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[xgh0st12x]

Happy birthday, schumie!
Get well soon, idol!

[Daniel]

ka birth moonth ko pala si pafs schumie

parang yung movie na rush. yung mga panalo ni james hunt ang nagbigay lakas kay niki lauda para lumaban at gumaling agad.

[xgh0st12x]

Latest news is that he is now in a critical, but stable condition.
C'mon idol! Kaya mo yan!

[Daniel]

[xgh0st12x]

Michael Schumacher In 'Stable' Condition

http://news.sky.com/story/1196858/micha ... -condition

While this is good to hear, I really hopes he pulls out of his Coma soon...

[Daniel]

Good news para kay pafs Schumie.

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In preparation for 2014 season, I'll just post the regulation changes.

2014 season changes

Formula One World Championship, Rd19 United States Grand Prix, Preparations, Austin, Texas, 15 November 2012
The 2014 season brings with it some of the biggest changes to Formula One racing’s regulations for quite some time…

Power - it’s out with 2.4-litre normally-aspirated V8 engines and in with 1.6-litre V6 turbo engines, revving to a maximum of 15,000rpm. While the old V8s produced more than 750bhp, the 2014 units put out around 600bhp with additional power coming from Energy Recovery Systems (see below).

Gearbox - gearboxes have eight forward ratios - rather than the previous seven - which each team must nominate ahead of the season.

Energy Recovery Systems (ERS) - from 2014, a larger proportion of each car’s power comes from ERS which, together with the engine, makes up the powertrain or power unit. As well as generating energy under braking, ERS units also generate power using waste heat from the engine’s turbocharger. Unlike the previous KERS - which gave drivers an extra 80bhp for just over six seconds per lap - the 2014 ERS gives drivers around 160bhp for approximately 33 seconds per lap. To compensate for the extra power being generated under braking by ERS, teams are allowed to use an electronic rear brake control system.

Fuel - to promote fuel efficiency, from 2014 fuel is limited to 100kg per race. Previously fuel was unlimited, but teams typically used around 160kg per race.

Minimum weight - to compensate for the increased weight of the 2014 powertrain, minimum weight has been increased from the current 642kg to 690kg.

Exhaust - unlike previously where two exhaust tailpipes were used, the 2014 regulations mandate the use of a single tailpipe which must be angled upwards to prevent the exhaust flow being used for aerodynamic effect. Additionally, bodywork is not allowed to be placed behind the tailpipe.

Nose height - for safety reasons the height of noses has been reduced for 2014. The maximum height is 185mm (previously it was 550mm).

Front wing - front wings will be a little narrower from 2014 with the width reduced from 1800mm to 1650mm.

Rear wing - the rear wing also looks a little different for 2014. The previously-legal lower beam wing has been outlawed and the main flap has become slightly shallower in profile. Support pillars, however, are allowed. The DRS slot is also bigger than in 2013.

Testing - in-season testing returns for 2014, albeit in a restricted format with the regulations allowing four tests of no more than two consecutive days at circuits where an event has taken place. There are also increased restrictions on windtunnel testing and CFD simulations.

Points - double drivers’ and constructors’ points will be awarded at the final race of the Formula One season - Abu Dhabi for 2014 - in order to maximise focus on the championship until the end of the campaign.

Driver numbers - drivers will be asked to choose their race number, between 2 and 99, for the duration of their career in the FIA Formula One World Championship. Number 1 will be reserved for the current world champion, should he choose to use it. If more than one driver chooses the same number, priority will be given to the driver who finished highest in the previous year’s championship. The driver number must be clearly visible on the front of the car and on the driver's crash helmet.

Additional Friday practice drivers - we are used to seeing teams replace one of their race drivers with a test driver for opening practice on a Friday. However, from 2014 teams are able to run up to four drivers - though still only two cars - in either Friday session.

New penalties - race stewards will have the option to hand out five-second penalties for minor infringements. Additionally, any driver who earns 12 penalty points on their superlicence during a 12-month period will be given a one-race ban.

Pole position trophy - a new trophy will be awarded to the driver who scores the most pole positions during the season.In the event of a tie, the trophy will be awarded to the driver who holds the greatest number of second places. If there is still a tie, the greatest number of third places will be taken into account and so on until a winner emerges.

[Daniel]

Prepare to launch - first 2014 cars to appear this week20 Jan 2014

The waiting is almost over. After all the talk of what the 2014 cars might look like in light of the dramatic rule changes for the new season, this week we will start to see them in the flesh.

McLaren are in pole position, with their online launch set for Friday, closely followed by Ferrari on Saturday and Sauber on Sunday. Full details on the 2014 launch schedule and pre-season tests…

2014 car launches / roll-outs

Team - Date (Venue)
McLaren - January 24 (Online)
Ferrari - January 25 (Online)
Sauber - January 26 (Online)
Toro Rosso - January 27 (Jerez, Spain)
Mercedes - January 28 (Jerez, Spain)
Caterham - January 28 (Jerez, Spain)
Red Bull - January 28 (Jerez, Spain)

Pre-season testing

Venue - Provisional dates
Jerez, Spain - January 28-31
Sakhir, Bahrain - February 19-22
Sakhir, Bahrain - February 27-March 2

[Daniel]

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/ ... 15396.html

Bahrain switches to night race for 201421 Jan 2014

Formula One World Championship, Rd4, Bahrain Grand Prix Qualifying, Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, 21 April 2012
Bahrain will celebrate the tenth anniversary of its first Grand Prix this year by becoming the latest Formula One night race.

The 2014 Bahrain race, which takes place on April 6, will start at 1800 hours local time (1500 hours GMT) and, like the Singapore Grand Prix, will be held entirely in floodlit conditions. Qualifying will take place at the same time the day before.

The Sakhir circuit, where floodlights were erected last year, becomes the third venue to hold all or part of a Grand Prix in the hours of darkness. Singapore has hosted a night race since 2008, whilst Abu Dhabi has staged a race starting at twilight since 2009.

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http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/ ... 15393.html

Kobayashi and Ericsson to race for Caterham in 2014

Caterham will field an all-new driver line-up this year after confirming that Japanese driver Kamui Kobayashi and Swedish rookie Marcus Ericsson will spearhead their 2014 campaign.

Kobayashi, 27, is a veteran of 60 Grand Prix starts and joins the Leafield-based team after spending a year away from F1, during which he raced sportscars for Ferrari. He made his F1 debut for Toyota in 2009, before spending three seasons at Sauber, the last of which, in 2012, yielded his only F1 podium finish to date in Japan.

"It's a great feeling to be back as an F1 race driver and I'm really pleased it's with Caterham F1 Team,” said Kobayashi. “We've been talking to Cyril (Abiteboul, Caterham team principal) and Tony (Fernandes, Caterham chairman) since last year about driving for the team for 2014 and beyond.

“Throughout all our discussions I've been very impressed with where they want to take the team and how much investment has been made already to help them achieve their goals. For me, it's a great honour that the team hired me based on the value I bring in racing terms and the experience I have.

“I am so happy that I am able to make this announcement today. I will do my very best to lead the team and work as hard as possible to achieve our targets.”

Ericsson, 23, steps up to Grand Prix racing from GP2 after spending four seasons in the junior category. His only F1 experience to date came in 2009 when he tested for Brawn GP shortly after winning the Japanese Formula Three crown.

“This is a very proud day for me and everyone who has helped make my F1 dream come true,” said Ericsson, who will be the first Swede to race in F1 since Stefan Johansson in 1991.

“I'll be making the step up to F1 with Caterham F1 Team in 2014 and I'm already excited about the season ahead, and the first race in Australia in particular.

"It's obviously great for Sweden that we'll have a Swedish driver back on the grid in 2014. This is what I've been working for since I first started racing karts back when I was nine years old, and now I know I'm ready for the step up to F1.

“Caterham is a young team and together we can take on the challenges the new rules will present in 2014 - learning together and continuing to develop as the season progresses.”

Team principal Cyril Abiteboul said he was delighted to finally reveal Caterham’s 2014 line-up after a period of lengthy deliberation.

“The process may have taken longer than we’d have liked, but we didn’t want or need to be rushed into such important decisions and we have been in the happy position of having a wide range of drivers to choose from,” he said.

“I’m delighted that we’ve been able to bring Kamui back. He is a very popular driver and it’s very good for the whole team we’ve been able to attract such an exciting driver to join us at a critical point in our development. His pace speaks for itself, and his extensive experience of developing cars, particularly in his years with Toyota, will be incredibly important for us as we tackle one of the most challenging seasons F1 has ever embarked upon.

“Alongside him is Marcus who will be racing in his debut F1 season in 2014, but as a driver who has prepared perfectly for the step up to F1 with his graduation through the ranks. He started his single-seat career by winning Formula BMW UK in 2007 and rose through the ranks to GP2 where, last year, he won in Germany, scored two poles, three fastest laps and five podiums. He’s physically and mentally prepared for what lies ahead, and he will have all the support we can give him across the team to help him fulfil his obvious potential in Formula One.”

Tuesday’s news means that all of the available seats on the 2014 grid have now been filled, leaving Caterham’s 2013 drivers, Charles Pic and Giedo van der Garde, and test driver Heikki Kovalainen without race drives.

Earlier on Tuesday it was announced that Van der Garde had concluded a deal to become Sauber’s new test and reserve driver, whilst Caterham’s 2014 reserve drivers will be Dutchman Robin Frijns and American Alexander Rossi.

[Daniel]

Renault Sport F1 1.6lt V6 Turbo Power Unit - Specifications

Engine - Energy F1-2014
Displacement - 1.6L V6
Number of cylinders - 6
Rev limit - 15,000rpm
Pressure charging - Single turbocharger, unlimited boost pressure (typical maximum 3.5 bar abs due to fuel flow limit)
Fuel flow limit - 100 kg/hr (-40% from V8)
Permitted fuel quantity per race - 100 kg (-35% from V8)
Configuration - 90° V6
Bore - 80mm
Stroke - 53mm
Crank height - 90mm
Nomber of valves - 4 per cylinder, 24
Exhausts - Single exhaust outlet, from turbine on car center line
Fuel - Direct fuel injection

Energy recovery systems

MGU-K rpm - Max 50,000rpm
MGU-K power - Max 120kW
Energy recovered by MGU-K - Max 2MJ/lap
Energy released by MGU-K - Max 4MJ/lap
MGU-H rpm - >100,000rpm
Energy recovered by MGU-H - Unlimited (> 2MJ/lap)

General

Weight - Min 145kg
Number of Power Units permitted per driver per year - 5
Total horsepower - 600hp (ICE) + 160hp (ERS)

Everything you need to know about the Renault Sport F1 1.6lt V6 Turbo Power Unit â–º http://www.renaultsportf1.com/-Energy-F1-2014-189-.html

[Daniel]

Renault : F1 will not lose speed with V6 engines

Formula 1 will not become a significantly slower sport with the introduction of turbocharged 1.6-litre V6 power units. This is the view of Rob White, the Deputy Managing Director of Renault Sport F1.

Rob White : "The short answer is yes [F1 will retain its speed]. What was an academic question in the beginning has become a lot more real from every point of view, but we have no need to worry. Obviously we are still in the virtual world and not on-track but we have measured PU performance on the test bed and have matched the most optimistic predictions. We believe that the Power Unit will deliver a lot of power and will be more than enough to make cars quick. The way that the cars will deliver this performance will be somewhat different this year due to the PU and aero regulations. The driving experience will be quite different, but we will absolutely see real speed out on track."

Interview with +Renault Sport F1 Deputy managing director Rob White
â–º http://www.renaultsportf1.com/Interview ... White.html

[Daniel]

New F1 cars from Ferrari, Sauber, Lotus, Williams, Force India and McLaren

[Daniel]

New F1 car from Toro Rosso

[Darkshader]

On 29 December 2013, Schumacher was skiing with his 14-year-old son Mick on an unsecured area between two marked pistes on the Dent de Burgin near Méribel in the French Alps. He fell and hit his head on a rock, sustaining a head injury despite wearing a ski helmet.

Michael Schumacher fate uncertain a month after ski fall.

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/motorsport/ ... 31lhr.html

[Daniel]

New car noses

[Daniel]

New F1 car from Mercedes, Caterham, and Red Bull

[xgh0st12x]

Michael Schumacher injury update: Doctors trying to bring driver out of coma

http://www.sportingnews.com/sport/story ... ut-of-coma

Gising-gising na, idol...

[isra]

Mercs looking good during the first test. Sana FA pa rin for WDC

[PransisCruz]

Ferraris or Mercs sana for WCC and WDC.

[Daniel]

Infiniti Red Bull Racing - RB10
Mercedes AMG Petronas - W05
Ferrari - F14T
McLaren - MP4-29
Sahara Force India F1 Team - VJM07
Sauber F1 Team - C33
ToroRosso - STR9
Williams F1 Team - FW36
Murussia - MR03
Caterham F1 Team - CT05


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Para sa mga hindi fans ng Red Bull hehehe

[isra]

Gusto ko talaga manuod ng SG GP