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[smokin]

I predict at least
1crash
1HRT not making it
1RB7 on the podium
1Pass with DRS on
1ToroRosso taking someone out
1Rubens doing something dumb again

Same x2.

[darwin dali]

This season I am more excited than the previous one, F1 has got better, yet I do wish we could have the aesthetically pleasing F1 cars from 2008, but then again we can't have it all

Seriously dude, those cars were hideous. The new ones look much better.

I rarely say this, but your opinion is objectively wrong

If Vettel wins, we're all screwed.

Speak for yourself
SV for the win!

You think? You're not worried about things getting boring if he wins like very race?

Nah, I had a grand time during MS's 5 Ferrari titles

[What's Burning?]

This season I am more excited than the previous one, F1 has got better, yet I do wish we could have the aesthetically pleasing F1 cars from 2008, but then again we can't have it all

Seriously dude, those cars were hideous. The new ones look much better.

I rarely say this, but your opinion is objectively wrong

If Vettel wins, we're all screwed.

Speak for yourself
SV for the win!

You think? You're not worried about things getting boring if he wins like very race?

Nah, I had a grand time during MS's 5 Ferrari titles

Those were the days huh?

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[Tsakali]

This season I am more excited than the previous one, F1 has got better, yet I do wish we could have the aesthetically pleasing F1 cars from 2008, but then again we can't have it all

JB to win, Hammy second & Schumi 3rd.

aesthetically pleasing? I found them to be overworked and ostentatiouss

Being that I really only got back into F1 in 2009 can someone please explain what reguation allowed or forced the 2008 cars to look like they were about to beam up?

[Hammer278]

To put it short, there was no regulation. the car could be built according to the dimension of a 'box', meaning as long as the car fit into this particular dimension the teams could do what the hell they wanted with it, in terms of aerodynamics.

Then, the FIA found the cars looking a bit too fashionable and made a new regulation stating there shouldn't be additional bits attached to the car monocoque.

Personally, I didn't have an issue with those cars. They looked cool, except for the 'twin towers' on the nose of BMW which they implemented for France GP. That crossed the line for me.

[Tsakali]

Then, the FIA found the cars looking a bit too fashionable...
.

haa, what a silly reason to change a regulation. Honestly, aside of my personal opinion of them I don't see why "too fashionable" would be a problem....if anything it would attract new fans, yes/no?!

ps
thx for reply

[Hammer278]

I was being sarcastic. They thought it was 'ugly' or not pleasing to the eye. Its still a stupid reason, but there you go.

[Jensonb]

Then, the FIA found the cars looking a bit too fashionable...
.

haa, what a silly reason to change a regulation. Honestly, aside of my personal opinion of them I don't see why "too fashionable" would be a problem....if anything it would attract new fans, yes/no?!

ps
thx for reply

He was being facetious. They changed the rules in an effort to promote overtaking. The multitude of winglets etc. on the cars was causing a lot of dirty, turbulent air which made it more difficult for pursuing cars to get close enough to launch an overtake. The fact they were considered ugly was just a side-note.

[geetface9]

Hopefully in Malaysia they give Seb another one of Webber's car parts so that he gets so pissed he lands himself on the podium for 80% of the races from then on out

[Hammer278]

Then, the FIA found the cars looking a bit too fashionable...
.

haa, what a silly reason to change a regulation. Honestly, aside of my personal opinion of them I don't see why "too fashionable" would be a problem....if anything it would attract new fans, yes/no?!

ps
thx for reply

He was being facetious. They changed the rules in an effort to promote overtaking. The multitude of winglets etc. on the cars was causing a lot of dirty, turbulent air which made it more difficult for pursuing cars to get close enough to launch an overtake. The fact they were considered ugly was just a side-note.

Rather the opposite. The FIA clearly stated that the extra bits were 'dangerous' and actually used the turbulent air theory to support their claim. In actual fact, it was due to aesthetics. It's an issue which is a bit 'under the carpet' kinda thing.

[Robert12010]

i just wish that the FIA would stop changing the rules......

[carmonwebber]

Are the f-ducts still in play this season? Have the other guys sorted it out since after the advatage McLaren had last season?

I'm curiuos to see how the longer straights in Sepang will play to the cars up front - if McLaren will have an advantage, or if RB (especially Seb) is going to cotinue their amazing performance from the first race.

[scotty]

Are the f-ducts still in play this season? Have the other guys sorted it out since after the advatage McLaren had last season?

I'm curiuos to see how the longer straights in Sepang will play to the cars up front - if McLaren will have an advantage, or if RB (especially Seb) is going to cotinue their amazing performance from the first race.

F-ducts have been banned and are no longer a factor. In Melbourne, the Mercs were quickest through the speed traps so i'd say they might potentially have an advantage in that department... but all the quick corners are pure Red Bull territory.

[Tsakali]

Then, the FIA found the cars looking a bit too fashionable...
.

haa, what a silly reason to change a regulation. Honestly, aside of my personal opinion of them I don't see why "too fashionable" would be a problem....if anything it would attract new fans, yes/no?!

ps
thx for reply

He was being facetious. They changed the rules in an effort to promote overtaking. The multitude of winglets etc. on the cars was causing a lot of dirty, turbulent air which made it more difficult for pursuing cars to get close enough to launch an overtake. The fact they were considered ugly was just a side-note.

k that makes sense...thx!

you guys have to be easy on me with the f1 sarcasm , I'm new

Rather the opposite. The FIA clearly stated that the extra bits were 'dangerous' and actually used the turbulent air theory to support their claim. In actual fact, it was due to aesthetics. It's an issue which is a bit 'under the carpet' kinda thing.

this is just getting weird, lol.

anyway I'm all for changes as long as they have a strong footing on making the sport more competitive, and if possible more entertaining to watch. But later years have really made a difference in appreciating the sport because of such great coverage. The P1,P2,P3 ,Quali sessions, pre-show, the multiples of cameras all over the place and a comprehencive graphic display of race-relevant information is something we shouldn't take as a given. This was extremely contrasted by a recent review of the 1990 season and how TV coverage was back then.... I tell you, enjoying the sport in the way we are able to enjoy todays really puts things in perspective.

[carmonwebber]

Are the f-ducts still in play this season? Have the other guys sorted it out since after the advatage McLaren had last season?

I'm curiuos to see how the longer straights in Sepang will play to the cars up front - if McLaren will have an advantage, or if RB (especially Seb) is going to cotinue their amazing performance from the first race.

F-ducts have been banned and are no longer a factor. In Melbourne, the Mercs were quickest through the speed traps so i'd say they might potentially have an advantage in that department... but all the quick corners are pure Red Bull territory.

Cheers mate.

Lets see if they can claw Seb back abit or if he's just gonna continue bolting up front. I also can't wait to see what the outcome for Webber is after stripping the car down and how it works out in Malaysia.