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Started by Penfold, June 21, 2017, 03:23:59 AM

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Chrill

A rather minor change is announced now that the FIA has released the official entry list for the 2018 Formula One Season:

Scuderia Toro Rosso will be known as Red Bull Toro Rosso Honda, dropping Scuderia and including Red Bull in their name.

The entry list also confirms number 16 for Leclerc and 35 for Sirotkin.
"It is becoming apparent Ericsson is not, after all, joining Ferrari Ganassi for 2019 2020."
- Chrill, 28 Sep 2018 8 Oct 2019

Penfold

Okay, so 'Red Bull Red Bull Honda' it is.

Tweaks to race times in 2018: https://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2018/02/01/f1-revises-race-session-start-times-2018/

All races to start at ten past the hour; European races to commence one hour (and ten minutes!) later than in previous years.
"I like beating and punching."
- Chrill (28/09/2018)

Chrill

Indeed. No more 2pm races for me, instead 3:10pm is on the cards. Or 1pm to 2:10pm for you Brits.
"It is becoming apparent Ericsson is not, after all, joining Ferrari Ganassi for 2019 2020."
- Chrill, 28 Sep 2018 8 Oct 2019

Penfold

An extra hour for beer (or cider) before the off.
"I like beating and punching."
- Chrill (28/09/2018)

Chrill

https://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2018/02/05/f1-announces-new-grid-kids-scheme-replace-grid-girls/

How is this for beautiful? Grid kids will replace grid girls. That is, local motorsporting talent will take to the grid. Imagine a 10-year old boy/girl getting to see these F1 cars up close, and holding up a sign for their hero. That's quite something. The families of the kids are granted paddock passes for the races too.
"It is becoming apparent Ericsson is not, after all, joining Ferrari Ganassi for 2019 2020."
- Chrill, 28 Sep 2018 8 Oct 2019

Penfold

Seems like a good option until autonomous bi-pedal robots are viable.
"I like beating and punching."
- Chrill (28/09/2018)

Penfold

Three practice sessions for Kubica in 2018 - Spain, Austria, and some other place: https://www.racefans.net/2018/02/15/kubica-three-practice-outings-2018/
"I like beating and punching."
- Chrill (28/09/2018)

Chrill

Not exactly tracks known for their super sharp turns, except for that final part of Catalunya.

I'd like to force him onto the track in Singapore or something other hot and twisty. Those are the nasty ones.
"It is becoming apparent Ericsson is not, after all, joining Ferrari Ganassi for 2019 2020."
- Chrill, 28 Sep 2018 8 Oct 2019

Chrill

Oliver Rowland, 25, has been named the Official Young Driver for Williams F1 Team:

http://www.williamsf1.com/racing/news/2018/02/williams-martini-racing-signs-oliver-rowland-as-official-young-driver

Rowland, being 25, is 3 years older than Sirotkin and 6 years older than Stroll.
"It is becoming apparent Ericsson is not, after all, joining Ferrari Ganassi for 2019 2020."
- Chrill, 28 Sep 2018 8 Oct 2019

Penfold

"I like beating and punching."
- Chrill (28/09/2018)

Penfold

Shit.  Dimwits at the FIA going to introduce standing restarts this year: https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/134695/f1-testing-standing-restart-procedure-this-week

Always found it harsh, but unavoidable, that drivers lose any gap to their rivals when a safety car is used, but to throw defending themselves from a standing start into the mix crosses way too far into unfair territory for me.  Clearly been introduced as a tacky way of adding 'entertainment' to the show.  And what about the safety aspect?  So potentially we have drivers out of position relative to speed of car/their ability, a wide variety of tyre types/ages, and marbles down one side of the grid.  Should all make for some spectacular crashes into turn 1... guess it's a good job the FIA insisted on the halo to keep drivers safe.
"I like beating and punching."
- Chrill (28/09/2018)

Chrill

Not to mention a restart on proper cold tyres. Locking brakes down turn 1. Crashes galore.

I think this will be used once in race situations, then deemed unsafe and pulled.
"It is becoming apparent Ericsson is not, after all, joining Ferrari Ganassi for 2019 2020."
- Chrill, 28 Sep 2018 8 Oct 2019

Penfold

#57
Sounds about right for the FIA - but then the 'I' does stand for 'Incompetent'.

Edit: Not sure what I was thinking, obviously the 'I' stands for 'Idiotic'
"I like beating and punching."
- Chrill (28/09/2018)

Chrill

"It is becoming apparent Ericsson is not, after all, joining Ferrari Ganassi for 2019 2020."
- Chrill, 28 Sep 2018 8 Oct 2019

Penfold

Got to say that my first thought saw 'Idiotic' sandwiched by somewhat racier language....

Hmm, how best to describe the FIA?  Perhaps 'Fundamentally Idiotic Approach' best fits the bill; or are they the 'Foremost Inept Association'; or do they specialize in the 'Formulation of Inane Arrangements', etc, etc.
"I like beating and punching."
- Chrill (28/09/2018)