F1 2008

Could be interesting without the TC though.
I was watching some videos from the early 90s seasons (Mansell and Williams) and there were a lot more spins. The starts were also good!!
I'd forgotten how Alesi used to do it - coming from about eighth on the grid into about 2nd pos

Originally Posted by BigFoot

Well, Alonso's been pretty quick with the 07 car without electroic aids. Would be good to see him go head to head with LH and possibly both off the track*

I can't wait(and i hope) that they will meet frequently on the same piece of the road. It would be by far the most exciting part in 08(if it happens).
But i still think that Renault isn't going straight to the top just like that.

jerez Final day(Wet conditions)

Pos Driver Team Time Laps
1. Glock Toyota (B) 1:19.799 96*
2. Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes (B) 1:20.099 73*
3. Alonso Renault (B) 1:20.363 49
4. Bourdais Toro Rosso-Ferrari (B) 1:20.407 51
5. Massa Ferrari (B) 1:20.500 85*
6. Kovalainen McLaren-Mercedes (B) 1:20.535 79*
7. Kobayashi Toyota (B) 1:20.577 53
8. Raikkonen Ferrari (B) 1:20.646 88*
9. Nakajima Williams-Toyota (B) 1:20.758 57
10. Sutil Force India-Ferrari (B) 1:21.705 71
11. Webber Red Bull-Renault (B) 1:22.275 53
12. Coulthard Red Bull-Renault (B) 1:22.581 54*
13. Hulkenberg Williams-Toyota (B) 1:24.023 65
14. Vettel Toro Rosso-Ferrari (B) 1:24.873 50

* 2008 car

Auto, Motor und Sport Magazine has it that by the first day of the season, Mercedes will acquire a majority stake in McLaren.

Bye bye Ronster?

Originally Posted by andyroo75

Could be interesting without the TC though.
I was watching some videos from the early 90s seasons (Mansell and Williams) and there were a lot more spins. The starts were also good!!
I'd forgotten how Alesi used to do it - coming from about eighth on the grid into about 2nd pos

That's a good point the starts should be a bit more random.

Originally Posted by BigFoot

Auto, Motor und Sport Magazine has it that by the first day of the season, Mercedes will acquire a majority stake in McLaren.

Bye bye Ronster?

Buying out either of the other share holders would also give a majority stake. The finance company who own 30% might be up for a quick profit.

Originally Posted by BigFoot

Auto, Motor und Sport Magazine has it that by the first day of the season, Mercedes will acquire a majority stake in McLaren.

Bye bye Ronster?

I would be very surprised if Ronnie boy would let go of control of McClaren.

McLaren has extended Hamilton's contract until 2012. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Apparently from this season, drivers will not be penalised by 10 grid positions for the substitution of their car's engine (at least, for the first one).

Originally Posted by BigFoot

Apparently from this season, drivers will not be penalised by 10 grid positions for the substitution of their car's engine (at least, for the first one).

Have you got a link for that, as I've not seen it reported elsewhere, thanks.

Wouldn't hurt you to use google Gary


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That links from 2006

Williams and Renault first testing
The Official Formula 1 Website

I'd love to see Williams up ate the front of the grid again, I'm not sure if it will happen though...

Originally Posted by andyroo75

Williams and Renault first testing
The Official Formula 1 Website

I think that only Ferrari and BMW still haven't fully lifted the upper front wing
over a lowered nose cone....yet There is still time before Melbourne

Originally Posted by Gary Slegg

That links from 2006

Ooops, sorry

I did read it on motorsportblog.it but couldn't find a link in English

Originally Posted by BigFoot

Ooops, sorry

I did read it on motorsportblog.it but couldn't find a link in English

here it is
autosport.com - F1 News: No penalty for first engine change in 2008

Nice one Peter