F1 2013 : All Chat Here

[Marc.W]

Just over 2 weeks until we get to see the first of the 2013 cars, I'm really looking forward to all these driver swaps and seeing if Hamilton can do anything at Mercedes, was planning on getting to Silverstone this year but other plans force me to go to Monza instead (tough choice )

McLaren once again wetting our whistle with a pretty unspectacular photo of the MP4/28

 

[cormac81]

Looking forward to this year too, Monza is a great track to go to I was there a few years back.

 

[Marc.W]

Hopefully get sitting at Ascari

 

[Graham2]

Don't tell me McL engineers use Instaw*nk to take photos of this stuff...

 

[Marc.W]

No idea, just popped up on my Facebook

 

[C4L]

looking forward to the new season, must admit though the absolute raft of changes for 2012 (the driver front) made the run up more exciting, 2014 though, Jeez I'm excited for that!

 

[svensktoppen]

Cannot wait! Really want to see if Merc have anything at all up their sleeves. Should be nice and close from the start this year, with so few major rule changes.

Silverstone this year but other plans force me to go to Monza instead

Life can be such a biatch

 

[Graham2]

Looking forward to seeing how RB and Ferrari cope with the limited development time at the end of the season, and how Merc fare with getting stuck in to it earlier.

 

[pablo]

when is the first race?

 

[svensktoppen]

Sometime in March...

 

[svensktoppen]

15-17 March, Melbourne.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/race-calendar/

 

[Marc.W]

17th of March pablo, pre season testing starts in 3 weeks

 

[svensktoppen]

A couple of test sessions in February, before it all kicks off.

 

[da.murf]

Can't wait for This season

Will be cheering button and kimi on!!

 

[svensktoppen]

Kimi ftw

Also hoping Lewis does something miraculous in the Merc.

And that RB slips up! Not because I "hate" them, just would be nice not to see everything go their way all the time. Give the others a chance to catch up at least, lol

 

[davecoupe]

I hope Red Bull run away with it this year.

Not because I'm a Red Bull fan, just because I love that Ferrari fans can't handle it ...... despite the many years they spent enjoying similar domination

 

[DEEJAY.B]

With DRS only allowed on the designated zone/s in FP and quali
Redbull wont be as dominant in qualifying , hopefully bunch the
guys at the front up more . .

 

[DC.]

hope Kimi can win a few races.

Perez will initially struggle at McLaren. wonder how McLaren will cope without a driver with blistering one-lap pace?

Newey said RedBull are suffering as a result of pushing for titles in the last 3 years - McLaren & Ferrari have been pushing for titles for many many years.

Mercedes? no idea. hoping for the best - expecting mediocracy.

2014 will be the year for change in F1

 

[svensktoppen]

Perez will initially struggle at McLaren. wonder how McLaren will cope without a driver with blistering one-lap pace?

If the car happens to suit Jenson, then he will be right up there. But it is a bit like RB loosing Vettel and keeping Webber as number 1... Stirling drivers, but... Jenson has shown he can do it if the stars line up, but he does need that.

Would not mind seeing him do well though.

Perez really is a dark horse. Really looking forward to see what he can do in a proper car.

 

[stevyg]

Mark Webbers Girlfriend Ann Neal...

WTF Webber??

 

[DC.]

Timo Glock has left Marussia by "mutual agreement".

 

[Marc.W]

Wow, that opens a seat up, maybe he will appear in the Force India?

 

[DC.]

Mercedes-Benz aiming to make a big statement in Formula 1 at McLaren's expense. first they take their star driver, Lewis Hamilton, now they take their star technical director, Paddy Lowe.

All seems to stem from Toto Wolff who was appointed head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport yesterday. he was apparently bringing Paddy Lowe to Williams now he has brought him to Stuttgart.

Germany & England versus Red Bull versus Ferrari!!!

Edit: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mo...e-away-from-McLaren-ahead-of-new-season.html#

 

[Darragh]

I'm devasted Schumacher is gone and I'm even more devasted my Sundays are so boring now

My predictions for the year is Mercedes gp have been sand bagging last year and are gonna spring out of the starting block and be the dominant force, I really hope they arnt as I don't like Hamilton but that's my thoughts

Who am I gonna support this year? Might swing towards alonso

 

[Marc.W]

Oh ****, that's a huge kick in the balls for McLaren probably gonna use all McLarens tricks too!

Actually, just read that report, he hasn't left McLaren, Mercedes are just trying to steal him away, that's why I couldn't find any more news about it