2012 Malaysian Grand Prix

[CodeRedR51]

Obviously they couldn't handle it, half the field on wets were going off. And who wants to watch a race, when everyone is going no more than 100 km/h.

This.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

They're supposedly the best drivers in the world, get paid millions per year and they're not racing? Prost, Senna, Schumacher and so on have all raced in worse conditions and they won't race now? Great for the sports image...

Just cause they raced in it, doesn't make it right. Also the Tilke tracks of today aren't exactly like those of yester-years. Flooded corners are a big issue along with the major visibility issues. They're not Dakar rally cars, major issues occur when they run through big standing pools of water.

 

[Lizard]

They're supposedly the best drivers in the world, get paid millions per year and they're not racing? Prost, Senna, Schumacher and so on have all raced in worse conditions and they won't race now? Great for the sports image...

Yes and I remember they all almost died at least once. Well Senna did

 

[superbike81]

Guys also raced with leather helmets back in the day. Safety is paramount. I don't want to see any of these guys dead or seriously injured because they were racing on a flooded track. A spin is so easy in these conditions and if you can't see what's going on 10ft in front of you, a terrible crash is inevitable.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Guys also raced with leather helmets back in the day. Safety is paramount. I don't want to see any of these guys dead or seriously injured because they were racing on a flooded track. A spin is so easy in these conditions and if you can't see what's going on 10ft in front of you, a terrible crash is inevitable.

obviously common sense is out the window with some fans. Many seem to love when a car sails through the air like a F-22, only to nose dive and wreck in some soggy sand pit.

 

[gorsad]

HRT in 10th, they must be begging for the race not to restart.

 

[Sleek Stratos]

I agree with stopping as well. Full wet tires and massive downforce isn't keeping any F1 car on track with that much water falling. Complaining that drivers should be out there risking injuries in conditions that wouldn't allow actual racing (which is why I thought we tuned in at these hours) is pointless.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

HRT in 10th, they must be begging for the race not to restart.

Hey at least they can say something the other two can't

 

[RTSolvalou]

I think half the race needs to be completed even just to get half points?

 

[CodeRedR51]

15 minutes and I'm hitting the sack.

 

[Tom]

Good to see that you need team personnel to queue for the john.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

I think half the race needs to be completed even just to get half points?

I thought it was 70% or 75?

 

[Centura]

Sunset at 7:23 PM.

 

[C-ZETA]

I thought it was 70% or 75?

3/4 distance for full points yes.

 

[livemusic]

Ah well, think I'll go back to bed...

 

[Joie de vivre!]

so whats the point in wet weather tyres, when conditions which require wet weather tyres bring out the safety car instead?

 

[kmg43]

Button is known as being good in these conditions and the last thing he said on his radio was "sector 3 is a lake". it must be really wet.

 

[Tom]

Crofty needs to stop describing how he likes his women.

 

[F1 fan]

I think half the race needs to be completed even just to get half points?

No, the leader only has to complete two laps for half points to be awarded.

6.5 If a race is suspended under Article 41, and cannot be resumed, no points will be awarded if the leader has completed less than two laps, half points will be awarded if the leader has completed more than two laps but less than 75% of the original race distance and full points will be awarded if the leader has completed 75% or more of the original race distance.

 

[PAWEL17]

Ah well, think I'll go back to bed...

Mmm, for me though, i'm going to go watch a movie.

 

[Grayfox]

That bird was cute.

I wonder if they can redo the race the next day since only 9 laps have been done.

 

[CodeRedR51]

so whats the point in wet weather tyres, when conditions which require wet weather tyres bring out the safety car instead?

It's more than just "wet" out there.

 

[Alex p.]

That bird was cute.

I wonder if they can redo the race the next day since only 9 laps have been done.

7 of which under the safety car...

 

[SilverArrow]

so whats the point in wet weather tyres, when conditions which require wet weather tyres bring out the safety car instead?

That was beyond wet, that was pretty much flooded.

 

[F1 fan]

I thought it was 70% or 75?

75% or more for full points. 2 laps or more for half points.

That bird was cute.

Agreed.

I wonder if they can redo the race the next day since only 9 laps have been done.

Not likely. Depends on when the cargo needs to be sent.

 

[Cap'n Jack]

At least I was able to eat my dinner without trying to watch a race at the same time.

 

[SuperSic]

Button is known as being good in these conditions and the last thing he said on his radio was "sector 3 is a lake". it must be really wet.

He is known to have good timing on choosing tires in changing conditions. Quite different.

I didn't hear Hamilton protest and he is 1st.

 

[astrosdude91]

Interesting that Vettel seems to be the only driver to actually hold their own umbrella.

 

[neljack]

Interesting that Vettel seems to be the only driver to actually hold their own umbrella.

You're really bored like me, arent you?

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Interesting that Vettel seems to be the only driver to actually hold their own umbrella.

I hear he can balance it on his one index finger