frannyo 2 Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 What you think, fellow F1 fans (I think I can still call myself that, even after last seasons borefest)? I'm not too sure myself, it will be interesting to see it in action. Link to post Share on other sites
Lama 0 Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 I think the FAI have really excelled themselves (not)this time around!!! I think it would have to be the most rediculous/ludicrous rule changes since the grooved tyres were introduced. READ: THEY SUCK let me get this right, as i have only heard rumours and read no actual news article on it. have they gone ahead and removed all telemetry from the vehicles???? what century do we live in?? they may as well give shuey and the boys an old sterling moss car to race in!!! this i believe is one of the biggest steps back the sport has ever made Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 I hadnt heard that - I just heard that there was no Sunday warmup and that qualifying is now in 2 sessions - and each driver goes out along.... Link to post Share on other sites
maynard 0 Posted February 25, 2003 Share Posted February 25, 2003 Heres the new rules: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/2701659.stm and here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/2369307.stm Link to post Share on other sites
cal 6 Posted February 25, 2003 Share Posted February 25, 2003 It all looks a bit drastic to me, but not in the right direction. We shall see. Link to post Share on other sites
frannyo 2 Posted February 27, 2003 Author Share Posted February 27, 2003 Check this: http://www.atlasf1.com/bb/showthread.php?s=1ed322871d221012df5bfc30a87d155f&threadid=53610 Link to post Share on other sites
klingon 10 Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 And check this out too: http://www.dailyf1.com/en/news/news.php?id=3091 It should be interesting to see the farce in action. Link to post Share on other sites
frannyo 2 Posted March 4, 2003 Author Share Posted March 4, 2003 It all sounds so bad, I just hope it turns out to be better than I think it will. Link to post Share on other sites
scoobydoo 0 Posted March 6, 2003 Share Posted March 6, 2003 It's this weekend, isn't it? Link to post Share on other sites
oo 1 Posted March 6, 2003 Share Posted March 6, 2003 Yes, starting tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites
frannyo 2 Posted March 7, 2003 Author Share Posted March 7, 2003 First session to start in less than 2 hours. Anyone watching? Link to post Share on other sites
Lama 0 Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 yeah i am watching, provisional poll goes to barichello, 2 - raikkonen 3 - shuey webber was 15ish i think bring on tomorrows qualifying Link to post Share on other sites
klingon 10 Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 Not that much changes then, it seems.... I missed it, was it on TV? Link to post Share on other sites
Lama 0 Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 klingon uh there are a few changes/upsets in the grid so far, but it is only preliminary. yeah it was on TV here in oz (and still is) not sure which "empire" you are in but channel 10 now has the F1 coverage (thank the lord) channel nine has given up on trying to cover motersport altogether and is concentrating on the foot(yob)ball as they always do (surprise Surprise). good thing since they have been doing a woefull job in the past few years!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Lama 0 Posted March 8, 2003 Share Posted March 8, 2003 sorry, stand corrected here is the preliminary grid 20 Justin Wilson - Minardi 19 Antonio Pizzonia - Jaguar 18 Jos Verstappen - Minardi 17 Ralph Firman - Jordan 16 Ralf Schumacher - Williams 15 Mark Webber - Jaguar 14 Giancarlo Fisichella - Jordan 13 Heinz-Harald Frentzen - Sauber 12 Nick Heidfeld - Sauber 11. Cristiano da Matta - Toyota 10 Juan Pablo Montoya - Williams 9 Jarno Trulli - Renault 8. Olivier Panis - Toyota 7. Fernando Alonso - Renault 6. David Coulthard - McLaren 5. Jenson Button - BAR 4. Michael Schumacher - Ferrari 3. Jacques Villeneuve - BAR 2. Kimi Raikkonen - McLaren 1. Rubens Barrichello - Ferrari Link to post Share on other sites
igloo 3 Posted March 8, 2003 Share Posted March 8, 2003 BAR? Whoah. Is it true they can't fill up between finishing their qualifying lap and the race? Maybe it will be interesting... Link to post Share on other sites
frannyo 2 Posted March 10, 2003 Author Share Posted March 10, 2003 It had nothing to do with the new rules, but that was a FUN F1 race! I'm almost surprised myself Link to post Share on other sites
oblivion 5 Posted March 10, 2003 Share Posted March 10, 2003 I watched it too, and it was a good race to watch. I can't help but feel though that it was just the weather making it fun and next race we'll be back to the usual red car races. Link to post Share on other sites
Lama 0 Posted March 10, 2003 Share Posted March 10, 2003 frannyo, well after being glued to the tv most of the weekend watching the action, i am a little convinced that the new rules will make the sport a little more enjoyable to watch and in saying that it certainly did make it a closer race! i am not saying that i agree with the new rules (in particular the telemetry hoo-haa.... thats crazy) mearly saying that it may make things closer. the teams will have to adapt to it, and maybe once they do then we may go back to the old days of scuderia 1 & 2 on the podium. but all in all, it was one of the most enjoyable races in recent years! congratulations go to mclaren.... hopefully they will be able to keep it up as the year progresses!! bring on malaysia Link to post Share on other sites
fukdane 2 Posted March 10, 2003 Share Posted March 10, 2003 I watched it too - interesting. Qualifying is a bore to watch, and like all yous said not sure how much new rules had to do with the race being interesting or not, but yeah is was one of the funner races of the last few years. Lets hope it continues. Link to post Share on other sites
LiquidX 0 Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 OK what about this: Saturday qualifying, sunny weather. The slower cars from Friday go out and do their qualifying first, right? But then suddenly it starts raining for the last races, those who were fastest on Friday. What happens? Is it just tough luck, and they'll all end up at the back of the grid. Or what? Link to post Share on other sites
Lama 0 Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 i guess it is just he luck of the draw liquidX Link to post Share on other sites
1 4 Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 That was a fun race. Here's hoping they will all be! Link to post Share on other sites
7-11 2 Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 Probably not I fear. This weekend in Malaysia we might see if F1 has really become interesting again or not. Link to post Share on other sites
frannyo 2 Posted March 19, 2003 Author Share Posted March 19, 2003 Well I just hope conditions are changeable again similar to in Oz. Here's to a fun race! Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts