2012 Formula 1 Season Paddock

I agree!!...rules are the rules....like OZ said...vettel would have had a chance to pass button again, and by the looks of it, button didn't have the pace in the end.....tyres probably hit the drop off

 

I've watched NASCAR lots , doesn't matter , different rules

 

I prefer " not fussy "

 

FIA clarifies engine mapping rule after Red Bull technical breach in Germany

http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/85223.html

 

Interesting read....so does that mean that FIA will prevent the teams from changing their engine outputs and basically keep the settings throughout the season???

 

I believe in this case , Red Bull was manipulating their off throttle engine performance by way of the engine mapping

 

Without a blown difuser, what was the reason, do you think?

 

Back pressure would be braking? Not legal. Exhaust gas is gonna be hot. Fuel is calculated befor race, consumption makes the car lighter, no?

 

They still gain downforce by blowing the exhaust gases over the rear , just not as much as with the blown difuser

 

Good Q & A on the engine mapping

http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/7/13651.html

 

Valencia or Monaco

 

360 video

Need fast connection. Slow to load. Was so slow did not have time to watch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUiESee9epA&feature=youtu.be

http://www.sauberf1team.com/en/home.cfm##


I could not seem to get this to work but his antenna was crazy looking.

 

Secured new financing

http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/86068.html

 

Can you name the year, manufacture-er and driver?

 

I can't remember anymore, so going by his #, I'm thinking 95'.

 

How about this one?

 

Gerhard Berger , mid - late 80's ?

 

I know Jean Alesi was #27 this same year.

 

First layer of asphalt down at the COTA

http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/86215.html