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[RubalSher]

Just over two hours to go for the start of FP1.

 

Can anyone beat Merc n Lewis? And will Williams get onto the podium!!

 

Time to find out!

[Otaku]

How's the weather?

[jonpollak]

How's the weather?
REALLY?
http://www.autosport.me/
 
Here's your track guide.

Jp

Edited by jonpollak, 04 April 2014 - 08:46.

[DampMongoose]

Thanks Jp, what an exciting location for a race! It's just like the old Osterriechring but without the grass, undulations, track design, spectators and scenery.    

[jonpollak]

Or Styrian Weather Girls

Here's the McLaren

Jp

[Hellenic tifosi]

Thanks Jp, what an exciting location for a race! It's just like the old Osterriechring but without the grass, undulations, track design, spectators and scenery.    

 

[Richard T]

Looking forward to this race. Really like back-to-back weekends 

 

Cya in the live forum!

[DampMongoose]

Or Styrian Weather Girls

Here's the McLaren

Jp

 

Is there a blade with copper brushes that we can't see behind that front wheel? It's sitting that way and by the looks of the decals it could be a slot car!

[sopa]

Thanks Jp, what an exciting location for a race! It's just like the old Osterriechring but without the grass, undulations, track design, spectators and scenery.    

 

This time, in 2014, without good-looking and powerful-sounding cars either.

 

So what do they actually have in common? In both places you are allowed to drive in circles very fast, as fast as you can.  So basically no difference at all. At least the most important thing is still in common.

[DampMongoose]

Helio's impression!!!

[DampMongoose]

This time, in 2014, without good-looking and powerful-sounding cars either.

 

So what do they actually have in common? In both places you are allowed to drive in circles very fast, as fast as you can.  So basically no difference at all. At least the most important thing is still in common.

 

 

Ah, have you not watched the first two races this year?  Less in common than you suggest!

Edited by DampMongoose, 04 April 2014 - 09:20.

[Maustinsj]

Or Styrian Weather Girls

Here's the McLaren

Jp

 

Unmarked tyres?

[Retrofly]

Probably just some tyres they bung on for traveling?

[Richard T]

Probably just some tyres they bung on for traveling?

 

Usually old Bridgestones 

 

Edit: That's why they are unmarked 

Edited by Richard T, 04 April 2014 - 09:52.

[Andy35]

Should Autosport  Live now be on air?

 

Has Hack's watch stopped or has he still got it set to Malaysian time ?

 

 

Impatient Andy

[Markn93]

New fw on Nico's car.

[Markn93]

Tobias Grüner F1 ‏@tgruener  34s

#F1 Fuel flow sensor on Ricciardos car gone dead again. He will run in FP1 with FIA offset calculation as he did in Malaysia.

[Slackbladder]

That fuel sensor is getting just a little bit suspicious on Red Bulls part...

[DampMongoose]

 

Tobias Grüner F1 ‏@tgruener  34s

#F1 Fuel flow sensor on Ricciardos car gone dead again. He will run in FP1 with FIA offset calculation as he did in Malaysia.

 

 

That'll be the smugness again.  Sensitive bits of kit shouldn't be allowed near Christian Horner. 

Edited by DampMongoose, 04 April 2014 - 10:52.

[SamH123]

Smedley's let himself go a bit 

[Toffeli]

Anyone got a nightview picture of the track? Just saw briefly on Sky Sports.

[bourbon]

Track is beautiful at night under the lights. 

[Markn93]

Both Ferraris and Maccas have changed gear ratios according to Ted.

[Coops3]

Both Ferraris and Maccas have changed gear ratios according to Ted.

Which you're only allowed to do once in the season?

[Markn93]

Which you're only allowed to do once in the season?

Yup

[Markn93]

Nico says loss of power.

[Coops3]

Yup

Interesting... Wonder if we'll see other teams doing the same over the next few GPs...

[Markn93]

Interesting... Wonder if we'll see other teams doing the same over the next few GPs...

I think consensus thought was people would change after Monaco, this is a very early stage, suppose they are optimising current ratios.

[Coops3]

Nico says loss of power.

Oh noes.

[Markn93]

Caterham slower than GP2.

[Mart280]

Anyone having trouble with live timing app on android ? the cars are not moving on the track map.

[Markn93]

Yeah same issue here. Rosberg issue fixed.

[Anja]

Now that there's GP2 on the same weekend we'll have some proper speed comparison

[SamH123]

Now that there's GP2 on the same weekend we'll have some proper speed comparison

 

Do you know what the quickest time in GP2 practice earlier was?

[RubalSher]

Which team is Van Der Garde driving for?

[RubalSher]

Anyone having trouble with live timing app on android ? the cars are not moving on the track map.

 

Yup not moving on the iPad either.

[Pingu Pi]

I think the night race will help to give this track some character, it's way too bland and dune like. Should look nice with some floodlights.

[Anja]

Do you know what the quickest time in GP2 practice earlier was?

 

1:42.062, by Evans.

[RubalSher]

Hulk almost matches the Mercs!!

[darkkis]

Which team is Van Der Garde driving for?

Test driver for Sauber.

[SamH123]

1:42.062, by Evans.

 

thanks 

Looks like F1 will be a fair bit faster which is good

[sopa]

Ah, have you not watched the first two races this year?  Less in common than you suggest!

 

 

Uh ok, then they just go around in circles. At least that's in common! Though maybe the next FIA rule change means that they'll race on a straight line only...

[Markn93]

Lewis holding 5th and high revs in 12 while Nico changing up to 6th. Interesting difference.

[TomNokoe]

Mercedes only doing one flyer on the free set of hards, coming in then putting the other set on and only doing 1 out/in lap...

[Markn93]

Mercedes only doing one flyer on the free set of hards, coming in then putting the other set on and only doing 1 out/in lap...

They did 2 each.

[Toffeli]

Does Bottas have problems with the car or why he hasn't been out yet?

 

EDIT: Oh. So Massa has problems and Nasr in driving Bottas's place.  Thought it was the other way around.

Edited by Toffeli, 04 April 2014 - 11:42.

[S3baman]

Maldonado is all over the place with that Lotus. Lovely car control, but as always, pointless   

[Markn93]

He's not driving FP1, Nasr in instead.

[Mat13]

Nasr is driving instead of Bottas this session.

Edit: Beaten to it!

Edited by Mat13, 04 April 2014 - 11:41.

[darkkis]

Does Bottas have problems with the car or why he hasn't been out yet?

 

EDIT: Oh. So Massa has problems and Nasr in driving Bottas's place.  Thought it was the other way around.

Brazilian money talks. A bit disgusting. Wanted to see the williams team mate battle here, as it is most likely going to be dry. Bottas missing FP1 certainly isn't good in that aspect.

Edited by darkkis, 04 April 2014 - 11:45.