| NYEJ25 | 03-13-2006 11:39 AM |
F1, Round Two, Grand Prix of Malaysia 2006
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Hope you don't mind Ferg, I took the liberty of getting a thread going for Round two. Here are is some info about the track and what to expect this weekend. Please talk about round two here.
The track:
[IMG]http://i.pbase.com/o4/39/382839/1/56928279.F1Circuits02malaysian.gif[/IMG]
[U][SIZE=4]The History of Sepang Circuit:[/SIZE][/U]
Fastest Race Lap: 1:40.267 (M.Schumacher, Ferrari, 1999);
Fastest Qualifying Lap: 1:39.668 (M.Schumacher, Ferrari, 1999)
The 3.443 mile/5.542 kms Sepang track is constructed on a 260 hectare former palm oil plantation. The inspiration for Malaysia's first Grand Prix circuit came from the top, the Prime Minister, YAB Dato' Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad who appropriately enough, performed the opening ceremony in March. When he visited the Portuguese Grand Prix in 1996, he recognised the publicity to be gained world-wide from hosting a Grand Prix and began negotiations with Formula One Supremo Bernie Ecclestone who emphasised the need for a track. An area for a track was identified near the airport, and the idea took off from there.
The Cabinet requested Malaysia Airports Sdn Bhd to obtain the rights to host a Grand Prix, and subsequently, Malaysia Airports was also asked to build the circuit. A taskforce was then formed to ensure that the circuit project would run smoothly. Members of the taskforce went to Formula One circuits around the world to learn about the layout and organisation of a Grand Prix. They came back with new, dynamic ideas and concepts for the Sepang circuit.
The circuit was designed by Hermann Tilke of Tilke Engineering in Aachen, Germany. Tilke is an amateur racing driver himself, so he mixes that with his engineering expertise to design racing circuits. He formerly worked on the Nurburgring, scene of this year's European Grand Prix, and the A1-Ring in Austria, scene of the Austrian Grand Prix. He is currently updating both the circuits of Brands Hatch in England, and Zhuhai in China. He has been assisted by the local company Iktisas Ingenieurs.
In December 1996, a master-plan was presented to the Prime Minister and soon after, work began. The entire construction of the circuit took 14 months, costing RM286 million. At times, there were well over 1,000 people working on the site.
In December 1998, the circuit opened with its first race meeting, the Proton 300 kms Merdeka. At the same time, the track was inspected by FIA Race Director Charlie Whiting who passed it to be used for FIA sanctioned events. Two months later, it was also awarded a two year licence for motorcycle racing, which culminated in the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix held earlier this year.
At the same time, Bernie Ecclestone awarded the Sepang F1 Circuit the right to incorporate the official Formula One logo in its name and henceforth, the track was to be known as Sepang F1 Circuit. This was a massive boost to the circuit, the first time that such an honour had been accorded to a circuit.
What makes the Sepang circuit so special? Firstly, the architecture blends with modern technology and the Malaysian culture. It is both user-friendly and spectator-friendly. In total, the track can accommodate some 130,000 spectators, with 30,000 in the unique double-fronted main grandstand whose roof resembles a banana leaf.
As the track has been built in a stadium-type location, with the track recessed in the valley, you can see half of it from no matter where you sit. The Hill Stand, for instance, is a man-made hill to give fans an optimum view. The Canopy Tower, nestling at the tip of the V-shaped double grandstand has a roof similar to the Malaysian national flower, the hibiscus. Seats here give a view of 70 per cent of the circuit.
The track features 15 corners and eight straights with a minimum width of 16 meters but rising to 20 meters in some areas, giving tremendous overtaking opportunity.
[U][SIZE=4]A Lap of Sepang with Giancarlo Fisichella [/SIZE][/U]
"Having passed the pits, I start the lap on the long pit straight reaching around 300km/h in 6th gear before braking hard for the right-hand first turn, which is taken in 2nd gear at around 75km/h. This right-hand corner leads immediately into the left-hand corner with 2nd gear being held all the way through, but with the speed dropping down to just under 70km/h.
"On leaving this corner I accelerate for a right-hand bend and on to a short straight where I will reach around 290km/h in top gear before braking hard for the third corner which is a right-hand 2nd gear corner taken at around 100km/h. From here, I will go through the difficult S bend taken in 4th gear with the first part taken at around 225km/h and I will just partially lift the throttle and use a little braking to stabilise the car to get through here. Then, while holding 4th gear, just dabbing the brakes I enter turn 5 at around 215km/h.
"On the approach to the next corner I will reach 5th gear just over 270km/h before entering the double apex 4th gear corner which is taken at 177km/h. Again, a short 5th gear straight where I will reach 275km/h then leads into the very tight turn 8 which is in 1st gear at 65km/h. I then accelerate out of this corner, briefly touching 4th gear before dropping down into 3rd for turn 9. I take this at 148km/h before accelerating through turn 10 which is taken in 5th gear at around 240km/h like turn 4, with just partial throttle being used to stabilise the car with the aide of the brakes.
"Turn 11 is a long right-hand corner taken in 2nd gear at around 115km/h and is extremely important as it leads on to the back straight where I will reach over 300km/h in top gear before braking for the final corner which is taken in 2nd gear at 82km/h. This is one of the overtaking points and hence the exit from turn 11 with good stability on braking into turn 12 is extremely important."
The track:
[IMG]http://i.pbase.com/o4/39/382839/1/56928279.F1Circuits02malaysian.gif[/IMG]
[U][SIZE=4]The History of Sepang Circuit:[/SIZE][/U]
Fastest Race Lap: 1:40.267 (M.Schumacher, Ferrari, 1999);
Fastest Qualifying Lap: 1:39.668 (M.Schumacher, Ferrari, 1999)
The 3.443 mile/5.542 kms Sepang track is constructed on a 260 hectare former palm oil plantation. The inspiration for Malaysia's first Grand Prix circuit came from the top, the Prime Minister, YAB Dato' Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad who appropriately enough, performed the opening ceremony in March. When he visited the Portuguese Grand Prix in 1996, he recognised the publicity to be gained world-wide from hosting a Grand Prix and began negotiations with Formula One Supremo Bernie Ecclestone who emphasised the need for a track. An area for a track was identified near the airport, and the idea took off from there.
The Cabinet requested Malaysia Airports Sdn Bhd to obtain the rights to host a Grand Prix, and subsequently, Malaysia Airports was also asked to build the circuit. A taskforce was then formed to ensure that the circuit project would run smoothly. Members of the taskforce went to Formula One circuits around the world to learn about the layout and organisation of a Grand Prix. They came back with new, dynamic ideas and concepts for the Sepang circuit.
The circuit was designed by Hermann Tilke of Tilke Engineering in Aachen, Germany. Tilke is an amateur racing driver himself, so he mixes that with his engineering expertise to design racing circuits. He formerly worked on the Nurburgring, scene of this year's European Grand Prix, and the A1-Ring in Austria, scene of the Austrian Grand Prix. He is currently updating both the circuits of Brands Hatch in England, and Zhuhai in China. He has been assisted by the local company Iktisas Ingenieurs.
In December 1996, a master-plan was presented to the Prime Minister and soon after, work began. The entire construction of the circuit took 14 months, costing RM286 million. At times, there were well over 1,000 people working on the site.
In December 1998, the circuit opened with its first race meeting, the Proton 300 kms Merdeka. At the same time, the track was inspected by FIA Race Director Charlie Whiting who passed it to be used for FIA sanctioned events. Two months later, it was also awarded a two year licence for motorcycle racing, which culminated in the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix held earlier this year.
At the same time, Bernie Ecclestone awarded the Sepang F1 Circuit the right to incorporate the official Formula One logo in its name and henceforth, the track was to be known as Sepang F1 Circuit. This was a massive boost to the circuit, the first time that such an honour had been accorded to a circuit.
What makes the Sepang circuit so special? Firstly, the architecture blends with modern technology and the Malaysian culture. It is both user-friendly and spectator-friendly. In total, the track can accommodate some 130,000 spectators, with 30,000 in the unique double-fronted main grandstand whose roof resembles a banana leaf.
As the track has been built in a stadium-type location, with the track recessed in the valley, you can see half of it from no matter where you sit. The Hill Stand, for instance, is a man-made hill to give fans an optimum view. The Canopy Tower, nestling at the tip of the V-shaped double grandstand has a roof similar to the Malaysian national flower, the hibiscus. Seats here give a view of 70 per cent of the circuit.
The track features 15 corners and eight straights with a minimum width of 16 meters but rising to 20 meters in some areas, giving tremendous overtaking opportunity.
[U][SIZE=4]A Lap of Sepang with Giancarlo Fisichella [/SIZE][/U]
"Having passed the pits, I start the lap on the long pit straight reaching around 300km/h in 6th gear before braking hard for the right-hand first turn, which is taken in 2nd gear at around 75km/h. This right-hand corner leads immediately into the left-hand corner with 2nd gear being held all the way through, but with the speed dropping down to just under 70km/h.
"On leaving this corner I accelerate for a right-hand bend and on to a short straight where I will reach around 290km/h in top gear before braking hard for the third corner which is a right-hand 2nd gear corner taken at around 100km/h. From here, I will go through the difficult S bend taken in 4th gear with the first part taken at around 225km/h and I will just partially lift the throttle and use a little braking to stabilise the car to get through here. Then, while holding 4th gear, just dabbing the brakes I enter turn 5 at around 215km/h.
"On the approach to the next corner I will reach 5th gear just over 270km/h before entering the double apex 4th gear corner which is taken at 177km/h. Again, a short 5th gear straight where I will reach 275km/h then leads into the very tight turn 8 which is in 1st gear at 65km/h. I then accelerate out of this corner, briefly touching 4th gear before dropping down into 3rd for turn 9. I take this at 148km/h before accelerating through turn 10 which is taken in 5th gear at around 240km/h like turn 4, with just partial throttle being used to stabilise the car with the aide of the brakes.
"Turn 11 is a long right-hand corner taken in 2nd gear at around 115km/h and is extremely important as it leads on to the back straight where I will reach over 300km/h in top gear before braking for the final corner which is taken in 2nd gear at 82km/h. This is one of the overtaking points and hence the exit from turn 11 with good stability on braking into turn 12 is extremely important."
| Ferg | 03-13-2006 12:08 PM |
[QUOTE=NYEJ25]Hope you don't mind Ferg, I took the liberty of getting a thread going for Round two.[/QUOTE]
Not at all, I really don't want to be "the guy" when it comes to these threads. I just wanted to set a precident (for format, which I'm happy to see you emulating :)) and get the season rolling last week with Bahrain...now it's up to the rest of you to keep the ball in play. :D
The only thing I'd add to your post is the Championship standings which as the season progressers will become more relevant..
[QUOTE]World Championship standings, round 1:
Drivers:
1. Alonso 10
2. M.Schumacher 8
3. Raikkonen 6
4. Button 5
5. Montoya 4
6. Webber 3
7. Rosberg 2
8. Klien 1
Constructors:
1. Renault 10
2. McLaren-Mercedes 10
3. Ferrari 8
4. Honda 5
5. Williams-Cosworth 5
6. Red Bull-Ferrari 1[/QUOTE]
I'll have to give my Pick6 some thought...I'm still trying to sort through all the fallout from Round One.
I've gone ahead and hosted [URL=http://www.pbase.com/blackieonassis/circuits]->circuit data maps<-[/URL] for every round if you want to use them. Pretty close to the map you're using, just bigger with a bit more info. Feel free to hotlink it to your post if you want. :)
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/image/56928279/original.jpg[/IMG]
Not at all, I really don't want to be "the guy" when it comes to these threads. I just wanted to set a precident (for format, which I'm happy to see you emulating :)) and get the season rolling last week with Bahrain...now it's up to the rest of you to keep the ball in play. :D
The only thing I'd add to your post is the Championship standings which as the season progressers will become more relevant..
[QUOTE]World Championship standings, round 1:
Drivers:
1. Alonso 10
2. M.Schumacher 8
3. Raikkonen 6
4. Button 5
5. Montoya 4
6. Webber 3
7. Rosberg 2
8. Klien 1
Constructors:
1. Renault 10
2. McLaren-Mercedes 10
3. Ferrari 8
4. Honda 5
5. Williams-Cosworth 5
6. Red Bull-Ferrari 1[/QUOTE]
I'll have to give my Pick6 some thought...I'm still trying to sort through all the fallout from Round One.
I've gone ahead and hosted [URL=http://www.pbase.com/blackieonassis/circuits]->circuit data maps<-[/URL] for every round if you want to use them. Pretty close to the map you're using, just bigger with a bit more info. Feel free to hotlink it to your post if you want. :)
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/image/56928279/original.jpg[/IMG]
| Bonzo | 03-13-2006 12:15 PM |
dancing :banana: for having F1 two weeks in a row.
IMO Sepang is one of the toughest courses in the world.
IMO Sepang is one of the toughest courses in the world.
| NYEJ25 | 03-13-2006 01:13 PM |
Cool, thanks. I used your track map for my post and will use all of yours in the future. I tried to stick to the format you used in the first thread becasue I felt it was very informative about the race. I will try to keep on top of this and get a thread going every Monday of the race week. Thanks for the link to all the track maps, that is great.
I will not make any predictions until later in the week, I'm waiting for all the news to come out first.
God! I'm so glad F1 is back, it has been a long winter of waiting and wondering.
I will not make any predictions until later in the week, I'm waiting for all the news to come out first.
God! I'm so glad F1 is back, it has been a long winter of waiting and wondering.
| artkevin | 03-13-2006 01:46 PM |
I give this thread a Alonso hip twist!
I am sooo happy that F1 is back!
I am sooo happy that F1 is back!
| Ferg | 03-13-2006 02:46 PM |
TV times...
[QUOTE][B]ALL TIMES PACIFIC![/B]
Thursday, March 16th, Friday Practice #2 [B]10:00pm[/B]
Friday, March 17th, Inside Grand Prix [b]9:30pm[/b]
Friday, March 17th, Qualifying [b]10:00pm[/b]
Saturday, March 18th, RACE!!!! [b]10:30pm[/b]
[i]*race rebroadcast at 9:30am on the 19th as well*[/i][/QUOTE]
[QUOTE][B]ALL TIMES PACIFIC![/B]
Thursday, March 16th, Friday Practice #2 [B]10:00pm[/B]
Friday, March 17th, Inside Grand Prix [b]9:30pm[/b]
Friday, March 17th, Qualifying [b]10:00pm[/b]
Saturday, March 18th, RACE!!!! [b]10:30pm[/b]
[i]*race rebroadcast at 9:30am on the 19th as well*[/i][/QUOTE]
| Vampyr | 03-13-2006 02:47 PM |
too bad you all don't have F1 2002... so we could play online.
| Bonzo | 03-13-2006 03:00 PM |
[QUOTE=Vampyr]too bad you all don't have F1 2002... so we could play online.[/QUOTE]
I do except F12k2 and F1c online code sucks.
GTR is usable and rFactor works excellent. :p
I do except F12k2 and F1c online code sucks.
GTR is usable and rFactor works excellent. :p
| Bonzo | 03-13-2006 03:02 PM |
Prime Time Baby :banana:
Quote:
ALL TIMES PACIFIC!
Thursday, March 16th, Friday Practice #2 10:00pm
Friday, March 17th, Inside Grand Prix 9:30pm
Friday, March 17th, Qualifying 10:00pm
Saturday, March 18th, RACE!!!! 10:30pm
*race rebroadcast at 9:30am on the 19th as well*
Quote:
ALL TIMES PACIFIC!
Thursday, March 16th, Friday Practice #2 10:00pm
Friday, March 17th, Inside Grand Prix 9:30pm
Friday, March 17th, Qualifying 10:00pm
Saturday, March 18th, RACE!!!! 10:30pm
*race rebroadcast at 9:30am on the 19th as well*
| JoD | 03-14-2006 09:28 AM |
Guess I'll get this started... Probably wishful thinking on my part, but eh, whatever...
K.Raikkonen
F.Alonso
M.Schumacher
J.Button
J.Montoya
F.Massa
N.Rosberg
G.Fisichella
K.Raikkonen
F.Alonso
M.Schumacher
J.Button
J.Montoya
F.Massa
N.Rosberg
G.Fisichella
| artkevin | 03-14-2006 09:34 AM |
Nico FTW :)
Kimi
JPM
Massa
Klien
Alonso
Schumi
Fisi
Kimi
JPM
Massa
Klien
Alonso
Schumi
Fisi
| Ferg | 03-14-2006 09:49 AM |
Bah, you stole my thunder Kevin! I was going to pick Nico... :p :D
After looking at his lap times and fuel loads from Bahrain, plus the fact that Williams are going to be turning up the wick in Sepang (apparently they ran really conservative at Sahkir) I think he's got a genuine shot at taking a victory. Definately on the podium.
Let's hope we're not putting the jinx on his season....
After looking at his lap times and fuel loads from Bahrain, plus the fact that Williams are going to be turning up the wick in Sepang (apparently they ran really conservative at Sahkir) I think he's got a genuine shot at taking a victory. Definately on the podium.
Let's hope we're not putting the jinx on his season....
| enduroshark | 03-14-2006 10:01 AM |
K.Raikkonen
F.Alonso
M.Schumacher
J.Button
J.Montoya
G.Fisichella
F.Massa
D.Coulthard
(Ony)
F.Alonso
M.Schumacher
J.Button
J.Montoya
G.Fisichella
F.Massa
D.Coulthard
(Ony)
| BriDrive | 03-14-2006 11:26 AM |
Prognostication:
This round goes to Honda...bet on it.
Button for the win.
(not my desire, just my instinct)
BriDrive
This round goes to Honda...bet on it.
Button for the win.
(not my desire, just my instinct)
BriDrive
| FrostyAK | 03-14-2006 11:45 AM |
[QUOTE=BriDrive]Prognostication:
This round goes to Honda...bet on it.
Button for the win.
(not my desire, just my instinct)
BriDrive[/QUOTE]
I truly hope you are correct. I was massively disappointed with the result last week. I have been following and supporting Jenson since 2004, so I hope this season really is his. As others have said, it may just take one win to give him the mind frame he needs to believe himself to be a winner in every race.
- Chris
This round goes to Honda...bet on it.
Button for the win.
(not my desire, just my instinct)
BriDrive[/QUOTE]
I truly hope you are correct. I was massively disappointed with the result last week. I have been following and supporting Jenson since 2004, so I hope this season really is his. As others have said, it may just take one win to give him the mind frame he needs to believe himself to be a winner in every race.
- Chris
| Chiketkd | 03-14-2006 01:30 PM |
Looking forward to Malaysia. Hopefully, Schumi will be able to come out on top!!! :)
| nKoan | 03-14-2006 01:44 PM |
I think Honda has a real chance. They wouldn't be favorites going in, but I think they are the best chance for an upset.
Schumacher
Kimi
Button
Alonso
Rosberg
Schumacher
Kimi
Button
Alonso
Rosberg
| XenoWolf | 03-14-2006 01:44 PM |
[quote=My Pick6]
K. Raikkonen
F. Alonso
F. Massa
M. Schumacher
J. Montoya
G. Fissichella
J. Button
M. Webber
[/quote]
Didn't do so hot on the first round, I'm hovering mid-pack.
K. Raikkonen
F. Alonso
F. Massa
M. Schumacher
J. Montoya
G. Fissichella
J. Button
M. Webber
[/quote]
Didn't do so hot on the first round, I'm hovering mid-pack.
| bitterWRX | 03-14-2006 02:15 PM |
Schumacher
Alonso
Montoya
Button
These are my pick for podium and one below. I just have a feeling that Raikonnen is going to have a problem with the Benz midrace and it'll cause him to not do as well or end up with a DNF.
I think anything below podium is anyone's race. THey are a lot of good competition this year.
Alonso
Montoya
Button
These are my pick for podium and one below. I just have a feeling that Raikonnen is going to have a problem with the Benz midrace and it'll cause him to not do as well or end up with a DNF.
I think anything below podium is anyone's race. THey are a lot of good competition this year.
| NYEJ25 | 03-14-2006 02:40 PM |
Rosberg FTW!!!!
| StuBeck | 03-14-2006 02:56 PM |
Raikkonen
Button
M. Schumacher
Alonso
Rosberg
Montoya
Coulthard
Fischella
Button
M. Schumacher
Alonso
Rosberg
Montoya
Coulthard
Fischella
| rupertberr | 03-14-2006 03:43 PM |
1. K.Raikkonen
2. F.Alonso
3. M.Schumacher
4. F.Massa
5. N.Rosberg
6. J.Button
7. G.Fisichella
8. R.Barrichello
2. F.Alonso
3. M.Schumacher
4. F.Massa
5. N.Rosberg
6. J.Button
7. G.Fisichella
8. R.Barrichello
| finnRex | 03-14-2006 06:08 PM |
Here's my pick 6(or 8). Whatever;).
1. Kimi
2. JPM(for you Juan fans out there!:) )
3. Herr Schumacher
4. Alonso
5. Button
6. Rosberg(climbing up slowly but surely)
7. Barrichello
8. Webber
I'm not sure if it was here or in another forum, but someone mentioned Rosberg vs. Kimi showdowns in the future. I agree, it'll be on in a few years(maybe even in a few races this year). BMW is definitely doing better this year.
Mika
1. Kimi
2. JPM(for you Juan fans out there!:) )
3. Herr Schumacher
4. Alonso
5. Button
6. Rosberg(climbing up slowly but surely)
7. Barrichello
8. Webber
I'm not sure if it was here or in another forum, but someone mentioned Rosberg vs. Kimi showdowns in the future. I agree, it'll be on in a few years(maybe even in a few races this year). BMW is definitely doing better this year.
Mika
| maxQ | 03-14-2006 06:11 PM |
[QUOTE=finnRex]
I'm not sure if it was here or in another forum, but someone mentioned Rosberg vs. Kimi showdowns in the future. I agree, it'll be on in a few years(maybe even in a few races this year). BMW is definitely doing better this year.
Mika[/QUOTE]
Too bad Rosberg doesn't have anything to do with BMW. :p
I'm not sure if it was here or in another forum, but someone mentioned Rosberg vs. Kimi showdowns in the future. I agree, it'll be on in a few years(maybe even in a few races this year). BMW is definitely doing better this year.
Mika[/QUOTE]
Too bad Rosberg doesn't have anything to do with BMW. :p
| finnRex | 03-14-2006 06:22 PM |
[QUOTE=maxQ]Too bad Rosberg doesn't have anything to do with BMW. :p[/QUOTE]
My bad, I had a brainfart. I thought BMW was still with Williams... :o
Mika :lol:
My bad, I had a brainfart. I thought BMW was still with Williams... :o
Mika :lol:
| endeavor | 03-14-2006 06:23 PM |
Kimi
Alonso
MS
Button
Fisi
JPM
Speed (Go USA! :banana: )
Alonso
MS
Button
Fisi
JPM
Speed (Go USA! :banana: )
| PaulC | 03-14-2006 07:12 PM |
I wonder what the odds are on Nico winning a race before Jensen does.
| artkevin | 03-14-2006 07:52 PM |
[QUOTE=PaulC]I wonder what the odds are on Nico winning a race before Jensen does.[/QUOTE]
:lol:
It might happen. I would laugh for days. JB-200 GPs. NR-2 GPs 1 win. :lol:
:lol:
It might happen. I would laugh for days. JB-200 GPs. NR-2 GPs 1 win. :lol:
| finnRex | 03-14-2006 07:54 PM |
I think Nico's got a better shot than JB does.
Mika
Mika
| StuBeck | 03-14-2006 08:10 PM |
I don't think so. Button wasn't leading (well he did, but not for long) and while Nico was good, he wasn't competeting for the win at all. Maybe later in the year but JB or RB still have a better chance.
It was just brougth up today that JPM's engine was down on power all weekend despite him essentially being told to shut up and stop whining because he wasn't after qualifying. They're considering switching out the engine but aren't positive.
It was just brougth up today that JPM's engine was down on power all weekend despite him essentially being told to shut up and stop whining because he wasn't after qualifying. They're considering switching out the engine but aren't positive.
| nick735 | 03-14-2006 08:18 PM |
Moi Mika!
Here are my (wishfull) predictions
1. Kimi
2. Nico
3. Schummi
4. Jenson
5. JPM
6. yadda
7. yadda
8. yadda
22. DNF: ALONSO
Here are my (wishfull) predictions
1. Kimi
2. Nico
3. Schummi
4. Jenson
5. JPM
6. yadda
7. yadda
8. yadda
22. DNF: ALONSO
| bitterWRX | 03-14-2006 08:27 PM |
[QUOTE=artkevin]:lol:
It might happen. I would laugh for days. JB-200 GPs. NR-2 GPs 1 win. :lol:[/QUOTE]
200? I thought it was just a few over a hundred. :confused:
It might happen. I would laugh for days. JB-200 GPs. NR-2 GPs 1 win. :lol:[/QUOTE]
200? I thought it was just a few over a hundred. :confused:
| finnRex | 03-14-2006 08:44 PM |
[QUOTE=StuBeck]I don't think so. Button wasn't leading (well he did, but not for long) and while Nico was good, he wasn't competeting for the win at all. Maybe later in the year but JB or RB still have a better chance.
It was just brougth up today that JPM's engine was down on power all weekend despite him essentially being told to shut up and stop whining because he wasn't after qualifying. They're considering switching out the engine but aren't positive.[/QUOTE]
You are right that Nico wasn't in contention at all last race. But he did pull into the paddocks after the 1st corner collision. He stayed in for almost a minute, and then went out. To go from almost a lap down to 7th on a maiden voyage is quite extraordinary. I still think Nico has an excellent chance for a win(but hey, that's my opinion).
Mika
It was just brougth up today that JPM's engine was down on power all weekend despite him essentially being told to shut up and stop whining because he wasn't after qualifying. They're considering switching out the engine but aren't positive.[/QUOTE]
You are right that Nico wasn't in contention at all last race. But he did pull into the paddocks after the 1st corner collision. He stayed in for almost a minute, and then went out. To go from almost a lap down to 7th on a maiden voyage is quite extraordinary. I still think Nico has an excellent chance for a win(but hey, that's my opinion).
Mika
| StuBeck | 03-14-2006 09:15 PM |
I think he has an excellent chance of a win too, but I think Button has a much greater chance at least before Nico does. It'll be interesting to see the overall pace this week since the teams which ran at the test won't have an advantage anymore.
| finnRex | 03-14-2006 09:19 PM |
That's one thing I love about the beginning of a new season. You never know what to expect. (insert Forrest Gump/box-o-chocolates quote here). :D
Mika
Mika
| JoD | 03-14-2006 09:24 PM |
So is anyone else a little bit frightened like me that Kimi's engine might die a painful death this weekend??
| finnRex | 03-14-2006 09:25 PM |
[QUOTE=JoD]So is anyone else a little bit frightened like me that Kimi's engine might die a painful death this weekend??[/QUOTE]
You had to go and say that AFTER I made my pick 6... :mad: ... :lol:
Mika(now I'm worried)
You had to go and say that AFTER I made my pick 6... :mad: ... :lol:
Mika(now I'm worried)
| MattDell | 03-14-2006 09:28 PM |
I have NO IDEA who to pick for this race. There's so many good teams and drivers this year. I really think Nico will have a good result next race, same with Button or Rubens, I really don't want last race's podium finishers to win this one.
I'm gonna wait 'til I see practice times to commit to anyone. And holy crap, how awesome is a Saturday night race??? :D :banana:
-Matt
I'm gonna wait 'til I see practice times to commit to anyone. And holy crap, how awesome is a Saturday night race??? :D :banana:
-Matt
| MattDell | 03-14-2006 09:29 PM |
[QUOTE=finnRex]You had to go and say that AFTER I made my pick 6... :mad: ... :lol:
Mika(now I'm worried)[/QUOTE]
I thought you could change your picks up 'til Thursday or something.
-Matt
Mika(now I'm worried)[/QUOTE]
I thought you could change your picks up 'til Thursday or something.
-Matt
| JoD | 03-14-2006 09:29 PM |
[QUOTE=finnRex]You had to go and say that AFTER I made my pick 6... :mad: ... :lol: [/QUOTE]
You and me both, Mika! I'll have our boy at the top for every race, realistic or not!!
Honestly though, I think if he can make it through this weekend without a major eff up in the reliability dept (whether that be engine, electrical, or the random suspension or rear wing gone awry) it will be a good sign for his chances for the rest of the year...
Can you see me crossing my fingers from there?? :)
You and me both, Mika! I'll have our boy at the top for every race, realistic or not!!
Honestly though, I think if he can make it through this weekend without a major eff up in the reliability dept (whether that be engine, electrical, or the random suspension or rear wing gone awry) it will be a good sign for his chances for the rest of the year...
Can you see me crossing my fingers from there?? :)
| Wr4wrX | 03-14-2006 09:38 PM |
[QUOTE=artkevin]JB-200 GPs. NR-2 GPs 1 win.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=bitterWRX]200? I thought it was just a few over a hundred. :confused:[/QUOTE]
I think last week's race in Bahrain was Button's 103rd career GP.
[QUOTE=bitterWRX]200? I thought it was just a few over a hundred. :confused:[/QUOTE]
I think last week's race in Bahrain was Button's 103rd career GP.
| Wr4wrX | 03-14-2006 09:39 PM |
[QUOTE=JoD]So is anyone else a little bit frightened like me that Kimi's engine might die a painful death this weekend??[/QUOTE]
Sadly, every weekend.... :rolleyes:
Sadly, every weekend.... :rolleyes:
| finnRex | 03-14-2006 09:44 PM |
[QUOTE=MattDell]I thought you could change your picks up 'til Thursday or something.
-Matt[/QUOTE]
I think you can, but I'm a lazy bastage...oh the humanity;).
The only time I breathe relief is when he crosses the finish line(hopefully in podium form). 'Til then, I'm on edge...
Mika
-Matt[/QUOTE]
I think you can, but I'm a lazy bastage...oh the humanity;).
The only time I breathe relief is when he crosses the finish line(hopefully in podium form). 'Til then, I'm on edge...
Mika
| BriDrive | 03-14-2006 09:47 PM |
Nah, the engine bit's been covered, the rear suspension bit's been covered...I predict the left front Michelin will delaminate during the first session qualifying, leading to an upright failure which shreds the monocoque on its way down range...followed by him wearing a custom Scuderia Ferrari cap throughout the paddock...moping around miserably about another season that could have been...
BriDrive
BriDrive
| finnRex | 03-14-2006 09:50 PM |
[QUOTE=BriDrive]Nah, the engine bit's been covered, the rear suspension bit's been covered...I predict the left front Michelin will delaminate during the first session qualifying, leading to an upright failure which shreds the monocoque on its way down range...followed by him wearing a custom Scuderia Ferrari cap throughout the paddock...moping around miserably about another season that could have been...
BriDrive[/QUOTE]
So...what are you saying?:lol:
Mika
BriDrive[/QUOTE]
So...what are you saying?:lol:
Mika
| JoD | 03-14-2006 09:53 PM |
[QUOTE=BriDrive]Nah, the engine bit's been covered, the rear suspension bit's been covered...I predict the left front Michelin will delaminate during the first session qualifying, leading to an upright failure which shreds the monocoque on its way down range...followed by him wearing a custom Scuderia Ferrari cap throughout the paddock...moping around miserably about another season that could have been...
BriDrive[/QUOTE]
Nice... and then at Australia, the sun will catch the chromey finish of car at precisely the wrong angle, thereby blinding Kimi temporarily, which leads to him losing control of the car and mauling a stray kangaroo... Or Bernie, for that matter, which would be highly amusing to me...
BriDrive[/QUOTE]
Nice... and then at Australia, the sun will catch the chromey finish of car at precisely the wrong angle, thereby blinding Kimi temporarily, which leads to him losing control of the car and mauling a stray kangaroo... Or Bernie, for that matter, which would be highly amusing to me...
| FrostyAK | 03-15-2006 03:55 AM |
I am so excited about the season ahead. So many great circuits are still waiting for us like Monaco, Italy, etc. This may be the most competitive season I've seen, keeping in mind I've only been seriously following since 2004. It just seems that all of the teams were at least a little shaken by the change to V8s, and therefore it seems to be more of a drivers race as opposed to a manufacturers/how much money can Toyota spend without going broke race.
As for this weekend, it had better be Button. In fact, that shall be my sign off until he wins.
Better Be Button,
- Chris
As for this weekend, it had better be Button. In fact, that shall be my sign off until he wins.
Better Be Button,
- Chris
| ptclaus98 | 03-15-2006 07:44 AM |
[QUOTE=finnRex]I think you can, but I'm a lazy bastage...oh the humanity;).
The only time I breathe relief is when he crosses the finish line(hopefully in podium form). 'Til then, I'm on edge...
Mika[/QUOTE]
Hopefully, he'll do alright.
:)
The only time I breathe relief is when he crosses the finish line(hopefully in podium form). 'Til then, I'm on edge...
Mika[/QUOTE]
Hopefully, he'll do alright.
:)
| BillT | 03-15-2006 08:42 AM |
60% chance of rain all weekend in Sepang...so here's my picks:
MS - Rain master
KR
FA
JB
JPM
FM
MW
RB
MS - Rain master
KR
FA
JB
JPM
FM
MW
RB
| maxQ | 03-15-2006 08:59 AM |
[QUOTE=BillT]60% chance of rain all weekend in Sepang...so here's my picks:
MS - Rain master
KR
FA
JB
JPM
FM
MW
RB[/QUOTE]
You forget how good Joan Paula is in the rain.
MS - Rain master
KR
FA
JB
JPM
FM
MW
RB[/QUOTE]
You forget how good Joan Paula is in the rain.
| boxered | 03-15-2006 09:37 AM |
I'm liking:
1.MS
2.Kimi
3.Alonso
4.Button
5.JPM
Although JPM and Kimi could just as easily switch places if it rains..
1.MS
2.Kimi
3.Alonso
4.Button
5.JPM
Although JPM and Kimi could just as easily switch places if it rains..
| REX8 | 03-15-2006 09:46 AM |
Well, it looks like JPM was down on power in the last race....can't see that not helping him at least a little...no reason he should stay in 5th. Plus if it rains, that helps him too.
Kimi
MS
JPM
Alonso
Button
And if it rains...
MS
JPM
GF
Kimi
Alonso
Kimi
MS
JPM
Alonso
Button
And if it rains...
MS
JPM
GF
Kimi
Alonso
| Ferg | 03-15-2006 10:03 AM |
Crud, rain is looking like a very real possibility...
decisions decisions decisions
decisions decisions decisions
| Ferg | 03-15-2006 10:15 AM |
Anyone have their money on either DC or Massa...?
[QUOTE]Coulthard, Massa to get engine penalties
Wednesday, March 15th 2006, 15:06 GMT
Scot driver David Coulthard and Brazilian Felipe Massa will be penalized at the Malaysian Grand Prix following an engine change.
Red Bull driver Coulthard suffered an engine problem at the Bahrain Grand Prix, stopping on track right after the end of the race. Since he finished the event, Coulthard is not entitled to a penalty-free engine change like the drivers who retired earlier from the race.
Massa finished in ninth place after spinning off early on, but some problems found in his Ferrari engine have forced the Italian squad to replace the unit for the Sepang race next weekend.
"We've taken this decision today after an analysis of the engine, which presented some anomalies that might presumably have caused a failure," a Ferrari spokesman told autosport.com.
Both men will lose ten grid positions in the race.
Under current regulations, engines must last for two Grand Prix weekends.
Coulthard himself had been critical of the rules earlier this week.
"For me I was 14th on the grid and, if you give me 10 places, then I am at the back. I am not driving a McLaren and I cannot go from there to third place," the Scot said.
"I understand the regulations to try and make people use less engines, but I think there should be a handicap penalty based on a performance at a GP. Maybe it could be percentage to the fastest time, but just 10 places is wrong.
"The guys at the front only ever get to just outside the top 10 whereas we always have to go to the back."[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE]Coulthard, Massa to get engine penalties
Wednesday, March 15th 2006, 15:06 GMT
Scot driver David Coulthard and Brazilian Felipe Massa will be penalized at the Malaysian Grand Prix following an engine change.
Red Bull driver Coulthard suffered an engine problem at the Bahrain Grand Prix, stopping on track right after the end of the race. Since he finished the event, Coulthard is not entitled to a penalty-free engine change like the drivers who retired earlier from the race.
Massa finished in ninth place after spinning off early on, but some problems found in his Ferrari engine have forced the Italian squad to replace the unit for the Sepang race next weekend.
"We've taken this decision today after an analysis of the engine, which presented some anomalies that might presumably have caused a failure," a Ferrari spokesman told autosport.com.
Both men will lose ten grid positions in the race.
Under current regulations, engines must last for two Grand Prix weekends.
Coulthard himself had been critical of the rules earlier this week.
"For me I was 14th on the grid and, if you give me 10 places, then I am at the back. I am not driving a McLaren and I cannot go from there to third place," the Scot said.
"I understand the regulations to try and make people use less engines, but I think there should be a handicap penalty based on a performance at a GP. Maybe it could be percentage to the fastest time, but just 10 places is wrong.
"The guys at the front only ever get to just outside the top 10 whereas we always have to go to the back."[/QUOTE]
| Don Arm | 03-15-2006 10:16 AM |
Missed the first race voting.
Mine:
1. Kimi
2. Alonso
3. MS
4. Button
5. JPM
6. Nico
7. GF
8. Rubens
I honestly think that Alonso is really starting to show how great of a driver he is going to be.
Mine:
1. Kimi
2. Alonso
3. MS
4. Button
5. JPM
6. Nico
7. GF
8. Rubens
I honestly think that Alonso is really starting to show how great of a driver he is going to be.
| REX8 | 03-15-2006 10:18 AM |
You guys gotta look at GF in the rain...come on now... :lol:
| Ferg | 03-15-2006 10:18 AM |
I see a lot of people only posting four or five picks.
Remember that you need to pick the top eight finishers.
:)
Remember that you need to pick the top eight finishers.
:)
| REX8 | 03-15-2006 10:23 AM |
[QUOTE=Ferg]I see a lot of people only posting four or five picks.
Remember that you need to pick the top eight finishers.
:)[/QUOTE]
But that makes it soo much harder... ;)
Remember that you need to pick the top eight finishers.
:)[/QUOTE]
But that makes it soo much harder... ;)
| bitterWRX | 03-15-2006 01:57 PM |
[QUOTE=Ferg]
Remember that you need to pick the top eight finishers.
:)[/QUOTE]
I'm only good enough to pick 4. :(
Remember that you need to pick the top eight finishers.
:)[/QUOTE]
I'm only good enough to pick 4. :(
| grandpa rex | 03-15-2006 04:10 PM |
I've been to Malaysia for business around this time of year. It's incredibly hot and humid. It makes South Florida feel comfortable. I have a hard time just being outside, let alone running an F1 machine at 10/10 for a couple of hours.
My picks:
Raikkonen
Button
Alonso
MS
Fisi
Rubens
Massa
Rosberg
My picks:
Raikkonen
Button
Alonso
MS
Fisi
Rubens
Massa
Rosberg
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