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The requirements of AN's aero work does have a serious affect on the reliability of the car. Cooling components are pared down to minimise the amount of air passing through the system, this puts temperatures up. The packaging of components exposes parts to vibration and heat which they may not experience if they were positioned elsewhere.
I see. So really, we should refer to you as 'nuTs', CS, being the prefix.
I know - but doesnt mean that just because AN packages stuff well that doesnt mean his packaging is responsible for the failures so far
Im not sure how drastic the packaging changes can be in regards to putting them elsewhere to avoid vibration etc
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I was under the impression they were going to be using the race engines from Bahrain, not the engines used in practice/quali.
http://www.f1wolf.com/2010-season
So they'd be using the number 2 engines on that table.
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Thats if they ever had one and werent just forcing the FIA into giving a rule clarification, mclaren arent normally that vocal to the press about what they are doing.
Just text our lolly-pop guy and thats what he said. He is a little bit crazy so that could be utter rubbish
Could you text him again and ask him why Sebby V is known as "Mr Bendy?"
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I want a job at Red Bull. Have a word nuts!I can make a helluva cup of tea. No joke.
Real men don't drink tea.
They drink 100s of cans of RedBull...per race weekend
Maybe thats why they have the two weeks between most race weekends - not to get everything to the new location, get new / replacement parts for whats broken.......but to come down off the high of drinking so much Red Bull (or recover from being incredibly ill for the same reason
)Real men don't drink tea.
They drink 100s of cans of RedBull...per race weekend
Bah, actually we real men drink..
http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=40504
Same old three up to the usual.
Same old three up to the usual.
Sebatian Buemi's crash in FP1 today:
Or watch and read it from the Beeb:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8624282.stm
I find it quite funny that after the wheels have gone he still tries to steer, made me lol slightly
Or watch and read it from the Beeb:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8624282.stm
I find it quite funny that after the wheels have gone he still tries to steer, made me lol slightly
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That is a really odd accident.
They apparently found a fault with a new upright in the suspension, and have reverted to the old one for the weekend.
Apparently the wheel tethers were attached to that part, so explains why the wheels went walkies!
They apparently found a fault with a new upright in the suspension, and have reverted to the old one for the weekend.
Apparently the wheel tethers were attached to that part, so explains why the wheels went walkies!
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Wiltshire based Cooper Avon enters race for 2011 tyres
Wiltshire based Cooper Avon has emerged as a surprise late contender to supply Formula 1 tyres next season, AUTOSPORT has learned, despite teams having agreed in principle a deal with Michelin.
After weeks of discussions between F1 teams and Michelin about the French tyre manufacturer returning to the sport next season, high level sources have revealed that an official offer for a 2011 deal has now been proposed in writing to the Formula One Teams' Association (FOTA).
While what is proposed is believed to have the support of every team, the move still needs ratification from the FIA and F1 commercial boss Bernie Ecclestone before it can be put into practice.
However, despite the teams being keen on the Michelin plans - which will include a switch to 18-inch wheels – sources claim that Bernie Ecclestone is not in favour of such a move, and is instead believed to be keen on a different tyre manufacturer getting involved.
AUTOSPORT understands that FOTA representatives are now hoping to meet Ecclestone at the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday to try and sort out the situation – with him not having yet informed teams what his own preferred route for 2011 is.
A source told AUTOSPORT: "We want to know by the Spanish Grand Prix what tyres we are running in 2011. That is why we plan to meet with Ecclestone on Sunday to see what his idea is."
Sources suggest that Ecclestone is pushing for a deal with Cooper Avon. It is possible that the tyre manufacturer could use former Bridgestone personnel to help service the tyres and ensure it is operating at a level that will satisfy F1 teams.
FOTA has now ruled out any hope of Bridgestone being persuaded to remain in the sport – even as supplier to a few teams – despite a push by the teams to try and convince the Japanese manufacturer to remain after this season.
Wiltshire based Cooper Avon has emerged as a surprise late contender to supply Formula 1 tyres next season, AUTOSPORT has learned, despite teams having agreed in principle a deal with Michelin.
After weeks of discussions between F1 teams and Michelin about the French tyre manufacturer returning to the sport next season, high level sources have revealed that an official offer for a 2011 deal has now been proposed in writing to the Formula One Teams' Association (FOTA).
While what is proposed is believed to have the support of every team, the move still needs ratification from the FIA and F1 commercial boss Bernie Ecclestone before it can be put into practice.
However, despite the teams being keen on the Michelin plans - which will include a switch to 18-inch wheels – sources claim that Bernie Ecclestone is not in favour of such a move, and is instead believed to be keen on a different tyre manufacturer getting involved.
AUTOSPORT understands that FOTA representatives are now hoping to meet Ecclestone at the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday to try and sort out the situation – with him not having yet informed teams what his own preferred route for 2011 is.
A source told AUTOSPORT: "We want to know by the Spanish Grand Prix what tyres we are running in 2011. That is why we plan to meet with Ecclestone on Sunday to see what his idea is."
Sources suggest that Ecclestone is pushing for a deal with Cooper Avon. It is possible that the tyre manufacturer could use former Bridgestone personnel to help service the tyres and ensure it is operating at a level that will satisfy F1 teams.
FOTA has now ruled out any hope of Bridgestone being persuaded to remain in the sport – even as supplier to a few teams – despite a push by the teams to try and convince the Japanese manufacturer to remain after this season.