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Bahrain GP predictions ..?

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  1. kraftwerk

    kraftwerk Two Time F1 World Champ

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    1. Lewis
    2. Kimi (don't think he will break his bad luck here)
    3. Heikki
    4. Kubica
    5. Massa (do or die now)

    Boring choice's I know..

    Bahrain GP factfile
    Monday, 31 March 2008 00:00

    Sakhir by numbers

    Circuit length: 3.362 miles

    Type of circuit: Purpose-built permanent track


    Track designer: Hermann Tilke


    Number of laps: 57

    Lap record: 1m30.252s (Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, 2004)

    Last year's pole time: 1m32.652s (Felipe Massa, Ferrari)

    Fastest corner: Turn 12 - flat-out sweeping right-hander, 160mph

    Overtaking opportunities: Average. The typically Tilke-designed slow final corner onto a long back straight means turn one is a realistic shot to try an overtaking move. Other than that, the twisty infield section means passing opportunities are limited


    Usual weather: F1's only desert event ensures it is invariably always a hot and sunny weekend.

    Chances of a first corner crash: Low. Although a long run down to a tight first turn could be a recipe for chaos, there has been none of note as yet...
    From ITV
     
  2. 134282

    134282 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    I think we'll see something no one's ever seen at a Formula One race before. I can't wait. :)
     
  3. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Boring and realistic. +1

    Whatcha talkin' about Carbon?
     
  4. ferraridude615

    ferraridude615 F1 Veteran

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    Massa get decapitated by Luca after he DNFs again?
     
  5. Simon^2

    Simon^2 F1 World Champ

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    MaXXX won't show up.
     
  6. kraftwerk

    kraftwerk Two Time F1 World Champ

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    :D :D LOL funny...But who's gonna BEAT who then..?
     
  7. ferraridude615

    ferraridude615 F1 Veteran

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    1. Kimi (Of course)
    2. Massa ( his job is on the line, he better do well)
    3. Kubica
    4. Hamilton
    5. Heidfeld
     
  8. RP

    RP F1 World Champ

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    Hmmmmmm........I think you will see a pre race parade of two of the most incredible Ferraris on the planet, one old (1960's), and one very new. Both owned by one of FChat's absolute finest. I only hope they show this on the SpeedTV broadcast. If not I am sure someone will post photos. Carbon, am I right?


    My prediction:

    1) Kimi
    2) Phil
    3) Nick
    4) Heikki
    5) Lewis or Robert
     
  9. Senna1994

    Senna1994 F1 World Champ

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    1) Kimi
    2) Massa
    3) Lewis
    4) HK
    5) Nick
    6) Robert

    Boring but Realistic IMHO.
     
  10. yzee

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    You got it! Well I mean Ron's take. And Tony's too
     
  11. yzee

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    I heard there will be P-Cars
     
  12. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Ah yes, that's it. Our very own Napolis and his P4/5, aka Enzo (which is what gets Carbon excited).

    Yeah, we can only hope Speed shows that. Somebody better post a pic on here.
     
  13. cantsleepnk

    cantsleepnk Formula Junior

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    Another boring and realistic prediction:

    1.Kimi
    2.Massa
    3.Heikki
    4.Hammi
    5.Trulli
    6.Quick Nick
    7.Rosberg
    8.Kubica
     
  14. jknight

    jknight F1 Veteran

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    Lewis
    Kimi
    Heikki
    Kubica
    Massa
    Alonso
    * * * * *

    Carol
     
  15. yzee

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    High winds, sand, and no TC.
     
  16. jk0001

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  17. stevanford

    stevanford Karting

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    I think Massa will win followed by Kimi and lewis third.
     
  18. Remy Zero

    Remy Zero Two Time F1 World Champ

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    +1

    i see Massa taking pole and a win here.
     
  19. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Just from playing it on my PS3 it got some really iffy corners. There are like 2 nasty hairpins, and a few more nasty corners you can't see the apex. Hard to find any kind of decent rhythm and flow. I think only China is worse. Tilke is a troll.

    Coming back to Massa: Having won it, shows that he is good at this track, agreed. But the tricky corners combined with some sand blowing onto the track and no TC would make me think otherwise. We'll see.
     
  20. Senna3xWC

    Senna3xWC F1 Rookie

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    1. Hamilton
    2. Kimi
    3. HK
    4. Heidfeld
    5. Rosberg
    6. Kubicka
    7. Webber
    8. Barrichello

    Massa will drive a safe race to avoid another DNF but he won't be on pace as a result.
     
  21. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Good point. Just use a softer setup, kinda like a rain setup and the car becomes much more forgiving. Also less fast, but it would increase chances for making it through dramatically.
     
  22. Remy Zero

    Remy Zero Two Time F1 World Champ

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    well, i won on F1 2006 using a Toyota. the corner after the 2nd hairpin is really tricky tho.
     
  23. kraftwerk

    kraftwerk Two Time F1 World Champ

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    Brian/Andreas is the PS3 worth buying..for it's F1 game .?
     
  24. Pirate75

    Pirate75 Karting

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    1. Davidson
    2. Sutil
    3. Piquet
    4. Sato
    5. Glock

    What? This is the race where Super Aguri turns it all around...Hooray for Takumo!

    Seriously though, just seems that it has become a race of which order the top 6, really the top 4, are going to finish in. Although my hearts with the Scuderia, I wish the teams were more competitive. It would make for a better race.
     
  25. Pirate75

    Pirate75 Karting

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    Yes, I did it for that reason...plus GT5 is coming out this month
     

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