He says they might not make a race until China. LOL!!
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The Formula 1 2012 Season |OT| The Year of the...uh...Platypus?
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mclaren777
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I made you guys a present...
Myoclonic Jerk
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It nice to see that Red Bull seem to be less sure footed than they were last year
I don't want to say anything until this weekend is over though, RBR have pulled seconds out of their arse before, I wouldn't be surprised to see them do it again.
4 am build up, 5 am qualy start
4:30 am build up, 6 am race start
GMT time zone that is.
WiiU's gonna get it for sure.. which reminds me. I can't wait for Pikmin
so they are still not sure if the wind tunnel is fully collaborated or not. That means they're not happy with they're results
They will be checking the results correlate for whatever particular part it was sprayed on.
Wind tunnel models are limited to 60% scale and 50m/s wind speed (unless the teams want to give up a straight line test). Even if the wind tunnel results look fine, by scaling the model to full size and windspeed (i.e. actual parts on the car) some aerodynamic characteristics will not scale equally.
Flow vis gives a quick initial check that the air flow is doing what it is supposed to be for that part. Nothing to do with checking the calibration of the wind tunnel.
Joseph Merrick
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Myoclonic Jerk
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awww..
... No.way! LOL .. I have't even read the article to be honest.. that's really funny hahaha
It nice to see that Red Bull seem to be less sure footed than they were last year
I don't want to say anything until this weekend is over though, RBR have pulled seconds out of their arse before, I wouldn't be surprised to see them do it again.
true.. let's hope it's not the case this year..
easy. www.f1.com > click on Australia (right below the banner) > on the right there's the weekend schedule > click on "convert to my local timing"
Foliorum Viridum
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Yeah quali is 6am GMT.
Well that's what we've been hearing, but Ferrari certainly seem to have the most issues with their wind tunnel.
Another image of the RBR with some flow viz:
mclaren777
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Yep, that's definitely flowviz. It looks like it was applied to the underside of the front wing and I'm curious how much of it got into the brake ducts.
Psychotext
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Reachreachreachreach.
Inters will affect the air flow to some degree.
The effect would be pretty small so they wouldn't bother running on inters specifically to look at the airflow around them though, plus it's not like they will create a "wet races only" aero package to optimise it for airflow over inters or wets. I think they were investigating airflow around the brake ducts, it just so happened to be raining at the same time.
mclaren777
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That theory is still the most logical one. Plus, based on the image I recently posted with the wire screen on the upper vent, I'm now positive that the incoming air is for cooling the driver.
What about the bottom inlet. Any clues where that ones leads?
I don't think the top inlet is purely for driver cooling. It will probably have an aero function like being linked to the bottom inlet inside the nose cone and then feeding airflow to the leading edge of the floor.
Is there any place where the FP was recorded or is there a replay coming up soon on some channel ?
Missed it kinda wanna see
They are repeating on Sky F1 all night until FP3 starts.
mclaren777
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"While I can offer some explanation for the upper slot, this lower one is more of a mystery. Again its use has been rumoured as KERS cooling or blowing the floor." – Craig Scarborough
Neither vent enters the nose cone at all.
KERS cooling would be unlikely I think.
Neither vent enters the nose cone at all.
My mistake, just thinking aloud and forgot.
Any idea what that is in the nose cone? Transmitter maybe? Looks like it has come electrical connectors on it.
mclaren777
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mclaren777
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I love this helmet. It just makes me smile.
The top inlet is probably used for both driver cooling and flow reattachment.
The duct under the nose seems to changed since pre-season testing. It could be used to blow on the splitters or cool electronics. An even more far-fetched solution would be to cool the KERS, but it would have to travel a long way since it's at the rear of the car and the inlet is relatively small.
The duct under the nose seems to changed since pre-season testing. It could be used to blow on the splitters or cool electronics. An even more far-fetched solution would be to cool the KERS, but it would have to travel a long way since it's at the rear of the car and the inlet is relatively small.
mclaren777
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They had a few smaller ESS packs spread around the rear of the car last year, I'd assume they have done similar this year.
Yeah, the Magneti Marelli thing will be the KCU (KERS Control Unit).
There is no way the slot at the front is for KERS cooling.
camera!
mclaren777
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I don't wanna hear any bitchin' about image sizes. F1 porn needs to be in HD!
It certainly looks like wood.
Needlessly complex, but cool to look at.
That exhaust tubing is gorgeous.
It certainly looks like wood.
Needlessly complex, but cool to look at.
That exhaust tubing is gorgeous.
mclaren777
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This thread doesn't have enough pics that make me LOL.
Few things in life make me happier than a Ferrari in distress.
Goldrusher
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Argentina's Mar del Plata circuit revealed:
Looks pretty awesome, especially the pit complex at sea and the roundabout.
5 km long
320 kph top speed on the main straight (900 m), with only the ocean's horizon ahead
1 min 33 lap time
Contracts will be signed next month. At least 3 seasons, first race November 2013.
Looks pretty awesome, especially the pit complex at sea and the roundabout.
5 km long
320 kph top speed on the main straight (900 m), with only the ocean's horizon ahead
1 min 33 lap time
Contracts will be signed next month. At least 3 seasons, first race November 2013.
f1technical forum is plastered with them
Shaneus is doing undercover work for Geek F1 gaf.
Argentina's Mar del Plata circuit revealed:
Looks pretty awesome, especially the pit complex at sea and the roundabout.
5 km long
320 kph top speed on the main straight (900 m), with only the ocean's horizon ahead
1 min 33 lap time
Contracts will be signed next month. At least 3 seasons, first race November 2013.
Oh wow. Glad its not that flat farmland karting track.
Edmond Dantès
Dantès the White
Concorde agreement whispers
The oft criticised Joe Saward offers his take on the 2013 concorde agreement. He has always had this air of aloofness about him and a contempt for the F1 grandees and his recent appointment to the Caterham board certainly compromises his credibility as an impartial F1 blogger/insider, but it's an interesting insight nonetheless, if true.
Continued here: http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2012/03/15/stories-from-inside-the-f1-paddock-in-melbourne/
The oft criticised Joe Saward offers his take on the 2013 concorde agreement. He has always had this air of aloofness about him and a contempt for the F1 grandees and his recent appointment to the Caterham board certainly compromises his credibility as an impartial F1 blogger/insider, but it's an interesting insight nonetheless, if true.
Risk Breaker
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Another straight-hairpin-straight-hairpin track? Not sure if want.
So you think it would be better to swap Total for Mobil 1 for example and upgrade something else?
So you think it would be better to swap Total for Mobil 1 for example and upgrade something else?
Edmond Dantès
Dantès the White
Yes it would. With the extra money you could maybe upgrade your driver line-up.
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