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23rd March 2013, 21:08
Mia 01

Quote:

Originally Posted by zako85

If you watched the last few races of 2012, I don't understand how Massa outqualifying Alonso is a surprise. As for Webber losing to Seb, that's not surprise at all. Granted, as I mentioned in my other post, rain and unpredictable tire degradation really took a toll on these qualis. It will take a while to see a real perking order in this championship.

Felipe is, if not hindered, much faster than the samurai.
23rd March 2013, 21:14
dj_bytedisaster

I wouldn't go that far. Fernando isn't slowpoke Rodriguez, but Massa can beat him if things go right. I think at the moment Ferrari has by far the strogest lineup.
23rd March 2013, 21:14
donKey jote

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mia 01

Felipe is, if not hindered, much faster than the samurai.

yep, so is Grosjean :p :andrea:
23rd March 2013, 21:15
donKey jote

Quote:

Originally Posted by dj_bytedisaster

I wouldn't go that far. Fernando isn't slowpoke Rodriguez, but Massa can beat him if things go right. I think at the moment Ferrari has by far the strogest lineup.

it's good to see Massa finally hit form again. About time too !
23rd March 2013, 21:21
steveaki13

Felipe Baby rocks once more after 3-4 years
23rd March 2013, 22:54
Tazio

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mia 01

Felipe is, if not hindered, much faster than the samurai.

Dream on dude/babe :confused: :p :

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-41fPwfPdxA...atanasword.jpg

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F1Design by Mia

Is this your work Mia?
23rd March 2013, 23:32
truefan72

Quote:

Originally Posted by donKey jote

yep, so is Grosjean :p :andrea:

agreed, I'm not sure what's going on at Lotus, but in equal machinery, I think Grosjean is right there if not a tiny bit quicker on raw pace with Kimi.
23rd March 2013, 23:41
donKey jote

I'm afraid you may have just incurred the wrath of mia :eek: :vader: :devil: :p
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24th March 2013, 00:17
Ranger

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knock-on

I can understand Nico being a second behind Lewis and Checo being a second behind Jenson. Fred being out qualified by Massa again was a surprise but WTF is Webber doing 2.5 seconds back from Seb???

He mistimed his final out-lap and missed starting his final flying lap.
24th March 2013, 01:53
call_me_andrew

A tire war would be great, but I'll take a Pirelli monopoly over a Bridgestone monopoly.

Are people really suggesting F1 not race in the rain anymore?
24th March 2013, 02:37
kfzmeister

Vettel's gonna have his mirrors full down to turn one. Those Ferrari's are gonna breathe down his neck. Alonso's gonna lead by turn 4. Kimi doesn't have a chance to win tomorrow, given his 3 spot penalty. Gonna be a great race :D
24th March 2013, 02:58
Ranger

Quote:

Originally Posted by kfzmeister

Kimi doesn't have a chance to win tomorrow, given his 3 spot penalty. Gonna be a great race :D

Don't be so sure.
24th March 2013, 04:14
aryan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knock-on

I can understand Nico being a second behind Lewis and Checo being a second behind Jenson. Fred being out qualified by Massa again was a surprise but WTF is Webber doing 2.5 seconds back from Seb???

Mark's radio wasn't working, so he didn't get the call to go for a new set of Inters. Seb did, and got fresh rubber, Mark stayed out on old rubber, hence the difference.

They've been team-mates now for long enough that we know that Mark can match Vettel about 45% at least in quali. Last year the quali results were only 11-9 in Seb's favour.
24th March 2013, 06:15
gloomyDAY

I can't believe Kimi got a penalty for this: Malaysia 13 Qualifying - Raikkonen Rosberg Blocking Incident - YouTube !!

Where was Kimi supposed to go with Sutil next to him? I guess Kimi should have used The Matrix to get out of Rosberg's way.
24th March 2013, 06:27
rjbetty

Quote:

Originally Posted by gloomyDAY

I can't believe Kimi got a penalty for this: Malaysia 13 Qualifying - Raikkonen Rosberg Blocking Incident - YouTube !!

Where was Kimi supposed to go with Sutil next to him? I guess Kimi should have used The Matrix to get out of Rosberg's way.

Wow! Indeed, I have no idea what Kimi could have done that would have been safe! Brings to mind Senna at that Suzuka chicane in 1989.

Thanks for posting that. :)
24th March 2013, 06:38
Tazio

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Lotus reported that Raikkonen only impeded the Mercedes accidentally because he was suffering from a hydraulics problem.

The team are yet to decide whether to lodge an appeal.

It's clear from the video that Kimi was on the racing line causing NR to lift. That's blocking!
24th March 2013, 06:57
gloomyDAY

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Alca-Tazizzle

It's clear from the video that Kimi was on the racing line causing NR to lift. That's blocking!

Oh, please! That's merely bad luck, and nothing intentional. What the hell was Kimi supposed to do? Sutil was next to Kimi, and Rosberg closing up on them both at a higher rate of speed.

Edit: Go to bed Taz. It's passed midnight. :p 1am race start? Ha! I'm going to sleep.
24th March 2013, 07:12
Tazio

Sorrrrrrrrry

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The Stewards found that Rosberg, who qualified 6th, had been unnecessarily hindered between Turns 12 and 15 by Raikkonen.

Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website :dozey:

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Originally Posted by Glue

Edit: Go to bed Taz. It's passed midnight. 1am race start? Ha! I'm going to sleep.

Edit: I'm going to watch the race live thank you, sorry you can't hang. Goodnight sweet prince ;)
24th March 2013, 07:21
Tazio

#F1 storm watch #Sepang 14:36 MYT: Large, heavy cell to the NE (approx 15 miles) now slowly enveloping towards the circuit.

http://i.imgur.com/jfDOtEW.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BGGnlRKCMAApFEn.jpg:large
24th March 2013, 07:35
Tazio

It's raining like a son of a gun :eek:
24th March 2013, 07:40
Dave B

Chilton, Maldonado, and one of the Toro Rosso's have all spun off on the way to the grid! :eek:
24th March 2013, 07:42
Tazio

Bottas damaged the FW :eek:
This is going to play into Vettel's hands methinks.
24th March 2013, 07:47
donKey jote

morning gurlz :D
24th March 2013, 07:53
steveaki13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Alca-Tazizzle

Bottas damaged the FW :eek:
This is going to play into Vettel's hands methinks.

What? Bottas damaging his front wing will help Vettel. :eek:
24th March 2013, 07:53
steveaki13

Morning everyone.
24th March 2013, 07:54
steveaki13

No rain predicted really, but at Sepang that only means it will probably rain
24th March 2013, 07:58
Dave B

All the front-runners starting on inters, no great surprise.

Edit: everybody on inters.
24th March 2013, 07:58
donKey jote

oops double post :)
24th March 2013, 07:59
Tazio

I'm watching a (pirate) Sky TV stream on "BossTV", no kidding :p :

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve

What? Bottas damaging his front wing will help Vettel.

Whoops, I meant the rain :o
24th March 2013, 07:59
pino

Here we gooooo !
24th March 2013, 08:01
steveaki13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Alca-Tazizzle

I'm watching a (pirate) Sky TV stream on BossTV, no kidding :p :

Whoops, I meant the rain :o

Ah. Now I understand.

Strange surface in Malaysia. You can really see any dampness around the light coloured surface but it is actually wet.
24th March 2013, 08:01
rjbetty

They'd better not stop this race just because there's some H20 around the place!
24th March 2013, 08:02
steveaki13

Will anyone pit for drys before the start.

No doesnt look like it. Too wet
24th March 2013, 08:02
donKey jote

gogoogogogooooo
24th March 2013, 08:02
Koz

Party time!
24th March 2013, 08:02
rjbetty

Anyone listening to JA & GA on 5 Live?
24th March 2013, 08:03
donKey jote

ooooooooo alonso got hit :(
24th March 2013, 08:03
steveaki13

Alonso damage.

Wow
24th March 2013, 08:03
donKey jote

arse !
24th March 2013, 08:04
dj_bytedisaster

Quote:

Originally Posted by donKey jote

ooooooooo alonso got hit :(

nope, he ran into Vettel's back

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