[Iceman]

2013 season changes

DRS use
For safety reasons, in 2013 drivers are only be able to utilise the Drag Reduction System (DRS) overtaking aid within the designated DRS zones during practice and qualifying. Previously drivers had been free to deploy the system as they pleased in these sessions.

Active double-DRS systems outlawed
In 2012 Mercedes developed a clever concept whereby air was channelled through an opening in the rear-wing endplate when DRS was activated and then fed through the car to help stall the front wing. For 2013 active drag reducing systems involving the DRS, such as this, have been banned.

Stepped noses
Teams have the option of tidying up the aesthetics of their cars in 2013 with the introduction of new regulations aimed at improving the look of ‘ugly’ stepped noses first seen in 2012. A small piece of laminate - nicknamed a ‘modesty' or 'vanity' panel - may now be used to smooth the nose section.

Crash testing
To make F1 cars ever safer, tougher new tests on roll structures and the survival cell have been introduced for 2013. Furthermore, every chassis that a team produces, as opposed to just one, will now be subject to a static load test of the survival cell.

Curfews
The team personnel curfew - which prevents team members from being in the paddock during specified periods - has been extended from six to eight hours on Thursday nights for 2013. The number of exceptions allowed during a season has also been reduced from four to two.

Front wing tests
For 2013 front wing deflection tests will be more stringent to lessen the possibility of flexible bodywork being used to enhance aerodynamic performance.

Minimum weight
The minimum weight of the car and driver has been increased from 640kg to 642kg to compensate for the slightly increased weight of Pirelli's 2013 tyres. The mandatory weight distribution has also been adjusted accordingly.

Force majeure
The ‘force majeure’ allowance relating to when a car stops on the track during qualifying has been deleted from the regulations. For 2013 any car that stops on the track must have enough fuel for the mandatory one-litre minimum sample plus an additional amount proportional to the amount of fuel that would have been used in returning to the pits (determined by the FIA).

Qualifying
Not an actual regulation change, but as the official 2013 entry list comprises 22 cars - two fewer than in 2012 - six cars rather than seven will now be eliminated at the end of both Q1 and Q2.

Championship entry fees
Championship entry fees have been revised. Red Bull, as constructors’ champions, were required to pay US$500,000 plus US$6000 for each point gained in the 2012 World Constructors’ Championship to enter the 2013 championship. Every other team was required to pay a basic fee of US$500,000 plus US$5000 for each point scored in 2012.


Driver Line Up 2013

Ferrari
Fernando Alonso
Felipe Massa

McLaren
Jenson Button
Sergio Perez

Red Bull
Sebastian Vettel
Mark Webber

Sauber
Nico Hulkenberg
Esteban Gutiérrez

Williams
Pastor Maldonado
Valtteri Bottas

Lotus
Kimi Raikkonen
Roman Grosjean

Mercedes
Nico Rosberg
Lewis Hamilton

Toro Rosso
Jean-Eric Vergne
Daniel Ricciardo

Marussia
Timo Glock
Max Chilton

Caterham
Charles Pic
??????????

Force India
??????????
??????????

The 2013 calendar in full

17/03 Australia

24/03 Malaysia

14/04 China

21/04 Bahrain

12/05 Spain

26/05 Monaco

09/06 Canada

30/06 Great Britain

07/07 Germany

21/07 Reserved for another European event*

28/07 Hungary

25/08 Belgium

08/09 Italy

22/09 Singapore

06/10 Korea

13/10 Japan

27/10 India

03/11 Abu Dhabi

17/11 USA

24/11 Brazil

F1 2013 Car Launches


McLaren 31/01/2013

Force India 01/02/2013

Sauber 02/02/2013

Ferrari 02/02/2013

Toro Rosso 02/02/2013

Williams 05/02/2013

Lotus (Late January)

Mercedes (Early February)

Marussia (TBA)

Caterham (TBA)

Red Bull (TBA)

Pre-Season Testing

1. 05/02/13 to 08/02/13 Circuit de Jerez (Spain)
2. 19/02/13 to 22/02/13 Circuit de Catalunya (Spain)
3. 28/02/13 to 03/03/13 Circuit de Catalunya (Spain)

[Drew.]

i cant wait for the new F1 season!

[Iceman]

Me either I can fully throw my support behind Kimi now that the old man has gone home!

[Drew.]

Kimi it'll be great having all the Brits on different teams now it should be a lot more competitive this year

[Iceman]

Originally Posted by DrewC17

Kimi it'll be great having all the Brits on different teams now it should be a lot more competitive this year

I reckon Hamilton will have a little resurgence toward the end of the year

[Drew.]

i hope Hamilton is battling amongst the top throughout the year but im not sure how good the Mercedes will be.

[Iceman]

I think they'll improve as the year goes on....i dont think he'll be winning straight away

[Drew.]

Yeah your probably right, lets hope we a start similar to last year with 7 different winners

[Iceman]

if vettel can get a good start he has it in the bag, he dominated Asia so he'll be good there....

[Iceman]

2013 season changes

DRS use
For safety reasons, in 2013 drivers are only be able to utilise the Drag Reduction System (DRS) overtaking aid within the designated DRS zones during practice and qualifying. Previously drivers had been free to deploy the system as they pleased in these sessions.

Active double-DRS systems outlawed
In 2012 Mercedes developed a clever concept whereby air was channelled through an opening in the rear-wing endplate when DRS was activated and then fed through the car to help stall the front wing. For 2013 active drag reducing systems involving the DRS, such as this, have been banned.

Stepped noses
Teams have the option of tidying up the aesthetics of their cars in 2013 with the introduction of new regulations aimed at improving the look of ‘ugly’ stepped noses first seen in 2012. A small piece of laminate - nicknamed a ‘modesty' or 'vanity' panel - may now be used to smooth the nose section.

Crash testing
To make F1 cars ever safer, tougher new tests on roll structures and the survival cell have been introduced for 2013. Furthermore, every chassis that a team produces, as opposed to just one, will now be subject to a static load test of the survival cell.

Curfews
The team personnel curfew - which prevents team members from being in the paddock during specified periods - has been extended from six to eight hours on Thursday nights for 2013. The number of exceptions allowed during a season has also been reduced from four to two.

Front wing tests
For 2013 front wing deflection tests will be more stringent to lessen the possibility of flexible bodywork being used to enhance aerodynamic performance.

Minimum weight
The minimum weight of the car and driver has been increased from 640kg to 642kg to compensate for the slightly increased weight of Pirelli's 2013 tyres. The mandatory weight distribution has also been adjusted accordingly.

Force majeure
The ‘force majeure’ allowance relating to when a car stops on the track during qualifying has been deleted from the regulations. For 2013 any car that stops on the track must have enough fuel for the mandatory one-litre minimum sample plus an additional amount proportional to the amount of fuel that would have been used in returning to the pits (determined by the FIA).

Qualifying
Not an actual regulation change, but as the official 2013 entry list comprises 22 cars - two fewer than in 2012 - six cars rather than seven will now be eliminated at the end of both Q1 and Q2.

Championship entry fees
Championship entry fees have been revised. Red Bull, as constructors’ champions, were required to pay US$500,000 plus US$6000 for each point gained in the 2012 World Constructors’ Championship to enter the 2013 championship. Every other team was required to pay a basic fee of US$500,000 plus US$5000 for each point scored in 2012.

[Iceman]

Driver Line Up 2013

Ferrari
Fernando Alonso
Felipe Massa

McLaren
Jenson Button
Sergio Perez

Red Bull
Sebastian Vettel
Mark Webber

Sauber
Nico Hulkenberg
Esteban Gutiérrez

Williams
Pastor Maldonado
Valtteri Bottas

Lotus
Kimi Raikkonen
Roman Grosjean

Mercedes
Nico Rosberg
Lewis Hamilton

Toro Rosso
Jean-Eric Vergne
Daniel Ricciardo

Marussia
Timo Glock
Max Chilton

Caterham
Charles Pic
??????????

Force India
??????????
??????????

[Iceman]

The 2013 calendar in full

17/03 Australia

24/03 Malaysia

14/04 China

21/04 Bahrain

12/05 Spain

26/05 Monaco

09/06 Canada

30/06 Great Britain

07/07 Germany

21/07 Reserved for another European event*

28/07 Hungary

25/08 Belgium

08/09 Italy

22/09 Singapore

06/10 Korea

13/10 Japan

27/10 India

03/11 Abu Dhabi

17/11 USA

24/11 Brazil

[Drew.]

Great stuff posting all the new things on this thread Is Paul Di Resta not driving for Force India anymore?

[Iceman]

Yeah they reckon he's got a drive and maybe Sutil but until its confirmed ill leave it blank....

Chilton is a great driver glad to see him get a drive...4 brits (if Di resta gets one)

[Drew.]

I hope Di Resta keeps his place. Ah yeah i don't really know much about him.. just recently started following him on twitter but to have 4 brits hopefully will be awesome

[Iceman]

Chiltons family are a huge racing family, in nearly all types of Motorsport....

Im just getting the car launch info then i'll update the first post with all the info.

[Drew.]

i had no idea Chilton was so young Okay good stuff, Dont suppose you've tried out F1 2012 on any games consoles?

[Iceman]

Yeah I have 09 on the wii and every game sine then on PS3, im trying to platinum it....

[Drew.]

Awesome, i got my first F1 game over the weekend, its totally addictive and so realistic.. Im not sure what platinum is but im guessing its pretty hard?

[Iceman]

F1 2013 Car Launches


McLaren 31/01/2013

Force India 01/02/2013

Sauber 02/02/2013

Ferrari 02/02/2013

Toro Rosso 02/02/2013

Williams 05/02/2013

Lotus (Late January)

Mercedes (Early February)

Marussia (TBA)

Caterham (TBA)

Red Bull (TBA)

[Iceman]

Originally Posted by Drew.

Awesome, i got my first F1 game over the weekend, its totally addictive and so realistic.. Im not sure what platinum is but im guessing its pretty hard?

Yeah they're amazing games, they get better as they go along...what platform are you playing on?

[Drew.]

so far im loving it, i'm on the Xbox

[Iceman]

Originally Posted by Drew.

so far im loving it, i'm on the Xbox

Ah poo, I need someone on the PS3 to do a co-op championship with.

[Drew.]

Ah dammit, that could have been pretty fun

[Iceman]

I know....

I'll do a news round up everyday aswell to keep this thread up to date.... im gonna try keep all the races in here from now on instead of seperate ones.... and now that ive a laptop i can type and watch at the same time.