For me, i wish can watch live once... want to hear the real F1 sound

Sure 'pekak' one 

The spectre of a ten-place grid demotion still hangs over Kimi Raikkonen after Ferrari confirmed that his engine will require further inspection in Malaysia.
Although the Finn won comfortably at the season-opening Australian GP, he was forced to slow down in the closing stages of the race due to fears that his engine was developing a water leak. Any such problem will be exacerbated, potentially terminally, in the searing heat of Sepang next weekend.
"We had a small water leakage so the pressure dropped a little. And we were concerned about water temperature of course. That is why we asked him to be careful," Ferrari's engine chief Gilles Simon clarified.
Should Ferrari err on the side of caution and change the engine ahead of qualifying then Raikkonen would suffer a demotion of ten grid places - exactly the same penalty that his team-mate Felipe Massa endured in Melbourne on what proved to be a frustrating weekend for the Brazilian.

Today I went there, but I think I wont go on race day. Its damn hot out there, and haf to walk so far to just get to the grandstand.

Honestly, it was quite worth it. The sound of the engine rev and gear changes as well as the traction control, it was phenomenal. I haf to cover my ears cos the sound was too loud when the car went pass me.

When I first reach the entrance, I heard some sound liao but in my mind, I tot why ppl said must bring ear plug cos little bit only. When I walk past the first corner (covered with lots of plants), the traction control n gear downshifting sound was a bit like CNY crackers already. Imagine my surprise when I reach the grandstand, totally unbearable. Even when the cars did the pitstop, it was loud enough already. But the full throttle sound is totally off the mark liao. Nothing can compared with it I think... mayb airplane take off sound can...

One more thing is that, when you view from tv screen, you cant feel their cornering n braking speed. When you see it in real, you feel like WTF. From full throttle to braking to cornering actually takes seconds to complete which feel very long on tv but in front of your eyes, feels like a blink of your eyes. I guess thats why so many ppl go watch it.

lol.. pekak cos of F1 sound, also worth lar.. 
at least I know the real F1 sound, won't regret...

The FIA has introduced stringent new bodywork tests to close a loophole in the regulations that Ferrari and BMW Sauber were believed to be using to their advantage in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

The move comes after rival teams drew attention to the floor mounting system on Ferrari’s F2007 chassis, which they argued used a spring device to improve the car’s aerodynamics at speed.

McLaren boss Ron Dennis alluded to the issue in Melbourne – without specifically mentioning Ferrari – pointing out that the first race of the season always gives rise to question marks over interpretation of the rules.

Dennis suggested that if the FIA took no action to clarify contentious points, rival teams would adopt similar solutions for their cars before the next race.

And a report by autosport.com reveals that McLaren’s engineering director Paddy Lowe wrote to FIA technical delegate Charlie Whiting raising the floor mounting issue and asking for permission to use a Ferrari-style system.

Lowe’s letter was clearly intended to prompt the governing body to clarify whether it will continue to deem such systems legal even though their effect is to circumvent rules limiting bodywork flexibility.

F1’s technical regulations state that bodywork (including the floor) must not deflect more than 5mm vertically when a 500 Newton load is applied upwards.

The spring device used by Ferrari has been on the team’s cars since the end of last season and has passed all subsequent scrutineering checks.

The concern from rival teams is that, while the car passes the 5mm deflection test at rest, the spring device causes the floor to lift under greater loads at high speed, leading the diffuser to stall.

If true, this would confer aerodynamic benefits – reducing drag and thus either increasing straight-line speed or allowing the team to run more downforce for a given straight-line speed.

The FIA has responded by toughening up the deflection test to ensure that the bodywork flexibility rules are strictly adhered to in future.

From the Malaysian Grand Prix onwards, cars will have to pass scrutineering with any spring mounting devices removed.

The change could have a significant effect on the competitive state of play in F1, since the two teams expected to have to modify their cars are Ferrari and BMW Sauber.

Ferrari was a dominant force in the Australian GP while BMW lies third in the constructors’ championship.

Webber to test Singapore proposed track

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look like Singapore will host F1 GP soon..

Heh, now you know. I had this one guy in another forum which I had a fight because he said going to watch live is not worth it. THERE IS NOTHING MORE WORTH IT THAN WATCHING IT LIVE!!!
I wish you had watched it during the V10 days. that was LOUD

lol.. pekak cos of F1 sound, also worth lar.. 
at least I know the real F1 sound, won't regret...

anyone organize lyn F1 trip to sepang? 

I don't quite like to go to watch F1 at Sepang as well. Firstly, the food and drinks are expensive. 

Secondly, I don't like the way I was being treated by the security personnel. Maybe grand stand tickets got better treatment. I don't know.

Thirdly, it is too hot under the sun. Global warming some more.. 

I went to watch F1 a few times at Sepang. It was a good experience. What really put me off are some of the security personnel, which seriously lacked manners and only knows how to 'kowtow' to Mat Salleh and treats the locals like a bunch of 'criminals'. Sad but true. I guessed I have given up watching at Sepang. At least for me.

Oh yes, I forgot to mention the daylight robbery. Foods and drinks are overly priced.

I think they don't allow people to bring outside food and drinks right...
damn "cut throat". The cost of going to a race is more suitable for those mat salleh people who can afford but for local, its very expensive.

No, Macca has not gone nuts. they are testing new mirror positions, the old one will be the benchmark, and drivers will compare with the new one which can be changed it's position

manage to get Kimi's siggy on my ferrari cap yesterday evening after press session behind the ferrari pit     

manage to get Kimi's siggy on my ferrari cap yesterday evening after press session behind the ferrari pit     

Hope Kimi's engine does not blow up at Sepang   

manage to get Kimi's siggy on my ferrari cap yesterday evening after press session behind the ferrari pit     

Hope Kimi's engine does not blow up at Sepang