Malasian GP 2006

nickyf1 · 15 Mar 2006, 18:42 (Ref:1549705)

The malasian GP starts this fiday with the practice session, so what are your veiws?

Sodemo · 15 Mar 2006, 19:33 (Ref:1549727)

If its wet (of which there is a good chance), it will be a Ferrari walkover.

However, I think we should watch out for Williams, they are bringing new rear bodywork and other small aero pieces, could spring a surprise ?

pink69 · 15 Mar 2006, 19:54 (Ref:1549743)

I think Michael vs. Kimi vs. Alonso for Pole. Button on the fringes. Montoya dissapointing again. I too think Williams will be around the coat tails of the big four. Hopefully we'll get some more of the same from Rosberg.

Dutton · 15 Mar 2006, 19:58 (Ref:1549749)

Massa Engine Change

So, that is one Ferrari out of contention for the front.

Presumably, for the pole and victory it will be the usual trio.

The thing that I am going to be interested to see is whether or not Honda and Ferrari had "artificial" pace in Bahrain (due to all the testing).

FPV GTHO · 16 Mar 2006, 03:23 (Ref:1549997)

I saw a rather interesting fact the other day stating Webber has yet to finish at Malaysia, so just as far as national pride goes i hope he can get top 5, maybe a podium. Williams in general look like they'll be surprising, Nico has the challenge of learning the track, so he could very well be giving Wurz company on Friday, which doesnt do his engine favours after his Bahrain charge.

Im expecting a surprise to come from either Kimi/Alonso/Schuey. I'd be surprised to see them back on the podium together so soon for some reason, so perhaps a mid race incident or engine failure for someone there. Perhaps the 3 of them being able to start alongside each other, which didnt happen at Bahrain, will cause trouble at the first corner.

BootsOntheSide · 16 Mar 2006, 12:23 (Ref:1550196)

I think some of Ferrari and Honda's pace was 'artificial', and it was also emphasized by Kimi starting at the back, Fisichella having problems and Alonso not putting in a true charge for pole. I'd say it will take Michale's genuis for them to win the race outright. Oh and it's MalaYsia, we've been going there 7 years.

Mr V · 16 Mar 2006, 15:12 (Ref:1550273)

Quote:

Originally Posted by pink69

I think Michael vs. Kimi vs. Alonso for Pole. Button on the fringes. Montoya dissapointing again.

Depends if his engine allows him to perform doesn't it, the engine didn't allow it in Bahrain.

Bluewolf · 16 Mar 2006, 19:57 (Ref:1550477)

I wouldn't count Montoya out so quick -- we've only had one race. I'm not saying he's going to win the pole - but honestly, would anyone be shocked if he did???

Sodemo · 16 Mar 2006, 20:10 (Ref:1550496)

With a dicky engine, I don't think so.

My bet for pole is going to be Kimi.

Dixie Flatline · 17 Mar 2006, 03:24 (Ref:1550762)

Well, first practice is under way (first 22 minutes done) and Kubica is leading the way for BMW from Massa and Williams' Wurz.

Rennen · 17 Mar 2006, 04:22 (Ref:1550769)

Any other startling facts?...Everyone on this side of the world are still fast asleep!

Dutton · 17 Mar 2006, 04:31 (Ref:1550772)

Practice 1 - Final Times (www.formula1.com)

1 lap: Kimi, Jacques, Nick; 2 laps: Giancarlo, Fernando

Dixie Flatline · 17 Mar 2006, 04:45 (Ref:1550775)

Neither Williams nor Honda's race drivers did any laps - both teams left it up to their test drivers to pound the Sepang circuit.

Strictly speaking, KR, Fernando, Fisico, JV and Quick Nick completed a lap as they kept going into their pits after each lap. So they didn't record a time.

Wurz fastest from Kubica, Ant third, JPM fourth, DC fifth, TGF and Massa sixth and seventh.

Peregrine · 17 Mar 2006, 04:53 (Ref:1550776)

What is going on with telecast times in Oz ? It looks to me as though 9 are not going to show the GP or practice due to the Commonwealth Games ?

Dutton · 17 Mar 2006, 04:54 (Ref:1550778)

No. of Laps:

Alexander Wurz -19
Robert Kubica - 22
Anthony Davidson - 25
Juan Pablo Montoya - 4
David Coulthard - 7
Michael Schumacher - 4
Felipe Massa - 18
Robert Doornbos - 18
Ralf Schumacher - 9
Christian Klien - 5
Neel Jani - 21
Jarno Trulli - 8
Scott Speed - 14
Tiago Monteiro - 8
Giorgio Mondini - 22
Vitantonio Liuzzi - 8
Christijan Albers - 12
Takuma Sato - 18
Yuji Ide - 19
Kimi Räikkönen - 1
Fernando Alonso - 2
Giancarlo Fisichella - 2
Jacques Villeneuve - 1
Nick Heidfeld - 1

Jeez....that took too long!

Typed from data provided by www.formula1.com

dsg · 17 Mar 2006, 05:10 (Ref:1550781)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peregrine

What is going on with telecast times in Oz ? It looks to me as though 9 are not going to show the GP or practice due to the Commonwealth Games ?

The races are broadcast by Ch10.

Peregrine · 17 Mar 2006, 05:19 (Ref:1550784)

Dixie Flatline · 17 Mar 2006, 05:20 (Ref:1550785)

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsg

The races are broadcast by Ch10.

... who have said that they will broadcast qualifying only for Bahrain and Australian GPs (much to mabs' disgust, btw).

For those in Melbourne, Australia, I suggest you get down to the Charles Dickens, on Collins Street, near Elizabeth Street. They show every session live on the big screen.

Rennen · 17 Mar 2006, 06:38 (Ref:1550806)

Doh! Just like in last years 2nd practice AD is shown as 'Stopped' on track on live timing...and as my RTL Austria TV don't seem to be transmitting Friday practice this year, I'm left wondering what happened...Can you lucky guys in Oz give me a clue?

FPV GTHO · 17 Mar 2006, 07:21 (Ref:1550819)

1 36 Anthony Davidson Honda 1:35.041

2 35 Alexander Wurz Williams-Cosworth 1:35.388

3 1 Fernando Alonso Renault 1:35.806

4 6 Felipe Massa Ferrari 1:35.924

5 3 Kimi Räikkönen McLaren-Mercedes 1:36.132

6 2 Giancarlo Fisichella Renault 1:36.182

7 5 Michael Schumacher Ferrari 1:36.617

8 12 Jenson Button Honda 1:36.661

9 17 Jacques Villeneuve Sauber-BMW 1:37.045

10 11 Rubens Barrichello Honda 1:37.270

11 8 Jarno Trulli Toyota 1:37.317

12 16 Nick Heidfeld Sauber-BMW 1:37.418

13 38 Robert Kubica Sauber-BMW 1:37.457

14 4 Juan Pablo Montoya McLaren-Mercedes 1:37.463

15 20 Vitantonio Liuzzi STR-Cosworth 1:37.590

16 14 David Coulthard RBR-Ferrari 1:37.603

17 7 Ralf Schumacher Toyota 1:37.695

18 40 Neel Jani STR-Cosworth 1:37.831

19 21 Scott Speed STR-Cosworth 1:37.926

20 9 Mark Webber Williams-Cosworth 1:38.081

21 10 Nico Rosberg Williams-Cosworth 1:38.205

22 39 Giorgio Mondini MF1-Toyota 1:38.256

23 15 Christian Klien RBR-Ferrari 1:38.644

24 19 Christijan Albers MF1-Toyota 1:38.918

25 37 Robert Doornbos RBR-Ferrari 1:39.105

26 18 Tiago Monteiro MF1-Toyota 1:39.416

27 22 Takuma Sato Super Aguri-Honda 1:41.549

28 23 Yuji Ide Super Aguri-Honda 1:43.16

Rennen · 17 Mar 2006, 07:34 (Ref:1550824)

Another forum where everyone is awake says Davidson spun off! Opps...Oh well he doesn't do it that often!

Dani Filth · 17 Mar 2006, 07:44 (Ref:1550827)

i'm awake here too .. but didn't have live video

looks pretty close between Renault Ferrari Mac and Honda again .. qually should be fun

FPV GTHO · 17 Mar 2006, 09:52 (Ref:1550926)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rennen

Another forum where everyone is awake says Davidson spun off! Opps...Oh well he doesn't do it that often!

Brake bias issue into T14 i heard...

VilleneuveTracy · 17 Mar 2006, 17:52 (Ref:1551290)

9 17 Jacques Villeneuve Sauber-BMW 1:37.045

12 16 Nick Heidfeld Sauber-BMW 1:37.418

13 38 Robert Kubica Sauber-BMW 1:37.457

Dutton · 17 Mar 2006, 18:00 (Ref:1551298)

Anthony spun, could well have been T14 (it was certainly towards the end of the lap), and got lodged in a similar style to Michael at Nurb '03.

AD ended up going out again because, if I am understanding things correctly, the car was returned to the Honda garage in time for him to go out again.

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