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Sixth, I believe. I'm just going by the Autosport article.
Perhaps it was his 6th engine that blew up - but he's used 7 engines...
They can put old engines back in of course!!
He went through 2 this weekend - Ouch!!
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Sixth, I believe. I'm just going by the Autosport article.
It'll be a challenge with that 10 place grid penalty, that's for sure! I'm actually expecting Webber to win this one, with his team mate copping that aforementioned penalty. McLaren shouldn't quite be up to the pace of the RB5 on a circuit of Spa's nature. Brawn have proven to be less competitive in the cooler conditions which Spa is notable for. And as for Ferrari, they haven't been challenging for wins just yet, butIf i were a betting man i'd put my money on vettel. He is overdue a victory and has had some shocking luck in the last few races. I expect him to be bringing his A game this weekend.
I was going to make this thread this morning. I live closer to the International Date Line than just about anyone else, so I get Tuesdays earlier. But I put it off because the European Grand Prix only really just finished. However, when I opened this thread, imagine my surprise to see I'd made it.
Dude did you really have to copy my way of posting to pen my thread? I am reasonably certain that I'm the only one who does it like that. Imitation being the highest form of flattery and all that, but the world would be a pretty boring place if we were all the same.
Wasn't Red Bull planning on installing KERS systems on their cars for the Belgian GP? I've heard some talk about this during the European GP last weekend...
Good to be back at a real race track rather than the joke last week in Spain!
The Mercedes engines were described as being faster than the others in the field, which probably has a lot to do with Force India's speed.I really think this (or Monza) where we could see Force India could get point(s). These are the fastest tracks on the F1 circuit and the VJM02 has the fastest speed trap speeds out of the whole field. And with the accelerated development of the car, it could be good in the twisty stuff too.
Vettel, Kimi or Hamilton for this one. All 3 performed very well last year and its Kimi's best circuit I think.
I'm also in the net of still thinking Vettel for the WDC, 7 engines or 11. He'll un doubtably see a 10 place grid slot once or twice before close season but I do think he has the raw pace and talent to still be in a striking distance of both Brawn/Webber come the final rounds.
Rain will play into Vettels and Hamiltons hands as well as bringing the 'outsiders' into play.
Can't wait for this one!
I don't think Brawn is going to absolutely dominate this race, but nor do I think Red Bull will.Seriously, if you think the momentum is with Brawn there is a flaw in your logic.
Seriously, if you think the momentum is with Brawn there is a flaw in your logic.
Jenson's gone tight, and just needs to loosen up.
They've stopped work, but the car is still great, 2 podiums in a row now, and maybe a win soon enough.