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19th November 2008, 08:46 #31
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It's interesting to read a couple of the comments from the Barcelona test:
Robert Kubica: "Of course we lose a lot of downforce compared to the 2008 car. But because we are back from grooved to slick tyres, we have substantially more grip in slow corners. So with some more development I don't think there will be too big a difference between the 2009 and 2008 cars."
Marc Gene: "We got rid of as many things as possible, to try to create the downforce we'll have the next season. But the main thing is the slicks. I couldn't directly compare them, but the first feeling is that the grip delivered by the new tyres compensates the lower downforce."
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/72177
The more things change, the more they stay the sameRiccardo Patrese - 256GPs 1977-1993
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19th November 2008, 09:38 #32Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1
Aerodynamic grip is easily lost when in turbulent air, whereas mechanical grip from the tyres & chassis is not affected whatsoever.
In theory therefore, it should be a whole lot easier to get closer to the car in front and precipitate that most rare of natural occurences - a genuine overtake.
However, don't underestimate the genius of aerodynamicists. They are cunning swines whose mantra is "What the good lord taketh away, the wind-tunnel giveth back eventually"
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19th November 2008, 09:43 #33
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Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1I got my motorcycle jacket, but I'm walking all the time...
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19th November 2008, 09:51 #34
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Originally Posted by tamburello
Hopefully the increased mechanical grip will improve the racing, but much of what I've read about the prospects for the new cars confirms your aerodynamicists mantra that much of the lost aero grip will be recovered.Riccardo Patrese - 256GPs 1977-1993
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19th November 2008, 09:55 #35Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1
Gene's comments seem to endorse that.
That said, give those aero buggers enough time & soon enough you'll be bemoaning the loss of all the winglets, chimneys and horns that gave us such a competitive field!
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19th November 2008, 09:59 #36
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Originally Posted by tamburello
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19th November 2008, 10:24 #37Originally Posted by Sleeper
For now.
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19th November 2008, 10:53 #38
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i see chris bangle has moved across to the F1 team...
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19th November 2008, 11:29 #39
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Even IRL crap wagon looks pretty now !
I dont agree with the new rules, F1 should be an enginering sport too ! Overtaking, yes of course, but i still think this is the wrong way to go, i would rather see a push to pass button, and and tourbo engine to boots overtaking, than this, a crying same, and a bad move by F1 !
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Originally Posted by Claus HansenRule 1 of the forum, always accuse anyone who disagrees with you of bias.I would say that though.
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