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Mibz
03-10-2010, 12:27 PM
Fri 12 March 2010
Practice 1 00:00 - 01:30
Practice 2 04:00 - 05:30

Sat 13 March 2010
Practice 3 01:00 - 02:00
Qualifying 04:00

Sun 14 March 2010
Race 06:00

As always, people are welcome at Rage's place for the race on Sunday morning.

I expect this thread to be busy Thursday at midnight!

ryanallan
03-10-2010, 09:09 PM
:drool:

http://www.motorsport.com/photos/f1/2010/bah/f1-2010-bah-xp-0004.jpg

http://www.motorsport.com/photos/f1/2010/bah/f1-2010-bah-xp-0006.jpg

http://www.zercustoms.com/news/images/Mercedes/Mercedes-SLS-AMG-F1-Safety-Car-7.jpg

Inzane
03-10-2010, 09:59 PM
Does anyone know if the practices and races will be blacked out on Speed again this year, or do we get the choice of watching on speed or tsn?

malbadon
03-10-2010, 11:40 PM
Qualy and Practice are showing on my guide and on zap2it, as opposed to being "to be announced" or whatnot. But I'm hedging my bets and PVRing both.

Ripper
03-12-2010, 12:30 AM
FP1 in 30 minutes! :burnout:

http://www.p2p4u.net/sports/motosport.html

DJ Lazy
03-12-2010, 12:56 AM
http://en.justin.tv/f1_bahrain#r=cc5wQoc~

rage2
03-12-2010, 01:03 AM
Here we go boys!!!

I got my UK proxy up and running, so I'm watching right off BBC's website on the 70". Fucking sweet!

DJ Lazy
03-12-2010, 01:03 AM
^^ Sweeet!

BerserkerCatSplat
03-12-2010, 01:10 AM
Haha, ballin'!

DJ Lazy
03-12-2010, 01:10 AM
Mclaren is stirring the pot already with this "flap" thing.. :rofl:

rage2
03-12-2010, 01:21 AM
Live timing back up.

Live McLaren pit to driver comms, notes, telemetry, track map/driver position available here:

http://mclaren.com/home

Mibz
03-12-2010, 01:31 AM
Haha, wow, this Renault guy is hating on McLaren hard.

EDIT: inb4RenaultGrievance

rage2
03-12-2010, 01:34 AM
haha ya I'd be pissed too if I was Bob Bell. They're what? 2 or 3 seconds a lap off the pace? :rofl:

Go crash a car Renault.

DJ Lazy
03-12-2010, 01:35 AM
:rofl:

29mins and controversy strikes! :nut:

rage2
03-12-2010, 01:36 AM
Check out that McLaren page... full telemetry!!!

Mibz
03-12-2010, 01:37 AM
Holy fuck

Mibz
03-12-2010, 01:41 AM
Lotus is only 8 seconds off the pace so far, not bad :P

EDIT: Stream just get fucked for anybody else?

DJ Lazy
03-12-2010, 01:49 AM
Originally posted by Mibz
Lotus is only 8 seconds off the pace so far, not bad :P

EDIT: Stream just get fucked for anybody else?

Yup.. stream is fucked for me too, and a buddy.

rage2
03-12-2010, 01:50 AM
old man offtrack! :rofl:

edit - not to brag, but my BBC stream is perfect. :D

Mibz
03-12-2010, 01:50 AM
Fuuuuuuuuuu.
Fucking close field so far. Really close.


Originally posted by rage2
old man offtrack! :rofl:

edit - not to brag, but my BBC stream is perfect. :D Which one? And fuck you.

rage2
03-12-2010, 01:51 AM
Everyone's close except for McLaren. It's only practice tho...

Mibz
03-12-2010, 01:55 AM
Massa goes purple in S2 then Alonso steals it from him.
Fuuuu, Alonso takes P1. Practice or not, I hate that.

Hahaha, the feed slowly coming back is freaky as fuck.

rage2
03-12-2010, 02:05 AM
Track is speeding up. McLaren about to go out.

edit - Hamilton engine fired up. That McLaren site ROCKS!

rage2
03-12-2010, 02:10 AM
Senna does an installation lap. At least, I hope it's an installation lap haha. The Renault blew by him like he was standing still!

Mibz
03-12-2010, 02:15 AM
Fuck, FOM got to the feed.

Mibz
03-12-2010, 02:26 AM
Did Buemi just go off?

rage2
03-12-2010, 05:51 AM
yawn

Trini
03-12-2010, 09:58 PM
Anyone using that f1 app for the iPhone?

A2VR6
03-12-2010, 10:41 PM
Originally posted by Trini
Anyone using that f1 app for the iPhone?

You paid 32.99 for it? How is it?

DJ Lazy
03-13-2010, 12:36 AM
anyone know of a good stream for tonight?

Zephyr
03-13-2010, 02:59 AM
Originally posted by rage2
Track is speeding up. McLaren about to go out.

edit - Hamilton engine fired up. That McLaren site ROCKS!

holy crap that site is cool! the speed, braking and throttle data live stream is awesome

rage2
03-13-2010, 06:03 AM
Red Bull and Ferrari way ahead of everyone. :(

DJ Lazy
03-13-2010, 07:56 AM
Damnit! Slept through my alarm.... :rofl:

Thankfully I will have it in about 30mins though..

Trini
03-13-2010, 09:30 AM
Originally posted by A2VR6


You paid 32.99 for it? How is it?

No I just wanted to see if it's worth it

cycosis
03-13-2010, 10:58 AM
So what time is the race calgary time? im in reutlingen germany and im trying to figure out the time difference...

malbadon
03-13-2010, 01:27 PM
5:30 am, but remember we go an hour ahead tonight (so technically it was 4:30 am until we skip ahead an hour tonight).

cycosis
03-13-2010, 07:33 PM
^?

BerserkerCatSplat
03-13-2010, 08:39 PM
Originally posted by Mibz


As always, people are welcome at Rage's place for the race on Sunday morning.


Who all's getting up bright and early? haha

DJ Lazy
03-13-2010, 08:47 PM
Originally posted by BerserkerCatSplat


Who all's getting up bright and early? haha

I will be up for sure.. not sure if I will make the drive to rages... even though its like 5mins. :rofl:

A2VR6
03-13-2010, 08:53 PM
Originally posted by BerserkerCatSplat


Who all's getting up bright and early? haha

I will be watching live for sure... nothing better to do in Lloydminster.

BerserkerCatSplat
03-13-2010, 08:59 PM
Originally posted by DJ Lazy


I will be up for sure.. not sure if I will make the drive to rages... even though its like 5mins. :rofl:

You lazy bastard, if I'm driving from my place, then so are you!

DJ Lazy
03-13-2010, 09:00 PM
Originally posted by BerserkerCatSplat


You lazy bastard, if I'm driving from my place, then so are you!

You're going to rages tomorrow? maybe see you there then.. :nut:

Trini
03-13-2010, 09:00 PM
I'll be up hopefully.

Mibz
03-13-2010, 09:41 PM
Motherfucker, I thought nobody was going so I'd skip as well.

Fuck you all. If I'm driving from Sundance then nobody has any godamn excuse.

Chris Elyea
03-13-2010, 09:52 PM
Originally posted by A2VR6

You paid 32.99 for it? How is it?

Originally posted by Trini

No I just wanted to see if it's worth it

F1 2010 Timing App by Soft Pauer? I used it on my iPod Touch last season and signed up again this year. The main screen has a graphic of the track and shows all the cars as labelled circles. I like it because I can see where everybody is in relation to everybody else, including when they pit. I expect it to look even better on my iPad! (I also have Formula1.com's Live Timing going on the laptop.)

I wasn't completely sold until they added rewind/fast forward functionality for when I'm watching on PVR instead of live. It always had the ability to replay a race whenever, but I also wanted to fast forward through commercials on TV and have the app keep up.

Zephyr
03-13-2010, 10:29 PM
Anyone have a BBC coverage download?

DJ Lazy
03-13-2010, 10:50 PM
Originally posted by Zephyr
Anyone have a BBC coverage download?

For qualifying?

its available on piratebay..

ryanallan
03-14-2010, 02:25 AM
Originally posted by DJ Lazy


For qualifying?

its available on piratebay..

I get mine there too.


It seems like we all the have same 8 drivers in our picks.
I really have no idea how the race is going to go with the "no refueling" rule.
How many of you guys went looking for post qualifying weights? haha I did.

FORZA FERRARI :burnout: :burnout:

rage2
03-14-2010, 05:06 AM
BBC Pre-Race Show starts in 4 mins! :clap:

rage2
03-14-2010, 05:24 AM
Engine change for both Massa and Alonso in their Ferraris. Crazy, not even the first race and engine probs! :eek:

No penalty tho, not till they uses their 9th engine.

Cos
03-14-2010, 06:01 AM
Here we go!

ryanallan
03-14-2010, 06:03 AM
fuck this is early !

Cos
03-14-2010, 06:08 AM
^^^ haha yeah no way I was meeting up today. I just fell out of bed.

Way to go webber. Didn't know we were doing Booby traps in 2010. Chandock.......... That was too short a practice session.

BerserkerCatSplat
03-14-2010, 06:12 AM
FUCK I didn't know it was the time change today, just woke up. :banghead: :banghead: If I left now the earliest I'd make it is 7 so I'll have to just grab a stream from here. :(

Edit: looks like nobody's streaming. Balls.

DJ Lazy
03-14-2010, 06:44 AM
Originally posted by BerserkerCatSplat
FUCK I didn't know it was the time change today, just woke up. :banghead: :banghead: If I left now the earliest I'd make it is 7 so I'll have to just grab a stream from here. :(

Edit: looks like nobody's streaming. Balls.

Could be worse... You could be me, have you time change all figured out and STILL wake up too late... only 16 laps left for me.. so gonna skip live and DL later I guess.. :(

Link for you: http://www.p2p4u.net/watch/13682/4/watch-gp-bahrain-formula-1-main-race.html

ryanallan
03-14-2010, 07:06 AM
Alonso first inside 2m, COME ON !!

Vettel under fire from Alonso now !
His car does not sound good

Ferrari 1-2 :burnout: :burnout:

As Lewis passes Vettel he confirms the Red Bull's engine is down on cylinders.

ryanallan
03-14-2010, 07:44 AM
ALONSO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

rage2
03-14-2010, 07:54 AM
So Button joined McLaren to prove that he can challenge the best driver on the grid, Lewis Hamilton. After Qualifying and Race #1, Button's only a little better than Kovalainen. Ouch.

Trini
03-14-2010, 08:02 AM
BUtton was never a really good driver IMHO

pity for vettel
Ferrari got lucky

Superesc
03-14-2010, 08:30 AM
Ferrari + Alonso, its going to be an awesome combo this season!!

Anyone on the Planet-F1 fantasy league this year???

cycosis
03-14-2010, 09:31 AM
Aw poor Vettel. Hahah love being in Germany, got to sleep in.. make breakfast.. turn the tv on at 1pm. haha

Cos
03-14-2010, 11:20 AM
Originally posted by rage2
So Button joined McLaren to prove that he can challenge the best driver on the grid, Lewis Hamilton. After Qualifying and Race #1, Button's only a little better than Kovalainen. Ouch.

I was thinking the same thing too. I want to see Lewis in a Brawn car now.....

ryanallan
03-14-2010, 12:10 PM
Even if Vettel's car didn't give up on him, he might not have held onto the lead. Alonso was really catching him before his problems.
To bad for Massa. I hope his car is good to go for Australia.

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/4029/gpbahrainsunday3.jpg

Mibz
03-14-2010, 12:16 PM
RBR has revealed that Vettels problem was an electrical issue with the engine, not an exhaust problem. The engine is still fine and they won't have to replace it though.

Konj
03-14-2010, 12:17 PM
Glad to see ferrari in first and second positions. Schumacher is going to be a threat on tracks he is more familiar with...

ryanallan
03-14-2010, 12:38 PM
Originally posted by Konj
Glad to see ferrari in first and second positions. Schumacher is going to be a threat on tracks he is more familiar with...
I hope his car gets better soon, I want to see Shumy Vs. Alonso again !

Chris Elyea
03-14-2010, 02:23 PM
It's amazing that Massa is back in form after his accident last season! I'm very happy to see that.

I think qualifying 2nd is what did Massa in. He had to start on the dirty side of the track. Alonso in 3rd was on the clean side, so he got a better jump and was able to pull even on the outside of Turn 1, giving him the inside line for Turn 2. It helps when you can make a move like that on a teammate because he is likely to give you more room. Massa hung with Alonso the rest of the race.

I expect Ferrari to have a tough time managing these two as the season wears on! It helps both drivers that refuelling is banned, as there can no longer be any shenanigans about who comes in when and how much fuel they get. There were no miracle tire strategies in this race, but maybe someone will figure it out later.

ICEBERG
03-14-2010, 02:33 PM
I missed the race this morning but caught the broadcast again on Speed Channel.. Very good race. Feel bad for Vettel. But it was great to see Massa do well after that accident.

I would watch out for Schumacher though. It is going to be tough beat him when he gets into his groove..

Can't wait for the next race.

Team_Mclaren
03-14-2010, 08:01 PM
lol at button, fuck him and hopefully he'll gtfo of mclaren after this season. I wonder how long it'll take for him to bitch about "unequal" treatment like Alonso did.

Proved once again he cant do shit without the absolute best car under him.

Alonso + Ferrari is such a deadly combo.

Sil80_D
03-14-2010, 08:58 PM
lol... no one i know likes button (including myself)

and dangggg i really thought Vettel would take it. That was really unfortunate

urban.one
03-15-2010, 08:05 AM
Its strange not seeing Raikkonen in F1 this season.

The race lacked excitement for the most part. Im still undecided on the new rules and hopefully things will get better in the next few races; the long lap times really didnt make for great racing.

Mibz
03-15-2010, 08:18 AM
Long laps wouldn't be bad if there were more passing opportunities on those laps. The best passes I saw yesterday were by the back markers.

Trini
03-15-2010, 09:38 AM
In my view the races in the middle east are just boring all nice modern circuits and nice to look at.
This was not a good track to host the season opener they should have stuck with Australia.
I hope the rest of the season is a bit more exciting and not a procession of cars.

Cos
03-15-2010, 09:42 AM
Originally posted by Trini
In my view the races in the middle east are just boring all nice modern circuits and nice to look at.


^^ This.


As nice as those tracks are, they are not nice to watch. I love the street circuits.

rage2
03-15-2010, 09:51 AM
Originally posted by Cos
As nice as those tracks are, they are not nice to watch. I love the street circuits.
Like Valencia? :rofl:

Cos
03-15-2010, 09:56 AM
Originally posted by rage2

Like Valencia? :rofl:

I was more thinking Brazil and Monte Carlo. To be honest the euro tracks are good too.

Trini
03-15-2010, 10:10 AM
Originally posted by Cos



^^ This.


As nice as those tracks are, they are not nice to watch. I love the street circuits.

Ah I meant like the Yas Marina Circuit is a nice track the infrastructure..
Gosh Valencia is boring for a street circuit as well.
Honestly for some races I fall asleep for a couple laps.
Give me a track like Spa and Brazil any day

Alpine Autowerks
03-15-2010, 06:31 PM
As expected - a race between the best all around car - Red Bull and the best all around driver - FA . Mclaren for the 3rd year running saying they are not quick enough.

get used to the year going like this ....first 1/2 of race, a funeral proccesion. They were 6+ seconds off of the qualifing times for fraks sake .. that is yellow flag paced "racing".

Wallowing around preserving their legality planks with full tanks on the green stripe tires that they roasted in qually .

A few passes before, in and out of the tire change pit stop. then a sprint to the finish with no real changes.

Early season reliability and technical variations before everybody copies the the best ideas by the time they get to the European part of the season will set the championship in stone.

might as well watch freaking Nascar - at least its on at a decent hour.

ryanallan
03-17-2010, 07:56 PM
Just noticed this innovative pit stop feature of the Mercedes team. The jack at the front of the car can pivot away from the front. neat.

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/3880/80407043.jpg