2013 UBS Chinese Grand Prix
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- Peasantslayer
I find it strange that so many people are completely writing off Hamilton's chances of victory, Hamilton has proven last year that when he must look after his tyres he can and the Merc of this season is significantly better in terms of tyre preservation than last year. Judging by the speed traps in quali the Merc will be hard to overtake and defend against and judging by practice the Merc can go very long and fast on the harder compound which is what the majority of the race will be run on. I have no idea what to expect but for anyone to suggest he or Rosberg is out of it is daft.
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- GTP_Tyrrell
My money is on Webber; Singapore is still fresh in my memory.
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I completely agree. Don't count Mercedes out just yet.
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- bramturismo
On the other hand, don't forget how Mercedes took a victory from start to finish at Malaysia last year, then took pole in China, and then they did basically nothing during the second half of the season.
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- chromatic9
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- IceManPJN
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TyrrellRacing
I don't see how anyone could bank on a guy starting at the rear. Sure, on occasion a driver starts back there and passes most if the field, but it's rare, and I don't see Mark doing it.
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Webber started 18th last year and finished 3rd. It is possible.
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- F1fan1
Alonso won in Malaysia last year. Rosberg took pole and won the race last year.
Mercedes have always been strong here. Rosberg lead here in 2010 and 2011. I wouldn't rule him or Lewis out of winning today.
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- HamiltonMP427
So Glorious...not really, but great montage of nothing happening when something should have.
Also I bet Nikki is asking Lewis if they are still on to see Rush when it comes out.
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- Wardez
- Wardez
Webber starting from pitlane. New transmission geared for better straightline speed and a less aggressive setup to manage the tires better.
www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/106740
Keep a good eye on him! He's gonna storm the field. Remember he went 18th to third, finishing 2 seconds behind Vettel here before.
If he gets on the podium as clean as he usually races (and gets there without the help of super lucky safety car periods) it'll easily hammer in the point that Mark's much better at going wheel-to-wheel than Seb.
Get ready guys, this race is going to be ****ing epic.
www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/106740
Keep a good eye on him! He's gonna storm the field. Remember he went 18th to third, finishing 2 seconds behind Vettel here before.
If he gets on the podium as clean as he usually races (and gets there without the help of super lucky safety car periods) it'll easily hammer in the point that Mark's much better at going wheel-to-wheel than Seb.
Get ready guys, this race is going to be ****ing epic.
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- MattyTheDog
At least it's a slightly less antisocial start time today. The thing I'm most looking forward to is seeing what Jenson and Vettel can do with their alternate strategy.
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- SpacedustDaddy
Beattie said it best: "in two-wheels there is no radio, no radio communications"
I say do away with radios and go back to pit boards only. If your tyre is going down, so be it. If you're having hydraulic problems, too bad. Your engine blows up on the last lap, oh well.
I say do away with radios and go back to pit boards only. If your tyre is going down, so be it. If you're having hydraulic problems, too bad. Your engine blows up on the last lap, oh well.
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- MattyTheDog
Martin Brundle just barged in on DC's interview. 
