Honda - another disaster ?
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Honda say their new engine concept is 'high risk' - sounds like they are preparing the ground for another dismal year
http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/honda-admits-new...
I'd love to see them do well though
http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/honda-admits-new...
I'd love to see them do well though
You can read a lot into that article I suppose.
If what I read is true, and Honda are traditionally quite conservative in designs and implementation they may have realised that wont work in F1 and a more 'think outside the box; strategy is required.
They are saying they have found gains - but its moved them a little into unknown territory - so potentially some innovation rather than renovation? They may stumble with that approach - but F1 is all about innovation and they will never achieve anything unless they try new ideas - and this is presumably what they are doing and the only way to beat the best.
Perhaps I am being over optimistic - but I cannot believe with all the lead up they are saying "weve made something - and are not too sure about what it will / can do - but we hope it at least makes a few slow laps without grenading - that was embarassing"
Oh - also - dont forget we will see the new cars next week - or at least the new liveries on last years cars with pretend front and rear wings - that should be something interesting to see if there are any surprises in store...
If what I read is true, and Honda are traditionally quite conservative in designs and implementation they may have realised that wont work in F1 and a more 'think outside the box; strategy is required.
They are saying they have found gains - but its moved them a little into unknown territory - so potentially some innovation rather than renovation? They may stumble with that approach - but F1 is all about innovation and they will never achieve anything unless they try new ideas - and this is presumably what they are doing and the only way to beat the best.
Perhaps I am being over optimistic - but I cannot believe with all the lead up they are saying "weve made something - and are not too sure about what it will / can do - but we hope it at least makes a few slow laps without grenading - that was embarassing"
Oh - also - dont forget we will see the new cars next week - or at least the new liveries on last years cars with pretend front and rear wings - that should be something interesting to see if there are any surprises in store...
Edited by paolow on Tuesday 14th February 18:50
Vaud said:
Dr Murdoch said:
I didn't think they had restrictions this year? Or did I just dream that?
The token system has been abolished.Are they deliberately trolling? https://twitter.com/McLarenF1/status/8315398856306...
I guess you never know.
I don't think it screams 'we're st, and we know we are' like some have decided it does.
A lot also depends on the questions asked by the journalist, who then edits the responses into sentences.
It certainly sounds like certain aspects work on paper, but aren't thoroughly tested
I don't think it screams 'we're st, and we know we are' like some have decided it does.
A lot also depends on the questions asked by the journalist, who then edits the responses into sentences.
It certainly sounds like certain aspects work on paper, but aren't thoroughly tested
untakenname said:
Are they deliberately trolling? https://twitter.com/McLarenF1/status/8315398856306...
That sounds like a bag of spanners, thiugh so do most race engines at low RPM, which begs the question of why release an audio clip of something so dreadful? A few throttle blips would have made the world of difference rather than sounding like a bag of gravel in a high speed cement mixer.Honda are now saying that by the first race of this season they will be up to the performance of the 2016 Mercedes. https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/honda-says-new-...
Unfortunately, Mercedes say they have improved in every single area for 2017. https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mercedes-says-e...
Unfortunately, Mercedes say they have improved in every single area for 2017. https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mercedes-says-e...
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