F1 2015: All Chat Here
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Problem is Red Bull knew their car was good aerodynamically - Renault let them down.
McLaren haven't produced a good car since 2012 & with Honda only supplying McLaren it limits the amount of data they can gather.
There's no guarantee the car/chassis will be good & there's even less of a guarantee Honda will sort out their end.
They need serious milage at the next test to stand a chance.
McLaren haven't produced a good car since 2012 & with Honda only supplying McLaren it limits the amount of data they can gather.
There's no guarantee the car/chassis will be good & there's even less of a guarantee Honda will sort out their end.
They need serious milage at the next test to stand a chance.
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Just read up on that. Seems they are using a 2014 engine supply from Ferrari?? How will they ever get back in the game if they are already down on power never mind subpar aero ? :/
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2014 car will only be used for three races , then (hopefully )
2015 car and engine will take over .
2015 car and engine will take over .
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They will not. They are bust.
They will try to put a car on the grid in one of the first three races, as cheaply as possibly, to let the owners/administrators grab the "prize money" from last year. And then never be seen again.
Cynical game. Happily they have no approval to field an out-of-reg car yet.
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C,mon Sven . .we all love an underdog story . .lol 
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Matthew Carter, Lotus F1 CEO, sees Jorda as a unique addition to the team and is delighted to welcome her on board.
“We are looking forward to working with her over the course of the season and ultimately seeing her behind the wheel of the car,” Carter said.
“Carmen will bring a fresh perspective to the team. We have a strong programme for her attending Grands Prix as well as extensive time in our sophisticated simulation facility at Enstone. She is a unique addition to the team and we are looking forward to helping her progress her goals as well as receiving the benefit of her insights and contributions to the development of the E23 Hybrid.”
Jordan spent three seasons competing in the GP3 Series, but failed to score a point.
Say Waaaat ? "Jordan spent three seasons competing in the GP3 Series, but failed to score a point." Would a male in that position get an F1 drive? This is sexual discrimination of the worst kind.
“We are looking forward to working with her over the course of the season and ultimately seeing her behind the wheel of the car,” Carter said.
“Carmen will bring a fresh perspective to the team. We have a strong programme for her attending Grands Prix as well as extensive time in our sophisticated simulation facility at Enstone. She is a unique addition to the team and we are looking forward to helping her progress her goals as well as receiving the benefit of her insights and contributions to the development of the E23 Hybrid.”
Jordan spent three seasons competing in the GP3 Series, but failed to score a point.
Say Waaaat ? "Jordan spent three seasons competing in the GP3 Series, but failed to score a point." Would a male in that position get an F1 drive? This is sexual discrimination of the worst kind.
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She is kinda purdy tho . .lol
im expecting Lotus F1 to sell a lot of calendars !
im expecting Lotus F1 to sell a lot of calendars !
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McL struggling again in testing yesterday, only managed 12 laps. Still to come anywhere near full race pace too.
Sure, this is what testing is about, and no worse than what the others went through last year with their then new engines. But still cutting it fine!
Sure, this is what testing is about, and no worse than what the others went through last year with their then new engines. But still cutting it fine!
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They have managed to do a 7 lap run this morning so far! I think they are using the MGU-K from when they made there own if I'm right in thinking? I'm surprised its allowed...
reading live from http://live.autosport.com/commentary.php/id/823
(for the other days http://live.autosport.com)
reading live from http://live.autosport.com/commentary.php/id/823
(for the other days http://live.autosport.com)
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I've noticed a few saying that Redbull had a disastrous testing campaign last year and went on to win three races. The difference then was all the teams were in the same boat in uncharted territory. Now 90% of the grid have a season under their belt and McLaren and Honda are a season behind for the sake of argument. I had hoped they'd hit the ground running but I can see them having a BAR season at this rate.
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With their combined resources, I think Honda and McL will improve over the year, but it will still take a while. The biggest worry is the limits on engine dev/improvements they will be allowed I guess.
Still, fingers crossed they will be able to put on a good show towards the second half of the season
Still, fingers crossed they will be able to put on a good show towards the second half of the season
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I didn't know that, 2 women have actually started a F1 race but was way way before my time.
Cheers
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Manor have been included on an updated F1 entry list published by the FIA as the team’s 11th-hour bid to return to the grid for the Australian GP gathers pace.
A week after a deal was struck with creditors for the team now known as Manor Marussia to come out of administration, the team announced on Wednesday that they had hired Will Stevens to fill one of their 2015 race seats and were making “huge strides” towards being ready with their car for Melbourne.
Although Manor have yet to comment on the financial muscle behind their intended return, sources have indicated that the main investor behind the team is businessman Stephen Fitzpatrick, the chief executive of Ovo Energy.
It is understood Fitzpatrick, a life-long F1 fan who has been talking to the team since they entered administration last October, is financing the deal through personal investment and that Ovo is not involved.
Justin King, the former CEO of Sainsbury’s, is rumoured to be part of the new management structure.
With the team expected to run a modified car to comply with the 2015 technical regulations, the FIA has added two conditions to Manor's entry - namely that the team are in ‘full compliance with the 2015 Technical Regulations required’ and that Stevens obtains a valid super licence.
The entry's company name is still listed as Manor Grand Prix Racing Limited, but the team name has been revised to include the Marussia title. They will be known as Manor Marussia F1 team as the chassis will still carry the Marussia title, despite the sponsorship deal ending, which is likely to ensure they remain entitled to their prize money from 2014.
On Friday the team's administrators, FRP Advisory, submitted to court the papers to complete the team’s exit from administration.
Although Ferrari and McLaren were listed as two of Marussia’s biggest creditors at the time of them entering administration, both teams have said they will continue to provide the minnow with technical assistance.
Having been their engine suppliers last season, Ferrari chief Maurizio Arrivabene confirmed at the first Barcelona test that the Scuderia had agreed for Manor to run their 2014 engine in the new season, although the deal had yet to be formally signed at the time.
McLaren, meanwhile, have confirmed that they will continue to provide Manor with “affordable” support.
“We have agreed to restructure our contract with the Manor team so that it may continue to benefit from affordable support, in keeping with contractual obligations," a McLaren spokesman said.
"So we are assisting the team’s efforts to try to continue competing in Formula 1, but we have no plans to acquire any equity in the team or to increase our involvement with it in any way.”
Red Bull and Williams have also put on record their desire to see Manor return to the grid.
Manor are aiming to make the air freight deadline of March 6 to get their car to Australia.
Caterham are not included on the updated entry list and the team's assets have started to be sold off via an online auction.
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