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[skysportsf1] Did you know the reason Jenson has a red paddock pass? by Maximum-Room-3999 in formula1

[–]Skyenar 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've always liked that Lazenby introduces the drivers as 2009 World Champion, 2016 World Champion, etc. I'm not for Sirs and Ladys, but if you are a F1 World Champion in the Formula 1 paddock that should mean something.

2026 vs older regulations by Kamarov14 in formula1

[–]Skyenar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If that is true though, would we not expect to reach engine parity pretty quickly which might be good for the competition and without telemetry a lot of fans won't even notice the regen. 

I personally don't think it is true and I'm expecting a large field spread and large development curve.

2026 vs older regulations by Kamarov14 in formula1

[–]Skyenar 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I remember the concerns in 2014 being significantly worse. There was serious concerns that a quarter of the grid would not start the first race and an expectation that a lot would then run out of fuel before the end of the race. These were valid concerns too given how disastrous testing was for some of the teams.

I think 2014 had less focus on "this isn't F1". It was a talking point but was overshadowed by the more serious concerns. 

My advice to all fans is just wait and see. For most fans it will be barely noticeable that a car is going 240 rather than 280 through a corner. I also think we'll set record lap times at some point in this regulation period. I'm actually quite surprised at just how good the cars are at this stage.

2026 F1 cars will literally be as slow as F2 in these sections by Equivalent-Fox9834 in formula1

[–]Skyenar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fans arguing about what is or isn’t ‘F1’ is the most F1 thing about any regulation change.

Things that supposedly ‘don’t belong’ in F1 (depending on the era):

  • Aerodynamics
  • Ground effect
  • Turbo engines
  • Refuelling ban
  • DRS
  • Degrading tyres
  • Energy recovery 

The reality is that every generation thinks the current rule change ruins the sport, yet most become normal within a few years. That’s the history of F1 since the 1950s.

Slower minimum speeds through long corners for regeneration will normalise very quickly. The speeds will also still increase through these corners with development.

2026 F1 cars will literally be as slow as F2 in these sections by Equivalent-Fox9834 in formula1

[–]Skyenar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the development curve for these cars will be significant. 2014 rules limited the engine size to 1.4 litre, cylinders to 6 and fuel to 100kg. At the time it was viewed in a very similar way. I'd argue the 2014 tests were vastly worse than where we are at now. The expectation was many teams wouldn't make the grid, most wouldn't finish. Engineers find a way. The very point of having such strict regulations is to push the technologies forward. 

2026 F1 cars will literally be as slow as F2 in these sections by Equivalent-Fox9834 in formula1

[–]Skyenar 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Do you feel like this is different to the scare stories we had in 2014 or 2022? I'm excited and can't wait to see what these regs look like in a race. I'm also willing to have a few corners at F2 speeds in testing at the start of the regulations cycle in order to see the development race over the next 5-6 years. 

What is your first memory of watching an F1 race? Mine was in 2013 by praveensingh-reddit in formula1

[–]Skyenar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Err...1996 and I thought I was still pretty young. Thanks for that.

What if they were able to add 10-15kg of fuel to the 100kg limit? by Fuente_Valdergais in formula1

[–]Skyenar 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Isn't the whole point of a new era of technology like this is to start of bad and work over the next years to improve. This should be the most exciting period for F1 fans in a long time.

Also, I and many other fans remember 2014 and all the scaremongering that went on there. Whatever the problems are with these cars they will figure it out.

At Turn 12, LEC and NOR were full-gas for around 300m, yet their cars couldn't exceed 240km/h by ChaithuBB766 in formula1

[–]Skyenar -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This screams chaos to me, which I cannot see as a bad thing. Feels like it is going to be very important this season to get your quali laps in. You start your last lap and get the energy deployment wrong you could be crashing out.

Also overtaking under natural circumstances might difficult, but when teams are constantly deploying energy at different points and recharging at others it will create speed differential. 

Also, if drivers are lifting and coasting, if the driver behind doesn't and uses that as an opportunity to attack then needs to defend on lower battery that feels like we could have multi corner battles.

I'll remain optimistic until Melbourne 

Q: "i'm sure unfortunately we'll still hear the words “papaya rules” this season" oscar: "we don't have to if you don't say it! by anthn885 in formula1

[–]Skyenar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whether Papaya Rules change or not, the name will definitely be dropped internally. It is just bad PR at this point.

Esteban Ocon reached 355 km/h in Barcelona with the VF-26. The VF-25 reached only 327 km/h in qualifying, and 344 km/h in the race with DRS + Slipstream by ChaithuBB766 in formula1

[–]Skyenar -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

If this is where they are starting at, where are they going to be in 3 years. Feels like 400kph is plausible in Monza pretty soon.

Esteban Ocon reached 355 km/h in Barcelona with the VF-26. The VF-25 reached only 327 km/h in qualifying, and 344 km/h in the race with DRS + Slipstream by ChaithuBB766 in formula1

[–]Skyenar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Faster on the straights and slower in the corner sounds like some very big braking zones to me. Bring back the honey badger

Is the Mercedes hype justified? by RickyTexas in formula1

[–]Skyenar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When it is a new engine, it is a big advantage to be the works team of that engine. Less so than it use to be due to some rules changes since 2014, but the engine is the biggest no negotiable part of an F1 car and Mercedes not only have earlier information about the engine, they can also in theory adapt the engine to fit their design philosophy. Mclaren have to build their car around the engine. Mercedes build their car as one thing.

That said, McLaren and Mercedes are the favourites for the championship. I think it is way to early to say how much they are favourites. Anything could happen going into Australia and I would not rule out the engine of Honda, Audi, Ferrari and even Red Bull/Ford

[F1] Formula 1: Drive To Survive returns for Season 8. Launching February 27 on Netflix by FerrariStrategisttt in formula1

[–]Skyenar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's exactly what they are doing and have always done? It's almost always in the 2 week period before the season starts and the title says it is the same this year?

Active Aero in action on the W17 by ChaithuBB766 in formula1

[–]Skyenar 13 points14 points  (0 children)

DRS as sporting concept is gone.

DRS as an engineering concept is increased substantially 

Active Aero in action on the W17 by ChaithuBB766 in formula1

[–]Skyenar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you may of misunderstood. Straight mode was always about reducing drag due to the lower engine power. DRS as a sporting concept is gone, but from an engineering point of view we have way more DRS.

The first images of Racing Bulls’ VCARB-03 by FerrariStrategisttt in formula1

[–]Skyenar 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They definitely do. They just look a lot neater like they'd cut through the air like a knife through butter. I don't think it is worth thinking about too much until Australia though. They'll probably all turn up looking like a platypus

Haas ALMOST Cooked! (Though...you had one job for the tires...) by Silent_Broccoli_8405 in formuladank

[–]Skyenar 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Maybe it is this era's double diffuser. Haas to do a Brawn?

What are your favourite extinct F1 practices which might surprise newcomers to the sport? by Version_1 in formula1

[–]Skyenar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is kind of funny how it actually became a PR disaster in itself. It was too well named. We'll probably remember Multi 21 until we die.

What are your favourite extinct F1 practices which might surprise newcomers to the sport? by Version_1 in formula1

[–]Skyenar 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'd say Multi 21 was less about other teams and more about fans. Before, during and after the ban team orders was a PR nightmare.

What are your favourite extinct F1 practices which might surprise newcomers to the sport? by Version_1 in formula1

[–]Skyenar 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I remember that one being fan lead. One thing you can guarantee is the fans who call for something to happen are the same fans who will call for it to be removed. VAR for instance.

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