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Official Pre-season testing thread

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by BrightLampShade, Jan 9, 2014.

  1. 51LV3R8RR04

    51LV3R8RR04 Well-Known Member

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    Well journalists are saying it was declared legal by the FIA last summer.
     
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  2. BrightLampShade

    BrightLampShade Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    Its not technically creating downforce, just a fat suspension strut? Taking the mick out of the rules basically <ok>
     
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  3. allsaintchris.

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    Aren't suspension components supposed to be non-aerodynamic?
     
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  4. 51LV3R8RR04

    51LV3R8RR04 Well-Known Member

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    If it fills all the diameters then really McLaren haven't done anything wrong, they actually followed the rules.
     
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  5. 51LV3R8RR04

    51LV3R8RR04 Well-Known Member

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    Like something from a cartoon

    [video=youtube;RMaovFFkNLQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMaovFFkNLQ[/video]
     
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    u408379965 Well-Known Member

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    It reminds me of when Ferrari added an extra flap to the rear wing and claimed it was used to open the DRS flap. It's just as ridiculous an interpretation of the rules, I can't believe the FIA have allowed them to get away with it, especially as McLaren approached them about it last year, giving them time to clarify the rules. They're so inconsistent, no way would this be considered legal if Lotus had done it.
     
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  7. BrightLampShade

    BrightLampShade Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    Disappointed with Marussia, thought they'd be out by now :(
     
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  8. 51LV3R8RR04

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    Hopefully Paddy Lowe knew of this idea and it will be close to being added to the W05 <ok>
     
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    G.Andersson on #RedBull nightmare: "Renault is less than pleased with Red Bull's installation of the control electronics in its 2014 car"
     
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  10. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I? Forum Moderator

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    Renault blame Red Bull, Red Bull blame Renault... Its like 2010 all over again
     
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  11. allsaintchris.

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    Both complain to the FIA and get handed concessions............
     
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  12. EternalMSC

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    Schumacher is responding to simple instructions... "turn down the engine Michael, we are nearly at the flag".
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  13. EternalMSC

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    Oh what a bloody farcicle.
     
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  14. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I? Forum Moderator

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    So do you think Newey will take on that offer from Ben Ainslie?
     
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    Fia unhappy with 2 noses, reckon that's the Ferrari and Mercedes with those slide slope noses.

    *edit* nope it's red Bull and Mercedes in that their noses are more easily damaged than the majority on purpose ofc.
     
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    Mclaren's suspension looks like it would break the Earth rather than the bumps shattering it.
     
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  17. BrightLampShade

    BrightLampShade Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    I'de be far more worried about the pointy ones to be honest. But the FIA like shooting themselves in the foot so its will be the safest and or nicest looking that go :(
     
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    Mercedes engine the last one standing!
     
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    thejudge13 &#8207;@thejudge13 38s
    TJ13 has learned, #F1 Red Bull will not be out again today...
     
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  20. BrightLampShade

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    Been a while...

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