GG06MR

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Anything but that. If it has to be USA, at least let it be Formula BMW!!!!

newevil

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surfing streetfire again http://videos.streetfire.net/video/5...ard_731923.htm

GG06MR

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Per Nico Rosberg: "Next week at the Jerez tests the veil will continue to be lifted and a more detailed picture will emerge", and he then said "We will certainly be at the top."

Then Norbert Haug told Germany's Auto Motor und Sport: "At the first test, Ferrari did the best job of those teams in attendance" and then stated "At the next test, and later at the first race, it may be a quite different story."

Haug's statements sound like something I would expect from a team boss after his team's cars didn't run the quickest times, but Nico's declaration seems almost too bold to be unfounded. I can't help but think that Mercedes at least feels as though they didn't lay all of their cards out on the table in Valencia, to the point of feeling like they'll be pushing Ferrari for the quickest times in Jerez, if not putting on a similarly dominant display as the one Ferrari put on this week. If so, I can't wait to see how round 2 goes!

KPerez

Yeah, Haug and Rosberg are at odds with Brawn who said they were definitely off pace in Valencia and would make a number of changes, something about wheels being one, before Jarez. Yes, the next session will be interesting but it will still be difficult to judge because of fuel loads being variable. For example, there was speculation that Sauber was 10-20 kilos lighter fuel load than the rest...but who knows what they were for anybody..feel certain they all wanted to put down their fastest times and will continue to do so....that said, the real moment of truth will be at the first race.

Later, Ken

Ludikraut

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Have you guys seen this? www.sniffpetrol.com Kinda like an onion.com for car fans.

I can't believe that Stefan GP would entertain Ralf Schumacher. He's now proven in two different racing series (F1 & DTM) that he can't compete ... what's the point???

l8r)

GG06MR

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Maybe his brother is offering to front them the money to get him back in the series with him?

Ludikraut

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^ I dunno. Maybe Mercedes is paying Stefan GP, just to get him out of DTM.

l8r)

KPerez

Recall last year that oversteer was a problem due to very good grip up front compared to the rear. That is why the double diffuser was so critical because it added more downforce to the rear which compensated for the relative grip imbalance from front to rear; ergo Brawn had the advantage early on. According to Bridgestone, the oversteer behavior of the '09' cars was due to the change from ribbed to slick tires in the '09' season which the teams, apparantly, had not altered their design to accomodate same and struggled to adjust (via double diffuser developement) to this problem throughout the season. This is the reason the front tires for '10' are 20mm narrower yeilding now better grip balance from front to rear.

Additionally, "... a change to the rear tyre construction [was made] in order to increase its durability[specifically, in the casing]. There has also been some modification of the tyre compounds in order to manage the expected longer stint lengths and to provide quicker warm up times in comparison to our 2009 compound range."

From earlier posts, some have asked whether there had been any changes to '10' tires. The answer is, yes, and they are very significant.

Later, Ken

Billy@EnglishRacing

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Its great to be able to use your last name to get an f1 seat.... who needs talent

grillpt

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Bridgestone got the front tire size wrong in relation to the size of the rears last year. Thats no secret, hopefully this year the balance of all the cars will be better and will make the racing a little bit better. Also, they had to something to the construction of the tires if the teams are to run that much fuel.

I'm not a Ralf fan, but you don't win 6 GP's and be a complete fool. Ralf is obviously talented, he just caught a bad wrap from his years with Toyota and his over-inflated salary. Besides his wife is hot as ish....

KPerez

Actually the sizes were known by all the teams; it was the grip difference that all miscalculated. By reducing the fronts to a smaller size this year reduced the grip up front relative to the rear thereby creating better balance to the car.

Later, Ken

KPerez

Apparently the narrower front tires on this years cars are creating understeer relative to last year: Willi Rampf, technical director for Sauber, "Generally speaking, their effect [narrower tires] is less pronounced than expected. It's clear that the cars have a greater tendency to understeer...". So they have gone from oversteer last year to now understeer all due to tire change from ribbed to slicks followed by narrower front and yet after two years of developement they are still struggling to get appropriate adjustments to compensate for this change. For me this is why F1 is so interesting: consequences of rule changes are difficult to predict and compensate for.

Later, Ken

GG06MR

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That's not good for Schumacher!!!

KPerez

One of the problems with F1 was Mosley, former head of FIA thought he was God and King all rolled into one after 16 years at the helm. He almost single handedly broke up F1 as we know it; he did do some good things (e.g., safety) to his credit. Jean Todt was elected as his replacement. What is interesting, some years ago Todt criticized Mosley for his long run as FIA head. Well, he has now adhered to his own words by stating, yesterday, that he will run the FIA for only one term/year. Be prepared for the campaign antics that will occur for the next election. With changes in leadership expect changes in direction as well.....i.e., more rule changes in the offing. For example, Todt wants to bring back KERS....a mistake in my view...while FOTA do not. And so it goes.

Later, Ken

KPerez

Contrary to statements made over the last week, any of the new teams will NOT be allowed to miss three races. If they miss any, fines will be levied according to the FIA. While both these teams claim they will be ready, I think Campos has the greatest risk in not making it; Stefan Racing is breathing down their neck for their spot because they smell blood or actually lack of funding in Campos camp. Hope USF1 doesn't fall into the same trouble!

Later, Ken