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[Tombstone]

[AlexPrime]

wow that was fast

[OvDrone]

wow that was fast

 

Ominous.

[JHSingo]

Ominous.

 

Season over before it's started.

[THEWALL]

Uglier cars with doubtful improvement in following closer and, supposedly, overtaking. But, I'd say, more racing interrupted by wing damage so that will even itself out. Still Pirelli, still two compound rule, still fragile hybrids, so F-conservation will probably continue. No chance of a fight at Mercedes, especially after seeing Bottas today, and RBR. The only exciting thing will be Leclerc at Ferrari. Hopefully the team and its fans don't turn him into damaged goods. A miracle upswing by Renault is something to look vaguely forward to as well. So when is 2023?

[Quickshifter]

1. Only Mercedes and Haas have an unchanged lineup.

2. New aero regulations.

3. Redbull with a new engine partner.

4. Mclaren making a big restructuring of their technical team. Brand new driver pairing. 2019 will be Sainz's 5th season and Norris' debut. 2nd year of Renault partnership who will bring a new ICE. Will be interesting to see how the dawn of a new era starts for Mclaren.

5. Vettel vs Leclerc.

6. Daniel Ricciardo's new journey with Renault.

7. Kubica's comeback.

8. Young debutants Norris, Russel and Albon if he is signed up.

Edited by Quickshifter, 25 November 2018 - 17:46.

[Domi]

Basically excited for all teams outcome minus Haas and Mercedes

[Ivanhoe]

Short winterbreak 👍👍

Edited by Ivanhoe, 25 November 2018 - 17:55.

[FirstnameLastname]

One of the biggest overhauls of the grid in recent times.

New name/livery for Force India too... new livery at Haas... presumably Williams might change the scheme too.

Melbourne will be superb!

[F1 Mike]

It's usually less exciting than I hope so I'm keeping a lid on any excitement until something exciting happens in Melbourne

[Beri]

[Ivanhoe]

[f1paul]

[BRK]

A bit OT but to set the mood - Brian Tyler's 2018 F1 theme + video (TIL he's a big F1 fan): 

 

https://youtu.be/U4AfqxGJl00

[Beri]

[Ivanhoe]

[Gary Davies]

A fair bit of hubris and confidence from Marko and Verstappen about the level the Honda PU will be in 2019, but is there any solid evidence that Honda will be making a big step forward in power and reliability? I don't see any such lavish claims from Honda.

 

And Renault. What hints that they will (or will not) make a decent step over the winter break? I did hear Alain Prost making a fairly unspecific claim that they will be in the game in an interview with Sky over the Abu Dhabi weekend.

[MKSixer]

I think this has the potential to be one of the best seasons yet:

 

New drivers in 8/10 teams.

New regulations.

Positive news from Honda regarding progress.

Renault claiming progress across the entire platform and RIC in the seat.

Redbull with VES making a potential title run

Ferrari with VET/LEC and a potential internecine battle...shades of 2014?

The potential for a closer mid-field battle brought on by New Regs.

So many new drivers!!!!

[Ivanhoe]

[Ivanhoe]

[Ivanhoe]

[Ivanhoe]

[Ivanhoe]

Sir Stirling Moss and Peter Collins, winners of the Targa Florio of 1955 in the Mercedes 300 SLR

Edited by Ivanhoe, 03 December 2018 - 06:45.

[Ivanhoe]

[Beri]

[Ivanhoe]

[Ivanhoe]

[Ivanhoe]

Edited by Ivanhoe, 08 December 2018 - 08:09.

[ernestomodena]

 

Well the first modern F1 car. Next year on the sauber ofcourse.

[B Squared]

[Dolph]

[Ivanhoe]

[Ivanhoe]

[f1paul]

[Ivanhoe]

[Beri]

Ray Elder, winner of the first NASCAR race bearing the Winston Cup name in '71.

[Ivanhoe]

[Ivanhoe]

[ernestomodena]

[AlexPrime]

A fair bit of hubris and confidence from Marko and Verstappen about the level the Honda PU will be in 2019, but is there any solid evidence that Honda will be making a big step forward in power and reliability? I don't see any such lavish claims from Honda.

It certainly seems that they have a jewel of an engine   But I wish them all the best. strong Honda will be great for F1 and I like them.

[Ivanhoe]

[Beri]

Cars only Ivanhoe

[Ivanhoe]

Cars only Ivanhoe

There is no such rule, it’s all about the numbers. Besides, there’s always an exception for Mark Marquez

Edited by Ivanhoe, 14 December 2018 - 08:00.

[Beri]

Haha oh deer, a Marquez fan
 
Ok, Ill join in ;)
 

[PayasYouRace]

Cars only Ivanhoe
 

 

It's fine. Ivanhoe just posted half a car.

[f1paul]

[Beri]

It's fine. Ivanhoe just posted half a car.

Any unicycle racer bearing number #93? Would be a quarter of a car then

Edited by Beri, 14 December 2018 - 14:16.

[Ivanhoe]

Jim Clark pitstop practice for the 1963 Indy 500



And that’s what I call planking

Edited by Ivanhoe, 15 December 2018 - 05:53.

[B Squared]

Now Clark's Lotus at Trenton

[Gary Davies]

Some damn fine pictures, Ivanhoe! Keep ‘em coming.