Formula 1: Hungarian Grand Prix

MatI · 07-28-12, 06:07 AM

Sounds like FIA are taking issue with damper setup on Red Bulls now!

Optional · 07-28-12, 07:24 AM

Where you hearing that?

5mike5 · 07-28-12, 07:27 AM

about how much 1 of these machines cost?

Optional · 07-28-12, 07:32 AM

Originally posted by 5mike5

about how much 1 of these machines cost?

About 2 million on average per car.

Top teams a lot more, lower teams maybe 1 mill

Optional · 07-28-12, 07:33 AM

You watching quali with us Mike?

Might be the most exciting part of this race

MatI · 07-28-12, 07:34 AM

Originally posted by Optional

Where you hearing that?

Sky Sports guys were talking about it during P3.

5mike5 · 07-28-12, 07:35 AM

Originally posted by Optional

You watching quali with us Mike?

Might be the most exciting part of this race

i am!

5mike5 · 07-28-12, 07:35 AM

Originally posted by optional

about 2 million on average per car.

Top teams a lot more, lower teams maybe 1 mill

daaaaaaaaamn!!!

MatI · 07-28-12, 07:35 AM

Mike, team budget for the top teams is around $400million per year (to run two cars).

Optional · 07-28-12, 07:38 AM

Originally posted by MatI

Sky Sports guys were talking about it during P3.

Must have been distracted at time.

5mike5 · 07-28-12, 07:39 AM

wow

thats huge money...

i figured they were very expensive being how technical/advanced they seem to be, but wow

Optional · 07-28-12, 07:40 AM

Can't see anyone seriously challenging Hamilton for pole here

5mike5 · 07-28-12, 07:40 AM

u guys have a pole bet going or anything?

MatI · 07-28-12, 07:41 AM

Originally posted by Optional

Can't see anyone seriously challenging Hamilton for pole here

He is looking great, but still not counting my chickens.

Mike, we are both on Hamilton.

5mike5 · 07-28-12, 07:43 AM

if these guys loose it and crash these cars how safe are they in there?

doesnt seem to be much protection....

Optional · 07-28-12, 07:43 AM

Go Williams!

MatI · 07-28-12, 07:44 AM

Lots of protection. Apart from exposed heads, probably safer than a NASCAR.

Optional · 07-28-12, 07:45 AM

Originally posted by 5mike5

if these guys loose it and crash these cars how safe are they in there?

doesnt seem to be much protection....

Cars are amazing. Same as NASCAR, it's rare that even a huge accident results in injury these days.

A shame really in some respects though.

5mike5 · 07-28-12, 07:46 AM

well lets go HAMILTON

like having something to root for

MatI · 07-28-12, 07:47 AM

this is a good example of what they can survive. This guy was concussed, but otherwise fine.

Good slow mo replay of incident at 1.29.

Optional · 07-28-12, 07:49 AM

Williams is my favorite team Mike. Maldonado and Senna.

They sucked worse than they ever have in history last year. And have 2 drivers that are in there more for the sponsor money they bring than skill. Getting both cars into Q3 is incredible for them.

A lot of Aussies like Williams, older people anyway, as an Aussie got his and their first World Championship in 1980.

5mike5 · 07-28-12, 07:49 AM

holy shhit

unbelievable

didnt realize that nose could withstand that

MatI · 07-28-12, 07:53 AM

Originally posted by 5mike5

holy shhit

unbelievable

didnt realize that nose could withstand that

Driver is basically sitting in a 'survival cell' the car will crumble around them, but the cocoon they sit in is massively strong. Nose, rear and sides of car are designed to take a huge amount of force and protect the driver too. All made of carbon fibre.

5mike5 · 07-28-12, 07:54 AM

race is on SPEED channel live here tomorrow morning

no stream!

MatI · 07-28-12, 07:55 AM

Originally posted by 5mike5

race is on SPEED channel live here tomorrow morning

no stream!

Good news!

Optional · 07-28-12, 07:56 AM

well this sucks

MatI · 07-28-12, 07:58 AM

Originally posted by Optional

well this sucks

Looking good isn't it? Parlay still on?

5mike5 · 07-28-12, 08:01 AM

WOW!

hamilton crushed those guys

congrats

MatI · 07-28-12, 08:03 AM

Killed it. Thankyou Lewis.

Optional · 07-28-12, 08:03 AM

woo hoo

don't think it was ever really in doubt Ham for pole.

Got my quali parlay up too!

Optional · 07-28-12, 08:04 AM

We all sticking with Hamilton for the race?

Thinking 4 or 5 units?

Matt?

5mike5 · 07-28-12, 08:04 AM

Originally posted by Optional

woo hoo

don't think it was ever really in doubt Ham for pole.

Got my quali parlay up too!

nice job bud

MatI · 07-28-12, 08:06 AM

Originally posted by Optional

woo hoo

don't think it was ever really in doubt Ham for pole.

Got my quali parlay up too!

Well done, nice hit with the parlay! Got my Rosberg over Schu H2H as well!

Def like Hamilton for the race. Not sure if I will go as large as that. Depends on what he comes out at, should have really loaded up after he showed his pace on Friday.

Optional · 07-28-12, 08:10 AM

How can the Mercs and Saubers be so damn slow btw??

Optional · 07-28-12, 08:11 AM

Originally posted by MatI

Well done, nice hit with the parlay! Got my Rosberg over Schu H2H as well!

Def like Hamilton for the race. Not sure if I will go as large as that. Depends on what he comes out at, should have really loaded up after he showed his pace on Friday.

Agree... also I forgot about weather when I said that too.