in f1 tests drivers without out a superlicence must have a green light on back of car… kubica today didn’t have that. doesn’t the team need to apply for superlicence? its not needed for a test. and don’t the team also have to show a contract when applying for superlicence? looking nice for Kubica, the team even gave him extra 2 hours more then planned for today (at the expense of stroll). Nico Rosberg was at the track looking pretty happy with his managing client. we might get a qualifying sim tomorrow from kubica, today he put in super consistent times, at the end some even witing thousands or a second.
I know that, but I thought a team has to apply for the superlicence, and not it being granted instantly to a driver. for a test the team does not need to apply. correct me if I’m wrong on the application part then.
Some sponsors missing from some cars (McLaren, Force India [Rear wing]). I guess this classes as pre-2018? Some sponsorship’s run out on the last race of 2017?
The Force India rear wing was sponsored by Johnnie Walker. I don’t think they came up with an alternate design for the Abu Dhabi GP. The McLaren rear wing, on the other hand, was self-sponsorship. Maybe they managed to bag someone?
Santander is a possibility, given that ‘Nando is in McL. I doubt Petrobras would be willing to sponsor right now, since they’ve been doing some corporate financial restructuring recently. I doubt the Board would be eager to sponsor a racing team, especially one without a Brazilian driver.
Hundreds of millions of pounds spent, and McLaren just screw the Halo on with a couple of self tappers…. the spirit of the Garagista lives on Love it :)
cbatologin
28th November 2017, 10:29
Interesting to see aero bits on the halo already (McLaren)
SM
28th November 2017, 10:36
look at that halo on the mclaren
Kie
28th November 2017, 10:53
Doesn’t look that bad. I think we will get used to it in time.
Phylyp (@phylyp)
28th November 2017, 10:57
Interesting to see some aero elements on the top of the halo.
Sundar Srinivas Harish
28th November 2017, 13:05
I don’t think Todt and co. would be too pleased about that.
spoutnik (@spoutnik)
28th November 2017, 11:47
I think it even looks good!
Gary
28th November 2017, 14:06
Oh yeah, it just looks awesome.
Dave
28th November 2017, 10:42
With the Halo I want to know what everyone thought of it.
Osama
29th November 2017, 7:24
I absolutely loathe it from the bottom of my heart, and it is the reason I shall not be watching anymore F1 races.
Shimks (@shimks)
29th November 2017, 11:42
You say that now but you’ll be back! :D
Phylyp (@phylyp)
28th November 2017, 10:53
First thoughts:
– Not another Renault engine blowout
– Wow, Ferrari are running a street sweeper
Sundar Srinivas Harish
28th November 2017, 13:07
With Alonso’s luck, Renault will be the turbohybrid era Honda of 2018 onward.
kpcart
28th November 2017, 11:45
in f1 tests drivers without out a superlicence must have a green light on back of car… kubica today didn’t have that. doesn’t the team need to apply for superlicence? its not needed for a test. and don’t the team also have to show a contract when applying for superlicence? looking nice for Kubica, the team even gave him extra 2 hours more then planned for today (at the expense of stroll). Nico Rosberg was at the track looking pretty happy with his managing client. we might get a qualifying sim tomorrow from kubica, today he put in super consistent times, at the end some even witing thousands or a second.
Hugh (@hugh11)
28th November 2017, 12:47
I believe because of his scenario, to get a superlicence he just needed to a certain number of km in the car, which he did at Renault
kpcart
28th November 2017, 12:51
I know that, but I thought a team has to apply for the superlicence, and not it being granted instantly to a driver. for a test the team does not need to apply. correct me if I’m wrong on the application part then.
Boli (@boli)
28th November 2017, 13:02
Some sponsors missing from some cars (McLaren, Force India [Rear wing]). I guess this classes as pre-2018? Some sponsorship’s run out on the last race of 2017?
Sundar Srinivas Harish
28th November 2017, 13:13
The Force India rear wing was sponsored by Johnnie Walker. I don’t think they came up with an alternate design for the Abu Dhabi GP. The McLaren rear wing, on the other hand, was self-sponsorship. Maybe they managed to bag someone?
Telvee32 (@telvee32)
28th November 2017, 16:14
Rumours abound that either or both of Santander and Petrobras are looking at McLaren.
Sundar Srinivas Harish
29th November 2017, 11:57
Santander is a possibility, given that ‘Nando is in McL. I doubt Petrobras would be willing to sponsor right now, since they’ve been doing some corporate financial restructuring recently. I doubt the Board would be eager to sponsor a racing team, especially one without a Brazilian driver.
G
28th November 2017, 13:09
Hundreds of millions of pounds spent, and McLaren just screw the Halo on with a couple of self tappers…. the spirit of the Garagista lives on
Love it :)
G