brave1heart

I'm not sure Force India really is considered competitive. Besides, DiResta is so good, he will make any teammate look mediocre

KPerez

Yes, I agree it is more difficult to build and optimize a forced induction engine than normally aspirated engine. That said, turbo charged engines R not new to F1 and were used extensively in the "old" days. I am not sure but I think Renault had a turbo charged car back in the 70-80's. Similarly, blown diffusers, used this year, were also prevalent in years gone past. So my confusion is why does Renault now find it so "complex" and "difficult" to develop a V6 turbo for F1? After all this is a company that presently has an extensive offerings of turbo charging in their production cars. Perhaps Renault is blowing smoke up their own chimney.

Later, Ken

KPerez

I used the term "competitive" for FI in the sence that they R certainly better than Williams, the team were the Hulk had his last seat and FI is near/at the top of the mid field runners....and yes, the Hulk will have work cut out for himself trying to match DiResta.

Later, Ken

GG06MR

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Correct me if I'm wrong, but the turbo cars in the "old days" were not as limited by so many additional rules and regulations, such as max revs, longevity, etc., and they also had unlimited transmissions to work with, so could maximize gear ratios for each track. They're pretty much being tasked with coming up with the best set-up for all tracks, corners, conditions based primarily on simualtions and past history, and I can not imagine that is an easy thing to do.

KPerez

Sounds reasonable...it would B nice if Renault would provide a little more detail explaining their difficutlies when discussing this issue....but I guess they would rather leave the general public and competitors completely in the dark.

Later, Ken

KPerez

If I had this guy around my neck, I would not B smiling! http://www.yallaf1.com/2011/12/19/mo...winning-again/
I can't let it go.

Later, Ken

KPerez

Well, the news this time of year is a little slow but then all of a sudden... Santa has come to the rescue...The big gas bag, Montezemolo is going to leave Ferrari for a run at italian politics, a job well suited to his skills, diarrhea of the mouth. Evidence U ask?... "The second republic has failed. We need new faces and new ideas because the next elections will be of historic importance,....[signed] Luca di Montezemolo, future president of Italy". Now if he does run and looses, God forbid, then he will come wimpering home to Ferrari for his old seat. So I have this Recommendation for Ferrari: Don't do it...this is UR chance to get rid of an old boil that should have been excised years ago. Find somebody that represents the company with deeds rather than BS. ....I feel much better now!...Than U Santa

Later, Ken

KPerez

Like all politicians and blowhards, taking everything that they say and write as BS: http://www.yallaf1.com/2011/12/22/mo...dency-reports/
the Grinch just stole a major X-Mass present from me

Later, Ken

GG06MR

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Ken,

I think your new year's resolution should be to think more positive next year.

DaWorstPlaya

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Talking about blowing, could someone clarify if only one company will be building the turbos for all teams in an attempt to cut costs. I could've sworn I heard one of the SpeedTV announcer mention that during the last race.

KPerez

When it comes to Ferrari's talking head, I loose it...maybe some therapy...on the sofa, " Doc, I just can't help myself..." U NO the rest.

Later, Ken

KPerez

We all knew Kimi loved to party and that fun and drinks were had. That said, it seems Kimi is on the hard stuff a la Akvavit and Vodka...This from Berger: “But is he capable of reaching the top again? I would say 50/50. To achieve this, he may need to lift his foot off the vodka and impose better self discipline”

Later, Ken

KPerez

Not much doing these days except talk about who will get Williams seat next to Maldenado...looked like Sutil was best bet but now Rubens got some extra $$ making his claim to retain seat more likely...experience in development and past race results but this brings up the issue: Keep established drivers (Rubens, Schumi, Truilli, DeLaRosa, etc) or let the new guys have a shot....Take Senna for the latter, is he really worthy or is his last name carrying him along? He did get a shot with a competitive team at Renault but really did not shine there...so how much time does one need in what car to prove his worth? Rubens drove in a top car and won a few but could not really outdrive Ferrari's #1 (although team orders provided more wins than he, Schumi, deserved)...yet looked mediocre at best while at Williams...for latter, was it him i.e., he's lost it or was it the crappy car? In short, how does one size up the potential of a driver when he driving a slower car/different car than his competitors and how do U compare same to the older drivers who have won GP's but in faster/competitive cars? Since there is no IROC in F1, I guess it becomes a real crap shoot.

Later, Ken

KPerez

Well, it seems that the big boys have been wheelin and dealin behind closed doors: http://www.yallaf1.com/2012/01/05/to...-new-concorde/
Bernie mantra seems to B: If U leave FOTA and sign new Concord (thereby forcing others teams to follow), U get extra $$$...so if any of U thought F1 had no political antics, this should put that idea to bed!

Later, Ken

GG06MR

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LOL. Ferrari, first to leave, or at least threaten to leave, and also first to come back. Sucks to be the rest of the teams following them back and forth like a little puppy. McLaren, Mercedes, Renault, etc. have to be pissed about this.....unless they'll all be getting a big chunk of money from F1 to drop FOTA.