Caterham had a double DNF on their first race, but despite the actual result, it was not all bad for the team. Both drivers had shown promising pace in the first half of the race, but for both drivers the reliability of their cars was not at the same level.
That doesnt say they cant race, just they failed to meet 107% and have applied for permission to race from the FIA. No decision yet.GrizzleBoy wrote:http://www.f1technical.net/news/17142
Looks like HRT are not allowed to race tomorrow
Hardly my favourite team, but it would be good to get the season under way with all cars on track ready to race.
its a good wake up call for RBR, but all is not lost and the race tomorrow will be exciting. Let see the more fuel efficient Renault engine can over some the mighty merc.Unc1e_M0nty wrote:I had a feeling that Macca were quick but I didn't think they'd be clear of the field like this.
I think Red Bull are suffering from a lack of running with the new spec car, Vettel only managed 13 laps on the last day of testing, then rain reduced their running this weekend, I get the feeling they still need to understand the car.
I still think their race pace will be enough to get them past Grosjean & Schuy, not on the straights but through better tyre wear & pit stops,the Maccas should be long gone by then though.
unsafe is if driver do not move leg from gas pedal when driver ahead brake, if you want to be sincere. In this sense why race at all? personaly i think to MS early turn off DRS because they have greater speedmyurr wrote:I'm going to say something controversial now, so be warned!
I have just watched an onboard lap with Schumacher (http://www.f1zone.net/forum/viewtopic.p ... 94#p279694) and I actually think the front f-duct should be banned from subsequent races.
What is clear from that video is that Schumacher is having to come off the DRS about two seconds before braking for a corner. Clearly it takes time for the device to adjust airflow and for the flow to reattach to the front wing. In my mind that is very dangerous as if something unexpected happens in front of them, such as another car crashing, they may not be able to deactivate the DRS and get the car back under control quickly enough to be able to react. If flow was reattaching instantly then fine but because of that safety margin that they're using in qualifying, when surely they're pushing it as close as they dare, then there is scope for some very dangerous situations. For example if a car gets into problems in front of them and they slam on the brakes whilst DRS is active, then there will be a 1 to 2 second window where the rear wing is at full downforce and the front wing is still stalled. This means that during this period the car is both unstable and lacking front downforce at a time when it is most needed (under heavy braking and probably wanting to change direction).
So whilst it's a great bit of engineering and a very clever interpretation of the rules, I personally believe it is unsafe.
Source for that?Diesel wrote:"Mclaren now stripping the car down in front of the FIA. This doesn't look good."
Looks like the FIA have got a problem with the McLaren cars, possible the results might be thrown out.
A mechanic at one of the teams.mix2mix wrote:Source for that?Diesel wrote:"Mclaren now stripping the car down in front of the FIA. This doesn't look good."
Looks like the FIA have got a problem with the McLaren cars, possible the results might be thrown out.
How do u know this ?Diesel wrote:"Mclaren now stripping the car down in front of the FIA. This doesn't look good."
Looks like the FIA have got a problem with the McLaren cars, possible the results might be thrown out.
No KERS thru qually for Mark at all! RBR really shouldn't still be having KERS issues FFS!myurr wrote:Webber 7/10ths off Hamilton on his only quick lap. I reckon Lewis may just have this but Mercedes are going to get close. Vettel is going to be 5th at best I reckon.
Search twitter.mahesh248f1 wrote:How do u know this ?Diesel wrote:"Mclaren now stripping the car down in front of the FIA. This doesn't look good."
Looks like the FIA have got a problem with the McLaren cars, possible the results might be thrown out.
