Hamilton to replace Schumi at Mercedes

What we all have been expecting has finally happened.

Mercedes F1 team has just announced they hired Lewis Hamilton to replace Michael Schumacher for the 2013 season. Schumacher, 43, has failed to win a race since making a comeback to F1 with Mercedes in 2012. McLaren has announced that Sauber's Sergio Perez (MEX), 22, will replace Hamilton.

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Source: Bloomberg

Unique onboard footage F1

The other day I came across a "must share" video, which is shown below. It is unique footage of both Nico and Schumi in their 2011 Benz during test sessions.

Some basic specs of the Mercedes F1... it weighs only 640 kg (1411 pounds).

Das maschine (engine):
90 degrees V8, Mid, longitudinally mounted and weighing 95 kg, made of light alloy, displacing 2.4 liter, fuel injected, naturally aspirated redlining at 18k RPM

Zusatzlich maschine (additional engine):
Mercedes-Benz Electric Motor used in conjunction with KERS. Mid, longitudinally mounted with 80bhp / 60 kw.

The chassis is carbon-fibre composite with a honeycomb monocoque
Suspension uses double wishbone with push-rod actuated torsion bar springs,
Gearbox is a 7 speed Semi-Automatic,
Brakes are ventilated carbon ceramic discs.

How many different setting do you think the driver has at his disposal?

Surely it can't be less than the menu at your local Mc Donald's.

source: Ultimatecarpage.com, youtube