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2012 Gulf Air Bahrain GP Chat and Predictions Thread

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by genjigonzales, Apr 15, 2012.

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Who will quash the opposition in Bahrain?

Poll closed Apr 20, 2012.

  1. Lewis Hamilton

    18 vote(s)
    41.9%

  2. Jenson Button

    14 vote(s)
    32.6%

  3. Fernando Alonso

    1 vote(s)
    2.3%

  4. Mark Webber

    1 vote(s)
    2.3%

  5. Sebastian Vettel

    3 vote(s)
    7.0%

  6. Nico Rosberg

    1 vote(s)
    2.3%

  7. Sergio Perez

    2 vote(s)
    4.7%

  8. Kimi Räikkönen

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  9. Kamui Kobayashi

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  10. Bruno Senna

    1 vote(s)
    2.3%

  11. Romain Grosjean

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  12. Pastor Maldonado

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  13. Paul di Resta

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  14. Felipe Massa

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  15. Other

    2 vote(s)
    4.7%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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  1. SaintsForTheWin

    SaintsForTheWin Any holes a goal

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    Senna didn't do it for me last race so I am going for Hamilton at Bahrain.
     
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    SaintsForTheWin, Apr 16, 2012
  2. Samurai

    Samurai Active Member

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    If Hamilton makes pole he should win the race. However Button and Rosberg could challenge too.

    You just can't tell anything at the moment - This is 2009 all over again.

    Prediction: 1. Hamilton 2. Rosberg 3. Button 4. Raikonnen 5. Grosjean 6. Schumacher 7. Vettel 8. Alonso 9. Webber 10. Perez
     
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    Samurai, Apr 16, 2012
  3. tribo32

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    but with the mercedes getting in the mix in qualifying he has to be a lot closer to hamilton in qualifying that he is at the moment because he could easily end up fourth on the grid
     
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    tribo32, Apr 16, 2012
  4. genjigonzales

    genjigonzales Active Member

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    Do you mean the 2009 when a Button victory was all but guaranteed for the first six or seven races, or another one?
     
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    genjigonzales, Apr 16, 2012
  5. Max Whiplash

    Max Whiplash Well-Known Member

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    I was wondering that too: 2010 perhaps?
     
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    Max Whiplash, Apr 16, 2012
  6. Big Ern

    Big Ern Lord, Master, Guru & Emperor

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    Not sure I remember a season like it tbh, 3 races in you had a rough idea of what was going to happen, all that can be said is McLaren have the most consistent car, but I couldn't call a winner, it could be any of RBR, McLaren, Alonso, Mercedes, Sauber or Renault.
     
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    Big Ern, Apr 16, 2012
  7. u408379965

    u408379965 Well-Known Member

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    #47
    u408379965, Apr 16, 2012
  8. Eat Sleep Watch F1 Repeat

    Eat Sleep Watch F1 Repeat Active Member

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    Glad they have gone back to the original track layout. I thought in 2010 there were to many corners and little chance to overtake.
     
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    Eat Sleep Watch F1 Repeat, Apr 16, 2012
  9. Julius Caesar

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    No i think he means 2009. Mainly this stretch in mid season as Buttons dominace ended.

    Turkey: Button
    Britain: Vettel
    Germany: Webber
    Hungary: Hamilton
    Valencia: Barrichello
    Spa: Raikkonen (fisi pole to second)
     
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    Julius Caesar, Apr 16, 2012
  10. Julius Caesar

    Julius Caesar Well-Known Member
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    Realistically in the dry its only between the McLarens, Mercedes's and the red bulls.
     
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    Julius Caesar, Apr 16, 2012

  11. Max Whiplash

    Max Whiplash Well-Known Member

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    Ok, that makes sense. It just that the early season that year was so predictable. Thanks, JC.
     
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    Max Whiplash, Apr 16, 2012
  12. JWP is the goal king

    JWP is the goal king Active Member

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    Gunning for Hamilton again this weekend. I know he can do it, whether he does or not is a totally diffferent thing <laugh>
     
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    JWP is the goal king, Apr 16, 2012
  13. Drudeboy

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    mclaren, mercedes and red bull to be the front runners here. red bull in the middle sector, mercedes in the first and last, mclaren strong overall. should be a good race...
     
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    Drudeboy, Apr 16, 2012
  14. Smithers

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    I think it will be a Mclaren and possibly JB if he qualifies well - tire temp should not be a problem and the management of them should come more into play. The lotus looks strong so Kimi wouldn't be a bad bet!
     
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    Smithers, Apr 16, 2012
  15. Delete Me

    Delete Me Well-Known Member

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    Better duck for cover if both drivers have to use the older spec.


    'ZOMG WEBBER BEING HINDERED AGAIN!!!!!'
     
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    Delete Me, Apr 16, 2012
  16. BrightLampShade

    BrightLampShade Well-Known Member
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    They might as well both stick to their preferences with the test coming up soon
     
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    BrightLampShade, Apr 16, 2012
  17. Max Whiplash

    Max Whiplash Well-Known Member

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    I think this sums up the RBR situation very well:

     
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    Max Whiplash, Apr 16, 2012
  18. EternalMSC

    EternalMSC Well-Known Member

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    Gone with Hamilton, he is the only driver there with the perfect car and skill available for Quali and the Race collectively at the moment.
     
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    EternalMSC, Apr 16, 2012
  19. TheModestMatt

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    I've for Jenson just because I can see Lewis being unlucky with strategy or something again.
     
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    TheModestMatt, Apr 16, 2012
  20. Kyle?

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    I see i'm the only person who voted Perez.
     
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    Kyle?, Apr 16, 2012
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