Formula 1 2012 Chinese Grand Prix

LMSCorvetteGT2 · Apr 13 2012, 3:39 AM #121

dhandes

*puts on tin foil hat*

Early impressions from this is that Mclaren are again the car with consistent pace, Merc can do one quick lap, Red Bull will be there or thereabouts and Massa is useless.

Hopefully I haven't jinxed anyone. If so expect Massa to win and the rest of the field to DNF.

I thought you wore a wizard hat when not trying to jinx people.

dhandeh · Apr 13 2012, 3:58 AM #122

I'm still trying to master it. With great power comes great responsibility.

RX-7_FD3S · Apr 13 2012, 5:34 AM #123

Also Lotus seems to struggle a bit in china, they were never really close from the top. It seems the few last place into the 10 (after both red bull, mclaren, mercedes and alonso) will be quite open. Sauber, Force India, Williams and Torro Rosso seems to be pretty equal in term of qualification.

**niky** · Apr 13 2012, 6:34 AM #124

Remember, Lotus is having issues with DRS. We won't know their true pace till tomorrow.

RX-7_FD3S · Apr 13 2012, 7:09 AM #125

niky

Remember, Lotus is having issues with DRS. We won't know their true pace till tomorrow.

Where did you see that ? They didnt talk about it where I've watched the practice.

ECGadget · Apr 13 2012, 8:32 AM #126

I have a good feeling about Schumi on the front row on this track. And of course we'll see if the Merc is better now. RBR seems better now though, but the Ferrari again is horrific!

RX-7_FD3S · Apr 13 2012, 8:38 AM #127

ECGadget

RBR seems better now though, but the Ferrari again is horrific!

It's really sad to see the Ferrari's behind the sauber and it's constantly happening since the start of the season (not in GP but in fp I mean). I dont remember that it happen since I follow F1 with ferrari. For Massa I really start to think he's done, I dont know if he sucks or if Alonso is a super genius, but Massa is constantly behind both sauber which is a big shame for him and Ferrari.

ECGadget · Apr 13 2012, 8:42 AM #128

I've always been a Ferrari fan (hence a Schumi fan :P) and I do remember once Ferrari did have problems like these, they managed to get out of it.
I think with Alonso and Massa, it's just the difference in driving styles. Massa cannot adapt much anymore (not sure if his accident has something to do with it) while Alonso can.

MildAshers · Apr 13 2012, 8:43 AM #129

What on earth is this:
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-photos...95863/#/195863

Sohvakettu · Apr 13 2012, 8:45 AM #130

They are allowed to run with additional sensors on the first practice session.

***Famine*** · Apr 13 2012, 8:47 AM #131

The McLaren tried to get out of the entrance of a car park.

It's an airflow meter. Each prong is a pitot tube. They measure the airflow as it comes off the back of the car and over the splitter to assess a new design they've put on for China. They're allowed to run these things (and more besides) on a Friday.

**niky** · Apr 13 2012, 9:23 AM #132

RX-7_FD3S

Where did you see that ? They didnt talk about it where I've watched the practice.

ESPNF1 commentary. They mentioned that it got bad enough in FP2 that they garaged the car to figure out the problem rather than go out for more laps.

Sureboss · Apr 13 2012, 10:50 AM #133

Was on the Sky commentary too, if DRS isn't functioning they'll be stuffed during qualy. Hamilton looks quick, very quick, shame about the gearbox.

Surprised no one has mentioned the Marussia's front wing coming off on it's own accord, maybe it was just going on strike?

GTPorsche · Apr 13 2012, 12:15 PM #134

Was there an explanation as to how the nose on Timo Glock's Marussia fell off?

haitch40 · Apr 13 2012, 1:20 PM #135

What times the race and qualifying start BST?

ECGadget · Apr 13 2012, 1:48 PM #136

haitch40

What times the race and qualifying start BST?

Quali coverage starts at 6am, starts at 7am
Race coverage starts at 7am, race at 8am

chromatic9 · Apr 13 2012, 3:50 PM #137

GTPorsche

Was there an explanation as to how the nose on Timo Glock's Marussia fell off?

Was put down to a operational issue, nothing mechanical failed so it wasn't fitted properly (finger trouble).

ECGadget · Apr 13 2012, 4:19 PM #138

Yeah, the fasteners on one side weren't attached properly.

I am curious about flat spotting the tires tmrw... Especially at turn 14, should be interesting to see...

Ardius · Apr 13 2012, 4:41 PM #139

chromatic9

Anyone craving for some F1 stuff can watch Sky's F1 show on youtube. Very slick presenting I must say.

I hate when Ted Kravitz is in situations like that (relaxed, scripted interviewing) or when he is presenting. He becomes a bit of a tool then. He seems, like James Allen, to be best finding and reporting the paddock stories during the weekend and the race..but he's pretty terrible being a pundit, presenter or anything else really. As soon as he is given a little bit extra air time and allowed to ask what he likes rather than ask specific questions, he becomes an idiot.

Patrick Head looks completely bemused throughout that segment and both Ted and Georgie appear to struggle to articulate decent or relevant questions. At least ask him the right kinds of questions!

On a side note, Bernie gave me some

today with him telling whoever that Sky reporter was "What a stupid question, and you will get a stupid answer!" after being asked if he will be at the race in Bahrain.

Found it on youtube:

CarolinaBlue704 · Apr 13 2012, 5:03 PM #140

Bernie

I don't care what anyone says. I'm going to miss Bernie when he's no longer around.

England 9,179	Apr 13 2012, 3:58 AM #122 dhandeh I'm still trying to master it. With great power comes great responsibility.

Geneva 1,739	Apr 13 2012, 5:34 AM #123 RX-7_FD3S Diamond Member Also Lotus seems to struggle a bit in china, they were never really close from the top. It seems the few last place into the 10 (after both red bull, mclaren, mercedes and alonso) will be quite open. Sauber, Force India, Williams and Torro Rosso seems to be pretty equal in term of qualification.

Super Moderator Philippines 16,503	Apr 13 2012, 6:34 AM #124 niky Karma Chameleon Remember, Lotus is having issues with DRS. We won't know their true pace till tomorrow.

England 821	Apr 13 2012, 8:32 AM #126 ECGadget Gold Member I have a good feeling about Schumi on the front row on this track. And of course we'll see if the Merc is better now. RBR seems better now though, but the Ferrari again is horrific!

England 821	Apr 13 2012, 8:42 AM #128 ECGadget Gold Member I've always been a Ferrari fan (hence a Schumi fan :P) and I do remember once Ferrari did have problems like these, they managed to get out of it. I think with Alonso and Massa, it's just the difference in driving styles. Massa cannot adapt much anymore (not sure if his accident has something to do with it) while Alonso can.

Reading, UK 8,667	Apr 13 2012, 8:43 AM #129 MildAshers What on earth is this: http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-photos...95863/#/195863

Finland 876	Apr 13 2012, 8:45 AM #130 Sohvakettu Gold Member They are allowed to run with additional sensors on the first practice session.

Administrator Rule 12 44,119	Apr 13 2012, 8:47 AM #131 *Famine* GTPEDIA Author The McLaren tried to get out of the entrance of a car park. It's an airflow meter. Each prong is a pitot tube. They measure the airflow as it comes off the back of the car and over the splitter to assess a new design they've put on for China. They're allowed to run these things (and more besides) on a Friday.

Premium Worthing, UK 13,455	Apr 13 2012, 10:50 AM #133 Sureboss Tanned and Lipstick'd Was on the Sky commentary too, if DRS isn't functioning they'll be stuffed during qualy. Hamilton looks quick, very quick, shame about the gearbox. Surprised no one has mentioned the Marussia's front wing coming off on it's own accord, maybe it was just going on strike?

Premium Williamsburg,Va 6,285	Apr 13 2012, 12:15 PM #134 GTPorsche WRS Race Steward Online Now! Was there an explanation as to how the nose on Timo Glock's Marussia fell off?

Premium Lincoln UK 6,164	Apr 13 2012, 1:20 PM #135 haitch40 Project CARS rocks. Online Now! What times the race and qualifying start BST?

England 821	Apr 13 2012, 4:19 PM #138 ECGadget Gold Member Yeah, the fasteners on one side weren't attached properly. I am curious about flat spotting the tires tmrw... Especially at turn 14, should be interesting to see...

Charlotte, NC 309	Apr 13 2012, 5:03 PM #140 CarolinaBlue704 Ferrari F138 Bernie I don't care what anyone says. I'm going to miss Bernie when he's no longer around.