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zyphro

Never seen a driver under so much pressure for the entire race... I take it you missed Hockenheim then. Hamilton was under more pressure today..... He was under pressure from 2 main rivals. So was Alonso. What's the difference, care to enlighten me? Or is this plain Hamilton-fan boy bias? Also over...

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Can a mod lock this thread?

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freelittlebirds wrote: That's what makes Lewis easily the best driver in F1.

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Looks like Hammy's boys have squirted their loads onto their screens.

Best race of 2012 thus far is easily Valencia. It had everything.

zyphro

Ted just now said that Michael did follow the old procedure and turned off the engine and there was no mention of overheating. This was confirmed by Michael's manager. So he did follow the old procedure. 2nd problem. Why was everyone so hesitent on the 2nd formation lap. Lewis knows the new procedu...

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He said "Do something" as in you do it to which his engineer gave a good answer. yeah... Sebastian Vettel on team radio: "I can go much faster than him [Button] so do something." Sebastian Vettel is continuing his pursuit of Jenson Button and he says on team radio: "Just do something." Race enginee...

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Cwy baby.

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No. - he had to switch off the engine at the start as telemetry showed it was overheating - puncture after lap 1 - retired because they had no telemetry data available anymore What next? He was seen shouting at his engineer, about time he got angry. So unless you work for Mercedes that's all New in...

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No.

- he had to switch off the engine at the start as telemetry showed it was overheating
- puncture after lap 1
- retired because they had no telemetry data available anymore

What next? He was seen shouting at his engineer, about time he got angry.

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When Kimi left, Domenicali said to the press that "you will never hear me say any bad word about Kimi". Domenicali has always supported Kimi, but it's Montezemolo and Botin who decide the seats. Alonso might have a say nowdays too. Agreed. I disagree with Nando, Monty enjoys political power. No way...

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Not a chance.

He fell out with Del Monty, why would he want to join Nando's team?

The only person who could divide that team is Schumi, if he decides to join the Scuderia that is.

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Rain pl0x

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Forecasts aren't really reliable, it goes up and down at the circuit.

zyphro

The team has no development platform; they seem hopelessly clueless and lost

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This race will be hard to stomach.

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Hakkattack wrote:

I thought Kimi was already signed for next year at Lotus?

He does. There was a clause relating to his performance though.

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It's the high temperatures and updated rivals which is hurting them. Also they could have set their cars up for the race, we will see. Actually, incorrect - Merc likes the high temperatures surprisingly. I'm not expecting much, they'll be lucky to get into the points if it's a dry race. Others deal...

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Massa returns to be confident in the second half of the season will return to be the pilot was excellent. He can make 3 or 4 podiums and I think won a race (probably Brazil), he is much closer to Alonso of what people believe and Alonso will not always have good days. Ferrari need to these days Mas...

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Formula1Fan. wrote:Significant movements after German GP Race & Hungary Qualifying

* Hulkenberg moves ahead of Di Resta in quali - I believe he has beaten PDR now in 4 straight sessions

PdR's stock is decreasing as each race goes on. Let's see how the race pans out for the Hulk.

zyphro

Kimi Must pass Button at the start, and MUST NOT let Alonso by... If he does that he is in great shape to compete for the win. If both those guys are ahead at turn one then it is lights out If Vettel cannot catch Grosjean then I think we need to realize it will be Romain with the first Lotus win, a...

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Michael's behavior to all this is exactly how it should be from a professional's point of view. It's a whole other story what happens behind closed doors and this does not concern any one of us. They are aware of the problems, and they are trying to find a way around them. It was never easy. Why sh...

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The best team on the grid; they could dominate for quite some years. They're very technically smart.

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Well, technically something is legal until its not. You don't ask for a clarification before doing every single thing...only something major that would be a significant set back if you had to remove it. Anything that requires lots of development resources, like DDRS for example. Quite clearly, thes...

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You're wrong: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/16009873 http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/66000.html http://paddocktalk.com/news/html/story-179626.html He/She isn't. The RRA is a legally binding agreement. In or out of FOTA it still applies because they signed the deal. It was through F...

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RunningMan wrote:
Not to mention the whole Red Bull Technologies thing. Which employs people who then work for RBR or STR.

Evidence?

Or making stuff up?

STR and RBR build totally different cars now.

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... True. How did Rosberg do BTW? Oh right, 8 tenths faster than Schumi. In his final attempt, he got dust kicked up on his tyres and had to back off: his S1 matched Rosberg's time. You really want to step into this territory? Ok mate, have this fairy cakes: Silverstone: MSC (P3) 1:55.799 ROS (P13)...

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I think you're looking at it as "the stewards are not empowered to be effective enough" and I'm looking it as "RBR is sure they're within the rules, regardless of the stewards' power or lack thereof". RBR think they're within the rules. If they were totally in the rules, they'd go and ask for a cla...

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They didn't break any rules by doing so. Any other team would have done the same if they were in that situation. I agree, but obviously not every team has a 'sister' team. Isn't that somewhat unfair and unsporting? It's not really a 'sister' team anymore, it's treated as a separate entity. I've see...

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That's what I'm saying. If they had any doubt in their interpretation of the rules being legitimate, they wouldn't bother with it. I don't think they are gambling on things they aren't sure will go there way. Obviously - they pounce on grey-areas like I said previously, which is practically gamblin...

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Its also sad to see MS accepting it the way it is..He seems content to beat Rosberg now and doesnt seem too motivated for the Championship..He doesnt seem angry or mad at the situation..Compare that to Alonso who you can tell is always pushing his team when they arent performing.. I disagree. He's ...

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neti1 wrote: RRA.

No they haven't. The RRA is something that is legally binding to all teams, and in no-way related to FOTA.

No doubt, they're probably spending a lot along with Ferrari though.

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... I disagree. The available penalties are far too significant to risk trying a part you aren't pretty damn confident you can make a good enough case for. You can bet teams spend a lot of time researching and calculating arguments in defense of their kit, including opposing arguments. They'd have ...

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TheOriginalKimiFan wrote:so is everyone running dry set-ups?

What if Sauber and Mercedes just went all-out on wet set-ups can came back tomorrow?

Who knows.

Mercedes (in Schumacher's hands...) are quick in the wet anyway, like the Ferrari.

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so QF means everything now? Yes it does, when you have a quick car like the Lotus - especially when you're racing at this track! Kimi will be out of position if it is dry on Sunday, and has potentially thrown away his chance at victory. Whilst Grosjean has a very good chance of the top step of the ...

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The only reason Ross Brawn asks about it, and Red Bull doesn't, is because he was not certain if it would pass, when Red Bull is. He certainly didn't feel like asking for confirmation at Benetton in 1994. I can appreciate that you want to believe in everyone being buddies and competing according to...

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There's no such thing as the "spirit of the rules".

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Not really.

The car is a complete and utter junk. Merc don't have a clue what they're doing - when was the last time they used something like flo-viz? They haven't!

I feel sorry for the drivers.

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You have to admire Red Bull really. They're just simply clever and way ahead of the game compared to everyone else. Those who cry: "CHEAT!" are delusional and are simply haters. I'm not even a fan of Red Bull, other than the yummy drink that is :nod: :lol: . Not delusional nor a hater, but when tea...

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You have to admire Red Bull really. They're just simply clever and way ahead of the game compared to everyone else.

Those who cry: "CHEAT!" are delusional and are simply haters.

I'm not even a fan of Red Bull, other than the yummy drink that is

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Covalent wrote:
zyphro wrote:Hate to say it, but I told you so.

Grosjean .
Well at least he isn't 17th

The same person in 17th, was quickest at Monaco where the driver matters more than the actual car

. KR chocked when it came down to it, his younger team-mate (rookie) didn't.

zyphro

Another missed opportunity really. I'm certain Lotus is definitely a top 3 car, in which, the top 3 cars aren't separated by very much. Hamilton destroyed the field, however, Kimi should've got 2nd/3rd.

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