See today Mansell would have got a drive through and the race would be ruined.
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In that race, he had already been disqualified but just kept going. Reckons he didn't know...Comment
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Getting more manufactured by the minute!
Formula 1 proposes two mandatory pitstops for 2014
Formula 1 drivers will be forced to make two pitstops, as well as face a strict limit on how long they can stay out for, if proposals for new 2014 tyre rules are accepted by teams next month.
AUTOSPORT has learned that detailed tweaks to the regulations, which will have a dramatic impact on strategy and spectacle, have been tabled for discussion at next month's F1 Strategy Group meeting.
The rules, if accepted and then agreed by the F1 Commission and FIA's World Motor Sport Council, will demand that each driver must stop twice during the race to fit new tyres.
Furthermore, drivers will not be allowed to use the 'prime' specification of tyres for more than 50 per cent of the race distance, while the 'option' compound will not be allowed to be used for more than 30 per cent of the race distance.
Should the rule changes be accepted, they will almost certainly reduce the importance of tyre strategy in the races as there will no longer be an incentive to eke out a longer life from the tyres.
Getting rid of the focus on tyres next year is something that Pirelli itself has been eager for, after a 2013 season that was dominated by talk about their products.
As well as delamination issues and the British Grand Prix blow-outs, Pirelli faced criticism from several leading drivers about the nature of the high-degrading tyres.
Pirelli motorsport director Paul Hembery said earlier this month that his company simply wanted a clear answer from the sport's bosses about what type or product it wanted.
"We want a clear input and it clearly defined, because the characteristic [of criticism] this year is that people have maybe forgotten what we were asked to do," he said.
Pirelli tyres
"That has got lost somewhere in the passage of time, and that is the important thing that we want to make sure is resolved.
"Somebody needs to tell us what they want to do."
TESTING TWEAKS TO BE DISCUSSED
Proposals to help deliver Pirelli more testing opportunities have also been tabled for discussion at the Strategy Group meeting.
As well as the idea of teams devoting one their eight in-season test days to specific tyre testing for Pirelli, it is also suggested that one of F1's pre-season test days is turned into a wet weather evaluation.
It will be up to Pirelli to nominate the day, as well as pay for the soaking of whichever track is chosen.Comment
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Hulkenberg has moved back to Force India, interesting to see who gets the 2nd seatComment
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Whitmarsh seemed to think Perez was going there. Di Resta has to be nailed on to replace his cousin in IndyCar?Comment
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I think Di Resta did himself no favours earlier in the season moaning and taking pot shots at the team, I can imagine he'll end up in Indy as well.
Perez is possible, he brings good investment by all accounts but maybe they'll keep Sutil for another season?Comment
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Sutil is just so mediocre and doesn't bring an awful lot of finance. Perez has bags more potential to lift them up a level results wise and he brings Carlos Slim cash too. Makes too much sense really.
I'm still sickened by the Maldonado thing though. I only hope the financial problems Lotus have had this season mean they have a bad car next. Can't stand Maldonado, or the finance gets drives direction F1 has now.
So disillusioned.Comment
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Listenening to an F1 podcast today and it was mentioned that there's a McLaren civil war going on between Whitmarsh and Dennis who wants control back. Hadn't heard that before,won't help them get over a poor year!Comment
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James Allen on F1 perchance?
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Is Di Resta without a drive now? He's such an arrogant prick, like making it to F1 was the end of the story.Comment
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Bit mad this last change,if this scheme had always been the case Hamilton would be without a world title,Massa would have 1 and Seb and Alonso would have 3 each.
Paris – 9 December 2013
Following a meeting of the F1 Strategy Group and the Formula One Commission in Paris today, the following items have been unanimously approved:
• Cost cap
The principle of a global cost cap has been adopted. The limit will be applied from January 2015.
A working group will be established within the coming days comprising the FIA, representatives of the Commercial Rights Holder and Team representatives.
The objective of the working group will be to have regulations approved by the end of June 2014.
• Pirelli Tyre test – Bahrain, 17-19 December, 2013
The F1 Commission agreed to a change to the 2013 Sporting Regulations, on safety grounds, allowing the Formula One tyre supplier to carry out a three-day test in Bahrain from 17-19 December, 2013. All Formula One teams have been invited to take part in the test and six have accepted: Red Bull Racing, Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren, Force India and Toro Rosso.
• Driver numbers
Drivers will be asked to choose their race number, between 2 and 99, for the duration of their career in the FIA Formula One World Championship. Number 1 will be reserved for the current World Champion, should he choose to use it.
If more than one driver choses the same number, priority will be given to the driver who finished highest in the previous year’s championship.
• New penalties
The principle of a five-second penalty for minor infringements was agreed. In what form such a penalty will be applied will be discussed with Formula One’s teams in order that a new regulation be introduced for 2014 season.
• Points for the last race
Double drivers’ and constructors’ points will be awarded at the final race of the Formula One season in order to maximise focus on the Championship until the end of the campaign.
These changes are immediately applicable, given the mandate assigned to the FIA President at the last World Motor Sport Council meeting, held on 4 December in Paris.
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A 5 second penalty as well. They really are taking the racing out of F1. Pretty soon there will be no racing or overtaking at all.Comment
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Double points and career numbers? Gashtastic.Football without Origi is nothingComment
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Sounds like a merchandising thing - Like CR7 and all that crap.Originally posted by ChesterDave View PostComment
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