Ferrari F2012 - Part III
#1
Posted 04 September 2012 - 19:05
- Fernando Alonso thread
- Felipe Massa thread
- Alonso vs Massa thread
Thank you.
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#2
Posted 04 September 2012 - 19:11
#3
Posted 04 September 2012 - 19:37
Cos over in the MS thread his fans are going crazy about the prospect of him rejoining Ferrari next year. Personally I can't see it. Are any of the Italian papers even talking about a rumour of Massa being re-confirmed, or is a decision definitely not expected yet?
#4
Posted 04 September 2012 - 19:43
SO, the Spa engine seems to be OK. I think someone mentioned they would be using a fresh engine for Monza anyway, but it still bodes well. I think the importance of a fresh engine is undervalued these days, despite what the teams say.
#5
Posted 04 September 2012 - 19:54
Stefano Confirmed no announcement would take place.Ferrari often announce their driver line ups at Monza. Does anyone think there's a chance Massa will be confirmed here for 2013?
Cos over in the MS thread his fans are going crazy about the prospect of him rejoining Ferrari next year. Personally I can't see it. Are any of the Italian papers even talking about a rumour of Massa being re-confirmed, or is a decision definitely not expected yet?
Can't find it now, but he said that no announcement would take place. But that doesn't mean there won't be one.
To be honest, i have said this, I would love Schumi.
#6
Posted 04 September 2012 - 20:02
Schumacher back at Ferrari would be fun but they say you should never go back to your ex wife. I can't see it happening.
#7
Posted 04 September 2012 - 21:50
That said, Montezemolo is very fond of the Kaizer so it is a distinct possibility.
#8
Posted 04 September 2012 - 22:00
#9
Posted 04 September 2012 - 22:29
#10
Posted 04 September 2012 - 23:36
#11
Posted 05 September 2012 - 00:55
When Michael left Ferrari he said something about not letting Massa without a car for that season, I don't see Michael replacing his friend next season, as much as I would love that.
#12
Posted 05 September 2012 - 02:37
Let's get back on topic
#13
Posted 05 September 2012 - 02:54
It is time to see a "new" face driving for a top team. Another year with Felipe would be bad for both the driver and the team.
When Michael left Ferrari he said something about not letting Massa without a car for that season, I don't see Michael replacing his friend next season, as much as I would love that.
I never believed him when he said that about Massa. Anyways, it's a bit OT.
#14
Posted 05 September 2012 - 08:06
Although Schumacher would offer a lot to Ferrari, I'm just not too sure it will happen. Italian media are adamant that Vettel has signed for 2014 onwards so whatever they offer Schumacher would have to be a 1 year deal.
That said, Montezemolo is very fond of the Kaizer so it is a distinct possibility.
How does the Vettel for 2014 deal sit with Alonso, according to the Italian media? Is Alonso prepared to drive alongside Vettel or are the Italian media saying that if Alonso doesn't win the title in 2012-3 he will be released to another team and simply replaced by Vettel?
#15
Posted 05 September 2012 - 08:41
How does the Vettel for 2014 deal sit with Alonso, according to the Italian media? Is Alonso prepared to drive alongside Vettel or are the Italian media saying that if Alonso doesn't win the title in 2012-3 he will be released to another team and simply replaced by Vettel?
I was in the paddock on saturday and interestingly people seem to believe he didn't veto him but interestingly he vetoed Lewis (which makes sense as if it's a close season they'd take too many points off each other). It's only a pre-contract agreement though, based on if the Ferrari is in title contention next year.
Ferrari seriously believe they can get this super team to happen and Philip Morris will pay Vettel a wage similar to Alonso.
And yeah, Schumacher to Ferrari would be amazing.
Edited by Goron3, 05 September 2012 - 08:42.
#16
Posted 05 September 2012 - 10:29
Creepy lighting.
#17
Posted 05 September 2012 - 14:04
I was in the paddock on saturday and interestingly people seem to believe he didn't veto him but interestingly he vetoed Lewis (which makes sense as if it's a close season they'd take too many points off each other). It's only a pre-contract agreement though, based on if the Ferrari is in title contention next year.
Ferrari seriously believe they can get this super team to happen and Philip Morris will pay Vettel a wage similar to Alonso.
And yeah, Schumacher to Ferrari would be amazing.
Very interesting. If that's true it means Alonso feels he could beat Vettel head to head but doesn't want to go up against Hamilton again in the same team.
Given Alonso's comments today that he will end his career at Ferrari, it seems he and Vettel have no choice but to be in the same team unless they both stay where they are for the next five years. Will be interesting to see...
Anyway, back to the topic of the thread - let's hope for a good Monza package and a rapid bouncing back from the Spa disaster...
#18
Posted 05 September 2012 - 14:16
Going from race to race, engine's performance goes down with about 5% but it's more coming out of Monza or Spa, according to Luca Marmorini himself.
Expected package besides shallow rear wing should consist of larger bargeboards, thinner engine cover, and cascade-less front wing, IMHO.
What you also can afford on track like that is less cooling than usual, so modifications in sidepods would not be unusual. This are just personal mind stretched calculations, let's see what the team will bring, the first photos should arrive in about day and a half
#19
Posted 05 September 2012 - 14:54
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#20
Posted 05 September 2012 - 16:43
My last Post on driver issues.How does the Vettel for 2014 deal sit with Alonso, according to the Italian media? Is Alonso prepared to drive alongside Vettel or are the Italian media saying that if Alonso doesn't win the title in 2012-3 he will be released to another team and simply replaced by Vettel?
From his interview with F1 Racing, Alonso himself:
There have been rumours that Vettel might be joining Ferrari for 2014. Have you vetoed him or would you be happy for him to join?
Sebastian will be welcome here.
#21
Posted 05 September 2012 - 16:44
That sounds like a bit much. I've heard a few horsepower, but thats about it. 5% performance drop would be around 30+hp. No way thats right.At least one fresh engine for Alonso.
Going from race to race, engine's performance goes down with about 5% but it's more coming out of Monza or Spa, according to Luca Marmorini himself.
Also, finally got around to watching the whole race. I'm not sure what you guys were so assured of looking at Massa. He wasn't that quick and probably would have struggled to finish top 10 if all the others hadn't retired. I mean, Hulkenberg was pretty much just as quick as him at the end there.
#22
Posted 05 September 2012 - 17:20
#23
Posted 05 September 2012 - 17:33
You call wiping out a 10 seconds advantage just as quick as? Massa was the fastest of the two stoppers and only had a poor first stint on the options.That sounds like a bit much. I've heard a few horsepower, but thats about it. 5% performance drop would be around 30+hp. No way thats right.
Also, finally got around to watching the whole race. I'm not sure what you guys were so assured of looking at Massa. He wasn't that quick and probably would have struggled to finish top 10 if all the others hadn't retired. I mean, Hulkenberg was pretty much just as quick as him at the end there.
I have no doubt that Alonso would have smoked Vettel here too. Not sure about Button though.
#24
Posted 05 September 2012 - 17:40
I've only just seen the race, but it seems to me he gained most of his time while the little pack was bunched up behind Schumacher.You call wiping out a 10 seconds advantage just as quick as? Massa was the fastest of the two stoppers and only had a poor first stint on the options.
I have no doubt that Alonso would have smoked Vettel here too. Not sure about Button though.
#26
Posted 05 September 2012 - 18:11
I don't know but atleast it's more relevant than talking about driver line ups for 2014, we haven't even finished 2012, yet alone 2013. Why that matters now I don't know. I'm more focused on seeing if we can win this championship, Ferrari still thinks their destiny is in there own hands so these next few races we shall see if they can take control.
#27
Posted 05 September 2012 - 18:20
That's true. Forgot about that little train but there were stages when following live timing where Massa was really quick for sustained periods in the 2nd and 3rd stints.I've only just seen the race, but it seems to me he gained most of his time while the little pack was bunched up behind Schumacher.
#28
Posted 05 September 2012 - 18:23
and anyways, the guy started 14th. i have seen worse logic to try and paint Lotus/Sauber as the best car in various races this season.
#29
Posted 05 September 2012 - 18:30
#30
Posted 05 September 2012 - 18:43
#31
Posted 05 September 2012 - 21:07
I've noticed that in some races the Ferrari doesn't like the option tyres. Alonso seems to cope better than Massa though.Why were we absolutely no where on the softs, if we had stayed on them longer would they have come back to us like they did Button or maybe Alonso could have made better use of them, we will never know.
#32
Posted 05 September 2012 - 23:43
I've noticed that in some races the Ferrari doesn't like the option tyres. Alonso seems to cope better than Massa though.
Yeah at Silverstone it cost us the victory, it's not all the time though maybe under curtain temperatures it happens is all I can think of, I hope it's not going to be a problem for us later.
#33
Posted 06 September 2012 - 00:36
Yeah at Silverstone it cost us the victory, it's not all the time though maybe under curtain temperatures it happens is all I can think of, I hope it's not going to be a problem for us later.
Certain temps for sure. Luckily it's not going to be too warm this weekend and the F2012 shouldn't have any problems with the tyres. If the Monza-Spec F2012 is anything like the Spa spec car, Fernando has a good chance of increasing his lead in the WDC. Lots of if's, but I think this weekend will work out much better than people think. Same for Singapore. The question is the rest of the season and getting the car to where it's just a bit better than what it is now and keeping it consistent. Ferrari doesn't have to have the fastest car to win the WDC. The way things have played out thus far, it's quite good at some tracks and sufficient at others. It just needs a little more pace and no more idiotic incidents like 1st lap of Spa GP.
#34
Posted 06 September 2012 - 04:06
#35
Posted 06 September 2012 - 07:56
Most went for downforce, with Button and Alonso among the exceptions.
at Romain !! Alonso could have been on 2nd or podium in Spa.
#36
Posted 06 September 2012 - 08:29
#37
Posted 06 September 2012 - 11:07
Massa wasn't good on the options in Spa because he's Massa.
#38
Posted 06 September 2012 - 12:25
#39
Posted 06 September 2012 - 13:09
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#40
Posted 06 September 2012 - 16:14
And Massa was fine on the options in the first stint in Britain. i think back then it was either a setup issue (no dry running) or just bad timing, like you said.I haven't noticed any problems on specific tires. Everyone was weak on the option tires in Silverstone. Alonso stood out because he took them on for the last stint, which was contrary to most top competitor's strategies.
Massa wasn't good on the options in Spa because he's Massa.
“I am not worried and we have fitted parts we had used three or four races ago and for Monza, the aero package is any case unique as it is different to any other track. So it was always planned to change the car almost completely for this race.”
Italian GP - Alonso Preview.
Edited by SCUDmissile, 06 September 2012 - 17:30.
#41
Posted 06 September 2012 - 17:44
Edited by CrucialXtreme, 06 September 2012 - 17:50.
#42
Posted 06 September 2012 - 17:44
Source: CrucialXtreme on F1tech.
I have not seen this before.
Edited by SCUDmissile, 06 September 2012 - 17:45.
#43
Posted 06 September 2012 - 17:52
Seen what before?http://www.formula1....2/d12ita475.jpg
Source: CrucialXtreme on F1tech.
I have not seen this before.
#44
Posted 06 September 2012 - 17:56
http://www.formula1....2/d12ita475.jpg
Source: CrucialXtreme on F1tech.
I have not seen this before.
If you're talking about what I think you are, it's only because the monkey seat is missing. The slot in the beam win has been on the car since Barcelona best I can tell. Didn't see it in any China or Bahrain pics. It also was on the 150 Italia last year. Let's hope the Monza spec package works & works well.
#45
Posted 06 September 2012 - 17:59
it doesn't look the same, does it? Good to have you back btw.If you're talking about what I think you are, it's only because the monkey seat is missing. The slot in the beam win has been on the car since Barcelona best I can tell. Didn't see it in any China or Bahrain pics. It also was on the 150 Italia last year. Let's hope the Monza spec package works & works well.
#46
Posted 06 September 2012 - 18:00
#47
Posted 06 September 2012 - 18:03
it doesn't look the same, does it? Good to have you back btw.
I think it's the same mate. Here's a pic from Spain and they look quite similar. Thanks, it's good to be back. Now for Ferrari to "come back" to top step of podium.
Spain
http://img824.images...rakedetail2.png
Edited by CrucialXtreme, 06 September 2012 - 18:18.
#48
Posted 06 September 2012 - 18:14
Ferrari has to be competitive here. good results here and in Singapore will be a massive massive boost.
#49
Posted 06 September 2012 - 18:31
Is the front wing new? As in not used in Spa?
Monza spec FW - Won't be used anywhere else.
#50
Posted 06 September 2012 - 19:23