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[slmk]

5 hours until the lights go off - provided there is no rain delay.

 

Thought I would make the thread since there isn't one at the moment.

 

Is weather still going to be a lottery for the race?

[SR388]

Nope, sunshine, blue skies and Hamilton dominance. 

[Requin]

I am so ready for this!

 

According to the weather forecast, looks like sun showers for the race, then full-out thunderstorm afterwards. Should be exciting!

[SR388]

I am so ready for this!

 

According to the weather forecast, looks like sun showers for the race, then full-out thunderstorm afterwards. Should be exciting!

 

Good, get the punters in, get em out! 

[Atreiu]

What odds are bookies giving for Alonso?

[Myrvold]

I need this race to stay dry, to be able to watch it, before work!

[slmk]

What odds are bookies giving for Alonso?

 

Bet365: Alonso 14/1, Kimi 22/1

[SR388]

Bet365: Alonso 14/1, Kimi 22/1

 

 

 

What odds are bookies giving for Alonso?

 

 

[jonpollak]

That's hysterical Peyton

Jp

Edited by jonpollak, 30 March 2014 - 03:32.

[Atreiu]

Someone must have made money in 2012.

[jonpollak]

I made money in 2012 but it had nothing to do with betting..

 

[highhorse]

Betting is for mugs and sullies real sporting events

(not that F1 is a real sporting event..but just sayin')

[/highhorse]

Jp

Edited by jonpollak, 30 March 2014 - 03:40.

[SR388]

I don't bet on sports. but I have no issue with sports betting. But I would never bet on F1 or NASCAR. F1 is not random enough to ever take a long shot or underdog, whilst NASCAR is too random. Now College football is a decent betters sport. A bit of randomness, but some discernable trends to read into. 

[SilentKiller]

Sounds like if/when the storm hits, there is no option other than to call-off the race.

[Kelateboy]

It is MGP lucky day today. It is bright and shine and it might only rain after the race.

 

I am doing the rain dance now to jinx MGP duo and my ex-employer!

[slmk]

It is MGP lucky day today. It is bright and shine and it might only rain after the race.

 

I am doing the rain dance now to jinx MGP duo and my ex-employer!

 

Weather forecasts in Malaysia at that time of the day are not exactly reliable.

 

Besides, I think Mercedes has enough pace in the wet to withstand an RBR assault.

 

EDIT: Don't know where you got your forecast but the Malaysian Meteorological Dept. is forecasting thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Edited by slmk, 30 March 2014 - 05:04.

[SlickMick]

I made money in 2012 but it had nothing to do with betting..

 

[highhorse]

Betting is for mugs and sullies real sporting events

(not that F1 is a real sporting event..but just sayin')

[/highhorse]

Jp

 

Apart from the Grand National!!!

Before I get beaten up by the PC Brigade, worth pointing out I quite actually enjoy a nice horse steak, though not as much as a chewy dog Szechuan (relevant as I believe they now make a book on Crufts, which probably has as much in common with sport as F1).  

 

Where are the weather girls ???

[Andrew Hope]

I don't bet on sports. but I have no issue with sports betting. But I would never bet on F1 or NASCAR. F1 is not random enough to ever take a long shot or underdog, whilst NASCAR is too random. Now College football is a decent betters sport. A bit of randomness, but some discernable trends to read into. 

 

Same for me. Betting on car racing is a fine way to lose your money, for every Hulkenberg or Fisichella pole or Maldonado win there's a fifty races you'd lose money on.

 

I don't follow other sports enough to bet on them anymore but I worked with a guy who dropped a ton of money on the Giants to win the Superb Owl before the season that year they killed the Patriots' unbeaten win streak. The site asked him before the final if he wanted to hedge and their offer was $9,000, which gives you an idea how much he put on the Giants before the season started. He turned them down and drinks were on him... for the rest of his life.

[ATM]

Well, the 2012 year seemed a good season for a betting man. All the odds you can get 

Of course last year (in the 2nd part at least) was a sure way to make a safe and minimal earning bet, with Vettel winning it all...

 

But anyway, back on topic, I'll be praying for at least a dry start. I wouldn't mind that much the race being called off at 85% -90% distance or so, but I'm still hungry for F1, I still don't understand basically anything about thee new cars and the pecking order, so this is one time I hope we avoid rain. We all saw what 2009 was so...here's hoping for something different. 

[Markn93]

James Allen ‏@Jamesallenonf1  3m

#F1 fans - watch out today on TV feed for some new graphics, which will show ERS use and how fuel loads are going for individual cars.

 

 

[SpaMaster]

Oooh, we have to feel grateful for these kind of information these days. When other series and sports have gone a long way forward in providing so much information to their fans, F1 is still making breakthroughs in giving details like real-time gaps, KERS use, DRS use, top-speed, etc.. Ground-breaking! The whole FOM needs a revamp. Bunch of amateurs out of touch with the times.

[toofast]

 

James Allen ‏@Jamesallenonf1  3m

#F1 fans - watch out today on TV feed for some new graphics, which will show ERS use and how fuel loads are going for individual cars.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yay, more telemetry for armchair race strategists. 

[Lee Nicolle]

I made money in 2012 but it had nothing to do with betting..

 

[highhorse]

Betting is for mugs and sullies real sporting events

(not that F1 is a real sporting event..but just sayin')

[/highhorse]

Jp

My thoughts exactly, both betting and F1

[RubalSher]

Any update on the weather?

[Markn93]

Any update on the weather?

On it's way - https://twitter.com/...0018176/photo/1

[ExFlagMan]

James Allen ‏@Jamesallenonf1[/size]  3m
#F1 fans - watch out today on TV feed for some new graphics, which will show ERS use and how fuel loads are going for individual cars.
 
 

Is it worth setting up a poll on how long it will be before Horner disputes the fuel use figures it display?

[jonpollak]

Apart from the Grand National!!!

Before I get beaten up by the PC Brigade, worth pointing out I quite actually enjoy a nice horse steak, though not as much as a chewy dog Szechuan (relevant as I believe they now make a book on Crufts, which probably has as much in common with sport as F1).  

 

Where are the weather girls ???

Cards on the tablesville Arizona..

I've bet, and won, on the Grand National

Wife's little sister tipped me hof back a few years ago..

My oldest son even worked for BetFair for a year or so before moving to a proper job.

 

OH AND ...

Weather Girl

 

Jp

[Andrew Hope]

Weather Girl

 

 

Dayum. Cloudy with a chance of dust.

[jonpollak]

oh hell..

wrong weather girl.

 

BAD Jp

[MikeV1987]

Hamilton will lose p1 by turn 1.

[Kobasmashi]

The Chain is like nothing else for pre-race excitement.

[Farhannn15]

Lewis followed by Nico and then Fernando in third. Lewis to win by a gap of 5-8 seconds

[The Passenger]

Let's see if Rosberg can pull off his second brilliant start in a row.

[TomNokoe]

ROSBERG: Queen of starts!!!

[Markn93]

ROSBERG: Queen of starts!!!

I think you'll find it's directly related to his superior brain-power.

[Otaku]

 

James Allen ‏@Jamesallenonf1  3m

#F1 fans - watch out today on TV feed for some new graphics, which will show ERS use and how fuel loads are going for individual cars.

 

 

 

 

For next race they'll come up with an online scientific calculator so you can do your own advanced math while watching the race.

 

That's "racing" these days...   

[heineken2008]

Oh well, half an hour to go . .

 

Lets see if LH blunders the start . . I can see him getting overly defensive on Vettel, and Rosberg will cruise past both of them . .

 

To be honest, I am really really looking forward to Lights Out - can't wait!

[superdelphinus]

Vettel will be about 5th by turn 1

[kimister]

It's dry , yeah baby

[slmk]

Oh well, half an hour to go . .

 

Lets see if LH blunders the start . . I can see him getting overly defensive on Vettel, and Rosberg will cruise past both of them . .

 

To be honest, I am really really looking forward to Lights Out - can't wait!

 

 

Lewis's start 2 weeks ago was pretty good for a guy with a V5. He actually had a better reaction time off the line than RIC and ROS but got caught out due to the V5 issue.

[Bartonz20let]

Anyone else watching on the BBC?

DC has to be the most wooden presenter on earth.

I hated paying for sky but I do miss it on race day.

[SpaMaster]

No one can get lamer than Paula Ali at Star Sports. Is worse only to Steve Slater who is thankfully gone

[Kingshark]

For me BBC's commentators lack passion. I prefer Sky's Brundle + Crofty over DC and Benson.

[slmk]

Surprising seeing RBR without their 10 gorillas hiding their back end/diffuser.

[dau]

For next race they'll come up with an online scientific calculator so you can do your own advanced math while watching the race.

 

That's "racing" these days...   

 

[Kelateboy]

Weather forecasts in Malaysia at that time of the day are not exactly reliable.

 

Besides, I think Mercedes has enough pace in the wet to withstand an RBR assault.

 

EDIT: Don't know where you got your forecast but the Malaysian Meteorological Dept. is forecasting thunderstorms in the afternoon.

 

My 5 senses but I am still performing the rain dance and it is working, albeit too slowly for my liking.

[Jelinski619]

Dry start, HAM and ROS comfortably 1-2 into turn one with VET and ALO fighting hard. HAM to control pace for opening stint before rain arrives and throws the win away.

[SpaMaster]

Ecclestone introducing Hamilton to the Prime Minister of Malaysia. I am sure he must have enjoyed that. Just leave him alone. He does not need all these distractions minutes before the race. 

[TomNokoe]

Vettel to do his usual karate chop on Rosberg. Doesn't work. Alonso takes both of them round 1 into 2. Vettel angry with self stamps on power, gets out all of shape with Ricciardo lurking behind. They run side by side through 3 and Ricciardo dives down the inside, baulking Vettel through 4 who then has to contend with a feisty Kimi on exit

[docronzo]

Nice gesture there...

[DanardiF1]

Ecclestone introducing Hamilton to the Prime Minister of Malaysia. I am sure he must have enjoyed that. Just leave him alone. He does not need all these distractions minutes before the race. 

 

All the drivers know they have to help out Bernie when possible.