2012 Malaysian Grand Prix

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Seismica
So this is another highlight show on the BBC instead of a live race?

:(

I hope it has to be called off for rain around an hour in, that way the highlights don't need to be cut down :D
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But there will still be just as little to watch, but it's bad for the people who bought sky just for it.

Damn you!! :D
 
Endless-Wilso
I have to ask.

Ive heard Renault and Mercedes and using a system that cuts engine cylinders out ,
now to my thinking this lessens airflow over the bodywork so how does this improve the
aero especialy under breaking?
has anyone grasped this concept.
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It cuts engine cylinders when it doesn't need them, not really anything to do with airflow afaik. Could be fuel saving or something.
 
MildAshers
It cuts engine cylinders when it doesn't need them, not really anything to do with airflow afaik. Could be fuel saving or something.
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Maybe something to do with the engine slowing the car down too?

Just a thought, although I am pretty sure its main reason is Fuel saving.
 
Right just so i get this right. The clocks go forward tonight and the race starts at 9 which will be 10 on the alarm clock?
 
MildAshers
It cuts engine cylinders when it doesn't need them, not really anything to do with airflow afaik. Could be fuel saving or something.
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From what I read on eurosport, it's a matter of keeping some blow on the diffusers. Since not all cylinders cut off they are still blowing on the diffusers, producing downforce in the matters (I think it's that, not 100% sure). It's suppose to be forbidden also. And in that article they were claiming that it was Mercedes who counterattack the accusation about their F-duct with this cylinders thingy on Lotus - Redbull Renault. But yeah not really clear lol.

For the Qualification, nice jobs from the Mclaren guys and from Schumacher. If it rains, maybe we'll see the Red Baron back again ^^ Kinda disapointed with Redbull performance, let's see what they can do in the race tho.
 
mika haka
Right just so i get this right. The clocks go forward tonight and the race starts at 9 which will be 10 on the alarm clock?
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No, if you don't change your alarm before you go to bed, you'll need to set it for 8.
 
gorsad
The difference between Massa and Alonso was 3-4 tenths. That's a big improvement from Australia.
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Supposedly KERS wasn't working on Alonso's qualy lap in Q3 (which is worth about .5 of a second), so the difference should have been much bigger than it was. Regardless, Alonso's going to have his hands full fending off Raikkonen, while trying to make way on the 7 drivers who qualified ahead (who seem to have pretty significant advantage in general pace).

Should be interesting watching Massa deal with the mid-pack teams to. Australia was almost a comedy...
 
The Outlaw
Supposedly KERS wasn't working on Alonso's qualy lap in Q3 (which is worth about .5 of a second), so the difference should have been much bigger than it was. Regardless, Alonso's going to have his hands full fending off Raikkonen, while trying to make way on the 7 drivers who qualified ahead (who seem to have pretty significant advantage in general pace).

Should be interesting watching Massa deal with the mid-pack teams to. Australia was almost a comedy...
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It was working in Q2 as far as I know so not really fair comparison for Massa if you are going to compare Alonso's Q3 attempt with potential time difference of kers over his Q2 attempt with kers. Don't think Alonso improved his time in Q2 when he went on the medium tyre if I remember correctly.
 
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niky
Indeed, it's fascinating that Vettel managed such a lap from the hard tires. It's likely Red Bull felt that the car would not be able to get pole, and given the incredible speed of the McLarens and Mercs, taking positions on track will be hard... So they're going to try to overtake them in the pits.
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I think Ferrari should have done the same.

Maybe Vettel can make up a little time when the medium tires go off and then get some clear air after they bit. The car will also be lighter and the track more rubbered in when he switches tires.
 
I expect Vettel to show us some of his overtaking skills people say he lacks. His tyre strategy seems interesting for sure.
 
RX-7_FD3S
From what I read on eurosport, it's a matter of keeping some blow on the diffusers. Since not all cylinders cut off they are still blowing on the diffusers, producing downforce in the matters (I think it's that, not 100% sure). It's suppose to be forbidden also. And in that article they were claiming that it was Mercedes who counterattack the accusation about their F-duct with this cylinders thingy on Lotus - Redbull Renault. But yeah not really clear lol.

For the Qualification, nice jobs from the Mclaren guys and from Schumacher. If it rains, maybe we'll see the Red Baron back again ^^ Kinda disapointed with Redbull performance, let's see what they can do in the race tho.
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I think i heard the SPEED guy's say it was legal as long as it was four or less cylinders cut at one time.
It was Redbull that was really in the spotlight for it , apperently they audio analysed the car during practice because it does sound alot like the old system.
 
RX-7_FD3S
From what I read on eurosport, it's a matter of keeping some blow on the diffusers. Since not all cylinders cut off they are still blowing on the diffusers, producing downforce in the matters (I think it's that, not 100% sure). It's suppose to be forbidden also. And in that article they were claiming that it was Mercedes who counterattack the accusation about their F-duct with this cylinders thingy on Lotus - Redbull Renault. But yeah not really clear lol.

For the Qualification, nice jobs from the Mclaren guys and from Schumacher. If it rains, maybe we'll see the Red Baron back again ^^ Kinda disapointed with Redbull performance, let's see what they can do in the race tho.
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Blown diffusers are banned. It's about traction control and/or fuel saving, but nothing aerodynamics related I think.
 
Are you even allowed to cut cylinders? I thought the engines couldn't be touched as far as development since 2008
 
Ardius
^9am UK time (GMT+1 corrected). I think Sky coverage starts at 7.30am.

I think the pole is going to be on the right-hand side of the track judging by the GP2 race - which might mean Hamilton is going to get a poor start once again.
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Yes, Hamilton starts on the right hand side, the clean side. The racing line starts to veer to the outside for turn 1 quite a bit past the start line. Hamilton should get good grip off the start and maybe sit in the middle or squeeze Jenson out.
 
chromatic9
Yes, Hamilton starts on the right hand side, the clean side. The racing line starts to veer to the outside for turn 1 quite a bit past the start line. Hamilton should get good grip off the start and maybe sit in the middle or squeeze Jenson out.
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At which point Michael Schumacher will dive down the inside take the lead into Turn 1. :dopey:
 
chromatic9
Hamilton should get good grip off the start and maybe sit in the middle or squeeze Jenson out.
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He started on the left, clean side of the grid in Australia. And despite having good grip off the line, Button still beat him to the first corner.
 
prisonermonkeys
He started on the left, clean side of the grid in Australia. And despite having good grip off the line, Button still beat him to the first corner.
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Yep the dirty line can be overrated. If you get a poor start it really doesn't matter either way.
 
That GP2 commentator is really annoying....:ouch:

Anything he says has to be in a question format starting with Will that...
 
Bye Ya
Yep the dirty line can be overrated. If you get a poor start it really doesn't matter either way.
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And Sepang is unique in that the racing line crosses the grid diagonally. This is because the first corner is a right-hand hairpin, and the final corner is a left-hand hairpin. The end result is that drivers tend to take multiple lines along the grid in practice (and to a lesser extent in qualifying) to lay rubber down without picking up rubbish. Add to that the GP2 series, which uses the same tyres as Formula 1, which has a slightly larger grid and so the drivers add more and more rubber to the road. India and Abu Dhabi are probably the only other circuits that experience this on a similar level, though Sepang usually has the grid with the most grip. It's one of the many things Hermann Tilke got right when he designed the circuit, though I don't know if it was intentional.
 
Judging by the weather. The thunderstorm, yes, not just rain but that, could be on their way to Sepang now. 2 hours to go. We could set for a really wet race but the wind can change the weather drasticly. Finger cross.
 
I can't even sleep...I'm now obsessed
With F1...just really dont want to see a mclaren in victory lane! Go Schumacher!
 
Oh god, has Ted Kravitz forgotten his ritalin?

He was far too enthusiatic with the 'Skypad'.
 
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