Formula One 2012

[N1GTR]

Mercedes Petronas is now "Mercedes AMG Petronas"

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Its about as interesting as finding out Mclaren is the "world's first carbon-neutral Formula 1 team"

surely theres some more kimi photoshops that can keep this place ticking over

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[tweety bird]

[Roy]

So what are Williams going to do now? Another year for Rubens? They need to make up their mind soon so the driver can get in there over the off season and work with the team and engineers

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Two words;

Adrian Sutil

[sh@un]

lol@cereal-guy

[tweety bird]

interview with daniel ricciardo.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/breaking/12249398/ricciardo-revs-up-for-2012/

^ there.

[tweety bird]

more lol's

pf1

CELEBRATING THE FORCE INDIA WAY

The engineering team at Force India say they're really looking forward to the staff Christmas party this year after they secured 6th place in the constructors' table. As yet they don't know when the party will be but Vijay Malya has promised to give them a date by January.BRUNDLE ON THE OCHE

Martin Brundle has announced he will be moving to head up the new Sky F1 coverage in 2012. Commenting on the fact that the BBC would only have been showing 10 races 'live' Brundle said that "commentating on only 10 'live' races, doesn't give me the adrenalin fix I need." Observers in the pitlane have noted that it probably didn't give him the kind of 'salary fix' he needs either. Brundle's move will be along with the BBC's David Croft, who apart from providing F1 commentary for Radio 5 Live, is a darts commentator. As Brundle is known as 'The Bobby George of the Pitlane' (both love their man jewellery) it looks to be a marriage made in heaven. Sky have yet to break it to Martin that he'll be covering World Darts from Frimley Green. "Are you ready? Lets. Play. Darts!"

THE JOY OF SIX

Kimi Raikkonen's much anticipated return to F1 in 2012 has brought divided opinion in the paddock. While many think that having six World Champions on the grid is great news for the sport, others point to Raikkonen's lack of effort and commitment in his final races for Ferrari. A spokesman for Kimi said the Finn was back in training and highly motivated for his grand prix return. He'd gone down to the shops himself to buy the Codemasters F1 2011 game and put his name on the waiting list for a local gym.

FOTA LOSE THREE

It's been a bad week for FOTA with three teams leaving the organisation for a variety of reasons. Ferrari have left because they can't get their way over three-car teams, Red Bull have left because they can't stand the snidey remarks about breaking the Resource Restriction Agreement, and Virgin/Marussia have left because they want to be included in the same sentence as Red Bull and Ferrari.

POSITIVE SPIN-SKY

Vitaly Petrov has been expressing his wish to stay at the Renault team, just a few weeks after trashing them in a Russian TV interview. Even on his best behaviour Russia's only F1 driver wasn't mincing his words: "I learn a lot from the 2011 season. I learn very much - and I will never learn so much, even in the future, because we have so many problems." Media experts believe that if he can't get a drive in F1 next year that he should consider a career in International Diplomacy as a special envoy for Vladimir Putin.

[Roy]

So Sky to announce broadcasting team today....who will be joining Brundle? I hope DC is in there somewhere

[Berk]

I hope it is some terrible hack ex-NASCAR commentator bought in to appeal to the Americano's, that way I'll get to bed on time every other Sunday in 2012.

Seriously if it is an American or a woman (woman doesn't need a capital letter) I'm just not going to take part.

[irokin]

Brundle's move will be along with the BBC's David Croft,

NOOOOO! Not Crofty! f**king Sky...

From what I've read DC is staying with the BBC. Fewer races would probably suit his schedule better at the moment.

Interesting with Ferrari and 3 car teams. With the number of good quality drivers missing out on seats it'd be nice to see a few 3 car teams. TeamOrders++;

[Roy]

That PF1 post is a piss take. I would not assume Crofty is going to be part of Sky broadcast.

[irokin]

Ah, I don't get out enough phew

Dunno what I'm gonna do next year. BBC stream was so great, I actually enjoyed the commentary and discussion during the FPs more than quali and the race. Brundle just doesn't think before he opens his mouth 90% of the time. If I had a dollar for every time DC said "Now hang on Martin..."

Might just get whatever stream I can and listen to Radio 5 for commentary.

Edited December 7, 2011 by irokin

[sh@un]

BBC commentary teams always seem to consist of one guy who says shit, and one guy who knows shit and doesn't say so much.

Oddly enough, Martin was more measured (and more relevant more of the time) when paired with Legard, but now that a far more successfull driver than himself is alongside, Brundle seems compelled to be the 'wacky guy/must say something' foil to DC.

[Marlin]

BBC commentary teams always seem to consist of one guy who says shit, and one guy who knows shit and doesn't say so much.

Oddly enough, Martin was more measured (and more relevant more of the time) when paired with Legard, but now that a far more successfull driver than himself is alongside, Brundle seems compelled to be the 'wacky guy/must say something' foil to DC.

I completely agree.

I just felt it important that you guys know that.

[Roy]

Well, SKY team looks pretty shit LOL and Croft is a lead commentator ... i didnt mind him on the Red Button for practice sessions...but the main seat for races is completely different as you cant just talk gossip...you need to offer insight. Oh well....farewell BBC and will have to see what I do on the Fox front.

Does anyone really know how it affects us Aussies with One HD?

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Following Wednesday’s meeting of its World Motor Sport Council in New Delhi, India, the FIA has confirmed a number of Formula One rule changes for the 2012 season, most of which were already public knowledge.

The FIA is clamping down on engine mapping and exhaust positioning to effectively outlaw blown diffusers. There will be tougher side impact testing and new cars must now pass all crash tests prior to on-track testing.

During races, lapped drivers will be allowed to unlap themselves during a safety-car period, meaning no backmarkers will hinder the leaders at the restart. If in defending his position a driver leaves the racing line, he will not be allowed to retake it, and drivers will not be able to leave the track without good reason, thus banning such strategic moves as cutting chicanes during in-laps to save time and/or fuel.

In a change to the tyre rules, drivers will now be able to use all tyres allocated to them for the Grand Prix weekend on the Friday. They were previously limited to just three sets on the opening day. And on the testing front, there will now be one three-day in-season test in addition to the usual pre-season tests.

The full FIA statement:

FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Changes to the 2012 Technical Regulations

- All engine standard ECU set up and control parameters, which were formerly contained only within a Technical Directive, are now contained within the relevant parts of the Technical Regulations.

- The exhaust tailpipes are now strictly regulated in order to ensure that the aerodynamic effect exhaust gases have on the car is kept to an absolute minimum.

- Better marking of in-car emergency switches operated by marshals are now stipulated.

- The side impact structures will now have to be subjected to a further (upward) push-off test.

Changes to the 2012 Sporting Regulations

- Cars may no longer take part in pre-season testing without having passed all crash tests.

- There will now be a maximum race time of four hours to ensure that a lengthy suspension of a race does not result in a race that could run up to eight hours if left unregulated.

- Before the safety car returns to the pits all lapped cars will be allowed to unlap themselves and then join the back of the pack, ensuring a clean re-start without slower cars impeding those racing for the leading positions.

- Cars which were in the pit lane when a race is suspended will now be allowed to re-join the cars on the grid in the position they were in when the race was suspended.

- Drivers may no longer leave the track without a justifiable reason, i.e. cutting a chicane on reconnaissance laps or ‘in’ laps to save time and fuel.

- Drivers may no longer move back onto the racing line having moved off it to defend a position.

- One three-day test will be carried out during the season, formerly there were none.

- All stewards’ decisions which are not subject to appeal are now in one place instead of being in various places within the regulations.

- All tyres allocated to a driver may now be used on the first day of practice; formerly only three sets were permitted.

The 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar was confirmed as previously published.

For tickets and travel to 2012 Formula One races, click here.

For Formula One and F1 team merchandise, click here.

[chef_stagea]

Where will it all be broardcast next yr? Will

Fox get prwc sessions we think?

[chef_stagea]

Prac*