MBKF1 91 Posted June 16, 2014 Formula 1 Grosser Preis von Osterreich 2014Red Bull Ring, SpielbergHere we go then, we return to Austria for the first time in Formula 1 since 2003. It used to be called the A1 Ring, but now it's been given a nice makeover with tarmac run offs here and there by Red Bull, and lets hope this short track gives us a good race. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KRTheIceman 0 Posted June 16, 2014 Mercedes will win, maybe Red Bull can get closer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenColt 1 Posted June 16, 2014 Rosberg will win this one, Red Bull will be close and Pastor's going to crash or spin at least 3 times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buttonfan 5 Posted June 16, 2014 GoldenColt said: Rosberg will win this one, Red Bull will be close and Pastor's going to crash or spin at least 3 times. First lap predictions huh? ;)There could be a possibility of rain for all 3 days.. Also, Raikkonen, Button and Alonso are the only drivers in the current grid who raced at the last race there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VetteIfan 0 Posted June 16, 2014 I'm really really looking forward to this race. Good to see an old European classic back on the calendar, and the location of this place is just stunning. As a general race fan I'm extremely pumped. As a Red Bull fan though I don't share your guys optimism. There's enough straights to keep Red Bull way off the tails of Mercedes I think. Didn't you fancy going to watch this live Dan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJ007 0 Posted June 16, 2014 I used to like watching races on the old A1 ring, so i'm hopeful for a good weekend's racing. It'll be interesting to me to see how the Red Bull ring differs from the old A1 ring - if at all?My money is on Nico Rosberg as I read he loved this circuit at F3 category some 10+ years ago. Lots of his fanbase will migrate over the border to support him too I expect.However, if we're due Mike96's rain predication... Maldonado for a freak podium as everyone else collides except him! >:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommig1995 0 Posted June 16, 2014 That made me laugh, but I still want to press 'disagree' because it CANNOT possibly happen. Must... Resist. Was... Funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenColt 1 Posted June 16, 2014 VetteIfan said: I'm really really looking forward to this race. Good to see an old European classic back on the calendar, and the location of this place is just stunning. As a general race fan I'm extremely pumped. As a Red Bull fan though I don't share your guys optimism. There's enough straights to keep Red Bull way off the tails of Mercedes I think. Didn't you fancy going to watch this live Dan? I've seen it in 2003, nothing will ever come close to that. :PBesides, due to the fact that they've moved the race one week forward it happens right before exam-time, which means I would need to get my head straight until Monday morning and that's just not going to happen. Maybe next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenColt 1 Posted June 16, 2014 DJ007 said: Lots of his fanbase will migrate over the border to support him too I expect. Nico Rosberg hasn't got a fanbase. He has most of the Hamilton-haters on his side because he's the only one who can stop him from winning this years WDC. ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjsharp2010 225 Posted June 16, 2014 Tommig1995 said: That made me laugh, but I still want to press 'disagree' because it CANNOT possibly happen. Must... Resist. Was... Funny. in that case hit the funny button instead simples :pI think it's safe to say that the start finish straight will be the DRS zone or at least 1 of them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MBKF1 91 Posted June 16, 2014 I believe the second DRS zone is actually on the run down from T2 to T3, and not surprisingly on the run up from T1 to T2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buttonfan 5 Posted June 17, 2014 PeteTheDuck said: I believe the second DRS zone is actually on the run down from T2 to T3, and not surprisingly on the run up from T1 to T2. I don't think the FIA have announced them yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couger1981 89 Posted June 17, 2014 Looking forward to the first corner mayhem lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenColt 1 Posted June 17, 2014 I'm curious if the drivers will be allowed to run completely wide at T1 as they were back in 2003. That was a bit dull tbh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KRTheIceman 0 Posted June 17, 2014 Hope not. I bet there will be a few front wings lost there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gui1 0 Posted June 17, 2014 We are going to have 80+ laps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjsharp2010 225 Posted June 17, 2014 mike96 said: PeteTheDuck said: I believe the second DRS zone is actually on the run down from T2 to T3, and not surprisingly on the run up from T1 to T2. I don't think the FIA have announced them yet. yeah I tried looking up where the DRS zones are and couldn't find anything would have thought though that it'll be the start finish straight or between turns 1 and 2 for the main one they usually pick the most logical places to put them. Most of the tracks have them where it makes the most sense anyway. Hockenheim was where I thought it would be as was Yas Marina. Hungary and Canada too are put in the best places. I think that'll be the case here too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couger1981 89 Posted June 18, 2014 DRS zones for the Austrian GP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syn 2 Posted June 18, 2014 I predict the Red Bull cars will grow wings and one of them will win with a last lap pass... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjsharp2010 225 Posted June 18, 2014 SynGamer said: I predict the Red Bull cars will grow wings and one of them will win with a last lap pass... Daniel Ricciardo will hope so anyway as I'm sure Vettel will too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onetwothree 0 Posted June 18, 2014 Let [Red Bull driver] pass for the championship? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenColt 1 Posted June 18, 2014 *I hate this forum, can't insert links either* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buttonfan 5 Posted June 18, 2014 GoldenColt said: *I hate this forum, can't insert links either*What link? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenColt 1 Posted June 18, 2014 An article with a gallery from the austrian gridgirls we're going to see on Sunday. AMuS.Thought a bit of eye-candy was needed in here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
