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2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 07 Apr 2011, 11:54
by TomWazzleshaw
Under 24 hours to go till first free practice in Malaysia and the weather is the same old dry spells followed by thunderstorms. However, anyone want to hazard a guess as to when the thunderstorms are happening this year?
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 07 Apr 2011, 11:59
by Shizuka
I have a feeling that it will be dry in the first five minutes of Q1, and then it goes BAM, raining all qualifying and we might see a bit of a fluke grid come race day.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 07 Apr 2011, 12:00
by TomWazzleshaw
Shizuka wrote:I have a feeling that it will be dry in the first five minutes of Q1, and then it goes BAM, raining all qualifying and we might see a bit of a fluke grid come race day.
You're closer to the truth than you realise. From what I've been hearing from twitter (The Team Lotus guys have been particually talkative this week) is that thunderstorms have been hitting the track at 4pm local time. EVERY, SINGLE, DAY. (For the record in 09 it was 6pm and 2010 it was 5pm).
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 07 Apr 2011, 12:31
by Enforcer
Wizzie wrote:Shizuka wrote:I have a feeling that it will be dry in the first five minutes of Q1, and then it goes BAM, raining all qualifying and we might see a bit of a fluke grid come race day.
You're closer to the truth than you realise. From what I've been hearing from twitter (The Team Lotus guys have been particually talkative this week) is that thunderstorms have been hitting the track at 4pm local time. EVERY, SINGLE, DAY. (For the record in 09 it was 6pm and 2010 it was 5pm).
And what time is the race start?
Hint: 4pm.
We'll get two race laps in before a safety car procession.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 07 Apr 2011, 16:39
by Shizuka
Okay, Nürburgring 2007 anyone? Rain starting virtually at the start?
...an HRT leading the race, if they manage to qualify? You heard it here first!
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 07 Apr 2011, 17:53
by S951
Shizuka wrote:Okay, Nürburgring 2007 anyone? Rain starting virtually at the start?
...an HRT leading the race, if they manage to qualify? You heard it here first!
quoted for the truth!!
btw guys so basically stay up till 3am and thats when fp1 is yeah?
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 07 Apr 2011, 18:12
by AndreaModa
S951 wrote:Shizuka wrote:Okay, Nürburgring 2007 anyone? Rain starting virtually at the start?
...an HRT leading the race, if they manage to qualify? You heard it here first!
quoted for the truth!!
btw guys so basically stay up till 3am and thats when fp1 is yeah?
All-nighters are the order of the day...I mean err night...!
Its when we students come into our element!
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 07 Apr 2011, 18:40
by Peter
Looking forward to seeing HRT qualify. I'm going to be up all night for Friday practice just to see how they do.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 07 Apr 2011, 21:13
by the Masked Lapwing
Damn... I have a Geography test during FP1, and I'll be on a plane for the race itself...
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 07 Apr 2011, 21:24
by Valrys
Peter wrote:Looking forward to seeing HRT qualify. I'm going to be up all night for Friday practice just to see how they do.
Same
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 07 Apr 2011, 21:39
by DanielPT
AndreaModa wrote:S951 wrote:Shizuka wrote:Okay, Nürburgring 2007 anyone? Rain starting virtually at the start?
...an HRT leading the race, if they manage to qualify? You heard it here first!
quoted for the truth!!
btw guys so basically stay up till 3am and thats when fp1 is yeah?
All-nighters are the order of the day...I mean err night...!
Its when we students come into our element!
Damn you students
!!! Have to work tomorrow. But will be here for qualifying and race!
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 07 Apr 2011, 22:19
by Aerospeed
Here's an interesting thing: What if only half the track got rain? It's happened to my front yard before, why not a huge track like Malaysia?
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 07 Apr 2011, 23:23
by the Masked Lapwing
JeremyMcClean wrote:Here's an interesting thing: What if only half the track got rain? It's happened to my front yard before, why not a huge track like Malaysia?
Using what happened in the V8SC at Sydney last year, those who switched to wets first ended up winning, while those who stayed on slicks found the wall. At the same time.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 08 Apr 2011, 00:34
by baddriving50
the Masked Lapwing wrote:JeremyMcClean wrote:Here's an interesting thing: What if only half the track got rain? It's happened to my front yard before, why not a huge track like Malaysia?
Using what happened in the V8SC at Sydney last year, those who switched to wets first ended up winning, while those who stayed on slicks found the wall. At the same time.
And as ridiculous as that was to watch, it was pretty hilarious at the same time.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 08 Apr 2011, 02:03
by S951
wow both out with nmew fw
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 08 Apr 2011, 02:20
by TomWazzleshaw
Karthikeyan left the pitlane. 3 corners later the engine blew up.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 08 Apr 2011, 02:23
by Valrys
Wizzie wrote:Karthikeyan left the pitlane. 3 corners later the engine blew up.
Goddamnit HRT, they'd better get that back to the pits and running again, or I'll have stayed up for nothing
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 08 Apr 2011, 02:26
by GwilymJJames
Who's most at fault in this one? HRT or Cosworth?
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 08 Apr 2011, 02:27
by S951
heidfeld jammed brake
nk hrt boom boom
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 08 Apr 2011, 02:29
by JohnMLTX
Watching what's left of Heidfeld's right front tyre erode away is really, really entertaining.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 08 Apr 2011, 02:36
by Valrys
Liuzzi keeps coming out, then going straight back in again. Hispania are up to something strange today, it would seem.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 08 Apr 2011, 02:42
by S951
hey nks cars back
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 08 Apr 2011, 02:44
by Valrys
S951 wrote:hey nks cars back
Hopefully it was merely a precaution they turned the engine off, he won't be getting out again in FP1 if they have to change an entire engine
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 08 Apr 2011, 02:52
by golic_2004
Liuzzi and Karthikeyan are H(u)RT
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 08 Apr 2011, 02:59
by S951
what are hrt doing tonio a mighty 1.50.8
edit 1.47 now
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 08 Apr 2011, 03:14
by TomWazzleshaw
Petrov just binned it at turn 9.
EDIT: Looks like the left front suspension simply desintergrated. Not his fault
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 08 Apr 2011, 03:15
by Priceless
Liuzzi just did an 1:45.228. 107% of Webber's time right now is 1:45.376, so maybe Liuzzi will make the cut tomorrow...?
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 08 Apr 2011, 03:16
by JohnMLTX
Even if Tonio doesn't, they've got grounds to ask to start anyway.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 08 Apr 2011, 03:22
by S951
webber fast!!
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 08 Apr 2011, 03:25
by TomWazzleshaw
Renault are in deep, deep trouble right now.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 08 Apr 2011, 03:28
by JohnMLTX
D'Ambrosio just had a huge off. Major suspension damage on front right.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 08 Apr 2011, 03:29
by S951
yeah wizzie massive sus/wheel/brake explosion same for d'ambrosio
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 08 Apr 2011, 03:30
by TomWazzleshaw
JohnMLTX wrote:D'Ambrosio just had a huge off. Major suspension damage on front right.
The suspension damage seems to be the cause rather than an effect.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 08 Apr 2011, 03:31
by S951
nk sets a lap!
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 08 Apr 2011, 03:32
by JohnMLTX
Wizzie wrote:JohnMLTX wrote:D'Ambrosio just had a huge off. Major suspension damage on front right.
The suspension damage seems to be the cause rather than an effect.
IMHO, it seems to be more tyre failure -> suspension failure -> gravel trap
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 08 Apr 2011, 03:34
by GwilymJJames
107% time : 1:44.487. Liuzzi, Karthikeyan and Petrov outside.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 08 Apr 2011, 05:44
by GroupLotusRenault
Remember Pirelli test their new tires out on friday two practices and this could be the effect with the suspension issues for the teams. BTW Mclaren are still moaning about the Red Bull front wing.
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 08 Apr 2011, 06:58
by TomWazzleshaw
Well I don't know why McLaren are whinging because Button just set a time on softs in a qually run just 0.005 slower than Webber's fastest time (also set on softs in a qually run)
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 08 Apr 2011, 07:13
by Shizuka
A question: what IS it with the desintegrating suspensions, especially with Renault?
Re: 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Discussion
Posted: 08 Apr 2011, 07:17
by TomWazzleshaw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLzJKrZLY0AOh my, something in the front left simply exploded.