Korean GP

Since no one has started a thread for the actual race, I thought I'd start it. Basically, the track will be brand new, with many here concerned whether it will hold up under F1 traffic. We don't know what the attendance will be like although I hope some of the US servicemen will be able to attend. The asphalt will be green no doubt, although I am hoping it has been laid properly, as discussed in the other thread.

Racing will be keen, as Fernando and Vettel are tied 14 points each behind the Aussi, with Lewis Hamilton not totally out of it, although he'll probably need a lot of luck to make headway on the front three.

Which cars will this track suit? Whose engines and/or gearboxes will play up this stage of the season?

I´m curious of ferraris engine situation, will the engines hold for another race.

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Originally Posted by Mia 01

I´m curious of ferraris engine situation, will the engines hold for another race.

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Good question! and what about McLaren's gearbox?

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Originally Posted by Mia 01

I´m curious of ferraris engine situation, will the engines hold for another race.

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They do not need to hold for another race but for another 3 races. Hopefully they don't. :D

I'm hoping for a LH win, with JB & FA joining him on the podium. Stick SV in at 4th & MW down at 10th, and the top 4 would be separated by 4 points with only 2 races to go. Standings would be (if my calcs are right):

MW 221
FA 221
SV 218
LH 217
JB 207

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Originally Posted by Firstgear

I'm hoping for a LH win, with JB & FA joining him on the podium. Stick SV in at 4th & MW down at 10th, and the top 4 would be separated by 4 points with only 2 races to go. Standings would be (if my calcs are right):

MW 221
FA 221
SV 218
LH 217
JB 207

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That is not outside the realm of possibility.
If Webber has a bad result, or a DNF, and either the Boss or Button win in Korea they are right back in the thick of things.
Nothing is over!

I have doubts that the dirt work bedding that the track is laid upon is up to specification in all areas. I think the tires will wear out quickly. I hope Webber wins the next 2 races.

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Originally Posted by Mia 01

I´m curious of ferraris engine situation, will the engines hold for another race.

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Very good point. We had a thread on here a few weeks back (can't find it now though) which suggested Mark Webber had the most new engines available. Clearly with Ferrari running old units it is possible/likely that we won't see their true pace at any of the final tracks until Q3.

I haven't been this excited about a season run-in in years!

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Originally Posted by Fiero 5.7

I have doubts that the dirt work bedding that the track is laid upon is up to specification in all areas.

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Interesting. I would like to have some more info if possible.

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Originally Posted by Mia 01

I´m curious of ferraris engine situation, will the engines hold for another race.

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Very good point. We had a thread on here a few weeks back (can't find it now though) which suggested Mark Webber had the most new engines available. Clearly with Ferrari running old units it is possible/likely that we won't see their true pace at any of the final tracks until Q3.

I haven't been this excited about a season run-in in years!