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Discussion in 'F1' started by Ferraripilot, Apr 10, 2012.

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  1. robert_c

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    #51 robert_c, Apr 11, 2012
    I thought you were going to say Seb crashes into Kimi on pit lane, a la Canada '08.
     
  2. tifosi12

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    #52 tifosi12, Apr 11, 2012
    Interesting. Somewhat disappointing but not surprising.
     
  3. coinball

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    #53 coinball, Apr 11, 2012
    That sounds like some weak sauce to me; I want to see some upgrades beyond just different color DRS buttons...
     
  4. tifosi12

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    #54 tifosi12, Apr 11, 2012
    It is weak. The aero change they need is so fundamental that it will take a lot, probably even crash tests and that takes time. Hence the Euro ETA.
     
  5. Simon^2

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    #55 Simon^2, Apr 11, 2012
    Finally some innovative thinking from Maranello! The ferrari may be quicker running sideways.
     
  6. tifosi12

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    #56 tifosi12, Apr 11, 2012
    You caught me before I could fix that darn spell checker
     
  7. Simon^2

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    #57 Simon^2, Apr 11, 2012
    :D
     
  8. schumacherf2006

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    #58 schumacherf2006, Apr 11, 2012
    Qualifying

    Button
    Schumi
    Kimi!

    race

    Schumi
    Button
    HAM
     
  9. Remy Zero

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    #59 Remy Zero, Apr 11, 2012
    A Michael pole is very possible here. But i don't wanna get my hopes too high after such a disappointing race pace for both Merc cars.

    Hopefully they have ironed out the issues well.

    Pole and race :

    1) MS
    2) The rest..
     
  10. DF1

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    FRA - nice city with a really big airport :)
    #60 DF1, Apr 12, 2012
  11. subirg

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    #61 subirg, Apr 12, 2012
    Quali is no big deal here because passing will be easy. Ferrari are utterly hosed. Merc will quali well and get hosed in the race. Mclaren will do ok in quali and disappear into the distance for an easy 1:2 win. If it rains, all bets are off as usual!
     
  12. Fan512bbi

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    #62 Fan512bbi, Apr 12, 2012
    This I would like to see :)
     
  13. DF1

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    FRA - nice city with a really big airport :)
    #63 DF1, Apr 12, 2012
    Will need a new gearbox. In the press.
     
  14. Isobel

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    #64 Isobel, Apr 12, 2012
    Interesting. Nico's treated Micheal very well here in the past. Kept his car far enough away during quali and the race, Shoe wasn't bothered by his fumes.

    If the car is as good as some expect, could be Nico's first win !!!

    Nah, won't happen. 2012 WDC McHam is due.

    Lewis/Jensen/Vettel with a surprise drive from one of the Fauxti.
     
  15. Simon^2

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    #65 Simon^2, Apr 12, 2012
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    #66 Ferraripilot, Apr 12, 2012
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    #68 Ferraripilot, Apr 12, 2012
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    F2012 has one outside physical update in the form of a two step sidepod/crash structure bit which appears to simply grasp airflow where the crash structure would normally be blunt. Clever idea.
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  19. Aircon

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    #69 Aircon, Apr 12, 2012
    The German media presented a gherkin to Sebastian Vettel today after his comments about Narain Karthikeyan after Malaysia according to Lee McKenzie
     
  20. classic308

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    #70 classic308, Apr 12, 2012
    Rosberg doesn't think the MB tire issues are resolved.

    Hammy penalty could make things interesting up front. If its dry Button should take it....

    I'm more interested in seeing if ferrari's updates are worth anything....
     
  21. tifosi12

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    #71 tifosi12, Apr 12, 2012
    Latest reports indicate at least one phase of rain. Could be good. :)
     
  22. Ferraripilot

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    #72 Ferraripilot, Apr 12, 2012


    Alonso has said they will struggle getting into Q3 so I'm not expecting the Ferrari updates to be worth anything. They won't make any real progress until Mugello.

    If Merc indeed don't have their tires sorted then it's Jensen's race to lose IMO.
     
  23. kraftwerk

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    #73 kraftwerk, Apr 12, 2012
    Ermm he will have to try some overtaking then..:)
     
  24. classic308

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    #74 classic308, Apr 12, 2012
    very easy to do in China.
     
  25. GordonC

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    #75 GordonC, Apr 12, 2012
    He's just trying on his old Great Train Robbery jacket! ;)
     
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