[954Stealth]

Hey guys,
I'm pretty sure @E90Slam is still traveling, so on his behalf here is the next stop on the F1 calendar, set for this weekend the 20th of July.






Track Data
Lap length: 4.574km (2.842 miles)
Race laps: 67
Race distance: 306.458km (190.424 miles)
Pole position: Left-hand side of the track
Lap record*: 1’13.780 (223.182 kph) by Kimi Raikkonen, 2004
Fastest lap: 1’13.306 (224.626 kph) by Michael Schumacher, 2004
DRS zone/s (race): Straight leading to Spitzkehre hairpin



Car performance
Full throttle: 71%
Downforce level: Medium
Gear changes per lap: 46
Fuel use per lap: 2.3kg

Strategy
Pit lane time loss: 17 seconds
2012 prime tyre: Medium
2012 option tyre: Soft




Session Times:
Friday 18th July 2014
German Grand Prix Free Practice 1: 10:00-11:30 (UK time: 9:00-10:30)
German Grand Prix Free Practice 2: 14:00-15:30 (UK time: 13:00-14:30)

Saturday 19th July 2014
German Grand Prix Free Practice 3: 11:00-12:00 (UK time: 10:00-11:00)
German Grand Prix Qualifying: 14:00 (UK time: 13:00)

Sunday 20th July 2014
German Grand Prix: 14:00 (UK time: 13:00)













There will be two DRS zones. The detection point of the first is 110m before Turn One, with the activation point 60m after Turn One.

The second detection point is at the exit of Turn Four, with the activation point 260m after Turn Four.
Naturally, there have been a number of changes carried out to the circuit since the last Grand Prix here in 2012.

► a one-metre wide strip of Grasscrete has been laid next to the track surface on the approach to Turn One.

► In order to prevent further damage to the grass verge at Turn 15, a 50mm high combination kerb has been laid behind the kerb on the apex.

► Drainage has now been provided in the drag strip around the outside of Turn 17, this should prevent the accumulation of water there


Lewis Hamilton in the Sim

[954Stealth]

BIG things happening at Caterham this week.
Over 40 employees got the axe....

The will still retain the Caterham name, but are no longer affiliated with the Caterham Group that Fernandes will remain a part of. Kolles runs a consortium of middle east and Swiss investors who have purchased the team.

Former Dutch F1 driver Christijan Albers is taking over for Tony Fernandes to run the team.

Deputy technical director Jody Eggington and head of track operations Gerry Hughes are also gone.

Team prinicple Cyril Abiteboul left allegedly to return to Renault.

Colin Kolles is now going to be team prinicple. He used to run HRT and Midland, Spyker, Force India

Albers;
""We are aware of the huge challenge ahead given the fight at the bottom end of the championship. Our target now is to aim for 10th place in the 2014 championship."

Alexander Rossi is also leaving in anticipation of joining the new American F1 team, Haas Formula.

[954Stealth]

FRIC ban by Whiting information:
http://www1.skysports.com/f1/report/...st-controversy

F1 teams fail to agree to delay the FRIC ban:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/114969

If anyone still is not familiar with FRIC, read about it here:
http://www.formula1.com/news/feature...medium=twitter


FIA is taking a "hands off approach" and will not offer any alternative suggestions. If a team is still running FRIC another team can challenge its legality...part of the reason why McLaren, et al are removing it for this race.



PaddockTalk:
"The big question ahead of Hockenheim is whether any team will lodge a protest against rivals running 'Fric' suspension systems.

It is believed Thursday's scrutineering procedures is the preferred deadline for any protest to be lodged, after teams failed to reach an unanimous position on the technology whose legality has been questioned by the FIA.


Top teams like Mercedes, Red Bull and McLaren have resolved simply to remove the systems from their cars ahead of the German grand prix.

Others are likely to follow suit, like Force India, who according to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport are leaving key developments in the cupboard for Hockenheim due to the Fric controversy.

But according to the Silverstone based team's technical boss Andy Green, there could be another way.

"Every team can ask the stewards for their opinion," he said. "That would be not a protest, but a clarification.

"That way you would know where you stand"

[xbook]

Thanks Stealth, good info to know about the FRIC ban.

[E9TOU]

Originally Posted by 954Stealth

FRIC ban, as we all know, is delayed until the end of the season BUT
apparently McLaren will be removing their Front and Rear Inter-Connected suspension for this Grand Prix.


If anyone still is not familiar with FRIC, read about it here:
http://www.formula1.com/news/feature...medium=twitter

I haven't read any news on the FRIC ban being delayed until the end of the season? I just read this morning that Mercedes, RB, and McLaren have all confirmed that they will not be running a FRIC suspension this weekend in fear that their race results will be disallowed.

http://www.planetf1.com/news/3213/93...l-To-Drop-FRIC

[954Stealth]

Originally Posted by E9TOU

I haven't read any news on the FRIC ban being delayed until the end of the season? I just read this morning that Mercedes, RB, and McLaren have all confirmed that they will not be running a FRIC suspension this weekend in fear that their race results will be disallowed.

The last I had read the teams were voting on the veto to the FIA rule but it needed to be unanimous. I guess it wasn't!

I'm going to edit my other post to avoid confusion

[954Stealth]

Originally Posted by 954Stealth

"Every team can ask the stewards for their opinion," he said. "That would be not a protest, but a clarification.

"That way you would know where you stand"

Race Stewards for German GP are:

Garry Connelly: Deputy President, FIA Institute; Director, Australia Inst. of Motorsport Safety; F1 & WTCC Stewards, FIA World Motorsport Council member.

Vincenzo Spano: President of the Sporting Commission of Auto & Touring Club of Venezuela

Jochen Mass: Former F1 Driver & Le Mans Winner. (70s-80s)

[E90SLAM]

Stealth, Thanks for stepping in and start the race thread!!!

I'm not happy with any "mid-season" ban, just makes no sense to me.
Like RBR past few years, if the car was able to past strict scruitneering EVERY race weekend. That means it satisfy technical regulation for that SEASON!

Keep changing rules every weekends just does not make sense to me. If a team is smart enough to hide any gadgets, its up to other teams and FIA to find evidence to prove, ban and impose penalty. As for FRIC, I don't see the point if most teams are using and developing right now. To me is an evolution of suspension concept.

[954Stealth]

No problem, man! I just don't want to step on your toes here lol ... just made this thread b/c I thought you were out seeing the world... glad to have you back. How was the travelling?

Question for you all: Whiting says FRIC violates tech reg 3.15 (adjustable body work that influences aerodynamics). Doesn't DRS do that as well??



http://www.formula1.com/inside_f1/ru.../8695/fia.html

[MrPrena]

I really miss that ~4.2mile Hockenheim.
I still remember Hakkinen rear tire incident, and some Daimler protester at the track.

Best one was Hakkinen vs Berechello Wet and Grooved year. (I believe 2000)

[ashtaron14]

I'm going to watch the German GP over a Tub of Hokey Pokey Ice Cream

[954Stealth]

Take a track walk with Lotus

https://storify.com/LotusF1Team/2014...rix-track-walk






Nico has this cool helmet design but then had to change it








Here'a a BBC article on the FIFA objection "What the fric, Nico?" Says FIFA
http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/28344335

[954Stealth]

Apparently Haas has put down a twenty million dollar deposit to Bernie

[954Stealth]

Confirmed: No team will be using FRIC according to Jo Bauer, the FIA Technical Delegate after scrutineering on Thursday

[ChrisAW]

Originally Posted by 954Stealth

Apparently Haas has put down a twenty million dollar deposit to Bernie

'Murica!!!

[954Stealth]

Originally Posted by ChrisAW

'Murica!!!

I think Bernie's trying to get some of the $44m bribe money back

[Chihuahua]

Originally Posted by 954Stealth

I think Bernie's trying to get some of the $44m bribe money back

I heard cigarettes are expensive in German prisons, and let's be honest, no inmate would pay a dime to have sex with that troll.

[E90SLAM]

Here's a good read to help understanding FRIC.

http://www.formula1-dictionary.net/fric.html

[M3WC]

Originally Posted by 954Stealth

Apparently Haas has put down a twenty million dollar deposit to Bernie

Gene has a lot more where that came from.

[954Stealth]

FP 1
...seems the adjustments made have had no impact on the finishing order..

1. N. Rosberg Mercedes 01:19.131 29
2. L. Hamilton Mercedes 01:19.196 25
3. F. Alonso Ferrari 01:19.423 21
4. D. Ricciardo Red Bull 01:19.697 27
5. J. Button McLaren 01:19.833 24
6. S. Vettel Red Bull 01:20.097 28
7. K. Magnussen McLaren 01:20.105 32
8. K. Raikkonen Ferrari 01:20.210 21
9. D. Kvyat Toro Rosso 01:20.337 28
10. A. Sutil Sauber 01:20.505 18
11. F. Massa Williams 01:20.542 19
12. J. Vergne Toro Rosso 01:20.586 23
13. N. Hulkenberg Force India 01:20.592 22
14. S. Perez Force India 01:20.598 24
15. S. Wolff Williams 01:20.769 22
16. G. van der Garde Sauber 01:20.782 23
17. R. Grosjean Lotus 01:21.603 20
18. P. Maldonado Lotus 01:21.854 30
19. K. Kobayashi Caterham 01:22.572 31
20. J. Bianchi Marussia 01:22.982 24
21. M. Ericsson Caterham 01:23.256 35
22. M. Chilton Marussia 01:23.299 22

[E90SLAM]

So does FP2....Mercedes still has the edge over other teams. But RBR is breathing down Merc's neck very close!

1 LC Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes 1'18.341
2 N Rosberg (GER) Mercedes 1'18.365
3 D Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull 1'18.443
4 KM Räikkönen (FIN) Ferrari 1'18.887
5 K Magnussen (DEN) McLaren 1'18.960
6 F Massa (BRA) Williams 1'19.024
7 J Button (GBR) McLaren 1'19.221
8 S Vettel (GER) Red Bull 1'19.248
9 F Alonso (ESP) Ferrari 1'19.329
10 V Bottas (FIN) Williams 1'19.385
11 A Sutil (GER) Sauber 1'19.417
12 D Kvyat (RUS) Toro Rosso 1'19.452
13 S Perez (MEX) Force India 1'19.581
14 N Hülkenberg (GER) Force India 1'19.593
15 JE Vergne (FRA) Toro Rosso 1'19.760
16 P Maldonado (VEN) Lotus 1'20.158
17 R Grosjean (FRA) Lotus 1'20.358
18 E Gutiérrez (MEX) Sauber 1'20.504
19 J Bianchi (FRA) Marussia 1'21.328
20 M Ericsson (SWE) Caterham 1'21.870
21 M Chilton (GBR) Marussia 1'21.898
22 K Kobayashi (JPN) Caterham 1'23.728

[954Stealth]

Kobayashi had some issues!




and here's a shot of Grosjean: