However, thejudge13 suggested before India that the tyres selected by Pirelli for the last tranche of races, (India, Abu Dhabi, Austin & Brazil) were too conservative. Yet in 2012, 3 of the 4 compounds are in fact softer than they were in 2011 and many expected at least as many if not more stops this year. Only 2 races had more stops, Malaysia (rain) and Germany (different track from 2011).
#F1 2012 hrt drivers
In 2011, there was not a single race where more than half the drivers stopped only once yet in 2012 this occurred in Monaco, Belgium, Italy, India and Abu Dhabi. ” ( La Stampa)ĭallas, Texas 1984: In that race, Nigel Mansell took his first pole for Lotus, and led for half the race and during the last 3 laps his gearbox failed so he pushed the car to the line and then collapsed ( pic)Īpparently Keke Rosberg who won, had an water cooled cap under his helmet but the device was not used again – the extra weight under the helmet multiplied the effect of cornering on neck and shoulder muscles, ensuring even the tough Finn did not relish a repeat performance.Ģ04 less pit stops than in 2011: After all the early season discussion about tyre degradation being excessive, after 18 races this year we have had 854 stops compared to 1058 in 2011.
#F1 2012 hrt driver
There is a current driver that lights one cigarette after the other, but I do not do names. The Turin newspaper reporter then suggests, “Today that would be unthinkable?”, Rosberg responds, “the smoking? No you are wrong. He recalls, “”Yes, it was 40 degrees celsius and the other drivers wore refrigerated suits to protect themselves from the heat. But, Keke – he was bare-chested in the sun, smoking a cigarette.” Who is the chain smoker in F1?: Nico Rosberg in an interview with La Stampa is reminiscing about the last time F1 was in Texas 1984. 11 teams for 2013 unless Bernie steps in methinks.
#F1 2012 hrt windows
report that already many windows remain dark in the management and construction wing of HRT. 32 employees have been laid off, the entire design department in Spain is closed. Under the current conditions, the construction of a 2013er cars not possible. The Munich-based company Adess that in recent months, orders processed design of HRT will be probably not longer working for the Spaniards. The contract with HRT expires at the end of the year, an extension is not in sight.Īs I said yesterday, this is a desperate situation and I cannot see anyone wishing to pay a dime for second rate F1 factory in Madrid with personnel who are not the cream of the F1 crop. He was ‘exited’ last December when the debt from Banco Popular was assigned to Thesan Capital who on taking control issued a statement explaining Colin’s departure, “This is due to the new direction that the team has taken and the decision of the new management to move the team headquarters to Spain,” it read. The terms of the bailout are that all non-profitable assets of the bank must be identified and disposed of – including HRT.Īs to the story that Colin Kolles is interested in buying the team, this is fantasy by Thesan Capital. Thesan Capital, we believe, is a front for the Banco Popular who applied yesterday for a bailout of 2.5bn Euro’s. Thejudge13 has previously reported that HRT are using parts way beyond their sanctioned life and has a debt to repay before December 2nd or face dissolution. We may well see the cars qualify, start the race and retire the cars after one lap. Bank bailout forces HRT sale: Meanwhile, the team travels to Austin with the minimum staff to compete and avoid a financial penalty from FOM for being absent ( as.com).
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