The Official 2007 F1 Series Thread.

[Hick]

What it could of been. I was looking forward to a Ferrari 1-2 but since massa's engine quit for no reason that ruined that whole plan. But to come from 21st starting in the pits to 5th, right behind 4th.

I think Kimi has the season on lockdown.

[Jparkr]

man, i know nicks car isnt responding to his driving style... just like france.
Its really frustrating for me to sit and watch him stay behind kubica and not push to jump infront via pit stratagy. maybe he is concerving the engine till he knows he can be competitive IDK? just alittle venting.

im glad lewis got humbled, i like alonso way better.

[Low Level E30]

Holy shit. Thanks for posting - I'd never heard of/seen this. Got a little adrenaline rush just watching it.

That was awesome.

[IHeartE30s]

Big race today! w00t! Cant wait to watch and root for Kubica!

[Black Box]

anyone read some of the crazy ideas bernie has for future f1 regs?

The World Motor Sport Council met in Paris on 27 June, 2007. The following decisions were taken:

FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

The WMSC received a report on the status of current discussions* on the FIA Formula One World Championship from 2011. Proposals include:

Engine efficiency
To limit engine power by imposing a maximum energy flow rate. However, there will be few restrictions on the engine cycle, which can include turbo-charging and energy recovery. It is believed that this will lead to a gain of at least 20% in thermal efficiency.

Drag
To allow moving aerodynamic devices, which will reduce drag by over 50% and allow a 40% reduction in the power required to maintain current speeds.

Energy recovery
Energy will be recovered during braking and returned to both front and rear axles when accelerating. The amount of energy returned on each straight will be limited in order to prevent top speeds exceeding the safety criteria for the circuits.

Fuel
The total amount of fuel energy to be consumed during a race will be regulated, encouraging further overall efficiency. The CO2 emitted will be further reduced by the introduction of gasoline which is partly derived from sustainable, non-food bio sources but complies fully with pump fuel legislation.

Overtaking
Formula One cars currently find it very difficult to overtake because of the influence of the car in front. New aerodynamic rules will halve the downforce, and de-sensitise the car to the influence of the wake of the car ahead. It is also proposed to eliminate automatically the downforce deficit of the following car.

Regulations
The best estimates of what these measures will mean in terms of regulations are currently as follows:
• 1.3-1.5 litre, 4-cylinder engine;
• no RPM or boost limit;
• energy flow rate to generate 300kW, including energy recovery from the exhaust;
• 200kW brake energy recovery, front and rear axle;
• 400-600kJ energy return per straight;
• pump-legal bio-fuel;
• FIA specified and supplied undertray and possibly other aerodynamic components;
• 50% 2007 downforce;
• adjustable, regulated wings and cooling;
• automatic downforce adjustment when following another car;
• lap times and top speeds maintained at 2009 levels;
• over 50% reduction in fuel consumed.

Costs
A number of measures to constrain costs are proposed, including:
• standardisation of components;
• homologation of components and assemblies;
• material restrictions;
• extended life of assemblies;
• restrictions on personnel and work at races;
• restrictions on the use of certain facilities (eg wind tunnels).

All these measures will be developed into detailed regulations in close collaboration with the teams and manufacturers.

http://www.fia.com/sport/Championships/F1/formula_one_2011.html

[Hick]

well if the FIA has its way the cars will be passing like that again.

i think hamilton is lightest on fuel, look at last week when mclaren stopped 3 laps before ferrari. hamilton would of had pole even if it required him to be running on fumes, its a publicity stunt.

[Bill 84 318i]

Yeah, i cant wait for tomorrow's race, hopefully tomorrow's race will be something like this: http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...arch&plindex=0

Holy shit. Thanks for posting - I'd never heard of/seen this. Got a little adrenaline rush just watching it.

[Widm3r]

Yeah, i cant wait for tomorrow's race, hopefully tomorrow's race will be something like this: http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...arch&plindex=0

Even though i wasnt alive this is my favorite series of f1 to watch/study, i dont think it will ever be the same. To drive like Gilles and Rene you have to turn off your brain and just drive.

Brian

[Jand3rson]

I feel like a tard because I started this thread, and I've hardly watched more than 4 races. But I just got a DVR, so I'm going to start recording them all.

Tomorrow's race should be interesting, indeed.

[Erick]

Personally this year has been the most interesting one this decade. Half way point, 8 races completed and four drivers have 2 victories each.

Tomorrow should be interesting.

[Jon325i]

The difference in time between Kimi and Lewis is the equivilant to splitting hairs....so very very close. I think those two will be the ones to watch tomorrow. Massa seems to be lagging a bit but I won't rule him out - he can be quick when it counts.

Jon

[madjurgen]

Man, he wouldve easily had it if he hadnt gone so wide on the last turn. Hamilton's dad is quite the attention whore now. Wtf happened to Massa? He was two tenths off the leaders. Davidson's off was hilarious. What a moron.

[Widm3r]

I wish kimi placed over hamilton. But hopefully kimi will be able to prevail on top... Skoda FTW!

Brian

[10/10ths]

Anybody else catch the GP2 race? CRAZY first lap!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASM74...related&search=

[dinanm3atl]

i am just saying it as BMW is close... really close... it was a couple secondsfor Kubica to make up the whole race to pass on Hamilton 3rd pit ;)