......and what Seb didn't mention was that he was told by his engineer just prior to this to do the OPPOSITE of what Schumi did as far as pitting is concerned. So Seb was in position to go into the pits if Schumi hadn't, but if Schumi had gone into the pits he was to stay out.
Thanks Scott, I forgot that part. Saw it on the telly, but it didn't stick. Seb sure did a heck of a job rotating the back end of that car around once he saw Schumi's plan.
I'm amazed that Seb could begin his second turn after seeing Schumi beginning to go in. That took faster than thought reactions. Still, Schumi knew exactly where he was going, and was ready to force Seb into a wreck if need be. The old man (who's younger than me) may still have it, but that was pretty damn risky, imo.
Some say (including some who post here on M/A) that if an F1 team claims something isn't true that means it must be true... Eddie Jordan claims Hamilton is moving to Mercedes. McLaren spokesman says "We have been told by Lewis Hamilton's management team that the story is untrue."
Hulkenberg? One article I read said he had a fuel pressure/delivery problem, another says it was his gearbox. Whatever the problem, assuming the car runs he'll start from the back in a car that otherwise looks strong this weekend. May make for an interesting drive.
Spoiler for those that have yet to watch Qualifying. I meant the Red cars... So much speed in Q1 and Q2, but then ....
Spoiler alert. Should be another eventful race with the red charge from the back, warm up lap under way!!!
Understood. You said Q1 so I figured you must have meant Hulkenberg...though I did wonder why you'd be interested in where he ended up... Given the race has already been run I think alerts for quali are no longer needed at this point so. I haven't seen the race yet so I missed any explanation they may have given during the pre-race show for Alonso's Q3 problem. Up until late last night the only explanation offered by the team was an anti-sway/roll bar problem. They said they knew about it at the start of Q3 but didn't have time to do anything about it so they sent him out anyway with fingers crossed...which apparently wasn't much help.
Also see the video below the article. Kubica targets F1 return after winning on rally comeback (Reuters | Eurosport) So many articles talk about his progress but here's the first I've seen of actual evidence that he's driving anything. It's not really much to watch/see but it's something. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIks6ZFgXrM]RALLY GOMITOLO DI LANA 2012 -ROBERT KUBICA LA PARTENZA - - YouTube[/ame]
I'll second that. I also like this interesting comment about the new "more active phase" of his recovery (lifted from a different article). Shows he's thinking pretty clearly about what he's doing.
Truly good stuff to see Robert back in a race car and competing well indeed. Tis a testament to the doctors and Robert's will! I wish him all the success it takes to once again see him in an F1 car!
That was a darn good race. Lots and lots of passing going on back in the field. Outcome was a bit surprising.
FIA president Jean Todt will try to persuade Audi, Porsche and Toyota—the three manufacturers whose LMP1 sports-car prototype programs are essential for the FIA World Endurance Championship—to enter Formula One. He revealed his intentions in Monza ahead of this weekend's F1 Italian Grand Prix, and added that he would also pursue an objective to cut costs by a third in F1 before 2016. Read more: FIA wants Porsche, Audi and Toyota to join Formula One - Autoweek
Good race, great season.. still. I find it very interesting that Kimi is in third place in points, only one behind Hamiltorn, without having won a race. Imagine if he was in a slightly more competitive car.
A couple clips from Kubica's rally re-debut this weekend: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7E91d0sQTw]Robert Kubica Subaru Impreza S12 WRC - 3° Ronde Gomitolo di Lana 2012 - YouTube[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSlVaLUz_yE]3° Ronde Gomitolo di Lana 2012 (With Robert Kubica) - Show [HD] - YouTube[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB0YiPrcq-0[/ame]
Williams Grand Prix Holdings has announced an improved financial performance for the first six months of 2012. The company says turnover on its core Formula One business has increased by 57 percent to $117 million, while net profits are up from $13.6 million. Williams is one of 12 F1 teams, and is listed on the German stock exchange. The team makes no secret of the fact that its performance has been boosted by a “sweetener”payment from F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone related to the new Concorde Agreement. It said in a statement: “The notable increases in half-year turnover and profit are largely due to our diversification strategy,as well as the recent receipt of a one-off payment following a new commercial agreement for our continued commitment to Formula One.” Read more: F1 business good for Williams after Ecclestone payment - Autoweek
Horner and Red Bull are understandably incensed about the run of alternator failures on their Renault engines... Renault are still scratching their collective head... Renault says low RPM corners could be factor in alternator failures (AutoSport.com)
McLaren Tooned Ep. 5: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02ZiPRyvYo8]McLaren Tooned - Episode 5 List Story - YouTube[/ame]