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re: 2018 F1 season is finally here
Posted on 3/21/18 at 2:06 pm to FightinTigersDammit
Posted on 3/21/18 at 2:06 pm to FightinTigersDammit
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As I understand it, he's a very good test and development driver, something that a young team needs.
At least he's finally happy with the brakes now that they've switched suppliers.
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Posted on 3/21/18 at 4:49 pm to MountainTiger
Did you guys see that McLaren picked up a sponsor for their halo? It's a company that makes flip flops. 
Posted on 3/21/18 at 4:52 pm to MountainTiger
How tough do these devices make it for the driver to exit the car? There used to be a rule that the driver had to be able to extricate himself from the car (alone) in three seconds or something like that
Posted on 3/21/18 at 4:54 pm to FightinTigersDammit
That rule is still in effect but you're right that it's an issue. The halo is really strong and you could use it to hoist yourself up out of the seat. But there are a bunch of fiddly aero bits on it that you don't want to break. So yeah it does make getting out of the car more difficult. Some of the drivers have complained about that.
This post was edited on 3/21/18 at 4:55 pm
Posted on 3/21/18 at 5:16 pm to MountainTiger
While I know its for safety I'm not the only one who hates the halo right?
Posted on 3/21/18 at 7:48 pm to MountainTiger
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a bunch of fiddly aero bits
Aren't all aero bits 'fiddly'?
Posted on 3/21/18 at 8:33 pm to BigJR
No more Grid Girls, no more care.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 8:39 pm to FightinTigersDammit
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There used to be a rule that the driver had to be able to extricate himself from the car (alone) in three seconds or something like that
Here’s where the politics and BS of the FIA come into play: the time mandated to exit the car (which has been in the 3-5 second range for a long time) yet that big safety mandated rule, was magically increased to 10-15 seconds this year.
So the whole “halo adds safety” jargon is a bit hypocritical
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:09 pm to BlueWaffleHouse
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yet that big safety mandated rule, was magically increased to 10-15 seconds this year.
Because that fire will wait patiently, under the new rules.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:10 pm to RuLSU
No more Hobbs and Matchett bickering and Duffy mediating, will miss the American perspective with Skysports feed.
Hoping Haas has matured and can evolve through the season instead of starting strong and failing to develop through the season. FP1 and 2 should show where Renault and Honda start the season on power
Hoping Haas has matured and can evolve through the season instead of starting strong and failing to develop through the season. FP1 and 2 should show where Renault and Honda start the season on power
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:29 pm to BigJR
Hobbs has been around so long, he was Donahue's teammate at Penske for a time. Always liked him.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 10:16 pm to BigJR
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No more Hobbs and Matchett bickering and Duffy mediating, will miss the American perspective with Skysports feed.
Hoping Haas has matured and can evolve through the season instead of starting strong and failing to develop through the season. FP1 and 2 should show where Renault and Honda start the season on power
I just hope for Alonso's sake Renault gives him something to work with. If not I hope he makes the switch full-time to Indy.
This post was edited on 3/21/18 at 10:17 pm
Posted on 3/21/18 at 11:41 pm to FightinTigersDammit
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Because that fire will wait patiently, under the new rules.
Maybe the halo has a built in sprinkler that detects Fire & squirts the driver with water?
Posted on 3/21/18 at 11:42 pm to BlueWaffleHouse
What’s the purpose of the halo? Deflecting rogue tires or what?
This post was edited on 3/21/18 at 11:43 pm
Posted on 3/21/18 at 11:51 pm to FightinTigersDammit
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Aren't all aero bits 'fiddly'?
On F1 cars they are.
Posted on 3/22/18 at 7:47 am to FightinTigersDammit
quote:I think it's a question of picking your poison. While fire will always be a hazard, incidents involving deaths from head trauma in open-wheel racing seem to be on the rise with Justin Wilson, Jules Bianchi, and Maria de Villota all losing their lives in incidents where the halo might have saved them. Felipe Massa, Kimi Raikkonen and James Hinchcliffe have also had very close calls with the open cockpits.
Because that fire will wait patiently, under the new rules.
Posted on 3/22/18 at 7:48 am to sms151t
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What’s the purpose of the halo? Deflecting rogue tires or what?
Posted on 3/22/18 at 8:59 am to MountainTiger
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Did you guys see that McLaren picked up a sponsor for their halo? It's a company that makes flip flops.
Zac Brown is a genius.
While everyone else is losing sponsors, he's got a team that finished 9th (second to last) grabbing companies and getting headlines.
Posted on 3/22/18 at 9:21 am to BigJR
How are the SkySports commentators? Since ESPN is carrying their coverage.
Posted on 3/22/18 at 9:31 am to UncleFestersLegs
I think it's debatable whether the halo would have helped in any of those incidents. It seems like this is just a feelgood measure so that they can say they're trying to do something about safety.
I'm hoping Haas gets a sponsorship from Victoria's Secret.
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Zac Brown is a genius.
While everyone else is losing sponsors, he's got a team that finished 9th (second to last) grabbing companies and getting headlines.
I'm hoping Haas gets a sponsorship from Victoria's Secret.
This post was edited on 3/22/18 at 9:33 am
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