2014 NewF1/NewGP2 Silly Season

AustralianStig · Post by **AustralianStig** » 24 Jun 2014, 13:03

2013 NewF1 season thread and wiki

2014 NewF1 season wiki

2014 NewGP2 season wiki

Changes for 2014
- NewGP2 is born! Twelve more teams are joining the fray (the real life 2014 teams minus Campos, who must debut at GP3 level), with Carlin and Russian Time promoted to F1 and Marussia and Scorpion relegated to join DAMS, Hilmer and the like.
- NewGP2 will race at every F1 event, at 75% of the F1 race distance. Races will generally be 1-2 pit stops.
- The same points system will be used for both categories as 2013.
- EQ8 Caterham Racing must change their name, as affiliated teams are not allowed. (I suggest just making it EQ8 Racing but it's up to the team owner at the end of the day)
- Test drivers can no longer be snapped up by other teams without consent of the team they have a contract with (I don't know what I was thinking when I wrote that rule)
- However, drivers can now be loaned out to other teams. The loan period can be cancelled by either team without notice, and a driver may only race for one team per weekend. This will allow test/reserve drivers contracted to F1 teams to race for GP2 teams to gain race experience.
- Chassis will be developed before the season, and will work similar to the upgrade system from last season - more on this once we have contracts etc. sorted
- Upgrades will also work the same way, however once per year each team may use a "Joker card", where the upgrade is almost guaranteed to succeed. It's up to the team when they choose to play their card!

NewF1 Entries:
Teams listed in orange mean the owner is yet to confirm they will be participating this season

Red Bull Racing - Hermann95
Car 1 Driver: Kamui Kobayashi (1 year - No. 2 driver)
Car 2 Driver: Sebastian Vettel (2 years - No. 1 driver)
Test Driver: Sébastien Buemi (1 year)
Test Driver: António Félix da Costa (1 year) - on loan at Marussia

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes - kevinbotz
Car 3 Driver: Jenson Button (1 year)
Car 4 Driver: Mark Webber (1 year)
Test Driver: Gary Paffett (1 year)
Test Driver: Oliver Turvey (1 year) - on loan at DAMS

Lotus F1 Team - Freeze-O-Kimi
Car 5 Driver: Kimi Räikkönen (2 years)
Car 6 Driver: Romain Grosjean (1 year)
Test Driver: Giedo van der Garde (1 year)
Test Driver: Davide Valsecchi (1 year) - on loan at Racing Engineering

Scuderia Ferrari - HawkAussie
Car 7 Driver: Fernando Alonso (2 years)
Car 8 Driver: Jules Bianchi (1 year)
Test Driver: Davide Rigon (1 year) - on loan at Trident
Test Driver: Marc Gené (1 year)
Test Driver: Pedro de la Rosa (1 year)

Emirates Sauber F1 Team - peteroli34
Car 9 Driver: Timo Glock (1 year)
Car 10 Driver: Nico Hülkenberg (2 years)
Test Driver: Simona de Silvestro (1 year)
Test Driver: Christian Klien (1 year)

Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team - tristan1117
Car 11 Driver: Lewis Hamilton (1 year)
Car 12 Driver: Paul di Resta (1 year)
Test Driver: Jaime Alguersuari (1 year) - on loan at Virgin Racing (Formula E)

Williams Martini Racing - SeedStriker
Car 14 Driver: Pastor Maldonado (1 year)
Car 15 Driver: Valtteri Bottas (1 year)
Test Driver: Sergio Perez (1 year)

Sahara Force India F1 Team - good_Ralf
Car 16 Driver: Adrian Sutil (2 years)
Car 17 Driver: Nico Rosberg (2 years)
Test Driver: James Calado (1 year)
Test Driver: James Rossiter (1 year)

CEPSA Scuderia Toro Rosso - FMecha
Car 18 Driver: Daniel Ricciardo (1 year)
Car 19 Driver: Jean-Eric Vergne (1 year)
Test Driver: Jérôme d'Ambrosio (1 year)

Caterham F1 Team - takagi_for_the_win
Car 20 Driver: Charles Pic (2 years - No. 2 driver)
Car 21 Driver: Heikki Kovalainen (1 year - No. 1 driver)
Test Driver: Alexander Rossi (1 year)
Test Driver: Marcus Ericsson (1 year)

RT Russian Time Ferrari - V8fan12
Car 22 Driver: Kevin Magnussen (2 years)
Car 23 Driver: Jolyon Palmer (1 year)
Test Driver: Brendon Hartley (1 year)
Test Driver: Daniil Kvyat (1 year)

Carlin - Salamander
Car 24 Driver: Vitaly Petrov (2 years)
Car 25 Driver: Max Chilton (1 year)
Test Driver: Rafaelle Marciello (1 year)

NewGP2 Entries:

Marussia GP2 Team - roblomas52
Car 26 Driver: Alex Lynn (1 year)
Car 27 Driver: Antonio Felix da Costa - on loan from Red Bull
Test Driver: Pierre Gasly (1 year)
Test Driver: Carlos Sainz Jr. (1 year)

Scorpion Racing GP2 Team - CaptainGetz
Car 28 Driver: Robin Frijns (1 year)
Car 29 Driver: Felipe Nasr (2 years)
Test Driver: Conor Daly (1 year)
Test Driver: Louis Deletraz (1 year)

Racing Engineering - andrew
Car 30 Driver: Davide Valsecchi - on loan from Lotus
Car 31 Driver: Daniel Abt (1 year)
Test Driver: Patric Niederhauser (1 year)

DAMS - Collieafc
Car 32 Driver: Oliver Turvey - on loan from McLaren
Car 33 Driver: Alexander Sims (2 years) - Test contract
Test Driver: Alexander Sims (2 years)

ART Grand Prix - mrfakeboullier
Car 34 Driver: Fabio Leimer (1 year)
Car 35 Driver: Sam Bird (1 year)
Test Driver: Dino Zamparelli (1 year)
Test Driver: Tio Ellinas (1 year)

Hilmer Motorsport - Miguel98
Car 36 Driver: Adrian Quaife-Hobbs (1 year)
Car 37 Driver: Kimiya Sato (2 years)
Test Driver: Sage Karam - on loan at Chip Ganassi (USSC)
Test Driver: Ricardo Teixeira - on loan at Team Lazarus

Rapax - Ataxia
Car 38 Driver: Tom Dillmann (1 year)
Car 39 Driver: Sergio Canamasas (1 year)
Test Driver: Robert Visoiu (2 years)
Test Driver: Beitske Visser (2 years) - on loan at AVF (FR3.5)

Arden International - Bleu
Car 40 Driver: Stoffel Vandoorne (2 years)
Car 41 Driver: Rio Haryanto (1 year)
Test Driver: Dean Stoneman (1 year)
Test Driver: Aaro Vainio (1 year)
Test Driver: Matias Laine (1 year)

EQ8 Pic Life Racing Engines - Normal32
Car 42 Driver: Matthew Brabham (2 years)
Car 43 Driver: Facundo Regalia (1 year)
Test Driver: Katherine Legge (2 years)
Test Driver: Matias Rossi (1 year)

MP Motorsport - RedEyes504
Car 44 Driver: Mitch Evans (1 year)
Car 45 Driver: Kevin Korjus (1 year)
Test Driver: Daniel Cammish (1 year)
Test Driver: Pal Varhaug (1 year)

Trident Racing - Samster
Car 46 Driver: Davide Rigon - on loan from Ferrari
Car 47 Driver: Johnny Cecotto, Jr
Test Driver: Kevin Ceccon

Team Lazarus - Wizzie
Car 48 Driver (Round 1): Sergio Campana
Car 48 Driver (Rounds 2-5): Antonio Spavone
Car 48 Driver (Rounds 6-19): Giuseppe Cipriani
Car 49 Driver (Rounds 1-2): Kevin Giovesi
Car 49 Driver (Rounds 3-4): Francesco Dracone
Car 49 Driver (Rounds 5-13): Giacomo Ricci
Car 49 Driver (Rounds 14-19): Ricardo Teixeira - on loan from Hilmer Motorsport

Waiting list:
Ice1Racing

Post by **Miguel98** » 24 Jun 2014, 13:06

I would like to be one of the new players if I can.

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 24 Jun 2014, 13:06

I am indeed interested in making the Carlin epic speed hax setup work in F1.

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 24 Jun 2014, 13:42

STR confirms 2014

good_Ralf · Post by **good_Ralf** » 24 Jun 2014, 14:04

good_Ralf confirms he will run Force India in 2014

Bleu · Post by **Bleu** » 24 Jun 2014, 14:08

I would like to join and control one of GP2 teams.

andrew · Post by **andrew** » 24 Jun 2014, 14:40

I'll still control a gp2 team

takagi_for_the_win · Post by **takagi_for_the_win** » 24 Jun 2014, 14:59

Caterham would like to continue in F1 and pursue their aim of finishing in 14th and 15th position in every race.

SeedStriker · Post by **SeedStriker** » 24 Jun 2014, 15:34

Williams confirm that we'll be taking part of this new season

Post by **kevinbotz** » 24 Jun 2014, 15:46

McLaren will continue in Formula 1.

mrfakeboullier · Post by **mrfakeboullier** » 24 Jun 2014, 16:20

Can I take control of a GP2 team?

RedEyes504 · Post by **RedEyes504** » 24 Jun 2014, 17:00

Can I have a shot at GP2

Alextrax52 · Post by **Alextrax52** » 24 Jun 2014, 17:28

I'm back with Lotus again

(I am restricted to using my phone for now because my laptop is broken so I'll be a little slow to reply to stuff)

V8fan12 · Post by **V8fan12** » 24 Jun 2014, 20:54

I'd like to control one of the GP2 teams.

Julien · Post by **Julien** » 24 Jun 2014, 21:06

Gimme EQ8! And let's rename it to Pacific! Or Simtek

AustralianStig · Post by **AustralianStig** » 24 Jun 2014, 21:14

Just 7 existing entries left to confirm, and 1 new entry left!

Julien wrote:Gimme EQ8! And let's rename it to Pacific! Or Simtek

Sorry the new entries are decided by RNG, but I'll put you on the list!

roblo97 · Post by **roblo97** » 24 Jun 2014, 21:55

Marussia are participating in GP2 this year and really looking to bounce back up for 2015.

HawkAussie · Post by **HawkAussie** » 24 Jun 2014, 22:44

I comfirm for the 2014 season, as I will be withdrawing Felipe Massa from the team. Other plans are in the works at the moment

Normal32 · Post by **Normal32** » 24 Jun 2014, 23:16

I will confirm my intetions to run a GP2 Team

CaptainGetz12 · Post by **CaptainGetz12** » 25 Jun 2014, 02:01

I will run Scorpion again this year in GP2.

Gotta represent North America in this Euro series

Hermann95 · Post by **Hermann95** » 25 Jun 2014, 02:29

I'll confirm my entrie.

Peteroli34 · Post by **Peteroli34** » 25 Jun 2014, 09:10

Sauber look to continue with their 2013 form into 2014 and hopefully be able to stay with the frontrunner

AustralianStig · Post by **AustralianStig** » 26 Jun 2014, 03:33

Just waiting on Tristan, Onxy and apple2009 to confirm their entries, plus I still have one spare slot available even if all those players confirm.

As I want to get driver contract negotiation under way soon I'll wait 36 hours then will temporarily take control of any teams without players, if required.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 26 Jun 2014, 03:57

I'd like to enter, on the basis that I get either Trident or Lazarus

AustralianStig · Post by **AustralianStig** » 26 Jun 2014, 04:31

Wizzie wrote:I'd like to enter, on the basis that I get either Trident or Lazarus

I wouldn't usually let users choose their teams, but I'll agree to that as they're not exactly powerhouse GP2 teams and you've been a long supporter of the series. You're in!

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 26 Jun 2014, 04:51

AustralianStig wrote:
Wizzie wrote:I'd like to enter, on the basis that I get either Trident or Lazarus

I wouldn't usually let users choose their teams, but I'll agree to that as they're not exactly powerhouse GP2 teams and you've been a long supporter of the series. You're in!

In that case I pick Lazarus. We're now accepting any and all paydrivers who want a few events in a GP2 car :mrgreen:

AustralianStig · Post by **AustralianStig** » 27 Jun 2014, 23:45

OK, while I don't have a full complement of players as yet I'd like to get the game moving, so it's time to assign teams to everyone and then you can post your plans for the season.

Teams:

As Onxy Wrecked and apple2009 have not posted, they have been removed from the waiting list. Tristan1117 also has not posted to confirm he will be returning to run Mercedes, but he'll keep the team unless his absence stretches on for a long time. Therefore the RNG gods (with a little help from Wizzie) have spoken, and teams will be run by the following:

Russian Time - V8fan12
Racing Engineering - andrew
DAMS - VACANT
ART Grand Prix - mrfakeboullier
Hilmer Motorsport - Miguel98
Rapax - Normal32
Arden International - Bleu
EQ8 Racing - VACANT
MP Motorsport - RedEyes504
Trident Racing - Julien
Team Lazarus - Wizzie

V8fan is the lucky one to take the step up to F1 in his first season, taking Russian Time. If you are unhappy with your team and would like to take one of the vacant spots please post your intentions - first in best dressed.

Now that everyone has a team, you need to post your full team name.

Full team name: (Include sponsorship if you'd like, this is just for aesthetic reasons but I'll veto any unrealistic sponsors)

Chassis development:
This works similar to upgrades throughout the season, except on a larger scale. Instead of only being able to upgrade one area, reliability, race pace and quali pace are all upgraded. (I have excluded tyre life and pit stops - as these are only available to upgrade mid-season)

The degree of of each upgrade must then be chosen, as per the following:

- Very conservative - very high chance of success, very small gains
- Conservative - high chance of success, small gains
- Standard - average chance of success, average gains
- Radical - low chance of success, high gains
- Very radical - very low chance of success, very high gains

So an example of what a team may go for is below:

- Reliability - standard
- Race pace - radical
- Qualifying pace - conservative

Depending on where the team finished in the previous system is how powerful the upgrades are (although chance of success is the same for all teams), and also teams that were promoted will receive more powerful upgrades than other teams to reflect the sponsorship money injection. To make things more interesting, teams that were relegated last season also receive a bonus, similar to a "parachute payment" in the English Football League.

Engines:
Teams may stick with their existing engine deals (including Mecachrome for teams from GP2), but if they wish to change to a new engine supplier the following rules must be followed:

Change to existing F1/GP2 supplier (such as switching from Mercedes to Ferrari, or from Renault to Mecachrome): Chassis development must have at least one Radical or Very Radical change, and may not have anything more conservative than Standard for the other parameters.

Change to a new supplier (such as switching to Honda): Chassis development parameters must all be Radical or Very Radical.

Develop in-house engine (for customer teams) / take full control of engine development (works teams): Chassis development parameters must all be Very Radical, but team takes full control of engine development, can choose who they supply etc.

Each engine supplier now has their own hidden parameters, and their decisions are controlled by RNG (unless anyone decides to take control of engine development). They may refuse teams, but in most cases this is unlikely unless people try something illogical.

Driver contracts:
Many teams have drivers with expired contracts. Obviously these need to be ratified before the start of the season, but can wait until after the test days if teams wish to take the risk of missing out on all the good drivers. Don't forget that teams can loan drivers to other teams, so GP2 teams that miss out on drivers will still have the option to negotiate with other team owners if they are interested in temporarily signing their reserve drivers. Offers should be made in the following format:

Code: Select all

Driver name:
Role: (No. 1, No. 2, Equal driver, Test, Test with loan option)
Contract length:
Clauses:

Note, if drivers have signed a Test with Loan Option contract, they will accept any loans (within reason), but if they have any other type of contract they may refuse to go on loan.

So to recap, post your full team name, your chassis plans, engine plans and driver contract plans.

Any questions?

Normal32 · Post by **Normal32** » 27 Jun 2014, 23:52

Could i please take EQ8?

AustralianStig · Post by **AustralianStig** » 27 Jun 2014, 23:56

Normal32 wrote:Could i please take EQ8?

Done - don't forget with EQ8 you have the option to rename the team.

CaptainGetz12 · Post by **CaptainGetz12** » 27 Jun 2014, 23:57

So GP2 teams all use the same engine and can't adjust it in any way? Just wanna make sure.

AustralianStig · Post by **AustralianStig** » 27 Jun 2014, 23:59

CaptainGetz12 wrote:So GP2 teams all use the same engine and can't adjust it in any way? Just wanna make sure.

Nope, same rules apply for them as F1, so Scorpion can stick with Cosworth, switch to another supplier, bring in a new supplier or create an in-house engine.

CaptainGetz12 · Post by **CaptainGetz12** » 28 Jun 2014, 00:03

AustralianStig wrote:
CaptainGetz12 wrote:So GP2 teams all use the same engine and can't adjust it in any way? Just wanna make sure.

Nope, same rules apply for them as F1, so Scorpion can stick with Cosworth, switch to another supplier, bring in a new supplier or create an in-house engine.

What will the suppliers be for GP2? This would be the first season where they won't all just use Mecachromes, so what would be available?

Your latest setup post says that we need to announce what drivers and engines we will be using, but we don't know what's even available for either formula in regards to engines...

Normal32 · Post by **Normal32** » 28 Jun 2014, 00:08

AustralianStig wrote:
Normal32 wrote:Could i please take EQ8?

Done - don't forget with EQ8 you have the option to rename the team.

Thanks
Team Name:Life Racing Engines
Full Name:EQ8 Pic Life Racing Engines
Chassis Planes:
- Very Radical Race Pace update
- Very Radical Reliability update
- Very Radical Quali Pace update
Engine Planes:
Making in-house engines

Driver Planes:
(in order of preference)
Driver 1:
Sam Brabham 2 Years Clauses:None
Matthew Brabham 2 Years Clauses:None
Julian Leal 2 Years Clauses:None
Louis Deletraz :lol:

2 Years Clauses:None

Driver 2:
Danica Patrick 1 Year Clauses:A number 1 seat if you perform better than expected
Facundo Regalia 1 Year Clauses:None
Max Chilton 1 Year Clauses:Secured seat if you are reliable enough

Test Driver:
Katherine Legge 2 Years Clauses:A seat for your home GP
Matias Rossi 2 Years Clauses:None
Al Unser III 2 Years Clauses:Seat for home GP

AustralianStig · Post by **AustralianStig** » 28 Jun 2014, 00:30

CaptainGetz12 wrote:
AustralianStig wrote:
CaptainGetz12 wrote:So GP2 teams all use the same engine and can't adjust it in any way? Just wanna make sure.

Nope, same rules apply for them as F1, so Scorpion can stick with Cosworth, switch to another supplier, bring in a new supplier or create an in-house engine.

What will the suppliers be for GP2? This would be the first season where they won't all just use Mecachromes, so what would be available?

Your latest setup post says that we need to announce what drivers and engines we will be using, but we don't know what's even available for either formula in regards to engines...

Sorry if it wasn't clear, the same suppliers that supplied F1 teams in 2013, plus Mecachrome are counted as existing suppliers and are available to all teams, both F1 and GP2. But you can also approach any real life engine manufacturer (such as Honda, Chevrolet etc) or build in house. Hope that makes sense?

Normal32 that entry looks fine, but don't forget to post engine plans. Great to see Life back in motorsport! Also, are they still based in Malaysia?

Normal32 · Post by **Normal32** » 28 Jun 2014, 00:42

AustralianStig wrote:Normal32 that entry looks fine, but don't forget to post engine plans. Great to see Life back in motorsport! Also, are they still based in Malaysia?

Silly me,they are based in Italy,and i update the post :idea:

AustralianStig · Post by **AustralianStig** » 28 Jun 2014, 02:14

Normal32 wrote:Team Name:Life Racing Engines
Full Name:EQ8 Pic Life Racing Engines
Chassis Planes:
- Standard Race Pace update
- Standard Reliability update
- Standard Quali Pace update
Engine Planes:
Making in-house engines

Sorry that's actually not possible, if you build in-house engines you need to set each parameter for chassis to Very Radical - are you ok with that or do you want to choose another engine?

If Life plans to build their own engines, they will be available as a supplier to any other teams (come on Red Bull, we know you want to become Red Bull-Life!) that they agree to deal with. If any teams decide to go with them, they are classed as a new engine supplier as it is their first season, so make sure your chassis plans reflect that as per the rules for new suppliers.

Just a reminder of the engine rules:

Stick with current engine supplier - Chassis development is unaffected.

Change to existing F1/GP2 supplier (such as switching from Mercedes to Ferrari, or from Renault to Mecachrome): Chassis development must have at least one Radical or Very Radical change, and may not have anything more conservative than Standard for the other parameters.

Change to a new supplier (such as switching to Honda): Chassis development parameters must all be Radical or Very Radical.

Develop in-house engine (for customer teams) / take full control of engine development (works teams): Chassis development parameters must all be Very Radical, but team takes full control of engine development, can choose who they supply etc.

Normal32 · Post by **Normal32** » 28 Jun 2014, 02:15

Very radical with the same plans.

Post by **Miguel98** » 28 Jun 2014, 08:38

Full Team Name: Hilmer Motorsport (I can keep the name right?)

Chassis development:
Reliability - Conservative
Race Pace - Standard
Qualifying Pace - Radical

Engine: Stick with the current engines

Driver Contracts:

Driver: Name: Adrian Quaife-Hobs
Role: Driver nº1
Contract Length: 1 Years
Clauses:

Driver: Alex Lynn
Role: Driver nº2
Contract Length: 1 Year
Clauses:

Driver: Sage Karam
Role: Test Driver
Contract Length: 2 Years
Clauses:

Driver: Dean Stoneman
Role: Driver nº1
Contract Length: 1 Year
Clauses:

Driver: Kimiya Sato
Role: Driver nº2
Contract Length: 2 Years
Clauses:

Driver: Ricardo Teixeira
Role: Test Driver
Contract Length: 3 Years
Clauses:

I'm not too sure what to put in clauses, can you clarify that?

andrew · Post by **andrew** » 28 Jun 2014, 08:49

Full team name: racing engineering
Chassis development all standard
Engine: current engines

Driver contract
1 Fabio Leimer (I have him right so I don't need to offer him anything?) if I do he is being offered 0.9m

Driver 2
Robin frinjs 0.9 m (equal Status)
Kevin mangnussen 0.9m (equal status)
Daniel Abt 0.5m (number 2 driver)

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 28 Jun 2014, 09:15

Full team name: CEPSA Scuderia Toro Rosso
Chassis development: All Standard (no engine change)
Contracts: One year renewal for all drivers, if possible, no clauses attached