F1-2018 season

[Torch]

Well the new cars are out, looks like the major changes are on the front wings. Limited testing due to the weather. Still sound like Buicks with fart cans.

 

[Gnomey]

Can't say I'm that bothered anymore by it. The halo doesn't look great but I see why they've done it...

 

[Torch]

Agree about the Halo, thou it looks strange from a side profile...thou the Indy cars are starting to look good.

 

[Gnomey]

The Indy cars do look good but are apparently even slower this year than last so in that respect not as good...

 

[Torch]

I wonder if they are trying to slow the Indy cars down a bit, but here it says they are getting faster.200 mph IndyCars possible on road courses in 2018https://www.indycar.com/Fan-Info/INDYCAR-101/The-Car-Dallara/Car-Comparisons

 

[Gnomey]

Possibly. Just what I read on autosport though...

 

[pbehn]

I wonder if they are trying to slow the Indy cars down a bit, but here it says they are getting faster.200 mph IndyCars possible on road courses in 2018

They may well reduce cornering speeds and increase lap times but flat out speed may well increase, F1 has the same problem. Moto GP bikes do 220 MPH but are much slower in lap times.

 

[Gnomey]

Looked to be pretty close among the top 3 teams until Hamilton pulled out that stunner of a lap. Will be closer in the race so should be interesting also a bit of rain around.

Halo looks awful from the onboards though...

 

[Torch]

Looks like Benz will win it all again, Vettel got lucky. The ESPN announcers were terrible as were their broadcast, Where's Hobbs and crew when you need them. Felt bad for HAAS.

 

[Torch]

A good video..
View: https://youtu.be/kKdJ5XyC3iw

 

[Gnomey]

Yeah shame for Haas. Can't say I was happy with Vettel winning...