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Vamos lá ver se na realidade há algo mais que a boa vontade opinativa de Massa e Raikkonen...
http://www.portalf1.com/site/noticia.asp?id=7734
http://www.portalf1.com/site/noticia.asp?id=7734
F1 2007 GP Brasil - Kimi Raikkonen CAMPEAO
- Iniciador de tópicos Omega
- Data de início
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A Ferrari tem que se entender quanto ao discurso público, ou o melhor é colocarem um porta-voz para evitar discrepâncias destas:
«Felipe Massa: "Magny-Cours es una pista que no tienen baches. Nuestro coche es rápido y está bien equilibrado, así que creo que seremos competitivos este próximo fin de semana. Es necesaria mucha carga aerodinámica en esta pista ya que hay muchas curvas de baja velocidad. Los neumáticos también son importantes una vez que el desgaste es muy alto. Los adelantamientos son difíciles y el asfalto es extraño, en seco los destruye y en mojado es muy escurridizo”.
«Felipe Massa: "Magny-Cours es una pista que no tienen baches. Nuestro coche es rápido y está bien equilibrado, así que creo que seremos competitivos este próximo fin de semana. Es necesaria mucha carga aerodinámica en esta pista ya que hay muchas curvas de baja velocidad. Los neumáticos también son importantes una vez que el desgaste es muy alto. Los adelantamientos son difíciles y el asfalto es extraño, en seco los destruye y en mojado es muy escurridizo”.
“La temperatura es realmente alta luego de las 11 de la mañana, por eso el set up del coche tiende a ser cambiado durante todo el día para que el coche nunca deja de estar a punto. También puede llegar a ser un circuito complicado para completar una buena vuelta. Me gusta mucho el primer sector, que es rápido, y también la horquilla, ya que te ofrece opciones de adelantamientos. Y también me gusta la primera y rápida ese que viene después. Pero el último sector es un poco Mickey Mouse. Fuimos muy fuertes en los test de Silverstone. En mi opinión, tenemos las condiciones para superar a McLaren en Francia. Soy optimista en relación a la próximas carrera”.
Kimi Raikkonen: "Personalmente afronto esta carrera con muchas ganas ya que Magny-Cours es un circuito que ofrece una buena combinación de lentas horquillas, curvas de media velocidad y rápidas chicanas. También hay una zona muy rápida, la que va desde Estoril a Adelaida. Es vital ser rápido transitando por Estoril hasta llegar a la horquilla de Adelaida para obtener un buen crono o poder adelanta a otros participantes. Esta variedad en su trazado exige una configuración de media a alta carga aerodinámica. La pista es extremadamente lisa y eso nos permite correr con el chasis muy bajo. Se trata de un trazado mucho más técnico que rápido. El equipo estuvo trabajando duro en los test de la semana pasada y contaremos con novedades en el coche para esta carrera. El coche respondió bien en Indianápolis y con una buena estrategia deberíamos poder colocar a nuestros dos coches en los puntos”.»
Kimi Raikkonen: "Personalmente afronto esta carrera con muchas ganas ya que Magny-Cours es un circuito que ofrece una buena combinación de lentas horquillas, curvas de media velocidad y rápidas chicanas. También hay una zona muy rápida, la que va desde Estoril a Adelaida. Es vital ser rápido transitando por Estoril hasta llegar a la horquilla de Adelaida para obtener un buen crono o poder adelanta a otros participantes. Esta variedad en su trazado exige una configuración de media a alta carga aerodinámica. La pista es extremadamente lisa y eso nos permite correr con el chasis muy bajo. Se trata de un trazado mucho más técnico que rápido. El equipo estuvo trabajando duro en los test de la semana pasada y contaremos con novedades en el coche para esta carrera. El coche respondió bien en Indianápolis y con una buena estrategia deberíamos poder colocar a nuestros dos coches en los puntos”.»
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Deixo-te a indicação que sobre ele deixou Jacques Lafitte no seu comentário para o Guia de F1 2007 da Sport-Auto:
«Hamilton surpreendeu-me no GP2 pelas suas trajectórias, a sua autoridade moral, e pela sua inteligência de saber onde se faz a diferença. Mas a F1 é um outro mundo, que roda mais depressa e não perdoa nada. Ele precisará de um ano para aprender, já que não tem muitos km no seu activo. Hamilton deve fazer como Massa fez com Schumacher: aproveitar a experiência de Alonso sem entrar em pânico.» (Fevereiro 2007)
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TheProphecy
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Espectaculo, as tantas a Ferrari já iventou mais que a Lotus mas como são invenções secretas ainda ninguém deu por elas.[] [
Andam a confundir inovações com evoluções.
Olha que mtas das coisas daquela lista são evoluções e não inovações.
É pena é que a Porsche tenha saído de praticamente tudo o que é competição automóvel. Gostava de ver novas equipas / marcas na F1 nomeadamente Porsche, Audi, Alfa, Ford, Peugeot...
A ver como vem a Prodrive para o ano. Eu quero é confusão na frente [kiss]
Axxantis
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Efeito óptico?!...
Não! É foto-montagem.
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A Ferrari pediu ao Procurador de Modena para que investigue Nigel Stepney, tendo como base uma suspeita de sabotagem antes do Grande Prémio do Mónaco. A equipa não divulgou a natureza da sua queixa, ou do que o seu técnico é acusado, mas um porta-voz da formação de Maranello admitiu que o técnico inglês é o centro da Investigação.
“Procurámos o Procurador de Modena no final de Maio e encontra-se em
curso um processo disciplinar interno”, afirmou Luca Colajani, que adiantou à France Press que Nigel Stepney ainda é funcionário da Ferrari.
De acordo com a agência de notícias francesa, foram encontrados
vestígios de um pó misterioso nos reservatórios dos monolugares de
Kimi Raikkonen e Felipe Massa, a 21 de Maio na fábrica de Maranello,
seis dias antes da prova monegasca. O pó encontrado está agora a ser analisado pela polícia de investigação científica italiana.
“Se decidimos enviar um dossier ao Procurador é porque pensamos ter
encontrado algo ilegal. Uma sabotagem? sobre isso não me posso
comprometer”, afirmou entretanto o patrão da Ferrari, Jean Todt, na Gazzetta Dello Sport desta sexta-feira.
O procurador de Modena já iniciou uma investigação, depois de ter recebido da Ferrari uma série de documentos e a queixa, e já foi nomeado um advogado de defesa para representar Stepney na sua ausência, uma vez que o técnico está actualmente de férias e todas as tentativas para o contactar nos últimos dias falharam.
Há dois meses, dois ex-funcionários da Ferrari foram considerados culpados de terem subtraído à equipa alguns segredos posteriormente entregues à Toyota. Nigel Stepney é responsável pelo departamento de desenvolvimento da equipa de F1 da marca de Maranello, depois de ter sido engenheiro de corrida e responsável técnico pelos testes até ao começo deste ano.
O técnico britânico, que se juntou à Ferrari há uma década, vindo da Benetton, tinha sido afastado das suas funções depois de se ter manifestado descontente com a saída de Rossw Brawn da equipa. Stepney esperava poder tirar um ano sabático, mas o pedido foi recusado pela equipa, que o designou para um novo cargo na fábrica.
“Procurámos o Procurador de Modena no final de Maio e encontra-se em
curso um processo disciplinar interno”, afirmou Luca Colajani, que adiantou à France Press que Nigel Stepney ainda é funcionário da Ferrari.
De acordo com a agência de notícias francesa, foram encontrados
vestígios de um pó misterioso nos reservatórios dos monolugares de
Kimi Raikkonen e Felipe Massa, a 21 de Maio na fábrica de Maranello,
seis dias antes da prova monegasca. O pó encontrado está agora a ser analisado pela polícia de investigação científica italiana.
“Se decidimos enviar um dossier ao Procurador é porque pensamos ter
encontrado algo ilegal. Uma sabotagem? sobre isso não me posso
comprometer”, afirmou entretanto o patrão da Ferrari, Jean Todt, na Gazzetta Dello Sport desta sexta-feira.
O procurador de Modena já iniciou uma investigação, depois de ter recebido da Ferrari uma série de documentos e a queixa, e já foi nomeado um advogado de defesa para representar Stepney na sua ausência, uma vez que o técnico está actualmente de férias e todas as tentativas para o contactar nos últimos dias falharam.
Há dois meses, dois ex-funcionários da Ferrari foram considerados culpados de terem subtraído à equipa alguns segredos posteriormente entregues à Toyota. Nigel Stepney é responsável pelo departamento de desenvolvimento da equipa de F1 da marca de Maranello, depois de ter sido engenheiro de corrida e responsável técnico pelos testes até ao começo deste ano.
O técnico britânico, que se juntou à Ferrari há uma década, vindo da Benetton, tinha sido afastado das suas funções depois de se ter manifestado descontente com a saída de Rossw Brawn da equipa. Stepney esperava poder tirar um ano sabático, mas o pedido foi recusado pela equipa, que o designou para um novo cargo na fábrica.
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O lendário Murray Walker acredita que hamilton pode passar de rookie a campeão!
«Walker tips Hamilton for F1 title
Murray Walker believes Briton Lewis Hamilton can win the Formula One World Championship in his first season.
Hamilton, 22, continued the astonishing start to his McLaren career with a win in the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, his sixth straight podium finish.
And Walker, who commentated on the sport for 52 years, told BBC Five Live: "He is quite astounding.
It's more than feasible that he could win the championship this year, which would be incredible."
The young Englishman now leads the drivers' championship by eight points from team-mate and reigning champion Fernando Alonso.
And Walker added: "There aren't enough superlatives for what Lewis is doing race after race.
It is unprecedented in the history of Formula One. I've been watching Formula One since it began and I have never seen anything like this in my life, it is quite incredible.
But let's not forget if he did not have the right car or the right infrastructure, he wouldn't be able to exploit his natural talent. It takes two to make a bargain."
Hamilton's incredible start to his career prompted PR expert Johnno Spence to tip him to become one of the top-10 earning sportsmen in the world.
Financial rewards from sponsorship deals alone could net the rookie driver up to £10m in his first season and Spence said: "Lewis could become one of the top earning sportsmen within a few years.
He's shown he's among the top three or four drivers in the world and is already worth millions."
Hamilton also turned his attentions to the title after his win in Canada, saying: "The next dream is to win the world championship.
"But we have to be realistic. There'll be good days and there'll be bad days but at the moment I'm pretty consistent and that's down to the team and the fact I've got a very well grounded family."
However, Walker sounded a word of caution and urged the media not to pile too much pressure onto the youngster.
"The only thing that worries me about Hamilton's situation is the pressure he is getting from the media," he said. "With the British Grand Prix coming up the press will go berserk.
We mustn't go overboard too soon, he's driven in six F1 races but to rank him with other greats would be much, much too early."
The British Grand Prix at Silverstone on 8 July is heading for a sell-out after a surge of public interest in the wake of Hamilton's victory.
The Silverstone website and British Grand Prix booking line were inundated on Monday with the result that general access tickets have sold out and only grandstand tickets remain.
"We haven't seen this level of interest since (Nigel) Mansell-mania in the late 1980s and early 1990s," said Richard Phillips, managing director of Silverstone Circuits Ltd. (BBC)»
«Walker tips Hamilton for F1 title
Murray Walker believes Briton Lewis Hamilton can win the Formula One World Championship in his first season.
Hamilton, 22, continued the astonishing start to his McLaren career with a win in the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, his sixth straight podium finish.
And Walker, who commentated on the sport for 52 years, told BBC Five Live: "He is quite astounding.
It's more than feasible that he could win the championship this year, which would be incredible."
The young Englishman now leads the drivers' championship by eight points from team-mate and reigning champion Fernando Alonso.
And Walker added: "There aren't enough superlatives for what Lewis is doing race after race.
It is unprecedented in the history of Formula One. I've been watching Formula One since it began and I have never seen anything like this in my life, it is quite incredible.
But let's not forget if he did not have the right car or the right infrastructure, he wouldn't be able to exploit his natural talent. It takes two to make a bargain."
Hamilton's incredible start to his career prompted PR expert Johnno Spence to tip him to become one of the top-10 earning sportsmen in the world.
Financial rewards from sponsorship deals alone could net the rookie driver up to £10m in his first season and Spence said: "Lewis could become one of the top earning sportsmen within a few years.
He's shown he's among the top three or four drivers in the world and is already worth millions."
Hamilton also turned his attentions to the title after his win in Canada, saying: "The next dream is to win the world championship.
"But we have to be realistic. There'll be good days and there'll be bad days but at the moment I'm pretty consistent and that's down to the team and the fact I've got a very well grounded family."
However, Walker sounded a word of caution and urged the media not to pile too much pressure onto the youngster.
"The only thing that worries me about Hamilton's situation is the pressure he is getting from the media," he said. "With the British Grand Prix coming up the press will go berserk.
We mustn't go overboard too soon, he's driven in six F1 races but to rank him with other greats would be much, much too early."
The British Grand Prix at Silverstone on 8 July is heading for a sell-out after a surge of public interest in the wake of Hamilton's victory.
The Silverstone website and British Grand Prix booking line were inundated on Monday with the result that general access tickets have sold out and only grandstand tickets remain.
"We haven't seen this level of interest since (Nigel) Mansell-mania in the late 1980s and early 1990s," said Richard Phillips, managing director of Silverstone Circuits Ltd. (BBC)»
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O projecto da FIA para a revolução da F1 em 2011:
«The FIA is pushing ahead with plans to radically shake up Formula 1’s technical regulations from 2011, by publishing proposals that include the introduction of electronically-controlled moveable wings.
The governing body’s plans are designed to make F1 more road-relevant, environmentally friendly and cost-effective while at the same time improve the spectacle by encouraging overtaking.
Following a meeting of the World Motor Sport Council in Paris on Wednesday, the FIA published a framework document which has been put together to prompt discussion with the teams and manufacturers with the aim of producing a concrete proposal by September.
The most radical aspects of the document concern the chassis regulations.
The FIA proposes to introduce moveable or active aerodynamic devices that would reduce the amount of drag generated by the wings on the straights while maximising it during cornering.
Such plans would be used to reduce drag, thereby saving energy, as well as improve overtaking.
Significantly advanced aerodynamic devices such as plasma generation, MEMS turbulators and shape-morphing are all under consideration within the document that could spearhead a revolution in F1 technology.
The FIA expects to revise plans to introduce 2.2-litre 6-cylinder engines which in conjunction with these chassis reforms would lead to unacceptable straightline speeds.
It is now estimated that engine capacity will be reduced to around 1.3-1.5 litre 4-cylinder engines, though no RPM or boost limits would be set.
Energy consumption will be capped, however.
In the interests of the sport as well as cost cuts, the FIA also proposes to abandon flat-bottomed undertrays and introduce a standardised floor with underbody aerodynamics.
The undertrays would produce the majority of the car’s downforce, lessening the problem of turbulence which is currently the main obstacle to overtaking. Winglets, bargeboards and other appendages will also be banned.
Finally a number of standardised and homologated components are expected to be introduced, including chassis and fuel cells that last the season and standard wheels, brakes and uprights.
These proposals have been set out to prompt discussion between the teams, but the objective is to have a definitive set of 2011 technical regulations by the end this year.
Key proposals are:
Engine efficiency
Limit engine power by imposing a maximum energy flow rate. There will be few restrictions on the engine cycle, which can include turbo-charging and energy recovery. This could lead to a gain of at least 20% in thermal efficiency.
Drag
Allow moving aerodynamic devices, which will reduce drag by more than 50% and allow a 40% reduction in the power required to maintain current speeds.
Energy recovery
Energy will be recovered during braking and returned to both front and rear axles when accelerating. The amount of energy returned on each straight will be limited in order to prevent top speeds exceeding circuit safety criteria.
Fuel
The total amount of fuel energy to be consumed during a race will be regulated, encouraging further overall efficiency. The CO2 emitted will be further reduced by the introduction of gasoline which is partly derived from sustainable, non-food bio sources but complies fully with pump fuel legislation.
Overtaking
New aerodynamic rules will halve the downforce, and de-sensitise the car to the influence of the wake of the car ahead. It is also proposed to eliminate automatically the downforce deficit of the following car.
Regulations
The best estimates of what these measures will mean in terms of regulations are currently as follows:
• 1.3-1.5 litre, 4-cylinder engine;
• no RPM or boost limit;
• energy flow rate to generate 300kW, including energy recovery from the exhaust;
• 200kW brake energy recovery, front and rear axle;
• 400-600kJ energy return per straight;
• pump-legal bio-fuel;
• FIA specified and supplied undertray and possibly other aerodynamic components;
• 50% 2007 downforce;
• adjustable, regulated wings and cooling;
• automatic downforce adjustment when following another car;
• lap times and top speeds maintained at 2009 levels;
• over 50% reduction in fuel consumed.
Costs
A number of measures to constrain costs are proposed, including:
• standardisation of components (including wheels, brakes, brake ducts and uprights);
• homologation of components and assemblies;
• material restrictions;
• extended life of assemblies;
• restrictions on personnel and work at races;
• restrictions on the use of certain facilities (eg wind tunnels).
All these measures will be developed into detailed regulations in close collaboration with the teams and manufacturers, prior to a full proposal being produced in September.»
«The FIA is pushing ahead with plans to radically shake up Formula 1’s technical regulations from 2011, by publishing proposals that include the introduction of electronically-controlled moveable wings.
The governing body’s plans are designed to make F1 more road-relevant, environmentally friendly and cost-effective while at the same time improve the spectacle by encouraging overtaking.
Following a meeting of the World Motor Sport Council in Paris on Wednesday, the FIA published a framework document which has been put together to prompt discussion with the teams and manufacturers with the aim of producing a concrete proposal by September.
The most radical aspects of the document concern the chassis regulations.
The FIA proposes to introduce moveable or active aerodynamic devices that would reduce the amount of drag generated by the wings on the straights while maximising it during cornering.
Such plans would be used to reduce drag, thereby saving energy, as well as improve overtaking.
Significantly advanced aerodynamic devices such as plasma generation, MEMS turbulators and shape-morphing are all under consideration within the document that could spearhead a revolution in F1 technology.
The FIA expects to revise plans to introduce 2.2-litre 6-cylinder engines which in conjunction with these chassis reforms would lead to unacceptable straightline speeds.
It is now estimated that engine capacity will be reduced to around 1.3-1.5 litre 4-cylinder engines, though no RPM or boost limits would be set.
Energy consumption will be capped, however.
In the interests of the sport as well as cost cuts, the FIA also proposes to abandon flat-bottomed undertrays and introduce a standardised floor with underbody aerodynamics.
The undertrays would produce the majority of the car’s downforce, lessening the problem of turbulence which is currently the main obstacle to overtaking. Winglets, bargeboards and other appendages will also be banned.
Finally a number of standardised and homologated components are expected to be introduced, including chassis and fuel cells that last the season and standard wheels, brakes and uprights.
These proposals have been set out to prompt discussion between the teams, but the objective is to have a definitive set of 2011 technical regulations by the end this year.
Key proposals are:
Engine efficiency
Limit engine power by imposing a maximum energy flow rate. There will be few restrictions on the engine cycle, which can include turbo-charging and energy recovery. This could lead to a gain of at least 20% in thermal efficiency.
Drag
Allow moving aerodynamic devices, which will reduce drag by more than 50% and allow a 40% reduction in the power required to maintain current speeds.
Energy recovery
Energy will be recovered during braking and returned to both front and rear axles when accelerating. The amount of energy returned on each straight will be limited in order to prevent top speeds exceeding circuit safety criteria.
Fuel
The total amount of fuel energy to be consumed during a race will be regulated, encouraging further overall efficiency. The CO2 emitted will be further reduced by the introduction of gasoline which is partly derived from sustainable, non-food bio sources but complies fully with pump fuel legislation.
Overtaking
New aerodynamic rules will halve the downforce, and de-sensitise the car to the influence of the wake of the car ahead. It is also proposed to eliminate automatically the downforce deficit of the following car.
Regulations
The best estimates of what these measures will mean in terms of regulations are currently as follows:
• 1.3-1.5 litre, 4-cylinder engine;
• no RPM or boost limit;
• energy flow rate to generate 300kW, including energy recovery from the exhaust;
• 200kW brake energy recovery, front and rear axle;
• 400-600kJ energy return per straight;
• pump-legal bio-fuel;
• FIA specified and supplied undertray and possibly other aerodynamic components;
• 50% 2007 downforce;
• adjustable, regulated wings and cooling;
• automatic downforce adjustment when following another car;
• lap times and top speeds maintained at 2009 levels;
• over 50% reduction in fuel consumed.
Costs
A number of measures to constrain costs are proposed, including:
• standardisation of components (including wheels, brakes, brake ducts and uprights);
• homologation of components and assemblies;
• material restrictions;
• extended life of assemblies;
• restrictions on personnel and work at races;
• restrictions on the use of certain facilities (eg wind tunnels).
All these measures will be developed into detailed regulations in close collaboration with the teams and manufacturers, prior to a full proposal being produced in September.»
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Alguns factos curiosos sobre a F1:
Giuseppe Farina won the inaugural 1950 world championship.
Michael Schumacher holds the record for career race wins (91), poles (68), fast laps (76) and WDC (7).
Michael Schumacher won a record 13 races in one season (2004).
The youngest ever race winner was Fernando Alonso (age 22).
Nigel Mansell took a record 14 poles in one season (1992).
Fernando Alonso was the youngest driver to take pole (age 21).
Nico Rosberg set the fastest lap on his debut (age 20).
Michael Schumacher finished on the podium for every race of 2002.
Sebastian Vettel was the youngest driver to score points (age 20).
Ferrari have won 14 constructors championships.
Maria Theresa Filippis was the first female F1 driver (1958).
Jack Brabham built his own car and won the 1966 championship.
Tiago Monteiro finished the first 16 races of his rookie season.
The US hosted three Grands Prix in 1982.
The 1961 Ferguson P99 was the last front-engined F1 car.
A record 34 cars started the 1953 Grand Prix of Germany.
Only 10 cars started the 1958 Argentine Grand Prix.
The leading driver changed a record 41 times in the 1965 Italian Grand Prix.
Drivers from 19 different nations contested the 1974 season.
Aguri Suzuki failed to pre-qualify for all 16 rounds of 1989.
The first race to be given the title 'Grand Prix' was held at Le Mans in 1906.
An F1 championship must have a minimum of 8 events.
More than 600 F1 championship events have been held since 1950.
The Monaco GP is the only race where free practice is on Thursday.
Only FIA 'Grade 1' circuits can host a Formula 1 race.
In F1, a 'constructor' is the chassis manufacturer.
A maximum of 12 constructors can contest an F1 season.
A driver must hold a 'super license' before they can contest a Grand Prix.
The distance of a Grand Prix is the least number of laps which exceeds 305 km.
Most F1 transmissions are fitted with seven gears.
Race Stewards are of a different nationality from the country of the event.
The pitlane speed limit for most Grand Prix is 60 km/h (37.5 mph).
An F1 car is made up of over 80,000 components.
F1 drivers lose an average of 4kg during a race.
An F1 car is less than half the weight of a small/medium sedan.
An F1 engine is limited to 19000 rpm.
F1 brakes are made of carbon fibre.
An F1 car generates enough downforce at high speeds to drive upside down.
F1 tyres may heat up to 130 degrees celsius.
It takes at least 8 hours to dismantle an F1 car.
An F1 engine takes over 100 hours to assemble.
The exhaust of an F1 car can heat up to over 900 degrees celsius.
In 2006, BMW Sauber purchased the fastest super computer in Europe called 'Albert-2'.
Ferrari was the only team to retain tobacco sponsorship for 2007.
Christian Klien (Jaguar) lost a diamond from the nose of his car when he crashed at Monaco 2004.
Jackie Stewart was the only driver to win a championship with Tyrell Racing.
The 1976 Tyrell P34 won races with a radical six wheel design.
Michael Schumacher took his first pole position at the 1994 Monaco Grand Prix.
Ayrton Senna took his first victory at the 1985 Portuguese Grand Prix.
The only son of a world champion to win the title was Damon Hill (1996).
Jim Clark scored his first victory at the 1962 Belgian Grand Prix.
Gilles Villeneuve, Stirling Moss and Ronnie Peterson never won the world championship.
The number 13 has not been assigned to an F1 car since 1974.
The only driver to be assigned the number 0 for his car was Damon Hill.
Giuseppe Farina won the inaugural 1950 world championship.
Michael Schumacher holds the record for career race wins (91), poles (68), fast laps (76) and WDC (7).
Michael Schumacher won a record 13 races in one season (2004).
The youngest ever race winner was Fernando Alonso (age 22).
Nigel Mansell took a record 14 poles in one season (1992).
Fernando Alonso was the youngest driver to take pole (age 21).
Nico Rosberg set the fastest lap on his debut (age 20).
Michael Schumacher finished on the podium for every race of 2002.
Sebastian Vettel was the youngest driver to score points (age 20).
Ferrari have won 14 constructors championships.
Maria Theresa Filippis was the first female F1 driver (1958).
Jack Brabham built his own car and won the 1966 championship.
Tiago Monteiro finished the first 16 races of his rookie season.
The US hosted three Grands Prix in 1982.
The 1961 Ferguson P99 was the last front-engined F1 car.
A record 34 cars started the 1953 Grand Prix of Germany.
Only 10 cars started the 1958 Argentine Grand Prix.
The leading driver changed a record 41 times in the 1965 Italian Grand Prix.
Drivers from 19 different nations contested the 1974 season.
Aguri Suzuki failed to pre-qualify for all 16 rounds of 1989.
The first race to be given the title 'Grand Prix' was held at Le Mans in 1906.
An F1 championship must have a minimum of 8 events.
More than 600 F1 championship events have been held since 1950.
The Monaco GP is the only race where free practice is on Thursday.
Only FIA 'Grade 1' circuits can host a Formula 1 race.
In F1, a 'constructor' is the chassis manufacturer.
A maximum of 12 constructors can contest an F1 season.
A driver must hold a 'super license' before they can contest a Grand Prix.
The distance of a Grand Prix is the least number of laps which exceeds 305 km.
Most F1 transmissions are fitted with seven gears.
Race Stewards are of a different nationality from the country of the event.
The pitlane speed limit for most Grand Prix is 60 km/h (37.5 mph).
An F1 car is made up of over 80,000 components.
F1 drivers lose an average of 4kg during a race.
An F1 car is less than half the weight of a small/medium sedan.
An F1 engine is limited to 19000 rpm.
F1 brakes are made of carbon fibre.
An F1 car generates enough downforce at high speeds to drive upside down.
F1 tyres may heat up to 130 degrees celsius.
It takes at least 8 hours to dismantle an F1 car.
An F1 engine takes over 100 hours to assemble.
The exhaust of an F1 car can heat up to over 900 degrees celsius.
In 2006, BMW Sauber purchased the fastest super computer in Europe called 'Albert-2'.
Ferrari was the only team to retain tobacco sponsorship for 2007.
Christian Klien (Jaguar) lost a diamond from the nose of his car when he crashed at Monaco 2004.
Jackie Stewart was the only driver to win a championship with Tyrell Racing.
The 1976 Tyrell P34 won races with a radical six wheel design.
Michael Schumacher took his first pole position at the 1994 Monaco Grand Prix.
Ayrton Senna took his first victory at the 1985 Portuguese Grand Prix.
The only son of a world champion to win the title was Damon Hill (1996).
Jim Clark scored his first victory at the 1962 Belgian Grand Prix.
Gilles Villeneuve, Stirling Moss and Ronnie Peterson never won the world championship.
The number 13 has not been assigned to an F1 car since 1974.
The only driver to be assigned the number 0 for his car was Damon Hill.
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Active member
Já começam a inventar demais...
Com tanta regra para cumprir as equipas deixam de ter liberdade criativa para fazer os seus carros, matando uma das principais caracteristicas da F1 que consiste em cada equipa projectar os seus carros da melhor maneira que sabe... cada uma com as suas soluções de aerodinamica, arquitectura de motor, chassis... etc...
Foi apartir desse conceito que surgiram os enormes avanços que a F1 trouxe ao mundo automovel...
E metade da piada da F1 está aí...
Qualquer dia transformam a F1 numa CART ou formula Indy com os carros todos iguais... isso ia ter uma piada descomunal...
Porque é que em vez dessas regras todas so para os motores, simplesmente não impôem um limite de CO2, que ao mesmo tempo limita a potência dos motores, reduz a poluiçao, incita à melhor eficiência energetica, etc ?
Zen
Banido
LOL!...
Vamos lá ver se ele não descobrir micro-buracos a mais no asfalto que trilhar... ou algum lençol de água camuflado...
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