Turkish Grand Prix 2011, Istanbul Park - Race 4/19

[elmuzzy66.]

I think that they are going to strugle for a few more races with kers. Aren't they behind in development due to not using it the last time it was legal?

 

[GravyMonster]

Yep.

Apparently the source of their problems is due to the batteries, which they designed themselves, as opposed to most teams who use a 3rd parties'. They also sit the batteries under/near the gearbox for a better COFG which is causing issues with cooling.

 

[Duke]

Damp start - http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2011/05/05/wet-start-turkish-grand-prix-weekend/

 

[ins0mn1ac]

Damp start - http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2011/05/05/wet-start-turkish-grand-prix-weekend/

woop, I bet we're going to see some drama!

 

[Irish_Tom]

I've been on holiday for a bit and then it was the two bank-holiday weekends so the time has gone quite quickly but I thought this weekend would never come! \0/

Great post as always Acid, come on the McLaren boys.

 

[sunama]

Right. Let me balance things out.

GO VETTEL!!!

 

[Kevin Clark]

New tyre markings to make it easier to see the type

 

[Skeeter]

Well that's a lot better than the whole coloured sidewall idea that was rumoured.

What was wrong with the white stripe on the soft compound like Bridgestone I have no idea.

 

[Glaucus]

Well that's a lot better than the whole coloured sidewall idea that was rumoured.

What was wrong with the white stripe on the soft compound like Bridgestone I have no idea.

They weren't that easy to see after a few laps. Or from certain camera angles. Can't they just add die to the actual rubber.

 

[sunama]

They weren't that easy to see after a few laps. Or from certain camera angles. Can't they just add die to the actual rubber.

This would be an interesting idea. I don't think I've ever seen coloured tyres, but I think it would certainly be worth a try.

Perhaps adding a dye to the actual rubber would be too costly?

 

[NightSt@lk3r]

Finally Porsche Supercup gets underway yay!

 

[Shimmy]

A look at how Pirelli F1 tyres are made:

 

[Shimmy]

By the way, if you've series linked F1 quali, please note we're on BBC TWO this Saturday for various reasons. On Air at 11am...pass it on!
6 minutes ago via web

Edit:

We'll be on BBC Two and BBC HD Channel on Saturday. BBC One and BBC One HD on Sunday. Simples!
2 minutes ago via web

Before someone points out I realise AH2 is wise to this already and times are in the OP, but no doubt some people will miss that.

 

[Duke]

A look at how Pirelli F1 tyres are made:

Nice little video

 

[arknor]

would be uif it wouldnt keep buffering evrery few seconds.. getting sick of youtube tbh sometimes it works okay other times it wont buffer fast enough...

i remember back before they did the bandwidth saving crap and a video would just fully load... instead of trickle along as its needed

 

[utajoker]

more of the same please hamilton.

 

[Glaucus]

Thanks nice video.

Ps ran fine here.

 

[gord]

would be uif it wouldnt keep buffering evrery few seconds.. getting sick of youtube tbh sometimes it works okay other times it wont buffer fast enough...

i remember back before they did the bandwidth saving crap and a video would just fully load... instead of trickle along as its needed

He's embedded it at 720p.

 

[realscot]

Got my Portable DAB radio in my pocket ready to listen to the practice sessions at work today, lets hope my signal isn't too bad and that my workmates don't make too much noise!

 

[Duke]

Nice and wet on track Don't think we'll see much (any?) running this session.