Spain Matchday 27 - April 27, 2008

Jason Campbell70 said:It’s honestly pretty straightforward; they have such a massive edge over everyone else that they can basically use the actual race as a live testing ground for whatever new solutions they want to try out on the car.☕

Yeah, Arthur Doyle70, there's probably some kind of catch involved, but if I caught that correctly, the lollipop man is still standing in his usual spot—it's just that he isn't holding a physical lollipop anymore, likely because they've swapped it out for some remote control that lets him trigger the signal on the display instead.🤷

I'm telling you, the manual says the whole system is automated now; the trigger is hardwired directly to the fuel inlet. Honestly, what's even the point of having a lollipop guy holding a remote? It just feels like asking for trouble—someone’s bound to mix up the signals and end up with a complete disaster in the pits. 🤷😁

Arthur Doyle70 said:I remember reading somewhere that the green light actually triggers the moment they pull the fuel hose away—just some kind of sensor mechanism. 🤷

But what happens if they haven't finished putting all the tires on yet? 😬

Well, I assume the car would still be up on its jacks in that scenario, but wouldn't it be quite the sight if a driver floored it and sent a mechanic flying while they were still tightening a lug nut? ☕

neonharbor18 said:

I stumbled upon this on an old forum, but nobody 🤷 seems to care. Does anyone actually get why they presented the spoilers for Kimi and Mass differently for the VN Spain😕
? Is there some logic I'm missing here?

It’s just a flexi-wing, 😬really.

Does anyone else here actually remember which anniversary we're celebrating tomorrow?😢

Dana Grant7 Asks:
Does anyone here know which anniversary we're celebrating tomorrow?😢

Tomorrow marks exactly one year since May 1st, 2007.😢

mistybear87 said:That's a flexi wing. 😬

Look, moderator, that’s just what crossed my mind.

Remember when I mentioned how that Red Bull rear end is so flexible? It just wobbles all over the place at high speeds.
Renault isn't an exception here either. It just wobbles and dances left and right. Since movable aerodynamic surfaces are strictly banned under F1 technical regulations, I’m expecting officials to at least issue a warning regarding this questionable detail—just like they did with Ferrari 2006.
With Ferrari, those "upgrades" were practically non-existent. I mean, were they even making any changes at all? It felt like the car's nose stayed exactly the same.

Jason Campbell70 said:Tomorrow marks exactly one year since May 1st, 2007😢

Honestly, give me a break... you people call yourselves F1 fans? I feel like I need to sit you all down and give you a lecture like you're some random forty-year-old auntie who doesn't know her way around a track...

Anniversary of the passing of Ayrton Senna😢😢😢

Dana Grant7 said:Anniversary of the passing of Ayrton Senna 😢😢😢

🤷Never heard of him

Jason Campbell70 said:🤷never heard of him

You've seriously never heard of Ayrton Senna???

I can't even believe this😲😲😲

Like, what are you even doing hanging out in this thread then???

The guy was the absolute king of wet races. They used to call him the Rain men. A Brazilian legend. World Champion.

He passed away on May 1st, 1994, at Imola during the Tamburello corner...

Good grief, people, where have you been living???😲😲😲

Dana Grant7 said:Give me a break... if you call yourselves F1 fans, then maybe a forty-year-old aunt needs to sit you down and give you a lesson...

The anniversary of Ayrton Senna's passing😢😢😢

Don't worry, we all know it by heart. ☕
It’s just the right time for someone to kick off yet another debate about whether it was Schumacher or Senna, or perhaps more talk about Schumacher's podium finishes—or whatever else comes up. ☕

mistybear87 said:don't sweat it, we're all intimately familiar with that one ☕
it’s basically prime time for someone to drag out the whole Schumacher versus Ayrton Senna debate again, or start obsessing over Schumacher's podium celebrations, or whatever other tired trope comes up ☕

Look, we all remember those celebrations just fine...😢😢😢

And honestly, that's exactly why I always found Schumi pretty obnoxious👎

Dana Grant7 said:Never heard of Ayrton Senna???

I’ve heard of him. Watched him. I even watched someone better.☕

Dana Grant7 said:Can't believe it.😲 😲 😲

Not much I can do for you there.🤷

Dana Grant7 said:Then what are you even doing on this thread???

Correcting other people's typos.

Dana Grant7 said:The absolute master of wet races. They called him Rain man. Brazilian. World Champion.

Rain man—the man for the rain, not Rain men.☕

Dana Grant7 said:Died May 1st, 1994, at Imola in the Tamburello corner...

That part you got right.

Dana Grant7 said:Good grief, people, where on earth are you all living???😲😲😲

America, Dalmejša👍

Tomorrow’s basically a national holiday for anyone who actually lives for F1

shadowmaker43 said:tomorrow is a holiday for any true F1 fan

Tomorrow is a big day for everyone☕

Especially for the retirees heading out to grab some chili and sausages at a local stadium. Hopefully they have enough in stock this year.🤷

A quick favorite suggestion for our esteemed moderator, mistybear87:🙏
just close this thread. It's becoming pointless.😁

I'm with you on that one.

Jason Campbell70 said:Look, my dear moderator, this idea just occurred to me.

You remember when I was arguing about how the rear wing on the Red Bull is far too flexible and starts wobbling like crazy at high speeds.
Well, it turns out Renault isn't any different, either. The thing just chatters and dances left and right, and since moveable aerodynamic surfaces are strictly prohibited under the F1 technical regulations, I fully expect the stewards to give Renault at least a formal warning regarding this questionable detail, much like they did back when it was Ferrari 2006.
The difference is that with Ferrari, those "movements" were practically immeasurable—if you can even call them movements at all, considering it’s just the nose of the car.

Man, how much time did it take you to finally start clinging
to the rulebook...
instead of actually banning something useful? 😁

Dana Grant7 said:Look, we all remember how much everyone loved celebrating him...😢😢 😢

And that’s exactly why I always found Michael Schumacher to be such a jerk.👎

Man, here we go again.
This thread is supposed to be about VN Spain.
Let's try to actually stay on track for once. ☕

mistybear87 said:But what if they haven't even finished mounting all the tires? 😬

I mean, I’m pretty sure the car would still be up on the stands, but it’d be one hell of a sight if the driver just floored it and sent a mechanic flying while they were still trying to tighten a lug nut. ☕

Look, I know it sounds a bit out there, but like I said before, I read it somewhere.🤷

hollowhawk412 said:Man, how long did it take you to finally pull yourself together?
Regarding the regulations...
If I had my way, I’d probably start banning things already. 😁

The rule is clear: movable aerodynamic surfaces are strictly prohibited.
That engine cover fin on the Renault and the Red Bull? Is it an aerodynamic surface? YES!
Is it mobile? Yes!
Is something like that against the rules? Absolutely.

I hope Max will be feeling generous when it comes to handing out penalties.😁

Jason Campbell70 said:The rule clearly bans any moving aero parts.
But that little fin on the engine cover over at Renault and Red Bull—is that an aero surface? Yeah, it is.
Is it movable? You bet it is.
And is that kind of thing against the rules? Absolutely.

I just hope Max is feeling generous when he starts handing out penalties.😁

Besides, even if they catch them, 😁

it won't change a damn thing in the standings.😢