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09-26-2009, 07:03 AM
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Oh, Rubens! 
09-26-2009, 07:06 AM
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It will be interesting to see the top 10 car weights in two hours.
And I really wonder why McLaren continually sabotages Kovalainen's qualifying position with stupid fuel loads compared to Hamilton...
Idiots.
And I really wonder why McLaren continually sabotages Kovalainen's qualifying position with stupid fuel loads compared to Hamilton...
Idiots.
09-26-2009, 12:10 PM
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I was wrong! Kovalainen's car is only 4kg heavier than Hamilton. 
1. Hamilton = 660,5kg
2. Vettel = 651,0kg
3. Rosberg = 657,5kg
4. Webber = 654,5kg
5. Alonso = 658,0kg
6. Glock = 660,5kg
7. Heidfeld = 650,0kg
8. Kubica = 664,0kg
9. Kovalainen = 664,5kg
10. Barrichello = 655,5kg
1. Hamilton = 660,5kg
2. Vettel = 651,0kg
3. Rosberg = 657,5kg
4. Webber = 654,5kg
5. Alonso = 658,0kg
6. Glock = 660,5kg
7. Heidfeld = 650,0kg
8. Kubica = 664,0kg
9. Kovalainen = 664,5kg
10. Barrichello = 655,5kg
09-27-2009, 01:08 PM
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Well, at least BMW scored a point with Kubica's 8th place finish.
09-28-2009, 06:03 AM
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I was intrigued with the concept of F1 night races when the idea was proposed, but after 2 years of Singapore, I think they aught to move on. It might be great if you are there (as it is with all races) but it's just not compelling TV. I'd much rather see Canada back on the schedule.
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Originally Posted by MiamiPhill' post='1019091' date='Sep 28 2009, 04:03 PM
I was intrigued with the concept of F1 night races when the idea was proposed, but after 2 years of Singapore, I think they aught to move on. It might be great if you are there (as it is with all races) but it's just not compelling TV. I'd much rather see Canada back on the schedule.
I agree, I think there are other tracks which have more to offer in the way of racing. You get the closer racing through incidents and the safety car laps, but there's nothing worse than seeing a BMW or other cars being stuck behind a slower Mercedes
That Renault punishment, or lack thereof, is still eating me up and I find it difficult to motivate myself to support F1 at the moment. I'm still interested to see if Baracello gets past Button to take the drivers championship, but other than that its just all about controversy, manufacturers dropping out and people winning races that have little impact on the championship.
To finish on a positive note, it was good to see Hamilton and Glock do well, after struggling through much of the season with cars that were not competitive.
I'm hoping F1 gives me some reasons to write more positive posts again soon.....
09-28-2009, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by MiamiPhill' post='1019091' date='Sep 28 2009, 09:03 AM
I was intrigued with the concept of F1 night races when the idea was proposed, but after 2 years of Singapore, I think they aught to move on. It might be great if you are there (as it is with all races) but it's just not compelling TV. I'd much rather see Canada back on the schedule.
09-28-2009, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by MiamiPhill' post='1019091' date='Sep 28 2009, 04:03 PM
I'd much rather see Canada back on the schedule.
Canada is on the provisional schedule for next year's race meetings.
09-28-2009, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Lancaster' post='1019276' date='Sep 28 2009, 02:14 PM
Does anyone know why there are no USA teams in F1?