Formula 1

[Alexander1970]

Argh! Of course I meant 1999. It looks nothing like the 97 livery!

When I see that, we have already "worn out" a lot of things - grooved Tires ...

 

[Pleng]

When I see that, we have already "worn out" a lot of things - grooved Tires ...

I think I'm the only person in the history of mankind who liked the grooved tyres...

 

[Alexander1970]

I think I'm the only person in the history of mankind who liked the grooved tyres...

Let me guess,you also like the HALO.

 

[Alexander1970]

Alfa Romeo Presentation today.Like Kimi´s Comments - short and to the Point.

 

[Alexander1970]

A "bad" Sign again for 2020 ?

Vettel is sick and leaves the Track for today.....

 

[Pleng]

Let me guess,you also like the HALO.

Not even funny!...

 

[Alexander1970]

Result Day 1:

https://www.motorsport-magazin.com/formel1/ergebnisse/2020/session/barcelona-i-testfahrt-32230.html
(German)

 

[Alexander1970]

Result Day 2:

https://www.motorsport-magazin.com/formel1/ergebnisse/2020/session/barcelona-i-testfahrt-32231.html

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Technic Day:

 

[Pleng]

So Mercedes are running an innovative "dual-axis" steering system which is causing some controversy .

Essentially,from what I understand ,the drivers can push or pull on the wheel to manipulate the height of the tyres which helps with wear when cornering.

How much of a help this gives is unclear. Protests could be made if Mercedes actually run the device in Australia.

 

[Alexander1970]

So Mercedes are running an innovative "dual-axis" steering system which is causing some controversy .

Essentially,from what I understand ,the drivers can push or pull on the wheel to manipulate the height of the tyres which helps with wear when cornering.

How much of a help this gives is unclear. Protests could be made if Mercedes actually run the device in Australia.

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/fia-mercedes-das-system-is-legal/4689414/

"No adjustment may be made to any suspension system while the car is in motion," states Article 10.2.3 of F1's Technical Regulations
So if, in the FIA's view, the changes made to the toe angle were altering the suspension of the car, then that would be outlawed.
However, the FIA's view is that the Mercedes system is deemed not to be altering the suspension. Instead, in its view, DAS is simply another way of 'steering' the front wheels.
In terms of what is allowed in terms of steering, the rules are not that restrictive.
Article 10.4.1 of the technical regulations states: "Any steering system which permits the re-alignment of more than two wheels is not permitted."
With the Mercedes system only adjusting the toe of the front wheels, then that is fully in compliance.

 

[Alexander1970]

Day 3 in Barcelona.



How many "bad Signs" need Seb for this Year again .....?

 

[AmandaRose]

What is everyone's thoughts on Mercedes new DAS system. Legal or Illegal?? I say legal.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/sport/amp/formula1/51576106

 

[Alexander1970]

What is everyone's thoughts on Mercedes new DAS system. Legal or Illegal?? I say legal.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/sport/amp/formula1/51576106

The FIA already said it is legal (one post above).

Let´s see what happens if Mercedes wins the first 3 Races with Places One/Two....

 

[AmandaRose]

The FIA already said it is legal (one post above).

Let´s see what happens if Mercedes wins the first 3 Races with Places One/Two....

Yep i never noticed the post above lol.

 

[AmandaRose]

Lots of rumours going around that Imola will be replacing the Chinese Grand Prix, this year. Obviously, the likes of Ferrari will be thrilled with the home advantage. If Imola did return, every F1 driver apart from Kimi Raikkonen will be racing there for the very first time.

 

[Alexander1970]

Lots of rumours going around that Imola will be replacing the Chinese Grand Prix, this year. Obviously, the likes of Ferrari will be thrilled with the home advantage. If Imola did return, every F1 driver apart from Kimi Raikkonen will be racing there for the very first time.

On an "real" Motorsport Track.

Yes,that could be really very interesting if this happens.

2/3 of the Drivers are "PlayStation" Drivers.
Then the Surface of the Track is also a Factor - Pirelli maybe struggles too.....

Yes,that could be an interesting Race,if it happens........

 

[AmandaRose]

It would be better if they went to Laguna Seca. It would be hilarious seeing F1 cars trying to get round the cork screw in one piece

 

[Alexander1970]

It would be better if they went to Laguna Seca. It would be hilarious seeing F1 cars trying to get round the cork screw in one piece

One of my Favorite when I watched Indy Car (loooooong ago.....).

I am also missing:

- Old Hockenheim Layout
- Le Castellet the full Straight without that damn Chicane
- of Course the old Austrian Ring
- Long Beach,Phoenix and Detroit Street Circuits (Las Vegas was a little "odd"....Parking Lot....)

I really hope they made a good job on Zandvoort.

 

[Pleng]

Lots of rumours going around that Imola will be replacing the Chinese Grand Prix, this year.

I wouldn't say there's a lot of rumours going around. Imola have officially lodged a request with Formula 1 to replace the Chinese Grand Prix but it's extremely unlikely that all the teams will agree to it, unfortunately.

Meanwhile from what I can make out from this article, Mercedes actually got their inspiration for this year's DAS from a regulation already penned in for 2021 (but is not in this year's regulations) prohibiting such a system. Therefore this will be the first and last year that we see it.

 

[Alexander1970]

[QUOTE="Pleng, post: 8953985, member: 283987" Therefore this will be the first and last year that we see it.[/QUOTE]

Like some genius Invention called "Fan Car" back in 1978....
In german we called it "Staubsauger Brabham" - Vacuum cleaner Brabham because of the Ground Effect.