Formula 1 The F1 jibber jabber thread.

[leviathane]

So after unveiling sort of their new car, Team Lotus are saying they're gonna be mixing it with the middle order this year and aiming for 7/8th in constructors.

Elsewhere the rumour mill is growing about the accounts of Redbull, having both Adrian Newey and Christian Horner listed as maternity leave

 

[Jupitus]

Now this is a sexy F1 car

MP4-26 Reveal / Vodafone McLaren Mercedes

 

[DaGaffer]

Now this is a sexy F1 car

MP4-26 Reveal / Vodafone McLaren Mercedes

Bleh. Don't like the latest F1 specs from an aesthetics pov; too-narrow track and long nose designs. Engineering masterpieces they may be, "sexy" they definitely ain't.

 

[Kryten]

I love it. Really made me go "wow" when it was unveiled this morning. But will it perform as good as it looks?

 

[caLLous]

Kubica "seriously injured" in a rally in Italy. Hope it's not serious, I likes him I do. It says his codriver was unhurt so here's hoping he will be ok for the F1 season (which starts just 5 weeks away, I hadn't realised it was so soon).

I also think the MP4-26 is definitely pretty sexual - I don't remember a McLaren that hasn't been lovely to look at. They have always been the lookers in the paddock, I don't know if it's the colours or just because it's a McLaren or what.

 

[leviathane]

fractures in both arm/ leg. Doesn't look like he'll be starting this season. That article even suggests his ability in the sport will be compromised.

 

[leviathane]

Kubica update 2: Hand amputation risk over - GPUpdate.net

 

[caLLous]

Blimey, I think it's safe to say that would've compromised his ability in the sport. :\

 

[Gumbo]

Hope he makes a swift recovery, it doesn't look good for a fast return to F1 though, from all reports. I wonder who Renault will bring in. I'm sure they won't be promoting one of their reserves as anyone following the Group Lotus grandstanding will know that they won't want to be seen to be backing 2 3rd division drivers. Kimi for a return anyone?

 

[Gumbo]

I also think the MP4-26 is definitely pretty sexual - I don't remember a McLaren that hasn't been lovely to look at. They have always been the lookers in the paddock, I don't know if it's the colours or just because it's a McLaren or what.

I want to agree with you apart from this

which still gives me nightmares when I think about it.

 

[JingleBells]

I want to agree with you apart from this

which still gives me nightmares when I think about it.

 

[JingleBells]

Not sure the hole should be there

 

[sayward]

What is it with these blokes? Don't they get enough of an adrenaline rush in the season?
Real shame if he can't race again.

 

[Kryten]

Indeed, the hole is where the armco barrier peirced the car and partially severed Robert's hand

He almost certainly won't be racing this season and next week is vital to see how he progresses. His career as a whole is really at risk.

 

[kirennia]

Gutted about the whole thing; he is one of very few drivers who can spring real surprises in cars which frankly, shouldn't be close to where he takes them.

At least he's okay though, a barrier making its way into the driver seat could have been a whole lot worse.

 

[Gumbo]

YouTube - Camera car Rally Andora 2011 (Moreno - Bonato) Primi Soccorsi a Kubica

About 3:40 you can see Kubica's car speared on the barrier. Pretty shocking.

 

[leviathane]

Jerez Day One: Messages For Kubica | Planet F1 | Formula One | Photo Gallery

F1's lil tribute to kubica, all cars have somewhere it seems a get well soon msg in polish.

 

[sayward]

Nice touch.

 

[leviathane]

BBC Sport - F1 - Renault driver Rober Kubica targets F1 return this year

 

[leviathane]

so it's official,
Heidfeld confirmed as Kubica's replacement | Planet F1 | Formula One News

 

[ECA]

I hope Bahrainians stop protesting until after the opening race.

 

[Kryten]

I don't - watching the protests would be far more exciting than the Bahrain GP ever has been.

 

[ECA]

Maybe we could intermingle the events?

Make the protestors run across the track, for every protestor that makes it, they get a government concession.

 

[Vasconcelos]

maybe we could intermingle the events?

Make the protestors run across the track, for every protestor that makes it, they get a government concession.

carmaggedon!!!

 

[leviathane]

idd bahrain gp is always such a borefest.

 

[leviathane]

so the grey one has made it clear;

BBC Sport - F1 - 'Bahrain GP could be cancelled' - Bernie Ecclestone

 

[leviathane]

so it's official the F1 season will now start is australia;

BBC Sport - F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix off after anti-government protests

 

[ECA]

Well on reflection it saves the opening race from being so boring.

 

[caLLous]

Yeah but it also puts the start of the season back a fortnight.

 

[caLLous]

YouTube - The Red Bull RB7 F1 car racing with nice close ups (HD)
A nice HD animation of both of the RB7's going round Abu Dhabi. You can tell it's CGI because they spend a lot of time within a few metres of each other and there are no collisions.