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Official Japanese F1 Grand Prix 2013
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11/10/2013 08:18
11/10/2013 08:18
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I'll beat Mr JC to the thread this time.
So, it's probably going to be a given that Mr Finger Wagger is going to win this one, but will he wrap the championship this weekend, or will Alonso just punt him off the track and show that he still loves Kimi and Hamiliton?
Your car is Usain Bolt with wellies
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Re: Official Japanese F1 Grand Prix 2013
[Re: Jim_Clennell]
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11/10/2013 09:51
11/10/2013 09:51
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It would be interesting to see someone sacrifice themselves to at least to try and muscle past him. That'd mean they'd have to catch him first! If he gets pole then......
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Re: Official Japanese F1 Grand Prix 2013
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11/10/2013 10:05
11/10/2013 10:05
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Jim_Clennell
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It would be interesting to see someone sacrifice themselves to at least to try and muscle past him. That'd mean they'd have to catch him first! If he gets pole then...... Well, if they are prepared to go off too, then it's simply a case of not using the brakes until it's too late, I'd have thought. Seemed to work for Prost/Senna! Not that anyone would condone such dangerous tactics...
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Re: Official Japanese F1 Grand Prix 2013
[Re: bezzer]
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11/10/2013 11:26
11/10/2013 11:26
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Roadking
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It would be interesting to see someone sacrifice themselves to at least to try and muscle past him. That'd mean they'd have to catch him first! If he gets pole then...... If a driver is prepared to accidentally shunt him off, he might as well throw in a jump start as well
"RK's way seems the most sensible to me". ali_hire 16 Dec 2010
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Re: Official Japanese F1 Grand Prix 2013
[Re: Roadking]
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11/10/2013 11:45
11/10/2013 11:45
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Jim_Clennell
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It would be interesting to see someone sacrifice themselves to at least to try and muscle past him. That'd mean they'd have to catch him first! If he gets pole then...... If a driver is prepared to accidentally shunt him off, he might as well throw in a jump start as well I like your practical, no-nonsense approach!
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Re: Official Japanese F1 Grand Prix 2013
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11/10/2013 15:59
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Nobby
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Still on topic, how did Williams manage to get fined £51k for not putting a wheel on properly? I mean thats a hefty sum to not put a wheel on. I'm sure people have been fined less for worse.
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Re: Official Japanese F1 Grand Prix 2013
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12/10/2013 21:25
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It was refreshing to see Vettel's Red Bull have a KERS failure instead of Webber's. Perhaps Webber's mechanics swapped his scorchio'd Korean chassis for Vettel's. The run down to turn 1 and the forst few laps tomorrow are going to be awesome, as Webber is going to do EVERYTHING to stop Vettel getting past - Multi 21 might look little more than handbags after tomorrow. As an aside, it was really great to see how the drivers were tackling the Esses differently, with different lines, gentle v aggressive steering, throttle modulation, left foot braking, etc. The difference between the two Red Bulls was especially marked.
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Re: Official Japanese F1 Grand Prix 2013
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13/10/2013 07:31
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DennisK
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Re: Official Japanese F1 Grand Prix 2013
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13/10/2013 09:13
13/10/2013 09:13
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Roadking
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Heard the result. I won't need to watch it.
"RK's way seems the most sensible to me". ali_hire 16 Dec 2010
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Re: Official Japanese F1 Grand Prix 2013
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13/10/2013 10:40
13/10/2013 10:40
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Heard the result. I won't need to watch it. My sentiments exactly.
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Re: Official Japanese F1 Grand Prix 2013
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13/10/2013 10:45
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Davie
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I really really dislike Vettel, weber was almost in tears on the podium.
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Re: Official Japanese F1 Grand Prix 2013
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13/10/2013 10:52
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Brilly1uk
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Watching it on the red button having caught the end first thing to see Vettel doing the expected. Fair play to him, he clearly is on top of his game, but without a top driver as a teammate, next year, we don't really get to see how good he is. Well done to Grosjean. Quite a good race to watch compared to a few others
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Re: Official Japanese F1 Grand Prix 2013
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13/10/2013 11:27
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Lotus should sign Newey up and then their resurrection will be near complete! Newey would relish the new challenge!!!
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Re: Official Japanese F1 Grand Prix 2013
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13/10/2013 11:39
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That may prove an obstacle!
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Re: Official Japanese F1 Grand Prix 2013
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13/10/2013 14:32
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Brilly1uk
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A good read. I agree I am surprised McLaren are so keen on Alonso seeing how it worked out last time!
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Re: Official Japanese F1 Grand Prix 2013
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13/10/2013 18:07
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Jonny
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Heard the result. I won't need to watch it. My sentiments exactly. Check results, delete off Tivo
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Re: Official Japanese F1 Grand Prix 2013
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14/10/2013 18:02
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Big_Muzzie
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Please oh please let that fuc - sorry - flippin' redbull blow up next time out! It'sa real shame as the midfield had some decent action in it once again.
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Re: Official Japanese F1 Grand Prix 2013
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15/10/2013 08:14
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The last team to put an obvious car advantage to good use were Williams. When their cars were dominant they did though place different drivers in them. This proved it was the car that was the dominant force and humbled the drivers who won Championships in those cars. Everyone knew it was the car that gave them those guys their championships but because the team kept changing the driver line-up it was much easier to accept.
When Ferrari had their period of car dominance they made the error of keeping Mr Schumacher. Despite Schumacher having success before Ferrari a lot of people actually questioned his talent during the Ferrari years. This was probably madness but unfortunately his final fling at Mercedes did little more than justify the critic’s claims of his abilities.
Unfortunately Red Bull are now doing the same with Sebastian Vettel. It is clear to everyone that the Red Bull is the dominant car. The problem is the team are providing a driver with multiple championships and records and sadly many people now doubt this driver’s ability. Worst of all though is how Mr Vettel has reacted. Red Bull have given him a dominant run and this has changed a nice kid into an arrogant finger wagging ungracious guy who hardly any of the drivers now like. It is terrible to see fellow drivers blank him on podiums and for F1 fans boo him. Sadly this is turning Seb into someone who is far from a "worthy" champion.
Gone Audi mad!
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