1979 rFactor F1 - Please go to 1980 thread

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 21 Sep 2012, 18:41

pasta_maldonado wrote:Talking of Merzario, kostas would youlike to use Lotus 80 chassis for the last two races of the season as you said before?

Is testing a Lotus 78 out of the question?

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 21 Sep 2012, 18:50

kostas22 wrote:
pasta_maldonado wrote:Talking of Merzario, kostas would youlike to use Lotus 80 chassis for the last two races of the season as you said before?

Is testing a Lotus 78 out of the question?

Unfortunately, yes, as I couldn't get the bloody thing to appear in a race with the other 79 cars. Sorry about that.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 21 Sep 2012, 18:57

pasta_maldonado wrote:
kostas22 wrote:
pasta_maldonado wrote:Talking of Merzario, kostas would youlike to use Lotus 80 chassis for the last two races of the season as you said before?

Is testing a Lotus 78 out of the question?

Unfortunately, yes, as I couldn't get the bloody thing to appear in a race with the other 79 cars. Sorry about that.

Right okay. Brambilla and Gabbiani for the next round in Lotus 80s.

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 23 Sep 2012, 16:11

Race to take place 6:30PM GMT Monday, hope you can make it as the title battle heats up with just 3 men in contention.

JJMonty · Post by **JJMonty** » 23 Sep 2012, 18:56

Wizzie wrote:Jesus, every man and his dog at the back of the grid wants Andretti's signature on their contract for next year

Audi would like Wizzie to retract his statement as they feel that his judgement is incorrect - Audi is not a back of the grid team... yet

shinji · Post by **shinji** » 23 Sep 2012, 21:00

pasta_maldonado wrote: Race to take place 6:30 GMT Monday, hope you can make it as the title battle heats up with just 3 men in contention.

I'm in my first lecture at that very time unfortunately. Pity with my vested interest in 2/3 of the championship challengers!

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 23 Sep 2012, 21:08

pasta_maldonado wrote: Race to take place 6:30 GMT Monday, hope you can make it as the title battle heats up with just 3 men in contention.

Do you mean 06:30 AM? That is too soon, son

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 23 Sep 2012, 21:23

shinji wrote:
pasta_maldonado wrote: Race to take place 6:30 GMT Monday, hope you can make it as the title battle heats up with just 3 men in contention.

I'm in my first lecture at that very time unfortunately. Pity with my vested interest in 2/3 of the championship challengers!

6:30am? Too early. 6:30pm? Too late. What the hell kind of educational institution do you go to??

shinji · Post by **shinji** » 23 Sep 2012, 21:28

kostas22 wrote:
shinji wrote:
pasta_maldonado wrote: Race to take place 6:30 GMT Monday, hope you can make it as the title battle heats up with just 3 men in contention.

I'm in my first lecture at that very time unfortunately. Pity with my vested interest in 2/3 of the championship challengers!

6:30am? Too early. 6:30pm? Too late. What the hell kind of educational institution do you go to??

Well I'm presuming it's PM, and I am a proud student of Trinity College Dublin, thank you very much.

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 23 Sep 2012, 21:54

As some of you have correctly assumed I meant 6:30 PM. Sorry

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 24 Sep 2012, 15:18

IMPORTANT! THE RACE HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO TUESDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER (TOMORROW) AT 6:30PM. THANK YOU

takagi_for_the_win · Post by **takagi_for_the_win** » 24 Sep 2012, 16:52

AUTOSPORT wrote:ANDRETTI TO RESTOV?
As the driver market for the 1980 season remains uncertain, newcomers Restov Racing are the latest tail end team to be linked to 1978 Champion Mario Andretti. Team principal Edward Restov said, "Certainly Mario is a very quick driver, and he would certainly be a huge asset to any new team. Hint hint."

shinji · Post by **shinji** » 24 Sep 2012, 20:30

Well I'm in an Economics lecture at that time as well.

SOZ EVERYONE!

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 24 Sep 2012, 23:35

And I am busy getting my face punched in, so I won't make it either.

AdrianSutil · Post by **AdrianSutil** » 25 Sep 2012, 01:14

Klon wrote:And I am busy getting my face punched in, so I won't make it either.

Pictures please

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 25 Sep 2012, 11:36

Klon wrote:And I am busy getting my face punched in, so I won't make it either.

Literally?

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 25 Sep 2012, 13:08

Phoenix wrote:
Klon wrote:And I am busy getting my face punched in, so I won't make it either.

Literally?

AdrianSutil thinks so, above. :roll:

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 25 Sep 2012, 17:25

Live chat here: http://zippychat.com/room/yrwxh

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 25 Sep 2012, 17:48

3 more people till the race start. Come on, you know you want to. Even if you've not got a team

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 26 Sep 2012, 19:49

1979 United States Grand Prix
First off may I start with a thank you to all that attended the live chat. I hope you enjoyed the race.

Newsflash
Merzario took possesion of two Lotus 80 chassis earlier in the week, and the Italian squad plan to use them in the final two races of 1979. No word on the use of the chassis has been given for 1980, however.

Qualifying

Qualifying was a case of business as usual, with Callum McAllister taking pole alongside Villeneuve. Ligier had a stunning qualifying compared to recent performances, while fellow championship contender Arnoux could only manage 10th. Merzario showed improved pace, McLaren were poor, while both ATSs qualified for the first time. Both Fittipaldis were present on the grid for the first time since the second race of the season, with this being the first time a Fittipaldi has made it onto the grid since France. Davey Clarke, Ghinzani, and Lees DNQ for the first time in their respective careers. Lees suffered catastrophic engine failure exiting the last turn (but was able to kepp on going to the line) while Ghinzani had gearbox issues. Stefan Bellof crashed on his flying lap, with the Shadow being unrepairable and the German setting no time. Sedlak and Rossler were also forced into being spectators.

RACE - 59 Laps

Sheckter was slow off the line allowing Villeneuve through into the lead. But, the South African was back past within 2 laps, and proceeded to pull away while his team mate held up the pack. Bleekemolen crashed into the tyre barriers at the exit of turn 1. Lap 15 saw the deapture of Sutherland into the barriers, brake failure sending the Englishman into the tyre barriers at turn 6. Scheckter began to pull away, but after 22 laps or so Reutemann had found a way past McAllister and set about closing the 20-second gap to Scheckter. The Renault driver eventually closed him in, and a battle for the lead ensued. Meanwhile, Laffite found himself in 9th place and Kevin was down in 11th, with the Ligier unable to find a way past anything. Not even a Fittipaldi. Scheckter's engine gave way on lap 36, allowing Reutemann into the lead, but he was soon passed by Villeneuve. McAllister's engine started to smoke from 2nd, sending him to 4th, but even more drama was to come as Villeneuve stopped by the side of the track, his car in flames. McAllister's engine gave way on lap 41, and by lap 43, the leadin four were Jabouille, Alan Jones, Rene Arnoux and Reutmeann and all covered by 6 tenths of a second.

Ed Kevin had lucked himself into 7th place thanks to attrition, but gearbox failure put paid to his hopes of salvaging points this afternoon. 4 became 3 at the front, with Arnoux's engine crying enough. With Jabouille, A Jones and Reutemann fighting out at the front, Harvey Jones had closed the 5 second deficit to the front, but bad luck was to strike on lap 52. Depault was about to be lapped for a third time, and Reutemann, A Jones and Jabouille made it past the ATS safely, but coming into turn 10, Depault suffered suspension failure, which sent the ATS spinning. Harvey Jones was following close behind, and there was nothing he could do to avoid the ATS. The two collided, sending both out on the spot, leaving just 10 runners with 7 laps to go.

Jabouille lead, with Jones right behind in second, and with Reutemann falling back in third. Jones and Jabouille swapped places for two laps, but on lap 56, Jabouille got past Jones into turn 5 and appeared to have the race under control. However, he didn't count on a resurgent Jones, stilll bitter after France where he led 10 laps but went backwards near the end. On the last lap, Jabouille led, with Jones right on his gearbox. He was unable to get past in the usual passing places, T1 and T, but dived down the inside at T6! Jabouille was stunned, and Jones managed to pull out a 6 tenth gap to win the 1979 US GP! It was his first victory, and with Jabouille finishing 2nd and Reutemann 3rd, Reanult took their first double podium. Unbeknowst to everybody, Niki Lauda had put in his best drive since race one to quietly claim fourth, ahead of Watson, Giacomelli, and Horford. Fittipaldi was the only man to finish outside the points, with Derek Daly a classified 10th.

Driver's Championship-After 16 rounds

With 1 rounds to go, Laffite, Arnoux, and Kevin are still covered by just 3 points, ensuring that Adelaide becomes a 3-way title contender. Scheckter's long shot at the championship is now gone.

1: Ed Kevin - 63
2: Rene Arnoux - 62
3: Jacques Laffite - 61
4: Jody Scheckter - 44
5: Gilles Villeneuve - 40
6: Callum McAllister - 38
7: Alan Jones - 36
8: Harvey Jones - 34
9: Carlos Reutemann - 34
10: Jean-Pierre Jabouille - 28
11: Jan Lammers - 27
12: Nelson Piquet - 24
13: Hiroshi Takagi - 17
14: Guilliame Gauthier - 16
15: Gianfranco Brancatelli - 13
16: Stefan Bellof - 12
17: John Watson - 10
18: Mario Andretti - 9
19: Niki Lauda - 8
20: James Hunt - 6
= Alain Prost - 6
22: Keke Rosberg - 5
= Roberto Horford - 5
24: Andrea de Cesaris - 4
= Geoff Lees - 4
= Derek Daly - 4
= Kieran Sutherland - 4
28: Riccardo Patrese - 2
= Piercarlo Ghinzani - 2
= Padraig O'Connell - 2
= Bruno Giacomelli - 2
32: Thomas Nurmester - 1
= Davey Clarke - 1
= Simone Guidetti - 1

Constructor's Championship-After 12rounds

Ligier now have one hand on the trophy, as Ferrari failed to score. Lotus overtake Williams-Ford for 3rd with that wonderful win for Jones, Renault close in on Lotus, while Shadow are only 1 point shy of McLaren. Alfa score for the 3rd time in a row, while Wolf get their first points since Germany.

1: Ligier-Ford - 124
2: Ferrari - 102
3: Williams-Ford - 62
4: Lotus-Ford - 66
5: Renault - 61
6: Ram-Ferrari -34
7: Brabham-Ford - 32
8: McLaren-Ford - 29
9: Shadow-Ford - 28
10: Tyrrell-Ford - 22
11: Williams-Honda - 20
12: Alfa Romeo - 11
13: Arrows-Ford - 10
= Wolf-Ford - 10
15: RAM-Ford -5
16: Rebaque-Ford - 4
17: Merzario-Ford - 1

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 26 Sep 2012, 19:55

Both Renaults actually finished? And on the podium to boot? Isn't that supposed to be a sign of the apocalypse? Especially with all those engine failures, holy goddamn. :shock:

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 26 Sep 2012, 20:28

Lees to be replaced with Pironi from this round onwards.

Aerospeed · Post by **Aerospeed** » 26 Sep 2012, 21:14

Everyone at Ferrari wrote:Incoherent arguing in Italian and French

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 26 Sep 2012, 21:47

Harvey Jones wrote:The race was pretty good, I'd closed up to the leaders towards the end and I knew I had a chance of at least making the podium. As it was Depault crashed in front of me and I had nowhere to go. No-one's to blame and I'm glad I'm okay and ready to go into the final round and hopefully get a good result to round off the year. Well done to Allan on the win, good show old chap.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 26 Sep 2012, 23:31

For sure, Merzario will use the Lotus 80s in 1980.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 26 Sep 2012, 23:50

BlindCaveSalamander wrote:Both Renaults actually finished? And on the podium to boot? Isn't that supposed to be a sign of the apocalypse? Especially with all those engine failures, holy goddamn.

More to the point, both ATS cars qualified. It's the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine. :lol:

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 29 Sep 2012, 13:05

Autosport wrote:FIA REVEAL PROVISIONAL CALENDAR FOR 1980
Formula One has seen massive change throughout the year, and that change looks set to continue on 1980 with 2 new countries set to hold a Grand Prix for the first time next year. The calendar has been drafted for travel effiency, and FIA President Jean-Luc Knighte confirmed that the FIA listened to the team's requests over the last few months. The main new features of the calendar is that Australia will hold two Grand Prix next year, despite the inaugral Australian Grand Prix yet to take place. Ireland and Japan are new additions to the calendar, while England and Italy will also recieve two Grand Prix.

Provisonal 1980 F1 calendar

1) March 2nd - Australian Grand Prix - Adelaide Street Circuit
2) March 16th - South African Grand Prix - Kyalami
3) March 30th - Brazilian Grand Prix - Interlagos
4) April 13th - Belgian Grand Prix - Spa-Francorchamps
5) April 27th - English Grand Prix - Silverstone
6) May 4th - Monaco Grand Prix - Monaco Street Circuit
7) May 18th - French Grand Prix - Dijon-Prenois
8) June 8th - United States Grand Prix - Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport
9) June 15th - Canadian Grand Prix - Circuit Ile-Notre Dame
10) July 6th - Irish Grand Prix - Mondello Park
11)July 13th - British Grand Prix- Donington Park
12) July 27th - German Grand Prix - Hockenheimring
13) August 10th - European Grand Prix - Vallelunga, Italy
14) August 24th - Austrian Grand Prix - Salzburgring
15) September 7th - Italian Grand Prix - Monza
16) September 21st - Japanese Grand Prix - Fuji Speedway
17) October 12th - New South Wales Grand Prix - Bathurst

WaffleCat · Post by **WaffleCat** » 29 Sep 2012, 13:23

Teddy Mayer wrote:The calendar for next year is....a bit to gimmicky in my honest opinion.Example:The Glen,a historic place for motor racing,is being taken out by a grand prix in a bloody airport?Also,Vallenluga on the calendar?Jean-Luc Knighte must be mad.I do admit,I chose Salzburgring,but that circuit has potential to be a great circuit.But Vallenluga? Seriously? If anything, Spain should replace that spot.

takagi_for_the_win · Post by **takagi_for_the_win** » 29 Sep 2012, 14:08

Whilst we're on the subject of 1980, would Renault be interested in selling us their 1979 chassis' and engines?

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 29 Sep 2012, 14:19

takagi_for_the_win wrote:Whilst we're on the subject of 1980, would Renault be interested in selling us their 1979 chassis' and engines?

Wait, what? Really? Well, sure, if you don't mind the constant engine failures, be my guest.

Post by **Nuppiz** » 29 Sep 2012, 14:23

What is it with the obsession of having Bathurst in just about every virtual series?

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 29 Sep 2012, 14:34

Nuppiz wrote:What is it with the obsession of having Bathurst in just about every virtual series?

I suspect it has something to do with our fairly large Aussie contingent, but yeah, I don't think F1 at Bathurst in 1980 (or any year really) is the best of ideas. Also, I'm not particularly a fan of having an English GP. Have Vallelunga as the San Marino GP if you must, and give the European GP designation to Silverstone. Also also, Cleveland is a great track... for IndyCars. F1, I'm not so enthusiastic about. Keep the USGP at Watkins Glen.

takagi_for_the_win · Post by **takagi_for_the_win** » 29 Sep 2012, 14:43

BlindCaveSalamander wrote:
takagi_for_the_win wrote:Whilst we're on the subject of 1980, would Renault be interested in selling us their 1979 chassis' and engines?

Wait, what? Really? Well, sure, if you don't mind the constant engine failures, be my guest.

Hahaha thanks

tbh they can't be worse than the 1978 Williams kit we've inherited

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 29 Sep 2012, 14:54

BlindCaveSalamander wrote:Have Vallelunga as the San Marino GP if you must, and give the European GP designation to Silverstone.

Vallelunga is nowhere near San Marino, so no...

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 29 Sep 2012, 15:14

Okay, I've listened to all of your suggestions, and revised the calendar. he English GP is replaced by a French GP at Paul Ricard, with Dijon hosting the Swiss GP. Vallelunga stays as it was voted for, but Bathurst has been replaced by a USGP West at Road America. What are your thoughts?

Provisonal 1980 F1 calendar

1) March 2nd - Australian Grand Prix - Adelaide Street Circuit
2) March 16th - South African Grand Prix - Kyalami
3) March 30th - Brazilian Grand Prix - Interlagos
4) April 13th - Belgian Grand Prix - Spa-Francorchamps
5) April 27th - French Grand Prix - Paul Ricard
6) May 4th - Monaco Grand Prix - Monaco Street Circuit
7) May 18th - Swiss Grand Prix - Dijon-Prenois
8) June 8th - United States Grand Prix - Cleveland
9) June 15th - Canadian Grand Prix - Watkins Glen
10) July 6th - Irish Grand Prix - Mondello Park
11)July 13th - British Grand Prix- Donington Park
12) July 27th - German Grand Prix - Hockenheimring
13) August 10th - European Grand Prix - Vallelunga, Italy
14) August 24th - Austrian Grand Prix - Salzburgring
15) September 7th - Italian Grand Prix - Monza
16) September 21st - Japanese Grand Prix - Fuji Speedway
17) October 12th - United States GP West - Road America

In other news, the sale of the old Renault chassis is confirmed.

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 29 Sep 2012, 15:15

kostas22 wrote:
BlindCaveSalamander wrote:Have Vallelunga as the San Marino GP if you must, and give the European GP designation to Silverstone.

Vallelunga is nowhere near San Marino, so no...

It's only twice as far away as the Nürburgring was from Luxembourg, so stop being so pedantic.

EEEEEH, why the hell is Cleveland off the calendar? People could have voted for something else earlier, but they didn't, so they're SOL as far as I am concerned.

JJMonty · Post by **JJMonty** » 29 Sep 2012, 16:57

Klon wrote:
EEEEEH, why the hell is Cleveland off the calendar? People could have voted for something else earlier, but they didn't, so they're SOL as far as I am concerned.

+1 ... if you don't vote, then don't moan! :geek:

The board of directors at Audi are pleased to see that a Grand Prix will be taking place in Austria - there will be some great opportunities for our brand to show the world how powerful we are at our home (and adopted home) races and how enthusiastic our fans will be!

On the drivers market side:

1) What is happening with Andretti? Audi is one of a million (well... it feels like it!) teams asking for his services and I think we are all eagar to hear of his decission!

2) Stefan Bellof has become a great interest to Audi and we feel that his youth will allow Audi to create an interest in motorsport within Germany, new German team, new German driver! - potentially giving Germany the opportunity to develop Ultra succesful drivers for generations to come!... Audi feel this would be a better career aspiration for Children rather than to become a shoe-maker.... .... ....

We would like to invite Stefan Bellof to our HQ for a talk and would appreciate if his Manager could give us an update on his situation regarding contracts, talks etc...

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 29 Sep 2012, 17:07

Klon wrote:EEEEEH, why the hell is Cleveland off the calendar? People could have voted for something else earlier, but they didn't, so they're SOL as far as I am concerned.

Well, I thought the rest of you would've been fairly sensible with the calendar. I don't mind Watkins Glen being dropped, but if you're gonna drop it, do it for a track that would actually suit F1, not bathplugging CLEVELAND. I mean, come on.

The new calendar looks much better, by the way. Road America gets a massive thumbs up from me.

JJMonty wrote:2) Stefan Bellof has become a great interest to Audi and we feel that his youth will allow Audi to create an interest in motorsport within Germany, new German team, new German driver! - potentially giving Germany the opportunity to develop Ultra succesful drivers for generations to come!... Audi feel this would be a better career aspiration for Children rather than to become a shoe-maker.... .... ....

We would like to invite Stefan Bellof to our HQ for a talk and would appreciate if his Manager could give us an update on his situation regarding contracts, talks etc...

... you do realise that, at this point in time, Stefan Bellof is still in karts, right? He doesn't even move into Formula Ford until November 1979.

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 29 Sep 2012, 17:12

Takagi is happy at the return of Fuji to the calendar, but some other people at Tyrrell are concerned about safety of the track. Nonetheless, we're happy with the proposal.

JJMonty · Post by **JJMonty** » 29 Sep 2012, 17:25

BlindCaveSalamander wrote:... you do realise that, at this point in time, Stefan Bellof is still in karts, right? He doesn't even move into Formula Ford until November 1979.

Strange... according to this thread, he failed to qualify for the last race and is currently racing for Shadow!