The Official 2010 F1 Thread!!!!!!

[E30Kaiser]

I thought when it immediately happened that this was a possibility, but after watching it a second time I thought if he had applied the brakes he would have for sure stopped in the middle of the track right after a blind turn and been a danger to more people than just Rosberg.

[z31maniac]

So Berger is accusing Weber of trying to take out Alonso or Hamilton after his shunt by letting his car role across the track.

http://formula-one.speedtv.com/article/f1-webber-tried-to-take-out-rivals

At first I thought horseshit, but after watching the replay it could have some merrit, but I doubt it.

I thought when it immediately happened that this was a possibility, but after watching it a second time I thought if he had applied the brakes he would have for sure stopped in the middle of the track right after a blind turn and been a danger to more people than just Rosberg.

Also if you watch the race, after he smacked the wall, the right rear went flat with possible suspension damage and the right front was off the ground.

I thought this same thing as well, but it's not like he could have controlled where he was hit, and I can't imagine a driver would knowingly drive to get his car hit at 100+mph while a sitting duck.

[tg318is]

Also if you watch the race, after he smacked the wall, the right rear went flat with possible suspension damage and the right front was off the ground.

I thought this same thing as well, but it's not like he could have controlled where he was hit, and I can't imagine a driver would knowingly drive to get his car hit at 100+mph while a sitting duck.

Yea, when his back left hit the wall/ suspension broke the front right lifted off the ground too. I can really see how he could have control over a car going backwards at that speed over mud and grass. yep.

[Hick]

All drivers are told to take their hands off the wheel when its going to hit a wall/car/dog. By the time Webber got his hands back on the wheel he was already in the middle of the road. Best thing to do was to roll back out of the way.

It was a shame for Nico, he was flying! Any easy podium IMO. He has his best chance to win a race next season.

[323iNathan]

Thats what everyone was saying about this time last year when he signed with brawn... haha

But power to him, I've always rated Rosberg, but he's been stuck in a williams. He's definitely proven himself this season.

[Erick]

What a fantastic qualifying session!! Hulkenberg just took everyone by surprise!! Alonso is well behind both Red Bulls. This season is still far from over!

[E-Thirty]

Fucking go Hulkenbeg! Wow, almost a full second ahead of Vettel!

[elsabor67]

Everyone was in shock when they saw Hulkenberg dropping time like it was going out of style!!!! Big TIME kudos for him.

Webber & Vettel are very very close time wise. One of the German commentators spoke with Christian Horner and looks like he asked him a Vettel/Webber question and you could see his face get somewhat aggravated. I wish I had learned german :(

Alonso and Hamilton rounding out and probably pace and wait until one of the top 3 screw up.

[Jon325i]

Awesome quali today - Hulkenburg impressed everyone. His timing with tire selection as the dry line was shaping up couldn't have been more perfect. The middle sector was causing headaches for everyone with the changing conditions. I wonder how many were running a dry set-up for Sunday since all weather indicators show good conditions for the race.

My greatest concern for Hulkenburg now is being at the head of the pack with 3 title contenders breathing down his neck....psychologically this could mess with him since he's a rookie and his first pole position. I just hope he can stay composed and deliver a solid race tomorrow by staying out of harms' way while bringing home some much-needed points.

I suspect the Rebulls will get by him and its going to be a Vettel/Webber contest. This track seems to suit the RB chassis better than McLaren. Should be a great race.

Jon

[YAN-3]

haha no way! go Hulk, but srsly for the race its Webber or die

[Dave]

Kind of a nightmare for Red Bull - they needed Webber in front of Vettel.

Well done Hulk!!!!

[QUKBMER]

I wished that SPEED still did FIA/WRC still like they used to. Its a damn shame because we could have a thread for that too. Anybody but ferrari this year.:giggle:

[Jean]

Awesome qualy! can't wait for the race

[Hick]

When Hulk signed with Williams at the beginning of the year after winning Gp2 last year i went on and on talking about how great he would be in F1. Glad to see some of that is coming true.

Hulk will be fast tomorrow but i dont expect him to do any better than 6th. He will be 3rd at the end of the first lap.

[elsabor67]

And the controversy continues.....I saw this piece on motorsports.com in regards to comments from Sebastian Vettel about his teammate Webber:

"Meanwhile, at Red Bull, Sebastian Vettel has revealed that his relationship with teammate Mark Webber is near irreconcilable.

"Quite a few things have happened this season," the German told Frankfurter Allgemeinen Zeitung newspaper.

"Let's put it this way: we will probably never be friends," added Vettel."

I can see now that if something happens that Vettel cannot finish the race, I would not doubt that the blame be placed on Webber. What a shame.