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[Chris R]

after 3 laps it's half points :lol
after 75% its all points i think

Ah ok, I knew it was something like that. Just confusing my F1 and NASCAR.

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

The irony, it burns.

On the plus side, it's at times like this that the BBC's coverage comes into its own.

 

[Flo_Evans]

Lame... Let's hope they race

 

[navanman]

RBR says less rain in 10min

They can't wait to much longer as it already late in the afternoon and will be getting dark.

 

[Kurosaki Ichigo]

Ah, cool. So they just sit there until Bernie says its time to go home?

Yes.

 

[Shaneus]

So, as a Webber fan... should I be happy if the race doesn't continue?

Oh, apologies for all the questions! Just can't remember the last time I saw a red flag when I had such a vested interest in a driver :lol

 

[Dilly]

Kimi would have gone for a coke and ice cream already.

 

[Chris R]

They can't wait to much longer as it already late in the afternoon and will be getting dark.

The clock has already started, so not like it really matters (unless the clock stops during red flags?)

 

[AcridMeat]

Kimi would have gone for a coke and ice cream already.

That made the Malaysia race sooo goood.

 

[Ikopi]

Clock isn't stopped, so I don't think they will get to 55 laps. But seems like absolutely the right decision, visibility was zero.

Wow, Horner talking about cancellation.

 

[Harry_Tequila]

The clock has already started, so not like it really matters (unless the clock stops during red flags?)

BBC just said that time under the red flag is added onto the total 2 hour race time so it won't automatically finish.

 

[Britprog]

Lewis wanted to race, lol hardcore!!!

 

[wonderkins]

As much as we'd all like to see a race, I feel for the Korean fans in attendance. Getting thoroughly soaked and no racing. Ugh.

If they allow for a normal start, at least Webber's line should be cleaner. Should let Kubiça get his rally car out and put in a few good laps for the fans.

Edit: Well, looks like it's going to be another start behind the safety car. Oh well.

 

[S. L.]

So, as a Webber fan... should I be happy if the race doesn't continue?

Oh, apologies for all the questions! Just can't remember the last time I saw a red flag when I had such a vested interest in a driver :lol

it would be an advantage for him
9.5 points over Vettel
with Full points he would have 7 points over Vettel in this constellation

 

[Chris R]

BBC just said that time under the red flag is added onto the total 2 hour race time so it won't automatically finish.

Then the light will be an issue. Why didn't the track come with proper lighting to allow for night or day to night racing in the first place?

 

[moojito]

Gaaaaah, why did I get up early for this? Were there any accidents in the earlier races, anyone know? I think they should just give it a go rather than cancel it outright.

 

[Harry_Tequila]

Then the light will be an issue. Why didn't the track come with proper lighting to allow for night or day to night racing in the first place?

They barely got the tarmac down in time, never mind circuit wide flood lights...

 

[S. L.]

Gaaaaah, why did I get up early for this? Were there any accidents in the earlier races, anyone know? I think they should just give it a go rather than cancel it outright.

eh the track is undriveable atm.
from my understanding there was a Hyundai race before which very low powered cars, the safetycar could easily outrun them. not remotely compareable

 

[Adamm]

Lewis wanted to race, lol hardcore!!!

Yeh that made me laugh :lol

Everyone else is complaining but lewis says it wasnt that bad

 

[Kurosaki Ichigo]

Half the fans stuck in the car jam :lol

Superb place to race Bernie. Hope your pockets are so fucking full your pants fall to your feet.

 

[BAW]

You know, right now there is no rain at all over Pyongyang.

Just sayin'.

 

[Dead Man]

You know, right now there is no rain at all over Pyongyang.

Just sayin'.

 

[John_B]

Lewis wanted to race, lol hardcore!!!

No shit, he would be even further away from the championship if it ends like this.

Wow, Horner talking about cancellation.

No shit, RBR would be even closer to the championship if it ends like this.

 

[S. L.]

Vettel and Horner gifted Eccelstone a customized Walker for his (upcoming) b-day :lol

 

[Dilly]

Vettel and Horner gifted Eccelstone a customized Walker for his (upcoming) b-day :lol

Needs more room to stash money.

 

[Shaneus]

Fuck off... seriously?

:lol

 

[S. L.]

Needs more room to stash money.

it supposedly has buttons to dispense Viagra and calll a nurse, etc

 

[Dilly]

It's going to be cancelled isn't it?

yet, they raced in Fuji 07, those conditions were way worse than here.

 

[Animal]

If anyone has an stream please pm me it.

 

[Kurosaki Ichigo]

It's going to be cancelled isn't it?

yet, they raced in Fuji 07, those conditions were way worse than here.

No, its going to be delayed over and over until its 2 hours from the start so they close shop and go home.

That's pussified formula one 2010. Senna must be churning in his grave.

 

[Road]

Big fat meh.

Just end this...

 

[Mobius 1]

Can't say I blame them.

 

[Animal]

This is brand new tarmac guys. its still releasing oils and the water is just sitting on top of it.

 

[S. L.]

restart time

 

[moojito]

EJ is on now saying it's because the track was laid so late that we have a problem.

race resuming in 10 minutes, though.

 

[Shaneus]

Exactly right about the tarmac... if the fucking thing was better organised, the track would've been finished weeks ago, the tarmac would be somewhat settled and we wouldn't have these issues.

How come they cut it so close... was it the FIA or Korea?

 

[Dilly]

Even if everything goes fine, it's a 50 minute race. Great job Ecclestone, you'd think you would have learned your goddamn lesson in Malaysia last year.

This could have been such a great race.

 

[satriales]

Even if everything goes fine, it's a 50 minute race.

There's 1hr 52 left on the clock. The limiting factor now is daylight which could cut the race short slightly but there should still be well over an hour of racing.

 

[Harry_Tequila]

There is no chance the safety car is releasing them anytime soon. They're just going to do a few laps so they have a better argument when people start asking for money back.

 

[Shaneus]

Fuck, that Mercedes medical car sounds like a fucking beast.

 

[Chris R]

Track looks fine. START THE RACE AGAIN!

 

[navanman]

Nice driving from the medical car.

 

[Mobius 1]

That safety wagon was pretty impressive in the wet track :lol :lol

 

[Kurosaki Ichigo]

Fuck, that Mercedes medical car sounds like a fucking beast.

I liked the trucks competition shown before. Did you see how they slide through corners? Top-speed stuff!

 

[Dilly]

There's 1hr 52 left on the clock. The limiting factor now is daylight which could cut the race short slightly but there should still be well over an hour of racing.

Ah, I thought Red flag period was also included.

 

[Road]

Just lost one hour of sleep/life...

 

[moojito]

Aye, both the safety car and the medical cars sound amazing. That's the best advert for a that merc they could have. If they advertised them on tv they should just have someone start one up and rev it a bit, then show the mercedes logo. fin!

 

[Animal]

Aye, both the safety car and the medical cars sound amazing. That's the best advert for a that merc they could have. If they advertised them on tv they should just have someone start one up and rev it a bit, then show the mercedes logo. fin!

They are running custom AMG exhausts that are no street legal in most developped countries. I've been admiring them since the 90s. Mercedes has always put insane exhaust systems on the safety cars.

 

[Shaneus]

I liked the trucks competition shown before. Did you see how they slide through corners? Top-speed stuff!

Didn't get that in Australia... we have a live simulcast of the BBC coverage (with the odd comment from the Australian hosts). Nothing else... never any support races unless it's the Albert Park GP.

PS. I think I actually prefer the medical car to the safety... something about a ballsy, unassuming sleeper wagon just does it for me. Anyone know what model it is?

 

[S. L.]

still can't see shit :lol