Now let's get that to translate into race pace. If so, Schumi takes Rosberg at the start and game over!

 

C'mon Kimi!!

1. Nico Rosberg (Dui-Mercedes)
2. Michael Schumacher (Dui-Mercedes)
3. Samui Kobayashi (Jap-Sauber)
4. Kimi Räikkönen (Fin-Lotus)
5. Jenson Button (GBr-McLaren)
6. Mark Webber (Aus-Red Bull)
7. Lewis Hamilton (GBr-McLaren)
8. Sergio Perez (Mex-Sauber)
9. Fernando Alonso (Spa-Ferrari)
10. Romain Grosjean (Fra-Lotus)
11. Sebastian Vettel (Dui-Red Bull)
12. Felipe Massa (Bra-Ferrari)

 

hmmm,..

I feel a bit insecure concerning predictions now..

the worst thing is,Vettel feels good with the car and does not know why he ran those times..

 

I missed qualifying but why did hammy get a 5 spot penalty.

 

I might be wrong but I think a gearbox change.

 

yes he had to do that,..tough luck

 

Yep, Hammy had to have an unscheduled gearbox change.

Personally, I highly doubt Mercedes will be able to keep the cars on the circuit during the race lol; either their tires will give out or they're going to just f up. They haven't resolved their tire issue and it's going to open them up to unavoidable mistakes.

This might sound crazy but banzai Kobayashi actually might have a shot at podium if he can maintain his race pace. The Sauber car has the legs for it and has the tire endurance that the Mercs don't have.

It's going to be another interesting race. Throw in the early wet and cooler conditions on race day and you have another justle of the grid pecking order.

 

Go benz

 

In my opinion, this sounds like the mercedes set up is too much for qualifying and not enough towards race.

Vettel's car on the other hand is most likely to be set up more for the race.

Good job for the Mercs.

 

^you can`t just put it like that without considering all the other aspects


especially the weather now

way too cold

plus i think quite a few will fly off after one of their front tires blocking in that infamous corner...we`ll see