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[DrM]

I know it's just FP and they are probably on different setups but Senna has an entire second over Petrov.

They messed something with Petrov, they brought new, tighter rear end, but it is overheating.

 

[Psychotext]

Mmm... tight rear end.

 

[Psychotext]

Hahah... baby Brundle.

Oooh, shit. Big crash.

 

[Momo]

They messed something with Petrov, they brought new, tighter rear end, but it is overheating.

Aaah, I see. I jumped in late, wish FP wasnt during work hours >.<

Mmm... tight rear end.

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

legard really was shit wasn't he? watching the red button race highlights is painful.

he's much better when he commentates on football.

 

[Momo]

FP2 is a go

 

[DrM]

Practice 2 is about to begin

 

[ashk]

I love having Watty as a comentator.

 

[brotkasten]

And Massa parked the car.

 

[DrM]

Folks in Abu Dhabi just cannot wait for the race
Video

 

[Leunam]

Really fantastic stuff. What kind of images/drawings do you base your design off of?

Thanks. I did some research from watching videos, googling pictures of the car, some pictures that other members here provided (thanks guys!), and models other people have completed. Most of the MP4/5B models that I've found are fairly low detail, especially compared to this insane MP4/6, so it has been a little tough. There is quite a bit of conflicting information online.

I actually made a late night change last night to the steering wheel. What I've got now is an MP4/4 wheel so I reverted to the kit wheel because it's more accurate in regards to the button placement and size of the middle section.

 

[SunhiLegend]

Damn missed first half hour of practice 2

 

[Xun]

I'd really like to someday see gold back on the Williams car.

 

[SunhiLegend]

 

[Leonsito]

If the race finishes like the FP2 right now:

Vettel
Webber
Hamilton

Vettel champion ?

 

[DrM]

Button parked it.

 

[CurlySaysX]

Folks in Abu Dhabi just cannot wait for the race
Video

Who said Toyota Camry cars were boring?

 

[gutterboy44]

Holy shit, cheers x1,000 on the secret *cough* BBC player.

 

[SunhiLegend]

 

[Dilly]

I find the scooterrides to be hilarious.

 

[gutterboy44]

Oh man, Koby trying to snap off the wheels of his car.

 

[DrM]

Kobayashi attacks chicane like animal

 

[brotkasten]

Kobayashi jumping around the track.

 

[Risk Breaker]

Dat Koba.

I love Singapore

 

[Juicy Bob]

BuemiDoes what MassaDon't.

 

[DrM]

First real wall kiss by Buemi

 

[Sleeplessnights]

I thought they had reverse in those F1 cars?

 

[nny]

"Good word, wallop."

 

[AndyD]

Holy crap, this thread is like watching FP highlights. Sunhi you are amazing.

 

[Risk Breaker]

Poor wall.

 

[Leunam]

SunhiLegend you beast.

 

[Sleeplessnights]

Whoa, that's a lot of marbles.

 

[Dilly]

Whoever said that Singapore is as boring as Valencia is wrong.

 

[SunhiLegend]

 

[Dilly]

Great GIF's.

 

[SunhiLegend]

 

[gutterboy44]

So many awesome gifs. Great stuff.

 

[SunhiLegend]

 

[TylerD]

I know I would be enjoying the awesome gifs but thanks to work I am enjoying all the broken image links.

 

[SunhiLegend]

So many cars not making that horrible set of turns.

 

[olore]

Awesome work on the GIFs.

On a related note, this is the first time today that my daughter has slept for any significant amount of time, and that is during practice sitting next to me in the sofa. Go figure!

 

[Leunam]

She must not be a fan of Singapore.

 

[Ark]

Looks like I missed some exciting practice sessions!

Thanks a lot for the gifs though sunhi

 

[Sleeplessnights]

Those transparent visors are pretty cool/creepy.

 

[Dilly]

Those transparent visors are pretty cool/creepy.

Especially because they all have a robot-esque face expression. Theirfocus is just creepy.

 

[Leunam]

So Boullier said this after Monza:

You have contracts, but there is also some exit clause for everybody.

Now people are speculating that this could mean that Petrov might have some cause for concern, even though he is quick to dismiss it. I doubt he was talking about Heidfeld.

 

[RomanticHeroX]

I'm not much of a fan of most of the flyaway races, but I do seriously love Singapore. Every shot and camera angle looks brilliant.

 

[dubc35]

Great gifs!

She must not be a fan of Singapore.

lol!


Forecast is for scattered thunderstorms on Sunday, should be interesting.

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

James Allen on Kimi's possible return:

Kimi Raikkonen is on the verge of signing a deal to return to F1 with Williams.

The 2007 world champion has been in discussions with the team for several weeks, following a recent visit to the factory in Grove. Sources suggest that discussions are going the right way and they are now close to a deal.

It is understood that the Finn, who will be 32 next month, is keen to get back into F1 competition after two years on the sidelines in rallying. The timing is significant as Williams are on the look out for a bold move to boost the team and Raikkonen can see that the F1 driver landscape is likely to change a lot at the end of 2012 and a strong season, reminding everyone what he can do, might open some doors.

Michael Schumacher’s comeback is both a positive example, but also a warning to the Finn as it took the seven times champion some time to get up to speed. Raikkonen has kept sharp by competing in world rally for the past two seasons, but at the same time he will take a while to get fully up to speed with the Pirelli F1 tyres. All his rivals will have a year’s experience on them.

From Williams’ point of view, team boss Adam Parr will want to make a bold move after a season to forget in 2011. He has hired a new technical team, led by Mike Coughlan, with Dr Mark Gillan (who is here in Singapore) in charge of race operations and Jason Sommerville as chief aerodynamicist. His other options are to retain Rubens Barrichello, hire a known quantity like Heikki Kovalainen or go for a rookie alongside Pastor Maldonado. Or he could wait to see whether a Robert Kubica comeback might dislodge Bruno Senna from Renault. Rumours of a connection with Adrian Sutil have been firmly denied on both sides.

One thing is for sure, Williams are likely to finish 9th in the Constructors’ Championship this year and that will mean a shortfall in prize money and sponsor bonus money.

However most major sponsor contracts have a clause where they pay more if a world champion comes to the team and that may be another factor to encourage the Raikkonen move, particularly if his wage demands are reasonable.

Hiring Raikkonen would be a very bold statement from Williams as he is a world champion and an 18 times race winner. He certainly has the speed and the skills to compete with the best in F1, will certainly get some eye catching results and his name might also help attract a sponsor or two, although he is not known for being keen on promotional appearances. For F1 it would mean that there would be 6 world champions in the field of 24 drivers, which has never happened before in its 61 year history. The feeling in the paddock is that it would be a good thing, if it happens.

The possible question mark with Raikkonen is motivation; he seemed to have run out of motivation in his final season with Ferrari in 2009 and driving what is likely to be a midfield car, even if it is a regular points challenger, he will be seeking to prove a point rather than win races.

One key relationship he will not have to develop from scratch is with new Williams technical director Mike Coughlan, who worked with the Finn at McLaren from 2002 until his move to Ferrari in 2006. They know each other well.

Jean Alesi to compete in the Indy 500:

Group Lotus brand ambassador Jean Alesi will make his return to competitive racing at the 2012 Indy 500. It is not clear who is going to run the car, but Group Lotus says that he will drive a Dallara with Lotus bodywork, powered by the new Lotus IndyCar engine (built by John Judd). Alesi has no experience in oval racing. He has been working with Group Lotus since February.

“I’m thrilled that Lotus has given me the opportunity to compete in such a world famous race,” he said. “It’s going to be a very special experience for me but I also know that I have a lot of hard work ahead. I’m very focused on the task I’m facing – I’m taking my training very seriously, I have some amazing support on this front from a ‘comeback’ expert and of course I will be testing extensively. I’m really excited about the race.”

So Boullier said this after Monza:



Now people are speculating that this could mean that Petrov might have some cause for concern, even though he is quick to dismiss it. I doubt he was talking about Heidfeld.

Di Grassi to replace Petrov at the Brazilian grand prix.

 

[Leunam]

The Raikkonnen deal seems more and more likely. Hot damn.

Forecast is for scattered thunderstorms on Sunday, should be interesting.

In the past, there have been concerns about visibility at Singapore if there is rain. Not only will rain make it harder to see and drive, those lights could a major problem.