Bahrain coming up!!

Principessa · Post 27 Feb 2006, 14:01

For those who still might have questions about the new qualifying format:
http://www.f1technical.net/news/1914

DaveKillens · Post 27 Feb 2006, 16:21

It's a weird qualifying system, and will lead to some very interesting strategies. The fact that if you don't make the final ten you can start the race with any fuel load will most likely lead to some weird racing. But weren't the rules to allow tire changes come after this new qualifying rule?
But I expect everyone to start the first two sessions on low fuel and soft (as close to qualifying spec) tires, and put in blistering times. Only in the last ten will we see them get cute, some will run slower times with more fuel.

Tom · Post 27 Feb 2006, 20:34

screwdrivers in engine block

I did that once.
Just comes shooting out the other side.

Made a hell of a lot of noise in the exhaust.

manchild · Post 28 Feb 2006, 01:28

Williams does it again!

Valencia testing

http://www.f1technical.net/news/1921

1 N Rosberg WilliamsF1 1:11.030
2 P de la Rosa McLaren Mercedes 1:11.238
3 M Webber WilliamsF1 1:11.372
4 H Kovalainen Renault 1:11.451
5 G Paffett McLaren Mercedes 1:13.055

West · Post 28 Feb 2006, 02:23

I'll be in San Francisco that weekend celebrating my friend's housewarming/engagement, so no 2006 kickoff for me

manchild · Post 28 Feb 2006, 05:24

West wrote:I'll be in San Francisco that weekend celebrating my friend's housewarming/engagement, so no 2006 kickoff for me

No such things as friends or family for me when there is F1 on TV.

Becker4 · Post 28 Feb 2006, 06:23

manchild wrote: No such things as friends or family for me when there is F1 on TV.

thats what you have us for

DaveKillens · Post 28 Feb 2006, 06:43

Two fellas were sitting in the stands watching a Formula One race.

One looks over at a distance and sees a funeral procession starting across a bridge.

He stands up, takes off his cap, and bows his head.

The procession crosses the bridge and the man puts on his cap, sits down and continues to watch the race.

The other guy says, "That was touching. I didn't know you had it in you."

The first guy responds, "Well, I guess it was the thing to do - after all, I was married to her for 40 years."

Principessa · Post 28 Feb 2006, 17:53

http://www.f1technical.net/news/1928

Principessa · Post 04 Mar 2006, 15:16

http://www.f1technical.net/news/1965

http://www.f1technical.net/news/1966

http://www.f1technical.net/news/1974

Starting to get the pres-season butterflies in my belly

....1 week to go, seems like ages

The teams are looking forward too

(read newsarticles

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f1.redbaron · Post 04 Mar 2006, 15:33

Principessa wrote:h ....1 week to go, seems like ages

If it helps, start counting down to the first practice session. That'll speed things up

Principessa · Post 04 Mar 2006, 15:49

Writing for the site helps too

But it seems so long...And I'll probably miss the start of the race because I will still be at the basketballcourt, playing my game....I will tape it for sure, but it's not the same

DaveKillens · Post 04 Mar 2006, 16:42

I can't wait, I can't wait, I just can't wait. It's been a long off season, and it's now so close to happening.
There is so much to look forward to, the new teams, the new qualifying format, and of course, the action itself. The drama, the excitment, I just can't wait.

f1.redbaron · Post 04 Mar 2006, 17:02

Something tells me that I'll come down with a flu on Friday, and will be forced to call in sick

DaveKillens · Post 04 Mar 2006, 17:23

cough cough, groan, cough cough. I feel it coming too.