F1 in 2013

[Terry Oxandale]

Uuuggg. Watched the start, FF until I saw a Red Bull pull over, and with my hopes dashed as it was only Webber, I then erased the recording knowing the inevitable. Why I dislike Vettel is still a conundrum for me.

 

[Mesa]

I enjoyed Mark Webber's comments on Top Gear when asked about the "24" command where Vettle was instructed (and ignored) to hold a certain lap time. "My Dad told me not to hit boys".

Vettle is the best driver, but the child is hard to like as a person IMO.

 

[Pete McCluskey.]

Highlight of the race Kimi, who still hasn't been paid btw.

 

[Pete McCluskey.]

Vettel must be furious, this is all people are talking about.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTZSnqPp2NU]Räikkönen: Don't shout there fucker... (Team radio) - India 2013 - YouTube[/ame]

 

[Pete McCluskey.]

An interesting take on things at Red Bull.
Why Won't Red Bull Racing Share Its Secret Technology With Mark Webber? - Forbes


Well done Sebastian Vettel Four times world Champion!

 

[Keith]

Brawn to leave Mercedes at the end of the 2013 season.

 

[Pete McCluskey.]

Brawn to leave Mercedes at the end of the 2013 season.

Williams or Mclaren?

 

[Keith]

That's a tricky one. I would guess at Honda to be honest, overseeing their engine program. McLaren might be awkward and Pat is at Williams, so my first guess would be Honda, 2nd Mclaren, 3d Williams.

Of course, he could surprise everyone by going back to Ferrari or even retiring altogether!

I can't see Merc achieving much now with Lowe, Wolff & Lauda to be honest.

 

[Pete McCluskey.]

Yes I didn't think of Honda, that is logical.

 

[David Morton]

Remember Pat and Ross were part of Benetton F1 at Enstone in the mid nineties. I would favour going to Williams quite strongly and for Williams to return to the top step
by 2016 or sooner.

 

[Jack]

Yep! My bet would be Williams or Honda, in that order.

 

[Pete McCluskey.]

Webber on pole, I wonder what will happen this time? KERS failure, poor pitstop, bad strategy, wheel nut loose? Can someone ask Marko?

 

[Paul Brameld]

GO AUSSIE GO !!! :shout::shout:

 

[Keith]

Webber on pole, I wonder what will happen this time? KERS failure, poor pitstop, bad strategy, wheel nut loose? Can someone ask Marko?

All of the above I expect Pete....

 

[Robert May Eng.]

I would imagine with the drivers title in the bag and the constructors a formality that the remaining four races will be used to fart about with next years developments. With very limited winter testing thats a fair jump on the competition. Weber will probably be allowed a few moments of glory.

Bob

 

[David Morton]

Weber. Glory?

Why........?

 

[Robert May Eng.]

Weber. Glory?

Why........?

Because Petal has won they dont need to turn off the luck valve anymore:lol::lipsrsealed:

Bob

 

[Pete McCluskey.]

All of the above I expect Pete....

Well only the configuration of the second clutch, and a KERS problem. Pretty good really, Marko will be furious.

 

[Pete McCluskey.]

Actually, Vettel did a superb job of both driving very fast and conserving tires.

 

[Doc Kaler]

Not sure why all of the "heartburn" over Vettel's success?

I will be at the COTA F1 again this year despite a "lock-in" for driver and constructor's championships. I am interested to see what transpires between Mercedes and Ferrari. I look at the struggle of the next "gen" of drivers just beginning to make an impact, Rossberg, Grosjean (sp?), Hulckenberg, Perez. I enjoy watching their development.

The tires are what they are. Next year, who knows what the chassis, tires and engines will look like?