02-28-2006, 10:50 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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Formula 1 2006
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So, let's get this sucker started. Bahrain is going to be kicking off the F1 season in about 2 weeks - what do you think is going to happen this year? The grid is more open than it has been in a long time, thanks to the new V8's. No one has a lot of experience with them, and with pitstop tire changes back, I think we're in for a humdinger of a season. I predict the Japanese teams, Honda and Toyota, will be the ones to perform really well this year. What say you?
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02-28-2006, 07:01 PM | #2 (permalink) |
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I'm really glad that tire changes are back. I'd rather eliminate refueling than tire changes, but at least they figured out tire changes are not a bad thing. There are a couple more cars on the grid this year than there have been in recent years. For me the interesting thing will be if Toyota can contend for the world championship. It will also be interesting to see if Scott Speed can score any points this year.
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02-28-2006, 09:07 PM | #4 (permalink) |
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Actually Cosworth who is supplying engines to Williams this year has immense racing experience with V-8s, as well as Toyota and Honda.
This should be an interesting season, at least at the beginning until each team gets the changes sorted out. By mid-season I expect some stability. Will be interesting to see how well Alonso does this year, since the team already knows he won't be back the next year. Which sets up a battle at McLaren, which driver will be kept? JPM or Kimi? Scott Speed won't score any points no matter how good he is. The most he can hope for is to consistantly beat his team mate. |
02-28-2006, 09:39 PM | #5 (permalink) | |
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03-01-2006, 07:43 AM | #6 (permalink) |
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I ,for one,am pumped about the comming season.....Ferrari will have to work hard,but I see them as the dark horse that will emerge at the end of the season ahead of the rest.....Shuey is the best,smartest driver around and will make the most of that!....
............let's keep in touch over the comming months! love ya all, bobby xoxoxoo
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03-04-2006, 02:54 PM | #9 (permalink) |
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Well... this year i was beaten on opening the thread. Lets hope that this year is has a few more posters.
After all the politics of the winter, the formation of new teams, drivers desperately hoping for a drive (sato - can't believe he is back) and new cars and quali rules, it is all setting up to be an excellent season. As for predictions, it is impossible to give any afterall testing never produces reliable data for the fans. I'm of course hoping it is Jensons season, he needs to do something season or he'll just fade into darkness. I'm thinking that Ferrari will come out strong, especially as many are saying it's michael last year. I'm so excited, one week and counting.....bring it on finally the dark and cold winter is behind us...let us see the light and let us know that it will be good.
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03-04-2006, 11:10 PM | #21 (permalink) |
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I just wish F1 coverage was easier to get in the US. Speed Vision used to be real good about it. But since the change to Speed Channel, they've dropped WRC, and have less and less F1 coverage. Its hard for me to keep track of it, when all I can find on tv are TV shows about chopper motorcyles and NASCAR. (Dont get me wrong I like NASCAR, but I only need about an hour of info after qualifying on Friday night and the race, not 24 hour 7 day a week coverage.) I also need my weekly update on F1 and race coverage, but thats harder to come by.
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03-06-2006, 12:52 PM | #22 (permalink) |
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Man I don't know about the McLaren...it looks ridiculous in pictures, but it might look fantastic out on track. The Renault: like the color scheme, too many wings everywhere. BMW/Sauber and SuperAguri both look equally boring. The Ferrari looks like it hasn't changed in 6-7 years. The Williams looks great - not too excited about the Cosworth engines though. Could be a long year for Williams. Thanks for the pics.
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03-07-2006, 07:45 PM | #23 (permalink) |
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS...............XOXOXOO
2006 FORMULA ONE SCHEDULE March 12 Bahrain, Speed, 6 a.m. March 18 Malaysia, Speed, 1:30 a.m. April 1 Australia, Speed, 10:30 p.m. April 23 San Marino, CBS, 1 p.m. (SD) May 7 Europe (Nürburgring), Speed, 7:30 a.m. May 14 Spain, CBS, 1 p.m. (SD) May 28 Monaco, CBS, 1 p.m. (SD) June 11 Great Britain, CBS, 1 p.m. (SD) June 25 Canada, Speed, 12:30 p.m. July 2 United States, Speed, 1:30 p.m. July 16 France, Speed, 7:30 a.m. July 30 Germany, Speed, 7:30 a.m. Aug. 6 Hungary, Speed, 7:30 a.m. Aug. 27 Turkey, Speed, 7:30 a.m. Sept. 10 Italy, Speed, 7:30 a.m. Oct. 1 China, Speed, 12:30 a.m. Oct. 8 Japan, Speed, 1:30 a.m. Oct. 22 Brazil, Speed, 12:30 p.m. All times are Eastern
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03-07-2006, 07:57 PM | #24 (permalink) |
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Qualifying
One of the biggest and most anticipated changes affects qualifying. A shootout format replaces the almost universally criticized one-car, single-lap system. This is intended to shake up the grid as single-lap qualifying often did, yet bring back the excitement and gunslinger nature of the one-hour, 12-lap, fastest-man-standing system used until the end of 2002. Here’s how the new knockout format works: Part I All 22 cars may run unlimited laps during the first 15 minutes of a one-hour session. Afterward the six slowest cars can no longer participate; they will make up the last six grid places according to their times. Part II Times are reset after a five-minute break, and the 16 remaining cars compete in another 15-minute session with no lap limitation. The six slowest cars are eliminated again and fill in places 11 through 16. Part III Following another break, the times are reset for a final 20-minute, unlimited-lap shootout between the 10 remaining cars. This group decides pole position and the top 10 grid positions. The catch Cars may run with any amount of fuel in the first two 15-minute sessions. Cars eliminated after these two sessions may refuel to any level ahead of the race. Also, with the two-race-per-engine rule still in effect, the bottom 12 cars will put fewer miles on their engines. The top 10 drivers must start the final 20-minute session with the fuel load they intend to start the race with. (Could starting 11th for a top team be an advantage?) Each car will be weighed before it leaves the pits, and the fuel used during the session may be replaced at its conclusion. But because teams must start the session with their race fuel loads, and cars go faster as fuel is burned, you can expect teams to run more laps to lighten the fuel load. This also may see some teams compromising their race strategy for the sake of a good start position, and piling up excess mileage on their engines.
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03-08-2006, 01:37 PM | #27 (permalink) | |
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I'm like the bling of the McLaren, i like shiney things. Only 4 days till some action, it's like losing my varginity all over again.
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03-09-2006, 02:54 PM | #29 (permalink) |
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In the pictures notice how much stronger the suspension arms are as opposed to the previous years. I can't recall who it happened to last year, but there was at least one suspension failure resulting in some scary accidents. These are all carbon fiber pieces and if compromised they will lose all load bearing capabilities in an instant, unlike a metallic piece. Not only does each piece bear the weight of the car but also is designed to flex acting almost like a damper/shock absorber. Other open wheel formulas do not have these pieces hard mounted as in F1, they are mounted on a pivot point with the suspension designed completely different. Probably costs a small fortune for each one!
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03-10-2006, 01:29 PM | #31 (permalink) |
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Looks like Ferrari are feeling confident after signing a new test treaty which will limit their testing. We all now know that they didn't want to do that last year because they were rubbish. Anyway about 13 hours and qualifying will finally start. Lets hope that it will live up to the hype on the TFP.
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03-12-2006, 08:30 AM | #33 (permalink) |
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What a cool race. Nice to see the old master against the new. Even better was all the battles in the middle of the field. I think that Alonso was a deserved winner, it truelly was an excellent proformance by the team. Michael looks like he's finding his groove again, which will make this season even better than last year.
I though Kimi done a fab job in coming through the field. He has shown yet again that he never gives up the ghost. It was a shame that Jenson has such a bad start, but then again if you want to be champion then you have to learn the get off the line first. Rosberg at aged 20 (i think), what a race he had. He kept it real thoughout the whole race and took his chances. My driver of the day... looks like there will be more to come from him. Webber had a soild proformance but i still think that he'll never make it to the top of F1. Final words: I'm so happy that F1 is about racing again. However, i still can't believe Sato got a drive. Roll on next week.
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03-12-2006, 10:11 AM | #34 (permalink) |
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Yes, a pretty exciting race...good to see F1 back again in 2006.
Raikkonen with an excellent drive...what would he have done from pole, then?!? Lap the field a few times? The new McLaren looks good out there...the bright red flashes on the front/rear wings really make it stand out nicely. Quite surprised to see Schumacher running so hard at age 37. Great stuff. He gave 24 year-old Alonso a good fight - one mistake from Alonso and Schumacher would have won. No slowing down yet for MS. Nico Rosberg: 1st F1 race, fastest race lap. IMPRESSIVE. I like this guys driving style, seems very very talented. So young too, yes. The LeBron James of F1??? Webber with a good finish as well - the Cosworth V8 looking surprisingly good so far. Great looking car. I don't think Super Aguri has any business in F1..what a disaster of a team. I think I heard them say the chassis is from the 2001 Arrows...what??? This Ide dunce nearly takes out half his pit team on a stop. Not good! Too bad for Sato - I would have liked to see him at BAR for one more year, but he's finished in F1. Poor Toyota...maybe they need to spend their hundreds of millions in NASCAR instead...oh wait... Last edited by powerclown; 03-12-2006 at 12:01 PM.. |
03-12-2006, 11:15 AM | #35 (permalink) |
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Great race. Rosberg impressed the hell out of me. They guy won't back down. Kimi, Fernando, Michael were all at their best -- as usual.
Did I say great race? So glad the season's started!!!! PS - let's retire this thread since I put so many pictures in it, its slow to load. How about a new thread each race? |
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03-12-2006, 12:27 PM | #37 (permalink) |
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Just wanted to second the comments on Rosberg. He's my new favorite talent. Everyone else on good form. Disappointed by Barichello and Ralf, though. They could have done better. And what a shame for Fisichella. He's finally in a decent car, and the damn thing loses hydraulic pressure... That has to suck.
I'm all for starting a new thread for each race. Bring it on!
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03-12-2006, 01:01 PM | #38 (permalink) | |
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Of course if a new thread is open for every race, i'd follow. I just like the central thread that's all. Can't believe we are racing again next week. I'm truely living for the weekend.
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