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Singapore GP - Free Practice Sessions (Friday & Saturday)

Started by FerrariAlonso , Sep 21 2012 07:09

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#51 JRizzle86

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:27

Big Mercedes sign dominating the front of that isn't there?...


Same size as old one. At least try to check things first.

http://images.planet...ton_2427256.jpg

Edited by JRizzle86, 21 September 2012 - 10:28.

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#52 OoxLox

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:28

Gonna have to check for the yellow t-cam this weekend as it'll be a lot harder to tell JB and LH apart now LH has that special on.

#53 korzeniow

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:31

Lotus is sparkling in light from those lamps :)

#54 dau

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:31

Gonna have to check for the yellow t-cam this weekend as it'll be a lot harder to tell JB and LH apart now LH has that special on.

Unless Jenson switches to a special yellow helmet. That would make the race thread pretty awkward.

#55 toxicfusion

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:37

Great onboard shot on Fernando's Ferrari.

#56 apoka

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:44

For a short time, there was a 6 second gap between P1 and P2.

#57 JRizzle86

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:47

For a short time, there was a 6 second gap between P1 and P2.


Correct me if i am indeed wrong, but does Vettel have flashing LEDs in his helmet?

Edited by JRizzle86, 21 September 2012 - 10:47.

#58 Les

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:48

I love the new helmet cams on the McLaren drivers.

#59 ZooL

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:52

Kravtiz saying teams are complaining about variations in the tires.

Sounds like poor products from Pirelli?

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#60 maverick69

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:54

Lol. I think that JB locked up more on that lap than he has in his entire career!

#61 Clatter

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:54

Correct me if i am indeed wrong, but does Vettel have flashing LEDs in his helmet?


Yes he does.

#62 korzeniow

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:55

Kravtiz saying teams are complaining about variations in the tires.

Sounds like poor products from Pirelli?


Much linke a prospect for an entertaining race ;)

#63 Zava

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:55

Kravtiz saying teams are complaining about variations in the tires.

Sounds like poor products from Pirelli?

lotus recently commented that their lack of pace was partially due to structually changed (strengthened) tyres for spa and monza (which would've even made it possible to drive a race on 1 set of tyres), could be the same here as well.

#64 korzeniow

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:56

Did Kimi just posted the fastest lap after his long run or did he pit before that?

#65 JRizzle86

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:57

Yes he does.


That's a new concept for F1. :p


Edited by JRizzle86, 21 September 2012 - 11:07.

#66 Spillage

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:57

At some point this weekend Grosjean is going to end up in the wall at the chicane.

#67 Trust

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:58

Did Kimi just posted the fastest lap after his long run or did he pit before that?

It's a long run.

#68 selespeed

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:58

sergio on it from the start! :up:

#69 Zava

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 11:01

That's a new concept.

not really, for the 2010 ROC he had a helmet with a flashing "wings for life" logo at the mouth area. :p

#70 grunge

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 11:02

No long run for KR..hes back in the pits

#71 medeni73

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 11:03

Ferrari is very very "quiet"...they havent even tried super softs yet...

#72 dau

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 11:04

That's a new concept.

I think he had a blinking helmet at last year's RoC as well. Different one though. Of course.

Edit: Too slow. :/
http://www.youtube.c...etailpage#t=24s

Edited by dau, 21 September 2012 - 11:06.

#73 Jovanotti

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 11:07

What's the weather doing? Cheers

Edited by Jovanotti, 21 September 2012 - 11:08.

#74 Juggles

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 11:07

Glad the rain has largely stayed away. I quite like Hamilton's helmet in theory but at racing speeds it looks far too much like Button's.

#75 dau

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 11:08

What's the weather doing? Cheers

They predicted rain before the end of FP1.

#76 Juggles

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 11:10

Hamilton fastest by seven tenths (1:50.615)

Edit - not for long

Edited by Juggles, 21 September 2012 - 11:11.

#77 AvranaKern

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 11:10

Mercedes 2 seconds off. Hmm.

#78 selespeed

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 11:15

I quite like Hamilton's helmet in theory but at racing speeds it looks far too much like Button's.



i think it looks great at speed... :cool:

#79 korzeniow

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 11:42

What's the weather prediction for second practice?

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#80 Trust

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 11:47

What's the weather prediction for second practice?

Dark.

#81 dau

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 11:47

What's the weather prediction for second practice?

Dry, 10% chance of precipitation.

#82 ForzaGTR

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 12:14

It's looking like a straight fight between Lewis and Vettel. Both drivers are very strong at this track.

#83 rodlamas

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 12:20

It's looking like a straight fight between Lewis and Vettel. Both drivers are very strong at this track.


Indeed, nothing more to add. Button & Alonso to fight for 3rd.

#84 F1ultimate

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 12:20

It's looking like a straight fight between Lewis and Vettel. Both drivers are very strong at this track.


Qualifying will likely decide the winner. The track is too tight for any bold moves. Hopefully Alonso will finish outside podium just to close the gap at the top.

#85 Prost

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 12:22

It's looking like a straight fight between Lewis and Vettel. Both drivers are very strong at this track.

you are drawing too many conclusions from a practice session

#86 ForzaGTR

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 12:23

Qualifying will likely decide the winner. The track is too tight for any bold moves. Hopefully Alonso will finish outside podium just to close the gap at the top.


Q3 is going to be tense I bet. I just hope it's decided on pace and not a strategy cock up.

#87 ForzaGTR

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 12:26

you are drawing too many conclusions from a practice session


Usually I would agree with you, but Red Bull are usually very strong on these tracks, Vettel is strong here and Lewis has already hooked up the Mclaren nicely and early into the weekend, which bodes well for him. I'm sure Jenson will find more pace, but for me this race has Lewis Vs Vettel written all over it.

#88 fabr68

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 12:26

Q3 is going to be tense I bet. I just hope it's decided on pace and not a strategy cock up.


Reliability should take a part of it too.

#89 dau

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 12:37

It's looking like a straight fight between Lewis and Vettel. Both drivers are very strong at this track.

I hope so. Don't want to see Alonso running away with the championship.

#90 Prost

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 12:43

i mean you cant write alonso off that early, he will be there somehow and will fight for the win, and button was very strong last year , inaddition to raikonnen

#91 1Devil1

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 12:46

Usually I would agree with you, but Red Bull are usually very strong on these tracks, Vettel is strong here and Lewis has already hooked up the Mclaren nicely and early into the weekend, which bodes well for him. I'm sure Jenson will find more pace, but for me this race has Lewis Vs Vettel written all over it.


You come to this conclusion after practice one? Alonso will be in the game and we have to wait what Lotus and Mercedes will do. To think about a Vettel- Lewis fight for the win after one session is rather silly.

#92 spacekid

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 13:18

I'm sorry but this is crazy to suggest its all over for all but two drivers after only one practise session. Do we really know that much about tyre wear, fuel loads, what new parts teams were testing?

Wait until the end of P3 if you want to start making predictions about quali. And even then this is a long race on a tight track with a SC possible - a lot can happen.

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 13:22

i am begining to think the post was a successful troll attempt :D

#94 AvranaKern

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 13:48

Time Screen is no use with freezing all the time!

LG! Y U no time screen!

#95 Juggles

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 13:49

i am begining to think the post was a successful troll attempt :D


I'm not sure, it seems like a reasonable prediction. Vettel and Hamilton 1-2 again, three tenths ahead of the competition.

#96 Pharazon

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 13:51

Lewis seems to have spent this entire stint spent catching up to a HRT at the worst possible places

#97 korzeniow

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 13:55

I'm not sure, it seems like a reasonable prediction. Vettel and Hamilton 1-2 again, three tenths ahead of the competition.


Again? Where were the last time they were 1-2

#98 Zava

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 13:57

Again? Where were the last time they were 1-2

...in fp1?

#99 Mrlarsen

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 13:58

Lewis almost half a second faster than Vettel :wave:

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#100 Juggles

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 14:01

Again? Where were the last time they were 1-2


Valencia I believe.
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