Formula 1 - 2013/2014 Season

[Dom1878]

First images released today of the Lotus:

 

[TheFinnFan]

 

[d34noj]

Anything new about that chassis we ought to know about?

 

[Dylan]

Not a whole lot of regulation changes...although the noses are being revised so they aren't so damn ugly!!!!!

 

[Dom1878]

Anything new about that chassis we ought to know about?

Article about whats new in 2013 here mate:

http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1/news/22058/8396239/What-s-new-for-Formula-1-in-2013-

 

[Dom1878]

Should be an interesting season.

Lotus hopefully improve and allow Raikonnen to get a few wins, Hamilton at Mercedes which last season didn't look at all like a contender for the championship, and Perez at McLaren, should be very interesting!

Ferrari remain unchanged, a bit surprised Massa has been kept on at Ferrari, personally I think they can do much better than him...

 

[evilwebby]

That Lotus E21 looks absolutely stunning.

No major rule changes this year - that'll be 2014, so you have to make Red Bull the heavy favourites again, but if Ferrari can get their act together from the first race then I think Alonso has what it takes to topple them.

Pirelli are revising the tyres once again, so expect shinanigans with drivers tyres falling to pieces after 15 laps until they learn how to get the most out of them.

 

[peteblue]

Some roundabouts, T junctions and traffic lights would make it interesting.....

 

[electricblue]

The Lotus used to look like that in the 80s when Senna was driving one.

 

[Dylan]

That Lotus E21 looks absolutely stunning.

No major rule changes this year - that'll be 2014, so you have to make Red Bull the heavy favourites again, but if Ferrari can get their act together from the first race then I think Alonso has what it takes to topple them.

Pirelli are revising the tyres once again, so expect shinanigans with drivers tyres falling to pieces after 15 laps until they learn how to get the most out of them.

Pirelli have said they are making softer compounds across the board, increasing the time difference between compounds and increasing the peak performance zone by changing the construction.

Resets the tyre knowledge and they are aiming for at least 2 pit-stops per race.

 

[bluejock]

What they need are coach tours, road works and lollipop ladies.

 

[evilwebby]

Pirelli have said they are making softer compounds across the board, increasing the time difference between compounds and increasing the peak performance zone by changing the construction.

Resets the tyre knowledge and they are aiming for at least 2 pit-stops per race.

There was one slightly rediculous phase of races in 2012 around Silverstone where the Hard (black rimmed) tyres were both faster and longer lasting than the yellow rimmed medium tyres. I remember Hamilton was buggered by being on the wrong tyres during the British GP. Hope Pirelli doesn't allow that to happen again.

 

[Baines' left foot]

Next year is the big one with regards to rule changes.

I'm feeling a bit "meh" about this forthcoming season. Mainly because I can see Vettel getting a 4th consecutive title.

 

[McBain]

Some roundabouts, T junctions and traffic lights would make it interesting.....

What they need are coach tours, road works and lollipop ladies.

I'd say

A Gaggle of tourists flashing cameras around the course,
Several really Narky French Bike Riders riding shoulder to shoulder and spitting at Cars.
Kids who run around throwing chips onto the track and making loads of seagulls land
An L-Plater who indicates all the time and slows down without doing anything

 

[Bungle]

Looking forward to seeing how Mercedes do with Hamilton there now, I have a feeling Mclaren will smash everyone and make him regret the move, although I hope not.