2012 Bahrain Grand Prix

[daan]

Schumi just said his DRS wasn't working on his last lap.

But even a DRS-less Merc should still beat a Caterham. A DRS-less Merc won the last race...

 

[mattythedog]

But even a DRS-less Merc should still beat a Caterham. A DRS-less Merc won the last race...

He was on the medium tire, but I agree with you. There's no way Mercedes should've let that happen.

 

[Jiggins]

But even a DRS-less Merc should still beat a Caterham. A DRS-less Merc won the last race...

But they also thought they'd done enough.

 

[dhandeh]

Qualifying and the Race Start are much more devalued nowadays with the DRS and KERS on offer to pass any car at will effectively. Its a shame the mad frenzy we had back in 2010 has kinda gone now as well as the race start pile-ups.

Rant of the day.

Monaco or Monza normally guarantees a first corner shunt.

 

[Jiggins]

Monaco or Monza normally guarantees a first corner shunt.

Due to slow, tightish and tricky first corners.

 

[Endless-Wilso]

Spa aswell last year was mayham

 

[dhandeh]

Due to slow, tightish and tricky first corners.

Or 24 cars hurtling to the same point of road, all at the same time.

Massa out again in Q2, Alonso struggling and using up tyres and I don't think Ferrari will benefit from rain this weekend...

 

[mattythedog]

Kimi knocked out by his teammate.

 

[Jiggins]

Or 24 cars hurtling to the same point of road, all at the same time.

Massa out again in Q2, Alonso struggling and I don't think Ferrari will benefit from rain this weekend...

Lol, Raikenon (bad spelling) out of Q3.

 

[SilverArrow]

Massa in a lower position than china but I think drove alot better.

 

[Jiggins]

Great drive by daniel riccardo and di resta!

 

[dhandeh]

Whoever crosses the line last in Q3 from the main players, will get pole. The track just keeps on getting faster.

 

[Jiggins]

Whoever crosses the line last in Q3 from the main players, will get pole.

Could be the key.

 

[JosVerstappen]

Kimi and schumi, i am dissapoint....

 

[Endless-Wilso]

Hamilton .Vettel, Rosburg

 

[Endless-Wilso]

 

[ECGadget]

Even with Schumi starting P17, I can say that he has a solid chance of being on the podium, or even winning. He's done it before, plus he has all new tires, most likely the fastest car on the grid, the skill of a legend (though I still see he is a wee bit rusty occasionally) and the fact that this is Michael Schumacher we're talking about.

 

[Endless-Wilso]

RedBull's Back

 

[JosVerstappen]

Fingah!!

 

[GTPorsche]

Finger time yet?

 

[ECGadget]

... for goodness sake.

 

[Dhalism]

I predict Vettel to get pole

wow man spot on

 

[Joshua1994]

Wouldn't really say RBR are back yet. Lets see tomorrow..

 

[Diabolik_za]

Even with Schumi starting P17, I can say that he has a solid chance of being on the podium, or even winning. He's done it before, plus he has all new tires, most likely the fastest car on the grid, the skill of a legend (though I still see he is a wee bit rusty occasionally) and the fact that this is Michael Schumacher we're talking about.

Given his luck, a stray bird will end up in the air intake, destroying his race.

Well done to Red Bull and Vettel, going to be an exciting race tomorrow.

 

[RKanharn]

Brill. The finger is back.

 

[Jiggins]

I predict Vettel to get pole, with Massa second.

Thanks alot lol

 

[ECGadget]

Given his luck, a stray bird will end up in the air intake, destroying his race.

Well done to Red Bull and Vettel, going to be an exciting race tomorrow.

Got a point there mate. I think the first three races, he had a chance to win all of them... but ah well. He's to hoping that his luck is good tmrw! And his Pit crew bolt the wheels in. And he stays clear of Grosjean. And Petrov. And birds. And... hmmm, I see what you mean...

 

[dhandeh]

The 2012 F1 season of surprises keeps on dishing out surprises. I do like the way the cars are very close in performance and it's the individuals input that is making the difference. Good stuff.

Thanks alot lol

Vettel to win.

 

[Peter.]

Fingerboy takes his first pole of the season. I don't think he will be able to match the performance of the McLarens over a race distance, though.

I think tomorrow we will see much of the top ten drop back, while the midfielders and Alonso will start on the Mediums and be able to claw back in the race. Points for Alonso, Raikkonen, Senna, and maybe Hulkenberg. Verne may be able to capitalize as well, but Schumacher for certain will move up the field. He can probably make it into the top 5.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Even with Schumi starting P17, I can say that he has a solid chance of being on the podium, or even winning. He's done it before, plus he has all new tires, most likely the fastest car on the grid, the skill of a legend (though I still see he is a wee bit rusty occasionally) and the fact that this is Michael Schumacher we're talking about.

Too bad it's not that simple, nice dream but if that were the case we'd see more out of him. Even if "this is Michael Shumacher we're talking about" this isn't his field anymore nor has it been since Alonso showed up. Sad fact is even Alonso isn't the number one on the grid but closer to it than Shumi. I do have to agree though that he does have a chance but only due to the tire wear of this 2012 season and a good Merc GP W03