The Lucas di Grassi Formula E Thread

CoopsII · Post by **CoopsII** » 21 Mar 2014, 08:36

I think for most of us F1 Rejecters this is THE series. Its not some ropey old racing machines hustled back into life, its brand new state of the (electronic) art gear. And, as mentioned, a brilliant mix of drivers; has-beens, might be's and wont be's. And the old Stig thrown in for good measure.

AND ITS ALL LIVE AND FREE TO WATCH IN THE UK!!!!

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 21 Mar 2014, 16:05

Now with Jarno Trulli joining the club we have confirmed that the Formula E cars have a working power steering.

Signed,
Klon
Chief of not letting go off old jokes

DanielPT · Post by **DanielPT** » 21 Mar 2014, 16:12

Klon wrote:Now with Jarno Trulli joining the club we have confirmed that the Formula E cars have a working power steering.

Signed,
Klon
Chief of not letting go off old jokes

Don't forget that with the non involvement of Nick Heidfeld we are assured that Formula E won't be slightly boring.

CoopsII · Post by **CoopsII** » 22 Mar 2014, 08:12

DanielPT wrote:
Klon wrote:Now with Jarno Trulli joining the club we have confirmed that the Formula E cars have a working power steering.

Signed,
Klon
Chief of not letting go off old jokes

Don't forget that with the non involvement of Nick Heidfeld we are assured that Formula E won't be slightly boring.

Firstly, Klon made me laugh out loud. Secondly, er, Heidfeld has signed up actually :oops:

Renngeist · Post by **Renngeist** » 22 Mar 2014, 09:39

CoopsII wrote:
DanielPT wrote:
Klon wrote:Now with Jarno Trulli joining the club we have confirmed that the Formula E cars have a working power steering.

Signed,
Klon
Chief of not letting go off old jokes

Don't forget that with the non involvement of Nick Heidfeld we are assured that Formula E won't be slightly boring.

Firstly, Klon made me laugh out loud. Secondly, er, Heidfeld has signed up actually

He has? This will be the most awesome, although slightly boring, series EVER.

CoopsII · Post by **CoopsII** » 25 Mar 2014, 17:23

Here you go, a clip of vineyard owning Jarno Trulli testing a FE car and not holding anyone up either

http://www.fiaformulae.com/multimedia/trulli-drive-formula-e

DanielPT · Post by **DanielPT** » 26 Mar 2014, 09:55

CoopsII wrote:
DanielPT wrote:
Don't forget that with the non involvement of Nick Heidfeld we are assured that Formula E won't be slightly boring.

Firstly, Klon made me laugh out loud. Secondly, er, Heidfeld has signed up actually

I'll be damned, he sure did! That is one of the best slightly happy news I've received in a long time!

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 26 Mar 2014, 10:37

CoopsII wrote:Here you go, a clip of vineyard owning Jarno Trulli testing a FE car and not holding anyone up either

http://www.fiaformulae.com/multimedia/trulli-drive-formula-e

Finally no power steering complaints :lol:

this is trulli amazing.

CoopsII · Post by **CoopsII** » 26 Mar 2014, 10:45

Shizuka wrote:
CoopsII wrote:Here you go, a clip of vineyard owning Jarno Trulli testing a FE car and not holding anyone up either
http://www.fiaformulae.com/multimedia/trulli-drive-formula-e

Finally no power steering complaints this is trulli amazing.

Jarno what I think? That was an awful pun

dinizintheoven · Post by **dinizintheoven** » 26 Mar 2014, 16:27

So, serious question here: I know it's still over a year away, but is anyone from the small lump of rock I call home planning to go to the London race? Something tells me that it won't cost anywhere near as much to attend a live Formula E race as it would to go to Silverstone a week or so later.

It's one of those times where I see an opportunity for far more of an F1 Rejects meet-up than ever before, and considering the talent that will be on display (hey, maybe Marussia will even allow Max Chilton a guest drive!) I think anyone who has the chance to go and doesn't is really missing out.

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 26 Mar 2014, 16:33

dinizintheoven wrote:So, serious question here: I know it's still over a year away, but is anyone from the small lump of rock I call home planning to go to the London race? Something tells me that it won't cost anywhere near as much to attend a live Formula E race as it would to go to Silverstone a week or so later.

It's one of those times where I see an opportunity for far more of an F1 Rejects meet-up than ever before, and considering the talent that will be on display (hey, maybe Marussia will even allow Max Chilton a guest drive!) I think anyone who has the chance to go and doesn't is really missing out.

Unless something else comes up that is unavoidable, I am planning to be there.

DanielPT · Post by **DanielPT** » 26 Mar 2014, 17:08

dr-baker wrote:
dinizintheoven wrote:So, serious question here: I know it's still over a year away, but is anyone from the small lump of rock I call home planning to go to the London race? Something tells me that it won't cost anywhere near as much to attend a live Formula E race as it would to go to Silverstone a week or so later.

It's one of those times where I see an opportunity for far more of an F1 Rejects meet-up than ever before, and considering the talent that will be on display (hey, maybe Marussia will even allow Max Chilton a guest drive!) I think anyone who has the chance to go and doesn't is really missing out.

Unless something else comes up that is unavoidable, I am planning to be there.

27 June, 2015? I could be there. My cousin lives in London so it could be a nice time to pay him a visit. For me, this has to be planned with some months to spare, although a year and 3 months to go is a bit too soon even for me.

watka · Post by **watka** » 27 Mar 2014, 23:46

dr-baker wrote:
dinizintheoven wrote:So, serious question here: I know it's still over a year away, but is anyone from the small lump of rock I call home planning to go to the London race? Something tells me that it won't cost anywhere near as much to attend a live Formula E race as it would to go to Silverstone a week or so later.

It's one of those times where I see an opportunity for far more of an F1 Rejects meet-up than ever before, and considering the talent that will be on display (hey, maybe Marussia will even allow Max Chilton a guest drive!) I think anyone who has the chance to go and doesn't is really missing out.

Unless something else comes up that is unavoidable, I am planning to be there.

Cleared the date in my diary already. Literally no reason for anyone with a passing interest in motorsport not to go.

HawkAussie · Post by **HawkAussie** » 29 Mar 2014, 06:47

CoopsII wrote:I think for most of us F1 Rejecters this is THE series. Its not some ropey old racing machines hustled back into life, its brand new state of the (electronic) art gear. And, as mentioned, a brilliant mix of drivers; has-beens, might be's and wont be's. And the old Stig thrown in for good measure.

AND ITS ALL LIVE AND FREE TO WATCH IN THE UK!!!!

Let me guess, its not live in AUS

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 04 Apr 2014, 11:35

My paper copy of Autosport gets sent to my parents' home before being forwarded to me at uni, so this morning, I was flicking through the online version and saw this:

Has anybody heard of this project before? I was already thinking of going to that BTCC round, and this series seems intriguing...

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 05 Apr 2014, 09:48

HawkAussie wrote:
CoopsII wrote:I think for most of us F1 Rejecters this is THE series. Its not some ropey old racing machines hustled back into life, its brand new state of the (electronic) art gear. And, as mentioned, a brilliant mix of drivers; has-beens, might be's and wont be's. And the old Stig thrown in for good measure.

AND ITS ALL LIVE AND FREE TO WATCH IN THE UK!!!!

Let me guess, its not live in AUS

Probably will be on Foxtel, thanks to that dickhead Rupert Murdoch

madmark1974 · Post by **madmark1974** » 11 Apr 2014, 08:57

Anyone live within range of Donington Park?

The FIA Formula E Championship, the world’s first fully-electric race series, has today (April 10)confirmed that all of its official pre-season tests will be held at Donington Park circuit in the UK with free admission to fans.

Beginning on July 3, the 10 Formula E teams will be given five full test days with every one open to the public free of charge, allowing fans who pre-register via the Donington Park website unprecedented access to see and
hear the 200kw (270bhp) Spark-Renault SRT_01E single-seaters in action.

http://www.fiaformulae.com/news/test-dates-revealed

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 11 Apr 2014, 11:46

madmark1974 wrote:Anyone live within range of Donington Park?

The FIA Formula E Championship, the world’s first fully-electric race series, has today (April 10)confirmed that all of its official pre-season tests will be held at Donington Park circuit in the UK with free admission to fans.

Beginning on July 3, the 10 Formula E teams will be given five full test days with every one open to the public free of charge, allowing fans who pre-register via the Donington Park website unprecedented access to see and
hear the 200kw (270bhp) Spark-Renault SRT_01E single-seaters in action.

http://www.fiaformulae.com/news/test-dates-revealed

That news also appeared on Autosport. If I am not doing my practice placement resit then, then I would be tempted to go...

watka · Post by **watka** » 11 Apr 2014, 12:32

dr-baker wrote:
madmark1974 wrote:Anyone live within range of Donington Park?

The FIA Formula E Championship, the world’s first fully-electric race series, has today (April 10)confirmed that all of its official pre-season tests will be held at Donington Park circuit in the UK with free admission to fans.

Beginning on July 3, the 10 Formula E teams will be given five full test days with every one open to the public free of charge, allowing fans who pre-register via the Donington Park website unprecedented access to see and
hear the 200kw (270bhp) Spark-Renault SRT_01E single-seaters in action.

http://www.fiaformulae.com/news/test-dates-revealed

That news also appeared on Autosport. If I am not doing my practice placement resit then, then I would be tempted to go...

Best part of 2.5 hours away from me, but I'd might be tempted to go over the weekend if there's loads of rejects driving.

dinizintheoven · Post by **dinizintheoven** » 11 Apr 2014, 14:37

...and the best part of a short(ish) bus ride away from me. Håpla!

Wallio · Post by **Wallio** » 11 Apr 2014, 16:10

I know the series is city based, but are any actual track maps out yet? It's only a year away, shouldn't this be finalized by now? I can find nothing about the Miami or LA races......

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 11 Apr 2014, 16:12

Wallio wrote:I know the series is city based, but are any actual track maps out yet? It's only a year away, shouldn't this be finalized by now? I can find nothing about the Miami or LA races......

The Chinese track is the only one I have seen so far. Plus some fictitious London ones in our own Track Design Competition thread!

andrew2209 · Post by **andrew2209** » 11 Apr 2014, 16:46

dr-baker wrote:
Wallio wrote:I know the series is city based, but are any actual track maps out yet? It's only a year away, shouldn't this be finalized by now? I can find nothing about the Miami or LA races......

The Chinese track is the only one I have seen so far. Plus some fictitious London ones in our own Track Design Competition thread!

What about using that London concept ciruit that was banded around when the idea of a London GP was being talked about?

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 11 Apr 2014, 17:49

andrew2209 wrote:
dr-baker wrote:
Wallio wrote:I know the series is city based, but are any actual track maps out yet? It's only a year away, shouldn't this be finalized by now? I can find nothing about the Miami or LA races......

The Chinese track is the only one I have seen so far. Plus some fictitious London ones in our own Track Design Competition thread!

What about using that London concept ciruit that was banded around when the idea of a London GP was being talked about?

Would be cool, but would need an Act of Parliament to happen.

F1000X · Post by **F1000X** » 12 Apr 2014, 15:41

I do hope the Miami race looks like this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJcq8KzjKyM

dinizintheoven · Post by **dinizintheoven** » 14 Apr 2014, 16:48

So: potential trouble at t' mill? Rio's cancelled, LA moves to April, and the empty slot moves to February.

Maybe it'll go somewhere like Mexico?

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 17 Apr 2014, 21:43

Malaysia's track layout revealed. Better than the previously announced track in my opinion. Still keen to see what may be produced for the European rounds though.

watka · Post by **watka** » 17 Apr 2014, 21:53

dinizintheoven wrote:So: potential trouble at t' mill? Rio's cancelled, LA moves to April, and the empty slot moves to February.

Maybe it'll go somewhere like Mexico?

Given the air quality and altitude in Mexico City, the Formula E cars would probably be faster there than Formula 1.

Pointrox · Post by **Pointrox** » 13 May 2014, 11:50

Jaime Alguersuari and Sam Bird join Virgin Racing.
Most likely a winning team there

eytl · Post by **eytl** » 13 May 2014, 12:00

I haven't really been focussed on this (not even with 1/16 of an eye) so I've missed the fact that the Drivers' Club has swelled to a rather meaningless 40 drivers when only 20 seats are on offer.

But still ...

* 13 rejects (Albers, Alguersuari, D'Ambrosio, Bourdais, Buemi, Chandhok, Doornboss, Di Grassi, Liuzzi, Montagny, Pantano, Sarrazin, Senna)
* 2 honorary rejects (Karthikeyan, Sato)
* 1 son of an honorary reject (Marco Andretti)
* 3 other ex-F1 drivers (Heidfeld, Trulli, Klien ... OK, am slightly bored now)
* 1 almost-a-reject (Ma Qing Hua)

And some other interesting names (Alex Brundle, Ben Collins, Katherine Legge). Not a bad list ...

wsrgo · Post by **wsrgo** » 13 May 2014, 14:14

eytl wrote:I haven't really been focussed on this (not even with 1/16 of an eye) so I've missed the fact that the Drivers' Club has swelled to a rather meaningless 40 drivers when only 20 seats are on offer.

But still ...

* 13 rejects (Albers, Alguersuari, D'Ambrosio, Bourdais, Buemi, Chandhok, Doornboss, Di Grassi, Liuzzi, Montagny, Pantano, Sarrazin, Senna)
* 2 honorary rejects (Karthikeyan, Sato)
* 1 son of an honorary reject (Marco Andretti)
* 3 other ex-F1 drivers (Heidfeld, Trulli, Klien ... OK, am slightly bored now)
* 1 almost-a-reject (Ma Qing Hua)

And some other interesting names (Alex Brundle, Ben Collins, Katherine Legge). Not a bad list ...

Er, Enoch....you forgot Sam...

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 13 May 2014, 18:57

Anyone else spot the VR01 sneakily placed at the back?

Post by **Ataxia** » 13 May 2014, 21:00

AndreaModa wrote:

Anyone else spot the VR01 sneakily placed at the back?

Out of the corner of my eye, the planes in the top right kinda looked like the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man...

UncreativeUsername37 · Post by **UncreativeUsername37** » 13 May 2014, 23:08

Ataxia wrote:Out of the corner of my eye, the planes in the top right kinda looked like the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man...

I just tried that, and I see it too... just so you know it's not just you....

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 15 May 2014, 15:19

dr-baker wrote:
madmark1974 wrote:Anyone live within range of Donington Park?

The FIA Formula E Championship, the world’s first fully-electric race series, has today (April 10)confirmed that all of its official pre-season tests will be held at Donington Park circuit in the UK with free admission to fans.

Beginning on July 3, the 10 Formula E teams will be given five full test days with every one open to the public free of charge, allowing fans who pre-register via the Donington Park website unprecedented access to see and
hear the 200kw (270bhp) Spark-Renault SRT_01E single-seaters in action.

http://www.fiaformulae.com/news/test-dates-revealed

That news also appeared on Autosport. If I am not doing my practice placement resit then, then I would be tempted to go...

Turns out that I will be free to go to the Donnington tests on 3rd July. Anybody else going?

EDIT: I have just registered on Donnington Park's website for free tickets for both the 3rd and 4th July...

go_Rubens · Post by **go_Rubens** » 21 May 2014, 23:08

This gets even better.

Andretti to partner with Wirth Research!

Formula E is filled with more rejects than just teams and drivers it seems.

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 22 May 2014, 11:15

go_Rubens wrote:This gets even better.

Andretti to partner with Wirth Research!

Formula E is filled with more rejects than just teams and drivers it seems.

Andretti Marussia Simtek!!!

snowdog140 · Post by **snowdog140** » 22 May 2014, 11:21

dr-baker wrote:
go_Rubens wrote:This gets even better.

Andretti to partner with Wirth Research!

Formula E is filled with more rejects than just teams and drivers it seems.

Andretti Marussia Simtek!!!

Any chance of MTV sponsorship?

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 22 May 2014, 11:25

snowdog140 wrote:
dr-baker wrote:
go_Rubens wrote:This gets even better.

Andretti to partner with Wirth Research!

Formula E is filled with more rejects than just teams and drivers it seems.

Andretti Marussia Simtek!!!

Any chance of MTV sponsorship?

I hope so. That was one of the top three liveries of all time for me. (Mastercard Lola is up there too.)

ps. Welcome to the forums, Mr Snow Dog!

snowdog140 · Post by **snowdog140** » 22 May 2014, 11:55

Formula E is filled with more rejects than just teams and drivers it seems.[/quote]
Andretti Marussia Simtek!!!

[/quote]

Any chance of MTV sponsorship?[/quote]
I hope so. That was one of the top three liveries of all time for me. (Mastercard Lola is up there too.)

ps. Welcome to the forums, Mr Snow Dog![/quote]

Can do nothing other than agree with that, what is the third of that group? And thank you very much, as you can see long time lurker but first time poster!