F1 2010/11 closed/pre season discussion - Page 5

Matty_ · 07-02-2011, 13:03

Sounds like he was stuck in the car for over an hour until the right cutting equipment could be brought in

This along with the Mark Webber and his bike incident could well make more teams insist on their drivers not doing a lot of activities. Then on the other hand the driver want`s to stay as fit and sharp as possible, is probably an adrenaline junky anyway so where do you draw the line! Simulators are all well and good but are far from the real thing...
I can`t see him racing for 6 months minimum.

mr_bo · 07-02-2011, 20:20

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Originally Posted by Matty_

Sounds like he was stuck in the car for over an hour until the right cutting equipment could be brought in

This along with the Mark Webber and his bike incident could well make more teams insist on their drivers not doing a lot of activities.

And J P Montoya don't forget with his tennis injury

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Originally Posted by Matty_

Then on the other hand the driver want`s to stay as fit and sharp as possible, is probably an adrenaline junky anyway so where do you draw the line!

I still think all attention should be focused on the 2011 season, adrenaline junky or not

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Originally Posted by Matty_

Simulators are all well and good but are far from the real thing...

I know, my avatar is a little clue

mr_bo · 08-02-2011, 13:41

On board cam from the car behind Kubica on the stage. 3 mins 15 secs in.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALbxM...layer_embedded

Oh my days, Kubica and his co-driver are lucky to be alive!

http://img715.imageshack.us/i/kubica3.png/

hedgie · 09-02-2011, 15:16

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Originally Posted by mr_bo

On board cam from the car behind Kubica on the stage. 3 mins 15 secs in.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALbxM...layer_embedded

Oh my days, Kubica and his co-driver are lucky to be alive!

http://img715.imageshack.us/i/kubica3.png/

In the photo is the armco simply put in the boot? Do we know for sure it protrudes straight through from the front?

mr_bo · 09-02-2011, 15:30

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In the photo is the armco simply put in the boot? Do we know for sure it protrudes straight through from the front?

No mate, it is impaled on the armco.

3d simulation:
http://www.formula1onlive.com/2011/0...rt-kubica.html

hedgie · 09-02-2011, 20:12

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No mate, it is impaled on the armco.

3d simulation:
http://www.formula1onlive.com/2011/0...rt-kubica.html

Yeah I since found this 3D visualization

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9goofv0CxAg

Apparently he is having another round of operations on his leg and elbow soon, sounds like he is getting mobility back in his hand which is apparently quite quick for this type of injury. Good Luck RK

Kymmy · 09-02-2011, 20:25

Nick Heidfeld is taking over Kubica's seat for testing.. Would be nice to see him take over for the proper races if any whilst Robert is recovering

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/9392434.stm

hedgie · 10-02-2011, 14:59

Update on Kubica's condition from Autosport.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/89370

Kubica has left the intensive care unit and has been moved to the normal ward following another good night He is now scheduled to undergo surgery to his foot and humerus tomorrow morning, before having an elbow operation on Monday. The operations are expected to last around four hours each.

After that, Kubica will return to the intensive care unit for post-surgery course.

Italian media reports that, if all goes well, the Renault driver could be discharged from hospital as early as the end of next week

Sounds about as positive as it could under the circumstances.

Best regards,

Martin

Cobbydaler · 10-02-2011, 20:13

Ford sues Ferrari over car name. Don't think you'd have any trouble distinguishing them!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12417757

Hom3r · 10-02-2011, 20:23

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Ford sues Ferrari over car name. Don't think you'd have any trouble distinguishing them!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12417757

No, because ferraris are heaps of unrealable crap.

(An old boss had one for 6 months 2 of which having its engine fixed, and he didn't drive it fast.)

Cobbydaler · 10-02-2011, 20:27

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No, because ferraris are heaps of unrealable crap.

(An old boss had one for 6 months 2 of which having its engine fixed, and he didn't drive it fast.)

It's actually the new F150 F1 car name they're complaining about...

Now, if your Boss drove one of those on the streets!

sherer · 10-02-2011, 21:38

the article is out of date already. The car is now called the F-150 Italia and Ferrari will refer to it as that at all times, which it was anyway, and now drop the shorthand F-150.

As Ferrari stated they aren't selling, now ever will sell, the F-150 so not where the problem is to be honest

Hom3r · 10-02-2011, 21:43

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Originally Posted by Cobbydaler

It's actually the new F150 F1 car name they're complaining about...

Now, if your Boss drove one of those on the streets!

I stick by my first statement

Cobbydaler · 11-02-2011, 17:12

Schumacher fastest at Jerez on the second day...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/9394255.stm

hedgie · 13-02-2011, 21:27

Barrichello in the Williams fastest after day 4 of the test.

Good news for the team, they have a really technically innovative low line gear box and rear suspension setup to maximize airflow to the rear wing assembly.

http://scarbsf1.wordpress.com/2011/0...wline-gearbox/

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New thread for closed season talk, will also add a driver/constructor vote to it once all the drivers for the 2011 season are named..

Thread will close before the first qualifying of 2011

Time for the poll yet Kymmy pretty much certain Heidfeld is in at Renault, at least for the first half of the season..