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undersquare
Originally posted by Craven Morehead
Interesting sequence of events: a really bad tire choice leads to glazed brakes leads to inability to heat the correct tires (once they've) finally been mounted. All compounded by the weighbridge and the steadily worsening weather.

Which begs the question wtf were they thinking? The point of Q2 is not to risk everything (absurdly in this case) but to qualify within the top ten in order to move on to the Q3 session. It just seems unbelievably daft to me: chasing empty glory with nothing to gain and everything to lose. They totally shot themselves in the foot, and removed themselves from the equation with no help from anyone else.

At least it'll make for an interesting race tomorrow.


It's curious that it's just the driver and RE, whereas in the race there's the whole Woking think tank and the pitwall. I suppose there's no time to confer.

I hardly know anything about Phil Prew, I've never seen an interview, but I keep thinking about Hammy + Rob Smedley...
Craven Morehead
Yes, I'da thunk that the whole 'thinktank' woulda been involved at least to a degree. Seemed like a crazy call from the comfort of bed, but then things are a lot different down in the heat of battle. I think they've prolly learned something today about (unnecessarily) gambling in Q2.
Lada Lover
It's good to give that kid a smack once in awhile. I didn't laugh and now I look forward to a good race. Lewis might even win this one if he can take Kimi at the start. OK he won't win but it will be exciting. Rain or shine.
jesee
Originally posted by Craven Morehead


Yes he chose the wrong ones lol.gif


Hey some people never cease to amaze me. Hamilton was frank and straight when asked where he went wrong. He didn't blame the car or the team...he said we gambled on the wrong tires....which is the first time this season, they have made a blunder. He is entitled to make a mistake and anyway the race is tomorrow. Kimi also made a mistake but nobody is bitching about it. At least we will have an entertaining race if they all start cleanly up.gif
jesee
I have a feeling that tomorrow a legend will be born. Just hope that the stewards have nothing to say about it and iam doing my rain-dance smile.gif
El_Capitán
I am rooting for Lewis tomorrow.

I actually think he can pull it off.

Come on Hamilton!!! Show us what you've got!!!
as65p
Originally posted by undersquare
From Lewis' Q&A it sounds like it was more Phil Prew's idea to try Inters, judging by this...

"although hindsight is a wonderful thing, why take a gamble like that at a time like this when everyone else is going out on extremes?

LH: Good question. I don't know what the answer is."

He said it was a joint decision but that could well be loyalty, plus he agreed with the suggestion.


Now come on, don't be shy, give us the percentages of guilt between Lewis and his engineer like you've done in the past...

;)
undersquare
Originally posted by as65p


Now come on, don't be shy, give us the percentages of guilt between Lewis and his engineer like you've done in the past...

;)


no lol.gif
f1rules
hamilton still kicks almost everybodys ass in the wet, and you bashers know it, yes he fucked up no doubt, but he is still miles ahead of kimi and massa in the wet look at his races this year, siverstone etc. but keep the remarks coming its great fun to read up.gif
F.M.
Originally posted by f1rules
hamilton still kicks almost everybodys ass in the wet, and you bashers know it, yes he fucked up no doubt, but he is still miles ahead of kimi and massa in the wet look at his races this year, siverstone etc. but keep the remarks coming its great fun to read up.gif

Massa ruled Monaca ;) Hamilton was just extremely lucky there
as65p
Originally posted by undersquare


no lol.gif


;) wave.gif

The best thing about it is that the race will be a cracker, it just has to with a constellation like that.
El_Capitán
Originally posted by f1rules
hamilton still kicks almost everybodys ass in the wet, and you bashers know it, yes he fucked up no doubt, but he is still miles ahead of kimi and massa in the wet look at his races this year, siverstone etc. but keep the remarks coming its great fun to read up.gif


The problem is that Lewis will start from 15th... and he has a tendency to get "lost" in the crowd. Nonetheless, I hope he is able to overcome the crowd and get to the front early. If he gets 1st tomorrow then he'll make a fan out of everyone.
Maximus
Originally posted by El_Capitán

The problem is that Lewis will start from 15th... and he has a tendency to get "lost" in the crowd. Nonetheless, I hope he is able to overcome the crowd and get to the front early. If he gets 1st tomorrow then he'll make a fan out of everyone.

The only way Louise will get on P1 is when he's lucky, very very lucky and his luck is running out imo
krapmeister
These are the days I love in F1! clap.gif

Vettel up.gif up.gif up.gif up.gif up.gif
Kovaleinen up.gif up.gif up.gif up.gif
Webber up.gif up.gif up.gif
Bourdais up.gif up.gif

All drivers for managing to not stuff their cars into a wall up.gif

No down.gif to any driver - although Sutil, the Hondas, Kimi, Kubica and Hammy were dissappointing

However, this sets us up for a great race - can't wait! clap.gif clap.gif clap.gif
El_Capitán
Originally posted by Maximus

The only way Louise will get on P1 is when he's lucky, very very lucky and his luck is running out imo


Well... they used to say the same thing about MS, people went on and on about how his luck was going to run out here or there. By the time these people realised it wasn't luck and that they had to up their own game MS already had 4 or 5 WDC under his belt.

Tomorrow is trial by fire for sure. If LH does not finish the race then it will be an uphil battle for him because he will have to risk a lot more to win. If he wins then it's an entirely different game.
travbrad
Originally posted by Sabz
The worst qualifying in history. Lewis I wonder what happened? How could McLaren put him on intermediates when it was clear that it began to rain? Lewis could've also seen that it was beggining to rain! Well at least Kimi is with him. Mclaren must put Lewis on a one stop maybe he will have a chance but Lewis mut pray for a safety car period. mad.gif


Worst qualifying if you are obsessed with Hamilton/Raikkonen maybe, but if you are a racing fan this quali was awesome smile.gif These grid positions should make for a great race tomorrow, regardless of weather.
El_Capitán
Vetel was awesome. He deserves all he's getting. He reminds me of Alonso in many ways, and he is the future of F1, along with Bourdais, Glock, etc.

F1 sure has got a nice future!
FLB
Edd Straw's blog is going to become a favourite of mine, and quite soon:

http://www.autosport.com/news/grapevine.php/id/70590
hsvone
Originally posted by jesee


roflmao.gif roflmao.gif roflmao.gif Sometimes you have to laugh at the posters intelligence. Did you really watch the qualifying? Do you in all honety believe that massa is better in the rain than kimi? If it dries tomorrow, i bet massa will finish out of points.


Sorry dude your post does not make sense. Where did I say Massa was faster than Kimi in the rain? All I was saying is Lewis screwed up and hailing a new hero of the future.

And I'd say I'm a darnsight more intelligent than you! cat.gif
Craven Morehead
Originally posted by jesee


Hey some people never cease to amaze me. Hamilton was frank and straight when asked where he went wrong. He didn't blame the car or the team...he said we gambled on the wrong tires....which is the first time this season, they have made a blunder. He is entitled to make a mistake and anyway the race is tomorrow. Kimi also made a mistake but nobody is bitching about it. At least we will have an entertaining race if they all start cleanly up.gif


Are you amazed at me then? That is flattering. lol.gif I just said he chose the wrong tires, not sure how that's 'bitching', or why you've directed your rant at my simple comment. But, hey, whatever floats your boat I guess.
f1rules
Originally posted by travbrad


Worst qualifying if you are obsessed with Hamilton/Raikkonen maybe, but if you are a racing fan this quali was awesome smile.gif These grid positions should make for a great race tomorrow, regardless of weather.


exactly up.gif should be entertaining
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