Singapore GP - Free Practice Sessions (Friday & Saturday)
#1
Posted 21 September 2012 - 07:09
#3
Posted 21 September 2012 - 07:12
Yes.Rain, no rain?
(Like in 2010, i guess.)
#4
Posted 21 September 2012 - 07:13
#5
Posted 21 September 2012 - 07:32
Still not subscribing...
#6
Posted 21 September 2012 - 07:34
The final part of the championship gets underway with the two sessions on Asian soil.
I consider the final part to be the last 4 races
#7
Posted 21 September 2012 - 08:01
Rain, no rain?
Some thunder at the moment, although its still sunny.
Edited by Starlight, 21 September 2012 - 08:15.
#8
Posted 21 September 2012 - 08:02
Then you're missing out on the whole experience.Still not subscribing...
#9
Posted 21 September 2012 - 08:16
Some thunder at the moment, although its still sunny.
Its going to pour in Singapore. Lots of angry dark clouds in the sky. Hope it stops before the start of the practice sessions.
#10
Posted 21 September 2012 - 08:26
#11
Posted 21 September 2012 - 08:31
#12
Posted 21 September 2012 - 08:34
#13
Posted 21 September 2012 - 08:39
So another test day (friday) screwed because of rain just like at Spa
but surely with rain possible at some stage later in the season, it would be useful for most of the teams to go out and find away to get the car well setup in the wet, because Ferrari/Alonso looked very comfortable in the wet so far, all he needs is 1 or 2 wet qualys/races and the title will be much closer for him.
#14
Posted 21 September 2012 - 08:40
#15
Posted 21 September 2012 - 08:42
If you don't go personally to every race to the Paddock club then you are missing out on the whole experience.Then you're missing out on the whole experience.
Edited by Tsarwash, 21 September 2012 - 08:43.
#16
Posted 21 September 2012 - 08:43
#17
Posted 21 September 2012 - 08:45
but surely with rain possible at some stage later in the season, it would be useful for most of the teams to go out and find away to get the car well setup in the wet, because Ferrari/Alonso looked very comfortable in the wet so far, all he needs is 1 or 2 wet qualys/races and the title will be much closer for him.
Even a wet Friday could do Alonso the world of good. His main rival at the moment seems to be Hamilton in the McLaren, but when Friday was a washout in Spa it gave McLaren no time to get dialled in. They had to gamble, and it worked for Button but not for Hamilton. If that happens again then Alonso is in a stronger position, because optimal setup will become much harder to find.
That logic is based on the premise that (a) Ferrari has a wider setup window than McLaren and (b) that McLaren will be quicker in the dry at Singapore if both cars are dialled in.
#18
Posted 21 September 2012 - 08:50
Even a wet Friday could do Alonso the world of good. His main rival at the moment seems to be Hamilton in the McLaren, but when Friday was a washout in Spa it gave McLaren no time to get dialled in. They had to gamble, and it worked for Button but not for Hamilton. If that happens again then Alonso is in a stronger position, because optimal setup will become much harder to find.
That logic is based on the premise that (a) Ferrari has a wider setup window than McLaren and (b) that McLaren will be quicker in the dry at Singapore if both cars are dialled in.
the counter argument to that premise is that Spa was a special case where they had to tune setup with a new rear wing and new downforce config. It shouldnt be so difficult now going back to the hungary style config which worked so well.
Also, Ferrari reportedly brought a raft of upgrades they will need to run first.
#19
Posted 21 September 2012 - 08:52
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#20
Posted 21 September 2012 - 08:57
the counter argument to that premise is that Spa was a special case where they had to tune setup with a new rear wing and new downforce config. It shouldnt be so difficult now going back to the hungary style config which worked so well.
Also, Ferrari reportedly brought a raft of upgrades they will need to run first.
Good point but (1) I'm still paranoid about McLaren's setup window and (2) aren't McLaren bringing updates as well? Presumably not on the same level as Ferrari?
#21
Posted 21 September 2012 - 09:00
#22
Posted 21 September 2012 - 09:00
#23
Posted 21 September 2012 - 09:02
Watching the conditions in GP2, in a qualifying or race session the F1 cars would be absolutely fine, but because it's practice, they may not bother.
It isn't raining anymore?
Conditions should just improve throughout the evening as there doesn't seem to be any further rain predicted.
#24
Posted 21 September 2012 - 09:04
Nope.It isn't raining anymore?
Conditions should just improve throughout the evening as there doesn't seem to be any further rain predicted.
Almost looks dry in one or two corners. Should dry out fine for FP2 imo
#25
Posted 21 September 2012 - 09:08
#26
Posted 21 September 2012 - 09:12
Not being funny, but does Singapore 'have' to be a night race? Looks pretty good in the daylight. I fear that a wet evening race is a no-go'er because of visibility.
#27
Posted 21 September 2012 - 09:14
#28
Posted 21 September 2012 - 09:21
Not raining at the mo but track is wet.
Not being funny, but does Singapore 'have' to be a night race? Looks pretty good in the daylight. I fear that a wet evening race is a no-go'er because of visibility.
Because other than "night atmosphere" this GP doesn't add anything to the F1. Especially with this dull track
#29
Posted 21 September 2012 - 09:22
#30
Posted 21 September 2012 - 09:22
Then you're missing out on the whole experience.
That is just total rubbish - they do not have adverts every 10 mins or on fact anything like it.
Anyway just watch it live in HD on the BBC....oh wait.
Edited by MinT, 21 September 2012 - 09:24.
#31
Posted 21 September 2012 - 09:23
That is just total rubbish - they do not have adverts every 10 mins or on fact anything like it.
Every 9 minutes?
#32
Posted 21 September 2012 - 09:26
Every 9 minutes?
its 4 ad breaks on 1:30 hours
#33
Posted 21 September 2012 - 09:28
its 4 ad breaks on 1:30 hours
Reduces the effectiveness of the joke to be honest, you had to ruin it.
#34
Posted 21 September 2012 - 09:33
It's just a joke.That is just total rubbish - they do not have adverts every 10 mins or on fact anything like it.
Anyway just watch it live in HD on the BBC....oh wait.
#35
Posted 21 September 2012 - 09:36
So another test day (friday) screwed because of rain just like at Spa
I'm just glad that i'm sat indoors for this one, rather than being soaked and in pain by Eau Rouge
#36
Posted 21 September 2012 - 09:49
#37
Posted 21 September 2012 - 09:57
Then you're missing out on the whole experience.
#38
Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:04
Edited by Disgrace, 21 September 2012 - 10:05.
#39
Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:07
#41
Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:08
no yellow Helmet for Lewis?
Edited by SealTheDiffuser, 21 September 2012 - 10:09.
#42
Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:09
Not raining at the mo but track is wet.
Not being funny, but does Singapore 'have' to be a night race? Looks pretty good in the daylight. I fear that a wet evening race is a no-go'er because of visibility.
I've always thought it looks better in daylight. Night races just do nothing for me.
#43
Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:11
Schumacher keen to destroy them.
no yellow Helmet for Lewis?
He has a new helmet for Singapore.
#44
Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:12
#45
Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:14
Didn't realise Hamilton had a new helmet, thought that was Kovalainen back in a McLaren for a millisecond.
http://distilleryima...00a1d039f_7.jpg
#46
Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:20
what happened?Schumacher keen to destroy them.
#47
Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:22
Big Mercedes sign dominating the front of that isn't there?...
#48
Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:22
#49
Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:23
#50
Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:23
I confess to the exaggeration you identified. This technique is sometimes used in humor.That is just total rubbish - they do not have adverts every 10 mins or on fact anything like it.
Anyway just watch it live in HD on the BBC....oh wait.
(@pourmecoffee)