The Official 2013 German Grand Prix Thread ***SPOILERS***
Posted by EC83
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Disappointed you didn't make more of the tyre compounds pic. 
For my next race thread I'll make a sepia one if you want.
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So, what are we thinking about this race people? I've got to say I love this circuit, I wish there was a race here every year - and I think it's been better since the new(ish) section was added.
I hope it'll be close. Vettel seems to struggle on this track so there's a good chance the Championship might close up more with the result of this race.
Against all the pre-season odds Mercedes are doing a great job at the moment, so they're probably favourites to claim Pole - I think it'll be a battle between them and Webber, assuming those three don't have problems. A home win for Nico would be nice!
Webber will probably be the main challenger for RedBull, if the form from 2009 and 2011 is anything to go by. And he should be stronger in the race than in quali as well.
Apart from that the main challenge should come from Fernando and Kimi. Kimi in particular should be interesting - the Lotus doesn't react well to colder temperatures which we're likely to get, but he's been awesome around this track in the past. So it'll be interesting to see how he does.
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I hope it'll be close. Vettel seems to struggle on this track so there's a good chance the Championship might close up more with the result of this race.
Against all the pre-season odds Mercedes are doing a great job at the moment, so they're probably favourites to claim Pole - I think it'll be a battle between them and Webber, assuming those three don't have problems. A home win for Nico would be nice!
Webber will probably be the main challenger for RedBull, if the form from 2009 and 2011 is anything to go by. And he should be stronger in the race than in quali as well.
Apart from that the main challenge should come from Fernando and Kimi. Kimi in particular should be interesting - the Lotus doesn't react well to colder temperatures which we're likely to get, but he's been awesome around this track in the past. So it'll be interesting to see how he does.
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Couldn't this thread have waited until Monday afternoon?
really looking forward to this one. being australian im going for obviously riccardo, like last time out im hoping he can get in the top ten for qual and this time a safety car wont stuff it up for him again. Also hoping that ferrari can bring there tyres up to temp so they can be stronger in qual to get closer to the pointy end at the end of the race
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J i m Wrote:
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> Couldn't this thread have waited until Monday
> afternoon?
Why? Is that when you'll next be posting?
I hope there'll be no repeat of the tyre failures or boycott by the drivers. It must be obvious that the failures were the result of an unusual combination of circumstances at Silverstone, and they'd be unlikely to happen again at other races even without the modification Pirelli have made. So - hopefully - things will be OK.
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> Couldn't this thread have waited until Monday
> afternoon?
Why? Is that when you'll next be posting?
I hope there'll be no repeat of the tyre failures or boycott by the drivers. It must be obvious that the failures were the result of an unusual combination of circumstances at Silverstone, and they'd be unlikely to happen again at other races even without the modification Pirelli have made. So - hopefully - things will be OK.
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Well, well done to Hamilton for putting that Mercedes on pole. Something I'd rather not see but credit where credit is due. I don't even want to mention Nico, stupid mistake by the team but I'm confident that he will make up places through out the race.
Would have liked to see Nico or Seb on pole but Hamilton deserved it out of the 'Shoot-out' he drove a brilliant final lap. Shame for Webber he was looking pretty strong but the varying track temperatures and cross-winds played havoc with a lot of drivers and that's what ultimately proves the metal of both team and driver so, all in all good session.
Button did well ..... God he must be frustrated dragging that Mclaren round. The Ice-man and Daniel Ricciardo .... up there again.
Massa out Qualifying Fernando ( The Machine ) ....... can't wait for the race strategies to unfold on Sunday ..................
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Would have liked to see Nico or Seb on pole but Hamilton deserved it out of the 'Shoot-out' he drove a brilliant final lap. Shame for Webber he was looking pretty strong but the varying track temperatures and cross-winds played havoc with a lot of drivers and that's what ultimately proves the metal of both team and driver so, all in all good session.
Button did well ..... God he must be frustrated dragging that Mclaren round. The Ice-man and Daniel Ricciardo .... up there again.
Massa out Qualifying Fernando ( The Machine ) ....... can't wait for the race strategies to unfold on Sunday ..................
" Perfection is not a gift ....... it comes with practice."
Member of R.S.C.T Group
EC83 Wrote:
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> Why? Is that when you'll next be posting?
No, I was kind of referring to the Silverstone thread bring created after the race, but hey ho
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No, I was kind of referring to the Silverstone thread bring created after the race, but hey ho
LOL, I know. I was just in a super-sarky mood the other day. :P
Great quali, much closer than I was thinking it might be.
Great Pole by Lewis, and I'd say he's got a very real chance of winning his first race for Merc - on their home ground, which would go some way towards making up for not having their first successes this year.
Good to see Lotus back on the pace. Kimi is looking strong for a podium, and maybe even the win, depending on whether others have problems.
Vettel looks like he might be getting the hang of this track a bit more now - strong as usual when it mattered. Webber was relatively disappointing.
Strong performances by Massa and Ricciardo too - especially Ricciardo, who's hit a strong run of form at the perfect time to maximise his chances of securing a RedBull drive.
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Great Pole by Lewis, and I'd say he's got a very real chance of winning his first race for Merc - on their home ground, which would go some way towards making up for not having their first successes this year.
Good to see Lotus back on the pace. Kimi is looking strong for a podium, and maybe even the win, depending on whether others have problems.
Vettel looks like he might be getting the hang of this track a bit more now - strong as usual when it mattered. Webber was relatively disappointing.
Strong performances by Massa and Ricciardo too - especially Ricciardo, who's hit a strong run of form at the perfect time to maximise his chances of securing a RedBull drive.
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That Lotus is the fastest car out there by a mile. So frustrating that things have worked out badly for Kimi so far.
Wow, nice firework display from Bianchi!
Holy crap, I've never seen a car rolling across the track by itself during a race before! And it's added a new twist to the race as well...
Brilliant win by Seb. He had to drive his ass off, can't help but respect him for that.
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