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Scuderia Toro Rosso's Jean-Eric Vergne & Williams F1's Dr Mark Gillan

France is in the F1 spotlight again!  Three French drivers (Jean-Eric Vergne, Romain Grosjean and Charles Pic) will be racing in 2012;  and there is talk, too, of a return of the French GP.  At the forefront of the Renaissance, shoulder-to-shoulder with Grosjean, is the precociously-talented Vergne, a 21-year-old whose  path to F1, backed by Red Bull from an early stage, has been straight and true:  a successful karting career led to FRenault Campus, FRenault Eurocup, British F3 and, last year, World Series by Renault.  Jean-Eric won that British F3 Championship in 2010 (driving for Trevor Carlin) and he finished runner-up in the 2011 WSR Championship, again racing for Carlin.   After some late 2011 season Friday morning outings with Scuderia Toro Rosso and then a sparkling test for both STR and Red Bull Racing at Abu Dhabi, Jean-Eric (known by the diminutive "JEV") clinched the STR race drive for 2012.  We spoke to him at STR's headquarters in Faenza, Italy.  Also joining us on Episode 52 is the new Williams Chief Operations Engineer, Dr Mark Gillan.  Highly-rated in the industry after successful careers at McLaren, Jaguar,Toyota and at the University of Surrey, where he was a Professor of Vehicle Engineering, Mark is a key part of the new face of WilliamsF1 - one that includes Mike Coughlin's style of engineering, Jason Somerville's aero department, Renault engines and Bruno Senna.  

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SHOW NOTES ANSWERED QUESTIONS
Caroline, Los Angeles | @Chapman Almeida

How optimistic is Williams for the 2012 season considering the performance of 2011 and the personal changes.

Jack Leslie, UK | @JackLeslieF1

Who will be the better driver in 2012, Senna or Maldonado?

George W. Baker, Santa Monica, CA | @gwbaker

For Dr. Gillan: How close are we to another rethink with respect to aero in lieu of all the tweaks to the current iteration? Are there any radical ideas that have been kicking around that might be worth exploring and testing as a joint exercise?

Andreas form Cyprus

Question to Dr.Gillan…Has the 2012 car found the speed of the fw33 with the ebd or is it even faster??

mad79-romania

its Vernie the correct pronuntiation

Funkmastabuzz,Bristol | @Funkmastabuzz

Did you think it was a bit strange Renault spoke out about their “active ride” when the norm is to hide such technology?

Michael Ardron, Sheffield

For Dr. Gillian. When your recruiting young engineers, who are relativley fresh out of university, what key factors do you look for?

mad79-romania

if u delay the show next week,you can comment the Caterham car since its launch is on 26 january!

Pratik Patel, London | @Patelscope

Hi, Peter, Now that Reactive ride is banned by FIA, how much different will it make to Lotus, Ferrari, Merc and other teams after all the development must be done on it?

Santino Sirignano

There are plenty of drivers with Senna’s ability. Very few have his budget. To say that he was employed on his skill alone and not his financial backing is an insult to any genuine F1 fan.

Kera Rotterdam

Scrabs was showing some great 2012 car sketches today. Would we see him on the next show?

Jonathan - Northumberland | @kodabar

Looking back at the radical technology from the 1980s (of which Williams was such a pioneer), do you feel that there is less scope for experimental innovation now? And looking forward, can you imagine what the technology will be like in 20 years time?

Travis from Colorado

I feel Kimi is one of the fastest drivers around. If there was a way to get him and Vettel, Hamilton, and Alonso in the same car, I think he would still be a force to be reckoned with. What are your thoughts on his possibilities with this new Lotus GP car? how important is having the right car vs raw talent and just being able to get the most out of the setup, primarily the new pirellis. I read in Racer one of the reasons Vettel outpaced Webber and Hamilton is that he can drive those tires better, and he can keep them cooler. Obviously he’s a talented driver, but i’d love Kimi to be the one to really challenge him this year in the black car.

Ivan Illan, SPAIN | @mckormick

Hi, will Bottas had an important role in the FW34’s development? Good luck from a big Williams’ fan.

Ivan, Sofia | @ivannikoloff

How important do you think is the F1 simulator work for preparing you to drive the real car at Abu Dhabi?
Is the F1 simulator what we see on their TV clips?

Funkmastabuzz,Bristol | @Funkmastabuzz

Do you know what team will be launching their car first, and when please

Pratik Patel | @Patelscope

Hi Peter, Question for Mark, do Williams see ’12 as a write-off as new tech team adjusts, engine switch to Renault and change in rev change too. Is Brunno or Maldonado in Plan for long or short-term?

Thanks

Funkmastabuzz,Bristol | @Funkmastabuzz

Any news on what our good friend Rubino will be doing next year. I for one will miss him as im sure many others will :(

Show notes still have to be added.
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Dr. John Kirby (Nottingham, East Midlands) | @csljohnkirby

Another suberb show, and excellent after show show, your connection between the sport and the supporter is wonderful. Ron Dennis deserves credit for his award winning building.

abbas aboubakr , algeria

question : are the mclaren team going to copy the Williams gearbox ? because the driveshaft look pretty lower than the last year

Matt USA

Staistics for team members who have been on Winning teams.

Matt USA

Exciting Times and location.

Matt USA

Electronic viewing and audible aids for rear and side visibilty.

Matt USA

Looking foward to the up coming tests in Spain.

Matt USA

Hope Lewis Hamilton is more relaxed this year.

abbas aboubakr , algeria

question : is the ride of the car is more higher than the last year car ? and can they improve that ?

Matt USA

Showing wording from Episode 52.

Matt USA

The new Mclaren looks great in design and overall effect.

Matt USA

Must have been a great day at Mclaren.

Jan, Arnhem Netherlands | @heron1999

Another one for scarbs; how many of the teams and which would you expect to stay away from the stepped nose?

Jan, Arnhem Netherlands | @heron1999

How did McLaren manage their nose? At first I thought they lowered the front of the tub. But on the comparison (26 to 27)photos the front of the tub looks even higher. The tip of the nose is lower I can see that…

Anders, Stockholm, Sweden | @F1Superswede

Could the actual exhaust outlets have been disguised on the launch car?

Anders, Stockholm, Sweden | @F1Superswede

How much do you think that the MP4-27 will change until we see it on the grid for the Australian GP?

Andreas from Cyprus

question to scarbs: didnt the rules say that the exhaust exit should be a circle…so is that exhaust exit the mclaren has on their launch car legal?? and doesnt it look too small??

Andreas from Cyprus

question to scarbs: didnt the rules say that the exhaust exit should be a circle…so is that exhaust exit the mclaren has on their launch car legal?? and doesnt it look too small??

Andreas from Cyprus

question to scarbs: didnt the rules say that the exhaust exit should be a circle…so is that exhaust exit the mclaren has on their launch car legal?? and doesnt it look too small??

Adam, Leicester

Question for Scarbs:
Under 2012 technical regulations, can exhaust placement influence rear tyre heating?

Effectively using the exhausts as a tyre warm-up aid.

Funkmastabuzz,Bristol | @funkmatabuzz

Looks like Mclaren have ditched the 2011 side-pods and gone with the traditional style. What does Scarbs think about the changes.

Dr. John Kirby (Nottingham, East Midlands) | @csljohnkirby

On a separate point, Rubens did so well in testing for Indycar, and I know he is a racer at heart but what a great shame his final year of racing in #F1 was not a farewell one, where he could have be clapped out by all. He has been a great ambassador for motorsport.

Dr. John Kirby (Nottingham, East Midlands) | @csljohnkirby

The snout of the new MP4-27, is nothing like I imagined, the front end look great

Sandy | @So that's the case? Quite a revealtoin that is.

So that’s the case? Quite a revealtoin that is.

Jenay | @Such an ipmresisve answer! You've beaten us all with that!

Such an ipmresisve answer! You’ve beaten us all with that!

Andre, Augsburg (Germany)

I see that people like to discuss the Rubens situation. My opinion is that all those years of experience he has didn’t make him a top driver. He should have been clearly dominant over Pastor but he was outpaced several times. He should have been Button’s biggest rival during the Brawn year and he wasn’t. And finally he was behind Michael most of the time during the Ferrari era. He is quite good in the rain, but makes mistakes frequently during the season as well. So what do you expect? Brawn didn’t want him anymore, now it’s Frank’s turn. F1 is about results. If experience was so important, neither Vettel nor Hamilton would have been world champions so soon. I have a lot of respect for Rubens, but honestly, he didn’t deliver. A top driver has to be fast and consistent. Rubens is not consistent and his speed comes only under special circumstances. This is my humble opinion.

Andre, Augsburg (Germany)

FIA is constantly quenching all the fun and excitement from Formula 1 by blocking new clever technical solutions like the new “active” suspension. I’m with Ross Brawn, stablish a budget cap and loosen the restrictions. Let the engineers put their talent on track! Let smaller teams surprise the big ones with new revolutionary solutions, let the cars be different! FIA is acting like an enemy. Another thing I don’t understand, how and why other teams get to know what a particular team is submitting for approval? Weren’t things supposed to be secret?

glenn / new york city | @glennnnn

when will formula 1 increase they’re wheel size, pirelli was interested in doing so.. any news??

Morteza from Iran | @Morteza_91

How important is Bruno Senna for the future of Williams F1 team? His uncle drove there which ended in a very unfortunate event. I think it is the beginning of a new era for Williams’ future.

Somerset | @JonL_2013

Do you think Jules Bianchi will be Force India’s 3rd driver this year?

Danny, Martigny (Switzerland)

Good fixing, good show. Thank You again.

I’m sure that Williams will perform well (TOP6) in 2012. With or without Peugeot the Le Mans Racing will be equally good within the next two years thanks Audi, HPD and Toyota…

Funkmastabuzz,Bristol | @funkmastabuzz

Not Magny cours I hope. Paul Ricard would be much better IMO

Funkmastabuzz,Bristol | @funkmastabuzz

Sorry!!! Lotus car launch is 5th of Feb 4 pm online NOT March…….My fault not Scarbs

Santino Sirignano

why no acknowledgement of Rubens?? from Williams itself for his services i mean, something wrong here…

Chris Chalmers Gravesend | @chris_chalmers

Apparently Lewis Hamilton has to testify! Such a shame not to see stutil in a car next year

Funkmastabuzz,Bristol | @funkmastabuzz

Well said Mike!!! I hope were wrong

Mike, S/W Scotland

Williams now have very little experience between their drivers, which will hinder development of the car. History shows that experience is crucial from at least one driver

Funkmastabuzz,Bristol | @funkmastabuzz

Lotus to launch their car on-line March 5th according to a Scabs tweet

Caroline, Los Angeles

Im pleased to hear Ed Wood is still at Williams.

Santino Sirignano

why no acknowledgement of Rubens??

Funkmastabuzz,Bristol | @funkmastabuzz

Good evening all!! :)

Santino Sirignano

your saying Rubens isnt talented or doesnt have more potential, were just after the cash!!!!!!



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