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*SPOILERS* Chinese GP Race thread

Discussion in 'F1' started by GrigioGuy, Apr 18, 2009.

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  1. GrigioGuy

    GrigioGuy Splenda Daddy
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    So, it appears that the RedBulls are fast but may be fragile this race

    http://www.itv-f1.com/news_article.aspx?id=45605

    "Sebastian Vettel has admitted that he is no idea if the driveshaft problem that limited his mileage in Shanghai qualifying will be cured in time for the race.

    A seal issue stopped both Vettel and Mark Webber in practice this morning, and then reoccurred on Vettel's car in qualifying."


    We'll know in just under 9 hours!
     
  2. robert_c

    robert_c F1 Rookie

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    So can they work on the car between quali and the race? I thought park ferme stopped them from working on the car.
     
  3. atomicskiracer

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    does anyone know what time this race will be shown on the East Coast? Itll be on speed correct?
     
  4. mertini86

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    at 2:30 and the cars will be rolling at 3:00 AM est
     
  5. f308jack

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    Okay, 2.41 AM here in South Africa, how many hours do I have before the race? PLease?
     
  6. Etcetera

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    Countdown timer there.
     
  7. f308jack

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  8. jknight

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    I was reading this on another forum - it definitely explains Alonso's weight and grid position (unfortunately, it didn't show any other drivers than those below) (thank you BBC)


    BBC'S SPORT'S FUEL-ADJUSTED GRID (with projected race first pit stops*)
    1 Barrichello (lap 16)
    2 Button (lap 15)
    3 Trulli (lap 16)
    4 Vettel (lap 10)
    5 Webber (lap 11)
    6 Alonso (lap 8/9)
    7 Raikkonen (lap 19)
    8 Rosberg (lap 12)
    9 Hamilton (lap 20)
    10 Buemi (lap 19)
    * Calculated on the weight of fuel left in cars after qualifying had finished


    * * * *
    Carol
     
  9. GoFerrari28

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    According to AUTOSPORT, they are predicting rain, so if they are allowed to change to the intermediate or full wets at the start of the race, don't they also get to change their fuel loads as well?
     
  10. thirteendog

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    Alright guys I'm here in Tennessee trying to stay awake for the F1 race. Lord knows if I'll make it LOL. My DVR is set just in case.
     
  11. thirteendog

    thirteendog Formula 3

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    No I don't believe so, they do get a chance to change the rubber though. I don't think they can change the amout of wing they have on the car either.
     
  12. Isobel

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    I hear you. What a grind....no wonder Red Bull is a sponsor.
     
  13. SRT Mike

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    I'm usually a night owl but I will be glad when we get back to Europe. With Bernie and his "late starts" it just serves to make it super late here on the E. Coast. It sucks when the race doesn't even *start* until 3am!
     
  14. thirteendog

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    #14 thirteendog, Apr 19, 2009
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    I'm missing the vermouth so I'm just drinking Gin and lime rather than a martini. Red bull just screws with my stomache to much to mix. I'm hoping Webber wins the Silverstone race though. Which Silverstone is more like China than the other two tracks we've been too. I just hate trying to drive turn 1-4 at china.

    Anyone watching Formula One Debrief on Speed?
     
  15. Modeler

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    Feed chat is saying light rain is falling
     
  16. thirteendog

    thirteendog Formula 3

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    Still plenty of time for the track to dry.
     
  17. Modeler

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    Think so?

    # Heavy Rain
    # Max: 19°C 66°F
    # Wind: SSE 18mph
    # Hum: 90%
    # Press: 1011mB
    # Vis: Poor

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/1713
     
  18. WJHMH

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    I just hope I can stay awake, I've had a loooong day.

    Go BRAWN GP!
     
  19. Remy Zero

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    hi guys the track is wet?
     
  20. thirteendog

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    #20 thirteendog, Apr 19, 2009
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    I was going by what someone else said of light rain.

    FYI Lewis looks funny in a a suit and tie. LOL
     
  21. Modena360-66

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    seems to be still lightly raining now, the track is wet, but not too much.
     
  22. Chaos

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    the BBC coverage program has started and it looks fairly wet atm.
     
  23. jonnypops

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    do you guys know where to watch it online?

    Or it would be awesome, if someone could pass the passcode to the VIP_racing link
     
  24. Modeler

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    See PM
     
  25. Etcetera

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    Me too, please.

    :)
     

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