Formula 1 2012

[Rey C.]

That was an incredibly stupid move on Grosjean's part. And I think he does deserve a one race ban. But in sum, I think Maldonado has a lot more eggs in the basket than Grosjean does. Maldonado should be serving his 3rd or 4th one race ban by now.

Hell of a drive by Button and (finally!) some good strategy and pit work by McLaren. Good race! I enjoyed this one. But not enjoying Spa would be like not enjoying chocolate cake on your birthday!

 

[larss]

I couldn't believe the move from Grosjean. It actually looked like he jinked towards Hamilton as he was going by.
As for the excuse that he thought he had passed Hamilton

Thank the gods that no one was seriously hurt.

 

[Petra]

Did you guys see the view from Alonso's car? That was really, really close.

 

[TheAdmiral]

10 place grid penalty for Maldonado at Monza: Five for jumping the start and another five for crashing with Glock

 

[TheAdmiral]

Jerome d'Ambrosio will run for Grosjean this weekend at Monza

 

[TheAdmiral]

 

[TheAdmiral]

Results of P1:

1) Michael Schumacher - 1:25.422
2) Jenson Button - 1:25.723
3) Nico Rosberg - 1:25.762
4) Fernando Alonso - 1:25.800
5) Felipe Massa - 1:25.861
6) Lewis Hamilton - 1:25.944
7) Kimi Raikkonen - 1:26.046
8) Sergio Perez - 1:26.323
9) Mark Webber - 1:26.390
10) Pastor Maldonado - 1:26.504

Valtteri Bottas ran in place of Bruno Senna (13, 1:26.641)
Jules Bianchi ran in place of Paul di Resta (16, 1:27.192)
Ma Qing Hua ran in place of Narain Karthikeyan (24, 1:31.239)


Results of P2:
1) Lewis Hamilton - 1:25.290
2) Jenson Button - 1:25.328
3) Fernando Alonso - 1:25.348
4) Felipe Massa - 1:25.430
5) Nico Rosberg - 1:25.446
6) Kimi Raikkonen - 1:25.504
7) Paul di Resta - 1:25.546
8) Nico Hulkenberg - 1:25.547
9) Sergio Perez - 1:26.068
10) Michael Schumacher - 1:26.094

 

[TheAdmiral]

Results of P3:
1) Lewis Hamilton - 1:24.578
2) Fernando Alonso - 1:24.579
3) Paul di Resta - 1:24.829
4) Felipe Massa - 1:24.909
5) Jenson Button - 1:24.994
6) Nico Rosberg - 1:25.036
7) Sergio Perez - 1:25.160
8) Kimi Raikkonen - 1:25.255
9) Nico Hulkenberg - 1:25.289
10) Pastor Maldonado - 1:25.383

 

[TheAdmiral]

Results of Qualifying:

Q1 Fastest Lap: Fernando Alonso (1:24.175)
Q2 Fastest Lap: Fernando Alonso (1:24.242)
Q3 Fastest Lap: Lewis Hamilton (1:24.010)

Nico Hulkenberg did not set a time in Q1.

 

[larss]

The grid for the race...

1 Lewis Hamilton 1:24.010
2 Jenson Button 1:24.133
3 Felipe Massa 1:24.247
4 Michael Schumacher 1:24.540
5 Sebastian Vettel 1:24.802
6 Nico Rosberg 1:24.833
7 Kimi Raikkonen 1:24.855
8 Kamui Kobayashi 1:25.109
9 Paul Di Resta 1:24.304 - PENALTY for Gearbox change
10 Fernando Alonso 1:25.678
11 Mark Webber 1:24.809
12 Sergio Perez 1:24.901
13 Bruno Senna 1:25.042
14 Daniel Ricciardo 1:25.312
15 Jerome d'Ambrosio 1:25.408
16 Jean-Eric Vergne 1:25.441
17 Heikki Kovalainen 1:26.382
18 Vitaly Petrov 1:26.887
19 Timo Glock 1:27.039
20 Charles Pic 1:27.073
21 Narain Karthikeyan 1:27.441
22 Pastor Maldonado 1:24.820 - PENALTY (5 for Jump start and 5 for causing a collision at Spa)
23 Pedro de la Rosa 1:27.629
24 Nico Hulkenberg No time

 

[TheAdmiral]

An action packed Italian Grand Prix comes to an end as Lewis Hamilton wins in Monza! A godlike drive by Sergio Perez gives him 2nd, and Fernando Alonso takes third

 

[larss]

Lewis moves up from 6th to 2nd in the Championship.
Fantastic drive by the Mexican to take second ahead of the Ferraris.

 

[Rey C.]

Hamilton: :banana:

Perez:

Alonso: :clap:

Red Bull:

 

[Petra]

Hamilton: :banana:

Perez:

Alonso: :clap:

Red Bull:

About summed it up. I wonder how bruised up Vergne is. That was piss poor luck but could have ended so much worse.

Oh, and just found this...

Believe they're up to 5 episodes now. I really don't want to see Lewis and Jensen broken up next year, but alas...we'll see I guess.

 

[Rey C.]

About summed it up. I wonder how bruised up Vergne is. That was piss poor luck but could have ended so much worse.

Oh, and just found this...

Believe they're up to 5 episodes now. I really don't want to see Lewis and Jensen broken up next year, but alas...we'll see I guess.

I'll have to watch all of those. Cool find! :thumbsup:

 

[TheAdmiral]

Kubica wins on rally return

Robert Kubica won the Ronde Gomitolo di Lana Rally at the weekend in his first competitive race since his life-threatening accident last year.

Kubica was participating in the rally driving a Subaru Impreza WRC car, with his participation uncertain until Thursday as the car was readied. Despite telling Italian television before the event that he was not focusing on stage times, Kubica went on to win every stage and with it the rally by just under one minute from Omar Bergo in a WRC Mini.

The extent of Kubica's injuries were revealed further on the podium after the rally, with the use of his right arm severely limited during the celebrations. Kubica also wore a bandage over the lower part of his right arm in order to hide the worst of his scars from the accident in February 2011.

 

[TheAdmiral]

 

[TheAdmiral]

Japan - Soft, Hard

Suzuka contains a combination of high-speed as well as slower and more technical corners, meaning the tyres have to work effectively within a wide range of parameters and potential weather conditions. By partnering the hard and soft compounds, every eventuality is catered for on a favourite circuit for all the drivers, on account of the high g forces experienced through flat-out corners such as 130R and Spoon.

Korea - Supersoft, Soft

Although temperatures in Korea can be high, the tight and twisty nature of the track, as well as the exceptionally low tyre degradation it presents, make it a good choice for the two softest tyres in Pirelli’s range. These provide plenty of mechanical grip, but do not compromise on durability, as shown by the other races in which this combination has been used, such as Monaco and Canada.

India - Soft, Hard

With India being new to the calendar last year, Pirelli’s engineers faced the challenge of accumulating as much simulated data as they could about the Buddh International Circuit. This year, the tyre nomination has been made with real data, and as a result the hard and the soft compounds have been selected to provide the best spectacle on one of the longest straights in Formula One racing, as well as some complex multi-apex corners that put plenty of energy through the tyres.

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2012/9/13791.html

 

[TheAdmiral]

Dr. Sid Watkins has died.

 

[Rey C.]

There are maybe three doctors who have become world famous by being connected with the world of racing: Dr. Terry Trammell and Dr. Steve Olvey in the old CART series, here in the U.S., and of course, Dr. Sid Watkins in Formula One.

R.I.P., Dr. Watkins. And thanks for all of the lives you saved. :hatsoff: