F1RDS - 2015 Season - Preparation for 2016/Driver Signups

Post by **Ataxia** » 17 Dec 2012, 21:02

FMecha wrote:How Mecha performed during race 1?

Um...the results are on the wiki and the coverage for it should be on the previous page.

FantometteBR · Post by **FantometteBR** » 17 Dec 2012, 22:10

Patrick Feldhoffer wrote:Frankly, those second races are being more pleasant than the 'race one'. I guess I should put more effort at the sprint rounds too, but this second came to me as a bliss.

Jalmerson da Cunha wrote:It's been a long season, man...

Post by **Ataxia** » 19 Dec 2012, 16:18

German GP Qualifying

Post by **Nuppiz** » 19 Dec 2012, 16:19

Oh dear, the last couple of races haven't been too good for the team...

Post by **Ataxia** » 19 Dec 2012, 16:26

Nuppiz wrote:Oh dear, the last couple of races haven't been too good for the team...

Yeah, for some reason the game's really taken a dump on the form book...it's good to watch though.

Post by **Londoner** » 19 Dec 2012, 16:42

Thomas Butler wrote:It is a real shame podiums aren't awarded for qualifying.

Laura Wener wrote:Cock. What the hell has happened to the car recently?

Noel Arthurs wrote:Yeah, it's like the engine development by Renault has just...stopped. The team are doing the utmost to develop the car, but it'll count for naught if Renault aren't bringing updated spec engines. Speaking of Renault, I hope Liam hasn't gone and vented over there again.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 19 Dec 2012, 20:18

Why is Pykalisto slowly but surely going backwards this season? Every race he qualifies and finishes a position or two lower than previously...

Also really surprised to see Tantovich qualify so much higher than Ekdal!!

Post by **Ataxia** » 19 Dec 2012, 20:30

kostas22 wrote:Why is Pykalisto slowly but surely going backwards this season? Every race he qualifies and finishes a position or two lower than previously...

Also really surprised to see Tantovich qualify so much higher than Ekdal!!

Well, it's the randomness factor coming into play. The driver perfs are bridging the power gaps a little, and of course the last two circuits have had quite short laps which means less emphasis on power.

And then there's the high random grip value...

eichy · Post by **eichy** » 20 Dec 2012, 17:30

Autobahn GP up for sale!

(I can't really devote the time to follow this, so the league owner can decide who takes my spot :])

pi314159 · Post by **pi314159** » 20 Dec 2012, 20:10

I am going to take over Autobahn GP but I'll think of a new team name (and no, it won't be Mazzacane this time).

I'm going to keep the engine and both drivers, as they have been quite successful.

Post by **Ataxia** » 20 Dec 2012, 20:18

pi314159 wrote:I am going to take over Autobahn GP but I'll think of a new team name (and no, it won't be Mazzacane this time).

I'm going to keep the engine and both drivers, as they have been quite successful.

Ok, you're in...would you like a new livery at all?

Post by **Ataxia** » 21 Dec 2012, 23:04

German Grand Prix

Because home internet < uni internet, I don't want to wait for uploading pictures. So I'll borrow (nick) the team-by-team reviews thing from F3RWRS.

Echoften
Not a great race for the team, as Feldhoffer managed to pick up a puncture early on and had to retire. However, Mestach managed to take advantage of the togetherness of the lower half of the field, and grabbed 10th towards the very end.

Kingfisher
Frankham managed to pick up some useful points in 8th, as well as the bonus point for pole but would have hoped for more on a tight, twisty circuit. Butler was in the points for most of the race, but fell back when it mattered and ended up just outside.

Donkervoort
After a poor start to the season, it appears that Lappalainen is finding his feet now. A tidy 7th place was his reward today, however another retirement for Da Cunha ensured that it wasn't a totally hassle-free day for the Dutch squad.

Nurminen
A day to forget for the all-Finnish outfit. Pykalisto was quite poor; only managing 17th as his team-mate was only 12th. However, it must be said that Hamalainen looks a better prospect than Vosu did.

DMR
Definitely Maybe is a very apt name for this team, as they tend to swing between success and mediocrity each race. Unfortunely, the latter was the form in Germany as Wener couldn't do any better than 13th. De Boer looked on for a couple of points, but an undisclosed technical hitch put paid to that eventuality.

V-Sport
After some horrendous form, Behrman Reith definitely had the home advantage as he streaked to victory and lapped half the field in the process. He was momentarily challenged by Kurniawan, but the Mecha driver lost composure - and therefore time - later on in the race. Kwol-Cho will want to get his title challenge back on track soon; he was swamped in the midfield again.

Autobahn GP
The recently-sold outfit didn't make a real dent in the points; Einhrin and Shukinen (who has just changed his name by deed poll to Suomanen due to a not-very-Finnish surname) battled it out early on for the scraps but the Finn fell down the field as Einhrin held on.

Aeroracing
A good race by their standards; Lampredi managing to work his way into 6th (with a fastest lap on the board too) was a good reward for the inconsistent Spanish team. Scalabroni however wasn't quite as lucky as he ended up in the free-for-all midfield area.

Red Bull
Barlini managed to turn in a decent performance, which resulted in a good share of points for the rookie Italian. However, his teammate Silva (undoubtedly Mr. Inconsistent) floundered somewhat in the lower reaches of the field. He'll need Red Bull to give him wings sooner or later.

Mecha
A great day for the Indonesian team, who could have had a win with a bit more luck. Kurniawan challenged Reith until his tyres went away, as Nakaya proved why Red Bull shouldn't have sacked him with a steady rise to 3rd.

Scuderia Alitalia
After taking some time to get used to the Alitalia way, Alexis Tantovich was up there all afternoon at the Norisring. Although he briefly led, it was apparent that 3rd place was easily a possibility until Nakaya crept past the Ukrainian. Ekdal couldn't share his teammate's joy; he spent the afternoon battling the Good Call car of Castaneda who was equally as disappointing.

Good Call
The team have undergone a steady decline so far this season, and perhaps this pointless race in Germany is a wake-up call to the team to try and stop the rot. Pacer and Castaneda were well down the field today.

Rosenforth
Douglas looked to be in the hunt for points until his car decided to develop terminal incontinence. Grove however...wasn't. He was in 10th momentarily, but that's as good as it got for him.

Results

Post by **Nuppiz** » 21 Dec 2012, 23:07

Niko Nurminen wrote:Ah heck, first race without points. We'll try to forget this as soon as possible and concentrate on Belgium.

WaffleCat · Post by **WaffleCat** » 21 Dec 2012, 23:25

Berhman Reith wrote:Wow...I lapped half the field.I won the race...in my home country.Excuse me for a minute...*faints*

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 21 Dec 2012, 23:32

Out of curiosity, can a driver do an RoLFS race and then compete in the F1RDS?

Post by **Ataxia** » 21 Dec 2012, 23:36

the Masked Lapwing wrote:Out of curiosity, can a driver do an RoLFS race and then compete in the F1RDS?

I've got a feeling Voeckler did...so as long as it's not a long term deal go right ahead. I'll probably close that little loophole for 2016.

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 21 Dec 2012, 23:52

BaconLettuceNinja wrote:
the Masked Lapwing wrote:Out of curiosity, can a driver do an RoLFS race and then compete in the F1RDS?

I've got a feeling Voeckler did...so as long as it's not a long term deal go right ahead. I'll probably close that little loophole for 2016.

Damn. I was considering what to do with Dean Melville for next year.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 21 Dec 2012, 23:53

the Masked Lapwing wrote:
BaconLettuceNinja wrote:
the Masked Lapwing wrote:Out of curiosity, can a driver do an RoLFS race and then compete in the F1RDS?

I've got a feeling Voeckler did...so as long as it's not a long term deal go right ahead. I'll probably close that little loophole for 2016.

Damn. I was considering what to do with Dean Melville for next year.

Send him packing? Man is a total idiot!!

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 22 Dec 2012, 09:22

Finally we are back on form, however, Kwol-cho needs to be quicker in order to have a shot at the title.
Congratulations to Reith for scoring a victory.

pi314159 · Post by **pi314159** » 22 Dec 2012, 09:23

I have a question: Are F3RWRS SuperPrix guest starters also ineligible for RDS?

Autobahn is renamed Autoroute GrandPrix Sport and will start with a french license for 2016.

Post by **Ataxia** » 22 Dec 2012, 11:24

pi314159 wrote:I have a question: Are F3RWRS SuperPrix guest starters also ineligible for RDS?

Autobahn is renamed Autoroute GrandPrix Sport and will start with a french license for 2016.

Unless they've started a regular RWRS round, yes they can as a few RDS drivers have made SuperPrix entries. The driver must be under 21 as well.

Would you like a new livery as well?

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 22 Dec 2012, 15:03

Seen as Gary Pacer has been promoted to the F3RWRS (in a huge gamble might I add) he will be replaced by 19 year old Briton Scott Marsden, InterSteps champion of 2013 and 2014 Formula Renault 2.0 UK runner-up.

Post by **Nuppiz** » 22 Dec 2012, 17:14

pasta_maldonado wrote:Seen as Gary Pacer has been promoted to the F1RDS (in a huge gamble might I add) he will be replaced by 19 year old Briton Scott Marsden, InterSteps champion of 2013 and 2014 Formula Renault 2.0 UK runner-up.

Surely you must mean F3RWRS? :lol:

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 22 Dec 2012, 17:26

Nuppiz wrote:
pasta_maldonado wrote:Seen as Gary Pacer has been promoted to the F1RDS (in a huge gamble might I add) he will be replaced by 19 year old Briton Scott Marsden, InterSteps champion of 2013 and 2014 Formula Renault 2.0 UK runner-up.

Surely you must mean F3RWRS?

Of course I did :oops:

pi314159 · Post by **pi314159** » 22 Dec 2012, 19:43

BaconLettuceNinja wrote:
pi314159 wrote:I have a question: Are F3RWRS SuperPrix guest starters also ineligible for RDS?

Autobahn is renamed Autoroute GrandPrix Sport and will start with a french license for 2016.

Unless they've started a regular RWRS round, yes they can as a few RDS drivers have made SuperPrix entries. The driver must be under 21 as well.

Would you like a new livery as well?

I'd like to keep the blue/white color scheme and the VW logos, but with more blue and a darker blue. I'm going to keep both drivers at the moment, but Thiago Mazzacane would get one seat if one of the drivers disappoints.

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 22 Dec 2012, 22:49

pasta_maldonado wrote:Seen as Gary Pacer has been promoted to the F3RWRS (in a huge mistake might I add) he will be replaced by 19 year old Briton Scott Marsden, InterSteps champion of 2013 and 2014 Formula Renault 2.0 UK runner-up.

Fixed

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 28 Dec 2012, 17:24

IL BARONE RAMPANTE S.R.L

CONTRATTO

We present this offer to Nino Barlini, of a 1 (one) year contract driving for the F1 Rejects Development Series arm of Il Barone Rampante, from herein known as 'Scuderia Alitalia'.

Scuderia Alitalia will offer a seat in their RDS team, with equal status to any prospective team-mate for the 2016 season. With equal equiment for both drivers, your primary objective is simple; beat your team-mate. Secondly, we expect you to challenge for the championship. We have the same technical package as all the current championship contenders, so we believe it should be possible to fight for the title.

In exchange for a one year contract at Alitalia, we expect payment in the amount of €50,000 - personal sponsor decals can be applied to the car and helmet to achieve this goal.

Benvenuti alla Scuderia Alitalia.

TIZIANO BONACCHI
Capo del Gestione delle risorse umane

_________________________________________
NINO BARLINI
Guidatore

Post by **Ataxia** » 28 Dec 2012, 18:31

kostas22 wrote:
IL BARONE RAMPANTE S.R.L

CONTRATTO

We present this offer to Nino Barlini, of a 1 (one) year contract driving for the F1 Rejects Development Series arm of Il Barone Rampante, from herein known as 'Scuderia Alitalia'.

Scuderia Alitalia will offer a seat in their RDS team, with equal status to any prospective team-mate for the 2016 season. With equal equiment for both drivers, your primary objective is simple; beat your team-mate. Secondly, we expect you to challenge for the championship. We have the same technical package as all the current championship contenders, so we believe it should be possible to fight for the title.

In exchange for a one year contract at Alitalia, we expect payment in the amount of €50,000 - personal sponsor decals can be applied to the car and helmet to achieve this goal.

Benvenuti alla Scuderia Alitalia.

TIZIANO BONACCHI
Capo del Gestione delle risorse umane

NINO BARLINI
Guidatore

Barlini brings sponsorship from Ilta Inox and DeLonghi.

SuperAguri · Post by **SuperAguri** » 28 Dec 2012, 20:02

Autosport wrote:Kamaha F3RWRS team offers Hwok Kwol-Cho a drive for the the 2016 season
With the F1RDS season not even over, Barii Mori came over to the V-Sport garage and offered Hwok Kwol-Cho a race seat for next year. Currently Hwok Kwol-Cho is not signed and unless a better offer comes along will sign for the Kamaha team.

Post by **Ataxia** » 28 Dec 2012, 22:19

Sooner or later, I'm thinking we should have a little rule discussion for next season.

The main topic will be engines; I was inundated with complaints at the beginning, but considering how the season has played out (it's definitely spiced up of late in my opinion) I'm wondering if people want to follow one of these routes:

1. Keep it the same
2. One control engine
3. Two types of engine (ie. get rid of VW and Toyota, and keep the Opel and Renault ones in)

Of course, you can suggest your own ideas.

I've done qualifying for Belgium as well; I'll get that up when RWRS business gets going.

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 28 Dec 2012, 22:55

Bit pissed off that you signed this contract before I could make a counter-offer. But I won't sue over it because the whole IBR group can't cope with not getting their own way

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 28 Dec 2012, 23:00

I prefer option 2. Option 3 isn't too bad.

Post by **Ataxia** » 28 Dec 2012, 23:05

eurobrun wrote:Bit pissed off that you signed this contract before I could make a counter-offer. But I won't sue over it because the whole IBR group can't cope with not getting their own way

Barlini's a young Italian who's got the opportunity to sign for an Italian team...I think that explains it all.

However, Mr. Eurobrun, I have some other drivers who might be interested in a Red Bull drive...

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 28 Dec 2012, 23:20

BaconLettuceNinja wrote:
However, Mr. Eurobrun, I have some other drivers who might be interested in a Red Bull drive...

Hmmm, there will either be a RDS or F3RWRS seat available at the team so that is good

Vepe · Post by **Vepe** » 28 Dec 2012, 23:22

Motorsport News wrote:Shocking news from F1RDS! Björn Ekdal, winner of the Winter Series, left a note to his manager stating that poor results of this season have forced him to return to Sweden immiately. There is also rumours that Ekdals disappearance might have been caused by Scuderia Alitalia signing of Nino Barlini.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 28 Dec 2012, 23:31

eurobrun wrote:Bit pissed off that you signed this contract before I could make a counter-offer. But I won't sue over it because the whole IBR group can't cope with not getting their own way

So quickly? I deliberately waited and you failed to move...your loss...also, if Barlini wanted to wait for your offer, he would have. I didn't put a gun to his head. You are the selfish one here.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 28 Dec 2012, 23:33

Vepe wrote:
Motorsport News wrote:Shocking news from F1RDS! Björn Ekdal, winner of the Winter Series, left a note to his manager stating that poor results of this season have forced him to return to Sweden immiately. There is also rumours that Ekdals disappearance might have been caused by Scuderia Alitalia signing of Nino Barlini.

Are you telling me Ekdal has quit with immediate effect?! What a stronzo...

If that really is the case, we'd like to ask Giuseppe Colombo's management if he'd like to take his place for the rest of the season. But if Ekdal wants a chance to redeem himself, we'll give him one last chance...

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 28 Dec 2012, 23:40

kostas22 wrote:
eurobrun wrote:Bit pissed off that you signed this contract before I could make a counter-offer. But I won't sue over it because the whole IBR group can't cope with not getting their own way

So quickly? I deliberately waited and you failed to move...your loss...also, if Barlini wanted to wait for your offer, he would have. I didn't put a gun to his head.

Hardly, the contract had already been signed before I had time to post some big press release about it. You can have him, no point trying to argue with you

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 28 Dec 2012, 23:42

Wow jeez there's more drivers than there are seats lads, and at RDS level, it really doesn't matter who you put in the car, they'll all do roughly the same!

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 29 Dec 2012, 00:01

AndreaModa wrote:Wow jeez there's more drivers than there are seats lads, and at RDS level, it really doesn't matter who you put in the car, they'll all do roughly the same!

Except for the 18 year old who has been driving since the 1960s! :lol: