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Let's just enjoy the race valve! :)
interesting FP2. It looks like Red Bull, Ferrari, and McLaren have a shot at the pole. As usual it may comes down to who can drive a mistake free run on the limit in q3. RK looked fast on low fuel.
Massa was a mess for a fair part of the session, although he was fast on low fuel for a couple of laps, however he had a lot of offs. :(
I am mystified how Webber improved more than 4 seconds between P1 and P2. I just wonder what the circumstances are which resulted in this improvement. Of course, it is also interesting that fernando and Lewis Hamilton are not that far behind - the prospect of a great race is there.
The difference in speed at the last corner between drivers on a flying lap and those about to pit seems to be concerning the drivers. It does seem to be a serious issue, considering the wall makes it a blind corner.
It seems strange to me, though, that they wouldn't have seen this on their wonderful simulators that we hear so much about. Is it a problem on the computer game, anyone?
Can't help but agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by djparky
Initial impressions aren't good to say the least.
Not the usual Tilke-drome cookie cutter. It's Hungary with longer straights.
well the drivers love it.Quote:
Originally Posted by wedge
...but what do they know right?
seems to me you want to not like the track despite it being,long, fast and many varied elements, plenty of overtaking opportunities and a course that seems to level the playing field. This track is nothing like hungaroring so stop with the hateration and for goodness sake, enjoy the weekend
Actually I do like Tilke-dromes.Quote:
Originally Posted by truefan72
I enjoyed the recent Moto GP race at Aragon, I love Germany & Bahrain (inc. endurance/2010 configuration) and they're probably the two most hated Tilke tracks from fans, even if the drivers enjoy them.
I find Korea dull. It does not ebb and flow mixing straights, low speed technical corners and high speed corners unlike Sepang and Bahrain.
Basically its a series of corners with little or no respite and then you have long straight, hairpin, long straight and back to the string complex
Many people wanted to see this track fail, most of them from the UK, and most probably because Donnington failed miserably with their upgrades. So they will complain about whatever they can find, like: the tarmac is black, the sky is way too blue, the track is boring (even if the first ever race is yet to take place) and so on.Quote:
Originally Posted by truefan72
Great, now let's wait to see a race there and you can continue whining after that.Quote:
Originally Posted by wedge
Well I was very impressed with the 7 Time WDC who on equal footing with the other drivers blazed his way to 12 position a mere 1.6 seconds off the pace. What a display by this "Great Champion" or should I say "Great Cheater"
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Give it a rest. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Roamy
Yes, Mike is struggling, but he's not some washed up loser.
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Originally Posted by gloomyDAY
Well, judging from the reactions of the teams, the fact that there is a track in Korea is impressive in its own right. Okay, so it doesn't follow the contours of wonderful geography like Spa does, but I reckon many circuits didn't seem that hot by today's standards when they started in the 1950s, like Silverstone, for example.
But the fans make these places in Europe wonderful. The atmosphere at Monza, Silverstone or Spa is special. So Korea deserves a chance. It might take a decade, but so what? This is Formula 1, the idea is to be a worldwide sport, so a bit of long term perspective is necessary.
I like the track, really. It will take a while to get it sorted, as a few problems still remain (including ones off-the-track, such as the lack of accommodations that has resulted in some team members staying in brothels), but the track has a lot of potential. They very nearly had another Champ Car Korean race disaster, so I'm glad they're getting it in.
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Originally Posted by gloomyDAY
fandango we don't agree much, but this is an excellent postQuote:
Originally Posted by fandango
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Originally Posted by gloomyDAY
It is getting tiresome.
he can laugh all he wants, but inside he is crying.
The more ferrari blowups I see, the better.Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
Turn 16 is gonna bite someone hard. Its pretty obvious the course is actually two courses. It doesn't seem like it has a very good rhythm.
QUE? :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by nigelred5
I haven't heard any complaints from the mechanics about the accomodations. :D Condoms and sex toys in vending machines in each room. Maybe even better than a mini bar. :cool:
I saw only the second practice and did notice a bumpiness occurring in the hard braking zones in a couple of corners. This might (note might) be a case of the loading 'rolling' up the new paving. So far this is not a big problem. Just something to keep an eye on.
The track has stood up well and I really hope it continues to do so.
Speed did suggest that the two corners where the curbs are lower than the track surface might be due to settling. I hope not and if it should rain that could be a major problem if they do not drain well.
Mind you building all curbs that way probably would result in the drivers staying on track more!!! :D
Looking forward to both qualifying and the race.
My first look at the track will be a delayed telecast of quals today. Will record it and have a lok later, and hope to see what the surface is like, and how the cars cope with the kerbs.
Rain has been forcast for tomorrow.
man Alonso is a D&*k
Everyone has to deal with traffic and Rosberg was coming up fast behind the other car so he had to slow down, but only Alonso sees it fit to gesticulate and complain over the radio, FFS this is practice Alonso, practice. Many other drivers had to abort their laps because of traffic, Some even had to go off track to avoid problems, but Alonso? the special one thinks Rosberg has to move out of the way for him on turn 16 and compromise the build up to his fast lap. what a #$%^
:eek: Wow top 4 separated by less than .090
Quali should be a real cracker :s ailor:
I agree. In looking at the replays of the cars through turn 16 some get it right some don;t and funny enough the two drivers that nailed that corner right without sloughing through the chicane/curb sit 1-2 after FP3.Quote:
Originally Posted by Easy Drifter
i find it hard to hear complaints that the turn is compromised when the drivers simply take a direct line through it. There is a reason for the curb and demarcation. It's supposed to indicate you not going over it ( at least not the full tire)
sure will, nothing to choose between them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Alcatraz
My money is on Kubica, he seems possessed,
plus it would be good for f1 and good for the race drama
...of course if Hamilton takes pole and Kubica is 2nd and Button third, then that would be even more perfect.
Well I will agree with this part ;) :DQuote:
Originally Posted by truefan72
http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/3...o20101023u.png
as usual live timing is not working :down:
button and kubica are playing with fire
is senna getting worse or is yamamoto getting better :\
Garry That is Not Nice :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Garry Walker
Massa is a big disappointment. 8 tenths off his team mate is rather pathetic. This from a guy who fancies himself as a number 1?
Maybe he was conserving his tyres. :p :Quote:
Originally Posted by Hawkmoon
Well done Seb and Mark!
Santander did a good job to
hamlon not so and jens well.
We will see.
What's the latest weather forecast :(
Heroic attempts by The Boss, and especially Fred.
BTW these guys are their teams #1's (StD) :s ailor:
Grid position 3 may be better starting position than grid position 2
Congrats to Vettel and Webber. Those Red Bulls will be hard to beat.
It's going to be quite a race. Red Bull looking good, but the braking into turn one might be complicated. Webber must be a bit worried starting from the dirty side.
Some seem to think Ferrari will manage their tyres better over the race distance. I still wouldn't write Hamilton off by any means, but Button is looking a little lost.
Ferrari are complaining to FIA about the incident between Rosberg and Alonso in FP3, they are hoping to get him sanctioned to get Massa up to 5:th and on the clean side.Quote:
Originally Posted by truefan72
Alonso, Massa, Rosberg and Schuie are talking to the stewards at the moment apparently.
BTW Britney already apologized to Fred for driving like such a tool :)
So true! so what will Vettel do? Try to block Fernando? or just go straight ahead. I am tipping that Mark, starting from the dirty side of the grid will do his usual magnificent start and come in somewhere behind Hamilton into turn 1. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Alcatraz
Can hardly wait for tomorrow.