2012 Belgian Grand Prix

  • Thread starter Thread starter That90sGuy
  • 826 comments
  • 52,864 views
I think we have seen the last surprise winner for this season. The big budget teams have used the break to improve the car in a way the smaller teams cannot compete with. All remaining races will be won by either Ferrari, Red Bull or McLaren wich is really unfortunate since i really would like Räikkönen to win this race.

I think Hamilton have had all the bad luck he will have for this season and will win, comfortably.
 
I spotted you cunning plan there Anghammarad. How is Ferrari's other driver doing?
 
Practice two looks so rained out that we may not see much driving :(
 
Looks a bit chilly on those grass banks where people are watching from :lol:
 
Chin up guys, 1 lotus is still a big budget team, 2 kimi is always a different here, he really comes alive, 3 it hasn't taken kimi long to get back up to pace in F1 but I do feel that this specific place he will find the extra 10ths that he needs to be on top even if the renault power plant is lacking,

Just look to the past, he was the last person to win for ferrari before alonso went there and that win was the only ferrari win for that season, and he got it here, he almost won here in 02 in the sauber then he won here from 03 not 04 then 05,06 and 08, he wakes up here lol
 
Spa at its finest. Wet and ridiculous!
 
William's with a neat looking new rear wing.
 
Anghammarad
I think we have seen the last surprise winner for this season. The big budget teams have used the break to improve the car in a way the smaller teams cannot compete with. All remaining races will be won by either Ferrari, Red Bull or McLaren wich is really unfortunate since i really would like Räikkönen to win this race.

I think Hamilton have had all the bad luck he will have for this season and will win, comfortably.
Click to expand...

Seriously? The Lotus was clearly faster than the Mclaren in the last race and Hamilton only held on because the track was so narrow, Lotus have made some major upgrades for this race so I would say Kimi is favourite to win especially when you consider his Spa record.
 
Peasantslayer
Seriously? The Lotus was clearly faster than the Mclaren in the last race and Hamilton only held on because the track was so narrow, Lotus have made some major upgrades for this race so I would say Kimi is favourite to win especially when you consider his Spa record.
Click to expand...

Agreed! Even Grosjean can finish 1-3, i bet that the Lotus will get a double win if it dont rain in the quali or the race.
 
I'm basing my lack of confidence in Lotus solely upon previous years. They have been quick early in the season but have fallen back as it progresses. I hope that they will break that tradition but I'm not sure they will.
 
Just gunna stick my head in here vouch for how wet it was at Spa. Plenty of GP2ers were overshooting at the end of the straight after Eau Rouge. Didnt even stick about to see if the F1 guys bothered with prac2. There were rivers everywhere.
Weather forecast is clear though for the weekend.
 
TDZdave
Chin up guys, 1 lotus is still a big budget team, 2 kimi is always a different here, he really comes alive, 3 it hasn't taken kimi long to get back up to pace in F1 but I do feel that this specific place he will find the extra 10ths that he needs to be on top even if the renault power plant is lacking,

Just look to the past, he was the last person to win for ferrari before alonso went there and that win was the only ferrari win for that season, and he got it here, he almost won here in 02 in the sauber then he won here from 03 not 04 then 05,06 and 08, he wakes up here lol
Click to expand...

I don't think Lotus has a very large budget though... Sufficient, but not that much.

But the Enstone team certainly has experience on winning, with multiple Drivers' and Constructors' championships won in both Renault and Benetton guises.

They're an interesting team to look out for, especially with Raikkonen's affinity to Spa + new updates. They're looking strong here. :)


There's still other front runners to consider though... Has Red Bull been hurt badly by the many investigations on their car? Would Ferrari be able to develop their car to be competitive enough for Alonso to retain his lead? Would Mclaren continue to sustain their improvements after Hungary? Etc etc
 
Barra333
Just gunna stick my head in here vouch for how wet it was at Spa. Plenty of GP2ers were overshooting at the end of the straight after Eau Rouge. Didnt even stick about to see if the F1 guys bothered with prac2. There were rivers everywhere.
Weather forecast is clear though for the weekend.
Click to expand...

I'll save your time and just say that nobody even put a timed lap in during P2 👎
 
m8h3r
I'll save your time and just say that nobody even put a timed lap in during P2 👎
Click to expand...

10 people set a time IIRC, they were on a lap when the clock ticked down to 0. Pic was 4 tenths faster than anyone else, we may be in for a shock tomorrow. :lol:
 
Peasantslayer
10 people set a time IIRC, they were on a lap when the clock ticked down to 0. Pic was 4 tenths faster than anyone else, we may be in for a shock tomorrow. :lol:
Click to expand...

4 tenths? Was he the only driver who went above cruising speed without looping?
 
Peasantslayer
10 people set a time IIRC, they were on a lap when the clock ticked down to 0. Pic was 4 tenths faster than anyone else, we may be in for a shock tomorrow. :lol:
Click to expand...

Damn you Sky F1 you lied to me...
 
Barra333
Just gunna stick my head in here vouch for how wet it was at Spa. Plenty of GP2ers were overshooting at the end of the straight after Eau Rouge. Didnt even stick about to see if the F1 guys bothered with prac2. There were rivers everywhere.
Weather forecast is clear though for the weekend.
Click to expand...

Well at least you can say that you got some real Spa weather when you get home.

Enjoy your stay on the most beautifull track in the world.
 
niky
All you Alonso DNF'ers... this is your fault. You voodooed the wrong car.
Click to expand...
:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: :scared::scared::scared:

Peasantslayer
10 people set a time IIRC, they were on a lap when the clock ticked down to 0. Pic was 4 tenths faster than anyone else, we may be in for a shock tomorrow. :lol:
Click to expand...
I think he was the only one not cruising :D
 
Lol, another over rated driver with a big wallet posted a "quick" (and I use the term extremely loosely) time, I hope it stay wet for the weekend, then narain karthikayan and pic duke it out for pole, then a dry race? Lol
 
Blitz24
4 tenths? Was he the only driver who went above cruising speed without looping?
Click to expand...

The drivers stopped for practice starts, he must have spent less time stationary before setting off again to finish his lap.
 
Webber's got a five place penalty for changing his gearbox, saves him the trouble of losing positions off the start of the race.
 
TDZdave
Lol, another over rated driver with a big wallet posted a "quick" (and I use the term extremely loosely) time, I hope it stay wet for the weekend, then narain karthikayan and pic duke it out for pole, then a dry race? Lol
Click to expand...

Bit harsh don't you think? How on earth is Charles Pic over-rated? Does anyone ever rave about Pic? And where is anyone claiming this is an example of how good he is?

Personally I think Pic has been the most impressive of Marussia/Virgins 2nd drivers so far as he's matched and beaten Glock much more consistently than d'Ambrosio or di Grassi did.
Certainly not a useless pay driver.
 
SilverArrow
Webber's got a five place penalty for changing his gearbox, saves him the trouble of losing positions off the start of the race.
Click to expand...

I still don't understand why the gearbox rule is not the same as the engine rule.
 
Ardius
Bit harsh don't you think? How on earth is Charles Pic over-rated? Does anyone ever rave about Pic? And where is anyone claiming this is an example of how good he is?

Personally I think Pic has been the most impressive of Marussia/Virgins 2nd drivers so far as he's matched and beaten Glock much more consistently than d'Ambrosio or di Grassi did.
Certainly not a useless pay driver.
Click to expand...

Word,totally agree with you!


Some people just say these things to shout .... Put Pic in a compeditive car,and these people will never say those particular things about him again...

Sometimes things never change!


Spy.
 
Ardius
Bit harsh don't you think? How on earth is Charles Pic over-rated? Does anyone ever rave about Pic? And where is anyone claiming this is an example of how good he is?

Personally I think Pic has been the most impressive of Marussia/Virgins 2nd drivers so far as he's matched and beaten Glock much more consistently than d'Ambrosio or di Grassi did.
Certainly not a useless pay driver.
Click to expand...

Totally agree with you
He's not useless, he's in a bad car, although he paid for the seat, I think he deserves a better one
 
AJHG1000
he paid for the seat
Click to expand...
Most drivers do these days.

It wouldn't surprise me if Glock leaves Marussia at the end of the season and the team takes someone else on. Glock was supposed to help the team develop the way Kovalainen has worked with Lotus/Caterham, but he's done absolutely nothing.
 
prisonermonkeys
It wouldn't surprise me if Glock leaves Marussia at the end of the season and the team takes someone else on. Glock was supposed to help the team develop the way Kovalainen has worked with Lotus/Caterham, but he's done absolutely nothing.
Click to expand...

How have you worked that one out? How is it Glock's fault the team hasn't progressed?
 
Back