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Well, not as if Briatore didn't have form for doing that kind of thing.....shades of the tussle between Jordan and Benetton for Schumacher's services.
Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1
Sounds like the ugly 'platypus' noses will be gone for next year - tech chiefs have agreed a "modesty panel" to cover them up if necessary
Alonso - The former McLaren driver also spoke of his time with the team and his decision to leave the British outfit: "It was the best decision I’ve taken in my life. McLaren is a strong team, but has won few World Championships in the past ten years", were the Ferrari man’s words.
"F1 drivers with cameras" - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring...rivers-with-cameras-part-2.html?frame=2336368
Some interesting photos there and good write ups.
Pirelli have a nice test car - a 2010 Renault F1 car. Unfortunately, it suffered an alternator failure today.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/102533
*conspiracy mode*
Mod's to the engine coming to 'improve reliability' which will have the result of a power upgrade at the same time?
Wouldn't be the first time they've done it.
In the picture I have marked three circled areas A, B and C.
Circle A shows the stepped nose of the Ferrari which was greeted with so much disdain at the beginning of the season.
From the photographic evidence available, it is unclear if there have indeed been any changes in this area, but this particular photo seems to indicate a small modification. The F2012's step was previously among the most severe in the field but here appears to be less steep with a slight curve in the centre, somewhat similar to the Lotus E20.
Circe B shows a change to the front wing pylons. Ferrari had been running extremely wide pylons since the launch of the F2012 but have now taken a semi-circular scoop out of the back. This will be in order to modify how the air is channeled under the nose and to the sidepods, and will likely increase airflow to this area.
Circle C shows just one of the many front wing variations run by Ferrari at the test, all of which were without the cascades run prior to Spa. While Spa and Monza required low downforce configurations, it appears Ferrari are continuing with this philosophy for the upcoming races which require a more conventional downforce level.
it seems that Chris Evans has bought Dunlop Bridge in a charity auction: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-19621449
The lot bought by Mr Evans was auctioned by Bonhams and comprises 16 panel pieces which made the arch that decorated the footbridge.
I thought it was the actual bridge, but from that link, it sounds like it is just the advert panels which were fitted to the actual bridge, not really worth £300 other than for charity.
200th edition of F1 Racing this month, pick up a copy if don't usually as its a good issue imo