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Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 01:11
by TomWazzleshaw
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/90580Discuss. I think it's just the drivers whining again.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 01:13
by Cynon
Personally I think the polesitter should be allowed to choose what side of the track they start on, with everyone else lining up accordingly.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 01:34
by nome66
yea like lane choice in drag racing
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 01:46
by McDuck
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!
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 01:48
by McDuck
nome66 wrote:yea like lane choice in drag racing
Agreed.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 01:48
by TomWazzleshaw
McDuck wrote: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.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 02:01
by McDuck
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.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 03:08
by TomWazzleshaw
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.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 03:14
by Cynon
...and why exactly can't the teams use DRS in the rain?
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 03:29
by Peter
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.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 03:31
by TomWazzleshaw
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
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 05:28
by Shizuka
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!
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 05:41
by TomWazzleshaw
Shizuka wrote:Will Maldonado make it to the end of the first lap without hitting anything?
Fixed
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 06:30
by Shizuka
Wizzie wrote:Shizuka wrote:Will Maldonado make it to the end of the first lap without hitting anything?
Fixed
The answer is:
this
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 06:59
by Jeroen Krautmeir
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.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 07:38
by ADx_Wales
Missing Person:
Last seen in 2009.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 07:55
by Shizuka
Rain expected in the next ten minutes - getting interesting.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 07:56
by TomWazzleshaw
ADx_Wales wrote:Missing Person:
Last seen in 2009.
Missing person has been found just a few kms from the circuit.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 08:00
by Shizuka
Four, to be exact. DRS disabled!
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 08:01
by TomWazzleshaw
Shizuka wrote:Four, to be exact. DRS disabled!
DRS is always disabled at the start.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 08:02
by ADx_Wales
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.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 08:05
by TomWazzleshaw
Brilliant start by Renault. Terrible one by Webber.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 08:06
by Shizuka
Well Mark, that's going to be a tough race for you.
EDIT: Williams you fail again.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 08:09
by TomWazzleshaw
Williams are fast heading for ROTY contention at this rate.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 08:13
by TomWazzleshaw
Both Ferraris have jumped ahead of Petrov. Rain in 5-10 minutes according to Mercedes but none for next 30 according to Ferrari.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 08:14
by GwilymJJames
KERS fail for Webber. Are the conspiracy theorists standing up?
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 08:16
by Shizuka
Kobayashi did take his place back so easy due to that.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 08:20
by TomWazzleshaw
Kobayashi showing why he is so damn epic.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 08:21
by S951
bring on the rain!!!
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 08:22
by ADx_Wales
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.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 08:23
by TomWazzleshaw
If it starts raining Webber may as well park it.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 08:23
by Shizuka
S951 wrote:bring on the rain!!!
Yes!
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 08:24
by Shizuka
LOL, Hamilton's tachometer froze at 100 kmph for twenty or so seconds.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 08:26
by S951
rain baby rain he's here!
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 08:26
by Shizuka
Kobayashi drove around the outside of Schumacher while Hamilton pitted!
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 08:28
by TomWazzleshaw
Hamilton's saying it started raining. Let the fun begin.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 08:30
by Shizuka
That was a nice double pass from Lewis, I gotta admit.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 08:31
by TomWazzleshaw
Karthikeyan out while Perez goes around the outside of Alguersuari.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 08:32
by GwilymJJames
Narain.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 10 Apr 2011, 08:34
by ADx_Wales
15 Laps for Narain i believe, thats good considering Melbourne.