2011 F1 Thread

[dezz]

The barrier is pretty much in the worst possible place, but it's where it needs to be to create the run off and define that part of the track.

The bumpy braking zone is definitely the problem but I agree with sav man, its not supposed to be easy.

IMO make the barrier as effective as possible at absorbing impact and leave those bump strips out of the inside of the chicane to stop cars getting airborne

[Galois]

I like Brundle and Coulthard. They bring intimate knowledge of driving, the tracks and the rules for some good commentary. It must be annoying for them to have to constantly cater to the newest f1 fans though when it comes to explaining things.

Monaco track seems to have not only bumps but things like manhole covers and drains (or things that look like them) all over it. Imagine trying to brake under 4-5 G's then sliding across them. It's a prestigious track but it begs for some big crashes.

[Beer Baron]

Brundle has been losing his shit for a while now. Rambles on all the time and misses some of the most blatantly obvious stuff. Can see him being phased out soon

areed. in the massa (or perez) crash he kept going on about the right rear wheel not being held by the tethers in the crash. I immediately saw it was the left front TYRE that had come flying down (as evidenced by the left front wheel hanging of the car sans tyre) not the right rear wheel and tyre. sure enough when they lifted the car up, 4 wheels attached, only 3 tyres. with all the footage and info they have how do they so constantly stuff things up. he was all excited about pointing out a tether failure which didn't happen. the tyre burst off the rime which was probably more interesting anyway...

maybe he feels without murray walker there talking nonsense it's his turn to be the old fool...

[Beer Baron]

It's part of the charicter of the track, doing stuff like that is how we end up with tilk tracks. It's the most prestigious race to win, it's not meant to be easy. Being a temp street circuit it would probably be easier to move the barrier anyway.

agreed. leave it alone. if 20 out of 22 drivers can manage going over it probably 150 times per race meet and the other 2 go over it 100 times but fk it up once that tells me it's fine as it is. smoothing shit out removes character. sure the tracks have to be driveable but they don't have to be easy. what if they removed what was left of the dipper at bathurst or what about the top of eau rogue where you turn into radillon? that's a crest and car gets light and tries to spit you off. that's what makes tracks interesting.

[hrd-hr30]

It's part of the charicter of the track, doing stuff like that is how we end up with tilk tracks.

didn't they say that part of the track had recently been resurfaced and the bump was now worse?

[sav man]

dunno, i hadn't herd that

[sh@un]

That bump in the road that they hit just as they enter the braking zone seems to be the cause of all the problems.

It's much smoother in GT5 ^_^

But the ripple-strips at the Pool chicane are hideously violent =[

[sh@un]

should be super treacherous off the racing line with the marbles that'll cause

almost forgot- cheers for the memories Massa

[ctjet]

just when you think your free of having to watch a race in that shithole sandpit

they bring it back and ruin it for everybody

[sh@un]

start a new revolution and it'll be off again

[Nee-san]

still likely to be shit canned atm

[JAS-25T]

start a new revolution and it'll be off again

facebook here I come

[sh@un]

facebook here I come

actually no, don't- Lewis needs as many races as possible now to be able to stop that kraut doosh from doubling up on world championships :\

[ctjet]

louie really seems like the only guy thats going to do any damage to that points lead

carn bro, do it for the fans

[N1GTR]

Its for last year, but still, great promo;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3KkQbZXW7M

[ctjet]

redbull is so much better at self promotion that the rest of the field its almost embarrassing

[NISMATT]

Its for last year, but still, great promo;

LOL at number 32 on the car, that's changed a bit.

Here's their latest effort.

[ctjet]

lol

asians

... nice leap though

[sh@un]

louie really seems like the only guy thats going to do any damage to that points lead

carn bro, do it for the fans

Skybet sees it as all sewn up already- Lewis is paying $10 to win the title, whereas Seb's a mere $1.13. Say it ain't so

[ctjet]

Look im alright with him winning it if he deserves it

I just want it taken to the wire, if possible, with somebody who'll fight tooth and nail like louis