Author Topic: 2017 Formula 1 (Read 14974 times)

Rathburn · « **on:** January 29, 2017, 10:47:29 pm »

It's that time again for:

Rathburns Formula 1 World Championship Extravaganza Thread^TM!

Big rule changes this year, aero and tyres being the biggest among them. No Germany this year either. Rosberg retires, Massa un-retires, Bottas joins the Germans, a Canadian back in F1, and Manor is, or maybe isn't a team again for the umpteenth time.

The other big change is the loss of our fearless leader Uncle Bernard. Seen here in the official FIA picture:

2017 Schedule:

1     Australian Grand Prix - Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne Australia 26 March
2     Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai China 9 April
3     Bahrain Grand Prix - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir Bahrain 16 April
4     Russian Grand Prix - Sochi Autodrom, Sochi Russia 1 May
5     Spanish Grand Prix - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona Spain 30 April
6     Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo Monaco 28 May
7     Canadian Grand Prix - Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal Canada 11 June
8     European Grand Prix - Baku City Circuit, Baku Azerbaijan 25 June
9     Austrian Grand Prix - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg Austria 9 July
10   British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone United Kingdom 16 July
11   Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring, Budapest Hungary 30 July
12   Belgian Grand Prix - Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot Belgium 27 August
13   Italian Grand Prix - Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza   Italy 3 September
14   Singapore Grand Prix - Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore 17 September
15   Malaysian Grand Prix - Sepang International Circuit, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 1 October
16   Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka International Racing Course, Suzuka Japan 8 October
17   United States Grand Prix - Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas United States of America 22 October
18   Mexican Grand Prix - Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City Mexico 29 October
19   Brazilian Grand Prix - Autódromo José Carlos Pace, São Paulo Brazil 12 November
20   Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates 26 November

*Also, if you come in here during the season and complain about spoilers, uckfay you. Don't come in if you haven't seen the race or aren't willing to read about results/incidents.

diamondedge · « **Reply #1 on:** January 29, 2017, 11:03:17 pm »

I approve of this message and fully endorse this Formula 1 championship.

Also, is it possessive? Apostrophe, Rathburn's...?

My contribution to this thread - Car Livery and Launch Dates:

Team	Date	Location
Mercedes	February 23rd	Silverstone
Ferrari	February 24th	Fiorano
Force India	February 22nd	Silverstone
Haas	TBD	TBD
McLaren	February 24th	TBD
Manor	by some miracle	ditto
Red Bull	February 21st	TBD
Toro Rosso	TBD	TBD
Renault	TBD	TBD
Sauber	TBD	TBD
Williams	TBD	TBD

(Shamelessly stolen from r/formula1 but I had to make that g.d. table so smd)

Rathburn · « **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2017, 11:20:40 pm »

You can update that fancy table with the date for Manor: never.

Markkenko · « **Reply #3 on:** January 30, 2017, 12:24:14 am »

Subbing to this thread.

I'm excited for this season to get started. Here is my contribution to the thread courtesy of Red Bull. Cool video

I will also be in Europe from early July to the end of August/beginning of September this year, and am hoping to get the opportunity to be either in Hungary for the Hungarian Grand Prix, or at Spa for the Belgian Grand Prix (I am leaning towards Spa). I have a few friends in Switzerland who want to join me, and one in France who is also potentially interested. Any recommendations on which one to go to, what ticket packages, what corner/area to sit in would be much appreciated

https://tickets.formula1.com/KEYA/en/3286-belgium-fom/

thedude · « **Reply #4 on:** January 30, 2017, 01:13:56 am »

I vote Spa if you have the opportunity.

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #5 on:** January 30, 2017, 07:01:42 am »

Maybe I can make it to Gilles or COTA this year.

Rathburn · « **Reply #6 on:** January 30, 2017, 11:58:15 am »

Quote from: Markkas on January 30, 2017, 12:24:14 am

Subbing to this thread.

I'm excited for this season to get started. Here is my contribution to the thread courtesy of Red Bull. Cool video

I will also be in Europe from early July to the end of August/beginning of September this year, and am hoping to get the opportunity to be either in Hungary for the Hungarian Grand Prix, or at Spa for the Belgian Grand Prix (I am leaning towards Spa). I have a few friends in Switzerland who want to join me, and one in France who is also potentially interested. Any recommendations on which one to go to, what ticket packages, what corner/area to sit in would be much appreciated

https://tickets.formula1.com/KEYA/en/3286-belgium-fom/

Nice video. I suspect that most of us have been following along and will be pretty aware of the changes, but a little refresher is always good. Red Bull tends to put out some decent content to get people more interested.

SPA! There is no other choice. Unless that choice is Monza.
Or Monaco.
Or Montreal.
Or Suzuka. But I've been to a race there already.

thedude · « **Reply #7 on:** January 30, 2017, 01:18:01 pm »

Quote from: Rathburn on January 30, 2017, 11:58:15 am

SPA! There is no other choice. Unless that choice is Monza.
Or Monaco.
Or Montreal.
Or Suzuka. But I've been to a race there already.

Been to Monaco, experience is phenomenal, qualifying is big, race is so-so.
Been to COTA, venue is great, race was ok, but potential to be good.
SPA though....if you're there, go. No-brainer.
Heard Montreal is for the books too, BYOB, and walking the track after naturally makes for a good time.

Rad_Racer · « **Reply #8 on:** January 30, 2017, 03:31:33 pm »

Looking forward to the pre-season testing getting started soon. Honda & McLaren sound confident in their engine this year, so it's just a matter of how good their aero is (and reliability). Would be amazing to see them fighting again. I'll be surprised if Merc isn't the leader at the start of the season, but I'm hopeful that the gap will be greatly reduced. It'll be interesting to see if fuel becomes an issue, since they'll be able to stay on power through more of the corners this year.

Also really excited to see what ideas Brawn comes up with to simplify the rules in future seasons and improve the competition on the track.

Markkenko · « **Reply #9 on:** January 30, 2017, 07:44:36 pm »

Done. Spa it is.
I need help finding a good place to be at Spa though.... Do I just get the general bronze, sit on a lawn chair, and make my way wherever I want? Or do you guys think the extra $$$ for gold grandstand seats is where it's at?

This review here has been somewhat insightful, but I am still up in the air of how much I want to spend on this. Im leaning towards just going all in on it. Gold 1 Fri-Sun.
http://www.enterf1.com/belgian-grand-prix/where-to-sit-at-spa-francorchamps

thedude · « **Reply #10 on:** January 30, 2017, 07:53:23 pm »

Being across from the pits and seeing how quickly they can do what they do in person is very impressive but repetitive. I'm not sure on the cost difference but I would be inclined to recommend Gold 8 if it's an option as you are on a corner and able to see accel>decel>accel on a sharp corner which is highly technical/exciting (imo).

diamondedge · « **Reply #11 on:** January 30, 2017, 08:04:18 pm »

Man..La Source... First lap carnage followed by watching then speed up the hill.

I'd vote that or Gold 3 so you can see what downforce looks like haha.

Markkenko · « **Reply #12 on:** January 30, 2017, 11:01:29 pm »

Quote from: diamondedge on January 30, 2017, 08:04:18 pm

Man..La Source... First lap carnage followed by watching then speed up the hill.

I'd vote that or Gold 3 so you can see what downforce looks like haha.

La Source..... Hm.... That hill is one of my favourite parts of the track...

Rad_Racer · « **Reply #13 on:** January 31, 2017, 09:04:11 am »

Gold 10 would be pretty awesome too -- good uphill perspective and watching the cars change direction at huge speeds around eau rouge. I THINK you'd have enough elevation to still get a good view of La Source and the straight too. Hard to know for sure though, and I know those tickets aren't cheap. If you end up just going with bronze, I'd try to get right up to the top of the hill at the end of the straight by Les Combes. Historically lots of overtake attempts there.

3inchesoflove · « **Reply #14 on:** January 31, 2017, 09:13:36 am »

Gold 7/8, you may be able to catch some passing action at the hairpin, then watch them scream up Eau Rouge and maybe see someone make a pass like Webber on Alonso!

Zac · « **Reply #15 on:** January 31, 2017, 10:04:09 am »

Are there any seating options near the end if the kemmel straight?

Markkenko · « **Reply #16 on:** February 01, 2017, 03:41:18 am »

My only gripe with bronze on that track is the fact that it is fairly spread out and hilly, which would probably mean long times to walk from spot to spot if I move around

In other news, RedBull released this video recently:

If you can't already tell, i'm a RedBull/Ric fan

diamondedge · « **Reply #17 on:** February 17, 2017, 01:26:31 pm »

Get HYPE

thedude · « **Reply #18 on:** February 17, 2017, 01:28:06 pm »

ermahgerrrrd. officially HYPE'D.

lynx440 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 17, 2017, 02:11:43 pm »

I got goosebumps and shed a tear all that same time. Love the new McLaren Livery!

Also, I think the Russian race is April 30th, and the Spanish race is May 14th.

Markkenko · « **Reply #20 on:** February 17, 2017, 02:25:07 pm »

That last shot is gorgeous....

Can't wait for the RedBull...

diamondedge · « **Reply #21 on:** February 17, 2017, 02:51:18 pm »

I hope the McLaren actually looks like that. That was a fan predicted livery...

Also, in reference to HYPE and Williams:

Remember camo Red Bull livery? that, that was hard porn.

Rathburn · « **Reply #22 on:** February 17, 2017, 04:58:05 pm »

Quote from: diamondedge on February 17, 2017, 02:51:18 pm

I hope the McLaren actually looks like that. That was a fan predicted livery...

Also, in reference to HYPE and Williams:

Remember camo Red Bull livery? that, that was hard porn.

Oh Frentzen..... #sadface

diamondedge · « **Reply #23 on:** February 22, 2017, 12:27:17 pm »

ITS HAPPENING

IT'S HAPPENINGINGINGINGING

that uckfaying mclaren better be orange or else i'll be pissed

OrcasNotOilers · « **Reply #24 on:** February 22, 2017, 01:07:42 pm »

Subscribing, because I need to get back into following this. 4 a.m. streaming parties here we come!