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Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member
Username: Tifosi12
Post Number: 1552
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2003 - 10:47 am: | |
Unfortunately the weather forecast improved, but with the current grid (Rubens, Trulli, Kimi, Ralf, Michael) we're bound for some interesting racing nevertheless.
Jack thanks for that story. Makes sense.
I find it fascinating how the powers of balance shift: Ferrari is back on the way up, the Williams stood still and the Mc Larens (at least Kimi) are moving forward again. What a season! |
Jack Habits (Ferraristuff)
Member
Username: Ferraristuff
Post Number: 849
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2003 - 10:05 am: | |
OK, so Rubens managed pole...
The story is that Ferrari specifically aimed for putting Rubens on pole with very little fuel on board after his little outing on Friday.
Being the second starter in the real qualifying session, his ultra fast time was intended to lure others into mistakes.
MS was set for 3rd spot (to be on the clean side of the track) and heavier fuel load.
Jack |
Dan (Bobafett)
Intermediate Member
Username: Bobafett
Post Number: 1079
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Friday, July 18, 2003 - 5:17 pm: | |
Mark,
That's absolutely awesome. If you've got some 'insiders' stories to share, by all means go ahead. I'm sure you got plenty of war stories.
--Dan |
Mark Collins (Markcollins)
Member
Username: Markcollins
Post Number: 291
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Friday, July 18, 2003 - 4:50 pm: | |
Dan
for many years I have Marshalled at Silverstone and now organise some of the Marshalls for the GP and other events, as a result I often end up with spare tickets, I put a few through a charity auction and the others to friends, family, other trackday/ car enthusiasts etc etc |
Dan (Bobafett)
Intermediate Member
Username: Bobafett
Post Number: 1075
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Friday, July 18, 2003 - 4:41 pm: | |
45 tickets??? Bringing the extended family?
--Dan |
Mark Collins (Markcollins)
Member
Username: Markcollins
Post Number: 290
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Friday, July 18, 2003 - 4:40 pm: | |
Well I decided not to go this year and gave away around 45 tickets in the end, big mistake, I've been ssitting around all day wishing i was there!!!!
Still if it's going ot rain on Sunday, I'll be able to watch it from the comfort of home! |
Dan (Bobafett)
Intermediate Member
Username: Bobafett
Post Number: 1069
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Friday, July 18, 2003 - 2:43 pm: | |
Should be exciting. It's really anybody's game at this point, which is how it should be!
--Dan |
Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member
Username: Tifosi12
Post Number: 1546
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Friday, July 18, 2003 - 12:27 pm: | |
First qualifying session:
1) Schumacher
2) Montoya
3) Ralf
...
19) Rubens
The Mc Larens ended up in the middle of the field, representing their current problems.
Rubens was very fast, but went off; hence the low time. But expect a good time for him tomorrow.
Looks like the Championship battle will be fought in the Schumacher home internally.
Forecast for Sunday is rain, good chance for the Bridgestones and the Regenmeister to fight back. Should make for an interesting race anyway.
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