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McLaren 1-2 in FP2. Anybody get a chance to see it? How's the track look?
Chris Elyea
10-30-2009, 11:29 AM
It looks stunning! It seemed to be working well, too. Lots of overshoots as the drivers are still learning the track. Nico Rosberg said the simulator is one thing, getting out there to find where the bumps are and feeling the grip is another. We won't know for sure about the pit lane exit tunnel until the race - it's basically Brazil with a roof.
The air and track did not cool off very much after the sun went down, so that may not affect the race much. Definitely everybody was trying to figure out the correct balance between low drag on the longest straight in F1 and high downforce for the twisty marina sector. Dusty in the runoff areas and probably off line, too. If Bob Varsha and crew saw any difference between the tire compounds, they didn't mention it.
Driver and car-wise, it's Friday, so you can't believe everything you see. Apparently Kobayashi is a quick learner because he's fast for being a new guy in a Toyota. McLarens, Red Bulls, and Buemi in the Toro Rosso were all quick. I felt that the Brawns were playing possum, as they did their usual thing of running fast only at the very end.
Kimi seemed to be struggling, but we'll see on Saturday. Fisi is still nowhere to be seen, so if Kovy can finish (no pun intended), McLaren will easily wrap up 3rd in the constructors. (I almost don't want to mention that for fear of being blamed for jinxing them!)
DJ Lazy
10-31-2009, 08:14 AM
Hamilton claims pole at Abu Dhabi!! :clap:
Red Bulls 2 & 3... Brawns 5 & 6...
Kovy out in Q2 with a transmission problem.:thumbsdow
rage2
10-31-2009, 10:55 AM
Crushing lap by Lewis. Fuel weights just came out. Lewis isn't really light.
1 Lewis Hamilton: 658.5 kg
2 Sebastian Vettel: 663 kg
3 Mark Webber: 660 kg
4 Rubens Barrichello: 655 kg
5 Jenson Button: 657 kg
6 Jarno Trulli: 661 kg
7 Robert Kubica: 654.5 kg
8 Nick Heidfeld: 664 kg
9 Nico Rosberg: 665 kg
10 Sébastien Buemi: 661.5 kg
11 Kimi Räikkönen: 692 kg
12 Kamui Kobayashi: 694.3 kg
13 Heikki Kovalainen: 697 kg
14 Kazuki Nakajima: 704 kg
15 Jaime Alguersuari: 696.5 kg
16 Fernando Alonso: 708.3 kg
17 Vitantonio Liuzzi: 695 kg
18 Adrian Sutil: 696 kg
19 Romain Grosjean: 710.8 kg
20 Giancarlo Fisichella: 692.5 kg
DJ Lazy
10-31-2009, 12:08 PM
^^ Renaults are fueled pretty heavy.. wow..
ryanallan
10-31-2009, 12:33 PM
I am going to make the same pics as you, Mibz, so I can keep my spot in the pool haha
cycosis
10-31-2009, 01:28 PM
What time is the race on at calgary time?
Originally posted by ryanallan
I am going to make the same pics as you, Mibz, so I can keep my spot in the pool haha Hahahaha, asshole!
Originally posted by cycosis
What time is the race on at calgary time? It's 6:00am and that takes into account the time change. So 6:00am real-time, 7:00am IF YOU FORGET TO CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS.
DJ Lazy
10-31-2009, 02:57 PM
Originally posted by Mibz
Hahahaha, asshole!
I wouldn't worry about it... the website is putting "?" in place of names for the final race so no one can copy. ;) Other than in my prediction page, I can't see what I put...
Come to think of it, that's how it should have been all year..
ryanallan
10-31-2009, 05:28 PM
oh no !
Ya, this is how is should have been all year.
I feel slightly pressured now :eek:
Originally posted by ryanallan
oh no !
Ya, this is how is should have been all year.
I feel slightly pressured now :eek: Don't worry, you'll beat me. I bet we'll have the same picks anyway.
H4LFY2nR
10-31-2009, 06:51 PM
I'm definitely feeling the pressure hahaha
Good luck and happy halloween :burnout:
DJ Lazy
10-31-2009, 07:41 PM
Originally posted by H4LFY2nR
I'm definitely feeling the pressure hahaha
Good luck and happy halloween :burnout:
:D ... I'm gunning for ya! :guns: :rofl:
A2VR6
11-01-2009, 03:11 AM
Well, it's all or nothing right now... im gonna roll the dice with my picks and hope for the best! Good luck to everyone! :thumbsup:
Haven't slept yet. Fingers crossed that drivers don't decide to treat this like joyride or I'll fall asleep.
EDIT: So Vettel's 2 points up on Barrichello for 2nd and Hamilton is 1 point up on Raikkonen for 5th.
McLaren is also only 1 point up on Ferrari.
WOOP WOOP
Here we go, last race of the year!
Vagabond142
11-01-2009, 07:15 AM
Nice watching the cars at race speed on the track is nice :D
GO BUTTON! :D
Christ, every time Hamilton pushes harder, Vettel matches him.
Trini
11-01-2009, 07:37 AM
Vettel first
Vagabond142
11-01-2009, 07:38 AM
Hamilton out?!?! :eek: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
This puts Raikkonen in 6th and gives Ferrari 3rd place....
Trini
11-01-2009, 07:39 AM
Oh fuck Hamilton is out
damn I had him on my picks to win
rage2
11-01-2009, 07:39 AM
ugh
Was that Adam West's voice as the unicorn in the GE Nitehawk commercial?
Hahahah Jaime ran out of fuel!
EDIT: Pffft, liar.
EDIT 2: At least I forgot about half the field when I looked at Raikkonen's position and both Hamilton and McLaren will hold on to their positions.
Chris Elyea
11-01-2009, 11:07 AM
Fun race to watch; wish Hamilton had been in the mix at the end.
Great job by Kobayashi! It's a really good sign when a new guy loves to dice with other cars. No respect for the World Champion! Reminds me of the early years of some of the great ones - fast and wild.
I've given up all patience with Trulli and Raikkonen. Lots of skill, but way too much attitude. F1 is no place to pout. Time to shuffle them aside!
buh_buh
11-01-2009, 01:06 PM
:rofl: at Alguersuari. At first I thought he just missed the pit box, then when I saw Vettel pit I realized he stopped at the wrong box, then ran out of gas. Sweet move.
I thought it was kind of a boring race except for the end when Button and Webber were going at it. F1 should focus on building better racing tracks rather than tracks that just look good on TV. Singapore, Valencia and Abu Dhabi all look great on TV, but not that good of tracks.
Inzane
11-01-2009, 11:01 PM
Vettel's got to stop whining about "the little button" EVERY TIME he's interviewed.
Fawk, his team chose not to go with KERS this season so live with it! :banghead:
buh_buh
11-01-2009, 11:09 PM
I think it was determined pretty early in the season the little button was a hindrance more than help. Vettel should shut up and make just one pass on somebody.
DJ Lazy
11-01-2009, 11:48 PM
Originally posted by buh_buh
I think it was determined pretty early in the season the little button was a hindrance more than help. Vettel should shut up and make just one pass on somebody.
He did, in Brazil, around the OUTSIDE even.
Trini
11-02-2009, 08:57 AM
points updated on the site
congrats H4LFY2nR
7 303 up/down (319) status Canada Mibz 583 (+35)
8 335 up/down (307) status Canada ryanallan 578 (+27)
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA GREAT SUCCESS!
H4LFY2nR
11-02-2009, 02:05 PM
I'd like to thank the...uh...team for the fantastic result this season...and uh...our sponsors....:D
Congrats to A2VR6 for jumping a couple places to become vice-champion hahaha
This pool was a lot of fun and definitely had me on the edge of my seat during the races. Same thing next year?
Trini
11-02-2009, 02:48 PM
Originally posted by H4LFY2nR
Same thing next year?
I'm in for sure...
*sigh* hopefully I can maintain some consistency
Yeah, I think I can do better next year. I'm down for sure.
A2VR6
11-02-2009, 08:57 PM
Congrats to H4LFY2nR for being the most consistent guy in the pool :thumbsup:
Yea im in for sure next year... hopefully they keep the picks a secret just like the last race. Should make for better competition.
I totally lucked out, if Rosberg managed to pass Buemi it would have been game over for me.
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