HRT looking exceptionally slow this weekend, way outside the 107% in both sessions. Slower than the top GP2 qualifying times too!
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HRT looking exceptionally slow this weekend, way outside the 107% in both sessions. Slower than the top GP2 qualifying times too!
NK looks particularly out of his depth. 7 seconds off! In a 2 mile, 75s lap! Jaaaaysus.Quote:
Originally Posted by christophulus
Hispania's best time would put them 4th on the GP2 grid!
A lot of people were critical of the 107% rule not so long ago. It'll be interesting to see how they feel now given how slow the HRTs appear to be.
I'd have thought the retarded engine blown diffuser would be worth more here than anywhere else, given the amount of time the cars are off throttle and the amount of slow speed corners - I'd therefore expect the HRT and other cosworth teams to struggle as a result.
The other issue could simply be that HRT have not a lot of spares and not a lot of cash and therefore have asked the drivers to leave a margin until they need to push 100% in qually, they simply can't afford to destroy a car in thursday practice.
Then again, a dog of a car is going to struggle here more than anywhere i guess as poor handling will provide zero confidence for the drivers to push
I expect both HRT’s will be allowed to race. Imagine Kolles choosing to not lodge a complaint over the blown diffusers and then not being allowed into the race on Sunday? He could say that were it not for the blown diffusers his team would have qualified within the 107% rule and since no one knows how much benefit teams are really getting from the blown diffusers I'd imagine it would be a hard one to argue against.Quote:
Originally Posted by Robinho
I’d say if they are outside the 107% rule they will be allowed to race. Either that or, if I were him, I’d lodge a complaint with the FIA over the blown diffusers.
Having watched the mayhem that was GP2 qualifying, if HRT are outside 107%, they shouldn't be allowed to race, here more than anywhere. Would you want to encounter a dawdling HRT as you turn through the first part of the Swimming Pool completely unsighted?
GP2 Qualifying was absolutely disgraceful.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rm2BMM71S14Quote:
Originally Posted by theugsquirrel
To whoever hasn't seen yet. :laugh: Grosjean didn't even get a proper timed lap as there was always roadblock in front of him. Crazy crazy stuff.
Race was a bit messy too. One of the highlights of this GP2 event - both iSport drivers have crashed into each other. :D