2011 Formula 1 Season - Official Discussion Thread

[JoostLamers]

Looks pretty dangerous

[phil1993]

I don't know about you guys, but for me this is the first season I view Hamilton as an established driver. In the past, for me he's always been the super-rookie and the new kid on the block, but for the first time in his career he seems quite mature and experienced. It's quite refreshing.

[Zack]

No but he is still 'young' in F1 when you consider other driver age and experience in F1. He is achievements can make us feel like that.

[JoostLamers]

I don't know about you guys, but for me this is the first season I view Hamilton as an established driver. In the past, for me he's always been the super-rookie and the new kid on the block, but for the first time in his career he seems quite mature and experienced. It's quite refreshing.

To me he eyes a bit more mature...

[phil1993]

I don't know about anyone else, but I think the cars look huge from the onboards this year.

[JoostLamers]

I don't know about anyone else, but I think the cars look huge from the onboards this year.

No difference to me, really

[phil1993]

Changes will be made to the Yas Marina Circuit ahead of this years race

[JoostLamers]

Changes will be made to the Yas Marina Circuit ahead of this years race

Will they change the chicanes?

[phil1993]

They haven't made any specific announcements, but its likely to be Turns 5-6 & Turns 11-14 that are changed

[iceman1]

Changes will be made to the Yas Marina Circuit ahead of this years race

Will they change the chicanes?

They said the same thing last year

[phil1993]

For this years Brazilian Grand Prix, a run-off area will be installeda at the final corner after a series of fatal accidents at this turn

[iceman1]

Lewis Hamilton offered "drive for us for life" offer

“Lewis Hamilton’s boss yesterday made him a remarkable “drive for us for life” offer.

“Martin Whitmarsh wants Hamilton to stay with McLaren until the end of his career, which could last for more than a decade. And over that period he would rake in an estimated £350million from his salary alone.”

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/motorspor ... -23052001/

[JoostLamers]

So the rumours with RBR have affected Whitmarsh...

[sdutt]

So the rumours with RBR have affected Whitmarsh...

irrespective of how good a driver is now, it makes little sense making such a long term contract

[phil1993]

A little bit of an exclusive for you...
http://www.f1zone.net/site/bahrain-set- ... race/6276/