Apr 8, 2007 9:36:56 AM
Apr 8, 2007 9:52:30 AM
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Carlos from Spain said:
- The McLaren cars were practically the same as the ones in Australia, they had no significant improvements, yet they were on par if not better than the Ferraris today. So how interesting the drop in performance of the Ferraris this weekend coincided with the FIA's announcemnet that they were going to be more strict and attentive on checking that the cars comply with regulations like in the flexibility of the rear wings and undersuface...
Apr 8, 2007 10:41:53 AM
Apr 8, 2007 12:39:18 PM
Apr 8, 2007 12:57:38 PM
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Byron said:By the way, I wonder why the team made him stop for the second time so early, and before Alonso, and when he was at less than eight seconds (and going down) from him .....a "little" gift to Fernando?
Apr 8, 2007 1:03:46 PM
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Byron said:By the way, I wonder why the team made him stop for the second time so early, and before Alonso, and when he was at less than eight seconds (and going down) from him .....a "little" gift to Fernando?
It looked like in the second stint Hamilton went very light on fuel load, because after coming into the first stop later than Alonso, he had to come into the second pitstop earlier, so that would explain the drop in the distance with Alonso to 8 seconds, but then after the last stop, the gap opened back up again to 22 seconds.
Apr 8, 2007 3:02:37 PM
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Carlos from Spain said:
I found a few things interesting:
- After a too much conservative first corner at Australia (first time in 25 races that he gave up a position on the strat), Alonso reported he was going to be more agressive this time. He was worried more about Kimi than Massa because Massa and Alonso were starting with used tires, while Kimi and Hamilton were starting with new tires which offer more grip on the start. Hamilton again did a fantastic start.
- The McLaren cars were practically the same as the ones in Australia, they had no significant improvements, yet they were on par if not better than the Ferraris today. So how interesting the drop in performance of the Ferraris this weekend coincided with the FIA's announcemnet that they were going to be more strict and attentive on checking that the cars comply with regulations like in the flexibility of the rear wings and undersuface...
- Alonso's race pace was unreachable. With no one in front this time he was opening the gap right up until the checkered flag. Hamilton may not have the fastest race pace of the bunch yet but he is so cool and smart at the wheel, he made Massa look like the the rokkie today. He held off the two Ferraris like an experienced F1 driver, and played with Massa like a muppetmaster. He clasifies well, he makes great starts, and most important then makes no mistakes at all no matter the preasure, giving him his two well deserved podiums. We may see him win a race towards the end of the season.
- Alonso goes to McLaren and in two races McLaren is winning again, the Alonso/Hamilton/DeLaRosa era car is fast and reliable, and team moral is sky high again after many years, while Renault is down in the sewer.
- Kimi did a good race but didn't seem agressive enough, he is not always going to have an overwealmingly faster car like in Australia. I wonder what would of happened if Schumacher was still in the seat of the Ferrari in this race. Massa may be fast but he showed everybody today what's the difference between a very fast driver and champion material.
- Its a shame the Williams are not quite there yet, would make F1 more exiting than a Ferrari-McLaren duel.
Apr 8, 2007 3:37:52 PM
Apr 8, 2007 8:25:12 PM
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Carlos from Spain said:
I found a few things interesting:
- After a too much conservative first corner at Australia (first time in 25 races that he gave up a position on the strat), Alonso reported he was going to be more agressive this time. He was worried more about Kimi than Massa because Massa and Alonso were starting with used tires, while Kimi and Hamilton were starting with new tires which offer more grip on the start. Hamilton again did a fantastic start.
- The McLaren cars were practically the same as the ones in Australia, they had no significant improvements, yet they were on par if not better than the Ferraris today. So how interesting the drop in performance of the Ferraris this weekend coincided with the FIA's announcemnet that they were going to be more strict and attentive on checking that the cars comply with regulations like in the flexibility of the rear wings and undersuface...
- Alonso's race pace was unreachable. With no one in front this time he was opening the gap right up until the checkered flag. Hamilton may not have the fastest race pace of the bunch yet but he is so cool and smart at the wheel, he made Massa look like the the rokkie today. He held off the two Ferraris like an experienced F1 driver, and played with Massa like a muppetmaster. He clasifies well, he makes great starts, and most important then makes no mistakes at all no matter the preasure, giving him his two well deserved podiums. We may see him win a race towards the end of the season.
- Alonso goes to McLaren and in two races McLaren is winning again, the Alonso/Hamilton/DeLaRosa era car is fast and reliable, and team moral is sky high again after many years, while Renault is down in the sewer.
- Kimi did a good race but didn't seem agressive enough, he is not always going to have an overwealmingly faster car like in Australia. I wonder what would of happened if Schumacher was still in the seat of the Ferrari in this race. Massa may be fast but he showed everybody today what's the difference between a very fast driver and champion material.
- Its a shame the Williams are not quite there yet, would make F1 more exiting than a Ferrari-McLaren duel.
Apr 9, 2007 8:06:34 AM
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Carlos from Spain said:
Thats what McLaren test pilot De La Rosa said while comentating the race live. He was saying during the race how suprised they were at seeing the McLarens keep up with the Ferraris in this second race since the McLaren car was basically the same with only minor changes, that the improvements were planned for Bahrain.
Apr 9, 2007 8:40:48 AM
Apr 9, 2007 1:26:39 PM