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[Small_Fryz]

When do they get unvieled?

If anyone comes across pics for 2006 cars/engines or so. Post them here 👍

 

[Majarvis]

When do they get unvieled?

If anyone comes across pics for 2006 cars/engines or so. Post them here 👍

The 2005 season just finished. Don't you think that making this thread is a tad premature?
At the very earliest we won't see any of the 2006 cars unveiled until mid December.

 

[Mclaren_Man]

oh well until they're unveiled at least we will be able to discuss what the cars are going to be like, who is going to be fast next year who will be slow. I reckon that renault and Mclaren will still be up there but ferrari will be a lot stronger next year which means better competition!

 

[Blake]

Yeah, we won’t see any pictures or specifications for a little while.

As for who’ll be where I’m not so sure. McLaren looked pretty dissapointing when they were testing the V8, it didn’t seem to be that fast. Almost 6 seconds off Alonso’s V10 lap.

Toyota look good, ditto Cosworth. I can’t remember if Ferrari tested their V8 while a V10 was testing…though, I doubt they’ll be slow in a straight line.

I can’t remember how Renault did but, as with Ferrari, I don’t think they’ll be down on power. Ditto Honda.

And from what I’ve read BMW aren’t doing too well on V8 power – though they were pretty fast in testing so I’m really not sure.

Blake

EDIT: I just found the Ferrari V8 lapped 3 seconds off Michaels record at Fiorano

 

[Omnis]

How much lighter are the cars with the smaller engines? Will it be significant?

 

[Blake]

The engines must weight at least 92 kg IIRC. I’m not sure if the total minimum car weight has gone down though.

Blake

 

[Omnis]

How's that compared to the V10s?

 

[Blake]

Yep, just checked, total car weight drops to 550kg, 50kg less than this year.

Blake

 

[Appie]

cool lighter cars

 

[Majarvis]

EDIT: I just found the Ferrari V8 lapped 3 seconds off Michaels record at Fiorano

Keep in mind, however, that Fiorano is a relatively small circuit, where sub 60 second lap times are the norm.
Looking at it mathematically, Schumacher's typical lap time is 57 seconds (for arguments sake.) Now, with a 3 second slower lap time with the V8, that bumps the time up to an even 60 seconds, which is a 5.26% increase in lap time.
We also have to keep in mind that Fiorano is a slow circuit, where engine power is not as important as say, Spa, or Monza. However, to keep things consistent, let's stick with the 5.26% increase in lap time.
Let's look at a track like Suzuka, where aerodynamics and handling is more important than power.
Michael's fastest lap in the race this year was a 1:32.763 (or 92.763 seconds).
When we factor in the 5.26% increase in lap time from the V8 test at Fiorano, we get a projected lap time for the F2006 at Suzuka of 1:37.642 (or 97.642 seconds).
That's a difference of 4.879 seconds. Now, take this with a grain of salt. This does not take into account how the Bridgestones will perform next season, or how good (or bad) the F2006 chassis will be. This simply illustrates that, with the present data of the V8, we can expect roughly a 4.5 second slower laptime at circuits like Suzuka, less than 4.5 seconds slower lap times at circuits like Monaco, and more than 4.5 seconds slower at power circuits, such as Monza, Canada, and Spa.
Once again, this is only an estimate that I have done, they will (and all other teams) undoubtedly claw back some time over the winter.

 

[Majarvis]

Yep, just checked, total car weight drops to 550kg, 50kg less than this year.

Blake

Really? Hmmm I didn't know that. Now is this just taking into account the lighter weight of the engine, or is this a regulations change?

 

[SouL]

What exactly are going to be the rule changes for next year? There's been a huge focus on 2008 and beyond, but not much for what's due in between.
Are they sticking to the same regulations (with the exeption of the new v8s)?

 

[ExigeEvan]

Didn't someone see a Renaukt with a V8 engine in it!?

 

[Jordan]

A better question might be, when do we get to hear what these new engines sound like? I'm afraid of being bitterly disapointed...

 

[MagpieRacer]

I agree, will it be rumbling V8s or high pitched F1 screams we are used to.

 

[Majarvis]

A better question might be, when do we get to hear what these new engines sound like? I'm afraid of being bitterly disapointed...

Not pretty, let me tell you (of course it may just be because it's a Mercedes, and they're rev limiting it so they don't oil the track, lol)
They had a video of a Silverstone test over at UkF1.net, but sadly the link is now down.

 

[Blake]

What exactly are going to be the rule changes for next year? There's been a huge focus on 2008 and beyond, but not much for what's due in between.
Are they sticking to the same regulations (with the exeption of the new v8s)?

As far as I know nearly everything is the same. Minimum weight is down to 550kg (this is a regulaton change), engine is a 2 race V8.

There’s also talk of bringing back tyre changes and changing qualifying.

Blake

 

[Omnis]

I think with the downgraded engines, they should at least bring back slicks, or at least tire changes. I'd rather have grooved with changes than slick without, though.

 

[pSI civic]

well, slicks wont be back untill 2008 at best. the tire change thing i also heard but they might as well keep the no change rule as flopping from one to the other isnt good for anyone.

as to what the engines will sound like, my guess is they will make superbikes look like electric generators.

 

[Omnis]

I don't know why they don't just have some guy throw nunchucks and shurikens at the tires as the car enters the pit area. It would effectively force them to have to change the tires, anyway.

Plus, how awesome would that be? Nothing starts a party like nunchucks and a flat tire.

 

[SouL]

Yeah. F1 needs more ninjas.

 

[Solid Lifters]

A better question might be, when do we get to hear what these new engines sound like? I'm afraid of being bitterly disapointed...

I've already heard them in use. I was disappointed. They sounded like a four banger with an exhaust kit, but at a slightly higher pitch. Not good, and not the sound of F1. V12s sounded too buzzy, and the V8s are too squawky. The V10 were always a perfect ballance of them both. The V10s always had a beautiful timbre to them. It's too bad they had to go and ruin it.

 

[Blake]

the tire change thing i also heard but they might as well keep the no change rule as flopping from one to the other isnt good for anyone.

I dunno, it’s pretty good for Bridgestone.

Blake

 

[m7ammed]

Cool lower weight , which could compromise for the power loss , don't forget that all the testing done to V8s are in this years chassis , and the testing done this I think it to check how reliable is the V8 and just get some test data to develop it more

 

[Blake]

Many were in modified chassis like Ferrari and McLaren.

Blake

 

[Appie]

Pedro De La Rosa one time said on a test on Silverstone that you can't brake too hard or you will lose speed when you come out of the corner

 

[Blake]

Read this and be afraid … very afraid!

Now that would be lame. The scary thing is, it’s quite possible.

Blake

 

[pSI civic]

ha. good for bridgestone eh? didnt everyone say not allowing tire changes would also help bridgestone... the one thing that will help them is having more teams next year. i rather doubt they will allow tire changes again for 2006 though.

and to that same effect lots of people didnt want to switch from 1.5l turbo 6's to v10s. now those same people dont want to switch from v10s to v8s. the v8 will have a place in history. it wont turn out to be a deathblow at least.

now if that article is right, which it very well could be, that would be a huge mess. that would be a lot closer to a deathblow.

 

[Appie]

I don't get it what does FIA wants to achieve despite lower cost

 

[Lee]

Bernie Ecclestone is in the process of brokering a deal that will see a 12th team join the Formula 1 grid next season, according to a report in The Times.

The newspaper claims that the sport’s impresario is prepared to bend the rule requiring teams to build bespoke chassis to allow a new squad backed by a Middle Eastern conglomerate to join the fray.

Although Ecclestone would need to persuade governing body the FIA of the case for waiving the rule, it chimes with Max Mosley’s own longer-term plans for driving down costs in F1.

Ecclestone added that he would if necessary act as a guarantor for the £30 million bond that the brand new team would have to pay to enter F1.

“They have been to see me and it is an interesting idea,” Ecclestone told The Times.

“I have always said that the sport needs new blood and this team will surprise many people.

“They have serious money and serious intentions so we should help them if we can.”

Honda has already revealed plans to back a second team, likely to be run by an off-shoot of Super Aguri Racing, the team founded by former F1 driver Aguri Suzuki that competes in the IRL IndyCar Series and Japanese GT racing.

The putative Middle Eastern outfit, said to be run by a well-known former team principal, would swell the grid to 24 cars, the highest number since 1995.

If this is true then im happy, 24 cars!!! wooooo!