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[jpmcwjr]

With the season starting this coming weekend, I'd like to start a thread that may from time to time have actual information in it, such as knowledgeable folks describing the differences in design and what they mean for speed.

Found this photo of the new design, which doesn't reveal a lot to this amateur fan. Williams have been struggling, and I wish them the best!

 

[ashdigger]

It’s my understanding that Vegas is getting an F1 race this year.

I remember when in either the late 70’s or early 80’s they had a race in the parking lot of Caesar’s Palace.

 

[ssjones]

I'm always ready for the start of the F1 season - it's always been a long winter, and now, over a month since football has ended (NHL hockey helps me bridge that gap!). Here's an interesting article on the changes to the cars this season, it's always fun to see which teams determine how to make these cars work and win.

10 things you need to know about the all-new 2022 F1 car | Formula 1®

There’s a revolution coming in Formula 1 in 2022 and it’s shaped… well, much like the car you see in the image above. Here are the 10 key things you need to know about the game-changing 2022 car, a full-scale model of which broke cover at the British Grand Prix on Thursday.

www.formula1.com

 

[ssjones]

It’s my understanding that Vegas is getting an F1 race this year.

I remember when in either the late 70’s or early 80’s they had a race in the parking lot of Caesar’s Palace.

Sorry, no Vegas race this year, Miami street circuit and Texas are on the schedule.

 

[warren]

I'm still a fan but, not as much as before they started over regulating the cars and making it less driver v. driver. So, I'll monitor this thread through the season.

 

[daveinlax]

I hated the way the season ended last year but I’m looking forward to this year and the new formula.

 

[jpmcwjr]

I'm always ready for the start of the F1 season - it's always been a long winter, and now, over a month since football has ended (NHL hockey helps me bridge that gap!). Here's an interesting article on the changes to the cars this season, it's always fun to see which teams determine how to make these cars work and win.

Great article, Al. Just what I needed to start! Repeating the URL with this LINK.

 

[jpmcwjr]

And I think we need another peek at a real paint job.....

This year, longer, leaner, and huge re-designs to enhance overtaking. Same power plant.

 

[trudger]

Looking forward to the race season starting with the new formula. Who gets caught cheating first?!

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Basically it's more ground effect, bigger tyres, heavier cars but easier to overtake. Let's see how it works out. Ferrari look to have a decent car this year which is good news.
I can't wait!

 

[Strandsbeachlocal]

Looking forward to this thread, and seeing how Bottas and Alfa do.

 

[jpmcwjr]

I read the whole article Al Jones posted and I repeated. A good read.

Seems like moving a stream of air a few inches up, down, left or right makes a big difference in how likely the cars will stick to the ground!

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

I read the whole article Al Jones posted and I repeated. A good read.

Seems like moving a stream of air a few inches up, down, left or right makes a big difference in how likely the cars will stick to the ground!

During testing some of the teams had trouble with the car becoming unstable because of the ground effect. Getting a handle on that will be vital. Red Bull looked good but pre season testing can be misleading so we'll see.

 

[Jimmy_Jack]

Can’t wait. Not gonna watch Netflix Drive to Survive from last year.

I loved the ending last year. Tons of drama to come no doubt.

 

[paulfg]

i will watch it but cant get really enthusiastic.It was way better before, as stated by warren.
For me MotoGP is miles more interesting

 

[Jimmy_Jack]

i will watch it but cant get really enthusiastic.It was way better before, as stated by warren.
For me MotoGP is miles more interesting

A couple of driver have already come out and said the production and editing is manipulated and not accurate. Verstappen refuses to participate because of that.

 

[Flatfish]

I am a fan. Started off as a Benetton fan. Followed all the name changes since then. Alpine is technically the modern version.
Hope it is an exciting season and not a procession.

 

[jpmcwjr]

A couple of driver have already come out and said the production and editing is manipulated and not accurate. Verstappen refuses to participate because of that.

Of course he does. Could it be because he comes off as a smug, smartass cheat in the series?

And every series, every movie, every news cast is edited- manipulated if you will, and the accuracy is in the eye of the beholder. I don't know enough to know if the series introduces any inaccuracies of consequence.

 

[Jimmy_Jack]

Of course he does. Could it be because he comes off as a smug, smartass cheat in the series?

And every series, every movie, every news cast is edited- manipulated if you will, and the accuracy is in the eye of the beholder. I don't know enough to know if the series introduces any inaccuracies of consequence.

Yeah I'm not trying to get into a heated argument. All of these drivers come off at some point as you describe. Not sure about your cheat comment...rubbing is racing and it goes all around.

Lando specifically mentions in the new season that the editing was pretty extreme. So much so that it makes it appear as though he and Ricardo are racing next to each other for a spot and it was never the case.

From GP Blog: Norris is particularly referring to a scene set during the Bahrain Grand Prix. "There's a shot of me and Daniel side by side in turn one when we're not even close and I'm claiming he's pushing me off, which is from a completely different race." This was exactly why Verstappen no longer wanted to participate in the series.

Enough of that from me though...don't want to derail. I cant wait for the first race. Will be very happy to be watching it again.

Remember the races are pushed back now to 1100 EST.

 

[mawnansmiff]

I'm still a fan but, not as much as before they started over regulating the cars and making it less driver v. driver. So, I'll monitor this thread through the season.

I was about to say the very same Warren, far too little driver input these days.

I'll never forget hearing Räikkönen whining to his team over the air that nobody warned him it was raining on a distant part of the track!

Once the race is started, there should be no radio contact with the pit crew (go back to pit boards) nor the pit crew tampering with the car whilst it's racing.

Also, bring back refuelling.

Just my tuppence worth.

Regards,

Jay.