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INteresting, however things were safer in the 80s-90s than in the 60s-70s. Wahhh wahhh

BUt how can you not adore Piquet with gems like this:

Another interesting story, this one on potential musical chairs among technical directors at some serious teams ahead of 2014: http://formula-one.speedtv.com/article/cooper-niki-lauda-and-the-brawn-lowe-saga-at-mercedes
Edited by Joffrey - 1/30/13 at 8:57pm

I haven't kept up with this thread nor F1 for a few weeks/months now - been focused on other things in life but it seems I'm back/on my way back to track with this...

Just read somewhere today that Paddy Lowe (tech.dir. for McLaren) is moving to Mercedes? Maybe following Hammy, more opportunities to make change, or Brawn sweet talked him. Paddy knows his sh1t very well... not suprised he's wanted.

I mentioned 'following Hammy' because everytime i've heard him speak to compare Hammy and Button, he seemed to favor the Hamster more the way he talked. Maybe just my own view on things.


In other news.... Force India still doesn't have a 2nd driver? Hopefully they'll announce it this weekend during practice.

He probably followed the money more than Hamilton. Not sure how I feel about Mercedes. They've had an odd off season. Re force india, theiy two owners Vijay Mallya and Sahara guy have both had major financial issues in India. No idea what will happen to them

I don't see how Mercedes can succeed with Lauda, Wolff, and Brawn "in charge" of the team. I suspect there will be bloodletting before things get better. Also, Lowe was technical director at McLaren, but Mercedes already have three technical directors. How does that work?

Yeah, I read a tidbit about Vijay's financial issues.... sucks, FI is beginning to be a good team - let's hope they keep it together. Sutil was testing this past weekend and an F1 article quoted him somewhere along the lines of "...my manager and I have made it very easy for FI to make a decision..." (not verbatim!) so... Sutil may be back. Interesting to see the animosity between him and Hammy

@SB - yeah... it seems Merc is loading up with alot of brain, promising alot of brawn - ha! no pun intended.

And why is Lauda clinging to F1 for dear life? is he bored or still trying to get fame on his way to out.....out.. ?
Everytime I see/hear him speak or interview somebody I want to punch myself for watching then I want to punch him.
Just my POV, he annoys me.

Comparisons of short- and long-run deltas for each team suggest that Mercedes were running less fuel during their short runs than the other quick teams. He is quick, but it would be extraordinary for Mercedes to make up that much time on the leaders given the relative stability in the rules from 2012 to 2013. Not saying it's impossible, but it's unlikely, especially in light of their previous muddled seasons.

I believe this, too. It will be interesting to watch.

good reads, thanks for the links

There was a few mentioning that Hammy and Rosberg were old teammates pre-F1.... curious about the dynamics now of their relationship when the #1 and #2 Drivers are realized.

Nico wasn't bothered much by Schumacher.... but not sure about Lewis.




Last year's races were so close, attributed by most to new tires... since it'll be Pirelli's 2nd season, I hope noone figures out tire configs until late, to keep the races close/interesting. Even the boring circuits last year had me on the edge of my seat.

Schumacher's hiatus coincided with a complete change in the cars and amount of testing. I doubt Nico could have lived with him had he not taken the time off. But, in the end, we'll never know.

Tires are supposed to be less edgy this year, but also less durable and with a much wider gap in performance between the two tires at each race. I think we're in for a good 'un.