2013 F1 Thread

[jetlagger]

Great qualy action. Cracking last lap

I'm here in AUH, saw the quals. yesterday & will be trackside later today to witness the wonderful event.
Webber should have a good day & the whole atmosphere is euphoric, along with the gorgeous weather.

 

[SeatBackForward]

He did it again..

 

[moa999]

Looked good initially, just another second gear issue

 

[moa999]

And with Webber into p2, looks like a multi 12 procession to the end

 

[whatmeworry]

I have to agree with the conspiracy theorists, that Red Bull have been giving Mark Webber the dodgy car and probably pulling all the good parts out of his car to give to Vetel.

 

[jetlagger]

I have to agree with the conspiracy theorists, that Red Bull have been giving Mark Webber the dodgy car and probably pulling all the good parts out of his car to give to Vetel.

Your conspiracy theory..?? Tough race.. fast track.

 

[serfty]

I have to agree with the conspiracy theorists, that Red Bull have been giving Mark Webber the dodgy car and probably pulling all the good parts out of his car to give to Vetel.

no need for parts, just a little tweak to software ...

 

[Flashback]

At least they bypassed the fine this time
Video: Double doughnuts - Vettel Webber celebrate 1-2 - F1 Fanatic

 

[JessicaTam]

Mark Webber currently being interviewed on Top Gear.

 

[JessicaTam]

JC: "Are you going to miss your team-mate"?

MW: "My dad said I should never hit boys".

Priceless.

 

[docjames]

Moves starting to happen.

Massa to Williams
Perez is leaving McLaren (what's the bet he's taking the Pemex money to Lotus)
Force India and Sauber still have seats too.

 

[pgsdiver]

It now looks like Heikki Kovaleinen will be driving the last two races for Lotus, before a mooted return with Caterham next year. I'd like this, as Heikki has always been a popular driver in my house.

 

[hummel]

It now looks like Heikki Kovaleinen will be driving the last two races for Lotus, before a mooted return with Caterham next year. I'd like this, as Heikki has always been a popular driver in my house.

Great to see him back, a genuine fast driver.

 

[Buzzard]

Great to see him back, a genuine fast driver.

..... but he should be in a better car than a Caterham.

 

[hummel]

..... but he should be in a better car than a Caterham.

For sure, would love to see him a fast car!

 

[pgsdiver]

Well if this morning's race is an indication of what Pirelli are threatening to do with the tyres next year it'll be disappointing.
At least, though, there will likely be plenty of new variables and failures as the teams get to grips with the new regs.

Shame for Webber in the US, he seems to have an uncanny ability to lose out on starts, and I'm no conspiracy theorist.

 

[hummel]

Well if this morning's race is an indication of what Pirelli are threatening to do with the tyres next year it'll be disappointing.
At least, though, there will likely be plenty of new variables and failures as the teams get to grips with the new regs.

Shame for Webber in the US, he seems to have an uncanny ability to lose out on starts, and I'm no conspiracy theorist.

His start this morning was actually better than Vettels, however Seb had track position obviously. As always the Lotus got off the line quickly and makes the RBR look slower in comparison.

 

[Flashback]

Just about ready to kick off the last F1 GP for Webber who is 4th on the grid. Let's hope for a podium position!

 

[hummel]

Up watching the final race of the year.

Here's hoping mark has a great final race, been a pleasure watching him over the years!

 

[Flashback]

Up watching the final race of the year.

Here's hoping mark has a great final race, been a pleasure watching him over the years!

He's just pulled off a great pass past Alonso to sit in 2nd place behind Vettel who looks unstoppable already with a 9 second lead.