Formula 1 2012 season

Kymmy · 15-03-2012, 15:29

Yes racing fans it's that time of the year with the start of the first 2012 practice session less than 24 hours away.

Let's hope that this year won't be the same whitewash as the last year.

I'll now close the pre-season thread

I won't spoil the page with a vote so who do you want to win and who do you think will do well..

I've gotta go for Hamilton for the Championship but would love to see Paul di Resta do well this year.

denphone · 15-03-2012, 15:33

Yes l am a Hamilton fan so l hope he wins the championship but l will be keeping a eye on some of the younger drivers as well.

Pierre · 15-03-2012, 15:44

I'm a button fan.

But want to see Lewis and Paul do well too.

gazzae · 15-03-2012, 15:47

Heart Kimi, head Jenson.

Jon T · 15-03-2012, 16:45

Vettel has got to be the logical favorite. I'd prefer Button myself. I also hope for a strong showing from Hamilton and Webber.

roger skillin · 15-03-2012, 17:48

I'm a Lewis fan but after meeting Vettel last year i find it impossible to hate him now, He's just such a nice bloke

alferret · 15-03-2012, 18:23

Aint got $ky, aint got a movable dish so I aint gonna watch 10 races (& I cant be bothered to DL them after the fact)

Tim Deegan · 15-03-2012, 19:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon T

Vettel has got to be the logical favorite. I'd prefer Button myself. I also hope for a strong showing from Hamilton and Webber.

Vettel is only the favorite as long as he has the best car. I think with even cars both Hamilton, Button, and quite a few others could wipe the floor with him.

MalteseFalcon · 15-03-2012, 22:38

Said before, and I'll say it again. ABA. Anyone but Alonso. Would like to see British drivers doing better this season, and hopefully someone other than Vettel winning the title.

roger skillin · 16-03-2012, 00:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by alferret

Aint got $ky, aint got a movable dish so I aint gonna watch 10 races (& I cant be bothered to DL them after the fact)

Just watch the stream online for free, lots of sites if you know where to look

Kymmy · 17-03-2012, 08:01

Now that was a bit of a shock Q1..

Raikonen out (slowed down and crossed the line to late for another lap and then ran wide

) yet his team mate Grosjean gets through to Q2 in 3rd place.... and Webber/Massa down in 14 and 17th..

Q2 should be interesting.. Great start to the new season.

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Only De La Rosa and Karthikeyan outside of the 107% but last season I don't think anyone got discluded by the 107% rule because of the time

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Oh what a great sight.. Alonso stuck in the gravel

He lost it on braking at the end of the pit straight

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Red flagged session, Hamilton just got a great time ahead of Button and Vettel before the red flag

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Is it just me or is that helmet cam on Ricciardo making others queasy!!

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The Ferraris look like they're having major problems with the handling.. They're sliding out of the corners and major downforce issues..

Mercedes and Mclaren do look good atm taking the top 4 spots with Vettel/Webber behind Grosjean who's in 5th

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Both Ferraris out of Q2 with Alonso in 12 and Massa in 16th

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OMG.. what a flyer from Lewis, first sub 1m25s with 1m24.922 seconds, that +0.7 ahead of anyone else

denphone · 17-03-2012, 08:09

Yes Hamilton has been brilliant and is now on pole for tomorrow with Button on the front row for tomorrow as well.

Kymmy · 17-03-2012, 08:09

Top ten grid positions as follows

1 Hamilton McLaren 1:24.922 14
2 Button McLaren 1:25.074 15
3 Grosjean Lotus 1:25.302 21
4 Schumacher Mercedes 1:25.336 18
5 Webber Red Bull 1:25.651 17
6 Vettel Red Bull 1:25.668 18
7 Rosberg Mercedes 1:25.847 16
8 Maldonado Williams 1:25.908 20
9 Hulkenberg Force India 1:26.451 18
10 Ricciardo Toro Rosso No Time 16

adzii_nufc · 17-03-2012, 08:28

Massa is simply average and I could see his seat at Ferrari soon going elsewhere.

Alonso needs to grow up instead of taking a fit everytime HE messes up.

Red Bull seem lifeless with the changes.

Mercedes are going to be in trouble if the cheating accusations are true.

McLaren look to have got it perfect. Come on Hamilton!

The Ferrari is just awful. Poor car this year and this could be a disastrous season for them.

denphone · 17-03-2012, 08:44

Well nothing surprises me about the sulking, surly Alonso and you can be rest assured one thing and that is the Italian press will be tearing strips of them and Ferrari in the next couple of days.