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Live Commenting: China - Qualifying

BMW have been known for mediocre Free Practice times that translate into solid performances for the rest of the weekend. Heidfeld is known for being behind Kubica the majority of the time. What does it mean, then, that Heidfeld pulled out all the stops in FP3 to top the timesheets by 0.074 seconds?

Hamilton would have wanted to lead all three sessions, but I’m sure he can console himself with being second in FP3. The McLaren looks superb at the moment, although both drivers did struggle to keep the car on track at various points throughout the sessions. The Ferrari boys don’t appear to have any pace, not if you go by their latest times. However, Free Practice is not the be all and end all of everything, and it remains to be seen what will happen in the next hour.

Barrichello popped up into third at one point, and whilst he was pushed down to 11th by the time the session had finished, this is still an impressive showing from the Honda. He was in front of both Ferrari’s, and Vettel, while Button held off Alonso for 15th in the timesheets. All very curious.

Webber suffered the indignity of a massive engine failure, the Red Bull pouring thick plumes of smoke from the back. This may be worrying for the other three Renault runners for the upcoming sessions, especially if they recall how dodgy the Renault power plant was earlier in the season.

Keeping everything mind, and of course the fact that there’s a championship at stake here, I want your predictions. Who’ll be on pole? Will there be any surprise knockouts? Will Massa manage to line up ahead of Hamilton? Share your thoughts in the Live Commenting Live… Thing.

Also, let us know where you are, how you’re watching, and whether it’s time for breakfast. Thankfully, ITV do know about qualifying so we will be watching that, whilst looking at the live timing, and probably tuning in to 5live as well. Who says we can’t multitask? See you in the comments!

Written on October 18th, 2008 at 06:00 am by Christine.
Posted in Live Comments
Tags: China, Commentary, F1, Formula 1, Grand Prix, Live Commenting, Qualifying, Shanghai International

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October 18th, 2008 at 06:01Jeremy said:
Go Christine & me
October 18th, 2008 at 06:03me said:
Go Christine & me

Aww. And Lewis?
October 18th, 2008 at 06:03Christine said:
Oops, that was me, not “me”.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:03Jeremy said:
He doesn’t need my help…
October 18th, 2008 at 06:04Christine said:
Jeremy: 18/10/2008 at 06:03

He doesn’t need my help…

Maybe you’re his good luck charm?
October 18th, 2008 at 06:05Alianora La Canta said:
Come on Force India! (They need all the support they can get after this morning…)
October 18th, 2008 at 06:06Jeremy said:
I am nervous about this weekend. Or is that excited?

I predict Lewis will be on Pole Position. But, I’m worried that he is due a mechanical failure in the race.

He needs to finish 11 points ahead of Massa and 10 ahead of Kubica so I can relax for Brazil.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:07Jeremy said:
Were there naps to be had in Sidepodcast Towers?
October 18th, 2008 at 06:09Alianora La Canta said:
I’ve been up since 3:40am, and am quite happy with not napping. I’m thinking of getting breakfast soon, and then I’ll be in TV-watching mode.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:10Dom said:
Morning guys. Just filling myself in on FP3.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:11Christine said:
Were there naps to be had in Sidepodcast Towers?

Not for me, but I was sleeping before FP3, whilst me stayed up. Have just woken him.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:12Christine said:
Morning guys. Just filling myself in on FP3.

Morning Dom. You didn’t miss too much, just Webber going boom.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:12Jordan Allen said:
Predictions!

Pole on Pole!

Massa 2nd

Alonso 3rd

Kimi 4th

5th Trulli

Blown Engine on his first run puts Hamilton P20.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:16Dom said:
Noooooo! Not Steve again!
October 18th, 2008 at 06:17Alianora La Canta said:
Now you know why I’m not going to watch the TV until a little later…
October 18th, 2008 at 06:17Christine said:
Noooooo! Not Steve again!

He wouldn’t want to miss the possibility of LH being champion.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:18me said:
morning.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:19SteveintheUK said:
Hi All

Finally made it back, sorry for missing FP3, had to go and fix my mates car. He has just had it serviced but for some reason the garage had unpluged his alternator and not plugged in back in again. so he got stuck with a dead battery.

Don’t you just love those 2am phone calls for help?
October 18th, 2008 at 06:19neil said:
morning all!

ITV stream going yet?
October 18th, 2008 at 06:20me said:
ITV stream going yet?

just looking. don’t think so.

Don’t you just love those 2am phone calls for help?

always!
October 18th, 2008 at 06:21SteveintheUK said:
neil: 18/10/2008 at 06:19

morning all!
ITV stream going yet?

Yes The ITV Live Feed is working, but my video and audio are way out of sinc.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:23me said:
http://www.justin.tv/ryukin
October 18th, 2008 at 06:26Jordan Allen said:
What is the password in case I need it for ryukin?
October 18th, 2008 at 06:26Flibster said:
Christine: 18/10/2008 at 06:12

Morning guys. Just filling myself in on FP3.

Morning Dom. You didn’t miss too much, just Webber going boom.

So thats stuffed his race then. 10 place penalty.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:27me said:
What is the password in case I need it for ryukin?

not a clue, sorry.

have embedded it. seems okay at the moment. looking for others just in case.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:28SteveintheUK said:
So if Webber was so far down the table because his engine blew, what is Glocks reason for only being 17th? apart from being in Christine’s FR team.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:29Christine said:
So thats stuffed his race then. 10 place penalty.

Unless he has the joker still?
October 18th, 2008 at 06:29Jordan Allen said:
So if Webber was so far down the table because his engine blew, what is Glocks reason for only being 17th? apart from being in Christine’s FR team.

That’s reason enough….
October 18th, 2008 at 06:29me said:
So if Webber was so far down the table because his engine blew, what is Glocks reason for only being 17th? apart from being in Christine’s FR team.

hehe. not the teams home gp?

have no clue actually, but alonso wasn’t doing any better either.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:30Flibster said:
Unless he has the joker still?

Nope. Used that in Italy.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:30Flibster said:
“There isn’t no pace there…”

Yes Mark…
October 18th, 2008 at 06:30Christine said:
Nope. Used that in Italy.

Ah. Stuffed then, yes.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:32SteveintheUK said:
I still can’t believe that the stewards think they can get away with giving Bourdais that penalty for leaving the pit line and then still think that everybody is going to think that they aren’t in Ferrari’s back pocket.

How wrong was that ruling?
October 18th, 2008 at 06:33me said:
How wrong was that ruling?

wrong enough that the fia won’t even talk to itv about it.

maintain radio silence boys.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:34Jordan Allen said:

Nope. Used that in Italy.

Ah. Stuffed then, yes.

Aim for 15th in Q Mark…you will only drop 5 places..
October 18th, 2008 at 06:34Bluray said:
have embedded it. seems okay at the moment. looking for others just in case.

http://p2pstation.net/ password: P2PSTATION.NET

in case ryukin fails
October 18th, 2008 at 06:34me said:
in case ryukin fails

ta blueray.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:35Christine said:
The Porsche’s have been out on track earlier, and the track is still nice and warm - 35 degrees at last check.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:36SteveintheUK said:
Anybody seem Lou on here yet? It’s not like her to be late.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:36me said:
Anybody seem Lou on here yet? It’s not like her to be late.

haven’t all day.

must be sleeping in.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:37Jordan Allen said:

me: 18/10/2008 at 06:36

Anybody seem Lou on here yet? It’s not like her to be late.

haven’t all day.
must be sleeping in.

Anybody seem Lou on here yet? It’s not like her to be late.

haven’t all day.

Ollie, use your mystic powers to determine Lou’s whereabouts….
October 18th, 2008 at 06:38SteveintheUK said:
me: 18/10/2008 at 06:36

haven’t all day.
must be sleeping in.

Lazy girl, and it’s not even a school night.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:39Christine said:
SteveintheUK: 18/10/2008 at 06:38

me: 18/10/2008 at 06:36
haven’t all day. must be sleeping in.

Lazy girl, and it’s not even a school night.

You mean sensible!
October 18th, 2008 at 06:40SteveintheUK said:
Christine: 18/10/2008 at 06:39

You mean sensible!

If she was sensible she would have dropped Button from her FR team after the first 4 or 5 races. She’s must be ill if she is missing out on quily today. Hope she’s alright?
October 18th, 2008 at 06:42Christine said:
If she was sensible she would have dropped Button from her FR team after the first 4 or 5 races. She’s must be ill if she is missing out on quily today. Hope she’s alright?

Couldn’t possibly comment on FR strategies.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:42Jeremy said:
http://p2pstation.net/ password: P2PSTATION.NET

the real link is:

http://www.justin.tv/widgets/jtv_live.r9763.swf?channel=live24_f1

same password - note it needs to be in CAPITAL letters
October 18th, 2008 at 06:42Jordan Allen said:

You mean sensible!

If she was sensible she would have dropped Button from her FR team after the first 4 or 5 races. She’s must be ill if she is missing out on quily today. Hope she’s alright?

Maybe she has given up the ghost and abandoned Honda to their fate….
October 18th, 2008 at 06:43me said:
same password - note it needs to be in CAPITAL letters

any idea why all of these channels suddenly need passwords?
October 18th, 2008 at 06:44Christine said:
any idea why all of these channels suddenly need passwords?

Keep Bernie out?
October 18th, 2008 at 06:44me said:
Keep Bernie out?

bernie doesn’t have a caps-lock key?
October 18th, 2008 at 06:46SteveintheUK said:
me: 18/10/2008 at 06:43

same password - note it needs to be in CAPITAL letters

any idea why all of these channels suddenly need passwords?

Probably to do with getting around the copyright laws. If it has a password its a private network so Justin.tv can claim they are doing everything they can to stop people re-broadcasting channels to the world.

So basically, it’s down to money, or rather not losing money to law suits.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:46Jeremy said:
Keep Bernie out?

thats why it needs capital letters - what’s a CAPS LOCK key?

The P2P link is the South African feed. It doesn’t have ad breaks during the race if I remember correctly
October 18th, 2008 at 06:46SteveintheUK said:
WHAT, what was that about the France GP?
October 18th, 2008 at 06:47me said:
WHAT, what was that about the France GP?

http://www.f1minute.com/2008/10/15/15-oct-08-french-grand-prix-cancelled-for-2009/
October 18th, 2008 at 06:48me said:
Probably to do with getting around the copyright laws. If it has a password its a private network so Justin.tv can claim they are doing everything they can to stop people re-broadcasting channels to the world.

got ya. just seems odd, they’ve all suddenly started requiring them this weekend.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:49Jeremy said:
me: 18/10/2008 at 06:47

WHAT, what was that about the France GP?

http://www.f1minute.com/2008/10/15/15-oct-08-french-grand-prix-cancelled-for-2009/

Clever me… clever
October 18th, 2008 at 06:49neil said:
lol I’m watching p2pstation, wondering how Alonso made 15th, and then the session finishes - it’s ONLY FP3! was sure quali was on.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:49me said:
Clever me… clever
October 18th, 2008 at 06:50me said:
lol I’m watching p2pstation, wondering how Alonso made 15th, and then the session finishes - it’s ONLY FP3! was sure quali was on.

oops! nothing to see there
October 18th, 2008 at 06:50Stuart C said:
Right, I’m heading out so [drum roll please] I’ll leave China in your hands…
October 18th, 2008 at 06:51me said:
Right, I’m heading out so [drum roll please] I’ll leave China in your hands…

crashing the grid walk, or taking piccies?
October 18th, 2008 at 06:53me said:
horner doesn’t look happy at all.

his job on the line this weekend?
October 18th, 2008 at 06:54me said:
crashing the grid walk, or taking piccies?

oh wait, it’s saturday…
October 18th, 2008 at 06:54Christine said:
oh wait, it’s saturday…

Ah, I made that mistake last week. Who am I??
October 18th, 2008 at 06:55me said:
Ah, I made that mistake last week. Who am I??

it’s been a very looong season.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:55Jeremy said:
Indy in Australia next weekend
October 18th, 2008 at 06:56Christine said:
Live timing has reset.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:56Jordan Allen said:
Indy in Australia next weekend

You call him Dr. Jones!
October 18th, 2008 at 06:57Stuart C said:
crashing the grid walk, or taking piccies?

Neither – Bradders took my camera gear back to the UK after Fuji because I didn’t have the paperwork to get it in here. However, they weren’t as tight at customs as I’d been expecting – it probably wouldn’t have been a problem.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:59me said:
Neither – Bradders took my camera gear back to the UK after Fuji because I didn’t have the paperwork to get it in here. However, they weren’t as tight at customs as I’d been expecting – it probably wouldn’t have been a problem.

ahh shucks. what’s your plan this afternoon, pick a spot and enjoy the action (i heard there’s some spare seats in the grandstands)
October 18th, 2008 at 07:00Rocket said:
horner doesn’t look happy at all.
his job on the line this weekend?

Hmmm, hadn’t thought of that until now. Have you heard murmurs me?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:00Christine said:
Piquet out first.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:00Steven Roy said:
Piquet out first
October 18th, 2008 at 07:00Dom said:
My predictions:

1. Kimi
2. Robert
3. Lewis
4. Felipe
5. Fernando
October 18th, 2008 at 07:01kobito said:
hi from Tokyo,

I’m waching the qualy on justin tv and my prediction for top three is:

1. HAN
2. MAS
3. RAI
4. ALO

domo!
October 18th, 2008 at 07:01Spikey said:
morning gang. this feels like getting up for work. where’s my weekend gone? :p
October 18th, 2008 at 07:01neil said:
lol Hamilton is compared with Senna when he drives well, and schumi when not.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:01kobito said:
I’m not too good at maths… (I meant top four)
October 18th, 2008 at 07:02me said:
ooh, forgot predictions:

1) lewis
2) kubica
3) massa
4) alonso
5) kimi
October 18th, 2008 at 07:02me said:
hi from Tokyo,

morning kobito

I’m not too good at maths… (I meant top four)

hehe.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:02me said:
morning gang. this feels like getting up for work. where’s my weekend gone? :p

it’s hardly started.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:03Rocket said:
10 grid place penalty for Webber…that’ll put him….12th?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:03Spikey said:
oooooo sarky martin!
October 18th, 2008 at 07:03neil said:
1. Rai
2. Ham
3. Mas
4. Kov
5. Alo

Boring I know. But I want to see Massa pass Hamilton around the outside again, that really seems to set the guy off.

Patrick Swayze says ‘NOBODY passes lewis on the outside!’
October 18th, 2008 at 07:04Rocket said:
10 grid place penalty for Webber…that’ll put him….12th?

Come to think of it…Why go out at all?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:04Jeremy said:
So…Webber. If he makes it to Q3, does he go for almost empty tanks to aim for front row? Or just go for tenth and not even bother coming out?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:04Steven Roy said:
Come to think of it…Why go out at all?

To make sure the new engine is all hooked up properly
October 18th, 2008 at 07:05LadySnowcat said:
Heikki out…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:05LadySnowcat said:
And Kimi…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:05Christine said:
Pole position last year was 1:35.908
October 18th, 2008 at 07:06me said:
So…Webber. If he makes it to Q3, does he go for almost empty tanks to aim for front row? Or just go for tenth and not even bother coming out?

i’d do the latter.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:06Jeremy said:
Come to think of it…Why go out at all?

The Aussie approach?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:06neil said:
Patrick Swayze says ‘NOBODY passes lewis on the outside!’

Obviously not too many dirty dancing fans here then
October 18th, 2008 at 07:06Craig said:
Hamilton will get pole unless Kimi or Alonso goes super-light. Hopefully Ferrari will not make any moistakes so we have an exciting race tomorrow.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:06Corey said:
Hey guys, haven’t been here for a while seems the change in times had me all messed up. Now its 2am here so I will try stick it out even though I need to be up in 6 hours.

Btw I am liking this feed on Justin.tv with Speed Channel
October 18th, 2008 at 07:06kobito said:
beautiful track Sanghai. And funny comments from Fernando. Well done
October 18th, 2008 at 07:07Jeremy said:
i’d do the latter.

But what about the Alonso approach? Short first stint on the weaker tyres and hope for a safety car.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:07Rich said:
My predictions:

Hamilton
Alonso
PK
Heidfeld
Massa
Raikkonen
October 18th, 2008 at 07:07me said:
Hamilton will get pole unless Kimi or Alonso goes super-light. Hopefully Ferrari will not make any moistakes so we have an exciting race tomorrow.

what would you do in ferrari’s position? aim for a light pole with kimi?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:07Jordan Allen said:
What is wrong with Alonso helping Massa win a title? It is not a Team Order, if anything Alonso si going against is own teams ambitions….

Nor does Alonso have to mess up his own race at all, just a great battle of position with Lewis is all that requires…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:07neil said:
beautiful track Sanghai. And funny comments from Fernando. Well done

The ‘everyone wants Massa / kubica to win?’ comments?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:08Jeremy said:
Hamilton will get pole unless Kimi or Alonso goes super-light. Hopefully Ferrari will not make any moistakes so we have an exciting race tomorrow.

It would make sense for Kimi to do this. Not that I want that of course!
October 18th, 2008 at 07:08me said:
Hey guys, haven’t been here for a while seems the change in times had me all messed up. Now its 2am here so I will try stick it out even though I need to be up in 6 hours.

sun’s just rising here.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:08me said:
boudais faster than vettel.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:08LadySnowcat said:
I expect the Ferrari’s to do more than one lap at this stage on the hard tyres…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:09Jeremy said:
Holy cow - look at Lewis time!
October 18th, 2008 at 07:09neil said:
What is wrong with Alonso helping Massa win a title? It is not a Team Order, if anything Alonso si going against is own teams ambitions….

Totally agree. If you said you were going to help your team mate, there wouldn;t be people running around accusing you of wanting to run the competition off the road….

‘help’ to me means take points off hamilton but not Massa, by beating him on the racetrack.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:09me said:
good lord lewis is just showing off with that time. that’s awesome.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:09Jordan Allen said:
God! I am 10 minutes late with Speed’s coverage…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:09Rich said:
The ‘everyone wants Massa / kubica to win?’ comments?

Well most of the other F1 drivers do if that means everyone!
October 18th, 2008 at 07:09Steven Roy said:
The entry to the first corner looks really bumpy. THat could be interesting at the start of the race
October 18th, 2008 at 07:09neil said:
stop press “Brundle Calls Hamilton ‘BOY’!’

More pikies comments
October 18th, 2008 at 07:10Craig said:
what would you do in ferrari’s position? aim for a light pole with kimi?

I’d be pooping my pants!
Common sense says they should ensure Kimi is round about Lewis at the start so he can hassle the life outta him.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:10Christine said:
Everyone on track at the halfway point.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:10me said:
God! I am 10 minutes late with Speed’s coverage…

have embedded the other feed if you refresh, it seems more up to date.

don’t refresh if you like the existing speed coverage.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:12Jeremy said:
me: 18/10/2008 at 07:09

good lord lewis is just showing off with that time. that’s awesome.

nice way to keep the pressure off
October 18th, 2008 at 07:13me said:
rubens finding some pace in the honda.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:13me said:
kazuki struggling compared to nico.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:13me said:
piquet 3rd. renault are fast around here.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:14Steven Roy said:
Kubica 0.8 slower than Heidfeld
October 18th, 2008 at 07:14me said:
kubica picking a wrong time to struggle.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:15Jeremy said:
how can it change so much for them between FP3 and now?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:15lou said:
Hey Everyone. Sorry i’m so late, no i haven’t been sleeping - if only. Have been trying to sort out our internet connection. I woke up at 3:30 and the internet had randomly died. It’s taken almost 3 hours of scrambling on the floor, lots of swearing and plugging and unplugging things in to sort everything out. Not the best start to the day, but i’m here now
October 18th, 2008 at 07:15keith the marshal said:
all the papers are lewis bashing today
October 18th, 2008 at 07:15Steven Roy said:
Kubica has understeer. At the end of FP3 they were lowering the rear of the car to give him better traction and braking stability. I wonder if that has killed his front end grip
October 18th, 2008 at 07:15me said:
massa in 2nd wanting to do another run. kimi having to.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:15me said:
all the papers are lewis bashing today

aww jeez, why?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:15Jordan Allen said:
These Chinese guys are are more informative than James Allen.. I t has been one minute and I have yet to hear about Hamilton from them…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:16Jeremy said:
Hi Lou!
October 18th, 2008 at 07:16Christine said:
Hey Everyone. Sorry i’m so late, no i haven’t been sleeping - if only. Have been trying to sort out our internet connection. I woke up at 3:30 and the internet had randomly died. It’s taken almost 3 hours of scrambling on the floor, lots of swearing and plugging and unplugging things in to sort everything out. Not the best start to the day, but i’m here now

Ah! Getting up so early and having troubles, how annoying! Welcome back
October 18th, 2008 at 07:16LadySnowcat said:
Weird Q1…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:16Spikey said:
welcome, Lou
October 18th, 2008 at 07:16Steven Roy said:
Hey Everyone. Sorry i’m so late, no i haven’t been sleeping - if only. Have been trying to sort out our internet connection. I woke up at 3:30 and the internet had randomly died. It’s taken almost 3 hours of scrambling on the floor, lots of swearing and plugging and unplugging things in to sort everything out. Not the best start to the day, but i’m here now

Do you have a note from your mum for being late?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:17Jeremy said:
DoctorVee is the only one besides the Sidepodcast crew, who is allowed to issue notes
October 18th, 2008 at 07:17lou said:
Ah! Getting up so early and having troubles, how annoying! Welcome back

tis good to be back, seriously thought it had ruined any plans i had for live commenting this weekend. Which would be awful.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:17Spikey said:
that ferarri looked twitchy
October 18th, 2008 at 07:17LadySnowcat said:
I wish we could get in car…

Next year…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:18Jordan Allen said:
Crap! I am really tried if I can tell that the commentay is in Japanese…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:18me said:
piquet deciding to sit this one out. who woulda thunk it?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:18Steven Roy said:
Why did Massa go back out?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:18Dom said:
Heikki P2 now
October 18th, 2008 at 07:18me said:
piquet deciding to sit this one out. who woulda thunk it?

having said that, he’s out now.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:18lou said:
Do you have a note from your mum for being late?

hahaha no sorry, you’ll have to take my word for it
October 18th, 2008 at 07:19kobito said:
japanese is not that difficult. Gambate ne!
October 18th, 2008 at 07:19Jordan Allen said:
Japanese Commenter said that Kimi is dead.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:19Jeremy said:
Why did Massa go back out?

Prob psychological
October 18th, 2008 at 07:19Flibster said:
lou: 18/10/2008 at 07:17

Ah! Getting up so early and having troubles, how annoying! Welcome back

tis good to be back, seriously thought it had ruined any plans i had for live commenting this weekend. Which would be awful.

No need to worry Lou. Button is performing as normal.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:19me said:
having said that, he’s out now.

oh no, live timing being funky. piquet sits it out, drops to 5th at the moment.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:19Christine said:
How weird that Kub is having the same problem Heidfeld had last week. This time BMW have decided to sacrifice soft tyres to get the Pole through.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:19Jordan Allen said:
Sorry, in Japanese, the words for four and dead are almost the same…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:19me said:
How weird that Kub is having the same problem Heidfeld had last week. This time BMW have decided to sacrifice soft tyres to get the Pole through.

at least they have experience now.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:20lou said:
Flibster: 18/10/2008 at 07:19

lou: 18/10/2008 at 07:17

Ah! Getting up so early and having troubles, how annoying! Welcome back

tis good to be back, seriously thought it had ruined any plans i had for live commenting this weekend. Which would be awful.

No need to worry Lou. Button is performing as normal.

oh great :/ was he last in FP3 then?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:20Steven Roy said:
How weird that Kub is having the same problem Heidfeld had last week. This time BMW have decided to sacrifice soft tyres to get the Pole through.

There was only 0.15s between them last week in Q1
October 18th, 2008 at 07:20LadySnowcat said:
Kubes not having a good time….
October 18th, 2008 at 07:20kobito said:
Sorry, in Japanese, the words for four and dead are almost the same…

4 = shi; dead = shinu

not that similar
October 18th, 2008 at 07:21Christine said:
Barrichello through to Q2!
October 18th, 2008 at 07:21SteveintheUK said:
Hi Lou

We had been worrying about where you were?

Glad you got your internet working though.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:21Christine said:
Top three: Hamilton, Kovalainen, Vettel

OUT: Coulthard, Nakajima, Button, Sutil, Fisichella
October 18th, 2008 at 07:21Jordan Allen said:
But that the reason why four is an unlucky number right?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:21me said:
bourdais seriously struggling on that run.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:22Spikey said:
blimey. that was close for Kubica……….. and the McLaren’s seem to have a tad of an edge……?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:22Christine said:
I bet the end of this season is so bittersweet for Coulthard. It’s been pretty bad so he probably can’t wait to be out of it, yet that’s the end of his racing career.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:22lou said:
oh for heavans sake! if Rubens can get into Q2! :s notthat i’m not pleased that a honda got through, i would just prefer it to be Jenson
October 18th, 2008 at 07:23lou said:
We had been worrying about where you were?

aww tis nice to know you all remember me when i’m not here
October 18th, 2008 at 07:23LadySnowcat said:
Robert praying for rain…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:23Jordan Allen said:
oh for heavans sake! if Rubens can get into Q2! :s notthat i’m not pleased that a honda got through, i would just prefer it to be Jenson

Proff that Barri is the better driver, Lou…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:23kobito said:
But that the reason why four is an unlucky number right?

you’re right

shi (4) is close to dead, and ku (9) is close to suffering… both are bad luck
October 18th, 2008 at 07:23Corey said:
I bet the end of this season is so bittersweet for Coulthard. It’s been pretty bad so he probably can’t wait to be out of it, yet that’s the end of his racing career.

Yeh, pity he retires after this type of season.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:23Christine said:
Glock did the most laps - 10, Hamilton only needed 3.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:24SteveintheUK said:
Christine: 18/10/2008 at 07:19

How weird that Kub is having the same problem Heidfeld had last week. This time BMW have decided to sacrifice soft tyres to get the Pole through.

So Kubica is going to be in for a really long weekend if thats the best he can do on soft tyres
October 18th, 2008 at 07:24Flibster said:
Toymota have announced the launch of the TF109 car already!

Jan 16th…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:24Steven Roy said:
oh for heavans sake! if Rubens can get into Q2! :s notthat i’m not pleased that a honda got through, i would just prefer it to be Jenson

I can’t believe that Button has outqualified Jenso 9:8 now. I have never thought Button was as good as the hype but I expected him to omfortably beat Rubens in quali over a season
October 18th, 2008 at 07:24Jordan Allen said:

shi (4) is close to dead, and ku (9) is close to suffering… both are bad luck

But that the reason why four is an unlucky number right?

Ergo…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:24Rocket said:
Okay okay…For arguments sake. If Webber goes into Q3 and is demoted 10 places can he top his car up?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:25Christine said:
Toymota have announced the launch of the TF109 car already!

Shhhh. No. Not allowed.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:25Jordan Allen said:
Wow! People!
October 18th, 2008 at 07:25lou said:
Jordan Allen: 18/10/2008 at 07:23

oh for heavans sake! if Rubens can get into Q2! :s notthat i’m not pleased that a honda got through, i would just prefer it to be Jenson

Proff that Barri is the better driver, Lou…

proff that Button is having lots of problems this year but yeah i can see how it might look like that
October 18th, 2008 at 07:25me said:
Okay okay…For arguments sake. If Webber goes into Q3 and is demoted 10 places can he top his car up?

nope.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:25lou said:
Flibster: 18/10/2008 at 07:24

Toymota have announced the launch of the TF109 car already!
Jan 16th…

wha? that’s just tooo organised!
October 18th, 2008 at 07:25me said:
Wow! People!

have they been giving free tickets away?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:26LadySnowcat said:
Talking about destroying them…. tyres comes to mind…

This is where the change in tyres to favour Lewis is pretty obvious…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:26Steven Roy said:
Okay okay…For arguments sake. If Webber goes into Q3 and is demoted 10 places can he top his car up?

No. He is classed as having qualified in his Q3 position and then getting a penalty rather than qualifying 17th or whatever
October 18th, 2008 at 07:26lou said:
Steven Roy: 18/10/2008 at 07:24

oh for heavans sake! if Rubens can get into Q2! :s notthat i’m not pleased that a honda got through, i would just prefer it to be Jenson

I can’t believe that Button has outqualified Jenso 9:8 now. I have never thought Button was as good as the hype but I expected him to omfortably beat Rubens in quali over a season

well there is still time for Jenson to make it 9:9
October 18th, 2008 at 07:26Flibster said:
The track is pretty bumpy in the braking zone of T1.

Rocket: 18/10/2008 at 07:24

Okay okay…For arguments sake. If Webber goes into Q3 and is demoted 10 places can he top his car up?

No. He will have qualified say 8th, then gets demoted to 18th - wouldn’t be allowed to refuel.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:26Jordan Allen said:

Wow! People!

have they been giving free tickets away?

have they been giving free tickets away?

Does that include air fare?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:27kobito said:

shi (4) is close to dead, and ku (9) is close to suffering… both are bad luck

But that the reason why four is an unlucky number right?

yes, that is the reason (I think).
October 18th, 2008 at 07:27Flibster said:
lou: 18/10/2008 at 07:25

Flibster: 18/10/2008 at 07:24
Toymota have announced the launch of the TF109 car already! Jan 16th…

wha? that’s just tooo organised!

Exactly! I don’t even know what I’m doiing for the rest of today!
October 18th, 2008 at 07:27Christine said:
Exactly! I don’t even know what I’m doiing for the rest of today!

Sleep!!
October 18th, 2008 at 07:28SteveintheUK said:
me: 18/10/2008 at 07:25

Wow! People!

have they been giving free tickets away?

Well it did work for the Olympics, full stands make people what to go, empty stands put people off. They must be hoping that they will sell more tickets for tomorrow if the stands look full today.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:28me said:
I can’t believe that Button has outqualified Jenso 9:8 now.

he’s done well to out qualify himself hasn’t he?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:28Jordan Allen said:

Exactly! I don’t even know what I’m doiing for the rest of today!

Sleep!!

Denied. You have the Qualifying report to do…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:28LadySnowcat said:
Heidfeld up for a penalty?…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:28Rocket said:
Kevin Spacey to play Rubens in upcoming film.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:28Steven Roy said:
Kimi out first
October 18th, 2008 at 07:29Jeremy said:
DC can say what he likes now!
October 18th, 2008 at 07:29Spikey said:
Sleep. Sleep sounds great…………
October 18th, 2008 at 07:29Jordan Allen said:

me: 18/10/2008 at 07:28

I can’t believe that Button has outqualified Jenso 9:8 now.

he’s done well to out qualify himself hasn’t he?

Nice that you caught that me!
October 18th, 2008 at 07:29Jordan Allen said:
Kimi out…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:29Steven Roy said:
I have never heard Heidfeld’s behaviour criticised before
October 18th, 2008 at 07:29me said:
dc slamming heidfeld.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:29Rocket said:
Cool..First time in moderation queue for me.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:29lou said:
yikes, DC does not sound happy.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:29me said:
I have never heard Heidfeld’s behaviour criticised before

me neither. what the heck?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:30LadySnowcat said:
Ohhh…

DC really trashing Heidfeld…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:30Dom said:
Ouch. DC!
October 18th, 2008 at 07:30Jeremy said:
C’Mon Lewis! Another 1:35.5 please
October 18th, 2008 at 07:31Christine said:
Cool..First time in moderation queue for me.

Got it.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:31SteveintheUK said:
Why have all the F1 driver all turned in to moaning cry babies everytime some one over takes them?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:31LadySnowcat said:
Martin is sooo right about the Chinese drivers…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:31Christine said:
All but BMWs out already.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:31kobito said:
spanish tv did not show DC’s comments… is he taking colors of s*** from part of Heidfield’s anatomy or what?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:31Spikey said:
not a sportsman? Dave’s just jealous of Nick’s beard, I think :p
October 18th, 2008 at 07:31lou said:
Sleep. Sleep sounds great…………

lol yeah… i only got 4 hours instead of my intended sleep, FP3, sleep, Quali, routine.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:31Craig said:
If that’s the way DC talks while still a driver, I’m looking forward to his revised autobiography next year once he has retired and can put in all the bits he felt he had to leave out while still on the grid!
October 18th, 2008 at 07:31Felipe Leite said:
yikes, DC does not sound happy.

what us he saying abou NH? for me and the others non-ITV watchers?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:32Jeremy said:
Very good time from Kimi
October 18th, 2008 at 07:32me said:
spanish tv did not show DC’s comments… is he taking colors of s*** from part of Heidfield’s anatomy or what?

steady with the language.

he said he showed an unsportsman like behaviour.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:32Steven Roy said:
spanish tv did not show DC’s comments… is he taking colors of s*** from part of Heidfield’s anatomy or what?

No he is following proper procedure by asking his team manager to report the matter to the stewards. Slightly more moderate than his comments on Massa
October 18th, 2008 at 07:33Jeremy said:
Felipe Leite: 18/10/2008 at 07:31

yikes, DC does not sound happy.

what us he saying abou NH? for me and the others non-ITV watchers?

DC said NH was un-sportsman like
October 18th, 2008 at 07:33me said:
If that’s the way DC talks while still a driver, I’m looking forward to his revised autobiography next year once he has retired and can put in all the bits he felt he had to leave out while still on the grid!

he may still be hanging around the paddock. that sounded like a job application to me.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:33Dom said:
Heikki beats Kimi. Here comes Lewis…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:33kobito said:
steady with the language.

oops, sorry
October 18th, 2008 at 07:33Dom said:
Massa goes fastest
October 18th, 2008 at 07:34Scott said:
‘Not a sportsman’? DC is sounding like a more bitter, bigger moaning version of Mansell. I hope we don’t have to endure these hissy fits on the BBC, next season.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:34Spikey said:
I really should make the effort to get up for the practice sessions…….. but bed is SO yummy…… lol

totally unrelated - anyone tried one of those Senseo coffe machine thingys? My bro won one in a raffle, and he says they are rather good. might be useful for these early mornings…. lol
October 18th, 2008 at 07:34me said:
Heikki beats Kimi. Here comes Lewis…

not fast though.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:34Christine said:
Right. Finishing moderating the language. Who’s leading?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:34me said:
kobito: 18/10/2008 at 07:33

steady with the language.

oops, sorry

no probs
October 18th, 2008 at 07:34Jeremy said:
They’ve all been sandbagging! Will we see a 1:34?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:34LadySnowcat said:
We’ll now see Lewis on the softs?…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:34me said:
kobito: 18/10/2008 at 07:33

massa, surprisingly.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:34Flibster said:
It’s very close at the front of the grid so far.

Hamilton may need to go out on the softies.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:35me said:
They’ve all been sandbagging! Will we see a 1:34?

almost certainly now.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:35me said:
james this track is nothing like laguna seca!!
October 18th, 2008 at 07:35Craig said:
he may still be hanging around the paddock. that sounded like a job application to me.

He says on his website he will still be attending the GPs next year so if he’s at the BBC that goes against the idea of him in a London studio.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:36Christine said:
EVeryone pits for their last efforts, leaving the BMWs to set their times.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:36LadySnowcat said:
Heidfeld really has the edge at BMW…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:36me said:
He says on his website he will still be attending the GPs next year so if he’s at the BBC that goes against the idea of him in a London studio.

good point.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:36Jeremy said:
Lap record was during the 2004 race by M Schumacher:

Race
2004
M Schumacher
1:32.238
October 18th, 2008 at 07:36Spikey said:
I missed it - was Massa on softs?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:36Christine said:
Kubica can only manage 10th, Heidfeld 6th.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:36Steven Roy said:
Kubica still has understeer
October 18th, 2008 at 07:36Jordan Allen said:
Come Pole that only 10th…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:37me said:
I missed it - was Massa on softs?

yes.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:37Jordan Allen said:
Kubica, you need single digits…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:38Spikey said:
cheers, me
October 18th, 2008 at 07:38me said:
macca team radio DURING qually?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:38Steven Roy said:
I guess we are now going to see Hamilton get into the 34s
October 18th, 2008 at 07:38Felipe Leite said:
macca team radio DURING qually?

though lewis wasn’t on track
October 18th, 2008 at 07:38Jordan Allen said:
Oh, how come Sidepodcast doe snot have an Option Panda?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:39Craig said:
macca team radio DURING qually?

but not telling us anything we didn’t already know!
October 18th, 2008 at 07:39LadySnowcat said:
Was anyone other than Lewis on the harder tyres…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:39me said:
I guess we are now going to see Hamilton get into the 34s

bring it on
October 18th, 2008 at 07:39Jeremy said:
macca team radio DURING qually?

but he’s stationary in the pits
October 18th, 2008 at 07:39Christine said:
Top four stay in the pits. Mas, Kov, Rai, Vet
October 18th, 2008 at 07:39Steven Roy said:
Oh, how come Sidepodcast doe snot have an Option Panda?

With stripes. Wouldn’t that be a skunk?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:39me said:
but not telling us anything we didn’t already know!

ahh, true. it’s a start though. wonder if that’s a fota thing?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:39Jordan Allen said:
me: 18/10/2008 at 07:39

I guess we are now going to see Hamilton get into the 34s

bring it on

A blown engine would be nice about now…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:40Jeremy said:
I dont think Hamilton is under pressure with that time. Only time will tell I guess
October 18th, 2008 at 07:40me said:
but he’s stationary in the pits

hmm, damnit. not that significant then.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:40Felipe Leite said:
Oh, how come Sidepodcast doe snot have an Option Panda?

Like a panda but instead of white, green! Because we are all eco-friendly
October 18th, 2008 at 07:40Steven Roy said:
I dont think Hamilton is under pressure with that time. Only time will tell I guess

He is only under pressure if the track gains some speed
October 18th, 2008 at 07:40Christine said:
hmm, damnit. not that significant then.

Still, maybe Mr Dennis was right when he said they’re not feeling that much pressure.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:41Craig said:
they should bring in a rule - no radio during the race, no radio on the slowing down lap when your driver can give your sponsors a roll call…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:41me said:
c’mon bourdais.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:42me said:
they should bring in a rule - no radio during the race, no radio on the slowing down lap when your driver can give your sponsors a roll call…

haha. that’s a fine plan.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:42Jordan Allen said:
c’mon Kubica…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:42Spikey said:
oh I WON’T Miss James Allen next year………..
October 18th, 2008 at 07:42Jeremy said:
YESSSSSS 1:34!!! for Lewis
October 18th, 2008 at 07:43Spikey said:
first 1:34 lap. bit rapid, that
October 18th, 2008 at 07:43Steven Roy said:
Kubica P12
October 18th, 2008 at 07:43Dom said:
It’s a 1:34 for Lewis. P1 again.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:43Christine said:
Yay Bourdais! Can’t believe Rosberg couldn’t improve on 15th. And Kubica must be gutted.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:43Felipe Leite said:
wow, piquet is out by 7/1000
October 18th, 2008 at 07:43me said:
stephen roy, you are underrated in your time
October 18th, 2008 at 07:43Anthony said:
Morning,

I thought I’d have missed qualifying, but hurrah - still have quali 3 to watch, and just in time to see lewis break 1.34
October 18th, 2008 at 07:43Jeremy said:
Poor Piquet. Bit surprised by that. And Kubica
October 18th, 2008 at 07:43LadySnowcat said:
Poor Robert…

He’ll be spitting…

Sorry but BMW let him down….
October 18th, 2008 at 07:43Flibster said:
Felipe Leite: 18/10/2008 at 07:43

wow, piquet is out by 7/1000

Except with Webbers penalty he’ll start 10th
October 18th, 2008 at 07:43Steven Roy said:
stephen roy, you are underrated in your time

Thanks. It is so true. What did I do this time?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:44me said:
wow, piquet is out by 7/1000

damn, i thought the car had more pace than that.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:44me said:
He’ll be spitting…

pressure got to him?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:44me said:
Thanks. It is so true. What did I do this time?

said hamilton would break the 34’s on that lap.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:44Jeremy said:
Sorry but BMW let him down….

He’s the one driving… Car setup responsibility is shared between hima nd his engineers
October 18th, 2008 at 07:44Christine said:
said hamilton would break the 34’s on that lap.

If you’re gonna compliment someone, it would help if you spelt their name right
October 18th, 2008 at 07:45Spikey said:
anyone watching the ads? the Insurance one -what’s going on with that bloke’s hair?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:45Felipe Leite said:
Except with Webbers penalty he’ll start 10th

yes, you’re right… But I thought I would see him making it to Q3 today… But even Alonso is not that good today anyway.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:45LadySnowcat said:
Surely Mark has the worst position…

Through but no fuel…

I expect he’ll start from the pit lane…

Piquet will be up to 10th and I’ll bet he goes heavy…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:45Jordan Allen said:
Oh, excellent Kubica 11th. Max the fuel strategy and all 10 cars in front have to coem in early…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:45Steven Roy said:
said hamilton would break the 34’s on that lap.

He was 0.4 faster than Massa in Q1 so it wasn’t exactly a Nostradamus type prediction
October 18th, 2008 at 07:45Craig said:
anyone watching the ads? the Insurance one -what’s going on with that bloke’s hair?

was thinking the same thing
October 18th, 2008 at 07:46LadySnowcat said:
Now for the strategy…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:46Steven Roy said:
Piquet failed to make the cut. That is a surprise
October 18th, 2008 at 07:46lou said:
Except with Webbers penalty he’ll start 10th

webber has a penalty? for what?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:47Spikey said:
up early. on a weekend. talking about men’s hair.

Where did it all go so very very wrong? lol
October 18th, 2008 at 07:47Dom said:
webber has a penalty? for what?

Engine faluire in FP3.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:47Flibster said:
lou: 18/10/2008 at 07:46

Except with Webbers penalty he’ll start 10th

webber has a penalty? for what?

engine went foom!
October 18th, 2008 at 07:47LadySnowcat said:
Hmmm… I expected Glock to be higher…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:47me said:
Spikey: 18/10/2008 at 07:47

up early. on a weekend. talking about men’s hair.
Where did it all go so very very wrong? lol

i blame bernie.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:48Dom said:
Piquet failed to make the cut. That is a surprise

Still the only one not to out-qualify his teammate, then…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:48Steven Roy said:
Engine faluire in FP3.

Quite a spectacular engine blow up. I think Renault gave him one of their early season engines
October 18th, 2008 at 07:48Jeremy said:
McLaren need to fuel Lewis light so he is guaranteed pole and gets a better start in the race. If they fuel him heavy and he still gets first or second on the grid, he will be slow off the line, panic and do something silly
October 18th, 2008 at 07:49lou said:
Steven Roy: 18/10/2008 at 07:48

Engine faluire in FP3.

Quite a spectacular engine blow up. I think Renault gave him one of their early season engines

stupid internet connection, i miss one FP session all weekend and it is the more exciting one. :/
October 18th, 2008 at 07:49Steven Roy said:
ITV predicting thunderstorms and rain during the race
October 18th, 2008 at 07:49Christine said:
stupid internet connection, i miss one FP session all weekend and it is the more exciting one. :/

It really wasn’t. That’s all you missed.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:49LadySnowcat said:
up early. on a weekend. talking about men’s hair.

Where did it all go so very very wrong? lol

Steve’s hair look is more easily maintained as he leaves it on the side when he goes to bed…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:49Rocket said:
These Sarth Efrican guys are saying a few things that don’t make sense.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:49Rich said:
Dom: 18/10/2008 at 07:48

Piquet failed to make the cut. That is a surprise

Still the only one not to out-qualify his teammate, then…

Yea I put a lot onto PK getting into Q3!
October 18th, 2008 at 07:49Spikey said:
Good point, Jeremy. It’s a shame he seems to have this character flaw, but it’s never boring!
October 18th, 2008 at 07:50Christine said:
Vettel out first.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:50Steven Roy said:
These Sarth Efrican guys are saying a few things that don’t make sense.

What are they saying?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:50LadySnowcat said:
Coming out on hard tyres…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:50me said:
These Sarth Efrican guys are saying a few things that don’t make sense.

got some examples?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:50Felipe Leite said:
vettel on hard tyres! weird…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:51lou said:
Kimi out on softs
October 18th, 2008 at 07:51LadySnowcat said:
Kimi on softs..
October 18th, 2008 at 07:51Jeremy said:
If it will be wet tomorrow, the guys not going for the championship should do anything they can to get pole. Even if it means a very short first stint.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:51Anthony said:
… he will be slow off the line, panic and do something silly

or possibly pull off somthing amazing and give us the moment of the season. Either way exciting to watch
October 18th, 2008 at 07:51Spikey said:
They still havent said anything about the DC / Nick spat? I dont think they will…….. there wasnt any red on either of the cars :p
October 18th, 2008 at 07:51me said:
If it will be wet tomorrow, the guys not going for the championship should do anything they can to get pole. Even if it means a very short first stint.

agreed.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:51lou said:
Honda you would be stupid to get ride of your drivers if you can’t get Alonso. Experience is what you need, not a rookie.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:52Dom said:
Lewis running light? Yep, sounds like it.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:52Jeremy said:
They still havent said anything about the DC / Nick spat? I dont think they will…….. there wasnt any red on either of the cars :p

Hellooo? ‘Red’ Bull? Maybe the stewards will be confused?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:52LadySnowcat said:
Talking of 3 stops…

Now that makes things exciting…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:52Steven Roy said:
They still havent said anything about the DC / Nick spat? I dont think they will…….. there wasnt any red on either of the cars :p

The stewards won’t look at it till after quali. Pretty stupid with the current system
October 18th, 2008 at 07:52lou said:
awwww Massa’s mum!!! Awww
October 18th, 2008 at 07:52Craig said:
Massa’s mum doesn’t look like she will last to see the race!
October 18th, 2008 at 07:53Steven Roy said:
Massa’s mum doesn’t look like she will last to see the race!

She is always a bundle of nerves
October 18th, 2008 at 07:53me said:
Talking of 3 stops…

three drivers three stopped last year.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:53Rocket said:
got some examples?

They are confused by Webber’s choice not to take the joker engine. And talking about Vettel’s first time at this track?!
October 18th, 2008 at 07:54Spikey said:
hmmmm having seen Massa’s mummy now, it’s very obvious he gets his “Cabbage Patch” looks from his dad lol
October 18th, 2008 at 07:54Jeremy said:
Hamilton very fast S1. I predict a 1:35.4 for him and pole
October 18th, 2008 at 07:54me said:
me: 18/10/2008 at 07:53

Talking of 3 stops…

three drivers three stopped last year.

webber was the highest finisher in tenth. kimi won with a two-stop strategy.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:54Jeremy said:
oops
October 18th, 2008 at 07:54lou said:
i wonder where Alonso will put himself for the start of the race, whether he will go for a short first stint to get up the top and make things as difficult as he likes for a certain drivers as he likes.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:55Dom said:
Honda you would be stupid to get ride of your drivers if you can’t get Alonso. Experience is what you need, not a rookie.

As much as I like seeing Rubens racing, it’d be great to see Bruno at Honda, as he’s suggested. Maybe a year as test driver?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:55me said:
webber going very light.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:55Rocket said:
Webber fulled to the brim apparently.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:55Spikey said:
hmmmmm Kimi Light, Lewis and Massa fuelled for wet race?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:55Craig said:
webber going very light.

Webber fulled to the brim apparently.

haha
October 18th, 2008 at 07:55me said:
i wonder where Alonso will put himself for the start of the race, whether he will go for a short first stint to get up the top and make things as difficult as he likes for a certain drivers as he likes.

close to lewis at the moment. may not last.

kovi going light.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:56Rocket said:
webber going very light.

I misheard obviously.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:56Spikey said:
and Heikki light too
October 18th, 2008 at 07:56me said:
Webber fulled to the brim apparently.

in that case, that was a great lap.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:56kobito said:
kovi very light to help hamilton?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:56me said:
Craig: 18/10/2008 at 07:55

webber going very light.

Webber fulled to the brim apparently.

haha

doh!
October 18th, 2008 at 07:56Dom said:
Is there any fuel left in that car, Mark?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:56Corey said:
GO Kovi go
October 18th, 2008 at 07:57me said:
kovi very light to help hamilton?

almost certainly planning to control the pace.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:57Rocket said:
webber going very light.
Webber fulled to the brim apparently.
haha

I’m sure I heard T Kravits or the other guy saying he was on a one stopper.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:57Anthony said:
Is it new to get Mclaren radio in qualifying
October 18th, 2008 at 07:57Dom said:
Oh, apparently so.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:57LadySnowcat said:
They are confused by Webber’s choice not to take the joker engine.

Has he not had one before…

I seem to recall a lot of RBR problems…
October 18th, 2008 at 07:57me said:
boudais almost a second behind his teammate there.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:57Craig said:
“Lewis all lost time is in the middle sector - as well as 3tenths to Kimi in the last sector” - surely not all the time was lost in the middle sector then lol
October 18th, 2008 at 07:58lou said:
Dom: 18/10/2008 at 07:55

Honda you would be stupid to get ride of your drivers if you can’t get Alonso. Experience is what you need, not a rookie.

As much as I like seeing Rubens racing, it’d be great to see Bruno at Honda, as he’s suggested. Maybe a year as test driver?

get ride of Wurz, one of the best test drivers for a rookie?… i can see how it could make sence, but i stick with my piont that Honda need experienced drivers to help them get out of this awful phase for next year.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:58Rocket said:
They are confused by Webber’s choice not to take the joker engine.
Has he not had one before…

Italy apparently.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:58Steven Roy said:
“Lewis all lost time is in the middle sector - as well as 3tenths to Kimi in the last sector” - surely not all the time was lost in the middle sector then lol

If he made the mistake in the last corner of S2 it would affect S3
October 18th, 2008 at 07:58me said:
get ride of Wurz, one of the best test drivers for a rookie?… i can see how it could make sence, but i stick with my piont that Honda need experienced drivers to help them get out of this awful phase for next year.

you raise a good point.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:59Christine said:
get ride of Wurz, one of the best test drivers for a rookie?… i can see how it could make sence, but i stick with my piont that Honda need experienced drivers to help them get out of this awful phase for next year.

On the flip side, if they brought in someone like Vettel, full of enthusiasm and untamed talent, it could fuel them on to get even better.
October 18th, 2008 at 07:59Jeremy said:
Tyre management mentioned by Martin. Lewis did have a spectacularly fast S1. Maybe that is why Lewis was slow in S2
October 18th, 2008 at 07:59Spikey said:
now. I know qualifying is very very important, but why havent they mentioned that Lewis seems to get so much more from the hard tyres? and how long are the softs good for? maybe 10, 11 laps?
October 18th, 2008 at 07:59Jeremy said:
Here comes Lewis
October 18th, 2008 at 08:00lou said:
Christine: 18/10/2008 at 07:59

get ride of Wurz, one of the best test drivers for a rookie?… i can see how it could make sence, but i stick with my piont that Honda need experienced drivers to help them get out of this awful phase for next year.

On the flip side, if they brought in someone like Vettel, full of enthusiasm and untamed talent, it could fuel them on to get even better.

also a good point.
October 18th, 2008 at 08:00me said:
great lap from kimi.
October 18th, 2008 at 08:00me said:
even better one from lewis.
October 18th, 2008 at 08:00Spikey said:
kinell. that was a lap
October 18th, 2008 at 08:00Jeremy said:
Woooooooot!!
October 18th, 2008 at 08:01lou said:
Aww massa’s mum
October 18th, 2008 at 08:01me said:
bad corner for kovi.
October 18th, 2008 at 08:01me said:
kovi is HOPELESS.
October 18th, 2008 at 08:01lou said:
too much pressure i feel for Heikki.
October 18th, 2008 at 08:01Christine said:
So will Kimi let Massa past off the line?
October 18th, 2008 at 08:01LadySnowcat said:
Almost a rerun of last week…
October 18th, 2008 at 08:02Steven Roy said:
Where did Lewis get that from. Hewas 0.2 down on his previous lap after S2.
October 18th, 2008 at 08:02kobito said:
1. HAN 2. MAS 3. RAI 4. ALO

I almost got it!
October 18th, 2008 at 08:02Dom said:
Lewis on pole then. Heikki really can’t deliver.
October 18th, 2008 at 08:02lou said:
kovi is HOPELESS.

tis a good job Emily isn’t around, she wouldn’t bevery happy with you saying that
October 18th, 2008 at 08:02me said:
tis a good job Emily isn’t around, she wouldn’t bevery happy with you saying that

c’mon, that man is pathetic.
October 18th, 2008 at 08:02Flibster said:
Hekki stuffs it up.

He really needed to be 2nd or 3rd
October 18th, 2008 at 08:02Spikey said:
hmmmmmm. I’m nervous. Kimi next to Lewis. Massa behind him. Alonso behind him.

They are all ganging up on him
October 18th, 2008 at 08:02me said:
I almost got it!

ooh, so close.
October 18th, 2008 at 08:02Jeremy said:
I think the Ferrari will be better off the line. More torque perhaps?
October 18th, 2008 at 08:02Dom said:
BOTH Ferrari’s and Alonso behind Hamilton.

That is going to be intresting
October 18th, 2008 at 08:02Steven Roy said:
So will Kimi let Massa past off the line?

Too risky. There are two long straights he can let him past on. Asuming Massa can keep up wih him
October 18th, 2008 at 08:02me said:
They are all ganging up on him

hehehe. feel bad for kubs.
October 18th, 2008 at 08:03Christine said:
c’mon, that man is pathetic.

I don’t think that will help!
October 18th, 2008 at 08:03me said:
Too risky. There are two long straights he can let him past on. Asuming Massa can keep up wih him

yeah. kimi can cause more trouble if he’s closer.
October 18th, 2008 at 08:03Rich said:
I really got it wrong - I expected the renaults to be faster than they were - pity!
October 18th, 2008 at 08:03me said:
I don’t think that will help!

well…
October 18th, 2008 at 08:03Felipe Leite said:
So will Kimi let Massa past off the line?

I doubt it… Kimi will be all over Hamilton at the first corner while Massa just watches and tries to get an advantage of that fight
October 18th, 2008 at 08:03me said:
I really got it wrong - I expected the renaults to be faster than they were - pity!

best of the rest and better than one of the macca’s is good isn’t it?