Official Formula 1 2010 Thread: Shanghai International Circuit guide

AK370Z · 04-19-2010, 10:42 PM

Pretty cool track.

Lets keep this thread for ALL 2010 F1 discussions. So with that said, anyone saw Alonso overtake team-mate Massa in pit lane?

BBC Sport - F1 - Ferrari play down Alonso overtake on team-mate Massa

(lower you volume. Loud music

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Xan · 04-19-2010, 10:47 PM

A race is a race..

So I don't blame him...

Barcelona is up next!

m4a1mustang · 04-19-2010, 10:50 PM

Honestly I'm pretty annoyed that the only thing keeping F1 interesting this year is the weather.

And whether or not Red Bull can keep the wheels on the car... literally.

Xan · 04-19-2010, 10:52 PM

Seeing Schumi "struggle" is somewhat fun to watch as well...

m4a1mustang · 04-19-2010, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Xan

Seeing Schumi "struggle" is somewhat fun to watch as well...

I'm pretty disappointed. I wasn't a big Schumi fan when he was at Ferrari but I really wanted to see him do well. I'd say it's mostly the car but Rosberg is having a pretty good go with it so we'll see. I hope he can get into contention by the end of the year, but I am sure they knew it'd take some time... which is why they gave him a 3 year deal.

Xan · 04-19-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I'm pretty disappointed. I wasn't a big Schumi fan when he was at Ferrari but I really wanted to see him do well. I'd say it's mostly the car but Rosberg is having a pretty good go with it so we'll see. I hope he can get into contention by the end of the year, but I am sure they knew it'd take some time... which is why they gave him a 3 year deal.

I agree, never was a big fan of him either, but I'm sure he'll pull some entertaining moves again...

m4a1mustang · 04-19-2010, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Xan

I agree, never was a big fan of him either, but I'm sure he'll pull some entertaining moves again...

He just better get fast enough so he can do them up front, on TV.

All of the cars should be getting some big upgrades for the European stretch so maybe things will get interesting... but man, given the current rules we need to have on and off rain to make the races interesting... the dry ones are snoozers.

Xan · 04-19-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

He just better get fast enough so he can do them up front, on TV.

All of the cars should be getting some big upgrades for the European stretch so maybe things will get interesting... but man, given the current rules we need to have on and off rain to make the races interesting... the dry ones are snoozers.

Yeah not a fan of the "must run the two compounds on dry" rule either...
Just have them run what they think makes them faster...

m4a1mustang · 04-19-2010, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Xan

Yeah not a fan of the "must run the two compounds on dry" rule either...
Just have them run what they think makes them faster...

Agreed. I said this in another F1 thread and I'll say it again... they need ONE compound only... SUPER SOFT. If the tires can't hold up to a race distance of hot laps the racing will be much better. They need to slide around and practice a bit of tire management.

kevr6 · 04-19-2010, 11:50 PM

No one has mentioned the new points process or the required summer break!
Also the lack of testing!!
I still feel that this has been a great season so far!
Hamilton, Alonso & Vettel are the best drivers on the circuit now!! (My Opinion)
Petrov, Rosberg, & Schumi will be catching up soon!!

dad · 04-20-2010, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

Lets keep this thread for ALL 2010 F1 discussions. So with that said, anyone saw Alonso overtake team-mate Massa in pit lane?

Hamilton did a lot worse than that! He was trying to pass some one while still being in the pit area(pit stop was finished, going back out to race). He's becoming a danger to himself and every one else! Last I heard he wasn't even penalized for that!

Xan · 04-20-2010, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kevr6

No one has mentioned the new points process or the required summer break!
Also the lack of testing!!
I still feel that this has been a great season so far!
Hamilton, Alonso & Vettel are the best drivers on the circuit now!! (My Opinion)
Petrov, Rosberg, & Schumi will be catching up soon!!

Not a Button fan?
You know he's got the most points this season and won the previous season, right?

kevr6 · 04-20-2010, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

Hamilton did a lot worse than that! He was trying to pass some one while still being in the pit area(pit stop was finished, going back out to race). He's becoming a danger to himself and every one else! Last I heard he wasn't even penalized for that!

Ahh, he came out and Vettel got next to him...they both raced...happens all the time! "danger to himself and everyone else!"? If he were German and held the record for world titles, being agressive would be ok, but he's not so he is dangerous! He passed more cars in the field then any other driver and made it to the 2nd podium spot after 4 pits!! It's also alright for Alonso to be aggressive and nip his own teammate entering the pits. We won't talk about his shady backround w/ Renault.

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Originally Posted by Xan

Not a Button fan?
You know he's got the most points this season and won the previous season, right?
__________________

I've watched Jenson for years trying to compete at the level of the champions and never coming close! Last year Brawn had a vehicle with an edge over the field and he won the championship early in the year and had a cushion for the second part of the season were he performed in a lackluster manner. He has an opportunity and jumps on it with Mclaren so far has not dominated. His driving is not exciting with minimal passing on the circuit but great pit/tire strategy. Lewis took two seasons to capture the title. !!Worst nightmare for some folks!!

Bottom line! Watch and see!! Multiple races with bad qualifying positions that require passing the whole field to get good point positions...that's entertainment! I may be going to Canada this year...crossing fingers things work out!

Titan1080 · 04-21-2010, 12:51 AM

Malaysia was a good race to watch, some pretty fast guys fighting through traffic! I'm no fan of Alonso but he drove phenomenally well considering his busted gearbox. Good to see Rosberg doing well, I've always thought he had the talent to run at the front, just get him in a car to match. Shaping up to be an interesting season, hope the Euro races are more like the last three, only dry!

sig11 · 04-21-2010, 06:49 PM

Aaa My thread got one-upped.

I expect Schumi to pull it together before the end of the season. If they can get a grip on the tire wear I think he'll pick up a lot. Speaking of tires.. I think two suppliers could be an interesting change. How long ago was it that we went to a sole tire supplier? Was it like 2007?

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sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 18	Aaa My thread got one-upped. I expect Schumi to pull it together before the end of the season. If they can get a grip on the tire wear I think he'll pick up a lot. Speaking of tires.. I think two suppliers could be an interesting change. How long ago was it that we went to a sole tire supplier? Was it like 2007?

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