F1 2012 Championship Thread - Page 13

MacLeod · October 14 2012, 08:40 PM

And yet another Mechanical fauilure on Lewis's car, that's what the third in three races. Just how many points have McLaren lost due to mechanical failure/botched pit stops etc..

And what's going on with that Astro turf, the ciruit shouldn't start to fall apart if it's raced on. If it can stand the punishment of a F1 or any other car going onto to it shouldn't be used.

It almost certainly cost McLaren and Lewis another point.

Holdfast · October 14 2012, 11:25 PM

Red Bull may give you wings, but McLaren gives you a fucking magic carpet.

That was about the only entertaining part of the Korean GP. Even Psy looked bored.

MacLeod · October 14 2012, 11:41 PM

Well Kumi seemed to have caught the crash bug this weekend.

MacLeod · October 22 2012, 06:37 PM

And this will come as no suprise, Massa has extended his contract with Ferrrari for another year.

Geckothan · October 26 2012, 12:00 AM

I'm expecting another boring Vettel procession this weekend. Hopefully that's not the case. Alonso needs to hang in there and put Christian Horner's stupid wunderkind in his place!

MacLeod · October 27 2012, 09:54 AM

Would much prefer someone other than Alonso or Vettel to win the Championship, but if I had to pick between the two I would pick Alonso.

Geckothan · October 27 2012, 12:23 PM

Qualifying result = yawn. Boring Vettel procession it is then...

Lonemagpie · October 27 2012, 02:48 PM

Geckothan wrote:

Qualifying result = yawn. Boring Vettel procession it is then...

Yep

Geckothan · October 27 2012, 04:28 PM

Anyone notice the Red Bull sounding a little blown diffuser-y? I was doing something else with the qualifying on in the background and then I heard a car sounding a bit odd, looked up at the screen and it was a Red Bull.

MacLeod · October 27 2012, 05:59 PM

Lonemagpie wrote:

Geckothan wrote:

Qualifying result = yawn. Boring Vettel procession it is then...

Yep

Well you never know perhaps Grosjean will fly up the inside and give him a puncture on the first lap.

MacLeod · October 28 2012, 10:31 AM

I've an idea for a new regulation for next year.

If you fail to set a time in a Q2/Q3 period you have to use the tyres you have to start the race on the tyres on which you set your fastest lap in the previous qualifying period. I.e if you don't set a time in the top 10 shoot out you start the race on the tyres on which you set your fastes Q2 time.

Lonemagpie · October 28 2012, 12:58 PM

MacLeod wrote:

Lonemagpie wrote:

Geckothan wrote:

Qualifying result = yawn. Boring Vettel procession it is then...

Yep

Well you never know perhaps Grosjean will fly up the inside and give him a puncture on the first lap.

Sadly that didn't happen - Boring Vettel procession after all.

At least Alonso was second, so Vettel's lead is only 13 points - it's not over yet

rahullak · October 28 2012, 02:16 PM

An exciting Indian GP. Lots of action. Great driving by Vettel, Alonso, Webber, Hamilton.

MacLeod · October 28 2012, 03:48 PM

Lonemagpie wrote:

MacLeod wrote:

Lonemagpie wrote:

Yep

Well you never know perhaps Grosjean will fly up the inside and give him a puncture on the first lap.

Sadly that didn't happen - Boring Vettel procession after all.

At least Alonso was second, so Vettel's lead is only 13 points - it's not over yet

Still 3 races left, a lot to play for. And Schumi's been a naughty boy again. Ignoring blue flags, if the stewards do take any actions I would be suprised if it was much more than a reprimand and a fine.

Holdfast · October 28 2012, 05:13 PM

Not a great race; the ridiculous haze (?smog) really detracted from the viewing spectacle. We had some of that in Korea too, but this was much worse.

Having said, the top drivers all performed well. There just weren't many exciting moments, barring the Hamilton/Webber contest towards the end. I liked the quick-change operation on Lewis' steering wheel too. That was impressive.

October 14 2012, 08:40 PM	#181
MacLeod Vice Admiral Location: Great Britain	Re: F1 2012 Championship Thread And yet another Mechanical fauilure on Lewis's car, that's what the third in three races. Just how many points have McLaren lost due to mechanical failure/botched pit stops etc.. And what's going on with that Astro turf, the ciruit shouldn't start to fall apart if it's raced on. If it can stand the punishment of a F1 or any other car going onto to it shouldn't be used. It almost certainly cost McLaren and Lewis another point. __________________ On the continent of wild endeavour in the mountains of solace and solitude there stood the citadel of the time lords, the oldest and most mighty race in the universe looking down on the galaxies below sworn never to interfere only to watch.

October 14 2012, 11:25 PM	#182
Holdfast Procul, O procul este profani! Location: 17 Cherry Tree Lane	Re: F1 2012 Championship Thread Red Bull may give you wings, but McLaren gives you a fucking magic carpet. That was about the only entertaining part of the Korean GP. Even Psy looked bored. __________________ Get into Medicine UK - free advice & information about medicine & medical school

October 14 2012, 11:41 PM	#183
MacLeod Vice Admiral Location: Great Britain	Re: F1 2012 Championship Thread Well Kumi seemed to have caught the crash bug this weekend. __________________ On the continent of wild endeavour in the mountains of solace and solitude there stood the citadel of the time lords, the oldest and most mighty race in the universe looking down on the galaxies below sworn never to interfere only to watch.

October 22 2012, 06:37 PM	#184
MacLeod Vice Admiral Location: Great Britain	Re: F1 2012 Championship Thread And this will come as no suprise, Massa has extended his contract with Ferrrari for another year. __________________ On the continent of wild endeavour in the mountains of solace and solitude there stood the citadel of the time lords, the oldest and most mighty race in the universe looking down on the galaxies below sworn never to interfere only to watch.

October 26 2012, 12:00 AM	#185
Geckothan Fleet Captain Location: People's Republic of Britainistan	Re: F1 2012 Championship Thread I'm expecting another boring Vettel procession this weekend. Hopefully that's not the case. Alonso needs to hang in there and put Christian Horner's stupid wunderkind in his place! __________________ You're a classic example of the inverse ratio between the size of the mouth and the size of the brain. RIP Star Trek 1964-1999

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October 27 2012, 09:54 AM	#186
MacLeod Vice Admiral Location: Great Britain	Re: F1 2012 Championship Thread Would much prefer someone other than Alonso or Vettel to win the Championship, but if I had to pick between the two I would pick Alonso. __________________ On the continent of wild endeavour in the mountains of solace and solitude there stood the citadel of the time lords, the oldest and most mighty race in the universe looking down on the galaxies below sworn never to interfere only to watch.

October 27 2012, 12:23 PM	#187
Geckothan Fleet Captain Location: People's Republic of Britainistan	Re: F1 2012 Championship Thread Qualifying result = yawn. Boring Vettel procession it is then... __________________ You're a classic example of the inverse ratio between the size of the mouth and the size of the brain. RIP Star Trek 1964-1999

October 27 2012, 04:28 PM	#189
Geckothan Fleet Captain Location: People's Republic of Britainistan	Re: F1 2012 Championship Thread Anyone notice the Red Bull sounding a little blown diffuser-y? I was doing something else with the qualifying on in the background and then I heard a car sounding a bit odd, looked up at the screen and it was a Red Bull. __________________ You're a classic example of the inverse ratio between the size of the mouth and the size of the brain. RIP Star Trek 1964-1999

October 28 2012, 10:31 AM	#191
MacLeod Vice Admiral Location: Great Britain	Re: F1 2012 Championship Thread I've an idea for a new regulation for next year. If you fail to set a time in a Q2/Q3 period you have to use the tyres you have to start the race on the tyres on which you set your fastest lap in the previous qualifying period. I.e if you don't set a time in the top 10 shoot out you start the race on the tyres on which you set your fastes Q2 time. __________________ On the continent of wild endeavour in the mountains of solace and solitude there stood the citadel of the time lords, the oldest and most mighty race in the universe looking down on the galaxies below sworn never to interfere only to watch.

October 28 2012, 02:16 PM	#193
rahullak Fleet Captain Location: India	Re: F1 2012 Championship Thread An exciting Indian GP. Lots of action. Great driving by Vettel, Alonso, Webber, Hamilton.

October 28 2012, 05:13 PM	#195
Holdfast Procul, O procul este profani! Location: 17 Cherry Tree Lane	Re: F1 2012 Championship Thread Not a great race; the ridiculous haze (?smog) really detracted from the viewing spectacle. We had some of that in Korea too, but this was much worse. Having said, the top drivers all performed well. There just weren't many exciting moments, barring the Hamilton/Webber contest towards the end. I liked the quick-change operation on Lewis' steering wheel too. That was impressive. __________________ Get into Medicine UK - free advice & information about medicine & medical school