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[S. L.]

hot damn indeed
kimi and vettel will have a heated battle for the wdc next year!

 

[seattle6418]

Di Grassi to replace Petrov at the Brazilian grand prix.

Di Grassi is a good driver, but doesn´t have money to get a seat.

Petrov, in other hand, has a shitload of money but is a mediocre at best driver.

Would be a nice change if they done this for one GP. Petrobras could sponsor both drivers.

 

[S. L.]

how is di grassi a good driver when glock man handles him every free practice, quali and race with a good margin?

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

Really surprised the Kimi talk is gathering pace, as opposed to the opposite, given that the Jaguar supercar story seemed pretty convincing (and a return with Williams really doesn't).

Hopefully the next Williams will be a step in the right direction (with the new engine and everything), but I expect the new technical team will need at least a year to start making that much of a difference.

 

[Leunam]

Speaking of which, what the hell happened with Williams between this year and last? They're almost a completely different team given their results.

 

[mblitek]

I uploaded FP1 & FP2 is 10% done. I also have the October issue of F1 Racing and the video of Inside GP - Singapore.

 

[Osiris]

hot damn indeed
kimi and vettel will have a heated battle for the wdc next year!

Hahaha, but no.

If he does sign with them Kimi is going to be battling the Renault, Force India and Sauber drivers for 7th-8th place in the WDC, he's not going to be taking that seat to challenge, he's taking it to get a seat and remain relevant. I didn't realise that he was 32 already, if he fails to make much of an impression on his return I expect it will be shortlived, beginning and ending at Williams, taking 2 years out of the sport at age 24-26 is one thing, at 30+ is almost career suicide, former champ or not.

There is zero chance that Williams gets out of the trough they are in currently enough by the start of next season to be a WDC / CC challenger. Next years cars/specs are a minor evolution of this years cars and the lack of any significant off season testing means that next year will start somewhere close to where this years season finishes, performance wise. Red Bull / Ferrari & Mclaren fighting again for the top 6 places, Renault, Force India, Williams & Sauber fighting the midfield and then the also-rans providing lulz at the rear of the field in their mobile chicanes.

 

[S. L.]

never underestimate the power of the ice(cream)man!

 

[Ark]

Kimi is making such a mistake.

I just hope we don't end up with another 'Schumacher effect'.

 

[Omiee]

SunhiLegend

i freaking love u man, thanks for the gifs.

Kimi is making such a mistake.

I just hope we don't end up with another 'Schumacher effect'.

 

[DrM]

Kerb plan for tomorrow

The current plan is for the kerbs at Turn 3 and Turn 7 to be removed and painted – with drivers instructed that they will not be allowed to cross the white line that designates the side of the track.

At Turn 14, the kerb on the entry to the corner will be removed entirely, while efforts will be made at Turn 10 and Turn 13 to ensure that there are no further issues.

However, the FIA is being flexible with its approach to ensure its solution works, and will only inform the teams of its definitive plan ahead of FP3.

 

[Goldrusher]

A couple day-night or day-dusk comparison shots:

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

Nearly looks as good as it does in F1 2011.

 

[Dilly]

Can't believe that there aren't some accidents on that highway during the race.

 

[Omiee]

Can't believe that there aren't some accidents on that highway during the race.

lol that what i was thinking.

 

[a176]

yep, thats definitely night time

 

[Omiee]

any high res screens of alonso's helmet?

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Won't be able to watch qualifying or the race this weekend and won't be able to take part in the thread so have fun guys and try to be nice.

P.S Vettel will win the WDC on Sunday.

P.P.S I'll join in with the SunhiLegend praising, great work!

 

[Omiee]

Won't be able to watch qualifying or the race this weekend and won't be able to take part in the thread so have fun guys and try to be nice.

P.S Vettel will win the WDC on Sunday.

P.P.S I'll join in with the SunhiLegend praising, great work!

nah it wont be till japan i think.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

nah it wont be till japan i think.

Well whatever happens on in the next two days, I look forward to catching up with the thread.

 

[Ark]

nah it wont be till japan i think.

Forever the pessimist

@Edmond: Enjoy being away from the chaos that is F1 GAF on a Sunday, it feels great.

 

[NihonTiger90]

So Alesi's gonna run the 500, huh? This should be fun.

 

[Omiee]

Forever the pessimist

@Edmond: Enjoy being away from the chaos that is F1 GAF on a Sunday, it feels great.

hey i dont want to jinx it haha.

i really hope we dont get hamilton/vettel hate for 75% of the page each page.

 

[jey_16]

any high res screens of alonso's helmet?

Yeah....I'm looking as well, the gold looks fantastic

 

[Shaneus]

hey i dont want to jinx it haha.

i really hope we dont get hamilton/vettel hate for 75% of the page each page.

You know it's gonna happen. The usual blow-ins that post during a race, then one or two days after just to prove that they're not blow-ins, then they disappear.

Best just to roll with it, I guess.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

I can't fucking believe Hamilton just did that. What a cock.

 

[Shaneus]

What?

(SL gif in 5... 4... 3...)

 

[Xun]

I can't fucking believe Hamilton just did that. What a cock.

He's quite possibly the worst thing known to man.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

Oh great now Vettel is out in front on the first lap.

THIS RACE MIGHT AS WELL BE FUCKING OVER.

Schumacher 2.0

 

[Xun]

Oh great now Vettel is out in front on the first lap.

THIS RACE MIGHT AS WELL BE FUCKING OVER.

Schumacher 2.0

Yeah it's awful.

Absolutely awful.

F1 is dead.

 

[Shaneus]

Wait... what's happening?!?

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

I figured I'd start the hating early with my imaginary race.

 

[RomanticHeroX]

Wait, is Massa actually going the wrong way?

 

[Shaneus]

Ohhh... I get it!
*taps nose*

I can't believe Webber actually managed to get a decent start! I also like how they managed to ditch the street lights because of the rain and put headlights on all the cars. Much better.

 

[brotkasten]

Come on guys, this WDC is already over and you know it. Vettel is the youngest double WDC in F1. I hope Ferrari can own the next year. I want Alonso to win a championship with Ferrari (sorry McLaren777).

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

Ohhh... I get it!
*taps nose*

I can't believe Webber actually managed to get a decent start!

Mate, if you're going to do it, make it believable!

 

[Shaneus]

I did. Check my addendum.

That Bernie's a genius.

 

[AndyD]

I figured I'd start the hating early with my imaginary race.

Haha. I burst out laughing.

 

[Pterion]

I figured I'd start the hating early with my imaginary race.

I checked the tv to see if I missed something...

 

[Shaneus]

I checked the tv to see if I missed something...

Same. I had to switch on my PS3 for PlayTV!

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

It's like a modern day War of the Worlds.

 

[Ponti]

Wait, is Massa actually going the wrong way?

http://i.imgur.com/ja0Ch.gif[IMG][/QUOTE]
If by 'going the wrong way' you mean 'almost side ways into your teammate', then yes.

 

[AcridMeat]

I can't believe Lucius is driving Trulli's Lotus. And he went straight into Vettel. THE SEASONS ALIVE, FOLKS!

 

[Mobius 1]

Uncanny:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/rena_senn_sing_2011-4.jpg

 

[mblitek]

I can't fucking believe Hamilton just did that. What a cock.

Sweet Jesus you scared me! I thought I screwed up my time calculation! I cautiously headed over to formula1.com to check the next time ticker.

And people, if you have a request, let me know! I have a server waiting to......serve?

 

[alba]

Uncanny:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/rena_senn_sing_2011-4.jpg

Indeed :O

 

[DrM]

I hope that Fernando fails for 2 more seasons, so that we will get rid of at least one Spanish race.

 

[mclaren777]

 

[Momo]

I have a toothache ._.

 

[DrM]

Kubica had option pre-contract with Ferrari, he signed it sometime last season

The original plan was to have Robert Kubica in the car and the Italian team had an option on the Pole, which was signed at some point last year. That option should have been taken up in May, but with Robert in hospital and his future far from certain the Italians decided to let it drop.

http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2011/09/21/on-the-way-to-singapore/