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  1. minimark

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    #375 minimark, Mar 27, 2011
    Exactly. Lol
     
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    #376 Steve, Mar 28, 2011
    Tires

    There were 42 pit stops for tire changes during the race. The first was on lap 11 and the last on lap 48. That's 42 stops for tires in 38 laps which is a lot, but it's still less than predicted. This is partly due to Maldonado never getting the chance to stop and 3 drivers only pitting once before dropping out, but even taking those guys out it's still less stops than predicted per car.

    A number of drivers and others commented on how they expected more tire degradation and they couldn't figure out what happened. Trulli was especially critical. I know, he drives a Lotus and finished 2 laps down so he needs every excuse he can get, right? Ok, that's where the few exaggerated lines come from but there may be some quite valid roots to some of this:

    Trulli 'shocked' by Pirellis' behaviour (autosport.com)

    And that's no where near the whole story on tires. I assume we all heard the Buxton's claim that even Pirelli are concerned about the tires not laying down rubber properly on the track. If Pirelli tweaks things to change this the other characteristics will change again as well. Makes things difficult for the teams who set their cars up for the next race based in no small part on their understanding of the tires gained from observation of previous performance.

    It was a lot of stops though. Delete the 4 drivers who dropped out early on and it comes to 38 tire stops in 38 laps. I agree with those who predicted a bit of confusion for spectators. There were quite a few times when I couldn't figure out who was where and why, and I had the on-screen info to help. I can't imagine being able to keep up with the order while watching from the stands.
     
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    #377 Minidave, Mar 28, 2011
    Speaking of watching, my dog Noel was excited by the start of the F1 season too!

    1st pic she's sitting on the couch next to me, second pic she's up for a closer look!
     

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    #378 Steve, Mar 28, 2011
    :lol: :lol: :lol: Funny.....but that's not F1! Meh, I'm sure Noel can't tell the difference either. :D
     
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    #379 Minidave, Mar 28, 2011
    Oh, since I DVR'd the F1 race, that must have been the Indy race....

    She also watches the Puppy Bowl during Superbowl halftime......:D
     

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    #380 Steve, Mar 28, 2011
    Yep, I saw her looking at a red car and was about to call her out as a Ferrari fan (a Tifosi). Then I thought "wait a minute, that doesn't look like a Ferrari..." so I looked a little closer and I think it's one of Ganassi's cars.
     
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    #381 Minidave, Mar 28, 2011
    I've never seen a dog watch TV like she does....

    When we first got her it was anything with 4 legs that caught her attention, now she watches pretty much anything, but 4 legged creatures (animated or real, doesn't matter) and cars are her favorites, She likes to get right up to the TV for a good close look, like in the puppy bowl pic. She'll watch for hours, but if she hears a baby animal mewing or crying she gets a little frantic, wanting to get to it..
     
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    #382 goaljnky, Mar 28, 2011
    All my dog does is snatch the nuts that I drop and tries to drink my beer.
     
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    #383 Steve, Mar 28, 2011
    I can't believe no one mentioned this in commentary before/during the race.

    Overzealous fan nearly sends Red Bull spinning (the sydney morning herald)

     
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    #384 ScottinBend, Mar 28, 2011
    :Thumbsup::Thumbsup::Thumbsup:

    Must have the same dog!
     
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    #385 Crashton, Mar 28, 2011
    Hey Steve you figure they used some super special F1 duct tape for that job? That is an amazing story.
     
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    #386 Steve, Mar 28, 2011
    Special duct tape, right, with a fake carbon fiber pattern printed on it. I think they should have presented that fan with a bill for the engine cover.
     
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    #387 Steve, Mar 29, 2011
    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9DBlGpnzqY]YouTube - Mercedes-Benz.tv: Formula One TV Commercial 'Compliments'[/ame]
     
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    #388 Minidave, Mar 29, 2011
    That was pretty good, but you'd have to know the drivers to understand it.

    Why was Mika sending Red Bull, he never drove for them, did he?
     
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    #390 goaljnky, Mar 29, 2011
    I see. They are having a problem getting an F1 race in US, so instead they will just try to bring over the drivers. One at a time.
     
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    #391 Steve, Mar 29, 2011
    I wondered the same thing, maybe his DTM ride?
     
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    #393 Steve, Mar 30, 2011
    Mr. Button makes a good point. Imagine how the McLarens would have run if they actually started the season in Bahrain...

    Button relishing extra two development weeks (gpupdate.net)

     
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    #394 Redbeard, Mar 30, 2011
    Kimi in NASCAR??? :shocked:

    The Iceman cometh?
     
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    #395 Steve, Mar 30, 2011
    I was sorry to see Sauber decided not to appeal their Melbourne disqualification. Don't know if it would have been successful but it seems like they had some hope given the idea (or claim anyway) that it had no positive affect on performance. It is a classy move though to just say we checked it out and it breaks the regs so we were wrong and we'll suck it up. I doubt any other team on the grid would have dropped the appeal.
     
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