Alt-F1 1981 - Season Preview Part II

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 30 Mar 2014, 18:09

pasta_maldonado wrote:Tyrrell needs to make more bids for the second seat. Martini has gone to Minardi.

Didier Pironi, Chico Serra, Eliseo Salazar, and new challenger Ingrid Harrelson (female, from United States - an IMSA reject at that) is on our list

V8fan12 · Post by **V8fan12** » 30 Mar 2014, 20:07

tommykl wrote:Well, Kagan will go to Toleman as reserve driver then.

Also, V8fan12, if Kagan wasn't your first choice, why was he the first on your list?

Because the list wasn't in any particular order.

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 30 Mar 2014, 20:11

V8fan12 wrote:
tommykl wrote:Well, Kagan will go to Toleman as reserve driver then.

Also, V8fan12, if Kagan wasn't your first choice, why was he the first on your list?

Because the list wasn't in any particular order.

In future, please put your lists in order! The RNGs need lists to be in order.

V8fan12 · Post by **V8fan12** » 30 Mar 2014, 20:16

pasta_maldonado wrote:
V8fan12 wrote:
tommykl wrote:Well, Kagan will go to Toleman as reserve driver then.

Also, V8fan12, if Kagan wasn't your first choice, why was he the first on your list?

Because the list wasn't in any particular order.

In future, please put your lists in order! The RNGs need lists to be in order.

Sorry. My apologies.

Post by **Nuppiz** » 30 Mar 2014, 22:30

SRMP, February 1981 issue wrote:Nurmester to jump ship to Shadow?

Although Thomas Nurmester looks to be set to drive with Tyrrell in the 1981 Formula One season, recent rumours circulating around him are implying that he's still looking at other options despite already signing a contract. Our sources are claiming that he's already looking for a way to get out of his Tyrrell contract and sign with Shadow, who still haven't got anyone lined up for their race seats and are apparently very interested in signing Nurmester.

We were unable to contact Nurmester, Tyrrell or Shadow regarding this question.

V8fan12 · Post by **V8fan12** » 01 Apr 2014, 21:32

Rothmans Team March International driver bids

First race seat:
Rene Arnoux has already been confirmed.

We would like to offer the following people the second race seat:
Jochen Mass
Gianfranco Brancatelli
Marc Surer

The following people are offered the reserve seat:
Gianfranco Brancatelli (only if refuses/doesn't get race seat)
Marc Surer (only if refuses/doesn't get race seat)
Danny Ongais
Derek Daly
Brian Henton
Eliseo Salazar

And the following are offered the test seat:
Derek Daly (only if refuses/doesn't get reserve seat)
Geoff Lees
Derek Warwick

And yes, the lists are in order this time

Thanks.

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 20 Apr 2014, 22:48

Okay, here's the last of the RNGs. I'll just write up the race seat RNGs, I did run the test/reserve RNGs, but the full details aren't too interesting

Chico Serra
Signs with Tyrrell 1-70
Declines 71-100
100! (This actually happened)

Eliseo Salazar
Signs with Tyrrell 1-80
Declines 81-100
8! - Tyrrell have a second driver

Jochen Mass
Signs with March 1-60
Retires from Formula One 61-70
Declines 71-100
28!

RNGs in short:

Tyrrell second driver: Eliseo Salazar
March second driver: Jochen Mass
McLaren second driver: Derek Warwick
Spirit reserve: Hans Heyer
Ligier reserve: Brian Henton
March reserve: Gianfranco Brancatelli
March test: Geoff Lees

Toleman need to nominate a driver for their reserve seat, in accordance with Article 1.2.6. of the regulations

In other news....

AutoSport wrote:Nurmester Confirmed At Shadow

Shadow Racing have officially confirmed that ex-Tyrrell and Osella driver Thomas Nurmester will be joining the team for the 1981 Formula One Season. Nurmester - who has been dubbed the 'Monaco Messiah' for his fantastic results in the principality - is widely regarded as one of the upcoming talents in Formula One, and an essential signing in the eyes of some to replace the outgoing Stefan Bellof, who moves to world champions Lotus.

Also.... Engine Construction

The time has come for engine manufacturers to submit their engine plans. There are 3 attributes to an engine:

Horsepower: Fairly self-explanatory.
Lifetime Average: The average amount of time for which an engine will last, in seconds.
Lifetime Variable: This value, +/- the lifetime average, defines the range in seconds in which an engine may explode.

These variables can be upgraded throughout the season by manufacturers. Manufacturers must choose one of the following RNG/ Upgrade plans, which will determine the default stats of the engine and the amount of upgrades each manufacturer is permitted to make each season. Upgrades too will be dealt with by RNG, and will be explained at a later date along with chassis upgrades.

RNG/Upgrade plans (Upgrades/BHP range/LifetimeAvg/LifetimeVar)

Tier 1 // 4 // 600-670 // 3500-7000 // 2600-5000
Tier 2 // 3 // 610-685 // 3000-6500 // 2600-4500
Tier 3 // 2 // 620-700 // 2500-6000 // 2600-4000

All RNG/Upgrade choices must be in by Friday, 25th April.

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 20 Apr 2014, 23:11

Honda will build a Tier 3 engine.

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 20 Apr 2014, 23:15

Renault will build a tier 2 engine.

Post by **Ataxia** » 20 Apr 2014, 23:20

Matra will go for a Tier 2 development path.

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 20 Apr 2014, 23:49

As Hart is not a big manufacturer, Tier 1 will be the most realistic.

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 21 Apr 2014, 00:01

Alfa Romeo will produce a tier 2 engine.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 21 Apr 2014, 00:51

Lambo is going Tier 3.

Aerospeed · Post by **Aerospeed** » 21 Apr 2014, 03:18

Gotta go for the top - Tier 3 for Ferrari!

FantometteBR · Post by **FantometteBR** » 25 Apr 2014, 01:23

BMW will develop a tier 2 engine

AxelP800 · Post by **AxelP800** » 18 Jul 2014, 04:34

I relinquish Lotus Team to other members if they want. Giuseppe Markus is no longer on reserve driver list

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 23 Dec 2014, 23:33

You aren't imagining things, this is an Alt-F1 post!

Things are finally getting underway in the last weeks of the year, if things go well, we should have at least the pre-season tests up by the end of the year.

Before then, here's the entry list. I'd like all team owners to confirm their interest in this series either in this thread, or directly to me via the chat.

Unconfirmed
Available Team
Confirmed Entry

John Player Team Lotus (Lotus) // GBR // Miguel98
#1: Alan Jones (AUS)
#2: Stefan Bellof (GER)
Reserve:
Test Driver(s):
Chassis:
Engine: Renault-Gordini EF2

Team Tyrrell (Tyrrell) // GBR // FMecha
#3: TBA
#4: Eliseo Salazar (CHI)
Reserve:
Test Driver(s):
Chassis:
Engine: TBA

Parmalat Team Datsun (Brabham) // GBR // TMLW
#5: Larry Perkins (AUS)
#6: Riccardo Patrese (ITA)
Reserve:
Test Driver(s):
Chassis:
Engine: Renault-Gordini EF2

Equipe Ligier Gitanes (Ligier) // FRA // Ataxia
#7: Jody Scheckter (RSA)
#8: Eddie Cheever (USA)
Reserve: Brian Henton (GBR)
Test Driver(s):
Chassis:
Engine: Matra MS81

RAM Racing (RAM) // GBR // This
#9: Jan Lammers (NED)
#10: Mike Thackwell (NZE)
Reserve: Andre Mignolet (BEL)
Test Driver(s): Johnny Cecotto (VEN)
Chassis:
Engine: Hart 415T

Scuderia Ferrari S.p.A. SEFAC (Ferrari) // ITA // Aerospeed
#10: Jacques Laffite (FRA)
#11: Gilles Villeneuve (CAN)
Reserve: Patrick Tambay (FRA)
Test Driver(s):
Chassis:
Engine: Ferrari 021

Equipe Renault Elf (Renault) // FRA // Salamander
#14: Jeremy-Etienne Voeckler (FRA)
#15: Jean-Pierre Jabouille (FRA)
Reserve: Teo Fabi (ITA)
Test Driver(s):
Chassis:
Engine: Renault-Gordini EF2

Shadow Racing (Shadow) // GBR // Me (TBC)
#16: Robert Kagan (GBR)
#17: Thomas Nurmester (GBR)
Reserve:
Test Driver(s):
Chassis:
Engine: Ford Zetec XT

Olympus Cameras Walter Wolf Racing (Wolf) // CAN // EastLondoner
#19: Davey Clarke (USA)
#20: John Watson (GBR)
Reserve: Tiff Needell (GBR)
Test Driver(s):
Chassis:
Engine: Renault-Gordini EF2

Candy Toleman Racing (Toleman) // GBR // Aerond
#21: Carlos Reutemann (ARG)
#22: Nigel Mansell (GBR)
Reserve:
Test Driver(s):
Chassis:
Engine: Honda RA3

Saras Team Merzario S.p.A (Merzario) // ITA // Biscione
#23: Mario Andretti (USA)
#24: Alain Prost (FRA)
Reserve: Jean-Pierre Jarier (FRA)
Test Driver(s): Vittorio Brambilla (ITA)
Chassis:
Engine: Lamborghini V6T

Marlboro McLaren (McLaren) // GBR // Roblomas52
#25: Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA)
#26: Derek Warwick (GBR)
Reserve:
Test Driver(s):
Chassis:
Engine:Renault-Gordini EF2

Albilad Williams Racing Team (Williams) // GBR // Phoenix
#27: Callum McAllister (ESP)
#28: Guillaume Gauthier (FRA)
Reserve: Tommy Byrne (IRE)
Test Driver(s):
Chassis:
Engine: Honda RA3

Warsteiner Arrows Racing Team (Arrows) // GBR // kevinbotz
#28: Keke Rosberg (FIN)
#29: Brendon Cassidy (USA)
Reserve: Thierry Boutsen (BEL)
Test Driver(s): Stefan Johansson (SWE)
Chassis:
Engine:Renault-Gordini EF2

TBA
#30: Didier Pironi (FRA)
#31: Valentino Nicchi (VAT)
Reserve: Beppe Gabbiani (ITA)
Test Driver(s):
Chassis:
Engine:Renault-Gordini EF2

Scuderia Minardi (Minardi) // ITA// pi31415
#32: Giancarlo Martini (ITA)
#33: Elio de Angelis (ITA)
Reserve:
Test Driver(s):
Chassis:
Engine:Honda RA3

Marlboro Alfa Romeo (Alfa Romeo) // ITA // klon
#34: Michele Alboreto (ITA)
#35: Frank Jelinski (GER)
Reserve: Percival Carrington-Smythe (GBR)
Test Driver(s): Abilio Diniz (BRA)
Chassis:
Engine: Alfa Romeo 1260

Osella Squadra Corse (Osella) // ITA // Nuppiz
#36: Andrea de Cesaris (ITA)
#37: Piercarlo Ghinzani (ITA)
Reserve: Alberto Colombo (ITA)
Test Driver(s): Mauro Baldi (ITA) Ricardo Paletti (ITA)
Chassis:
Engine: Alfa Romeo 1260

Steve Smith Racing (Steve Smith) // GBR // Pasta
#38: Hope Stever (GBR)
Reserve:
Test Driver(s):
Chassis: TBA
Engine: Cosworth

Renzo Engineering (Renzo) // ITA // Biscione
#39: Arsenio Matarazzo (ITA)
Reserve: Antonio Bizzarri (ITA)
Test Driver(s):
Chassis: TBA
Engine: Renzo-Cosworth P1

Spirit Racing (Spirit) // GBR // FantometteBR
#40: Catalina Bertinelli (ITA)
#41: Dave Kennedy (ROI)
Reserve: Hans Heyer (GER)
Test Driver(s):
Chassis:
Engine: BMW

March Racing (March) // GBR // V8fan12
#42: Rene Arnoux (FRA)
#43: Jochen Mass (GER)
Reserve: Gianfranco Brancatelli (ITA)
Test Driver(s): Geoff Lees (GBR)
Chassis:
Engine:Alfa Romeo 1260

Engine Manufacturers:
Alfa Romeo (Alfa Romeo 1260): Klon
BMW: FantometteBR
Cosworth: Pasta (You don't want them. Nope.)
Ferrari (Ferrari 021): Aerospeed
Ford (Ford Zetec XT): Pasta
Hart (Hart Hart 415T): This
Honda (Honda RA3) : Phoenix
Lamborghini (Lamborghini V6T): Biscione
Matra (Matra MS81): Ataxia
Renault (Renault-Gordini EF2): Salamander
Renzo (Renzo-Cosworth P1): Biscione (Only available to Renzo. Besides, you'd rather have cholera, trust me)

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 23 Dec 2014, 23:43

I will maintain control of Renault as we continue our campaign to become the dominant force in Formula 1. And laugh at Alfa Romeo in the process.

Post by **Ataxia** » 23 Dec 2014, 23:44

I will remain charge of Ligier, who are here to represent the nation of France. We will continue to peddle Matra engines, the thick smoke of Gitanes cigarettes and those ski instructors in the Alps that makes your girlfriend laugh far more than she should, adding a hint of jealousy to your weekend in Val-Thorens.

V8fan12 · Post by **V8fan12** » 23 Dec 2014, 23:47

I will indeed run March this season

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 24 Dec 2014, 00:17

I will continue to run Parmalat Team Datsun (or Brabham, since you won't let me change the constructor

)

FantometteBR · Post by **FantometteBR** » 24 Dec 2014, 00:47

I will take part with Spirit and want to nominate Manfred Winkelhock as our test driver

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 24 Dec 2014, 01:34

RAM-a-lam-a-ding-dong, i confirm!

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 24 Dec 2014, 02:07

Who is this Stramala chap in charge of Renzo Engineering? That's my gaff!

Gib teams pls.

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 24 Dec 2014, 07:00

Tyrrell's here!

pi314159 · Post by **pi314159** » 24 Dec 2014, 07:46

I'll keep Minardi

Post by **Miguel98** » 24 Dec 2014, 10:39

Lotus here.

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 24 Dec 2014, 20:48

I'll keep on running Williams.

Post by **kevinbotz** » 24 Dec 2014, 23:27

Arrows confirm their participation in the upcoming 1981 Formula One season.

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 24 Dec 2014, 23:36

And i also confirm Hart's engine participation.

Rated · Post by **Rated** » 25 Dec 2014, 21:06

Add me to the waiting list pls, I want to manage Zakspeed as soon as it becomes available (2025 IRL?).

Post by **Bobby Doorknobs** » 25 Dec 2014, 21:17

While I continue slowly making my presence known on this part of the forum, I too would like to be put on the waiting list, so I can promote AGS to the top-tier of motor racing as soon as possible.

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 25 Dec 2014, 22:28

Harvey Jones is happy to do the odd test here and there for Renault in preparation for his return in 1982. Entirely up to Salamander if he wants to exercise that option.

WaffleCat · Post by **WaffleCat** » 25 Dec 2014, 23:33

Add me to the waiting list too, I was having fun as McLaren until I went AWOL, so I'll wait for that...

Normal32 · Post by **Normal32** » 26 Dec 2014, 17:04

I will also go to the waiting list.

Post by **Nuppiz** » 27 Dec 2014, 18:53

Osella confirm their entry.

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 17 Jan 2015, 17:23

Autosport wrote:
19th September 1980:
FISA announce new regulations for 1982

Formula One will compete under new regulations for 1982, it has been announced. Changes to the regulations include the outlawing of ground effects.

20th October 1980:
FISA reveal provisional 1981 entry list

FISA have released the provisional entry list for the 32nd running of the Formula One World Championship. Audi Sport are notable absentees from the list, along with Ensign, Rebaque and JLD-ATS.

John Player Team Lotus - Lotus-Renault
Team Tyrrell - Tyrrell-TBA
Parmalat Racing Team - Brabham-Renault
Equipe Ligier Gitanes - Ligier-Matra
RAM Racing - RAM-Hart
Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC - Ferrari
Equipe Renault Elf - Renault
Shadow Racing - Shadow-Ford
Olympus Cameras Walter Wolf Racing - Wolf-Renault
Candy Toleman Racing - Toleman-Honda
Saras Team Merzario SpA - Merzario-Lamborghini
Marlboro McLaren International - McLaren-TBA
Albilad Williams Racing Team - Williams-Honda
Warsteiner Arrows Racing Team - Arrows-TBA
Ministry of Gas Industry Restov Racing - Restov-Renault
Scuderia Minardi - Minardi-TBA
Marlboro Alfa Romeo - Alfa Romeo
Osella Squadra Corse - Osella-Alfa Romeo

20th October 1980:
Arrows sign deal with Renault

21st October 1980:
Zakspeed apply for Formula One entry

25th October 1980:
Jean-Marie Balestre appointed FISA President

30th October 1980:
Restov Racing enter administration

1st November 1980:
New entrants for 1981 revealed

Spirit Racing and March International will both be present on the Formula One grid for 1981, with Spirit Racing entering in partnership with BMW, the first time the Bavarian manufacturer has entered F1. Both teams have moved up to Formula One from Formula Two - Spirit were debutantes to Formula 2 in 1980 with BMW, whilst there have long been rumours linking March to a return to Formula One. Zakspeed have so far not been accepted as a potential entry

3rd November 1980:
Restov Racing 'unlikely' to survive

5th November 1980:
Minardi to be Honda powered for 1981

10th November 1980:
FISA release provisional F1 calendar for 1981

1) Australian Grand Prix - Adelaide Street Circuit - 6-8 March
2) South African Grand Prix - Kyalami - 20-22 March
3) Argentine Grand Prix - Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez - 4-6 April
4) English Grand Prix - Donington Park - 24-26 April
5) Belgian Grand Prix - Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps - 1-3 May
6) Spanish Grand Priz - Jarama - 15-17 May
7) Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco - 29-31 May
8) British Grand Prix - Brands Hatch - 13-15 June
9) French Grand Prix - Dijon-Prenois - 26-28 June
10) Austrian Grand Prix - Osterreichring - 10-12 July
11) German Grand Prix - Hockenheim - 25-26 July
12) Dutch Grand Prix - Zandvoort - 7-9 August
13) Italian Grand Prix - Monza - 4-6 September
14) Canadian Grand Prix - Ile-Notre-Dame - 25-27 September
15) US Grand Prix - Watkins Glen - 9-11 October
16) Japanese Grand Prix - Fuji Speedway - 23-25 October

15th November 1980:
Restov Racing withdraw from Formula One, pending liquidation

17th November 1980:
Zakspeed purchase Restov assets

20th November 1980:
Zakspeed receive F1 entry

5th December 1980:
Project 4 merge with McLaren

14th December 1980:
Datsun purchase Brabham stake

2nd January 1981:
FISA reveal second provisional entry list for 1981

John Player Team Lotus - Lotus-Renault
Team Tyrrell - Tyrrell-TBA
Parmalat Racing Team - Brabham-Renault
Equipe Ligier Gitanes - Ligier-Matra
RAM Racing - RAM-Hart
Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC - Ferrari
Equipe Renault Elf - Renault
Shadow Racing - Shadow-Ford
Olympus Cameras Walter Wolf Racing - Wolf-Renault
Candy Toleman Racing - Toleman-Honda
Saras Team Merzario SpA - Merzario-Lamborghini
Marlboro McLaren International - McLaren-Renault
Albilad Williams Racing Team - Williams-Honda
Warsteiner Arrows Racing Team - Arrows-Renault
Zakspeed Racing - Zakspeed-Renault
Scuderia Minardi - Minardi-Honda
Marlboro Alfa Romeo - Alfa Romeo
Osella Squadra Corse - Osella-Alfa Romeo
Steve Smith Racing - Steve Smith-Cosworth
Renzo Engineering - Renzo
Spirit Racing - Spirit BMW
Rothmans Team March International - March-Alfa Romeo

10th January 1981:
'Major reorganisation' at Ferrari

After takagi's withdrawal from the PMMF, Restov Racing have been transferred to Rated, to be renamed Zakspeed. As Aerospeed has failed to confirm his ownership of Ferrari, the team has been transferred to Simtek. Both of you have until Tuesday, 19:30 GMT to confirm your participation.

Post by **Bobby Doorknobs** » 17 Jan 2015, 18:05

Well that was unexpected. Sure, I'd love to take over Ferrari.

Rated · Post by **Rated** » 17 Jan 2015, 18:29

Zakspeed confirm their participation in the 1981 Formula One World Championship season.
Didier Pironi is confirmed as the team's first driver. Valentino Nicchi will drive the second car (if the person who owns his DEC agrees). Beppe Gabbiani will be the reserve driver.

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 17 Jan 2015, 20:35

Valentino Nicchi would be thrilled to join Zakspeed for 1981.