F1 2021: Abu Dhabi GP - Yas Marina (Dec 12)

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

I'm not so sure b/c without drs a car with more power on maximum boost (Merc) with unchanged replacement rules for PU's won't be caught and with harder longer lasting tyres it may become another processional run.

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[Killed by Death]

Happy New Year. A little late I know, but I have so many happy beautiful friends, I thought I'd finally get to you Hammy's. After careful consideration of your performance in 2021, I have decided to extend our friendship for another 12 months. A little New Year message for you. Not every flower can say love, but a rose can. Not every plant survives a thirst, but a cactus can. Not every retard can read, but look at you go, Today everyone should take a moment and send an encouraging message to fucked up friends, just as I have done. I don't care if you lick windows. You hang in there Hammy's, because you're special to me, and you're my friends. Look at you smiling at your computer, you crayon eating mother fuckers!

Happy New Year!

Don't fuck it up

[///M Power-Belgium]

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[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

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Poor no.2 nobody wants that number or Kimi's 7

[M5Rick]

Max wants to thank Honda in a 'special way' but we'll have to wait until Wednesday to what that is.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

LMFAO !

''Mikey no, bose and epsom are leaving us..just b/c I threw a microphone'

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

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Yes Yes

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Yes Yes

[NickyC]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Admire the passion but I might have waited a couple months to see how I felt about getting that before I went ahead with it.

[F87source]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Mercedes 2022 Spy-Shot

Hmm I like white, cars look good too.

[F87source]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

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I believe that's the sample car F1 sent to all teams, it's not the real w13. Also notice there's no drs which is still present in 2022.

I did wonder if the nose came off since I didn't see seams on the 2022 model, I also wonder if flap angles are adjustable or if you need a new wing for high vs low downforce or if that's just not going to be a thing anymore.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Can't see HAM adding that one to his variety of body transfers heh talking of which Fia has now lost contact with him.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by F87source

Hmm I like white, cars look good too.

Good ?
Honestly , the 2022 looks like 5H1T ..

The nose and frontwing are looking like it doesn't belongs on the car .

And what about those flaps on the inside of the front wheels ?
Probably this will overheat the brakes very quickly..

[M5Rick]

^ It looks unworkable and appears they still have the 13'' wheels fitted to that demo model...

[M5Rick]

Seems the hatchets are out at AM,the team boss Shafnauer has departed.

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Poor no.2 nobody wants that number or Kimi's 7

They can't have #7

He is a legend and it should be retired!!!

[NickyC]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

They can't have #7

He is a legend and it should be retired!!!

I’m really going to miss Kimi. He was the last of the old guard along with Alonso.

In honor!!

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by NickyC

I’m really going to miss Kimi. He was the last of the old guard along with Alonso.

In honor!!

So true!!! Hoping F1 doesn't go full corporate like NASCAR with drivers having to watch every step and give shoutouts to EVERY sponsor on the plant!!!

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Max's special merchandise as a tribute.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Max's special merchandise as a tribute.

Francorchamps 'Eau Rouge/Raidillon is looking slowly but surely good .

[F87source]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Good ?
Honestly , the 2022 looks like 5H1T ..

The nose and frontwing are looking like it doesn't belongs on the car .

And what about those flaps on the inside of the front wheels ?
Probably this will overheat the brakes very quickly..

Yeah I love the look, sure the front wing looks more tame but it's alot more sleek. Note that this is just a model each time is expected to have vastly different takes on it.


The flaps on the wheels are for wake control they don't affect brake cooling whatsoever...


Brake ducts are still in play like before and will be very very vital in the overall aero performance of the car, I suspect this will be one of the battle ground in terms of development for next year.


Wheel covers might affect brake cooling slightly but they will still allow ventilation around the edges so it should be fine.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Francorchamps 'Eau Rouge/Raidillon is looking slowly but surely good .

For sure it's slow progress and will be interesting to see when it's finished, the main thing of course being to cut the risk of 'pile ups' that have happened lately with a death.