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Old 22 Sep 2012, 14:03 (Ref:3139967)   #26
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Razor should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridRazor should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridRazor should be qualifying in the top 3 on the grid
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Old 22 Sep 2012, 14:34 (Ref:3139973)   #27
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How close to the wall was Lewis on that last lap? Great qualy performance, though.......

Should we be running a book on how long it'll take before Senna hits a wall?
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Old 22 Sep 2012, 16:24 (Ref:3139993)   #28
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Gotta say whoever thought a night race was a good idea......
Im sure it's not too bad if you stay on Euro time but I've been away the last couple of weeks and am seriously wilting by the time we get to the end of the action!
Even so the quali was really good. Was out on track so I'd say that you all know far more about everything that went on but I've a couple of quick hits....
Obviously tyre's are gonna be the key for the race but the one thing that impressed me throughout the weekend has been how easy Maldonado is driving. He isnt pushing the car, he's just letting it glide from turn in to apex and exit.
He's one of the few drivers that isnt sawing at the wheel which is obviously going to save his tyres well during the race. It's easy to mock him for his mistakes but he's looked legit all weekend....just like he did in Barcelona. Im not saying he'll win it but I wouldnt be surprised to see him challenge. His front row start wasnt luck; he's been building all weekend towards it.
Vettel was pretty subdued after the session and clearly disappointed with third. It seemed like he was fighting the car more in quali than at other points this weekend. He'll be dangerous tomorrow but it's going to be hard for him to beat Hamilton who has looked very quick all weekend.
I was surprised to see Alonso down in fifth, and even more so Massa in 13th, given how comfortable the Ferrari looked in FP3....it seems that they fooled me! I still think that they can come good in the race.
Great Q3 lap from di Resta. With Maldonado on the front row it's crucial that Force India have a good result otherwise they could fall behind in the Constructors table.
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Old 22 Sep 2012, 16:30 (Ref:3139994)   #29
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I am peeved that I found out the quali result early, damn internet news! Yet I am relieved that Hamilton is on pole as Vettel looked quick through the FP's. Also 4 consecutive McLaren poles! Let's hope that Lewis can back this up with his second win at Singapore. I also wish Maldonado to actually finish well in the points!
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Old 22 Sep 2012, 19:29 (Ref:3140032)   #30
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I was chatting to a few people over the weekend and they all agreed is probably the biggest lottery of the season as far as tyres are concerned.

The gap between the option and prime can be as much as 1.5s-1.8s per lap (with so many slow speed corners having the traction under accelerating gives a huge benefit) so even though the option tyre is lasting only about 10 laps it will be used quite a lot through the race, even if it means having to make an extra stop. Of course the penalty for stopping is quite severe in Singapore-longest pit lane of the year and its at a slower speed.

I would still say however that you'll see a three stop strategy from most of the field with this kind of profile

stop one-lap 9-11 option
stop two-lap20-23 option
stop three-lap 34-37 prime

If you can make the option tyre last 15 laps, the Saubers and maybe the Force Indias, you could make the two stops work otherwise its three stops all the way out front from what I've seen and the McLarens were really consistent in FP2 when they went on longer runs.
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Another stunning performance from Maldonado it must be said. If he could just harness that aggression...
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Old 22 Sep 2012, 20:19 (Ref:3140046)   #32
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Another stunning performance from Maldonado it must be said. If he could just harness that aggression...
Indeed, and goes to show how poor Senna is. Surely Bottas will be drafted in before seasons end?
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Another stunning performance from Maldonado it must be said. If he could just harness that aggression...
I know many people consider him a joke and want him ejected from Formula 1 (!) Just imagine how potent he would be if he was firing on all cylinders. This guy is seriously talented. That Williams had no right to be on the front row.
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Old 22 Sep 2012, 20:57 (Ref:3140057)   #34
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I know many people consider him a joke and want him ejected from Formula 1 (!) Just imagine how potent he would be if he was firing on all cylinders. This guy is seriously talented. That Williams had no right to be on the front row.
Very true, he was scary fast today...
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Old 22 Sep 2012, 21:19 (Ref:3140060)   #35
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Very true, he was scary fast today...
Which makes a change from just plain scary.
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I know many people consider him a joke and want him ejected from Formula 1 (!) Just imagine how potent he would be if he was firing on all cylinders. This guy is seriously talented. That Williams had no right to be on the front row.
I've always enjoyed watching Maldonado before he graduated to F1 and there's never been any doubt in my mind that he is quick.

Spare a though for his engineers though, they are presumably trying to understand and improve the car and have had Senna off the pace and bouncing off walls for two days and then out of the blue Pastor sticks that lap in!

If he could just find some consistency in between occasional flashes of brilliance they'd be in far better shape I'm sure!
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Like you I am worried about that, and so is Lewis...


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I'm looking forward to it, should be a very interesting first corner. Vettel needs to jump Maldonado as well, he can't afford to sit in dirty air behind Maldonado for a stint with the way the Red Bull eats tyres, if he wants any chance of battling Hamilton for the win. Though it'll be interesting to see if Mal can actually work the tyres better than McLaren and stay up front.

Disappointing from the Sauber's though - so much for their tyre wear advantage, they won't be winning from 14th/18th.

What's the line like for the even numbered starters? Pretty dirty or not so bad here?
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Hi all, i'm new to this part of the forum.

I am at my first ever GP this weekend, which is of course Singapore, and the best thing about it so far as that idiot Coulthard is not commentating!

Neil Crompton, from V8Supercars is doing a bang up job and i hope they keep him on

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If he could just find some consistency in between occasional flashes of brilliance they'd be in far better shape I'm sure!
Formula One is about the whole package - car and driver. Though they've been in the doldrums recently, Williams used to field good cars, but they've never had a good reputation for driver development. In fact, quite the opposite. On the evidence of this year, it's difficult to argue that Maldonado isn't exceptionally talented, but also on the evidence of this year, it would appear that the Williams iciness towards their drivers has left him pretty much to flounder. You have to wonder how well he would have done in another team where driver development is given greater priority. Maybe Williams ought to take some of the blame for his continued lack of refinement.
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I am at my first ever GP this weekend, which is of course Singapore, and the best thing about it so far as that idiot Coulthard is not commentating!

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I have to say, I think the Edwards/Coulthard commentary pair is probably the best we've had since the days of Murray Walker. Ben Edwards is outstanding... and Coulthard is at the top of his game right now.
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I wouldnt say he is worried based on those quotes.
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