The Official Spanish Grand Prix 2009 Thread (*spoilers*)
Posted by The Lopper
I think Ferrari need to clearly define what Schumacher is doing there every race. Its distracting otherwise
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Agreed, we have only really seen one race where the leader and following guy have battled, and that was Aus.
Then again, Button had it in control, and since RedBull have deffo closed up in terms of one lap, and overal pace and looking at the times will give Brawn a very very difficult time.
But like you said, Massa could change that.
Though I agree with that, on my side it is very nice knowing there is a relativley good chance Massa could pass Vettel. Though I would like to see a hard fought tooth and nail fight between Vettel, Button, Barachello and Webber I would be just as happy seeing Massa hold up the field and letting JB go. Then again, on Friday Kimi's race pace was fantastic lol and it will certainly not be a repeat of Vettel and Lewis like in Bahrain.
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL
Then again, Button had it in control, and since RedBull have deffo closed up in terms of one lap, and overal pace and looking at the times will give Brawn a very very difficult time.
But like you said, Massa could change that.
Though I agree with that, on my side it is very nice knowing there is a relativley good chance Massa could pass Vettel. Though I would like to see a hard fought tooth and nail fight between Vettel, Button, Barachello and Webber I would be just as happy seeing Massa hold up the field and letting JB go. Then again, on Friday Kimi's race pace was fantastic lol and it will certainly not be a repeat of Vettel and Lewis like in Bahrain.
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL
"Agreed, we have only really seen one race where the leader and following guy have battled, and that was Aus."
when was the last time we had 1st and 2nd battle it all out to the flag? Usually they just finish in procession :-/
when was the last time we had 1st and 2nd battle it all out to the flag? Usually they just finish in procession :-/
Vettel and Webber on same load? Interesting, so one is gonna ahve to probably pit 1-lap earlier than desired.
I know it sounds obvious but the start is key.
Button NEEDS to remain P1 by end of the first lap and keep that posistion. If Vettel keeps second, and remains within 5seconds by Buttons first stop (very likley) then it's gonna be close. In fact if Vettel falls further than 2-3seconds ill be very suprised.
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL
I know it sounds obvious but the start is key.
Button NEEDS to remain P1 by end of the first lap and keep that posistion. If Vettel keeps second, and remains within 5seconds by Buttons first stop (very likley) then it's gonna be close. In fact if Vettel falls further than 2-3seconds ill be very suprised.
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL
thanks for posting that, i was just searching for it now!
yes, felipe did a great job, with KERS he could be up even further after a few corners.
X (@ed24f1)
yes, felipe did a great job, with KERS he could be up even further after a few corners.
X (@ed24f1)
Go Rubens
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Races: 163 - Wins: 23 - Pole Positions: 24 - Fastest Laps: 22
Season 9: Constructors' Champions
I'm concerned about a slow Massa(as he's bound to be once the race settles down) getting ahead of Rubens at the start and basically screwing his chances of winning.
As long as Jenson gets his start right, he should scamper away during the first stint, and as long as he pushes hard all the way, that lead of 5+ seconds by the first stops should be doable.
Sebastien V is really looking strong, and he could easily be a title contender this year with the kind of pace he and the RedBull have. How costly could his Melbourne incident with Kubica end up being?
Red Sam Wrote:
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> I think Ferrari need to clearly define what
> Schumacher is doing there every race. Its
> distracting otherwise
Today he looked like he was doing nothing at all except wandering about aimlessly in the pit/garage. He certainly seems not to have done much to help the team since he stopped driving. I'd say he's on the pit wall for morale and not much else.
As long as Jenson gets his start right, he should scamper away during the first stint, and as long as he pushes hard all the way, that lead of 5+ seconds by the first stops should be doable.
Sebastien V is really looking strong, and he could easily be a title contender this year with the kind of pace he and the RedBull have. How costly could his Melbourne incident with Kubica end up being?
Red Sam Wrote:
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> I think Ferrari need to clearly define what
> Schumacher is doing there every race. Its
> distracting otherwise
Today he looked like he was doing nothing at all except wandering about aimlessly in the pit/garage. He certainly seems not to have done much to help the team since he stopped driving. I'd say he's on the pit wall for morale and not much else.
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> Red Sam Wrote:
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> > I think Ferrari need to clearly define what
> > Schumacher is doing there every race. Its
> > distracting otherwise
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> Today he looked like he was doing nothing at all
> except wandering about aimlessly in the
> pit/garage. He certainly seems not to have done
> much to help the team since he stopped driving.
> I'd say he's on the pit wall for morale and not
> much else.
umm how do you know? do you work for Ferrari?
> Red Sam Wrote:
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> > I think Ferrari need to clearly define what
> > Schumacher is doing there every race. Its
> > distracting otherwise
>
> Today he looked like he was doing nothing at all
> except wandering about aimlessly in the
> pit/garage. He certainly seems not to have done
> much to help the team since he stopped driving.
> I'd say he's on the pit wall for morale and not
> much else.
umm how do you know? do you work for Ferrari?
gin Wrote:
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> umm how do you know? do you work for Ferrari?
Love it when people ask questions like that :P
Nope, I think Schumacher hasn't particularly set the world on fire at Ferrari since he retired from driving. It is possible to deduce these things just by observing.
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> umm how do you know? do you work for Ferrari?
Love it when people ask questions like that :P
Nope, I think Schumacher hasn't particularly set the world on fire at Ferrari since he retired from driving. It is possible to deduce these things just by observing.
The fuel loads really say something about Lewis and Heikki!
jbnd05 Wrote:
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> The fuel loads really say something about Lewis
> and Heikki!
I'm guessing Heikki's fuelled light so he can get some overtaking done early in the race, Lewis fuelled heavier since he'll get the overtaking done anyway.
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> The fuel loads really say something about Lewis
> and Heikki!
I'm guessing Heikki's fuelled light so he can get some overtaking done early in the race, Lewis fuelled heavier since he'll get the overtaking done anyway.
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