Discussion
With the F1 season just around the corner and teams testing to the max, I was just wondering what peoples thoughts for the forth-coming season are?
Personly I feel Ferrari will tie up the constructors fairly easily this season, although they will be matched for pace by McLaren, BMW and Honda I feel they will have the superior reliability and also have the strongest driver line up.
I feel Raikkonen will take the Driver's followed by Alonso and Massa. Fingers crossed for Button this season, but alot will depend on the reliability of the Honda.
Look out for BMW this season. A fast car that should be in the points, as long as the car complettes the distance that is. Also watch out for Spyker, the dutch company will be the suprise package having worked hard to develope the car prior to this season. With the introduction of Ferrari engines they will fare much better than last season's attempt under the Midland Racing brand.
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Personly I feel Ferrari will tie up the constructors fairly easily this season, although they will be matched for pace by McLaren, BMW and Honda I feel they will have the superior reliability and also have the strongest driver line up.
I feel Raikkonen will take the Driver's followed by Alonso and Massa. Fingers crossed for Button this season, but alot will depend on the reliability of the Honda.
Look out for BMW this season. A fast car that should be in the points, as long as the car complettes the distance that is. Also watch out for Spyker, the dutch company will be the suprise package having worked hard to develope the car prior to this season. With the introduction of Ferrari engines they will fare much better than last season's attempt under the Midland Racing brand.
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Edited by homer3uk on Friday 2nd March 12:12
I think Ferrari will perhaps have the fastest race car, but many things have changed in the pit lane. The Ross Brawn/ Schumacher package is no longer there to produce those stunning strategies, not to mention Ferrari having to adapt to supporting two drivers rather than a one two as they're used to.
Not to mention Nigel Stepney leaving the pit lane, too.
If they have reliability and consistancy this year, Mclaren should be a good bet for the title.
Not to mention Nigel Stepney leaving the pit lane, too.
If they have reliability and consistancy this year, Mclaren should be a good bet for the title.
I reckon it will be a power struggle between Alonso and Raikkonen, similar to '05 but with the factors evened up a bit.
Lewis will be snapping at Fernando's heels on occasion, whilst Massa will be consistent but not in the same league.
Honda look to be having problems, I fear a repeat of the last couple of years, whilst Renault will be thereabouts, maybe posting one or two wins. BMW will come close to breaking their duck, perhaps in the way BAR did in '04.
Williams will show up Toyota, whilst Red Bull will consolidate, Webber putting in the odd qually time with Coulthard leading the way in the races and by mid season Toro Rosso keeping them honest like last year.
It will be a good season but rows over customer cars and green technology will keep the racing out of the headlines on several weekends.
Lewis will be snapping at Fernando's heels on occasion, whilst Massa will be consistent but not in the same league.
Honda look to be having problems, I fear a repeat of the last couple of years, whilst Renault will be thereabouts, maybe posting one or two wins. BMW will come close to breaking their duck, perhaps in the way BAR did in '04.
Williams will show up Toyota, whilst Red Bull will consolidate, Webber putting in the odd qually time with Coulthard leading the way in the races and by mid season Toro Rosso keeping them honest like last year.
It will be a good season but rows over customer cars and green technology will keep the racing out of the headlines on several weekends.
10 Pence Short said:
I think Ferrari will perhaps have the fastest race car, but many things have changed in the pit lane. The Ross Brawn/ Schumacher package is no longer there to produce those stunning strategies, not to mention Ferrari having to adapt to supporting two drivers rather than a one two as they're used to.
Not to mention Nigel Stepney leaving the pit lane, too.
If they have reliability and consistancy this year, Mclaren should be a good bet for the title.
Not to mention Nigel Stepney leaving the pit lane, too.
If they have reliability and consistancy this year, Mclaren should be a good bet for the title.
A good point about Ross Brawn and stratigies but I do feel that reliability will be a key factor in this seasons title race.
still, all things aside, a good season in store.
lost my mojo said:
Im considering putting a bet on Massa for the drivers title. Only problem is I really want Kimi to win and I've never supported Ferrari before - but theres a first for everything.
I agree, I dont usualy go for the prancing horse but I enjoyed watching Massa last year and would like to see him finish strongly this year. I'm just worried that Kimi will get preference.
Still on to Oz!!!!
lost my mojo said:
Im considering putting a bet on Massa for the drivers title. Only problem is I really want Kimi to win and I've never supported Ferrari before - but theres a first for everything.
I'm also starting to think Massa has at least as good a chance as the other two. The guy is reeeeally quick. And put quick with consistent in a reliable car = Brazil 2006. And quite conceivably WDC 07. Raikkonen has work to do
I'm actually really looking forward to this season, and I can't remember thinking that for a long while.
The Ferraris have looked very strong in Bahrain testing but prior to that Mclaren (not McClaren - think Bruce not Steve! 
) looked the strongest so I certainly think they will be the two main contenders in the early races at least.
Renault dont look to be quite there at the moment and Im not confident in their driver lineup to mount a championship challenge anyway. Honda have looked a bit off the pace which is a concern, so I think they'll fight with BMW for the lower points places in the first few rounds, with BMW prevailing if they sort their reliability out.
) looked the strongest so I certainly think they will be the two main contenders in the early races at least. Renault dont look to be quite there at the moment and Im not confident in their driver lineup to mount a championship challenge anyway. Honda have looked a bit off the pace which is a concern, so I think they'll fight with BMW for the lower points places in the first few rounds, with BMW prevailing if they sort their reliability out.
kevin ritson said:
racefan_uk said:
Does anyone really care?
Funnily enough, quite a few million. And anyone who truly considers themselves a racefan should, too
Strangely, anyone who's a fan of racing will probably disagree with you.
There are far more series out there, on four wheels as well as two, which deserve more attention that the bottomless money pit and snoozefest that is Formula One.
Tbh I’m like a little kid bouncing up and down waiting for the season to start,
problem is that I always class the first few races of the season in Asia as a preview and we only truly know the score with regard to performance when back in Europe.
My guess is Ferrari will start the season strongly but fade alway as the effects of losing key members and team changes take effect. If McLaren can be reliable I feel the championships is theirs for the taking. However, we shouldn’t rule out Renault as they have a solid team structure and Heikki should have developed good working relationships in the team over the last year.
I will, however, be detonating the tv, and myself, when I hear the inevitable “it’s the end of the world for Honda” from The Cock, when Jenson’s engine blows.
problem is that I always class the first few races of the season in Asia as a preview and we only truly know the score with regard to performance when back in Europe. My guess is Ferrari will start the season strongly but fade alway as the effects of losing key members and team changes take effect. If McLaren can be reliable I feel the championships is theirs for the taking. However, we shouldn’t rule out Renault as they have a solid team structure and Heikki should have developed good working relationships in the team over the last year.
I will, however, be detonating the tv, and myself, when I hear the inevitable “it’s the end of the world for Honda” from The Cock, when Jenson’s engine blows.
Locoblade said:
Why is it that people who don't like F1 feel compelled to post on F1 related threads about how much it bores them?
If it bores you, don't waste your time watching it, and more importantly don't waste even more of your time wittering on about it in chat rooms!!
If it bores you, don't waste your time watching it, and more importantly don't waste even more of your time wittering on about it in chat rooms!!
I never said i didn't like it. Those that have felt compelled to reply to my (shock, horror) negative post about F1 have assumed that I don't. I asked the question whether anyone actually cared, not once did I state that I didn't.
I always watch the first couple of races during the season to see what it's going to be like, then make a decisn as to whether to watch any more. I watched a total of about 6 GP last season, most of those I scanned over rather than watched from start to finish. Moto GP on the other hand I watched all of them when I could, from start to finish.
And why should I stop writing about something even if I don't feel compelled to watch it religiously? Like I've said, it's not that I'm not interested in it? Or do the 'F1 is the be all and end all police' feel that I shouldn't?
racefan_uk said:
Locoblade said:
Why is it that people who don't like F1 feel compelled to post on F1 related threads about how much it bores them?
If it bores you, don't waste your time watching it, and more importantly don't waste even more of your time wittering on about it in chat rooms!!
If it bores you, don't waste your time watching it, and more importantly don't waste even more of your time wittering on about it in chat rooms!!
I never said i didn't like it. Those that have felt compelled to reply to my (shock, horror) negative post about F1 have assumed that I don't. I asked the question whether anyone actually cared, not once did I state that I didn't.
I always watch the first couple of races during the season to see what it's going to be like, then make a decisn as to whether to watch any more. I watched a total of about 6 GP last season, most of those I scanned over rather than watched from start to finish. Moto GP on the other hand I watched all of them when I could, from start to finish.
And why should I stop writing about something even if I don't feel compelled to watch it religiously? Like I've said, it's not that I'm not interested in it? Or do the 'F1 is the be all and end all police' feel that I shouldn't?
racefan_uk said:
Locoblade said:
Why is it that people who don't like F1 feel compelled to post on F1 related threads about how much it bores them?
If it bores you, don't waste your time watching it, and more importantly don't waste even more of your time wittering on about it in chat rooms!!
If it bores you, don't waste your time watching it, and more importantly don't waste even more of your time wittering on about it in chat rooms!!
I never said i didn't like it. Those that have felt compelled to reply to my (shock, horror) negative post about F1 have assumed that I don't. I asked the question whether anyone actually cared, not once did I state that I didn't.
I always watch the first couple of races during the season to see what it's going to be like, then make a decisn as to whether to watch any more. I watched a total of about 6 GP last season, most of those I scanned over rather than watched from start to finish. Moto GP on the other hand I watched all of them when I could, from start to finish.
And why should I stop writing about something even if I don't feel compelled to watch it religiously? Like I've said, it's not that I'm not interested in it? Or do the 'F1 is the be all and end all police' feel that I shouldn't?
Perhaps you should have been a bit more articulate with your first post. It comes across as very negative, so why the surprise at the replies? Contrast this with the thread, which is clearly one for voicing predictions on how the season will pan out. If you have an opinion, start your own thread about it and don't be surprised when people disagree with you. It happens in life.
kevin ritson said:
Perhaps you should have been a bit more articulate with your first post. It comes across as very negative, so why the surprise at the replies? Contrast this with the thread, which is clearly one for voicing predictions on how the season will pan out. If you have an opinion, start your own thread about it and don't be surprised when people disagree with you. It happens in life.
The thread is entitled, F1 thoughts, so not actually a predition thread. My initial post was to the point, I asked if anyone cared. Plainly, they do. I wasn't surprised anyone disagreed with my statement. I just pointed out that it was just that, a statement, not necessarily a point of view. There are always detractors to F1 (and other forms of racing) if you look at it from that side, it's a perfectly normal question to ask, there are always people willing to slag F1 off during the course of the year because it's 'boring'. Isn't there?
To start another completely new thread would have been pointless, I know that people have different opinions in life.
racefan_uk said:
I never said i didn't like it. Those that have felt compelled to reply to my (shock, horror) negative post about F1 have assumed that I don't. I asked the question whether anyone actually cared, not once did I state that I didn't.
With comments such as "does anyone really care?" followed by "the bottomless money pit and snoozefest that is Formula One", are you really that shocked that we came to the conclusion that you didnt like F1?
Well thoughts are what I asked for and thoughts is certainly what I've got, lol. I certainly wasn't expecting such vocal opinions. Still back to the point in hand, anyone else out there tingling with antisipation of the new season or are you just sick of how the sport has become? Agreed previous years have been a little predictable and a touch on the boring side, but maybe, just maybe this season may be a little diferent.
On the plus side for those who care little about F1. The 12hrs of Sebring runs for the 55th time on the same weekend as the first F1 race of the season!!!!
Now that will be worth keepin an eye on!
On the plus side for those who care little about F1. The 12hrs of Sebring runs for the 55th time on the same weekend as the first F1 race of the season!!!!
Now that will be worth keepin an eye on!
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