The F1 Thread

[Law's Bus]

Why don't they just have a generic "test car" anyway?

Because they don't have the facilities to build one - I guess they'd have to subcontract one of the teams to design and build them one.

 

[Kenny]

Because they don't have the facilities to build one - I guess they'd have to subcontract one of the teams to design and build them one.

Just use a current car, loaned from a team. Don't allow any member from the team to attend and use a driver not associated with any current F1 team. About the only way it can be done without offering teams an advantage.

 

[Law's Bus]

Just use a current car, loaned from a team. Don't allow any member from the team to attend and use a driver not associated with any current F1 team. About the only way it can be done without offering teams an advantage.

You'd have to loan a different car each time you wanted to test, or you're likely to end up tailoring the tyres to that car.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

I think that the whole system regarding testing needs addressing. There seems so many ways that teams can find loopholes, and naturally they do so.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Mcnish has won Le Mans. Completely overshadowed by a fatal accident for Allen simonsen. Dreadful news.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Tickets will be available on the day for this weekends British Grand Prix at Silverstone. That is unusual, they are normally sold out weeks in advance.

 

[Nando]

Not surprised, the prices are absolutely ridiculous. I can go to Spa and Monza combined for less.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Not surprised, the prices are absolutely ridiculous. I can go to Spa and Monza combined for less.

How much is it Nando?

 

[Nando]

£330 for the Club corner grandstand where I sat in 2011.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

£330 for the Club corner grandstand where I sat in 2011.

That is a lot of money. I presume that there are differing prices depending where you sit.

 

[Langers]

£330 for the Club corner grandstand where I sat in 2011.

Nando - your number keys aren't working. You just typed £330, surely a mistake?!

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Langers, there are tickets for Luffield corner available on special offer. A meagre £260......!

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

The cheapest ticket I know is £65. I think that lets you listen from several miles away

 

[FrankMunro-371]

The cheapest ticket I know is £65. I think that lets you listen from several miles away

......:icon_biggrin:

 

[Nando]

It's ridiculous, isn't it? If you then factor in camping costs, food and drink etc you're going to be pushing £450-500.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Webber confirms he is leaving F1 at the end of the season. Off to Porsche to have a go at Le Mans.

 

[The Bear]

Unsurprising given his fractured relationship with Red Bull and Marko.

Surprised he's leaving F1 though.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

He has been on F1 for 10 years. As he says, it is probably time for him to make the change.

 

[yabbadabbadoo]

Webber confirms he is leaving F1 at the end of the season. Off to Porsche to have a go at Le Mans.

I hope he has a better time there than back in '99.

Sad to see him go, but look forward to seeing him kick Audi's arse round the block next season.

 

[darlowolf64]

The Formula One are to introduce a "penalty points" system from 2014. Any driver who accumulates more than 12 points will be banned from the next race