Full Version: FP1 & FP2 - Singapore
<>FP1 will be delayed 30 minutes due to track repairs<>
From Autosport:
"The gap between sessions here was already down to the minimum of two hours, meaning the first session is likely to be shortened."
FFS!!
"The gap between sessions here was already down to the minimum of two hours, meaning the first session is likely to be shortened."
FFS!!
Well all the arrogant top teams don't even run for the first half an hour/session so it doesn't change anything for them anyway
from twitter:
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NobleF1 Jon Noble
The problem at Singapore looks like some of the plastic exit kerbs working loose. Charlie Whiting and Herbie Blash are on the scene
The problem at Singapore looks like some of the plastic exit kerbs working loose. Charlie Whiting and Herbie Blash are on the scene
QUOTE (King Six @ Sep 23 2011, 11:05) 
Well all the arrogant top teams don't even run for the first half an hour/session so it doesn't change anything for them anyway
Arrogant? Instresting choice of words, can't say I agree............
Im just annoyed that we are robbed of some F1 action after 2 weeks of waiting!
QUOTE (Smitla321 @ Sep 23 2011, 10:07)
Im just annoyed that we are robbed of some F1 action after 2 weeks of waiting!
my thinking tooQUOTE
'Kerbs-R-Us' (Singapore) have arrived with a truckload of blokes amd kerbs......
QUOTE (Smitla321 @ Sep 23 2011, 11:04)
From Autosport:
"The gap between sessions here was already down to the minimum of two hours, meaning the first session is likely to be shortened."
FFS!!
"The gap between sessions here was already down to the minimum of two hours, meaning the first session is likely to be shortened."
FFS!!
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10:00 Race director Charlie Whiting has arrived at the Turns 3 and 4 area where the kerbing amendments are being assessed.
Weak, I've been up all night just to watch FP1 and now it won't start until 6:30? I'm an addict, dammit.
They didn't have time to check the track in the morning?.
Perhaps no FP1 at all!QUOTE
Race control reiterates the news that this session is delayed as these track repairs continue
Yeah I said that kerb doesn't even need to be there and moments later Ant twitted the same thing.. but what a screw up.
QUOTE (kosmos @ Sep 23 2011, 11:10)
They didn't have time to check the track in the morning?.
AS commentators are blaming it on a support event, since it's sunset at Singapore I figure they race something to keep the folks enternained
QUOTE (puxanando @ Sep 23 2011, 11:11)
Perhaps no FP1 at all!I imagine they would rahter shorten the break than the FP1.. kerb now all gone so I think it's good to go.
QUOTE (Smitla321 @ Sep 23 2011, 11:07)
Arrogant? Instresting choice of words, can't say I agree............
Im just annoyed that we are robbed of some F1 action after 2 weeks of waiting!
Im just annoyed that we are robbed of some F1 action after 2 weeks of waiting!
Arrogant is the perfect word to use. Especially for McLaren, I've watched alot of FP sessions over the past years and they hardly ever run much in FP1 anyway. Maybe that correlates with their lack of success, maybe it doesn't, maybe they just want to save money, I don't know.
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10:12 The kerb is now completely removed and discussion continues between Whiting and one of the circuit officials.
Hmmm....
I really really hope Singapore has a race in the day time, or a twilight race at least, the track looks magic in daylight has a very Surfers Paradise feel to it (i live there)
What utter incompetence. I agree with Anthony Davidson on this matter:
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Why do they need kerbs? There's a perfectly good WALL there! :-)
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Kerbs removed at turn 3 and 14. Cars can cross white line and get close to wall now
QUOTE (King Six @ Sep 23 2011, 12:13)
Arrogant is the perfect word to use. Especially for McLaren, I've watched alot of FP sessions over the past years and they hardly ever run much in FP1 anyway. Maybe that correlates with their lack of success, maybe it doesn't, maybe they just want to save money, I don't know.
Or maybe you talk nonsence as always :/
QUOTE (King Six @ Sep 23 2011, 11:13)
Arrogant is the perfect word to use. Especially for McLaren, I've watched alot of FP sessions over the past years and they hardly ever run much in FP1 anyway. Maybe that correlates with their lack of success, maybe it doesn't, maybe they just want to save money, I don't know.
Or Maybe, because Mclaren rely alot more on Simulation data and need more time to compare that to the real life data they gather.
This has been explained in the past.
But Arrogance? I doubt it mate..........................
photographer fight 
lol I was looking at live timing and wondering wtf, did I just miss the first session? Amateur hour at Singapore.
Any word on when/if the session will start? Might hit the hay if it's not starting soon.
QUOTE (ashnathan @ Sep 23 2011, 10:16)
or a twilight race at least,
Late evening twilight would be perfect. Best of both worlds. Abu Dhabi looks magical as the race starts with some natural light still left, and fnishes under artificial. Terrific.
Alfisti should be here shortly.
QUOTE (andrew. @ Sep 23 2011, 11:20)
Any word on when/if the session will start? Might hit the hay if it's not starting soon.
About 4 minutes just said Crofty.
edit: hop on the live chat!
QUOTE (Alx09 @ Sep 23 2011, 10:20)
photographer fight
FP1 will begin in 7 minutes.......
Vettels helmet 
usually dont like vettels new helmets but this one looks awesome
edit: looked better on tv
edit: looked better on tv
FP1 will most likely be shortened to 1hr.
QUOTE (purplejohn @ Sep 23 2011, 10:27)
Vettels helmet
Unique and dazzling. He should retain this design.
QUOTE (Smitla321 @ Sep 23 2011, 11:20)
Or Maybe, because Mclaren rely alot more on Simulation data and need more time to compare that to the real life data they gather.
This has been explained in the past.
But Arrogance? I doubt it mate..........................
This has been explained in the past.
But Arrogance? I doubt it mate..........................
That is arrogance in itself. I guess it depends on where you come from, but I find it arrogant.
60 min P1 session!
Session done started.
confirmed, 60 minutes. Not much going on in the first 30 minutes anyway.
QUOTE (purplejohn @ Sep 23 2011, 11:27)
Vettels helmet
Was the Renault on his helmet before this year? I only seem to recall Infiniti
If only they had let us know earlier i could have had another half hour on my new F1 game
QUOTE (Red17 @ Sep 23 2011, 11:31)
Was the Renault on his helmet before this year? I only seem to recall Infiniti
yeah every race i think it might be because its white?
QUOTE (King Six @ Sep 23 2011, 11:29)
That is arrogance in itself. I guess it depends on where you come from, but I find it arrogant.
Unreal! Some people!!You were slagging off a team by calling them arrogant, I provide suitable reasoning, you call me arrogant............
QUOTE (purplejohn @ Sep 23 2011, 11:32)
yeah every race i think it might be because its white?
Could be the case, I really had the idea the Renault visibility this year had been reduced to the engine cover.
Webber running new parts eh? New excuse for *cough*gremlins*cough*.
Hate to say it, but this track looks much nicer during the day.
QUOTE (purplejohn @ Sep 23 2011, 15:57)
Vettels helmet
I seriously dislike Vettel for his new helmet every race thing. What is he, 12?
QUOTE (purplejohn @ Sep 23 2011, 06:27)
Vettels helmet
Was going to post that, just saw it now. Stunning.
Alonso with his "GOLDEN" Monaco-helmet!
QUOTE (Gyan @ Sep 23 2011, 12:46)
I seriously dislike Vettel for his new helmet every race thing. What is he, 12?
Well, wouldn't that make him double as amazing as he already is?
That said, I generally despise of changing helmet designs, regardless the driver.
Lobato says the track is very dirty......
QUOTE (puxanando @ Sep 23 2011, 12:53)
Lobato says the track is very dirty......
This track is always very dirty. Remember Rubinho's qually accident in 2009. He went on a dirty part of a track just a bit and he hit the wall.
Webber is stupid, very stupid, he hasn't changed.
MARK!!!!
Stupid from both of them. What on earth did Glock have to gain from holding up a Red Bull?
Webber needs my glasses. 
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