Japanese Grandprix 2011

anachronix · 7th October 2011, 07:47

One of my favorite tracks of a calendar year and am hoping for Vettel to do the honours here

(glad that he dint do it at the worst GP of the season)

Circuit Info:

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Shubz · 7th October 2011, 18:26

Someone help me with the Qualifying and Race timings in IST please?

Oops I got it - Thanks to the Formula1.com app for Android!

Qualifying 10:30 pm IST
Race: 11:30 pm IST

Unless I've got it all wrong!

mgh · 7th October 2011, 18:44

Formula 1

click on convert to my local time on the right side of the screen

libranof1987 · 7th October 2011, 19:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shubz

Race: 11:30 pm IST

Unless I've got it all wrong!

Race starts 11.30am

Shubz · 7th October 2011, 19:08

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Originally Posted by libranof1987

Race starts 11.30am

Damn me! AM it is. My apologies!

mgh: My system is set on EST and changing it to IST will be causing some needless miseries. So the stupid question.

Thank you guys. Hope for a lovely race. Hope the reds n the silvers dont hand it over to the blues on a platter. Wont you guys be happy to see the championship decided at our own backyard? <wicked smile>

mgh · 7th October 2011, 21:51

You don't have to change your system, the site gives you the local timing (IST for the INdian GP) or at your location. It does not change your system clock.

MaserQ · 7th October 2011, 23:06

Button seems to be brimming with confidence after signing a new contract with McLaren, having topped the practice sessions on Friday. But one senses that Redbull has plenty in reserve, come saturday qualifying.

mgh · 8th October 2011, 12:05

Vettel on pole again!
Force India just miss Q3

anachronix · 8th October 2011, 15:48

Japan 2011 - Hamilton misses chequered flag in Q3 - YouTube

Lewis caught napping again. Screws up any chance for a pole position with that fast Mclaren in Suzuka today. Stupid!

MaserQ · 8th October 2011, 19:19

Boy, qualifying was close! Get the feeling that if Hamilton had completed his final run, he might well have been on pole. Anyway, McLaren look strong at Suzuka. Hope they make a fight of it on Sunday.

libranof1987 · 9th October 2011, 13:07

1) Button
2) Alonso
3) Vettel

The race was dominated mostly by tyre changes. The highlight of the race was the perfectly timed pit-stop by Jenson Button to come out of the pit-lane ahead of Vettel. And of course, the way Alonso drove to ensure he took 2nd.

The Safety Car cameo was rather strange - Vettel couldn't capitalize on it though.

So, Vettel is the 2011 World Champion!

Overall, what a dull race! :P

PS : During the 2nd last lap, Steve Slater says, "Button has won the GP, Vettel has won the Championship and a superb drive from Ferrari. What more can a race enthusiast want". Yeah right! Certainly not such a boring race!

I'm sure the guy who retired from the race must be feeling terrible; to be the only one out on such a race!

mgh · 9th October 2011, 13:22

Though Force India had a good start, they missed out at the end, and finished 11th and 12th just out of points. Sauber gained 4 points and Renault gained two points.
Not a disaster for FI, but they need to do better in the last four races.

Vid6639 · 9th October 2011, 13:27

Is it just me or did Button run out of fuel just before the finish line and slow down. It looked as if Alonso crossed the line just before Button.

PuntoMania · 9th October 2011, 13:42

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Originally Posted by Vid6639

Is it just me or did Button run out of fuel just before the finish line and slow down. It looked as if Alonso crossed the line just before Button.

Nope, its not you

Button did run out of fuel but crossed the finish line before Alonso. The finish line is behind the last position on the starting grid. I think you mixed the start and finish line

libranof1987 · 9th October 2011, 13:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vid6639

Is it just me or did Button run out of fuel just before the finish line and slow down. It looked as if Alonso crossed the line just before Button.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PuntoMania

Nope, its not you

Button did run out of fuel but crossed the finish line before Alonso. The finish line is behind the last position on the starting grid. I think you mixed the start and finish line

In a way he did. Fuel is taken from all cars at the end of the race for inspection; guess he had enough just for the sample! Quite a dangerous strategy indeed.

I think Button got way too caught up in the moment and did not realize Alonso was right on his rear. Would be funny if he missed out on the chequered flag the way Hamilton did in Qualifying!

7th October 2011, 07:47	#1
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	Japanese Grandprix 2011 One of my favorite tracks of a calendar year and am hoping for Vettel to do the honours here (glad that he dint do it at the worst GP of the season) Circuit Info: Last edited by anachronix : 7th October 2011 at 07:51.
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7th October 2011, 18:26	#2
Shubz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,905 Thanked: 1,156 Times	Re: Japanese Grandprix 2011 Someone help me with the Qualifying and Race timings in IST please? Oops I got it - Thanks to the Formula1.com app for Android! Qualifying 10:30 pm IST Race: 11:30 pm IST Unless I've got it all wrong! Last edited by Shubz : 7th October 2011 at 18:42.
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7th October 2011, 18:44	#3
mgh BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 396 Thanked: 40 Times	Re: Japanese Grandprix 2011 Formula 1 click on convert to my local time on the right side of the screen
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7th October 2011, 21:51	#6
mgh BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 396 Thanked: 40 Times	Re: Japanese Grandprix 2011 You don't have to change your system, the site gives you the local timing (IST for the INdian GP) or at your location. It does not change your system clock.
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7th October 2011, 23:06	#7
MaserQ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,196 Thanked: 166 Times	Re: Japanese Grandprix 2011 Button seems to be brimming with confidence after signing a new contract with McLaren, having topped the practice sessions on Friday. But one senses that Redbull has plenty in reserve, come saturday qualifying.
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8th October 2011, 12:05	#8
mgh BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 396 Thanked: 40 Times	Re: Japanese Grandprix 2011 Vettel on pole again! Force India just miss Q3
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8th October 2011, 19:19	#10
MaserQ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,196 Thanked: 166 Times	Re: Japanese Grandprix 2011 Boy, qualifying was close! Get the feeling that if Hamilton had completed his final run, he might well have been on pole. Anyway, McLaren look strong at Suzuka. Hope they make a fight of it on Sunday.
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9th October 2011, 13:07	#11
libranof1987 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: All over! Posts: 7,618 Thanked: 18,347 Times	Re: Japanese Grandprix 2011 1) Button 2) Alonso 3) Vettel The race was dominated mostly by tyre changes. The highlight of the race was the perfectly timed pit-stop by Jenson Button to come out of the pit-lane ahead of Vettel. And of course, the way Alonso drove to ensure he took 2nd. The Safety Car cameo was rather strange - Vettel couldn't capitalize on it though. So, Vettel is the 2011 World Champion! Overall, what a dull race! :P PS : During the 2nd last lap, Steve Slater says, "Button has won the GP, Vettel has won the Championship and a superb drive from Ferrari. What more can a race enthusiast want". Yeah right! Certainly not such a boring race! I'm sure the guy who retired from the race must be feeling terrible; to be the only one out on such a race! Last edited by libranof1987 : 9th October 2011 at 13:10.
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9th October 2011, 13:22	#12
mgh BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 396 Thanked: 40 Times	Re: Japanese Grandprix 2011 Though Force India had a good start, they missed out at the end, and finished 11th and 12th just out of points. Sauber gained 4 points and Renault gained two points. Not a disaster for FI, but they need to do better in the last four races.
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9th October 2011, 13:27	#13
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,730 Thanked: 43,483 Times View My Garage	Re: Japanese Grandprix 2011 Is it just me or did Button run out of fuel just before the finish line and slow down. It looked as if Alonso crossed the line just before Button.
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