QuickSim: Alternate F1 - The Manufacturer Era - 2003 Season

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QuickSim: Alternate F1 - The Manufacturer Era - 2003 Season

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The Simulator

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The Cars

There will be little deviation from the cars that were run in real F1 in this time period, mostly slight performance adjustments based on the previous performance of a team the season before.

The Drivers

Before the start of each season, you are free to offer contracts for two driver slots.

Your choice will be limited in that you pick from two from five drivers provided by me. Selection will be made in WCC finishing order.

The Teams

10 teams for 2003, 2 cars per team. Those 10 teams have been determined by the needs of the canon and previous developments:

Ferrari (biscione)
Williams (novitopoli)
McLaren (petoli)
Renault (kevinbotz)
Sauber (wizzie)
Jordan (reject_dom)
BAR (This Could Be You)
Toyota (Pilot)
Minardi (Normal32)
Jaguar (pinkd56)

If any team owners fail to report back, their replacements will be decided by me in a hopefully fair selection process.

The Race Weekend

305 km except Monaco, you all still know how a Formula One race works.

However, there is one major change this year: 2003 will see the introduction of one-lap qualifying. All drivers will take the track in randomly selected order and have one lap to decide their grid position.

The Points System

A new point system has been introduced. To reduce the impact of race wins, the point system is changed to 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1

The Race Calendar

See the wiki for updates

I hereby ask all team owners to report back to the series.
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Jordan returns for 2003.
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Minardi returns
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Renault will maintain its efforts into 2003.
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Mclaren commit to another season in F1
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BAR will return in 2003 in an attempt to return to winning (or at least better points-scoring) form
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Ferrari is back.

So is Jack Christopherson. Don't know why he was ignored last season when he outscored Mika Häkkinen at McLaren...
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Sauber will return for another year
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2003 Season Preview - Winds of Change

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Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro

#1: Michael Schumacher (Germany): 12 Race Wins in 2002, UNESCO Champion for Sport
#2: Giancarlo Fisichella (Italy): 1994 Italian Formula Three Champion, Won 2001 and 2002 Italian Grand Prix


Michael Schumacher had the single most dominant season in perhaps all of motorsport history in 2002. Some people say that the only way from here is down, but the German superstar is looking for a fourth title despite all rule changes to stop him. Fisichella is back as well and is looking for his moment.

BMW WilliamsF1 Team

#3: Rhys Davies (Australia): Grand Chelems in 2001 and 2002, Rugby league player in high school
#4: Ralf Schumacher (Germany): 1997 Formula Nippon Champion, 6 Career Wins


After winning both championships in 2001, BMW and Williams were taken to school by Ferrari in 2002. Ralf Schumacher's world title defense ended up disappointing, ending up with no victories. Rhys Davies had an amazing year, however, and must be considered a real contender.

West McLaren Mercedes

#5: James James Davies (United Kingdom): Won 5 races in the 2000s, born as James Davies
#6: Nick Heidfeld (Germany): 2 career podiums, teamed w/ Christophe Bouchut at the 99 Le Mans 24 Hours and the 00 Belgian Grand Prix


McLaren has fallen from grace a bit in the last two season, clearly not a championship contender anymore. However, you cannot count out Adrian Newey: his genius is sure to bring them back to regular wins, especially with such a gifted lineup ready.^

Mild Seven Renault F1 Team

#7: Fernando Alonso (Spain): Scored points at four consecutive races twice in 2002, Started racing in kart made for sister
#8: Mark Webber (Australia): 17 career starts, Managed by team principal Flavio Briatore

Renault's first season as a works team went extremely well, much better than the outfit of Toyota for example. In 2003, the team is looking for more glory and perhaps a handful of Grand Prix wins. Jenson Button was released after disagreements with the management and is replaced with talented Mark Webber.

Red Bull Sauber Petronas

#9: Sebastién Bourdais (France): 15 career starts, Drives with glasses on
#10: Kimi Räikkönen (Finland): Debuted at the 2001 Canadian Grand Prix, In relationship with model Jenni Dahlman

Sebastién Bourdais, despite suffering a drop in performance after a memorable first three races in F1, is given another shot with talent factory Sauber. The Swiss team also signed Kimi Räikkönen away from Jordan, giving them a very powerful lineup that should help them be competitive.

Jordan Honda

#11: Sammy Jones (United Kingdom): 31 career points, Father drove for BRM in their final Formula One season
#12: Takuma Sato (Japan): 2001 Macao Grand Prix Winner, Scored point in first Formula One home race

Entering the final year of their contract with Honda, the Irish Jordan team is at risk: DHL have departed and Honda may do so as well after 2004. Honda-backed Takuma Sato and the charismatic Sammy Jones will team up to achieve glory and impress the world.

Lucky Strike BAR Honda

#14: Justin Wilson (United Kingdom): First Formula One podium at the 2002 French Grand Prix, Tallest driver in Formula One
#15: Pedro de la Rosa (Spain): 59 Career Starts, Started racing careers in R/C cars

BAR's first year under David Richards was a struggle with significant personnel joining Jacques Villeneuve in leaving the team that had started its existence with so much hype. Pedro de la Rosa fits BAR, both entities in search of redemption after struggling in 2002.

Panasonic Toyota Racing

#16: Jenson Button (United Kingdom): 9 Points in the 2002 Formula One season, Former Formula One World Champion Gerhard Berger is fan of him
#17: Jack Christopherson (United Kingdom): 34 Starts for McLaren, Dreams of winning the Indianapolis 500 one day

After a disappointing debut year for the Japanese manufacturer, the German-based works squad has chosen to controversially drop both drivers and replace them with Jenson Button, who wants to make Flavio Briatore look like a fool for sacking him, and a returning Jack Christopherson.

Minardi F1 Team

#18: Rubens Barrichello (Brazil): 1993 Formula One Indoor Trophy Champion, SC Corinthians fan
#19: Marcel Fässler (Switzerland): 4 Wins in DTM, École Winfield alumni

In a bid to secure its existence and advance further up the grid, Paul Stoddard has chosen to align his squad with Mercedes-Benz, securing the engine deal of the former Prost team and hiring two Mercedes-backed drivers, both of whom are talented lads.

Jaguar Racing F1 Team

#20: André Lotterer (Germany): 9 Career starts, Resides in Nivelles, Belgium
#21: David Coulthard (United Kingdom): Finished in the Top 10 of the Formula One World Championship in 2001 and 2002, His fans are nicknamed "Twynosi"

Jaguar F1 has had the worst year for a works team in perhaps all of motorsport history in 2002. With André Lotterer staying on, the team is looking to rebound under the new leadership of John Hogan. Ford has paid a very significant sum to lure David Coulthard to the struggling team.
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Everybody, Jag is back, alright
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Toyota is back in 03
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DemocalypseNow wrote:So is Jack Christopherson. Don't know why he was ignored last season when he outscored Mika Häkkinen at McLaren...

Thing is, he left to CART for 2002, while also returning to Jordan as a test driver & mentor for young drivers. ;)
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Of course, Williams's back too.
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I'll go on the waiting list for 2004.
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Dexter249 wrote:I'll go on the waiting list for 2004.


You already asked to go on the waiting list for this series 5 days ago. Chill out.
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Salamander wrote:
Dexter249 wrote:I'll go on the waiting list for 2004.


You already asked to go on the waiting list for this series 5 days ago. Chill out.

More to the point, there is no waiting list for this series at all...
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If BAR (or anyone else) would be so kind as to keep Sammy Jones in gainful employment for the 2003 season I'd be eternally grateful.
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Don't worry, I got that solved ;)
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Reject_Dom wrote:Don't worry, I got that solved ;)

I have a bad feeling about this... (we almost ruined Jones' career in 2002, so I don't blame him for leaving to be honest)
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Here are the championship standings after four rounds:

WDC:
1. R. Schumacher 24
2. J. Davies 23
3. R. Davies 21
4. Heidfeld 20
5. Fisichella 17
6. M. Schumacher 15
7. Alonso 14
8. Button 9
9. Webber 4
10. Coulthard 3
11. Wilson 2 (Best Result: 1x7th, 1x9th)
12. Bourdais 2 (Best Result: 1x7th, 1x11th)
13. de la Rosa 1 (Best Result: 1x8th, 1x14th)
14. Jones 1 (Best Result: 1x8th, 3xDNF)

WCC:
1. Williams-BMW 45
2. Mclaren-Mercedes 43
3. Ferrari 32
4. Renault 18
5. Toyota 9
6. Jaguar-Cosworth 3 (Best Result: 1x6th)
7. BAR-Honda 3 (Best Result: 1x7th)
8. Sauber-Petronas 2
9. Jordan-Honda 1
10. Minardi-Mercedes 0 (Best Result: 1x10th)

(so it appears BAR was cursed by Jacques Villeneuve/Craig Pollock in early 2002, based on how our form has fallen off a cliff since then)
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Großer A1 Preis von Österreich Qualifying
Großer A1 Preis von Österreich Race (Fastest Lap: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari - 1:08.863)
Grand Prix de Monaco Qualifying
Grand Prix de Monaco Race (Fastest Lap: Rhys Davies, BMW-Williams - 1:16.254)
Grand Prix Air Canada Qualifying
Grand Prix Air Canada Race (Fastest Lap: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari - 1:16.689)
Foster's British Grand Prix Qualifying
Foster's British Grand Prix Race (Fastest Lap: James James Davies, McLaren-Mercedes - 1:22.652)
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WDC:
1. J. Davies 49
2. R. Davies 45
3. R. Schumacher 40
4. M. Schumacher 39
5. Heidfeld 38
6. Fisichella 31
7. Alonso 23
8. Button 11 (Best Result: 1x3rd)
9. Webber 11 (Best Result: 1x4th)
10. Christopherson 6
11. Raikkonen 4
12. Coulthard 3
13. Wilson 3 (Best Result: 1x7th, 1x8th, 1x9th)
14. Jones 3 (Best Result: 1x7th, 1x8th, 2x10th)
15. de la Rosa 3 (Best Result: 1x7th, 1x8th, 1x13th)
16. Bourdais 2 (Best Result: 1x7th, 1x11th)
17. Sato 1

WCC:
1. Mclaren-Mercedes 87
2. Williams-BMW 85
3. Ferrari 70
4. Renault 34
5. Toyota 17
6. Sauber-Petronas 6 (Best Result: 1x5th)
7. BAR-Honda 6 (Best Result: 2x7th)
8. Jordan-Honda 4
9. Jaguar-Cosworth 3 (Best Result: 1x6th)
10. Minardi-Mercedes 0 (Best Result: 1x10th)

(It's all open in the Drivers' Championship after eight rounds, with even fourth-placed Michael Schumacher only a win away from taking the lead. In the Constructors' standings however, it is a two-horse race between Mclaren and Williams. Also, BAR are now a more comfortable seventh place, despite scoring no pre-2003 points all year- the same is true of Jordan, presumably much to the annoyance of Jaguar, who with their sixth place would be ahead of them both...)
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Großer Allianz Preis von Europa Qualifying
Großer Allianz Preis von Europa Race (Fastest Lap: James James Davies, McLaren-Mercedes - 1:31.900)
Großer Mobil 1 Preis von Deutschland Qualifying
Großer Mobil 1 Preis von Deutschland Race (Fastest Lap: James James Davies, McLaren-Mercedes - 1:15.543)
Marlboro Magyar Nagydij Qualifying
Marlboro Magyar Nagydij Race (Fastest Lap: Ralf Schumacher, BMW-Williams - 1:22.629)

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As a controversy erupts over the legality or otherwise of Michelin tyres, the French manufacturer has released a statement in which it confirms that all its teams will boycott the Italian Grand Prix as a new FIA regulation for checking tyres comes into force and effectively renders all their tyres illegal.

After the Hungarian GP, the FIA has established a new interpretation of the Sporting Regulation concerning F1 tyres. This applies to the definition of the front tyres tread width, which was so far measured when new, according to article 77c of the Sporting Regulations.

According to sources near the tyre manufacturer, Pirelli was also considering having their teams boycott the Italian Grand Prix, but refused to do so, as the race at Monza is the home race of the tyre supplier who has a running contract with Toyota and Sauber.


Gran Premio Vodafone d'Italia Qualifying
Gran Premio Vodafone d'Italia Race (Fastest Lap: Rubens Barrichello, Minardi-Mercedes - 1:21.904)
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Belgian Grand Prix Qualifying
Belgian Grand Prix Race (Fastest Lap: Daniel Melrose, Jordan-Honda - 1:42.805)
Grande Prêmio Nextel do Brasil Qualifying
Grande Prêmio Nextel do Brasil Race (Fastest Lap: James James Davies, McLaren-Mercedes - 1:09.205)
SAP United States Grand Prix Qualifying
SAP United States Grand Prix Race (Fastest Lap: James James Davies, McLaren-Mercedes - 1:11.789)
Fuji Television Japanese Grand Prix Qualifying
Fuji Television Japanese Grand Prix Race (Fastest Lap: James James Davies, McLaren-Mercedes - 1:33.002)
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Here's the final WCC standings: (EDIT: updated to include Badoer, whose points make Ferrari champions)
WCC:
1. Ferrari 148
2. Williams-BMW 147
3. Mclaren-Mercedes 129
4. Renault 98
5. Toyota 33
6. Jaguar-Cosworth 19
7. BAR-Honda 18
8. Jordan-Honda 16
9. Sauber-Petronas 13
10. Minardi-Mercedes 4

(I'm not quite sure how BAR scraped 7th in the WCC, but we did, although it is frustrating to be beaten by Jaguar of all teams (I guess that shows what they could have done if actually ran properly, like RBR). Still, at least we beat Jordan, so I guess that means we keep Honda engines for next year)
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Jordan won't return with Honda in 2004, that's a part of the reason why we hired Melrose for the final four races.
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