2014 Formula One Thread

alcheng · 02-15-2014, 02:39 PM

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Williams continues to gain new sponsors. Be great to see them wearing the Martini colors!!!

Martini to return to F1 with Williams - Autoblog

Glad to see this. We need another strong team on the grid this year. I would love to see Felipe do well !

I believe team history and heritage sometimes plays a very big role on getting sponsorships, see Williams is able to get sponsorships with such poor performance for the last couple seasons and Lotus struggle so badly to sign a sponsor even with such outstanding performance.

DLSTR · 02-16-2014, 05:15 AM

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I believe team history and heritage sometimes plays a very big role on getting sponsorships, see Williams is able to get sponsorships with such poor performance for the last couple seasons and Lotus struggle so badly to sign a sponsor even with such outstanding performance.

Very true. Williams are a known long term member of the F1 club!!

DLSTR · 02-19-2014, 02:41 PM

Latest test started today in Bahrain - Full report!

Nico Hulkenberg fastest as Red Bull's problems persist | Formula 1 | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1

alcheng · 02-19-2014, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DLSTR

Latest test started today in Bahrain - Full report!

Nico Hulkenberg fastest as Red Bull's problems persist | Formula 1 | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1

I have a feeling the root problem is not red bull but renault.

and if it's the case, it could cause a huge shuffle to the grid this year...

at least to the first half of the season.

DLSTR · 02-19-2014, 03:27 PM

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I have a feeling the root problem is not red bull but renault.

and if it's the case, it could cause a huge shuffle to the grid this year...

at least to the first half of the season.

Word is heat issues and the car might be hard on the drive shafts via the new K unit which is the new KERS. Red Bull saying the issues now are different than in Jerez.

alcheng · 02-19-2014, 03:49 PM

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Word is heat issues and the car might be hard on the drive shafts via the new K unit which is the new KERS. Red Bull saying the issues now are different than in Jerez.

and among all the renault teams, Caterham by far made the most mileage...

DLSTR · 02-20-2014, 01:22 PM

Vettel hails 'better' day | Planet F1 | Formula One | News, Standings, Results, Features, Video

Things slowly coming together for the Bulls.

alcheng · 02-20-2014, 01:35 PM

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Vettel hails 'better' day | Planet F1 | Formula One | News, Standings, Results, Features, Video

Things slowly coming together for the Bulls.

and looks like the son is far more superior than the father

Magnussen-tops-second-test-day-in-bahrain/

still have to wait until the actual season but it looks pretty good so far for him and McLaren.

DLSTR · 02-20-2014, 01:42 PM

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and looks like the son is far more superior than the father

Magnussen-tops-second-test-day-in-bahrain/

still have to wait until the actual season but it looks pretty good so far for him and McLaren.

Yes! Mclaren and Williams just might fully surprise the Bulls and Ferrari. Very very impressed with Mag!

alcheng · 02-20-2014, 01:54 PM

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Yes! Mclaren and Williams just might fully surprise the Bulls and Ferrari. Very very impressed with Mag!

and unless Renault can iron out all the issues with their engine, it's going to be Mercedes and Ferrari, at least for the first couple races

DLSTR · 02-20-2014, 01:58 PM

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and unless Renault can iron out all the issues with their engine, it's going to be Mercedes and Ferrari, at least for the first couple races

Yes agree'd. They should not be so smug early on though. I think alot of issues are going to come up for all of them and just wait till they get to Sepang and the heat/humidity there!
Plus now the drivers have to deal with harder torque friendly tires with less grip. Mistakes will be common more so than last Im betting!

alcheng · 02-20-2014, 07:05 PM

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Yes agree'd. They should not be so smug early on though. I think alot of issues are going to come up for all of them and just wait till they get to Sepang and the heat/humidity there!
Plus now the drivers have to deal with harder torque friendly tires with less grip. Mistakes will be common more so than last Im betting!

The driving will be different, but we are looking at 20 best drivers in the world, they can adapt to the new driving quick and easy.

If you look at all the teams powered by renault, many of those are still having issues, even renault had the last 2 weeks to try to solve the problems.

The good is, they are getting more mileage and hopefully the 3rd/last one will be a smooth one.

DLSTR · 02-21-2014, 03:46 PM

Today's report - Lewis Hamilton ups the pace in Bahrain on day three of the test - First Bahrain Test - Day Three | Formula 1 | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1

Last day of this test is tomorrow!

DLSTR · 02-22-2014, 03:17 PM

Bahrain F1 test: Nico Rosberg keeps Mercedes ahead as test ends - F1 news - AUTOSPORT.com

alcheng · 02-22-2014, 04:17 PM

meanwhile at Ferrari:

Kimi 'wouldn't say' it was his fault | Planet F1 | Formula One | News, Standings, Results, Features, Video

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