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[S. L.]

Liuzzi pitting pretty early, maybe the harder tyres aren't all that

 

[Jinjo]

If it wasn't for Rosberg, Lewis would be with he Ferraris right now. He's gonna need the rest of this race to catch up. But at least he has a clear track now, except traffic. PEACE.

Now he needs to show us some of that impressive race pace from Barcelona.

 

[Goldrusher]

I think that's just a fuckup in their Java app. The "Best Lap" line is overwriting his (#20's) performance.

Good spot! That settles it then.

 

[CreativeJuices]

If it wasn't for Rosberg, Lewis would be with he Ferraris right now. He's gonna need the rest of this race to catch up. But at least he has a clear track now, except traffic. PEACE.

Gonna do this every fucking post?

 

[subzero9285]

Gonna do this every fucking post?

You must be new.

 

[Jinjo]

Lewis is going faster than the Ferrari's and Vettel at the moment.

 

[Pimpwerx]

Did I hear the radio right? Jenson is going a full race distance on the tires? Am I to assume no one else is making another stop, or is this just Button's plan? If the McLarens are gonna do the rest of the race on this set of tires, and no one else, then impressive. But I don't think that's the case. PEACE.

 

[navanman]

You must be new.

:lol :lol PEACE

 

[Stop It]

Well, we're half way there, and we haven't seen a lot...yet.

The teams will hope the cars will hold out with the tyres, but will they? This is a journey into the unknown, and nobody knows the effects of a lightening car with a very hot track. I'm expecting it to be a bit boring really, but hoping for fireworks.

Did I hear the radio right? Jenson is going a full race distance on the tires? Am I to assume no one else is making another stop, or is this just Button's plan? If the McLarens are gonna do the rest of the race on this set of tires, and no one else, then impressive. But I don't think that's the case. PEACE.

The plan is for nobody to pit again, but then, if suddenly a car starts pulling 2:05s with dead tyres....

 

[navanman]

So with Hamiltons pace now on medium tyres being great it shows that the problem they have is with the super softs.

 

[Luckyman]

Congrats to FIA and Bernie turning F1 even more boring.

Keep these POS tracks out of F1 also.

 

[Stop It]

Has anyone noticed the old gits pace? 2:00.711 on the last lap and getting faster.

No, not that old git, Barrichello! Seriously fast on the 2nd set of tyres.

 

[Chris R]

Time split is just too much I think for the Ham Man to catch anyone.

 

[slidewinder]

Yeah, but the top 3 could still be interesting, as could Schumie v. Rosberg.

 

[goompapa]

So, can we assume the race is effectively over ?

Is every race going to be like this ? A race to the 1st pit stop ?

 

[Acidote]

De la Rosa out

 

[Aegus]

So, can we assume the race is effectively over ?

Is every race going to be like this ? A race to the 1st pit stop ?

Just over half way with a few seconds between the top 3? Yeah no.

 

[subzero9285]

Alonso closing in on Vettel.

 

[Stop It]

Alonso is starting to fly, smashes the 2 minute barrier with a 1:59.583 and is now baring down on Vettel. The fireworks, they are coming.

So, can we assume the race is effectively over ?

Is every race going to be like this ? A race to the 1st pit stop ?

Oh no, we may not have seen anything yet....

 

[navanman]

Alonso has got the measure of Vettel now. Vettel tyres are gone...

 

[megateto]

Vamos Fernando!!!

 

[Stop It]

Alonso has got the measure of Vettel now. Vettel tyres are gone...

Not really, he still done a 2:00.421 last lap, hardly a slow coach. The difference is that Alonso is just on fire, he is massively faster than anyone else, nobody has got close to breaking 2 minutes aside from him.

Of course now, turbulence means that Alonso will be giving his tyres and car a good roast right now, this may backfire if he doesn't pass Vettel FAST.

 

[Korez]

C'mon Fernando

 

[CurlySaysX]

Now things look like they'll become a little more interesting.
Alonso appears to have this race in the bag.

 

[goompapa]

Just over half way with a few seconds between the top 3? Yeah no.

And it has been like that for half a race. Let's see if Alonso can do something.

 

[Britprog]

I'm pissed that Lewis was passed by Roseberg in the first stint, he was then slowed down for the entire stint.

After the stop Lewus has matched the leaders pace.

 

[Stop It]

Vettels radio: Alonso is going to overheat his tyres, keep the same pace.

Basically, Alonso is baring his teeth, but are they sharp enough? it's all well and good closing the gap, but Vettel is not going to let him by, has he shot his load early?

In fact, Alonso now a second a lap slower than Vettel and Massa, complete epic fail?

 

[megateto]

Alonso stepped off the gas looking for some breathing air for his tyres (funny the Vettel radio XD).

 

[S. L.]

well that' just great. they can't overtake cuz it would break their cars

 

[navanman]

Jesus, Alonso tyres are wrecked after only 2 laps behind Vettel.

Over-taking looking immpossible this year.

Oh, Ferrari saving fuel, Vettel has the race.

 

[dejan]

Watch for those tires Alonso.

 

[Reno7728]

How has Alguersuari got the second fasted lap (and buemi with the 6th fastest)

 

[Britprog]

Oh the red bull is sick

Loss of power

 

[navanman]

oh Vettel engine is going...

RACE OVER..

 

[Jinjo]

Vettel's car doesn't sound good. That Renault engine again.

 

[CurlySaysX]

Megaton.
Vettel seems gone.

 

[Chris R]

Vettle in trouble.

 

[Stop It]

Oh lord, Massa told to save fuel and heat (remember last year?).

The Ferraris, are they fast for 3/4 of a race only before exploding? As I say that, Vettels car fails, fuck. Sounds OK in sector 2 however, what is going on, engine blip?

Yep, running on 7? The car is fine but the engine is in severe trouble. Renault reliability failing yet again?

 

[Pimpwerx]

Vettel's car is broke. He's gonna end up retiring. Lewis can get a podium. PUSH!!!

 

[Lucius86]

Oho oh, cya Vettel....

 

[Blablurn]

ruh roh vettel

 

[Tenacious-V]

Noooooo Vettel.....

 

[Goldrusher]

Alonso ftw!

 

[navanman]

Oh dear, Alonso going to win..


Can Hamilton catch him.

WTF Hamilton only 10 seconds behind Alonso.

 

[spoon!]

that is such bullshit

 

[Korez]

Fuck yeah!

 

[Aegus]

Fuck.

 

[megateto]

Sorry for Vettel's car, but PUXA Fernando!!!

 

[CurlySaysX]

Poor Vettel :*(

 

[Jinjo]

Go Lewis, now go get that podium. Keep on flying. Already gained a lot of time since his pit stop.