2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 10 Apr 2011, 01:11

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/90580

Discuss. I think it's just the drivers whining again.

Cynon · Post by **Cynon** » 10 Apr 2011, 01:13

Wizzie wrote:http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/90580

Discuss. I think it's just the drivers whining again.

Personally I think the polesitter should be allowed to choose what side of the track they start on, with everyone else lining up accordingly.

nome66 · Post by **nome66** » 10 Apr 2011, 01:34

yea like lane choice in drag racing

McDuck · Post by **McDuck** » 10 Apr 2011, 01:46

Wizzie wrote:http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/90580

Discuss. I think it's just the drivers whining again.

It's Suzuka 1990 all over again. People are just hating on Seb and Redbull because they're fast.

IMO, race #2 is critical for deciding the driver's world championship title. If Hamilton gets out in front, Vettel should plow into the back of him to prove a point! :lol:

McDuck · Post by **McDuck** » 10 Apr 2011, 01:48

nome66 wrote:yea like lane choice in drag racing

Agreed.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 10 Apr 2011, 01:48

McDuck wrote:
Wizzie wrote:http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/90580

Discuss. I think it's just the drivers whining again.

It's Suzuka 1990 all over again. People are just hating on Seb and Redbull because they're fast.

IMO, race #2 is critical for deciding the driver's world championship title. If Hamilton gets out in front, Vettel should plow into the back of him to prove a point!

I'm not sure if Seb had a say in the decision but it seems like other drivers were complaining about the marbles.

McDuck · Post by **McDuck** » 10 Apr 2011, 02:01

Wizzie wrote:I'm not sure if Seb had a say in the decision but it seems like other drivers were complaining about the marbles.

More the reason for Seb to embrace this semi-apparent conspiracy theory against him and ACT like a world champion. :mrgreen:

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 10 Apr 2011, 03:08

Rain, rain and more rain.

Radar images of the past 12 hours is interesting to say the least and the forecasts are just as interesting to see.

Cynon · Post by **Cynon** » 10 Apr 2011, 03:14

...and why exactly can't the teams use DRS in the rain?

Peter · Post by **Peter** » 10 Apr 2011, 03:29

Cynon wrote:...and why exactly can't the teams use DRS in the rain?

Safety reasons. The significant loss of rear downforce the DRS causes might cause a loss of control which could prove costly. We've already seen what it can do in the dry if you don't tread carefully.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 10 Apr 2011, 03:31

Cynon wrote:...and why exactly can't the teams use DRS in the rain?

Imagine someone doing what Sutil did in Australia... except with water on the track. And part of the reasoning by the FIA was the increased closing speeds between cars (especially ones on different types of tyres).

EDIT: Or in simple terms what Peter said

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 10 Apr 2011, 05:28

So far, everything has dropped neatly into the puzzle.
- HRT's qualified
- Rain is possible
Now, will they try to start the race on inter/wet tyres if it starts raining like it did in Nürburgring 4 years ago? Will we get another red flag? Will Maldonado mess up his pit entry again? Will Rubens hit Rosberg again?

So many questions! :lol:

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 10 Apr 2011, 05:41

Shizuka wrote:Will Maldonado make it to the end of the first lap without hitting anything?

Fixed

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 10 Apr 2011, 06:30

Wizzie wrote:
Shizuka wrote:Will Maldonado make it to the end of the first lap without hitting anything?

Fixed

The answer is: this

Jeroen Krautmeir · Post by **Jeroen Krautmeir** » 10 Apr 2011, 06:59

I'm pleasantly surprised that HRT have a DRS, and I'm extremely happy they qualified so easily. Kudos to them, I really need to get some merchandise.

ADx_Wales · Post by **ADx_Wales** » 10 Apr 2011, 07:38

Missing Person:

Last seen in 2009.

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 10 Apr 2011, 07:55

Rain expected in the next ten minutes - getting interesting.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 10 Apr 2011, 07:56

ADx_Wales wrote:Missing Person:

Last seen in 2009.

Missing person has been found just a few kms from the circuit.

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 10 Apr 2011, 08:00

Four, to be exact. DRS disabled!

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 10 Apr 2011, 08:01

Shizuka wrote:Four, to be exact. DRS disabled!

DRS is always disabled at the start.

ADx_Wales · Post by **ADx_Wales** » 10 Apr 2011, 08:02

Wizzie wrote:
ADx_Wales wrote:Missing Person:

Last seen in 2009.

Missing person has been found just a few kms from the circuit.

Thats not him thats his wider duller less interesting cousin.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 10 Apr 2011, 08:05

Brilliant start by Renault. Terrible one by Webber.

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 10 Apr 2011, 08:06

Well Mark, that's going to be a tough race for you.

EDIT: Williams you fail again.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 10 Apr 2011, 08:09

Williams are fast heading for ROTY contention at this rate.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 10 Apr 2011, 08:13

Both Ferraris have jumped ahead of Petrov. Rain in 5-10 minutes according to Mercedes but none for next 30 according to Ferrari.

GwilymJJames · Post by **GwilymJJames** » 10 Apr 2011, 08:14

KERS fail for Webber. Are the conspiracy theorists standing up?

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 10 Apr 2011, 08:16

Kobayashi did take his place back so easy due to that.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 10 Apr 2011, 08:20

Kobayashi showing why he is so damn epic.

S951 · Post by **S951** » 10 Apr 2011, 08:21

bring on the rain!!!

ADx_Wales · Post by **ADx_Wales** » 10 Apr 2011, 08:22

Heidfeld may have had a great start but he's just ruined the battle for the lead, just like Hulkenberg in Brazil, if your going to be good, do it for the entire race, unless Renault engine supply links are helping Red Bull. Another conspiracy theory.

Rain aint coming, this race is now dead.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 10 Apr 2011, 08:23

If it starts raining Webber may as well park it.

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 10 Apr 2011, 08:23

S951 wrote:bring on the rain!!!

Yes!

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 10 Apr 2011, 08:24

LOL, Hamilton's tachometer froze at 100 kmph for twenty or so seconds.

S951 · Post by **S951** » 10 Apr 2011, 08:26

rain baby rain he's here!

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 10 Apr 2011, 08:26

Kobayashi drove around the outside of Schumacher while Hamilton pitted!

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 10 Apr 2011, 08:28

Hamilton's saying it started raining. Let the fun begin.

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 10 Apr 2011, 08:30

That was a nice double pass from Lewis, I gotta admit.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 10 Apr 2011, 08:31

Karthikeyan out while Perez goes around the outside of Alguersuari.

GwilymJJames · Post by **GwilymJJames** » 10 Apr 2011, 08:32

Narain.

ADx_Wales · Post by **ADx_Wales** » 10 Apr 2011, 08:34

15 Laps for Narain i believe, thats good considering Melbourne.