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Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by El_Bando, Apr 2, 2013.

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With Friends like these?

Poll closed Apr 11, 2013.

  1. Vettel

    6 vote(s)
    16.2%

  2. Raikkonen

    1 vote(s)
    2.7%

  3. Webber

    1 vote(s)
    2.7%

  4. Hamilton

    15 vote(s)
    40.5%

  5. Massa

    1 vote(s)
    2.7%

  6. Alonso

    6 vote(s)
    16.2%

  7. Rosberg

    2 vote(s)
    5.4%

  8. Grosjean

    2 vote(s)
    5.4%

  9. Button

    3 vote(s)
    8.1%

  10. Perez

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  11. Other

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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  1. Kyle?

    Kyle? New Member

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    Great, so Hamilton is going to be on pole. There goes my weekend. Arse.
     
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  2. Max Whiplash

    Max Whiplash Well-Known Member

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    C'mon, Maldo!


    Oh :(
     
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  3. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    Ricciardo does really have a talent in qualifying.
     
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  4. Kyle?

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    Shame he can't race that well.
     
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  5. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    I think every time he has got in the top 10 he has retired or messed up.
     
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  6. Kyle?

    Kyle? New Member

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    If he could race he'd be a shoe in as Webber's replacement next year. Vergne can't qualify, but is a better racer.
     
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  7. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    Maybe if Doctor Bellend created a hybid of the 2 in is crazy Red Bull development lab then he may have something
     
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    El_Bando, Apr 13, 2013
  8. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    Vettel messed up
     
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  9. Kyle?

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    Boooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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  10. The Iceman

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    Good to see Kimi up there but I think he'll be lucky to be up there come the end of the race. Crossing my fingers though.

    Hamilton blitzed everyone there.
     
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  11. Kyle?

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    Kimi, i'm supporting you and want you to win, but just for me, could you take LH out at the first corner?
     
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  12. Max Whiplash

    Max Whiplash Well-Known Member

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    <laugh> Dr. Bellend, the Red Bull eugeneticist

    :emoticon-0178-rock: Lewis - well done!
     
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    Max Whiplash, Apr 13, 2013
  13. Max Whiplash

    Max Whiplash Well-Known Member

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    Aw, c'mon Kyle, you've got to admit he's good... And "intelligent" too!
     
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    Max Whiplash, Apr 13, 2013
  14. di Fredsta!

    di Fredsta! Well-Known Member

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    Vettel cracks under pressure whenever he doesnt have the outright best car. End of..
     
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  15. Max Whiplash

    Max Whiplash Well-Known Member

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    He was certainly pissed off that Button played the same game and came out ahead.

    Incidentally, do I detect a certain SP/DC on-screen sexual tension?



    P.S. It was very nice to see how Jenson was with Lewis after Q3.
     
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    Max Whiplash, Apr 13, 2013
  16. u408379965

    u408379965 Well-Known Member

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    WTF? <laugh> Massive choke from Hulkenberg too. <doh>

    Kimi.
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    Probably the favourite for tomorrow, loved how he sat in the press conference with his overalls round his waist, so unprofessional.
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    Good lap from Hamilton. Ricciardo the leading Red Bull. <applause>
     
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    u408379965, Apr 13, 2013
  17. allsaintchris.

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    All those years Mercedes wasted ...............

    Pole in 3 races, not 3 seasons (and no grid penalty to go with it either!)


    Where did Raikkonen find that speed from though? Lotus haven't looked that good so far this weekend.
     
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  18. RoadRunner

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    Cracked up at Button's radio message "Ricciardo? Wow." <laugh>
     
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  19. Eat Sleep Watch F1 Repeat

    Eat Sleep Watch F1 Repeat Active Member

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    The race tomorrow is probably one of the toughest to call in a long time. Anyone from Lewis, Rosberg, Kimi, Grosjean, Vettel, Alonso and Massa can win and get on the podium. I'm glad Mercedes have Ross Brawn for these tactical races. I expect Vettel to lead after 7 laps with Button 2nd if they have clean starts.
     
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    Eat Sleep Watch F1 Repeat, Apr 13, 2013
  20. cosicave

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    Fantastic lap from Hamilton: as close to flawless as one is ever see.

    Some very interesting scenarios are looming as a result of Pirelli's "Soft" compound. One wonders if a "Super-Soft" would now melt of its own accord.

    Expect Räikkönen to be last of the front runners to pit; and that by the time he does, Vettel will have already passed Button if they both survive the potential mêlée of Turn 1. Hamilton's qualifying is unlikely to be complemented by his race pace unless the temperature drops considerably for tomorrow, so I now see Vettel, Alonso, or Räikkönen as the most likely winners.

    Crossing my fingers that Webber can close in on Vettel in the early stages in order to give him something to think about&#8230;
    ;)
     
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