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[1Lemon]

Mass damping on the Red Bull car?

http://thejudge13.com/2013/11/09/f1-forensics-are-red-bull-illegally-mass-damping/

Anything on the judge and you know RC beat you to the link by days!

I mean it's all well and good, but once again, another explanation that doesn't touch on the traction control used in Singapore.

It was only posted today, I thought I'd get in quick!

[racechick]

I've not been on twitter yet today, I've been dog walking, shopping, watching motoGP and doing French homework. So you beat me to it! I do like his articles though for just putting things out there.

[sagi58]

Mass damping on the Red Bull car?

http://thejudge13.com/2013/11/09/f1-forensics-are-red-bull-illegally-mass-damping/

Not knowing where the best fit would be, I posted the Somers' article referred to by "the judge" in the Newey, Newey, Newey thread.

[What's Burning?]

This is now in the embarrassment quadrant.

Christian Horner says Sebastian Vettel's rivals have encouraged the booing "It has been convenient for some of his rivals to treat him like that and they have encouraged it, whether that's Fernando Alonso taking off his cap and throwing it in the crowd as soon as Sebastian talks on the podium to get a reaction.

"The great thing about Sebastian is that he has not risen to it, but he has felt it and is hurt by it. Of course, there is this pantomime villain scenario with an X-Factor mentality.

[Roth]

They're just starting to sound like Vicky Pollard now.

[NHcheese]

Just finding another way to praise Vettel.

[sagi58]

This is now in the embarrassment quadrant.

Christian Horner says Sebastian Vettel's rivals have encouraged the booing "It has been convenient for some of his rivals to treat him like that and they have encouraged it, whether that's Fernando Alonso taking off his cap and throwing it in the crowd as soon as Sebastian talks on the podium to get a reaction.

"The great thing about Sebastian is that he has not risen to it, but he has felt it and is hurt by it. Of course, there is this pantomime villain scenario with an X-Factor mentality.

This is a prime example of what a sore winner does/says!!
I'm going to pass on this pity party and hold back on the
ego stroking that seems to be a prerequisite!!

[1Lemon]

http://f1pulse.com/news/2013111741/red-bull-claim-f1s-first-sub-two-second-pit-stop
Wow. Just... Wow. Get on it Halfords, you're customer service looks awful now.

[racechick]

This is slightly over my head, but it may interest the technically minded of you. It's Matt Somerfield with a detailed theory on where the Red Bulls get the speed.....their tricks. Pictures included

http://somersf1.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/ ... y.html?m=1

Below is a reply he made to some comments on thejudge's blog site when the topic was being discussed......

A little harsh Danilo? but I’ll bite, I mentioned the flex on twitter whilst the pitstop took place as it was clear to see. The FIA stewards are only able to test what is prescribed and what is happening with the Splitter stay isn’t covered specifically by the deflection test. (Yet another work around by RBR)
The questions in regard to RBR’s splitter started getting raised around Hungary by the teams (more specifically FI) this is when Gary Anderson cottoned on (through his FI connections) and the FIA requested the heated test. (The FIA had to request RBR’s permission to conduct that test)
The problem is that although the Splitter is receiving heat etc that’s not the primary problem with the whole area.
Having already got it wrong once and with egg on their face I’m not so sure FI/GA/FIA will be so keen to attempt another test unless they are certain how it works…
Lastly and something that I’m not sure everyone is aware of but the FIA don’t test every car post GP, instead randomly selecting cars. This means that from a legality point of view although you’d get caught out eventually if you did wear the plank more than 1mm for arguments sake, if your car isn’t tested you won’t get caught…
Matt Somerfield (@SomersF1) said this on November 18, 2013 at 18:02 | Reply

[Jabberwocky]

Nice article. My question of it is, if the front has a mass damper. How does that make the rear of the car stick better in traction zones which is where Vet seems to excel

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[racechick]

I don't know, as I said, i don't really understand all the technicalities. Maybe they have more than one little trick?

[operaman]

They're just starting to sound like Vicky Pollard now.

The resemblance to Seb is startling.

[operaman]

I don't know, as I said, i don't really understand all the technicalities. Maybe they have more than one little trick?

Maybe the illegal trick, helps make the legal tricks work.

[NHcheese]

I believe splitter talk. But it's more than that.

[Jabberwocky]

Mark Webber, what a splitter

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