F1 2009 Season discussion/development thread
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"Maintain"? I lost that long ago. Why else would I still be here trying to help inject some semblance of balance into these threads against the tidal wave of paranoia towards the FIA for being biased towards Ferrari. Some of those folks ought to look into this bias towards Renault IMO, there's a bit more evidence there....
And there's a bit of me that keeps me in these threads simply to avoid giving sunama, Wicksta et al the satisfaction of having driven me out. Petty of me, I know. Nobody's perfect
Lopéz - yep, F1 always punishes the innovators in the end. About the only 'driver aid' that has survived the cull is the semi-automatic paddle shift gearchange (oh noes, a Ferrari invention, it must be a conspiracy!!!1111eleven).
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I understand the diffuser concept, I was just pointing out the difference of diffuser and possibly if that center piece is simply a cover up of the second plane, though I can kind of see how it isnt looks from a side perspective. Also the new center section looks different from the other legal diffusers and the extensions on the edges, this might be because of the new cut outs infront of the rear tyres and the center sections looks like it could be taking more use of the venturi principle, though I'm not an expert.
I've heard that Force India have had one of the double-decker diffusers in the wind tunnel since January and BMW have one ready to go.
However, you just can't unbolt one and bolt another one on. The double-deckers would require a large amount of development at the front of the car to get the airflow correct.
I suspect that McLaren will look very hard at getting one fitted. As it's meant to be worth 20% of the total downforce if you get it right. Which McLaren haven't.
Are you in a job which involves counting?If so can I avoid it?
Yeah a little, I blame it on lack of sleep. Finished my last nightshift at 7 this morning and instead of sleeping I've powered through the day.
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So what your saying is that if a driver wins 9 out of 17 races and does'nt even finish the other's he should win the championship because he won more races than anyone else. This is what Bernie wants. He want's the winner of most races to be the champion. Sorry but that's complete and utter tosh!! They need to change the oints system to one like Moto Gp has so that there are a larger amount of points difference between 1st and 2nd and so on. They also give point's down to 15th place which could be useful next year if we have 26 cars on the grid like Bernie has said. We would have some good racing all the way through the field then.
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not sure if anyone else has posted but the 1994 Aussie GP is on BBC website.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/andrewbenson/2009/03/classic_australian_gp_the_winn.html
im watching it now the Enjoyment from Murry's voice is something we really dont get these days. 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/andrewbenson/2009/03/classic_australian_gp_the_winn.html
im watching it now
the Enjoyment from Murry's voice is something we really dont get these days. 
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And there's a bit of me that keeps me in these threads simply to avoid giving sunama, Wicksta et al the satisfaction of having driven me out. Petty of me, I know. Nobody's perfect
Oh come on JRS, I don't know why you always mention me - I'm not even a Ferrari hater! I certainly wouldn't want to see you leave the threads, I'm allowed to take the **** out of your posting habits without you getting narky, or so I thought.
So who is staying up for FP1? I'm all ready
Oh come on JRS, I don't know why you always mention me - I'm not even a Ferrari hater! I certainly wouldn't want to see you leave the threads, I'm allowed to take the **** out of your posting habits without you getting narky, or so I thought.
So who is staying up for FP1? I'm all ready
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3420/3388061794_7ed7eae6ab_b.jpg
60" Plasma - Check
SkyHD - Check
Laptop - Check
Desktop PC and 2 monitors - Check
Fresh espresso coffee - Check
Assorted nibbles - Check
Informed that I have an 8am meeting in London tomorrow - Check
Arse.
Free Practice 1 may be possible though.
Soldato
Working 8 til half 5 tomorrow, so I will be giving practice a miss sorry!
(go on call me a part timer )
(go on call me a part timer
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Bloody fairweather fans.
(OK I wouldn't be staying up if I didn't have some work to do tonight which means I can work from home tomorrow.)
(OK I wouldn't be staying up if I didn't have some work to do tonight which means I can work from home tomorrow.
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Of course McLaren didn't appeal it They wanted to use it themselves to try to get some more downforce out of their car...
Quick and easy way to start solving their "problems".
They wanted to use it themselves to try to get some more downforce out of their car... Quick and easy way to start solving their "problems".
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Oh come on JRS, I don't know why you always mention me - I'm not even a Ferrari hater! I certainly wouldn't want to see you leave the threads, I'm allowed to take the **** out of your posting habits without you getting narky, or so I thought.
So who is staying up for FP1? I'm all ready
Well, I'll catch the last few minutes of practice 2 when I'm up for work.
Recording them though, I'll watch them when I get home.
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is that up now???Oh come on JRS, I don't know why you always mention me - I'm not even a Ferrari hater! I certainly wouldn't want to see you leave the threads, I'm allowed to take the **** out of your posting habits without you getting narky, or so I thought.
So who is staying up for FP1? I'm all ready
nothing is showing up on my freeview box, im guessing that i wont be able to watch practice?
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BBC fail then at news
Good on ya for join them though.
Makes it a lot more interesting to how much of a difference it makes.
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