2017 Super Formula season - Page 3

NSX_LeMans · 6 Mar 2017, 13:04 (Ref:3716846)

http://superformula.net/apf/ap/NList...&code=NS022576
The results from Test Day 1 have been published on SF's site. The whole top 16 cars are within F1's 107% time from last year and Lotterer's time, I believe, is the fastest someone has ever got at Suzuka in a non-F1 car.

Has the fuel flow been pushed back to 100kg/h or it the teams and drivers getting more used to the cars?

Juntos · 7 Mar 2017, 21:51 (Ref:3717133)

Jann has been slow.

Hawkwood · 8 Mar 2017, 14:49 (Ref:3717280)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juntos

Jann has been slow.

1.3 seconds away from the best, in his rookie test, when the best is a world class guy who's been around for years.

Jann hasn't been bad so far.

rjoconnell · 8 Mar 2017, 15:29 (Ref:3717293)

Oh dear, I don't think we even mentioned who got that last seat in this thread - two-time Macau GP champion, former European F3 champion, racing everything from Formula E to sports cars to Indy Lights - Felix Rosenqvist!

This, no joke, is the best rookie class they've put together.

Beryl · 8 Mar 2017, 20:20 (Ref:3717340)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjoconnell

This, no joke, is the best rookie class they've put together.

There's quantity, but the results of last year's rookies, Sekiguchi and Vandoorne, are going to be tough to match (4 wins, 3rd and 4th in the championship).

NSX_LeMans · 3 Apr 2017, 16:47 (Ref:3723541)

Another 1-2 for TOM's.
Ryo Hirakawa, JP Oliveira and Pierre Gasly lapped under 1:22, just a few seconds slower than 2008 F1.

Official Test Results

rjoconnell · 22 Apr 2017, 12:35 (Ref:3728413)

KAZUKI NAKAJIMA takes pole position for the first round at Suzuka Circuit! He'll start on the front row with his Toyota LMP1 teammate and reigning series champion, Yuji Kunimoto. The last four champions occupy the first two rows.

Pierre Gasly will start eighth, best of all the super rookies, next to 2011 champion and 3x Le Mans winner Andre Lotterer.

http://superformula.net/sf/race/2017/1701/qresult.shtml

Formulahistory · 22 Apr 2017, 16:05 (Ref:3728435)

I wonder why Lotterer isn't that good anymore...

Juntos · 24 Apr 2017, 20:59 (Ref:3728982)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Formulahistory

I wonder why Lotterer isn't that good anymore...

Age?

I know hasty judgements are generally faulty but Andre is racing for money, not for love.

Hawkwood · 26 Apr 2017, 18:00 (Ref:3729359)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juntos

Age?

I know hasty judgements are generally faulty but Andre is racing for money, not for love.

Ok, the 'Lotterer isn't good anymore' comment was daft enough, but let's not pretend that you, me, or anyone other than Lotterer himself know why he's racing.

rjoconnell · 28 May 2017, 01:40 (Ref:3736540)

Quote:

I wonder why Lotterer isn't that good anymore...

I know hasty judgements are generally faulty but Andre is racing for money, not for love.

hmm

NSX_LeMans · 28 May 2017, 15:33 (Ref:3736760)

Although he openly says he doesn't like the track, Lotterer came out of Okayama with a dominant win and a third place. He is now leading the championship.
Good results for Sekiguchi, with a second place and a victory in race 2, and for the rookies Cassidy, Rosenqvist and Gasly, as they scored their first points.
Terrible weekend for Kaz Nakajima, though.

I really wish they would stop doing double races at Okayama.

Juntos · 31 May 2017, 21:04 (Ref:3737822)

Seems the British rookie is disappointing a few optimistic fellows...

cds_uk · 1 Jun 2017, 19:07 (Ref:3737993)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juntos

Seems the British rookie is disappointing a few optimistic fellows...

Mardenborough? I can't say that i have watched any of the series this year but why is he disappointing, he is off the mark, more to the point he is ahead of Gasly after three races?

Japanese Samurai · 9 Aug 2017, 14:25 (Ref:3758399)

JAF announces 2018 Super Formula tech regulations.
http://jaf-sports.jp/cms_file/cms/cm...5517_00001.pdf

(Revise point)
*Equipment of DRS (Drag reduction system) is permitted. 2.11.3)
*Engine control: One of fuel restrictor or air restrictor has to be loaded. 4.6.1)

Japanese Samurai · 9 Aug 2017, 14:36 (Ref:3758402)

I don't know the meaning of the Article 4.6.1).
Up to now, only fuel restrictor was being loaded on NRE (Nippon Race Engine) engine.
This may be the intention to admit introduction of air restrictor engine in addition to NRE engine.

Japanese Samurai · 10 Aug 2017, 14:55 (Ref:3758629)

Super Formula tech regulations about engine control
Till 2017
4.2.1.2) Fuel flow restrictor approved by JAF must be installed.
(It is obligatory to install a fuel flow restriction system that is submitted to and approved by the JAF.): official Ja to En translation by JAF

2018
4.6.1) Either fuel flow restrictor or air restrictor, approved by JAF must be installed.

Will new air restrictor-equipped engine be introduced in Super Formula?

NaBUru38 · 1 Jun 2017, 16:11 (Ref:3737947)

Does anyonhe like Okayama? Short straights, no fast corners.

NaBUru38 · 8 Oct 2017, 16:12 (Ref:3773025)

Pechito López was supposedly looking to stay in Formula E. But there's only three seats open.

If that's not an option, it would make sense for Toyota to put him in Super Formula.

AkioAsakura95 · 22 Oct 2017, 10:38 (Ref:3775602)

Hi there , there some silly rumors for the next season of SUPER FORMULA as shown as above

@Japanese Samurai
But i don't understand Japanese . Can you please translate the driver prediction list to us?

SuperFormulaComplet · 22 Oct 2017, 11:04 (Ref:3775605)

AkioAsakura95>>Wow why you have a such secret Japanese motor raching information?

Team 1st driver 2nd driver
cerumo-inging Hiroaki Ishiura Yuji Kunimoto
Team Mugen Naoki Yamamoto Jenson Button?
Team Tom's Andre Lotterer Kazuki Nakajima
Team LEMANS Felix Rosenqvist Palmer?(I don't know correct spell.)
Team IMPUL Yuhi Sekiguchi Jann Mardenborough
KCMG Kamui Kobayashi Haryanto? (I'm not sure whether Rio Haryanto or other Haryanto.)
Kondo Racing Nick Cassidy Kenta Yamashita
Docomo team Dandelion Racing Tomoki Nojiri Takuya Izawa
Real racing Koudai Tsukakoshi Ericsson?( I'm not sure Murcus Ericsson or other Ericsson.)
Nakajima raching Daisuke Nakajima Narain Karthikeyan
B-Max Takashi Kogure ???

AkioAsakura95 · 22 Oct 2017, 11:10 (Ref:3775607)

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperFormulaComplet

AkioAsakura95>>Wow why you have a such secret Japanese motor raching information?

Team 1st driver 2nd driver
cerumo-inging Hiroaki Ishiura Yuji Kunimoto
Team Mugen Naoki Yamamoto Jenson Button?
Team Tom's Andre Lotterer Kazuki Nakajima
Team LEMANS Felix Rosenqvist Palmer?(I don't know correct spell.)
Team IMPUL Yuhi Sekiguchi Jann Mardenborough
KCMG Kamui Kobayashi Haryanto? (I'm not sure whether Rio Haryanto or other Haryanto.)
Kondo Racing Nick Cassidy Kenta Yamashita
Docomo team Dandelion Racing Tomoki Nojiri Takuya Izawa
Real racing Koudai Tsukakoshi Ericsson?( I'm not sure Murcus Ericsson or other Ericsson.)
Nakajima raching Daisuke Nakajima Narain Karthikeyan
B-Max Takashi Kogure ???

Good question this information is from this link as shown as below:

https://twitter.com/S_ide_nKai26/sta...77690243993600

Formulahistory · 22 Oct 2017, 19:59 (Ref:3775673)

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperFormulaComplet

AkioAsakura95>>Wow why you have a such secret Japanese motor raching information?

Team 1st driver 2nd driver
cerumo-inging Hiroaki Ishiura Yuji Kunimoto
Team Mugen Naoki Yamamoto Jenson Button?
Team Tom's Andre Lotterer Kazuki Nakajima
Team LEMANS Felix Rosenqvist Palmer?(I don't know correct spell.)
Team IMPUL Yuhi Sekiguchi Jann Mardenborough
KCMG Kamui Kobayashi Haryanto? (I'm not sure whether Rio Haryanto or other Haryanto.)
Kondo Racing Nick Cassidy Kenta Yamashita
Docomo team Dandelion Racing Tomoki Nojiri Takuya Izawa
Real racing Koudai Tsukakoshi Ericsson?( I'm not sure Murcus Ericsson or other Ericsson.)
Nakajima raching Daisuke Nakajima Narain Karthikeyan
B-Max Takashi Kogure ???

I am not sure that this is really serious. Sounds like a list auf dreams with former F1 drivers like Button, Haryanto, Ericsson.

What I've heard (but that are the rumours year after year): Lotterer could leave Super Formula.

NaBUru38 · 8 Oct 2017, 16:21 (Ref:3773027)

I found this interview: http://www.corsaonline.com.ar/articu...de-aprendizaje

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pechito López

What alternatives do you consider?

I'd like to race in IMSA, the 12h Sebring and 24h Daytona. Also, why not, at the Japanese Super GT or Super Formula.

Juncos says he will call you to race at the Indy 500, what do you think?

It would be nice, a great challenge. Anyway I know that you need a major preparation. I never raced in ovals and you must respect Indy. Also there's the economic aspect. Let's see.

SuperFormulaComplet · 9 Oct 2017, 09:15 (Ref:3773173)

NaBUru38>>
Sorry, I couldn't answer what you asked.

The most interesting thing in this series for me is who drives Mugen's car in final race Suzuka. Pierre Gasly or other driver.
I'm gonna go to Suzuka the weekend. I want to see his world level drive again.

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