rFAF1 1980: SEASON OVER

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 11 Oct 2012, 18:47

Entry List

Drivers and teams highlighted in red are not driving as of latest update (1980 Swiss GP)

Equipe Ligier Gitanes Talbot (shinji)
Constructor - Ligier
Engine - Talbot (Turbo)
1 - Jacques Laffite (FRA)
2 - Ed Kevin (IRE)

Team Tyrrell (FMecha)
Constructor - Tyrrell
Engine - Ford (N-A)
3 - Hiroshi Takagi (JAP)
4 - Didier Pironi (FRA)

Parmalat Racing Team (TMLW)
Constructor - Brabham
Engine - Renault (Turbo)
5 - Nelson Piquet (BRA) / Peter Brock (AUS)
6 - Larry Perkins (AUS)

Essex Team Lotus (eurobrun)
Constructor - Lotus
Engine - Renault (Turbo)
7 - Harvey Jones (GBR)
8 - Alan Jones (AUS)

RAM March Racing Lotus FIAT Hart (This)
Constructor - RAM
Engine - FIAT/Ferrari (N-A) / Hart (Turbo)
9 - Jan Lammers (NED)
10 - Nigel Mansell (GBR)

Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC (JeremyMcLean)
Constructor - Ferrari
Engine - Ferrari (Turbo)
11 - Gilles Villeneuve (CAN)
12 - Rene Arnoux (FRA)

Equipe Renault Elf (BlindCaveSalamander)
Constructor - Renault
Engine - Renault (Turbo)
14 - Jean-Pierre Jabouille (FRA)
15 - Carlos Reutemann (ARG)

Shadow Ford Racing (AdrianSutil)
Constructor - Shadow
Engine - Ford (Turbo)
16 - Stefan Bellof (GER)
17 - Brian Henton (GBR)

Olympus Cameras Walter Wolf Racing (EastLondoner)
Constructor - Wolf
Engine - Renault
18 - Davey Clarke (USA)
19 - Bruno Giacomelli (ITA)

Team Ensign (The_Lukas)
Constructor - Ensign
Engine - Honda
20 - Martin Rossler (GER) / Ladislav Sedlak
21 - Deyan Rangelov (BUL)

Saras Team Merzario SpA (Stramala [Kostas22])
Constructor - Merzario
Engine - Lamborghini (Turbo)
22 - Mario Andretti (USA)
23 - Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA)

Marlboro Team McLaren (WaffleCat)
Constructor - McLaren
Engine - Ford (Turbo)
24 - Guilliame Gauthier (FRA)
25 - Derek Daly (IRE)

Albilad Williams Racing (Phoenix)
Constructor - Williams
Engine - Honda (Turbo)
26 - Jody Scheckter (RSA)
27 - Callum McAllister (SPA)

Warsteiner Arrows (pycku)
Constructor - Arrows
Engine - Cosworth (N-A)
28 - Keiran Sutherland (GBR)
29 - Riccardo Patrese (ITA)

Penske Team Rebaque (tristan1117)
Constructor - Rebaque
Engine - Cosworth (N-A)
30 - Piercarlo Ghinzani (ITA)
31 - Padraig O'Connell (GBR)

JLD TAG ATS Racing (Wizzie)
Constructor - JLD
Engine - TAG-Porsche
32 - Pierre Depault (GER) / Michael Bleekemolen (NED)
33 - Rupert Keegan (GBR)

Marlboro Team Alfa Romeo ( Klon)
Constructor - Alfa Romeo
Engine - Alfa Romeo (N-A)
34 - Alain Prost (FRA)
35 - Roberto Horford (USA) / Andrea de Cesaris (ITA)

Gazprom Restov Racing (takagi_for_the_win)
Constructor - Restov
Engine - Lada (Renault) (Turbo)
36 - Elio de Angelis (ITA) / Gianfranco Brancatelli (ITA)
37 - Beppe Gabbiani (ITA) / Valentino Nicchi (VAT)

Audi Sport (JJMonty)
Constructor - Audi
Engine - Audi (Turbo)
38 - Niki Lauda (AUT)
39 - Marc Surer (SWI)

Osella Squadra Corse (Nuppiz)
Constructor - Osella
Engine - Alfa Romeo (N-A)
40 - Thomas Nurmester (GBR)
41 - Eddie Cheever (USA) / Seigreid Stohr (ITA)

Upgrades:
Each team can apply to upgrade their car 5 times per season. Upgrades can be applied at any time, but there is a limit of one upgrade application per race weekend.

The upgrade categories are

Increase engine torque
Increase engine top speed
Increase engine reliability
Decrease the random element of reliability (May make your car more or less likely to retire. It's a gamble)
Decrease chassis mass
Decrease overall body drag
Increase front wing downforce
Decrease front wing drag
Increase rear wing downforce
Decrease rear wing drag

But here's the catch, whether or not you will get an upgrade will be down to probability.

You can ask for a large upgrade in any area - but it is the least likly to be successful.
You can ask for a medium upgrade in any area - roughly middle ground in terms of successfulness.
You can ask for a small upgrade in any area - most likely to be successful.

Team Upgrades
Ligier - 2
Tyrrell - 2
Brabham - 2
Lotus - 2
RAM - 1
Ferrari - 1
Renault - 2
Shadow - 3
Wolf - 2
Ensign - 2
Merzario - 1
McLaren - 1
Williams - 2
Arrows - 2
Rebaque - 2
JLD - 2
Alfa - 1
Audi - 2
Restov - 3
Osella - 2
Toleman - 4
Minardi - 5

Testing:

Each team will receive 14 testing tokens. Each token can be exchanged in return for a test at a track of your choosing with the drivers of your choosing. However, different venues cost a different amount of tokens. FISA will introduce a circuit grading system based on each circuit's suitability.

1 Token - Category 4, 3 circuits
2 Tokens - Category 2 circuits
3 Tokens - Category 1 circuits
4 Tokens - Championship venues

Team Tokens
Ligier - 11
Tyrrell - 10
Brabham - 11
Lotus - 14
RAM - 11
Ferrari - 14
Renault - 9
Shadow - 14
Wolf - 14
Ensign - 14
Merzario - 10
McLaren - 14
Williams - 11
Arrows - 10
Rebaque - 14
JLD - 14
Alfa - 10
Audi - 14
Restov - 14
Osella - 10
Toleman - 14
Minardi -14

List of circuits: (By no means a full list)

Brands Hatch - Category 2
Mugello - Category 2
Silverstone - Category 1
Thruxton - Category 2

takagi_for_the_win · Post by **takagi_for_the_win** » 11 Oct 2012, 18:49

Are Elio de Angelis and Nelson Piquet free? If so, we'll sign them for 1980

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 11 Oct 2012, 18:53

takagi_for_the_win wrote:Are Elio de Angelis and Nelson Piquet free? If so, we'll sign them for 1980

Elio de Angelis was released by Merzario so he can be signed, while Piquet is currently contracted to Brabham. He may be released though

takagi_for_the_win · Post by **takagi_for_the_win** » 11 Oct 2012, 18:57

pasta_maldonado wrote:
takagi_for_the_win wrote:Are Elio de Angelis and Nelson Piquet free? If so, we'll sign them for 1980

Elio de Angelis was released by Merzario so he can be signed, while Piquet is currently contracted to Brabham. He may be released though

Right, de Angelis will be one of our drivers for next season then

theMaskedLapwing, can we have Piquet "on loan" for next season?

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 11 Oct 2012, 19:19

I confirmed Alain Prost and Roberto Horford ages ago.

Post by **Londoner** » 11 Oct 2012, 19:22

Davey Clarke and Bruno Giacomelli have already been confirmed at Wolf.

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 11 Oct 2012, 19:24

Klon wrote:I confirmed Alain Prost and Roberto Horford ages ago.

East Londoner wrote:Davey Clarke and Bruno Giacomelli have already been confirmed at Wolf.

Of course you did.... Pasta can be a bit forgetful! :lol:

Also, Wolf need to confirm an engine supply

Post by **Londoner** » 11 Oct 2012, 19:39

In a surprise move, Wolf have secured a supply of Renault turbo engines for the coming season.

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 11 Oct 2012, 19:41

East Londoner wrote:In a surprise move, Wolf have secured a supply of Renault turbo engines for the coming season.

Wow. This should be interesting! :lol:

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 11 Oct 2012, 19:41

Williams will retain Tommy Byrne as its test/reserve driver. Jody Scheckter has been thinking about retiring after 1980 so he might grab his seat in 1981

Post by **Londoner** » 11 Oct 2012, 19:43

pasta_maldonado wrote:
East Londoner wrote:In a surprise move, Wolf have secured a supply of Renault turbo engines for the coming season.

Wow. This should be interesting!

Ah yes. I have plans for Wolf. :twisted:

Pamphlet · Post by **Pamphlet** » 11 Oct 2012, 19:48

Arrows confirm Kieran Sutherland and Riccardo Patrese for 1980.

Engine-wise we'll be sticking with what we have, but we're looking to change that for the next season. //Actually, any chance of scoring myself a turbo engine as well? Unless I missed something and we already have them, of course, but I doubt that. If not, I'm saving that for '81.

Chassis-wise we're going to use the new A3 if we're allowed to (aka if the development is already complete), otherwise we would like to start working on it as soon as possible.

As Andrea de Cesaris is currently employed by another team we would like to release him so that he can fully concentrate on his main job. Arrows would like to thank him for his services and for the stellar job that he did while he was standing in for Patrese.

As of now the team are looking for a new test driver. //long story short I have no idea who to employ out of those that haven't been taken yet

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 11 Oct 2012, 20:13

If anybody wants Renault engines, we'd be happy to give them defecti-- err, I mean, perfectly functional units. They're only slightly less likely to blow up than last year! ...I think.

Post by **Nuppiz** » 11 Oct 2012, 20:21

I was under the impression that Osella had a contract for naturally-aspirated Alfa Romeo engines, which will be improved to turbo units next year in exchange for giving them a choice over our second driver. Other than that, no mistakes.

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 11 Oct 2012, 20:23

I announced ages ago that the Brabham line-up would be Nelson Piquet and Larry Perkins.

And I'm interested in those Renault engines, even if they do catch fire the instant you turn them on :lol:

takagi_for_the_win · Post by **takagi_for_the_win** » 11 Oct 2012, 20:29

Seeing as Piquet is taken, is Alan Jones free?

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 11 Oct 2012, 20:32

Lotus plan to retain both drivers.

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 11 Oct 2012, 20:44

takagi_for_the_win wrote:Seeing as Piquet is taken, is Alan Jones free?

No, Jones has been retained by Lotus

JJMonty · Post by **JJMonty** » 11 Oct 2012, 21:31

Audi are still looking to require the services of Niki Lauda if possible.

However with Andretti and Bellof out of the picture - Audi would still like to have a German driver for their #2 car...... at the moment, negotiations have opened up with Jochen Mass and Rolf Stommelen as possible candidates.

However our test driver has been unconfirmed as we are unsure of Niki Lauda's service being available - once we have an answer to that, everything else will become a lot more clearer!

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 11 Oct 2012, 21:40

Can i re-name RAM into RAM March, anticipating March' full return in 1981?

Aerospeed · Post by **Aerospeed** » 11 Oct 2012, 22:22

Ferrari will retain their lineup of Gilles Villeneuve and Rene Arnoux. And please have Arnoux have the #11 if possible, thank you.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 11 Oct 2012, 23:38

Fittipaldi Automotive may have gone, but if Emerson Fittipaldi wants to continue in Formula One, Merzario will give him our other race seat alongside Andretti. If instead he decides not to return to Formula One, we will hire Andrea de Cesaris instead.

Aerospeed · Post by **Aerospeed** » 12 Oct 2012, 01:33

kostas22 wrote:Fittipaldi Automotive may have gone, but if Emerson Fittipaldi wants to continue in Formula One, Merzario will give him our other race seat alongside Andretti. If instead he decides not to return to Formula One, we will hire Andrea de Cesaris instead.

That's going to go well :lol:

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 12 Oct 2012, 07:33

Beppe Gabbiani would like to make his services available to Restov Racing and Audi Sport.

takagi_for_the_win · Post by **takagi_for_the_win** » 12 Oct 2012, 08:32

kostas22 wrote:Beppe Gabbiani would like to make his services available to Restov Racing and Audi Sport.

Restov Racing would be very happy to sign Mr. Gabbiani as our second driver. Also, pasta, seeing as our 2 drivers are new to the car, can they do the testing, or do I have to sign a test driver?

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 12 Oct 2012, 10:55

takagi_for_the_win wrote:
kostas22 wrote:Beppe Gabbiani would like to make his services available to Restov Racing and Audi Sport.

Restov Racing would be very happy to sign Mr. Gabbiani as our second driver. Also, pasta, seeing as our 2 drivers are new to the car, can they do the testing, or do I have to sign a test driver?

As far as my understanding goes, having a test driver is completely optional. Although I guess it is handy to have one as a contingency plan in case one of your main drivers are either unable or unwilling to drive the damn thing.

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 12 Oct 2012, 15:24

Wizzie wrote:
takagi_for_the_win wrote:
kostas22 wrote:Beppe Gabbiani would like to make his services available to Restov Racing and Audi Sport.

Restov Racing would be very happy to sign Mr. Gabbiani as our second driver. Also, pasta, seeing as our 2 drivers are new to the car, can they do the testing, or do I have to sign a test driver?

As far as my understanding goes, having a test driver is completely optional. Although I guess it is handy to have one as a contingency plan in case one of your main drivers are either unable or unwilling to drive the damn thing.

Test drivers are optional. The test driver is kind of like a reserve driver, as generally they replace drivers that have ben injured/sacked. Also, at the pre season test and the in season test, test drivers run alongside main drivers so you can gauge their relative performance

The Lukas · Post by **The Lukas** » 12 Oct 2012, 15:44

Ensign line-up to 1980 season
20 - Ladislav Sedlak
21 - Martin Rossler
Engine:Honda

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 12 Oct 2012, 15:51

The Lukas wrote:Ensign line-up to 1980 season
20 - Ladislav Sedlak
21 - Martin Rossler
Engine:Honda

Sedlak will have to miss the first 5 races due to injuries he suffered in the last race of 1979. Also, you'll have to negotiate with Phoenix for the Hondas

tristan1117 · Post by **tristan1117** » 12 Oct 2012, 15:52

Marc Surer has been released per his request from his contract with Rebaque. Hector Rebaque has moved to the test driver role to make room for O'Connell and Ghinzani.

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 12 Oct 2012, 16:08

So Ensign wants Honda engines, eh? OK, but they will have to be last year units since Williams holds the privilege to use the up-to-date powerplants in accordance to the agreement signed with Honda Motor Co. and Williams Grand Prix Engineering. In other words, Ensign gets unreliable, yet powerful units. Not a bad deal at all for a team that struggled to qualify for races this season.

takagi_for_the_win · Post by **takagi_for_the_win** » 12 Oct 2012, 18:53

tristan1117 wrote:Marc Surer has been released per his request from his contract with Rebaque. Hector Rebaque has moved to the test driver role to make room for O'Connell and Ghinzani.

We would like to offer Mr Surer the role of test driver at Restov Racing.

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 12 Oct 2012, 19:20

Renault are also interested in hiring Marc Surer as a test driver.

WaffleCat · Post by **WaffleCat** » 12 Oct 2012, 23:09

Teddy Mayer has just announced that Derek Warwick will become test driver for McLaren,and he has also put Chico Serra for a reserve driver contract should both main drivers become unavailable.

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 12 Oct 2012, 23:24

RAM March might debut a new Hart V4 Turbo engine from the British GP on, fitting a Ferrari V12 into a Lotus is too costly to continue on the long term.
As part of the cost-cutting the test/reserve driver will be Emilio De Villota, who already drove a race last year, and has money.

JJMonty · Post by **JJMonty** » 13 Oct 2012, 10:33

Audi would also like to invite Marc Surer to Audi with the possibility of being part of the drivers line up.

Can anyone on this thread confirm if they are the manager of any of these drivers..

Niki Lauda,

Jochen Mass,

Rolf Stommelen,

Marc Surer,

Audi is interested in these drivers and would like to negotiate with their respective managers!

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 13 Oct 2012, 10:40

JJMonty wrote:Can anyone on this thread confirm if they are the manager of any of these drivers..

Niki Lauda,

Lappy sacked Lauda from Brabham ages ago so as far as my understanding goes, he's free to sign with Audi.

JJMonty · Post by **JJMonty** » 13 Oct 2012, 11:03

In that case....

Audi have put forward an offer for Niki Lauda to become their lead driver. If no objections are raised within 24 hours, then expect an announcement tomorrow.

Audi are still waiting to hear back from the other managers in their list of prefered drivers and will wait a bit longer to see if an agreement can be made before Driver #2 and Test driver is confirmed

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 13 Oct 2012, 11:07

JJMonty wrote:In that case....

Audi have put forward an offer for Niki Lauda to become their lead driver. If no objections are raised within 24 hours, then expect an announcement tomorrow.

Audi are still waiting to hear back from the other managers in their list of prefered drivers and will wait a bit longer to see if an agreement can be made before Driver #2 and Test driver is confirmed

Jochen Mass and Stomellen have no managers so they are free to sign

JJMonty · Post by **JJMonty** » 13 Oct 2012, 11:27

pasta_maldonado wrote:
JJMonty wrote:In that case....

Audi have put forward an offer for Niki Lauda to become their lead driver. If no objections are raised within 24 hours, then expect an announcement tomorrow.

Audi are still waiting to hear back from the other managers in their list of prefered drivers and will wait a bit longer to see if an agreement can be made before Driver #2 and Test driver is confirmed

Jochen Mass and Stomellen have no managers so they are free to sign

Fantastic!

However... my decission will wait until I hear back from Lauda's Manager (if he has one) And Surer's