Bahrain; yes, already.

No changes for Bahrain - Maybe China/Spain for Ferrari for updates.

Fernando Alonso says Ferrari know what they need to improve for China and Spain | Fernando Alonso Profile | Formula 1 | Sky Sports

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7BdZ84dupY]Alonso start 2014 Malaysia - YouTube[/ame]

Look how Fred is struggling with the car. Expect the same...

 

Raikkonen had the same...the difference between the Ferrari's and other cars in slow corners is huge. As soon as they accelerated they just struggle for traction so much. Out of T2 in Malaysia there was an immediate 20m gap between the driver in front with both drivers

 

I don't know if these are appreciated here, please let me know and I will stop posting Finnish news, seriously.

 

Very much appreciated. Whenever you find more during the season, please post!

Refreshing to read.

 

Any insight into Kimi's thinking is appreciated.
Thanks.

 

Yeap.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxrlbIHZjMo]F1 2014 Malaysian GP - Kimi Räikkönen Onboard - YouTube[/ame]

And that's a Caterham & Marussia in front of Kimi..

 

+2

Thanks from me too.

Cheers,
Ian

 

Reading Kimi's comments made me wonder if any of the tv guys will stick around for the test following this weekend? Seems they may as well.....

I do hope so.

Cheers,
Ian

 

Wolff expects Mercedes driver rivalry to boil over at some point | Mercedes | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1

If LH keeps opening gaps up like he did in Sepang there wont be an issue with this at all.

 

It's just horrid.


Hopefully with the new front end parts they can then set up the rear end better to generate some decent grip out of slow corners, Massively important for the next 6 (!!!) GP's.

Bahrain has 3 slow corners, Shanghai 4, Barcelona 2 (1 extending out on a huge straight, where low traction out of is extremely vital as we saw last year), Monaco is endless slow corners and then Canada and Austria.

These upgrades better work well...

 

Thank you guys for the green light

The tv-guys from Finland will stick around, MTV has the best coverage of F1-news in Finland but Mr. Kulta from Turun Sanomat gets exclusive interviews - even from Kimi who in the beginning ran away from him - due to his trustworthy and good reputation on the paddock.

Kimi-fans have known for years about the front end and how important it is to him, so we are all keeping fingers crossed that the new updates help him get the 'feeling' he always talks about. Lotus is a good example; they built the front end according to Kimi's wishes and as soon as he got the 'feeling' he dived into corners gaining more speed.

James Allison being in Ferrari could work in favor of Ferrari and Kimi since he knows exactly what kind of front end Kimi wants. Lotus built about six front ends until Kimi was satisfied and it showed in the results.

Believe it or not but I am mainly hoping for Ferrari to grab the WCC, the WDC isn't important and I would happily let Alonso take that one, I was so frustrated when Kimi was in Lotus and Lettuce didn't help the team gaining more WCC-points.

That's why I hope that the drivers race with one goal in mind: WCC

If it turns into a petty and ugly fight on the track then Ferrari may aswell kiss the WCC goodbye

How about you guys? Which one would you prefer if you could choose, WDC or WCC?

 

F14 T problems 'everywhere' - Stefano Domenicali | Ferrari | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1

Ferrari have a host of issues to solve.

 

Thanks. I wasn't aware that Lotus build 6 front ends in the end...damn.

I'd rather Kimi beat Alonso, the latter has been regarded as best in the paddock for years so that'll be a tremendous achievement. I dislike how Alonso portrays himself and the stuff he's done.

Ferrari have a very slim chance at WCC this year in any case...Although I am of course a Ferrari fan I support drivers first. In the last few years I couldn't really care what Ferrari did because it was always Alonso first with Massa not amounting to much.

 

"You cannot be complacent because we have seen a Red Bull right up our arse here"

LOL

 

Blunt talk again. Where is the FIA on this! My word LOL

 

The traction issue has been a problem for the last few seasons so it is a design philosophy problem especially in low speed corners where aero is not really a factor.

 

Red Bull's patience running out | Planet F1 | Formula One | News, Standings, Results, Features, Video

Bulls and Renault. No honeymoon this year.

 

They should absolutely televise it! F1 is primarily about the drivers, after all, and the drivers will be plodding around the track under a strict protocol dictated by the engineers. You know, just like the races.

 

Interesting article from SKY on Sepang and aero efficiency of each time there.

How McLaren and Williams dropped down the order as the pendulum swung at Sepang | Features & Experts | Sky Sports Formula 1

 

I posted this in the wrong thread, lol:

Kimi has finished no worse that 6th at Bahrain since on the calendar, save for 1 DNF. He has podium'd there when driving a car that put him outside the top 5 for WDC twice. Can he win it this weekend? Not likely. But if Ferrari can give him that front-end "feel" he covets so much, and manages to stay out of trouble for the first two laps, he may give Fred his first challenge as a teammate.

Arguably, Fred has primarily done well in Bahrain when he has had a championship contending car. His record there has been rather poor since being with Ferrari, save for 2010 - perhaps his best Ferrari since joining the Scuderia.

 

Who else could they partner with at this point?

 

I wonder if engine manufacturers are required to supply a team if they ask for it (and of course pay) or if they can deny. If they can deny, the only option is Honda. I'd rather stick with renault...

 

While I agree - I'd also have to add reliability as a factor as well.