2008 F1 predictions

nmulax · 02-27-2008, 10:27 AM

So the season kicks off in Australia in just over 2 weeks. what are everyone's predictions for this season?

Who'll win the Driver's title, and who will take the Constructors title?

nmulax · 02-27-2008, 10:37 AM

We all know BMW has the best looking car on the grid, but I don't think it'll be quick enough to keep pace with the front runners - especially with the balance problems they're still trying to control.

I think Williams will be a team to watch out for again as well.

phrozen06 · 02-27-2008, 10:56 AM

Ferrari will win the Constructors, Hamilton will win the Drivers. And yes Williams is the sleeper, they had a good car last year and they're steadly improving year after year like BMW Sauber is.

I think it will take Alonzo and Renault a year to get back on track.

Honda and Toyota need to get their acts together or just get out. Just 2 years ago honda was a front runner after they got rid of Villenuve. Now they're just terrible. Just when you thing toyota is turning the corner things just go backwards for them.

Force India should concentrate in reliability their first year becuause can't win if you don't finish the race.

Red bull can make a decent run this year but we'll see.

nmulax · 02-27-2008, 12:12 PM

Yeah, this will be a development year for Renault. By '09 Alonso should be back to the top.

E90SLAM · 02-27-2008, 04:00 PM

I still love how BMW Sauber consistantly improve each year!

nmulax · 02-27-2008, 04:47 PM

wait... so who actually thinks Honda is going to win the Constructors Title???

E90SLAM · 02-27-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by nmulax

wait... so who actually thinks Honda is going to win the Constructors Title???

because he predicts there's goign to be a nuclear holocaust at McLaren, Ferrari, BMW Sauber, Williams, Renault and other team's HQ...

aznshrek88 · 02-28-2008, 02:31 AM

Hey, I missed most of last season, what channel does F1 get broadcast on? Or can I watch it live online somewhere?

Purple All Sectors · 02-28-2008, 02:38 AM

I always pull for BMW, but I think the "ICEMAN" (Kimi Raikkonen) is going to repeat again and Ferrari should take the constructor title again.

Taittinger · 02-28-2008, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by aznshrek88

Hey, I missed most of last season, what channel does F1 get broadcast on? Or can I watch it live online somewhere?

Speed TV usually. There were a couple races on Fox.

phrozen06 · 02-28-2008, 09:00 AM

I'm lookin forward to this season but I want teams to finish the race. Teams want so much speed but speed will do you no good if you don't finish the race.

What good is it to blast away the field the have your engine crap out or have hydraulic failure after 10 laps. Reliability is just as important speed.

nmulax · 02-28-2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by phrozen06

I'm lookin forward to this season but I want teams to finish the race. Teams want so much speed but speed will do you no good if you don't finish the race.

What good is it to blast away the field the have your engine crap out or have hydraulic failure after 10 laps. Reliability is just as important speed.

+1 look at Hamilton last year at Interlagos. He was on his way to his first title, and his still hush-hush gearbox problem cost him everything.
I'm not complaining... if BMW isn't out front, I'd rather it be Ferrari.

BayAreaE92 · 02-28-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by phrozen06

Ferrari will win the Constructors, Hamilton will win the Drivers. And yes Williams is the sleeper, they had a good car last year and they're steadly improving year after year like BMW Sauber is.

I think it will take Alonzo and Renault a year to get back on track.

Honda and Toyota need to get their acts together or just get out. Just 2 years ago honda was a front runner after they got rid of Villenuve. Now they're just terrible. Just when you thing toyota is turning the corner things just go backwards for them.

Force India should concentrate in reliability their first year becuause can't win if you don't finish the race.

Red bull can make a decent run this year but we'll see.

+1

Without Scott Speed we don't have any Americans in F1 this season do we?

Taittinger · 02-28-2008, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BayAreaE92

+1

Without Scott Speed we don't have any Americans in F1 this season do we?

No

HEY32G · 02-29-2008, 06:09 PM

I've heard BMW Sauber took a more radical approach this year w/ their car, and it has not panned out so far. I hope that's not the case.

I still think Ferrari will have the best car, and Kimi will repeat. With no traction control, all that driving in snowy, icey Finland may help him out.

Also anxious to see if Ross Braun has been able to do much with Honda. They can't be much worse than last year!

As long as McLaren doesn't win I'll be happy.

I'm so excited - 2 weeks!!!!

Btw, if you ever get a chance to go to an F1 race, do it. It is fantastic. Much better in person.

View Poll Results: Driver and Constructor titles
Ferrari	20	71.43%
BMW Sauber	5	17.86%
Renault	1	3.57%
Williams	0	0%
Red Bull	0	0%
Toyota	0	0%
Toro Rosso	0	0%
Honda	1	3.57%
Super Aguri	0	0%
Force India	0	0%
McLaren	4	14.29%
Kimi Raikkonen	9	32.14%
Felipe Massa	1	3.57%
Nick Heidfeld	0	0%
Robert Kubica	0	0%
Fernando Alonso	0	0%
Nelsinho Piquet	0	0%
Nico Rosberg	0	0%
Kazuki Nakajima	0	0%
David Coulthard	0	0%
Mark Webber	0	0%
Jarno Trulli	0	0%
Timo Glock	0	0%
Sebastien Bourdais	0	0%
Sebastian Vettel	0	0%
Jenson Button	0	0%
Rubens Barrichello	0	0%
Takuma Sato	0	0%
Anthony Davidson	0	0%
Adrian Sutil	0	0%
Giancarlo Fisichella	0	0%
Lewis Hamilton	10	35.71%
Heikki Kovalainen	0	0%
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02-27-2008, 10:27 AM	#1
nmulax Brigadier General 379 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	2008 F1 predictions So the season kicks off in Australia in just over 2 weeks. what are everyone's predictions for this season? Who'll win the Driver's title, and who will take the Constructors title? __________________
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02-27-2008, 10:37 AM	#2
nmulax Brigadier General 379 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	We all know BMW has the best looking car on the grid, but I don't think it'll be quick enough to keep pace with the front runners - especially with the balance problems they're still trying to control. I think Williams will be a team to watch out for again as well. __________________
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02-27-2008, 10:56 AM	#3
phrozen06 Lieutenant Colonel 229 Rep 1,773 Posts Drives: 328it, RIP M3, E46 Sold Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 39°27'33"N 77°58'04"W W. Virgina, Kansas iTrader: (2)	Ferrari will win the Constructors, Hamilton will win the Drivers. And yes Williams is the sleeper, they had a good car last year and they're steadly improving year after year like BMW Sauber is. I think it will take Alonzo and Renault a year to get back on track. Honda and Toyota need to get their acts together or just get out. Just 2 years ago honda was a front runner after they got rid of Villenuve. Now they're just terrible. Just when you thing toyota is turning the corner things just go backwards for them. Force India should concentrate in reliability their first year becuause can't win if you don't finish the race. Red bull can make a decent run this year but we'll see. __________________
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nmulax Brigadier General 379 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	Yeah, this will be a development year for Renault. By '09 Alonso should be back to the top. __________________
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02-27-2008, 04:00 PM	#5
E90SLAM Supreme Allied Commander 1963 Rep 61,781 Posts Drives: A BBS WHORE Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: . iTrader: (6) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 sDrive30i [0.00]	I still love how BMW Sauber consistantly improve each year! __________________
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nmulax Brigadier General 379 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	wait... so who actually thinks Honda is going to win the Constructors Title??? __________________
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02-28-2008, 02:31 AM	#8
aznshrek88 Lieutenant 70 Rep 511 Posts Drives: 2007 328i SG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	Hey, I missed most of last season, what channel does F1 get broadcast on? Or can I watch it live online somewhere?
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02-28-2008, 02:38 AM	#9
Purple All Sectors Major 32 Rep 1,334 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (6)	I always pull for BMW, but I think the "ICEMAN" (Kimi Raikkonen) is going to repeat again and Ferrari should take the constructor title again. __________________ LTBMW, BBS LM, (SSR Comp Type C track), HKS Exhaust, KW V2, BMW Perf Bumper, BMW Perf Steering Wheel, BMW Perf CF Trunk Spoiler 2, M-tech Side Skirt, M-tech Rear Bumper, AFE Drop-in Filter, ETS FMIC, Lux H8, Euro Lens, ER Comp Oil Cooler
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phrozen06 Lieutenant Colonel 229 Rep 1,773 Posts Drives: 328it, RIP M3, E46 Sold Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 39°27'33"N 77°58'04"W W. Virgina, Kansas iTrader: (2)	I'm lookin forward to this season but I want teams to finish the race. Teams want so much speed but speed will do you no good if you don't finish the race. What good is it to blast away the field the have your engine crap out or have hydraulic failure after 10 laps. Reliability is just as important speed. __________________
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02-29-2008, 06:09 PM	#15
HEY32G Captain 224 Rep 770 Posts Drives: Z4 sdrive35is Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I've heard BMW Sauber took a more radical approach this year w/ their car, and it has not panned out so far. I hope that's not the case. I still think Ferrari will have the best car, and Kimi will repeat. With no traction control, all that driving in snowy, icey Finland may help him out. Also anxious to see if Ross Braun has been able to do much with Honda. They can't be much worse than last year! As long as McLaren doesn't win I'll be happy. I'm so excited - 2 weeks!!!! Btw, if you ever get a chance to go to an F1 race, do it. It is fantastic. Much better in person. Attached Images
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