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8 Mar 2002, 17:53 (Ref:230982)
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Ferrari racing F2001 again, is this good?
So, now that they've decided to bring last years car to Malaysia as well, do you think it will be as dominant?
I still think TGF will be in the top 3 in qualifying with last year's car, even with the fancy new Michelin's that the Macs and Willy's will have. During the race... well, lets just say I have my doubts about the Mac's reliability. Hopefully we'll see a TGF Ralph Montoya battle for top spot 
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8 Mar 2002, 17:57 (Ref:230988)
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They call it F2001 but it only raced in the last race and only for Schumacher. That is hardly last years car...LOL
Hope Halfie is inspired this time a gets rid of both Ferrari's at the start...LOL |
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8 Mar 2002, 17:58 (Ref:230990)
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You didn't answer the question BB.
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8 Mar 2002, 18:08 (Ref:230997)
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Of course they will be dominant. Probably not as much as in Australia where my grandma would have lapped the whole field in it but still dominant....LOL
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8 Mar 2002, 18:17 (Ref:231009)
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8 Mar 2002, 18:19 (Ref:231011)
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Or you will finally admit that Formula Juan does not need the best car to win....LOL
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8 Mar 2002, 18:21 (Ref:231015)
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Ok so I'll have two slices and you one...LOL
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8 Mar 2002, 19:57 (Ref:231130)
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Re: Ferrari racing F2001 again, is this good?
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Inigo Montoya
[B]So, now that they've decided to bring last years car to Malaysia as well, do you think it will be as dominant? Had you asked me this question a week ago, I would have said no the Ferraris would not be dominant in Malaysia with the heat and all, and last years car. After watching the last race of last year, as well as the last race in Austrailia, I believe the Ferraris will right up there at the top again. I think the tires played a huge role in the last race, advantage Bridgestone. In the past, the heat has favored the Michelins, but it is a year later and who knows what will happen with regards to tires now. To answer your question, no I do not think Ferrari will be as dominant, but never count out Michael and what he can do with a car, even a slower less horsepower car with less grip. I too am hopeful of some good battles between the teams. |
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8 Mar 2002, 20:15 (Ref:231152)
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i hope it will be a good race too, it would be theee perfect start to the season, i think we were more than a little starved for action in 01' and 00' i think its high time for a classic season and if Montie gets his foot in, wot a season it will be
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8 Mar 2002, 21:34 (Ref:231189)
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Unfortunantly, I think they'll just SMASH the field. They are unbeaten at Malaysia....and remember last year. If it rains, no chance for anyone else. If it's dry, stil no chance.
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8 Mar 2002, 23:09 (Ref:231253)
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Roll on Malaysia!!!!!
The others had better improve soon!!! And also any weather forecasts? Ive heard that race day has had thunderstorms for 4 of the last 5 years!!! FORZA FERRARI!! |
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8 Mar 2002, 23:25 (Ref:231264)
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Rain usually favors MS. It amazes me how he can stay out on drys and run in wet conditions. I do not recall for sure who had an advantage with rain tires. Anybody have some insight on the rain tire battle?
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8 Mar 2002, 23:32 (Ref:231276)
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From what i know Bridgestone are the better wet tyres. Michelin were a bit off the pace. I think.
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9 Mar 2002, 04:44 (Ref:231438)
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Going back to the title of this thread, I can see nothing wrong with Ferrari's tactics. While the team is racing the F2001, which is nothing like last year's car BTW, they have two guys testing the new F2002 at home. Any lack of dominance will be due to the new Michelin tyres and not because there is something wrong with the F2001. And if I remember correctly, the thunderstorms in KL this time of the year are very regular. A dry race would be a miracle. Let's hope the Webbster can avoid the anticipated trouble of the other teams, and bring home more points.
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9 Mar 2002, 04:57 (Ref:231442)
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Ferrari is so far ahead right now that they would be crazy to change anything. why risk the reliability problems of a new car when the old (sort of) car is as reliable as an old nail and in it's own world on speed alone?
Save the new car for when it is as reliable as the current one. You can really kick the stuffing and heart out of the opposition by bringing it out just when they think they are gaining. Still, at this rate, ferrari won't need the new car until 2004. |
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9 Mar 2002, 08:55 (Ref:231509)
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the fact is that whether ferrari have improved or not the rest of the teams are so far back that they s*ck in comparison to the F2001..and im not even sure if they could beat the F2000....
 ...so it looks as if cheat-macher is going to win another WDC....;( Last edited by Y! da Man!; 9 Mar 2002 at 08:57. |
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9 Mar 2002, 16:45 (Ref:231706)
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11 Mar 2002, 16:58 (Ref:232906)
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so it looks as if cheat-macher is going to win another WDC....;( [/B][/QUOTE]
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12 Mar 2002, 06:57 (Ref:233341)
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Why should Ferrari run the new car in Malaysia if they are still worried about the reliability of the F2002?
The F2001 is a tried and tested machine, virtually invulnerable to any sort of problems and is still fast compared to most new cars. It's Ferrari just consolidating the advantage they have on the field. Why risk points just for the sake of racing a new car they know may not finish the race. |
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12 Mar 2002, 12:24 (Ref:233495)
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Ferrari may lose out on the two straights but it will be a good package.
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12 Mar 2002, 12:39 (Ref:233504)
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There will be overtaking! Ferrari slow down the straights and into the nice wide tight corners, Williams doing well there. And then Ferrari flying around the sweeping corners, where Mclaren may well be good also.
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12 Mar 2002, 13:45 (Ref:233554)
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12 Mar 2002, 13:59 (Ref:233564)
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Teams and drivers make alot of the suggestion that qualifying is everything and that it's hard to overtake these days... and alot of it is rubbish! If this were true we'd have the majority of races with a long procession of cars all stuck behind the pole-sitter. Sepang is very good for overtaking opportunities and qualifying is important more as a guide of pure potential speed, rather than a way of obtaining track position in the race.
In Melbourne Ferrari were running lots of wing, and were clearly no big deal on the straight. Sepang is high downforce (due to poor surface grip) and has two big straights, so they might suffer. Add-in the tyre factor and we could be looking at a strong reply from the number two and three teams... If Mclaren do well as well as Wiliams that could add up to a lot of points taken away from Schumi. This will increase the pressure for the F2002 in Brazil, and who knows what might happen then... Reliability (which Ferrari have been able to take for granted for quite a while) will be a very big issue, as will legality! A great season in prospect. |
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12 Mar 2002, 14:20 (Ref:233578)
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A good thing or not? Well it might give the other teams a chance...
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12 Mar 2002, 15:03 (Ref:233600)
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