2008 Canadian Grand Prix - Race 7/18

[sunama]

A comment about the older, 1986 cars.

In one scene they showed on ITV1, the car seemed to be getting out of control, mid-way through the corner, however, the driver seemed able to bring the car back under control.

Even Brundle made the comment that the car seemed stuck to the track.

I'm no F1 driver, but from what I can see, those cars seemed easier to drive than today's, super-twitchy cars. These days, with all the aero parts, the moment you begin to slide, you have a 50-50 chance of not going off. If you lose it deep inside the corner, then you've got virtually no chance.

Could it be that F1 cars of yesteryear were easier to drive than today's F1 cars?

 

[NightSt@lk3r]

Could it be that F1 cars of yesteryear were easier to drive than today's F1 cars?

They had 5 meter wide slicks on the rear back in 86.

 

[knip]

Grrrr why does no one talk to Brundle anymore!!!

 

[Mr_White]

For sure is bad track

 

[Flibster]

They had 5 meter wide slicks on the rear back in 86.

Yup, and ground effect.

Still had to cope with 1400bhp+ though.

 

[Maxeh]

That was harsh, they all ignored him lol!
Suppose they want to keep 100% concentrated though...

 

[Lunatic Dreyfus]

A comment about the older, 1986 cars.

*snippage*

Could it be that F1 cars of yesteryear were easier to drive than today's F1 cars?

Careful, you'll get Stirling Moss and all the other old skool drivers on you ass for that comment. They were real men and drove real cars back then, as they constantly remind us every chance they get.

 

[rpstewart]

Could it be that F1 cars of yesteryear were easier to drive than today's F1 cars?

There's certainly seems to be more margin for error with the older cars but there are other things to consider. Manual gearshifts with a clutch, turbo engines with lightswitch power delivery. Each generation has it's own challenges.

 

[Tax Evader]

LOL! "there's some ****** putting tarmac down at turn 10"

 

[knip]

Hahaha
Brundle "Bernie apparently theres some ****** out on turn 10 putting some more tarmac down!"

 

[flat-6]

Brundle's bound to get in trouble for that '****** on the track' quip. Funny though.

Doh 3 posts at once

 

[Wicksta]

LOL yeah I bet there are a few complaints about that one. So true though.

 

[knip]

Hes clearly wanting to go out with a bang.
"How many complaints can ITV get made about me before this season is up"

 

[sunama]

Each generation has it's own challenges.

If that is the case (and I have to say I'm beginning to think that 2008 cars are some of the most difficult cars to drive), then the older generation drivers have no right to say that the new generation of F1 drivers aren't the real deal.

Dare I say it, the skill of today's top guns is higher compared to that of top F1 drivers of the past.

What we need is someone like Alonso or Hamilton to drive 50 or so laps in an older car, get used to it and push hard in it. Then give some feedback as to which is easier to drive - the older or the newer cars. The older cars certainly look more fun to drive.

 

[Overlag]

A comment about the older, 1986 cars.

In one scene they showed on ITV1, the car seemed to be getting out of control, mid-way through the corner, however, the driver seemed able to bring the car back under control.

Even Brundle made the comment that the car seemed stuck to the track.

I'm no F1 driver, but from what I can see, those cars seemed easier to drive than today's, super-twitchy cars. These days, with all the aero parts, the moment you begin to slide, you have a 50-50 chance of not going off. If you lose it deep inside the corner, then you've got virtually no chance.

Could it be that F1 cars of yesteryear were easier to drive than today's F1 cars?

maybe easier to drive, but not easier to go faster... if that makes sense.

i think any of us could drive a old F1 car, where as now i highly doubt anyone could a new f1, hell even brundle as trouble now days.

 

[Glaucus]

Could it be that F1 cars of yesteryear were easier to drive than today's F1 cars?

All most certainly, modern cars go around the corners so much faster due to downforce. However as soon as you start going side ways you lose so much downforce.

Old cars much more mechanical grip, so even if you started to go sideways it wouldn't make a huge amount of difference.

 

[rpstewart]

What we need is someone like Alonso or Hamilton to drive 50 or so laps in an older car, get used to it and push hard in it.

Schumacher did at one point. Can't remember exactly which car it was but he parked it after a few laps because it scared him witless.

 

[knip]

Oh Fathead shut up already!!!

 

[Glaucus]

who cares about the state of the track, it's the same for all drivers. Yes it shouldn't happen but as usual fat head and co blow everything out of proportion.

 

[PinkFloyd]

Start the rain dance people!!!