Formula 1 Thread

[Godfatha]

Lol Vettel.

Get so mad when people compare him to Schumacher. Schumacher did some amazing things when he wasn't driving the best car in the field.

 

[Burhead]

Going to try and give F1 one more shot, so help convince me to become a fan. What teams, drivers, etc would you recommend watching?

 

[doozer]

Going to try and give F1 one more shot, so help convince me to become a fan. What teams, drivers, etc would you recommend watching?

Ferrari.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

Going to try and give F1 one more shot, so help convince me to become a fan. What teams, drivers, etc would you recommend watching?

Probably Kimi and that lotus team. My personal favorite of Lewis Hamilton is a great choice.

 

[JL 103]

Ferrari.

No, I will not allow him to become a part of the defozzi

 

[Burhead]

Probably Kimi and that lotus team. My personal favorite of Lewis Hamilton is a great choice.

I've read up on Kimi when he made his stock car debut, he is a pretty cool dude.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

I've read up on Kimi when he made his stock car debut, he is a pretty cool dude.

Yeah, I am not his biggest fan, but I completely admit that sport is better with him in it.

 

[Burhead]

Quick question, is Red Bull Racing basically the HMS of F1 right now?

 

[doozer]

Quick question, is Red Bull Racing basically the HMS of F1 right now?

Ferrari has the most constructors championships.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

Quick question, is Red Bull Racing basically the HMS of F1 right now?

Not a perfect comparison but yeah, they are the top team and have been for the past 3-4 seasons. I can't stand them, they actually make me happy to see a Ferrari win, that is saying something.

 

[Burhead]

Ferrari has the most constructors championships.

Are constructor championship more valuable than the driver championships?

 

[Nerd-Vol]

Are constructor championship more valuable than the driver championships?

Kinda, sorta, not really.

They are a big deal since each team builds their car from scratch and a lot of money is tied up in where the constructor finishes, but for the most part the Driver's championship is the one you want.

 

[volinbham]

Quick question, is Red Bull Racing basically the HMS of F1 right now?

My take - comparing F1 to NASCAR is tough since F1 teams have much more design latitude. As a result you end up with much greater disparities between teams. Red Bull is the current best team with the best car. As a result, they are difficult to overcome. What has helped in the last few years is that several other teams are close so you have Ferrari (disadvantage but huge resources and ace driver Alonso) in the mix; Lotus (bigger disadvantage but except a tire friendly chassis and Kimi's determination) in the mix, Mercedes (now) and McClaren (last year) with good stuff and Lewis Hamilton) in the mix. Past that, it's a crap shoot for who will make the top 10. You get a very rare surprise on the podium (e.g. Maldanado for Williams last year).

Unless Red Bull has a problem OR one of Ferrari/Lotus/Mercedes is unusually good you end up with Red Bull on the podium. Boring. The reason to watch is the insane engineering, insane pit stop speeds, the crazy personalities and the mind-blowing visuals of what these cars can do. It is the ultimate testament to automotive engineering.

 

[doozer]

I'll add that the best, most beautiful track on the schedule is up next.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

Absolutely Insane: F1 vs GT cars up Eau Rouge » WTF1

 

[volinbham]

I'll add that the best, most beautiful track on the schedule is up next.

indeed with the turn to top all turns in motorsport

lookie lookie - Kimi outside Schumacher in Eau Rouge (looks like he downshifted to far at the top though; 7th to 5th)

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yScLDcxTtrk[/youtube]

 

[ptclaus98]

Going to try and give F1 one more shot, so help convince me to become a fan. What teams, drivers, etc would you recommend watching?

If you have to ask which team to follow there isn't any point in watching. Surely on of the constructors or manufacturers has made on of your favorite cars. You can't just pick a team or driver right off the bat or you'll get bored instantly.

 

[ptclaus98]

Lol Vettel.

Get so mad when people compare him to Schumacher. Schumacher did some amazing things when he wasn't driving the best car in the field.

Vettel won in a Minardi

 

[Nerd-Vol]

Vettel won in a Minardi

Winning in the STR was a real achievement, but that car was pretty dang good that year. Still a heck of a win.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

F1 News Till Christmas | Planet F1 | Formula One | Features | Off On F1

 

[Fleetwood1104]

Kimi Raikkonen is no longer in the running for the vacant seat at Red Bull, according to his manager Steve Robertson.

No more Red Bull talks for Kimi Raikkonen | Red Bull | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1

 

[Nerd-Vol]

No more Red Bull talks for Kimi Raikkonen | Red Bull | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1

I thought it would have been a bad fit. Ole seb gets all mad when he doesn't get his way. Why would they want a driver who can take the fight to seb in Kimi?

 

[Burhead]

Would have liked to see Kimi get that seat.

 

[utvol0427]

My guess is Ricciardo.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

My guess is Ricciardo.

That's the only one left. J.E.V. is out of the running.