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[Jeeves]

Live. No other way.

 

I'm nominating this as the title for Bond 25. 

 

I think I'll be watching the sector time-less live-timing.

[Berner]

It was not held in February, it has never been held in February. Some years it was about a week earlier than now but that's about it. So I dont know what you are talking about.

In 2001 it was on March 3 and in 2002 it was on March 2, IIRC. So, as it's a FOUR day event, it started in February. And so what? My point is, I seem to recall that hotter, sunny weather was guaranteed whereas recently it has been cooler and sometimes rainy. That's all. Geez.

[chrcol]

Who will watch FP1 live? 

Me for sure, a good coffee is the way. 

 

well yeah, that might be when we see the cops.
 

[krapmeister]

While the 2000 race was held on March 12th, it WAS stinking hot!

I was there in 2008 I think and it was 35 - 39℃ for the Fri/Sat/Sun. So yep, can get pretty warm at this time of the year when it wants to...

[thegamer23]

A long night is coming.

[mgs315]

Who will watch FP1 live?

Me for sure, a good coffee is the way.

Not me, I don't get back from work til 4.30am ish. Damn these night shifts!

[showtime]

I will wait until the McLarens break, win-win situation.

[MortenF1]

 

F1 Paddock Pass @F1PaddockPass  ·  1h 1 hour ago

Interesting pit lane here in Melbourne. Williams have a sliver of a garage between Merc and RBR and their proper garage further down. #F1

 

F1 Paddock Pass @F1PaddockPass  ·  1h 1 hour ago

I'd suggest the reason for the small Williams garage is due to the close partnership they have with Mercedes for their engines. #F1 #Guess

 

 

This suggests the garage sizes aren't fixed, with solid walls. I'm confused.

[tomisumi]

Are we expecting not too much running because of 4 engines per season rule, or?

Edited by tomisumi, 12 March 2015 - 22:05.

[HuddersfieldTerrier1986]

Are we expecting not too much running because of 4 engines per season rule, or?

 

Hadn't thought about that, but it's an interesting point. Makes running when it's wet in practice if quali and the race are definitely going to be dry even less likely, even in intermediate conditions.

Edited by HuddersfieldTerrier1986, 12 March 2015 - 22:14.

[JHSingo]

His advantage is so huge he can still climb out of the car and push it over the line as a winner.

 

More like, climb out of the car, have a cup of tea, have a power nap, and then push it over the line as winner.

[bonjon1979a]

This suggests the garage sizes aren't fixed, with solid walls. I'm confused.

Isn't the entire complex built in park each year?

[Risil]

This suggests the garage sizes aren't fixed, with solid walls. I'm confused.

 

I'm trying to recall what they looked like when I was in the paddock for the WEC at Silverstone last year. I think they just use dividers.

[Jamiednm]

Are we expecting not too much running because of 4 engines per season rule, or?

Good point, though did FP sessions last year feature limited running? I don't remember that being the case. While I see the logic to the question, I'd be surprised if they weren't all pounding in the laps during FP1 and 2 (apart from McLaren).

[Fomalhaut]

2 hours and a half 

[Paincake]

2 hours and a half 

Might as well stay up and get some coffee ready. (Not recommended for anyone who needs to work early, LOL)

Due to my curiousity I wouldn't be able to sleep anyway.

[Pimpwerx]

Are we expecting not too much running because of 4 engines per season rule, or?

Oh nuts. I hadn't even thought of that. Ugh. These rules changes are never well thought out. I really hope this isn't the case. PEACE.

[Paincake]

Oh nuts. I hadn't even thought of that. Ugh. These rules changes are never well thought out. I really hope this isn't the case. PEACE.

I'm all for cost cutting solutions, but not at the cost the sports most fundemental entertainment value. No drive is no views...

[dave34m]

Just saw the SkyF1 start for this year, seems we are going to get the "Nico just hit me" all year. Thats going to get tiresome