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[FB]

HRT though is whats on the entry list tohugh, because there not allowed to use Hispana because appently it isn't a word,
FIA being pedantic?.......never!

Errm...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hispania

 

[TheMediaevalFighter]

It's a feeling.....apparently.....

Take care

TMF

 

[TheMediaevalFighter]

On the recent crash and all the get well messsages that the teams are putting on the cars it got me thinking how they do this.

It has not been long and I am sure that all the chassis were in transit to the test track in the last few days.

If these are some sort of stick on banner would than not affect the aero of the cars?

Take care

TMF

 

[fat jez]

all the sponsor logos, etc are stickers.

 

[TheMediaevalFighter]

Well Well. Begs the question if they have to remove them how bad would be the sticky glue remains on the actual paintwork.... Its not just this situation per se but any removal of the stickers I suppose. I would wager a bet that they do not use post-it note style glue.

Take care

TMF

 

[F1Yorkshire]

I've always thought it to be a lightweight vinyl similar to what is used on any commercial vehicle signage.

A small portable vinyl cutter wouldn't take up much room compared to the vast amounts of equipment the teams take and applying new graphics is not a time consuming job.

I do have some experience in this line of work, maybe I could attach myself to one of the teams....

 

[TheMediaevalFighter]

Or one of the cars?

Take care

TMF

 

[TheMediaevalFighter]

Actually in all seriousness would not the thickness of the edges of the vinyl have some sort of effect?

Take care

TMF

 

[Grizzly]

Hi TMF

Take a look at some car close-ups. I am always surprised at some of the little body work covers or access covers etc. They are not as perfect and flush as one might think.

 

[GeoCucc]

Hi

I'm trying to create statistics about the anthems played on the podium ceremony. Does anyone know when the organizers started to play anthem for the winning constructor? Is it 1958, or later?

 

[tooncheese]

Does anyone know the meaning of "Parabolica"? It features at Monza, estoril, Mondello, and at Hockenhiem I have heard Hugenhutchenholtz(long turn before haipin) called a parabolik straight.

Any help is welcome.

 

[gethinceri]

Imagine the tip of a Bic pen, that's a parabolic curve. Like a rounded off acute angle.

 

[FB]

As Gethin says it's from the mathematical term parabola which I've always taken to mean a curve which gets tighter before it reaches it's point.

 

[MCLS]

Which is what I'm doing rubbish at, at the moment

 

[FB]

When F1 used to have spare cars they were referred to as "T Cars", anyone know why?

 

[MCLS]

Team car?

 

[gethinceri]

Test Car, I think. Used for running new parts or speculative setups either in testing or in practice at race weekends.

 

[Grizzly]

Whats the furthest back on the grid that a driver has started and then gone on to win the race?

I'm wondering if we could see a new record this year with out of position cars like Webber in China?

 

[Boyle]

As far as I know, I think it was John Watson at the 1983 US Grand Prix when he started from 22nd

 

[Grizzly]

Thanks Boyle. Thats pretty impressive!

Wikipedia - After struggling greatly in qualifying, the McLaren team found their way on race day, as John Watson and Niki Lauda climbed from positions 22 and 23 on the grid to finish first and second in the final United States Grand Prix West at Long Beach.

The BBC have extended highlights also.