Post Indy discussion - Kimi pole.

[Adam43]

P. No Driver Team - Engine Tyres Times Ave/Gaps Laps
1. 6 RAIKKONEN McLaren Mercedes M 1'11"670 210.565 Km/h 3
2. 2 BARRICHELLO Ferrari B 1'11"794 + 0'00"124 3
3. 20 PANIS Toyota M 1'11"920 + 0'00"250 3
4. 3 MONTOYA Williams BMW M 1'11"948 + 0'00"278 3
5. 4 R.SCHUMACHER Williams BMW M 1'12"078 + 0'00"408 3
6. 8 ALONSO Renault M 1'12"087 + 0'00"417 3
7. 1 M.SCHUMACHER Ferrari B 1'12"194 + 0'00"524 3
8. 5 COULTHARD McLaren Mercedes M 1'12"297 + 0'00"627 3
9. 21 DA MATTA Toyota M 1'12"326 + 0'00"656 3
10. 7 TRULLI Renault M 1'12"566 + 0'00"896 3
11. 17 BUTTON BAR Honda B 1'12"695 + 0'01"025 3
12. 16 VILLENEUVE BAR Honda B 1'13"050 + 0'01"380 3
13. 9 HEIDFELD Sauber Petronas B 1'13"083 + 0'01"413 3
14. 14 WEBBER Jaguar Cosworth M 1'13"269 + 0'01"599 3
15. 10 FRENTZEN Sauber Petronas B 1'13"447 + 0'01"777 3
16. 15 WILSON Jaguar Cosworth M 1'13"585 + 0'01"915 3
17. 11 FISICHELLA Jordan Ford B 1'13"798 + 0'02"128 3
18. 12 FIRMAN Jordan Ford B 1'14"027 + 0'02"357 3
19. 19 VERSTAPPEN Minardi Cosworth B 1'15"360 + 0'03"690 3
20. 18 KIESA Minardi Cosworth B 1'15"644 + 0'03"974 3

[Damon]

Well, Montoya will have the inside for turn 1. Schu will be well in the pack and on the outside. It's looking very good indeed from a Championship perspective.

[Led ZeppF1]

I hope JPM to get pole. But, its oke.

GO KIMI GO!!!!!

[jetsetter]

The championship is alive & well after that qualifying session, i must say i'm dissapointed by both Trulli's & Webber's times as i thought with what they had both shown over the weekend to date they were both in for a good starting position for the race.

[neilap]

The title chase gets even "mo betta". Hopefully the results are close to the qualifying order so the chase goes down to the final lap in Suzuka.

[ralf fan]

Panis! New face in the press room! He's definately light and i think so is KIMI.
BUT KIMI FOR WDC!!!!

[Damon]

Juan Pablo all the way more like .

[Adam43]

The title chase has really hotted up with this. All those permutations.

If (IF!) it ended in this order then this will be hte championship order afterwards:

KR 85
MS 84
JPM 84

[Heebeegeetee]

JPM needed to do better. Not only does he have a wild card along side him, in Panis, but he's also on the wrong side of the track.

[Mark Webber]

you are forgetting Kimmi Damo. and I think MS IS heavy I sure hope Mark is

[Heebeegeetee]

Originally posted by Mark Webber
you are forgetting Kimmi Damo. and I think MS IS heavy I sure hope Mark is

To be heavy and that far back won't be good.

[neilap]

I am sure OP is light. He even hinted that their strategy is "different". Its all about publicity...

[Damon]

Originally posted by Heebeegeetee
JPM needed to do better. Not only does he have a wild card along side him, in Panis, but he's also on the wrong side of the track.

No he's not, there's a good chance he can out drag at least Panis, and he's on the inside. Much like Monza, there is no 'dirty side' to speak of. Schu will be in more trouble back in P7 and on the outside for t1.

[Led ZeppF1]

I think (hope) MS just slow...

[Damon]

I think he was, his straight line and first and last sectors certainly don't suggest he's heavy.

[Heebeegeetee]

Originally posted by Damon
No he's not, there's a good chance he can out drag at least Panis, and he's on the inside. Much like Monza, there is no 'dirty side' to speak of. Schu will be in more trouble back in P7 and on the outside for t1.

Hmmm, you could be right, but I was remembering what happened at Hungary to those on the dirty side. I hope he gets out of the first corner well.

[Mark Webber]

I would count on the out dragging Damo that Toyota is faster than it looks

[Knowlesy]

Originally posted by AdamAshmore
The title chase has really hotted up with this. All those permutations.

If (IF!) it ended in this order then this will be hte championship order afterwards:

KR 85
MS 84
JPM 84

Mouthwatering prospect or what, going into the final round!

[ASCII Man]

Can't...stop...drooling...
Anyone got a towel or something?

[Heebeegeetee]

I can't help thinking that so far what's happened at Indy has shown that Ferraris tyre protest has proved to be incorrect and fruitless. In this weeks Autosport Montezemolo was quoted as saying that at Budapest there was a Renault and a Jaguar in front of them, so something was wrong. Well, there should have been 2 Renaults and a Jaguar in front of MS today, only poor driver performance stopping that.

[Mark Webber]

yes but heavy will effect S2 more than anywhere

[Heebeegeetee]

And as much as I'd be happy to continue arguing the tyre subject, me tea's ready, so I'm off!

[Knowlesy]

Originally posted by Heebeegeetee
I can't help thinking that so far what's happened at Indy has shown that Ferraris tyre protest has proved to be incorrect and fruitless. In this weeks Autosport Montezemolo was quoted as saying that at Budapest there was a Renault and a Jaguar in front of them, so something was wrong. Well, there should have been 2 Renaults and a Jaguar in front of MS today, only poor driver performance stopping that.

It's a relief to see that nothing has really altered isn't it?

[Damon]

Cheers Heebee

Marky boy, are you suggesting it was Ferrari's plan to have Schu sitting P7?

[Mark Webber]

No not at all. But there is alot to think about
USA would have to be the longest pitlane sooooo less stops would be advantagous . If you did run heavy S2 would kill you in lap times but a heavy car can help on a long straight
Saying that MS still must have been a tad untidy P7 is still not the best unless you are one stopping then its hot



ps

I'm not disscussing Mark's run so there!