So a few years ago was it RedBull, and then previously Ferrari? At least Mercedes are so useless at managing a team the drivers generated some excitement by a coming together Pete
1. mercedes 2. vacuum cleaner noise 3. stupid defending rules 4. ferrari not winning 5. fchatters with all the expertise but nobody jump in and help ferrari back to winning ways
I know the thought made me cringe, I have to admit, and I'am having my weetabix, with a nice pod coffee heehee
In no order; - the sound - testing ban (although I understand why) - the silly looking noses - no refueling - the TFHB Cheers, Ian
In no particular order; -turbo engines -regulations that prevent teams from running full engine revs -no qualifying tires -mandate to use all of the tire compounds -Bernie
Testing ban Too long wheelbase Too narrow track (cars should be much wider, more mechanical grip) Absence of a thrilling engine noise No more Marlboro, Jps liveries
1) The lack of freedom to roam the entire track with general admission tickets 2) A less then 26 car grid 3) A non 40 car pre-qualifying grid 4) No DNFs 5) Predictable winners
Best post yet! I'm sure I could search it out, but can't you do #1 at COTA? When we had 26 starters, you didn't notice when a few dropped out...... We often didn't qualify when I was involved. [No smart ass responses needed! ] Cheers, Ian
After careful consideration - I think I most hate the propensity of the FIA to change the rules in the middle of the season.
Outside of the current "great radio debate", please provide examples of previous mid-season rule changes..... Thanks. Of course, the radio thing is not a rule change, they've just agreed to enforce rule 21.3 (or whatever it is): "Alone & unaided"..... Cheers, Ian
Although, as the Viz noted, seems Charlie was particularly "lenient" in any enforcing going on! There were a few more "items deferred until Japan" too..... I have a feeling we're not going to hear too much on this for now - 2015 regs may be different, but as usual, changing anything mid-season in F1 is *hard*, even for Charlie. Cheers, Ian
You mean Mclarens 4th pedal? If so, I'll give you that one. It was what, 12-15 years back? I could argue it. Also note, of course, Krafty's BFF was running the show, and already had a hard on for Uncle Ron.... Many have argued Renaults mass damper subsequently of course. I think it was a good ruling, But no matter, we've got a maximum of *two*, questionable rule changes in the past 12 to 15 years! Hardly something that should be at the top of your 'dislikes', surely? I know there's a lot of other stuff I dislike a lot more! Cheers, Ian
Didn't the FIA question the Michelin tyres that Renault were running also. I'm sure there are a lot more that *two* questionable rules changes in the past 12 to 15 years. It is all about the TV ratings ... Pete
1) Hideous noses; 2) Hideous sounds; (particularly noticeable on long straights like those at Spa & Monza) 3) The slow death of tradition (French GP; Spa, Monza, & Silverstone constantly under threat); 4) Tilke tracks at places almost no body gives a s*** about; and 5) Bernie's BS gimmicks (mandatory use of 2 different tire compounds, double points in the final race, radio bans - oh, wait - now there's no ban, etc.)
