British Grand Prix - Early Discussion Thread! **Rain Alert**
#1
Posted 30 June 2008 - 12:18
In what may give him some luck, the 1988 and 1998 races were both wet, and 10 and 20 years on respectively, 2008 is set to be another soggy time in Northamptonshire, with all major outlets predicting rain to dominate the weekend!
http://weather.msn.c...ons=wc:UKXX1916
http://uk.weather.co...rstone-UKXX1916
Discuss!!
#3
Posted 30 June 2008 - 12:27
#4
Posted 30 June 2008 - 12:33
#5
Posted 30 June 2008 - 12:53
#6
Posted 30 June 2008 - 13:05
#7
Posted 30 June 2008 - 13:05
#8
Posted 30 June 2008 - 13:07
Originally posted by president evil
Have they finished building the new pit wall yet ?
Don't think they could race if they havent.
#9
Posted 30 June 2008 - 13:09
#10
Posted 30 June 2008 - 13:30
It might rain at 5am and then be shiny all day or it can start raining at 9pm.
#11
Posted 30 June 2008 - 13:39
Agree...not worth getting excited about the prospect of rain just yet.Originally posted by postajegenye
It doesn't mean much if it says "showers".
It might rain at 5am and then be shiny all day or it can start raining at 9pm.
I hope it does rain though, usually adds to a bit of excitement, from a fan's POV.
#12
Posted 30 June 2008 - 13:46
Originally posted by D.M.N.
. . . the 1988 and 1998 races were both wet, and 10 and 20 years on respectively, 2008 is set to be another soggy time in Northamptonshire, with all major outlets predicting rain to dominate the weekend!
the 1978 non-Championship F1 race at Silverstone had a downpour as well.
1988 worked out ok, but 1998 was ridiculous, with cars parked all over the place when the rain really hit.
#13
Posted 30 June 2008 - 13:53
Originally posted by Perigee
Agree...not worth getting excited about the prospect of rain just yet.
I hope it does rain though, usually adds to a bit of excitement, from a fan's POV.
True, but the desire for rain rather depends on whether your sitting at home or at the track.
#14
Posted 30 June 2008 - 13:54
What or rather where is the "Royal Oak Public House Garden Open" that's on the entertainment timetable?
#15
Posted 30 June 2008 - 14:02
#16
Posted 30 June 2008 - 14:56
Originally posted by craftverk
We need a large weather system rather than the afternoon downpour, that way there won't be anyone making the wrong tyre choices due to the track being constantly wet - that way it'll all be down to pure skill.
The Met-office forecast for the East Midland area has this to say for Saturday and Sunday:-
Starting off mainly dry with some sunshine across northern and eastern Britain on Saturday, before wet and quite windy weather spreads northeastwards to all parts by Sunday.
Obviously things will develop as we near the weekend.
#17
Posted 30 June 2008 - 15:07
Ahh.. so we have a chance then.Originally posted by Youichi
The Met-office forecast for the East Midland area has this to say for Saturday and Sunday:-
Obviously things will develop as we near the weekend.
#18
Posted 30 June 2008 - 15:27
#19
Posted 30 June 2008 - 15:27
Wimbledon fortnight and not a single drop so far - must be some kind of record!
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#20
Posted 30 June 2008 - 15:39
Originally posted by craftverk
Ahh.. so we have a chance then.
McLaren would have a chance wet or dry I reckon.
#21
Posted 30 June 2008 - 15:39
#22
Posted 30 June 2008 - 15:40
Originally posted by Buttoneer
Jenson Button FTW!!!!!!!
steady on there.
#23
Posted 30 June 2008 - 15:45
Webber might be paying decent odds. Time for a wager I think.
#24
Posted 30 June 2008 - 16:00
Definitely, McLaren's development this year has been aggressive. Rain even better. I cannot wait.Originally posted by Owen
McLaren would have a chance wet or dry I reckon.
#25
Posted 30 June 2008 - 16:02
Originally posted by craftverk
Definitely, McLaren's development this year has been aggressive. Rain even better. I cannot wait.
I'm hoping for rain. Silverstone is a terminal bore without it.
#26
Posted 30 June 2008 - 16:06
#27
Posted 30 June 2008 - 16:19
Originally posted by primer
Here's hoping Lewis does not have an early DNF and gets a good result, otherwise the crowd might get bored and walk out early.
Would make getting home easier since there will be less traffic :-)
#28
Posted 30 June 2008 - 16:33
#29
Posted 30 June 2008 - 16:35
#30
Posted 30 June 2008 - 17:08
Originally posted by Buttoneer
Good luck getting out of the car parks chaps.
People always say things like this about Silverstone, but in '06 I drove straight in, parked about 400m from Stowe, in time for the GP2 race (Lewis won) and drove straight out afterwards, and didn't stop in traffic until I was half way down the M40 near High Wycombe, and this isn't the only occasion I've done this.
#31
Posted 30 June 2008 - 17:34
Originally posted by Youichi
People always say things like this about Silverstone, but in '06 I drove straight in, parked about 400m from Stowe, in time for the GP2 race (Lewis won) and drove straight out afterwards, and didn't stop in traffic until I was half way down the M40 near High Wycombe, and this isn't the only occasion I've done this.
It's the best comment some can make, and usually made by someone who has never even been there. I've always found Silverstone a doddle to get in and out of.
#32
Posted 30 June 2008 - 21:51
Originally posted by Clatter
Suzy,
What or rather where is the "Royal Oak Public House Garden Open" that's on the entertainment timetable?
The Royal Oak is a very nice pub on the main road in Silverstone village, they usually have something or other going on on GP weekend ;)
The White Horse is nice too
#33
Posted 30 June 2008 - 21:53
First true race without driver aids as well.
#34
Posted 01 July 2008 - 07:53
Originally posted by IOU 16
Should be fun then. Seeing them tip toe through the esses should be real fun.
First true race without driver aids as well.
Monaco in the rain without TC probably wasn't easy either.
#35
Posted 01 July 2008 - 08:08
kimi seems to struggle if changeing but is quick when settled. fred seems very quick as it changes. massa ?hmmm
will also be good to see lewis if hes not at the front and get another look at his wet weather abilities
#36
Posted 01 July 2008 - 08:31
Not in this case. In this case the comment is made by someone who watched AA and RAC vans pulling cars out of the field behind maggots last year that had sunk to the sump in mud.Originally posted by Clatter
It's the best comment some can make, and usually made by someone who has never even been there. I've always found Silverstone a doddle to get in and out of.
#37
Posted 01 July 2008 - 08:58
Originally posted by Buttoneer
Not in this case. In this case the comment is made by someone who watched AA and RAC vans pulling cars out of the field behind maggots last year that had sunk to the sump in mud.
Must admit it was wet round that side. We were in the grass park behind club on the Friday and had no problems there. Don't think this year should present the same problems as we havent had the really bad weather leading up to the GP that we had last year.
#38
Posted 01 July 2008 - 09:00
Originally posted by BuzzingHornet
The Royal Oak is a very nice pub on the main road in Silverstone village, they usually have something or other going on on GP weekend ;)
The White Horse is nice too
Suzy told me that it has been closed for a few years and looks like they are reopening this weekend. I was surprised to see it on the entertainment list.
#39
Posted 01 July 2008 - 09:05
the last two weeks of sunshine should hopefully mean this is avoided this year but I dont fancy it so much if there is heavy rain over the weekend!
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#40
Posted 01 July 2008 - 09:26
If a wet weekend is expected I can imagine the ground becoming quickly waterlogged, but no, the country as a whole is a lot dryer than the same time last year. Funny that we had a dry race last year then...Originally posted by Clatter
Must admit it was wet round that side. We were in the grass park behind club on the Friday and had no problems there. Don't think this year should present the same problems as we havent had the really bad weather leading up to the GP that we had last year.
#41
Posted 01 July 2008 - 09:32
#42
Posted 01 July 2008 - 10:00
Here's the rain forecast
http://www.meteociel...ations/132h.htm
Not even band, but constant rain. Expect some high jinks from Lewis behind the safety car as they go around behind it for at least 50 laps
regards
Andy
#43
Posted 01 July 2008 - 10:14
Hmm... how does that compute?Originally posted by AndyW35
Might not be too windy if the centre of the depression goes over the midlands
#44
Posted 01 July 2008 - 10:19
Originally posted by Buttoneer
If a wet weekend is expected I can imagine the ground becoming quickly waterlogged, but no, the country as a whole is a lot dryer than the same time last year. Funny that we had a dry race last year then...
Yep it was a blazing hot day, but the forecasts during the week were for rain.
#45
Posted 01 July 2008 - 12:18
Originally posted by craftverk
Hmm... how does that compute?
Similar to the winds at the centre of a hurricane are less, but obviously not as much difference here.
The wind speeds are shown here
http://www.meteociel...925hpa/132h.htm
Regards
Andy
#46
Posted 01 July 2008 - 12:23
But the strongest winds are always around the centre, so asuming this system went over the midlands, the strongest winds would pass first, then the calmness of the centre, and then strong winds once again.Originally posted by AndyW35
Similar to the winds at the centre of a hurricane are less, but obviously not as much difference here.
The wind speeds are shown here
http://www.meteociel...925hpa/132h.htm
Regards
Andy
#47
Posted 01 July 2008 - 12:28
#48
Posted 01 July 2008 - 12:52
Originally posted by craftverk
But the strongest winds are always around the centre, so asuming this system went over the midlands, the strongest winds would pass first, then the calmness of the centre, and then strong winds once again.
Yes, but it takes time to pass over and it would be calm then.. If the track of the centre is to the north then it will always be windy no matter what time the race starts. Currently it is predicted to the north.
Regards
Andy
#49
Posted 01 July 2008 - 12:52
#50
Posted 01 July 2008 - 12:56