Preview of F1 2016

[jens]

Well done Jens!
I would just like to go on record now saying I will give 1,000.00 USD to every member of this forum if Haas finishes dead last........

You are one brave man, Taz!!

And needless to say, you seem to have a bottomless supply of USD's. Good to know!

[Nitrodaze]

Well done Jens!
I would just like to go on record now saying I will give 1,000.00 USD to every member of this forum if Haas finishes dead last........

Tazio, your cheque from 2015 bounced, l am not sure about your 2016 one :-). But l see your point and hope Haas surprises everyone. But it would be tough.

[Rollo]

While Dallara has a long and illustrious racing history, making chassis for one-make or de-facto one-make series is a very different proposition to the fierce competition of F1. I expect their car will either start out very overweight, or will have severe difficulty passing the FIA crash tests (which get even tougher next year).

Why?

Surely they'll build things to a set of design specifications. They built the Hispania F110 and it passed the crash tests.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/81850
The HRT challenger has been designed by Italian racing car constructor Dallara - which endured weeks of uncertainty in its preparation following financial problems with the outfit when it was known as Campos.

- Jonathan Noble, Autosport, 4th Mar 2010

If Haas adequately funds Dallara and allows it the time and space to develop new bits, then Haas should do a bit better than HRT did.

[AndyL]

Why?

Surely they'll build things to a set of design specifications. They built the Hispania F110 and it passed the crash tests.

And, if I recall correctly, it was notably overweight.

And that was with a V8. When the current, heavier power units came in, even some established teams found it tricky to get under the weight limit while still passing the crash tests.

At least, I assume that was my reasoning, I have enough trouble remembering what I was thinking about last week, never mind 3 months ago

[airshifter]

Haas has finished the crash test, and is on track for testing.

http://www.formula1.com/content/fom-...est-debut.html

And for the record, I think Tazio's money is at much less risk with his forum bet for this year. These guys have a lot of knowledge base behind them, and they also have the influence from Ferrari. I don't expect them to challenge for the top, but I'd bet that they beat at least several more seasoned teams on the grid.

My putting off their entry until this year they have had a lot of time without testing restrictions, as well as time to learn the ups and downs of the other teams. Not having a race schedule to contend with while tweaking the car does open things up in terms of manpower.

[jens]

And for the record, I think Tazio's money is at much less risk with his forum bet for this year.

Interesting to think about it now, but exactly a year ago (in January 2015 before any winter tests) nobody would have thought it conceivable that McLaren wouldn't get even a podium! So you never know!

[Tazio]

Interesting to think about it now, but exactly a year ago (in January 2015 before any winter tests) nobody would have thought it conceivable that McLaren wouldn't get even a podium! So you never know!

Yeah well it's never too early to put the kiss of death on a team
I'm thinking of combining Haas, and McLaren in the formation of this seasons FGP team:
"The Fighting Anglo-American Mafia"

[airshifter]

Yeah well it's never too early to put the kiss of death on a team
I'm thinking of combining Haas, and McLaren in the formation of this seasons FGP team:
"The Fighting Anglo-American Mafia"

I hate to say it, but I think Haas has as much hope as McLaren for 2016. Honda is way off the game, and until they figure it out, they can't really sort out the chassis much better either.

[The Black Knight]

Well apparently Maldonado's seat is under threat.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/122473

It would be great to see that clown gone from F1 next year if his sponsorship falls through. The grid talent and safety would rise significantly.

[jens]

So the next step is to wait for the launch of cars to start the annual arguing about whose car looks fast.