MuzzleFlash commented on the post, Ferrari not at fault over tyre blow-out – Vettel 6 years, 11 months ago
Nail on head.
By saying this was a wear induced failure, Pirelli are effectively saying their tyres are not fit for purpose. Sebastian should have been struggling around seconds off the pace before safety was […]
MuzzleFlash commented on the post, Bianchi's family "less optimistic" over his condition 7 years, 1 month ago
@hohum @anon @grat
You’re right, I’d forgotten Bianchi’s crash was the DAI one and De Villota’s the direct impact with a vehicle one.
MuzzleFlash commented on the post, Bianchi's family "less optimistic" over his condition 7 years, 1 month ago
I’d really like to see the next Formula E cars spec’d with closed cockpits. It’s a young enough formula to not suffer people complaining about ‘DNA’ and ‘history’, and would serve as a test bed to work out […]
MuzzleFlash commented on the post, Crash shows open cockpits are an "area of concern" 7 years, 1 month ago
The F16 style bubble canopy, just placed on top of a current F1 chassis, and only able to open upwards does have this problem.
A better solution is a slightly wider car, and doors either side of the driver, […]
MuzzleFlash commented on the post, Crash shows open cockpits are an "area of concern" 7 years, 1 month ago
Sorry, I thought the use of the word ‘tank’ was a reference to strength, rather than weight. It wouldn’t be anything near 20 tons. Probably a bit heavier than current cars, yes, but at some point the extra weight […]
MuzzleFlash commented on the post, Crash shows open cockpits are an "area of concern" 7 years, 1 month ago
I want the fastest racing cars in the world (implied by the ‘1’ in F1) designed as safely as possible. A 250mph tank, yes please.
Another really obvious hypocrisy regarding the general opinion on this: see how […]
MuzzleFlash commented on the post, Crash shows open cockpits are an "area of concern" 7 years, 1 month ago
“I think one of the best safety features available to drivers is to be surrounded by fellow professionals who know what they are doing.”
The crash this post talks about was caused by a world champion.
MuzzleFlash commented on the post, Crash shows open cockpits are an "area of concern" 7 years, 1 month ago
I always feel a bit disheartened when the open cockpit discussion comes up, and hear the comments from people saying it shouldn’t be implemented, even though if you scroll back through articles on Massa, Surtees, […]
MuzzleFlash commented on the post, Grosjean did not brake earlier in crash – Lotus 7 years, 2 months ago
Okay that makes more sense. So this won’t put engineers in a position where they have to choose between noise and power?
Seems a bit gimmicky in principle though, not far removed from the Jericho trumpets.
MuzzleFlash commented on the post, Grosjean did not brake earlier in crash – Lotus 7 years, 2 months ago
One for the turbo, one for noise. Probably the simplest way of doing that is using one bank of cylinders for each purpose I suppose?
MuzzleFlash commented on the post, 2015 a "write-off" for Red Bull – Horner 7 years, 3 months ago
“Those that want to spend that kind of money should have their own chmapionship. To expect Force India, Marussia, Sauber, Lotus and any other new team to compete well with billion dollar teams is madness.”
Or […]
MuzzleFlash replied to the topic New or return of real players in Formula One in the forum Formula One 7 years, 5 months ago
Only article I’ve seen on this is Mateschitz refuting the rumour, what other sources do you have?
Audi have continually denied any interest in F1 and their motorsports programs have always tried to maintain a road-relevance (Quattro, TDI) so short of an e-tron hybrid link, which they already achieve through their WEC program I don’t see why they…[Read more]
MuzzleFlash replied to the topic Monaco redesigns around Tabac corner in the forum Formula One 7 years, 6 months ago
I’m with @matt90 on this one. Going to assume it’s normal roadworks until we hear otherwise.
MuzzleFlash commented on the post, Ecclestone suggests possible return to V10 engines 7 years, 8 months ago
Wonder why they never considered letting teams continue to run the V8s for a few seasons if they wanted. In ’06 they let Toro Rosso run a V10 with a rev limiter didn’t they? Might have made for some interesting […]
MuzzleFlash commented on the post, "Now the really hard work begins" – Haas 8 years, 4 months ago
He was given the job at Red Bull because of the model.
MuzzleFlash commented on the post, FIA aware of sensor problems since January – Boullier 8 years, 4 months ago
@beejis60 Have to admit I hadn’t considered that, but the TRs and SRs both state respectively that the ECU and tyres have been chosen by the FIA, while the use of the sensor is in a TD, which is not binding and so […]
MuzzleFlash commented on the post, Losing podium better than retiring – Ricciardo 8 years, 4 months ago
I still have a feeling he’ll get it back, though the FIA will be determined not to set a precedence of uncertainty over the sensors.
MuzzleFlash commented on the post, FIA aware of sensor problems since January – Boullier 8 years, 4 months ago
@beejis60 5.1.4 merely states “Fuel mass flow must not exceed 100kg/h.” It does not mandate how this data is gathered, or say “When the FIA tell you to slow down, you must slow down.”
If the sensor is wrong it […]
MuzzleFlash commented on the post, FIA aware of sensor problems since January – Boullier 8 years, 4 months ago
Technical Directives have no legislative or regulatory value. The Technical Regulations and Sporting Regulations are the binding legal documents.
MuzzleFlash commented on the post, FIA aware of sensor problems since January – Boullier 8 years, 4 months ago
You are asking all the right questions.
Common rail fuel injection is a well matured technology, the fuel mass flow through the rails is that which is being requested by the engine to deliver the power […]
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