F1RWRS -- 2014 Season

Aerospeed · Post by **Aerospeed** » 17 Nov 2011, 00:06

For ArrowTech:
Engine upgrades: 4 BHP - 40 credits
Mirko Bosevic Race Performance - 20 points - 10 credits
Daniel Martins Race Performance - 20 points - 10 credits
Reliability - 150 reliability points - 15 credits

= no more credits

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 17 Nov 2011, 00:20

Crikey MRT are bouncing back aren't they?! Otherwise it's the usual protagonists filling the top 15. Not sure what's happened to Foxdale, and Acuri are looking good to clear pre-quali. The rest of the new teams I think will struggle, though Shonan should do well at a few races.

Sammy Jones wrote:Both myself and Daniel are delighted with our positions after the first test, I feel the cars have good potential and will run well from the start without any future upgrades that we might bring. I think at this stage that we're primarily looking at bringing speed upgrades to the CJR-103, but this could change. We're going to evaluate the car's performance over the first three races before making any rash decisions on where we'll focus our resources. Ultimately though I feel that this year, just like last, will be influenced heavily by reliability, and we at Castrol Jones Racing are confident that the vast majority of our unreliability issues last year have been resolved with the CJR-103. We'll now go over our data, regroup, and look forward to the next testing session.

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 17 Nov 2011, 01:04

I have the feeling MRT are going to be our personal Brawn.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 17 Nov 2011, 01:29

Aerond wrote:I have the feeling MRT are going to be our personal Brawn.

Except less like a fairytale, more like a recurring nightmare for everyone else :lol:

Aerospeed · Post by **Aerospeed** » 17 Nov 2011, 01:32

Andrea Acuri wrote:Well, this is a pleasant surprise, with me being 17th, Ron being 24th, both of us beating Foxdale, both of us beating Daniel Martins and with Ron just barely losing out to Mirko Bosevic, so I am very pleased with the test results and I am now looking more forward to the season.

Nicolas Steele wrote:Well, I got embarrassed by my teammate, the telemetry is all wrong, the tyres were a little worn, the rear wing was shaking about but at least I beat BOTH ArrowTechs. HA-HA!

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 17 Nov 2011, 04:49

OK then, time to spend some credits:

For HRT, I'd like to spend 170 credits on power and 200 on reliability.
For GRM, it'll be 65 on reliability, and 30 for power.

For the drivers:

Rhys Davies - 100 on qualifying performance, 70 for race performance
Ashley Watkinson - 100 on race
Frank Zimmer - 70 on race
Poppy Whitechapel - 60 on qualifying, 60 on race

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 17 Nov 2011, 08:06

RotY here I come...

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 17 Nov 2011, 08:24

Daniel Melrose wrote:Crikey! I knew the dynamo, windtunnel and private testing results at the Nurburgring were all encouraging but I didn't know the car was going to be THAT good. All I have to say to Nathanael and Phillippe is good luck with the season and to make the most of the opportunity as Motorsport is a cyclical sport and they may never get an opportunity like that ever again.

Onto the Castrol Jones car and it's a simply great car to drive. It may not be on the ultimate pace yet but it's a predictable and easy car to drive which means it is easy to extract the maximum out of the car for both one lap and a race distance.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 17 Nov 2011, 08:26

Shizuka wrote:RotY here I come...

You feel like doing some writing?

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 17 Nov 2011, 08:39

I warn you, if I do, it'll be either not enough or way too much.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 17 Nov 2011, 08:44

Shizuka wrote:I warn you, if I do, it'll be either not enough or way too much.

Don't worry, my profile's 10 pages long :lol:

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 17 Nov 2011, 09:51

Sensationalist rumour time:

Pitpass wrote:Krautmeir to return to F1RWRS?

While many drivers were either unable or unwilling to move teams for 2014, all gloves are off when it comes to the 2015 driver's market. There, many seats will open up as contracts expire and go up for renewal, including both MRT seats, Melrose's seat at Jones Racing, both HRT drives and Pratchett's drive at ARC. Rumours from Germany states that former F1RWRS winner for MRT, Jeroen Krautmeir, is looking to return to the F1RWRS. While the German was more than happy to retire at the end of the 2012 season, he has spent a lot of time in recent weeks in Austria training with a certain Daniel Melrose as he may be looking to return to competitive racing. While he may not get a drive straight away for 2015, it is rumoured that he may be in line to replace Pratchett at ARC.

Jack O Melley · Post by **Jack O Melley** » 17 Nov 2011, 09:53

Autosport wrote:Jerez test day: Trueba unveils a new livery
During the first test of the 2014 F1RWRS season, the Italian team Trueba unveiled on the track its completely new designed livery: many the stickers on the bodywork of each car, including those of sponsors SOKOL, ITS, Kohler, IGOL, Cocif , Fila and Polti, in addition to technical partnerships with Agip, Ford and Beta Tools. No news regarding engine and chassis, both of the same package of last year, but revised and strengthened by the team of engineers led by Valter Zanetta.

At the end of the day, Trueba's drivers, the Italians Fredo Mestolio and Giovanni Roda, were respectively 20th and 21st and over 4 seconds from the leader Melrose, who set a clamorous 1.25.953.

Giovanni Roda wrote:Well, today's tests went pretty well for me. The fact that we are the second best placed team among those will be tied in pre-qualyfing roulette gives us a lot of confidence to start the season at the best. In front of the pack MRT seems to be faraway and out of our range, but we are happy now to show that the car is at least reliable, which is the real important thing in the first sessions. The quickness can be improved always later on. Cannot it, Fredo?

Fredo Mestolio wrote:Yeah. Honestly, I expected to drive a car much more tricky than what I was told recently. I found myself at ease with the car although we had some hydraulics problem which forced me to sit out and see the other cars going testing. Certainly, however, I do not regret last year CR…

Here it is the livery (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=0SZPR7VM), I hope not to have broken the template though.

The Lukas · Post by **The Lukas** » 17 Nov 2011, 10:11

For Dofasco(100 Credits)
Engine upgrades: 2BHP - 20 credits
Tomislaw Tajner 50 credits on qualifying performance

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 17 Nov 2011, 10:54

If we assume retirement rates are close to the way they were last season, then I'd say all drivers in the top 10 might have a remote chance at mounting a title challenge. A Mori vs. Lon title battle would be something... :shock:

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 17 Nov 2011, 11:11

Phoenix McAllister wrote:OK, what is this shite? If my team's results don't improve in the first 3 races of the season, I'll shut down my team for good (since with poor results I won't get enough credits to improve) and I'll race for another team, which will obviously not be Jones Racing, for a matter of pride.

SuperAguri · Post by **SuperAguri** » 17 Nov 2011, 15:24

Shinji Zanmai wrote:We are delighted with our performance and we feel we shall finish more races and clock up more points. However we shall see what happens come race day, one has a feeling the MRT will be another Foxdale.

Barii Mori wrote:No chance of Kamaha only scoring 7 points this season. We shall get more and I am happy that I was 8 tenths quicker then the Jones cars, Stele did okay and I am sure he will get up to speed soon. Testing means nothing the race is everything.

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 17 Nov 2011, 16:53

CHRIS DAGNALL: "I can´t wait"

DGNgineering General Director Chris Dagnall is really eager for the 2014 season to start. "I can´t wait to arrive in Adelaide. Even though we have more testing ahead. I´m sure the car will be up to standard and that, at the end of the day, MRT won´t be so far ahead." Speaking about the Jerez test Dagnall simply said "It was good for getting to know the new chassis, I think we´ll do better in technical tracks than the fast venues", about Nathan Scott result he added: "We simply can´t expect both drivers being on top all the time. I´m totally sure that Nathan will get good results. Nathan is a long-term bet and an excellent guy".

DanielPT · Post by **DanielPT** » 17 Nov 2011, 17:04

Daniel Martins wrote:Unfortunately the new engine didn't changed much of our predicament. Our chassis still is the main problem and it pegs back the engine power. Judging our pace, if we can last the distance maybe we can luck in a few points, otherwise it is going to be a long season... I hope I can be proved wrong.

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 17 Nov 2011, 17:06

Aerond wrote:13. Northern Sea GP - Zandvoort

I know this is a very stupid question, but what is wrong with "Dutch Grand Prix"?

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 17 Nov 2011, 17:07

Klon wrote:
Aerond wrote:13. Northern Sea GP - Zandvoort

I know this is a very stupid question, but what is wrong with "Dutch Grand Prix"?

Nothing, it´s because I want :lol:

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 17 Nov 2011, 17:20

Aerond wrote:Nothing, it´s because I want

Huh - that IS a sufficient reason, as I said that question was stupid
Although I hope you will someday share my liking of old GP designations. :mrgreen:

Warren Hughes · Post by **Warren Hughes** » 17 Nov 2011, 17:35

Gary Cameron wrote:OK, we are slow. In a reckless and almost certainly rejectful attempt to move us up the grid, I would like to spend all of our remaining credits on engine power. Maybe you can't polish a turd, but I'm damn well going to try.

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 17 Nov 2011, 18:13

Sammy Jones wrote:Hahaha I pissed my pants laughing when I heard the fuss McAllister kicked up over his team! The boy really hasn't learnt a thing since he's been in the F1RWRS has he? I'll enjoy watching his mismanaged, poorly-funded team flounder in pre-qualifying whilst the less experienced new teams leave him for dust!

As Melrose pointed out though, there could be a seat at good old friendly Castrol Jones Racing for you Phoenix in 2015!

I don't seriously expect much competition from Mori either in his joke of a car, I mean it's called the Kamaha-ha-ha for a reason isn't it?!

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 17 Nov 2011, 18:14

Aerond wrote:F1RWRS 2014 - PRE-SEASON TESTING #1. JEREZ

30. Douglas Mann (Foxdale) -- 1.31.216
31. Jack Christopherson (Foxdale) -- 1.31.292

Aerond wrote:Current accounts after Pre-Season Test #1:

Foxdale - 635

Pippa Mann wrote:Oh my goodness! What have I done? I think it's time to invest 300 credits on 30 extra HP... At this rate, we may end up at RotY based upon expectations.

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 17 Nov 2011, 18:24

Aerond wrote:
Klon wrote:
Aerond wrote:13. Northern Sea GP - Zandvoort

I know this is a very stupid question, but what is wrong with "Dutch Grand Prix"?

Nothing, it´s because I want

The correct English name for that sea is North Sea
and the North Sea Trophy was a race being held in the Belgian town of Koksijde (the book of 30 years Zolder (from 1993) told me that, because the North Sea Trophy moved to Zolder one day) so it is a historical event!

although i can't find any other sources confirming this race existed...

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 17 Nov 2011, 18:38

This wrote:although i can't find any other sources confirming this race existed...

http://homepage.mac.com/frank_de_jong/R ... rophy.html --> Have this. I cannot be the only one in favour of calling the race "North Sea Trophy" now, can I?

Post by **tommykl** » 17 Nov 2011, 19:40

Klon wrote:
This wrote:although i can't find any other sources confirming this race existed...

http://homepage.mac.com/frank_de_jong/R ... rophy.html --> Have this. I cannot be the only one in favour of calling the race "North Sea Trophy" now, can I?

I actually know who Alain Dex and Yvette Fontaine are. Thank you Michel Vaillant.

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 17 Nov 2011, 19:45

I'm all for the North Sea Trophy too.

It would be good if we could start getting a little motley collection of differently named trophies for different events, we already have the Dan Wheldon Memorial Trophy, we could have this too, and perhaps add to them over the next season or so. Did we ever have one as a tribute to Dave McFaste? That would be quite appropriate I think. It's just a little something else that drivers who win those races can show off, plus it gives a bit more prestige to the events, and adds more background to the whole championship.

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 17 Nov 2011, 20:46

I agree with all this trophy thing... Can somebody create a couple of "virtual" trophies?

I would include these (feel free to rename a couple of these):

F1RWRS Trophy: To the Champion.
F1RWRS Team Trophy: To the winning constructor.
F1RWRS Senna Trophy: To the drive achieving most Pole Positions during a season.
The North Sea Trophy: To the winner of the North Sea GP
The Dave McFaste Trophy: To the winner of the Chinese GP
F1RWRS ROTY award.
F1RWRS ROTR award (A smaller award)
F1RWRS Rob Smedley award: To the most "talkative" driver/team owner at this topic (Kay Lon would be the 2013 winner for sure)

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 17 Nov 2011, 21:16

Sadly I lack the photoshop skills, so I can only make proposals:

F1RWRS Trophy: A round cup looking like a globus with the Life L190 put on top of it.

North Sea Trophy: Combine these two, I think it's obvious what should go where

Dave McFaste Trophy: Two crossed flags (one Scottish one and one with a possible FAT Turbo Logo) on a dais.

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 17 Nov 2011, 21:32

Am I the only one not surprised by MRT's testing speed

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 17 Nov 2011, 22:10

Sammy Jones wrote:Hahaha I pissed my pants laughing when I heard the fuss McAllister kicked up over his team! The boy really hasn't learnt a thing since he's been in the F1RWRS has he? I'll enjoy watching his mismanaged, poorly-funded team flounder in pre-qualifying whilst the less experienced new teams leave him for dust!

As Melrose pointed out though, there could be a seat at good old friendly Castrol Jones Racing for you Phoenix in 2015!

I don't seriously expect much competition from Mori either in his joke of a car, I mean it's called the Kamaha-ha-ha for a reason isn't it?!

Phoenix McAllister wrote:Yuck. You did indeed piss your pants laughing...

AdrianSutil · Post by **AdrianSutil** » 17 Nov 2011, 22:51

Just out of interest, how big a gain is it by adding a few BHP to your engine? Same question about qualifying performance.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 17 Nov 2011, 23:21

Why has the Brazilian GP moved from Interlagos to Jacarepaguá?

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 17 Nov 2011, 23:44

Wizzie wrote:Why has the Brazilian GP moved from Interlagos to Jacarepaguá?

It has moved to Brasilia, where does it say Jacarepaguá? I´m also keeping the Chinese GP at Shagnhai Street Circuit, as I couldn´t get the F1 track to work and the race last year wasn´t that bad.

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 17 Nov 2011, 23:49

AdrianSutil wrote:Just out of interest, how big a gain is it by adding a few BHP to your engine? Same question about qualifying performance.

One BHP = 0.03%
20 Driver Performance Points (either quali or race) = 0.05%

AdrianSutil · Post by **AdrianSutil** » 18 Nov 2011, 00:32

Aerond wrote:
AdrianSutil wrote:Just out of interest, how big a gain is it by adding a few BHP to your engine? Same question about qualifying performance.

One BHP = 0.03%
20 Driver Performance Points (either quali or race) = 0.05%

Fuuuccc.. Ok thanks. I'll decide where my performance upgrades go after a few races.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 18 Nov 2011, 01:24

Aerond wrote:
Wizzie wrote:Why has the Brazilian GP moved from Interlagos to Jacarepaguá?

It has moved to Brasilia, where does it say Jacarepaguá? I´m also keeping the Chinese GP at Shagnhai Street Circuit, as I couldn´t get the F1 track to work and the race last year wasn´t that bad.

On the F1RWRS wiki page

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 18 Nov 2011, 01:26

Wizzie wrote:
Aerond wrote:
Wizzie wrote:Why has the Brazilian GP moved from Interlagos to Jacarepaguá?

It has moved to Brasilia, where does it say Jacarepaguá? I´m also keeping the Chinese GP at Shagnhai Street Circuit, as I couldn´t get the F1 track to work and the race last year wasn´t that bad.

On the F1RWRS wiki page

Nope, that´s the official name of the Brasilia track