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[navanman]

Hard to tell anything from today with the weather but McLaren look to in better shape than last 2 races and Ferrari look very fast. Same for Renault.

 

[Leunam]

Sutil always seems to do really well in the wet.

 

[Adamm]

Thought was a fantastic photo - so strange to see an F1 car at the side of the road like this :lol

 

[Goldrusher]

Such an amazing venue.

Also...

 

[Lucius86]

That's so avatar worthy.

 

[Leunam]

I'd take it but I like my current avatar rotation (compression aside).

Happy birthday Mr. Webber!

 

[Lucius86]

I took it

 

[DrM]

RBR sandbagging as always

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

After a month, I hope this is going to be one hell of a race.

Mr. Rain seems to be on our side.

 

[moojito]

Gah, working this weekend, so I have to spend all day hiding from televisions and news sites until I get back home and can see the race on the iplayer.

 

[navanman]

RBR sandbagging as always

I think Alonso has this race in the bag if it's dry. If it's a wet race though it's anyone's race. The right strategy and ability to not fuck up will determine the Winn on Sunday afternoon.

 

[DrM]

It will be wet. RBR will show their speed tommorow, their flexi wing is OK.

 

[moojito]

Nay, I think it's time for another red bull self inflicted wound. I predict vettel out, webber coming something like 6th and Button winning if there's more than one stop involved. Podium for Kobayashi and/or Schumacher!

The crystal ball has spoken.

 

[Leunam]

The crystal ball has spoken.

Best get your money back.

Spoiler

I hope you're right lol.

 

[S. L.]

hey, i just came back from a two week vacation, have no idea what is going on and hope Vettel wins :lol
over and out

 

[Seanspeed]

I think Alonso has this race in the bag if it's dry. If it's a wet race though it's anyone's race. The right strategy and ability to not fuck up will determine the Winn on Sunday afternoon.

I dont think we've seen any sort of straight comparison enough to say what the hell is going to happen.

I still think Mclaren should be very strong here, possibly even a bit dominant, as they're very quick in S1 and 3, yet since they're running a lot of wing compared to most, they should also be decent in S2 and if its wet.

I hope you're right, though, cuz I'd love to see Alonso win. He's never had a really good result here.

 

[Jinjo]

If it rains, Button will take it. Just like the other two wet races. It's about time he gets another win. McLaren will be stronger this weekend. This track suits the car. Other than that, it's Ferrari vs. Red Bull and I think Ferrari will be stronger here. Monza too. These will be a difficult two races for RBR.

 

[navanman]

ARGHH Can't find a stream for FP3!!

Hamilton looking good, decent time in S2, again so far along with Kubica.
Its going to rain soon..

Edit:
RBR show their hand and Webber goes quickest.
Vettel on old engine for this race, saving new one for end of season.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Damn Vettel! Love the way his vehicle died! :lol

 

[DrM]

Vettel with car problems?

 

[navanman]

Vettel breaks down in the pit-lane, pushed back by marshalls.

Some people are saying that the RBR wing isn't anywhere near as close to the ground as it was in last 2 races. Maybe they did have to change something but haven't admitted what it was.

 

[DrM]

Rain is back

 

[Hammer24]

Looks like he´ll need the new engine earlier.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Rain!

 

[navanman]

Its raining now, session is over for getting useful running.
Some good running and times for Hamilton this morning, he is using the old front wing from Silverstone.

 

[navanman]

If Vettel needs an engine or gearbox change now, he could be in trouble.
He will get a penalty as race engine/gearbox has to be fitted by FP3.

 

[Hammer24]

How many engines has Vettel left for this season?

 

[DrM]

No need for new engine:

The minor problem surrounding Vettel's car appears to be solved. The German heads out for some wet running.

 

[navanman]

Going to be a very interesting qualifying.
How do you set up the car for the race tomorrow not knowing what the weather will be like and also get a good grid spot in qualifying?

 

[DrM]

It is raining now at Spa

 

[navanman]

It is raining now at Spa

Cool, unlikely it will be a dry track then for qualifying so.
Put more wing on car to get more grip in wet but risk been overtaken on the 2 mega long straights or risk flying off the track with lower downforce.

 

[Dilly]

I love this track so much.

 

[DrM]

Yes, still raining. Light rain right now, but intense showers are appearing north and west from the racetrack, so we will get more rain

 

[Goldrusher]

Here we go.

Track is pretty much dry now, but rain is expected in 10 to 15 minutes.

 

[S. L.]

Petrov heh

 

[megateto]

Poor Petrov.

 

[Goldrusher]

Red flag already.

 

[Juicy Bob]

Good luck getting a banker lap in now!

 

[navanman]

Fucking Petrov!!

Good bye to the Renault and welcome Sutil to his seat.

 

[S. L.]

Fucking Petrov!!

Good bye to the Renault and welcome Sutil to his seat.

Sutil is going to Renault?

 

[navanman]

Raining and they are all on track. Its going to be a lottery now.

 

[S. L.]

this is crazy :lol

 

[Goldrusher]

Damn, 5 cars off together. :lol

 

[magnificent83]

Speed TV screwing its american viewers again, they just started Q1 on the broadcast and showed the red flag incident ...

 

[Juicy Bob]

That was the funniest lap ever.

 

[navanman]

Vettel in 17th, he needs a banker or he is out.

 

[Juicy Bob]

Kobayashi off!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO......

 

[navanman]

HAHA Both Saubers crash out.

 

[S. L.]

sucks for sauber

 

[navanman]

Holy crap. Anyone see Alonso on the Force India tail going flat out through Eau Rouge