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HRT & Virgin

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by El_Bando, Mar 16, 2011.

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Who will more likely finish higher in 2011

Poll closed Mar 25, 2011.
  1. Hispania

    20.0%
  2. Virgin

    80.0%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I? Forum Moderator

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    ok from another discussion on here between me and AG I thought I would start a poll on who would most likely finish higher in the constructors championship.

    Im going for HRT based on I think Liuzzi is a more decent driver than Timo glock as he doesnt seem all the deal to me especially after his accident in Japan 2009. also I think they have a pretty decent package this year.

    AG and others are backing Virgin, possibly as they see Timo as good and d'Ambosio as a young talent. Maybe also because they were near enough on par with Lotus last year and hopefully they havnt made the design flaws they did last year. They also have greater backing to help develop over the year.



    ...I think thats a pretty fair account of the two teams so who do you think will finish higher?

    Best Regards
    El_Bando<rose>
     
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  2. Joe Clarke

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    Virgin without a doubt El_Bando
     
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  3. di Fredsta!

    di Fredsta! Well-Known Member

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    I think HRT just because I think their car will be much faster this year (compared to last year) and as you say Liuzzi is a good enough driver for them imo
     
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  4. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I? Forum Moderator

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    few! I thought I was going to be the only one
     
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  5. u408379965

    u408379965 Well-Known Member

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    Definitely Virgin, HRT won't even qualify for the races. :emoticon-0110-tongu
     
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  6. DHCanary

    DHCanary Very Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    Well, without any evidence so far that the HRT stands a chance of getting off the line, I'm not convinced. I think with the 107% rule they will fail to qualify in Melbourne, but will scrape in to Sepang and then start to catch up with Virgin.
    I'm not entirely sure how you work out the best team without a point. All it takes is one massive collision in a wet race to give HRT a highly unlikely 10th, and thats the competition as good as over. However, barring a very strange race, I'm going with Virgin, and I reckon they'll be a second quicker than HRT in the opening races -at least.

    Everyone now thinking that Lotus have stepped up to be classed as slower midfield team now then?
     
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  7. u408379965

    u408379965 Well-Known Member

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    I think Lotus are going to be stranded between Force India and Virgin. Never troubling FI and never troubled by Virgin. Could be a boring season for them.
     
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  8. DHCanary

    DHCanary Very Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    AG That's probably a good shout. I'd like to see them mixing it up with some other teams though. Maybe a point for them from a wet race? I'd like to seem them beating Force India occasionally. Its interesting how FI are the only midfield team everyone seems to have decided on where they will be this season. I don't think anyone can tell between Williams, Toro Rosso and Sauber at the moment, or even if they'll be challenging Renault, and potentially Mclaren early on.
     
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  9. cosicave

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    Hahaha… Very funny El_Bando. As you know, I've already made my case for Virgin, so that's where my vote's gone!
     
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  10. BrightLampShade

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    I'm not even convinced we'll see HRT come Brazil so I vote Virgin.
     
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  11. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I? Forum Moderator

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    *Prepares eggs specifically tailored for faces* ;)

    I think virgins share of the team will be fully bought out by Marussia before the end of the season as Richard branson nolonger wants to be accosiated with this flop =)
     
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  12. di Fredsta!

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    And this is straight after what happened in '09 with Brawn
     
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  13. Forza Bianchi

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    wow, a lot of people want a Virgin on top....

    While I understand the appeal in Virgin's, their lack of experience could be a big problem.
     
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  14. cosicave

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    Ha! Well, I'll defend myself first: I did not say I wanted Virgin on top; rather, I was trying to be objective about my expectations.

    But now that I've said that, I'll admit a preference for
    Virgin over HRT any day!
     
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  15. di Fredsta!

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    At least the not called "Scuderia Top Demands" Then I probably would prefer Virgin.
     
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  16. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I? Forum Moderator

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    innuendo bingo anyone?
     
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  17. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I? Forum Moderator

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    come on HRT! your making me look bad! =/
     
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  18. nh-f1

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    wish I was colour blind after that post!
     
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  19. di Fredsta!

    di Fredsta! Well-Known Member

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    Elly dont worry. They are sandbagging and they will get pole and win for every race. Trust me they will. This is a FACT until ~6.15am tomorrow

    Yes I did call you a girl Elly
     
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  20. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I? Forum Moderator

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    ****!!.... ok stay cool

    obviously the car is looking bad because of the fron wing issue... just you guys wait till the next race :1980_boogie_down:

    and who you calling Elly?
     
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