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The 2012 Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe Official Chat & Predictions

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by u408379965, Jun 16, 2012.

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Who will win the European Grand Prix?

Poll closed Jun 21, 2012.
  1. Lewis Hamilton

    25.7%
  2. Fernando Alonso

    17.1%
  3. Sebastian Vettel

    34.3%
  4. Mark Webber

    2.9%
  5. Nico Rosberg

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  6. Kimi Raikkonen

    2.9%
  7. Romain Grosjean

    2.9%
  8. Jenson Button

    2.9%
  9. Sergio Perez

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  10. Pastor Maldonado

    2.9%
  11. Kamui Kobayashi

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  12. Paul di Resta

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  13. Bruno Senna

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  14. Michael Schumacher

    8.6%
  15. Other (Please state)

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. BrightLampShade

    BrightLampShade Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    just read that Kobay got away with a warning for impeding Hulk in Q1
     
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  2. Big Ern

    Big Ern Lord, Master, Guru & Emperor

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    really? I could've sworn I saw Kobay getting impeded a bit towards the end of one of his first flying laps, not sure who the car in front was though, so I just assumed it was der hulk.
     
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  3. Delete Me

    Delete Me Well-Known Member

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    I've watched qualifying again, this time onboard with Seb and I promise you that I cant hear that grumbling noise we heard last year with off throttling. I can't hear anything apart from a normal F1 engine doing its job like any other engine on the grid.

    I think Seb is making people crazy now that they start to hear off throttle noises when he starts to do well!

    I'll call it (Sebifingerobia)

    [video]http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=AMZ4QQoxD00[/video]
    I can't hear any off-throttle blowing there...
     
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  4. EternalMSC

    EternalMSC Well-Known Member

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    Has a decision been made?
     
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  5. Big Ern

    Big Ern Lord, Master, Guru & Emperor

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    I must admit I'm a bit mystified as to why he isn't particularly liked, if he doesn't do well he doesn't find a TV camera to whinge, whine and bitch into about his team, team-mate or the person he just smashed into through his own stupidity, or make up stories so everyone feels sorry for him, unlike his team-mate. He's pretty much always smiling, friendly, and I find some of his phrases hilarious. After Kamui he's probably my favourite.

    now the rose tinted specs have broken who're you supporting now manny? I'd like to slag them off just so you feel comfortable :1980_boogie_down:
     
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  6. EternalMSC

    EternalMSC Well-Known Member

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    That will thwart Hammys chance at getting into Mercedes, blocking little Britney.
     
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  7. EternalMSC

    EternalMSC Well-Known Member

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    please log in to view this image
     
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  8. Delete Me

    Delete Me Well-Known Member

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    Seb needs to keep ahead of Lewis and Maldonado tomorrow to beat those Lotus' as their top speed is poor like RBR was in Canada.

    If he can pull away like in 2011 Lewis and Pastor will do the rest and slow down Grojsean and Kimi for at least a stop. Having Lewis that high up could be a blessing in disguise yet a problem if he can keep in touch.
     
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  9. Kyle?

    Kyle? New Member

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    Everyone seems to think Lotus are the major threat here, LH singled them out as the one's to watch tomorrow, weird, you'd think he'd be focused on trying to beat Vettel.
     
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  10. BrightLampShade

    BrightLampShade Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    Tomorrow I expect it to be something like:

    Grosjean
    Vettel
    Raikkonen
    Hamilton
    Alonso
    Button
    di Resta
    Massa
    Webber
    Rosberg
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    Safety car
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    clean up car
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    tourists
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    Karthikeyan
     
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  11. Kyle?

    Kyle? New Member

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    <laugh> Poor Narain.

    Also, i see you've gone for Grosjean. This is too similar to Spain, the Lotus' were electric on the high fuel runs in practice, yet only finished 3rd and 4th. I'd love to see Grosjean win at the circuit he made his debut at, but Hamilton is too strong IMO.
     
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  12. BrightLampShade

    BrightLampShade Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    I'll be more than happy if Hamilton makes it to the podium but I think he's got a fight on his hands this weekend, I just dont have faith in the car. I think Grosjeans got the confidence after Canada to trust himself to push and I can see that Lotus looking after its tires for several more laps that those around them.
     
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  13. Kyle?

    Kyle? New Member

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    Is it worth a cheeky punt on Maldo winning?

    EDIT: Imagine if maldo does win, of all the drivers to become the 1st repeat winner of 2012, he would have been the last guy anyone would have picked.
     
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  14. Di Resta is faster than u

    Di Resta is faster than u Active Member

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    Everyone seems to think Grosjean is going to win tomorrow despite Vettel being on pole position (which usually only ends one way)
     
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  15. Kyle?

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    Red bull is poor on it's tyres. It would take a monumental tyre saving job from Vettel to win.
     
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  16. tribo32

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    he only used to win from pole all the time because he had the best car. if you look back to 2010 where the cars were closer together in the race compared to 2011, then you'll see that out of 10 pole positions, he only won 3 races from pole.

    with the cars much closer together this year it is no longer a foregone conclusion that when vettel starts from pole, he will win, just look at the last race.
     
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  17. Forza Bianchi

    Forza Bianchi Well-Known Member

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    There's something there. It's not nearly as bad as 2011 but there's something. Darren Heath heard off-throttle blowing from the Red Fools in Canada.
     
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  18. Forza Bianchi

    Forza Bianchi Well-Known Member

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    So for strategy, have Pirelli given their predictions? Is a one stop race possible? Hopefully it is, so Ferrari's and Webber can make something out of this weekend.

    For the start, I have a feeling Maldonado will hit Hamilton if he gets a good start, and Grosjean if he gets an average/poor start.
     
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  19. BrightLampShade

    BrightLampShade Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    Last I heard it was 90% 2 stopper 10% 3 stopper. I think if anyone tries to 1 stop in this heat they'll be swamped in the last 10 laps, either if they're in a Sauber
     
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  20. Forza Bianchi

    Forza Bianchi Well-Known Member

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    Cheers, there goes my hopes of seeing Alonso doing one stop and gaining loads of places.
     
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