F-1...Less than a month away

[flyin ryan]

Looking forward to the 'New' F-1, just around the corner .

[RICHARD TILL]

Is that the group that Danica drives in?

[flyin ryan]

Danica's a swear word, isn't it .

[tomtom72]

can't wait!

I can't wait to see what will happen with the reunion of Ross and Mike. Actually quite a few of the seat changes should bring something interesting to watch this season!

[tomtom72]

Originally Posted by RICHARD TILL

Is that the group that Danica drives in?

Rich, Danica drives in the IRL, Indy Racing League....unless they changed the name. It's an open wheel series, and the cars look like F1 cars.

She's trying her hand at NASCAR this year also. I think she's driving out of Little E's team....but not sure. I know she will do some Nationwide(?) series stuff.

[flyin ryan]

Sounds like this US F1 deal is starting to turn into a bit of a chit-show .

[tomtom72]

Originally Posted by flyin ryan

Sounds like this US F1 deal is starting to turn into a bit of a chit-show .

Yea, it's too bad. It seems like their financing took a bad turn. I was looking forward to seeing their effort.

I still can't wait for the season to start though!

[flyin ryan]

Originally Posted by tomtom72

Yea, it's too bad. It seems like their financing took a bad turn. I was looking forward to seeing their effort.

Don't know what it is for sure, money or time . Can't believe they would get this far into it & have a money problem, Not a couple of dumb guys, they know what this sport costs .

[Aurora40]

Look at the nose (if not the color scheme), it's a Renault.

I thought for one of the most anticipated seasons in a long time, the race was incredibly boring. Nothing at the front changed until car trouble. Schumi never passed anyone on the track. There was some decent mid-pack action though as you say.

[tomtom72]

Originally Posted by Aurora40

Look at the nose (if not the color scheme), it's a Renault.

I thought for one of the most anticipated seasons in a long time, the race was incredibly boring. Nothing at the front changed until car trouble. Schumi never passed anyone on the track. There was some decent mid-pack action though as you say.

Note to self.....reading is our friend!

I agree with you Bob, it really was hyped, over hyped? My man Schumi was looking a tad bit tentative? I guess I remember too many drives from the past. It's probably unfair on my part to expect Mike to "just drive up to the front" after his hiatus.

My only thought is with the restrictive testing, it puts a strain on development? Or maybe every one is being just a bit too cute....kind of trying not to show all their cards? I am suspicious of the big teams looking to find out what every one else has and not tip too much of their hand. It seemed to me that at any given time the big teams were going purple in various sectors and even having "personal" best laps and even fastest race laps but then sand bagging it? Probably not enough tire testing to get a read on how fast you can go, and how long you can go fast before you toast the tires completely. I'm not 100% sold on the rule about fueling. I understand the change from a safety point. However, it used to mean you could go harder because you had to come in anyway.

I am sure it is safe to say that by China, if you have it you better use it to get to the front to get maximum points. You don't want to fall too far off the lead too early.