XBimmers X1   XBimmers X1
  XBimmers X1

Go Back   XBimmers | BMW X1 Forum > BIMMERPOST Universal Forums > Professional Motorsport Racing Discussion (IMSA, DTM, Formula 1, Grand-AM, Le Mans, IRL, WRC, etc..)

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      02-19-2015, 09:13 AM   #1
954Stealth
Brigadier General
954Stealth's Avatar
United_States
1543
Rep
4,512
Posts

Drives: A Car
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Bacon Raton, FL

iTrader: (1)

F1 bans midseason helmet livery changes

**My reaction: There's a LOT more serious matters they should be focusing on right now like the Germany GP, etc. **



Midseason helmet livery changes have been banned, according to reports on Wednesday.

The respected German publication Auto Motor und Sport and the international news agency Reuters report that F1 drivers this year will have to start and finish the season with the same helmet colors.

German correspondent Tobias Gruner said it was a proposal by Bernie Ecclestone that was adopted by the governing FIA and team bosses at Tuesday's meeting of the F1 Commission.

Gruner said it means "the days of changing looks and crazy helmet creations on special occasions are over."

The move is clearly to help fans and spectators to more easily identify the drivers, given the ever-increasing trend for multiple design changes within a season.

And many had lamented the steady decline of iconic and easily-recognizable helmets, like the yellow of Ayrton Senna and the London rowing club livery worn by Damon Hill.

But the initial reaction on social media was not generally positive.

Gruner said the move will also stop drivers from doing things like inviting their fans to design one-off helmets that are subsequently auctioned for charity.

"What punishment awaits the drivers should they violate the new rule is not yet known," he added.



I hear F1 banned drivers to change Helmet design during season. I am a fan of consistency, BUT SERIOUSLY! what's next? rules on haircut?

— alex wurz (@alex_wurz) February 18, 2015

http://www.foxsports.com/motor/story...changes-021815

03/12/15 Update:
HERE ARE THE 2015 F1 HELMET DESIGNS. THESE SHOULD STAY PREDOMINATELY THE SAME AS THIS THROUGHOUT THE SEASON

































__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by Billup View Post
You know you're getting bacon, when you're cooking bacon.

Last edited by 954Stealth; 03-12-2015 at 03:06 PM..
Appreciate 0
      02-19-2015, 09:20 AM   #2
M.A.R.C.
Second Lieutenant
M.A.R.C.'s Avatar
Jamaica
32
Rep
225
Posts

Drives: 2011 Space Grey E90 M3 DCT ZCP
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Pembroke Pines, FL

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2011 BMW E90 M3  [0.00]
My reaction was the same as yours... that's ridiculous
__________________
Marc
2011 Space Grey Metallic E90 M3 DCT ZCP
Appreciate 0
      02-19-2015, 09:21 AM   #3
KingOfJericho
Major General
KingOfJericho's Avatar
United_States
2452
Rep
7,341
Posts

Drives: Yes
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: CT

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2010 135i Coupe  [5.26]
Did fans ask for this? No.
__________________
The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost.

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi | 2010 S4 Sold | 2010 BMW 135i Retired | 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
Appreciate 0
      02-19-2015, 09:30 AM   #4
954Stealth
Brigadier General
954Stealth's Avatar
United_States
1543
Rep
4,512
Posts

Drives: A Car
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Bacon Raton, FL

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by KingOfJericho View Post
Did fans ask for this? No.
Exactly. I like the helmet designs quite a bit!

There was actually a SEB special helmet from last year that inspired the RBR camo testing livery on the car this year
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by Billup View Post
You know you're getting bacon, when you're cooking bacon.
Appreciate 0
      02-19-2015, 10:13 AM   #5
M_Six
Free Thinker
M_Six's Avatar
United_States
16549
Rep
7,447
Posts

Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Foothills of Mt Level

iTrader: (0)

Bernie is a control freak.
__________________
Mark
markj.pics

"There is no shame in dropping fruit in your glass."
-UncleWede
Appreciate 0
      02-19-2015, 12:15 PM   #6
solstice
Major General
5457
Rep
7,037
Posts

Drives: 2015 M3 6MT
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Seattle

iTrader: (0)

The drivers should just decide on one plain boring color like grey and all wear it. Take that Bernie
Appreciate 0
      02-19-2015, 02:14 PM   #7
Mtxzptlk
Driving Dog
Mtxzptlk's Avatar
871
Rep
1,218
Posts

Drives: 635/1815, X3M Comp
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: That somewhere over the rainbow

iTrader: (10)

That's great FIA, you really put the hammer down on something soo very important. /sarcasm.
Appreciate 0
      02-19-2015, 03:55 PM   #8
hellrotm
Banned
4143
Rep
6,926
Posts

Drives: F80
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: ...Location...Location

iTrader: (0)

There has to more to this decision.
Appreciate 0
      02-19-2015, 10:28 PM   #9
bmw1racer
bimmerphile, technogeek
bmw1racer's Avatar
United_States
998
Rep
3,784
Posts

Drives: 2012 E82 6MT Sport
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: SoCal

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by M_Six View Post
Bernie is a control freak.
Absolutely.

One of many sports megalomaniacs.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      02-20-2015, 10:24 AM   #10
David70
Colonel
United_States
1567
Rep
2,665
Posts

Drives: 06 Z4M Coupe - 13 Cadillac ATS
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Cincinnati, OH

iTrader: (1)

This is what happens when a group (or individual) is faced with a lot of tough issues they can't figure out how to fix but they still need to do something to feel like they are relevant.
__________________
2006 Z4M Coupe - Stromung exhaust, ZHP knob, stubby antenna, clutch delay delete
Appreciate 0
      02-26-2015, 11:43 AM   #11
ptack
Brigadier General
ptack's Avatar
United_States
266
Rep
4,469
Posts

Drives: 135i
Join Date: May 2008
Location: NJ

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2008 135i  [6.50]
Bernie is an idiot and continues to demonstrate that it's still 1980 in his little world.
__________________
135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
Appreciate 0
      02-26-2015, 12:51 PM   #12
NickyC
Lieutenant General
NickyC's Avatar
17351
Rep
10,597
Posts

Drives: M4 CS. Former G82, x2 F82, F80
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Jacked out of my mind

iTrader: (23)

Quote:
Originally Posted by David70 View Post
This is what happens when a group (or individual) is faced with a lot of tough issues they can't figure out how to fix but they still need to do something to feel like they are relevant.
Yeah, like our Government.
Appreciate 0
      03-12-2015, 02:55 PM   #13
954Stealth
Brigadier General
954Stealth's Avatar
United_States
1543
Rep
4,512
Posts

Drives: A Car
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Bacon Raton, FL

iTrader: (1)

** Adding Helmet designs to my original post
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by Billup View Post
You know you're getting bacon, when you're cooking bacon.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:00 PM.




xbimmers
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST