Ferrari: Is this group dead?

"Nick Beef" <net> wrote in message
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We've been out playing in our 'rraris ;-)

I.

Iain Miller wrote: 
Yes, and watching in shock and awe as Renault grinds us into dust....

T308

Tifosi 308 (The Serial Number Geek) wrote: 

Yes, b ut remember this is the 2004 spec car and ferrari, the top
marque is forced to cope with these inferior rules changes. How can F1
call themselves the top racing class when competitors cannot change
their wheels and butyl rubber casings(not getting into the tire/tyre
debate here :-). These are the same fans who call NASCAR hick racing.
It's "Hick" racing not to be able to change wheel and butyl rubber
casings and engines every race. F1 has taken a huge step back towards
the stone age. Your asking Ferrari to behave like racing cavemen. The
new rules package was designed to favor teams other than Ferrari. But
the season has barely started and the F2005 has not ran yet. So let's
have this discussion at the end of the season when Maranello takes home
another championship...
And yes, we are busy driving our cars. I went to the South by
Southwest Music Fest in Austin and the weather was remarkable. I did
catch some rain:-( It was the first time to drive my 512 in the rain.
And I only broke traction a few times :-)

> Yes, b ut remember this is the 2004 spec car and ferrari, the top 

Same rules for everyone.
 

There shouldn't be one - should be a single tyre manufacturer
 

Not sure how the current rules disadvantage Ferrari - they have the same
opportunities everone else does.
 

The F2005 is reported to be only 0.5 - 1s a lap quicker than the 2004M.
That's not enough to create parity with Renault (or Toyota).

Actually, the car is not the problem - its Bridgestone. Maybe they will do
better when they get to Europe & the temps are not so high but I'd expect
them to have their backsides handed to them again in Bahrain whichever car
they run. Ferrari are reaping the effects of driving all the other teams
away from Bridgestone - t'was a bit shortsighted because now there's nobody
else of any consequence left to help develop the tyres.
 

Try a set of Michelins ;-)

I.

On Sun, 20 Mar 2005 17:27:58 -0600, Nick Beef
<net> wrote: 

....What comes after interred?

In article <com>,
com says... 

JV's career?


-Bob

On Mon, 21 Mar 2005 12:45:08 -0600, Nick Beef
<net> wrote: 

Try this:

http://www.tomyang.net/cars/startup.mp3

From a really great webpage: www.tomyang.net

 

On this I'll agree with you....I spent two evenings reading the entire
account of the restoration last week - fascinating.

I.