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#1 jrg19

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 08:05

Just under 4 hours to go:

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"Its getting hot in hear so take off all your clothes"


Temperatures could reach 38 degrees :o

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#2 Pharazon

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 08:12

Vettel gets the jump, leads into the first corner...

2 second lead after the 1st lap..

race over.. i turn off the tv

#3 bonjon1979a

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 08:17

Vettel gets the jump, leads into the first corner...

2 second lead after the 1st lap..

race over.. i turn off the tv

Won't happen from dirty side, he'll have his hands full with grosjean and Alonso.

#4 alfa1

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 08:19

Vettel gets the jump, leads into the first corner...



Thats what I fear.
Its generally assumed that Mercedes will fall backward during the race, so if Vettel gets ahead of Hamilton, then Hamilton just causes a train until the first pitstops, by which time we know who the winner is, cause they're 20 seconds down the road already.

Note: I only said "fear" for stopping a thrilling race finish, not because I particularly dont wish any one driver to win.


#5 Lights

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 08:30

Won't happen from dirty side, he'll have his hands full with grosjean and Alonso.

That's what I thought 3 weeks ago.

#6 marcoferrari

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 08:31

Just under 4 hours to go:

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"Its getting hot in hear so take off all your clothes"


Temperatures could reach 38 degrees :o


"Only"? I read somewhere that 40 degrees were predicted... :)

#7 SanDiegoGo

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 08:33

1. Alonso
2. Raikkonen
3. Vettel

Long hard day at the office for Mercedes.

#8 SamH123

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 08:39

Quite important race for Grosjean
Will suck for him if he has to give up a position to Raikonnen again given how fast he had looked all weekend

I don't think it's impossible for Hamilton to hold on so should be a very interesting race if Vettel doesn't get a great sttart

#9 mlsnoopy

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 08:56

Vettel gets the jump, leads into the first corner...

2 second lead after the 1st lap..

race over.. i turn off the tv


Than blows his engine and we turn the TVs back on.

Edited by mlsnoopy, 28 July 2013 - 08:56.


#10 mlsnoopy

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 08:57

Just under 4 hours to go:

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"Its getting hot in hear so take off all your clothes"


Temperatures could reach 38 degrees :o


So who are you having over for the race?

#11 MortenF1

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 09:00

The dirtiness of the dirty side here (and generally) is overplayed. Think back to Massa and '08.

Edited by race addicted, 28 July 2013 - 09:19.


#12 SpaMaster

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 09:06

Ah the usual the ultra-accurate predictions on who goes into first corner overtaking who and at what exact positions certain drivers will finish.

Quite important race for Grosjean
Will suck for him if he has to give up a position to Raikonnen again given how fast he had looked all weekend

I don't think it's impossible for Hamilton to hold on so should be a very interesting race if Vettel doesn't get a great sttart

What do you mean by quite important and will suck for Grosjean? If he had performed consistently well, he would have this kind of opportunity regularly. His inconsistent performance is no reason to feel sorry for him to shine. Of course, I also want him to win the race and be ahead of Vettel, but let's not get carried away with all the 'Oh poor, Grosjean!'. He is the reason why Lotus is behind Mercedes in team standings at the moment. If he had done his job, Lotus would be second or third ranked in WCC. It will suck for the team if he does not convert this into a good result and gets into unnecessary tangle with anyone.

The dirtiness of the dirty side here (and he generally) is overplayed. Think back to Massa and '08.

No track is dirty in the traditional sense anymore. The track, particularly the grid area, is particularly well-cleaned by the sweepers (suckers actually) these days. The racing side may be a bit more grippy, but the other side is certainly not dirty and the difference is not that big.

Edited by SpaMaster, 28 July 2013 - 09:09.


#13 Zoetrope

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 09:08

Its generally assumed that Mercedes will fall backward during the race, so if Vettel gets ahead of Hamilton, then Hamilton just causes a train until the first pitstops, by which time we know who the winner is, cause they're 20 seconds down the road already.


One safety-car like in Germany and Vettel lose all his gap. There is more to watch today :)

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 09:12

Rain forecast 43 minutes into the race. With that in mind Pic should take an easy win.

#15 SamH123

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 09:17

What do you mean by quite important and will suck for Grosjean? If he had performed consistently well, he would have this kind of opportunity regularly. His inconsistent performance is no reason to feel sorry for him to shine. Of course, I also want him to win the race and be ahead of Vettel, but let's not get carried away with all the 'Oh poor, Grosjean!'. He is the reason why Lotus is behind Mercedes in team standings at the moment. If he had done his job, Lotus would be second or third ranked in WCC. It will suck for the team if he does not convert this into a good result and gets into unnecessary tangle with anyone.


Fair point. I'm not saying it will be unfair just that it will seem as though Grosjean will never be good enough to beat Raikonnen

Interesting tweet:
Andrew Benson ‏@andrewbensonf1 5m
Potential for Hungarian GP to be fascinating. One team's simulation last night had Webber winning from 10th, by starting on prime tyres

#16 Arry2k

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 09:20

Than blows his engine and we turn the TVs back on.

How would you know if his engine blew if the tv is off? If you turn the tv off, chances are you won't be listening to radio either!

#17 skywing

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 09:21

How would you know if his engine blew if the tv is off? If you turn the tv off, chances are you won't be listening to radio either!

I think someone on this forum would notify about it. :lol:

#18 Draurelian75

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 09:31

First 8 will have to change tyres in the gap of lap 10 -12 max 15 - if somehow Lewis manage to make a train by staying first after start, the ones starting on harder compound - Perez and Webber - will be in lead starting lap 15. From there is on them as overtake here is very difficult, they will prolly try to stay out of options till last 8 laps and then repush as all others will be on very used primes. So yeah, Perez and Webber may be the surprise today :)

#19 SpaMaster

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 09:32

Fair point. I'm not saying it will be unfair just that it will seem as though Grosjean will never be good enough to beat Raikonnen

Interesting tweet:
Andrew Benson ‏@andrewbensonf1 5m
Potential for Hungarian GP to be fascinating. One team's simulation last night had Webber winning from 10th, by starting on prime tyres

That's interesting and I am not totally surprised. The possibility is always there, but the chances are less and those starting at front have an advantage. One factor could be how long they could make the soft tyres last and whether they can avoid getting into traffic after the first stop.

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#20 jstrains

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 10:52

Track temperature 65C acccording to RTL

Edited by jstrains, 28 July 2013 - 10:52.


#21 Vesuvius

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:02

Track temperature 65C acccording to RTL


:o well that's already starting to be warm :rotfl:

#22 Baddoer

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:05

Perez will be leading by lap 5

#23 TomNokoe

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:09

Hamilton rockets off the line, Gro flies last Seb. Alonso dukes out around the outside of T2 with Seb. Webber instructed to let Seb through after 1st round of stops, denies request. Hamilton holding up everyone at the front and Gro does a do-or-die move and spins Lewis as Alonso cruises into the lead, Vet comes storming back but cannot get past. ENJOY! :clap:

#24 Draurelian75

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:13

Track temperature 65C acccording to RTL


if this is true, the options allready used in qually will not last more than 10 laps no matter what. they will wear down very very fast :) so yeah, Perez and Webber will be leading as it's no time to develop a gap to cover a pitstop.

#25 scheivlak

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:14

So yeah, Perez and Webber may be the surprise today :)

That is - if Mark Webber manages to make a half decent start  ;)

#26 JamesHunt

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:17

Edd Straw ‏@eddstrawF1
Track temperature up to 50C at the Hungaroring.

That was around 11:30BST. There is no way now its 65

#27 Gilles4Ever

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:20

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The official temps right now are 48c (track) and 34c (air) ... and rising

#28 MortenF1

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:22

I'm stunned people even buy into reports claiming track temp is at 65'C!! :lol:

#29 Vesuvius

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:22

Caterham F1 Team @MyCaterhamF1
The official temps right now are 48c (track) and 34c (air) ... and rising


so not much yet, far away from promised 40C air still...but perhaps it will get there.

#30 sv401

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:23

The dirtiness of the dirty side here (and generally) is overplayed. Think back to Massa and '08.


Massa started from P3 (clean side).

Edited by sv401, 28 July 2013 - 11:23.


#31 Kelateboy

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:26

Vettel gets the jump, leads into the first corner...

2 second lead after the 1st lap..

race over.. i turn off the tv

I hope you are right....

Air temperature 37C, track temperature 50C. Not looking good for the pole sitter.

#32 karne

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:28

Webber to pull off a signature comeback drive and win~!


Taking bets on:

- Webber KERS failure $1.05
- Webber gearbox problem $2
- Webber pitstop bungled $2.10
- Webber DRS issue $3.40
- Webber engine failure $5
- Webber differential failure $5.70
- Webber given order to not attack Vettel $5.70
- Webber ordered to move over for Vettel $5.80
- Another variation on an unusual problem for Webber $6

#33 Kelateboy

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:28

Hamilton rockets off the line, Gro flies last Seb. Alonso dukes out around the outside of T2 with Seb. Webber instructed to let Seb through after 1st round of stops, denies request. Hamilton holding up everyone at the front and Gro does a do-or-die move and spins Lewis as Alonso cruises into the lead, Vet comes storming back but cannot get past. ENJOY! :clap:

That would be one hell of a race. :up:

#34 MortenF1

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:29

Massa started from P3 (clean side).


Whoa, he did?! :blush:
Anyway, the disadvantage of the dirty-side IS overplayed.

#35 Currahee

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:31

10 car pileup at T1.


I'll go for 11 cars.

#36 akshay380

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:33

Seb has always finished lower than his starting position. Lets hope for the same :)

#37 kosmos

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:35

Whoa, he did?! :blush:
Anyway, the disadvantage of the dirty-side IS overplayed.



Sainz Jr had a great start from P4 in GP3.

Edited by kosmos, 28 July 2013 - 11:36.


#38 Massa

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:36

Whoa, he did?! :blush:





:)

#39 sheepgobba

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:37

That's interesting and I am not totally surprised. The possibility is always there, but the chances are less and those starting at front have an advantage. One factor could be how long they could make the soft tyres last and whether they can avoid getting into traffic after the first stop.


How can they calculate that Webber can win from 10th? So many variables though (poor start etc)

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#40 superdelphinus

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:38

Problem with hamilton's car? Confused as they showed a clip of rosberg but the said it was hamilton's car

#41 Xeriks

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:38

Nico seems to have a problem with his car, hope they can get it sort it out before the race.

#42 Clatter

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:39

Rain forecast 43 minutes into the race. With that in mind Pic should take an easy win.


I'm not sure your local forecast is relevant. ;)


#43 OfficeLinebacker

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:40

Did anyone else see that interview with Lewis where he commentated his pole lap with Martin Brundle? He was so likeable there.

#44 OfficeLinebacker

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:41

BTW This is the race with my favorite "official" name: Magyar Nagydij!

#45 Zoetrope

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:43

Did anyone else see that interview with Lewis where he commentated his pole lap with Martin Brundle? He was so likeable there.


It looked to me as he was on drugs, shacking and stuttering. Usually he is way more composed :lol:

#46 Gilles4Ever

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:45

Rosberg has taken his place on the grid

#47 tmzxaar

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:48

Rosberg has taken his place on the grid

Is it then Hamilton with the problem or Rosverg fixed his?


#48 Gilles4Ever

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:49

Is it then Hamilton with the problem or Rosverg fixed his?

Rosberg had the problem not Hamilton

#49 TomNokoe

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:49

It looked to me as he was on drugs, shacking and stuttering. Usually he is way more composed :lol:

"Rake"onen. He looked a bit lazy. His comments about tyres were interesting.

#50 Sakae

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Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:49

Seb has always finished lower than his starting position. Lets hope for the same :)

Really?