Posts by swiftmaker12

stormybadger8 said:It’s interesting how two teams with such extreme packaging end up facing similar issues with the PU... it looks like Podrom tried to copy Newey, except he seemingly grabbed the exact blueprints that were supposed to be tossed in the trash.😬

But honestly, the massive hurdle for everyone—or rather, the advantage held by Mečka—seems to be the brake-by-wire system and just managing the energy recovery for that hybrid setup. In that regard, the team itself seems far more critical than the actual PU manufacturer...
Because everything can look perfect on a workbench in a factory, but it's a completely different story once you see how it actually behaves under real track conditions during hard braking...
And frankly, I wouldn't be surprised if the biggest headache lies right within the McLaren department—perhaps they were even the ones giving Honda specific instructions on how to handle that MGU component of the PU...

In fact, the McLaren car looks incredibly strong in terms of initial launch power, but then it just falls apart before even hitting the halfway mark of a lap...
Which suggests they have a massive deficit in stored electrical energy compared to the rest of the field, rather than having a significantly lower peak PU output...
I can think of a few possible reasons for that...
a.) The batteries lack sufficient capacity
b.) The generators are too weak to charge the batteries effectively
c.) Some engineer messed up the brake-by-wire integration or the charging duration/intensity—my money is on this being the culprit.

Regardless, McLaren has plenty of experience with KERS systems, plenty of work with hybrids of this caliber in their own road cars, and solid software expertise in this area too...
So, it’s actually quite surprising that the Achilles' heel for McLaren-Honda is precisely the area where Honda should be strongest thanks to McLaren's input...

Besides, when you look at the struggles Red Bull had with Renault regarding the same issue, it really brings back memories of those massive KERS problems Red Bull dealt with years ago...
The KERS was constantly failing, and word was they were running a much weaker system than the competition...
So, looking at it that way, I'm not entirely convinced that Renault is solely to blame for that partnership's failure; I suspect a good portion of that mess was down to Red Bull themselves...

It's strange that McLaren-Honda hasn't reached out to Rimac yet to have them fix the battery issues!

Here’s a bit more context regarding why Schumacher decided to suddenly step away back in 2006:

http://www.f1technical.net/forum/vie...43c18d#p395732

Roger Wright94 said:So, you're saying the Italian press was the main reason behind Schumacher's retirement back in 2006?!
A little more context wouldn't hurt here.

I didn't actually say that anywhere...
The reality is that Luca di Montezemolo made the call—Schumacher's departure, or rather his stepping back, was basically forced his hand...
When Ferrari makes a move, they just unleash the local media pack—those hungry journalists—who immediately start making noise until the whole thing is settled overnight.

stormybadger8 said:Better start preparing for this... you might as well open up a training academy for the rookies and the four-season veterans while you're at it...
they'll need it—it’s a toss-up whether they or Alonso on the way will handle the pressure better. 😍

By the way, if anyone is looking to place a bet on the whole Vettel vs. Alonso to you situation, things are about to get intense. 😁

I’d take that deal right now—on one condition: they have to be teammates!

Corporate equals pack mentality.
It smells in a pack, sure, but at least it's warm...
Basically, you either have people following the herd or true free agents...

Throughout its history, Ferrari has basically tossed its drivers under the bus...
and naturally, they had the help of those Italian journalists—honestly, nobody in the world is quite as shameless when it comes to playing favorites.
Even our own reporters—who used to worship Ćiro back in the day and now act like they're above someone like Mamić—can't hold a candle to those Italian hacks.

They even treated the legend Schumacher like yesterday's news, just to prove that Ferrari is bigger than any single driver... and look where they ended up.

At this rate, they won't see another championship for decades...

Tyler Bennett5 said:Here’s a quick update before the new season kicks off:

Tesla, the sole supplier of batteries for the Formula E Championship, has confirmed that battery power output will be bumped up to 170kW for every race during the Championship's second season.

I'm really hoping this extra boost in power leads to even tighter, more thrilling racing.

Formula E is actually a pretty solid way to spend an afternoon.
Too bad it won't be hitting Monaco next year.

The last time I actually broke down in tears was when Andre Agassi won the US Open.....

And here I am again this morning......just feeling incredibly heavy-hearted......

Rest in peace, Julian.





Indianapolis 2013...some photos from back then

I used to think Zack—you know, the guy who’s constantly landing his helicopter in the Appalachian Mountains with Joe—was an ego tripper without equal in America,
but it turns out there are plenty of people here on Reddit who give him a run for his money...
which honestly caught me completely off guard...

this has easily been the wildest thread yet...

I don't have any intention of getting back into debates or discussions here on Formula 1.
I’ve been blocked from sending and receiving private messages—which honestly isn't surprising, given I was pretty rude to a few members and admins back in the day.
You can find me on Facebook under Matthew Nediljko in Miami
or reach me at 555-012-3456.
Autosport actually published four of my reports—three covering Formula E in Monaco and one on the Monaco Grand Prix.
They also promised to run a piece on the WEC 6 Hours of Spa, where I was working with official Media Accreditation.
If you give me a call, maybe we can meet up in either Los Angeles or Miami so I can show you all the photos.
Anyway, take care.
Pat is still waiting on an original autograph from Fernando Alonso, but he’s not answering his phone or replying to emails.
Best to everyone.

A shot from the terrace where I scored some free access on race day!

cosmicridge5 said:

😁😁😁

Regarding whatever is hanging around Lewis's neck—let's stick to the poetic term:

THE CHAIN !!!!!! (slang: necklaces)

stormybadger8 said:http://www.formula1.com/teams_and_dr...0/default.html
Who actually owns AT&T?

It feels a bit suspicious to me—maybe some Jewish interests... or even ISIS... the money trails are just strange.

Terry Carter2 said:Has there been any recent news regarding poor Bianchi?
😢

Nothing new yet.
The only thing is—Grosjean showed off his new helmet, which features a small sticker:
Forza Jules.

darkmarlin16 said:If you say so... 🙂

So this is Joži's winning theory for today... personally, I'm seeing more of Senna's vibe in Vettel's helmet—except Senna had those horizontal stripes, while these guys went with vertical ones...
but hey, at least there's some artistic consistency there...

Formula 1 isn't the core issue here.
The real problem is the declining quality of everyday life!
Formula 1 was never meant to be the sun that our daily lives orbit around.
Because money is tight and people are stuck at home—just scrolling through their screens all day long—
Formula 1 has turned into a breeding ground for manufactured, mindless news cycles. It’s how we've seen
this artificial sense of
supply and demand for the sport grow over the last decade or so—thanks to the internet and tech evolution.
It used to be simple: you had a race every two weeks, you watched it, maybe made a comment or two, and then went back to your actual life.
Now, when nearly half of the younger generation is struggling to find work, suddenly everyone becomes an "expert" on Formula 1...

And honestly, why should Formula 1 even be the main focus?
There are plenty of other racing series out there—and plenty of other sports, too—where you can
get your adrenaline fix just fine...

Mark Ruiz8 said:What channel did you guys watch the race on?
I guess I'll just have to hunt down a replay somewhere.

Honestly, I have no clue who had the broadcast...
Just head over to VIPBox, click the "motorsport" icon, and you can see the full schedule there.

Here’s some longer footage featuring the onboard view—plus a look at Alain Prost's reaction from the pit wall!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIUc...e_gdata_player

shadowhawk24 said:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8Bzmu1ZIVs

For those of you who missed it: check out that final corner on the very last lap.

Based on that move, it looks like he's actually the real father of Nicholas Ayrton Senna!
I mean, it turns out Alain Prost was just mad at Senna because Senna ended up stealing his wife!😲

It’s a relief that Nick Heidfeld didn't end up like Greg Moore during that crash at Fontana 1999 !!!!

Hey everyone.
It’s a bit tough to post this schedule, but here it is:
08/31 Spa F1
09/07 Historic GP
Monza F1

If anyone wants some company for 20 days straight—hit me up.
If you're traveling solo, let me know so we can link up at the track. Even though I don't drink, I'm happy to grab a round of beers for the group.

Thinking about that 2007 Spy Scandal after getting back into things. Honestly, if you've read the official reports, everything is pretty clear.
A quick shout-out to one specific forum member—I may have "roasted" him a little too hard, and now he's taking every chance he gets to poke fun at me.
If he enjoys the banter, I certainly don't mind.
Photos and updates should be popping up online somewhere soon.
🙂🙂🙂

I’m inclined to agree—Jordan probably decided to just pocket the sponsorship money himself.
It’s almost like he has some of Bernie's blood in him, refusing to let anyone else make a dime. I bet it was a similar story when he launched the American version of NASCAR; he managed to alienate everyone else after just a few issues. Even his supposed influence over Formula 1 broadcasts about ten years ago—which he loves to brag about—doesn't quite add up to me. I can't find any record of what his actual role was, and frankly, it seems a bit odd that he would exit the world of Formula 1 so abruptly. He must have seriously rubbed Bernie the wrong way—people don't just walk away from Formula 1 and everything tied to it that easily.🤷👎🙄