Japanese Grand Prix 2013, Suzuka - Race 15/19

Duke · 13 Oct 2013 at 06:32

Interesting bit just now by Gary Anderson showing footage of the thermal camera on the Red Bull car. The metal front part of the floor/plank area was scrapping the ground which other cars don't do, so picking up some good ground effect/aero from it being nice and low.

Duke · 13 Oct 2013 at 06:50

Think that's just a sensor, but does show the metal reinforced front lip. He mentioned the rake angle but that has been seen for years.

Duke · 13 Oct 2013 at 07:36

Choo choo

Duke · 13 Oct 2013 at 08:23

DRS not open on Marks car?

Duke · 13 Oct 2013 at 08:33

Good race and great drive again by Grosjean. Sauber doing well again.

Duke · 13 Oct 2013 at 08:42

al4x said:
hes likeable too. It was only really the first lap cars bunched he was **** at

hes always looked really fast, least the other stuff can be improved on

Yeah he has always shown good speed

Duke · 13 Oct 2013 at 08:44

Where is Webber? Something happened when the crowd made a noise.

edit: back again, did he slip over?

Duke · 13 Oct 2013 at 08:53

He has shown speed but not had the results due to incidents (mainly due to him).. have you not watched him in the last few seasons?

Duke · 13 Oct 2013 at 11:02

Jono8 said:
My disillusionment with F1 was epitomized by when Coulthard commented "what more proof do you need that Vettel is a racer" after he overtook Grosjean with drs on the start/finish straight. " A lot more than pressing a go faster button on a long straight you *****" I shouted at the tv.

I laughed at that as well. Both Coulthard and Brundle say it at any opportunity.

Duke · 13 Oct 2013 at 13:53

They would still be fuel saving.

Duke · 13 Oct 2013 at 17:15

Moaning before the next season has even started.. a new record

Duke · 13 Oct 2013 at 18:01

Ted's notebook - http://www1.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/f1/8970745/ted

Duke · 13 Oct 2013 at 19:12

Westyfield2 said:
Is it me or did the cameras look better quality this race?

Seemed the same for me? Remember a few years ago when the feed from Japan was really low quality. Before digital I think.

Bit more on Ross Brawn here - http://www1.skysports.com/f1/news/1...edes-if-he-is-no-longer-in-charge-of-the-team - please join Mclaren

Duke · 15 Oct 2013 at 11:56

Slips into most threads for reasons unknown

Duke · 15 Oct 2013 at 15:06

Sparky-F1 said:
Oh this should be interesting.

Duke · 15 Oct 2013 at 20:48

Haha, brilliant

Duke · 15 Oct 2013 at 21:37

Sparky-F1 said:
Pete give me a shout when you get a chance, got a little something for you and Skeeter.

Duke · 16 Oct 2013 at 07:56

Sparky-F1 said:
ok mate.

Mark is your mobile number still the same? Ending in 15?

Duke · 16 Oct 2013 at 08:46

Sparky-F1 said:
Yes mate it is.

Cool ok, just dropped you a text. Let Newey know his bit in F1 Racing this month was good. Has your copy arrived yet Skeeter?

Duke · 16 Oct 2013 at 14:24

FrankJH said:
Of course ALL f1 teams push the rule book, but its also about teh spirit of the law as well as the letter.

Ross Brawn says hi