tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239944414177437471.post1018424540387959107..comments2024-03-27T13:07:58.419+00:00Comments on SomersF1 - The technical side of Formula One: Bite Size Tech: Mercedes W05 Front Wing (Jerez)Matthew Somerfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13759263537936706584noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239944414177437471.post-81364932901419214252014-02-11T10:45:13.587+00:002014-02-11T10:45:13.587+00:00That is an IR camera That is an IR camera Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807631743854461145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239944414177437471.post-60991841574741349662014-02-09T14:20:50.469+00:002014-02-09T14:20:50.469+00:00Agree re budget cap, but my main point was the con...Agree re budget cap, but my main point was the control of aero development and manufacture, which has destroyed competition and costs a ridiculous amount of money. See articles by Gary Anderson to understand how much the new regs will cost teams in design and manufacture of new rear wings for example.Tednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239944414177437471.post-51136776595569112002014-02-09T10:47:55.109+00:002014-02-09T10:47:55.109+00:00The same as it has always been, those that have th...The same as it has always been, those that have the infrastructure and funds to refine their concepts whilst also learning from those around them will triumph.Matthew Somerfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13759263537936706584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239944414177437471.post-464507399000825492014-02-09T10:46:50.116+00:002014-02-09T10:46:50.116+00:00Correct, its a thermal imaging cameraCorrect, its a thermal imaging cameraMatthew Somerfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13759263537936706584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239944414177437471.post-43171789790809161932014-02-09T06:56:20.198+00:002014-02-09T06:56:20.198+00:00Somers, could you comment on how you think the dif...Somers, could you comment on how you think the different elements (be it front wing, rear wing, exhaust, etc.) will perform comparatively between teams?The incarnation of awesomnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09875087824916094125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239944414177437471.post-5911578263188005832014-02-09T06:54:48.288+00:002014-02-09T06:54:48.288+00:00Eliminating aero development is not how one addres...Eliminating aero development is not how one addresses expensive costs, because money can always be spent. A budget cap (properly written and enforced) is the best way to allow technological freedom and ingenuity to reward the smartest and not the richest teams.The incarnation of awesomnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09875087824916094125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239944414177437471.post-46855356419536689722014-02-08T14:30:50.279+00:002014-02-08T14:30:50.279+00:00The little ball is a thermal camera. To check tire...The little ball is a thermal camera. To check tire temps. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239944414177437471.post-43158443365729376302014-02-08T12:58:09.519+00:002014-02-08T12:58:09.519+00:00The powers that be claim to want to cut costs in F...The powers that be claim to want to cut costs in F1 and they still allow these stupid monstrosities of aero appendages, which cost millions to research in the wind tunnel and then to manufacture - many of course needed as the drivers nerf the end bits off in the first corner. Cut aero, including DRS, fit wider tyres and allow the drivers to try and control the resulting mechanical grip advantage Tednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239944414177437471.post-71820686103050674932014-02-08T11:27:13.057+00:002014-02-08T11:27:13.057+00:00What is the function of the little 'ball' ...What is the function of the little 'ball' next to the vertical strake?<br /><br />MartinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com