2013 F1 - Santander British Grand Prix @ Silverstone

tazmaan · 30th June 2013, 18:03

Looking at this race I can dare say my cycle tires are better....

deetjohn · 30th June 2013, 18:07

What on earth is happening here? The left rear is taking a beating.

It is just debris everywhere.

Nitrous Power · 30th June 2013, 18:48

Now, Vettle's gearbox busted and another Safety Car deployed.

thiagust · 30th June 2013, 18:50

Hope Kimi can hang on for the remaining laps. The championship gets better !!.

Shashidl · 30th June 2013, 18:50

Vettel out. 3 tyre blown, all 3 left rear. What a dramatic British gp

deetjohn · 30th June 2013, 19:05

That was a brilliant call by Ferrari to box Alonso.

Nitrous Power · 30th June 2013, 19:10

What a race! Webber was on fire in last few laps but Rosburg kept cool and drove Merc home.

Final standings:
Nico
Webber
Alonso

tazmaan · 30th June 2013, 19:14

What a race by Hamilton and Alonso.
First time I am seeing racing in final laps this season . Hamilton from comfortable 1st to 19th and finished 4th wow.

And pirelli what are you doing! Am glad you are not Durex else instead of tire explosion we might have population explosion!

D33-PAC · 30th June 2013, 19:16

For me this was the best race of the season so far... wow. What drama !

Solid drive by PDR and Adrian Sutil, I imagine Sutil would have bagged the podium had his tires been fresh.

On another note, I think Ferrari needs to wake up, it is obviously due to the misfortune of others Alonso was able to get on the podium today. Vettel is going to run away with the championship this year if things don't change.

asr245 · 30th June 2013, 19:20

Exciting, eventful race! 4 rear left blowouts at high speed & Vettel DNFs. Most exciting finish of a race this season. Interestingly, all 3 pitted under the last SC. Lotus blundered by not doing the same else would have been even better.

Well, at least both Kimi & Alonso cut into Vettel's lead.

deetjohn · 30th June 2013, 19:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shashidl

Vettel out. 3 tyre blown, all 3 left rear. What a dramatic British gp

We had 4 right? Perez was the last one.

Too bad Webber didn't get a few more laps. British fans were cheering Vettel' DNF like mad.

Ferrari and Alonso as always maximizing the most on Sunday. That last pit call for new option was profound. But the team clearly needs to find pace on Saturday.

Merc is now 2nd in constructors.

nipcarlover · 30th June 2013, 19:56

What an incredibly weird race!!

When Hamilton's tire let go, I was like

, but when the others' tires let go, my expression slowly turned to

.

Although quite dangerous, I have to say, that it made the race quite exciting in some ways. The last few laps were just absolutely insane fun, with Webber catching Rosberg and both Alonso and Hamilton on an absolute charge. And when these 2 go on a charge, you just sit there and watch in awe.

Congrats to Rosberg for the win, but I find Hamilton more worthy in this race. Rosberg almost got the race handed to him on platter, with Hamilton's tire explosion and Vettel's gearbox issue. Not taking away anything from him, he drove really well in the final stages to not conk under the pressure of Webber.

All in all, an extremely exciting race, although could have done without the tire failures.

Quote:

Originally Posted by deetjohn

We had 4 right? Perez was the last one.

There are some unconfirmed internet rumours that even Hulkenberg and Gutierrez's tires burst as well, and was not televised.

asr245 · 30th June 2013, 20:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by nipcarlover

There are some unconfirmed internet rumours that even Hulkenberg and Gutierrez's tires burst as well, and was not televised.

Hulkenberg had a slow puncture. Not sure about Gutiierrez. Highly unlikely that a tyre failure would have gone untelivized.

anachronix · 30th June 2013, 21:30

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/108451

Rosberg called by stewards for not slowing down for yellow flags!

Maky · 30th June 2013, 22:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by anachronix

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/108451

Rosberg called by stewards for not slowing down for yellow flags!

His result will stand as per ESPN F1.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dzrebellz

Jokes apart.
This is really bad publicity for Pirelli. Beats the whole objective of them being in F1.

I was thinking the same.

My thoughts on the race:
- Very unfortunate what happened to FI. Was really expecting a podium. The last SC with pits really sealed it in others favour.
- I thought to summon the Grosjean but that was proven to be unnecessary as the transmission god came instead.
- Tyres! Tyres! Tyres! One after the other boom boom boom. While quite scary for the racers it added the much needed spice to the race.
- Extremely unfortunate for Hamilton, I'm quite certain this win was his if it wasn't for the blown tyre.
- Rosberg once again proves he can compete head on if given a strong car.
- Paul's starting position post penalty compared with his finishing position for the second time has shown us he has indeed matured as a driver.
- Alonso up on podium has saved the championship battle.
- Williams still 0. Is this their worst season ever?

30th June 2013, 18:03	#31
tazmaan BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 926 Thanked: 3,235 Times View My Garage	Looking at this race I can dare say my cycle tires are better....
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30th June 2013, 18:07	#32
deetjohn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kochi Posts: 4,530 Thanked: 10,583 Times View My Garage	Re: 2013 F1 - Santander British Grand Prix @ Silverstone What on earth is happening here? The left rear is taking a beating. It is just debris everywhere.
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Nitrous Power BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Anand, Gujarat / Virginia Beach, US Posts: 490 Thanked: 273 Times	Now, Vettle's gearbox busted and another Safety Car deployed.
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thiagust BHPian Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chennai Posts: 144 Thanked: 114 Times	Hope Kimi can hang on for the remaining laps. The championship gets better !!.
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Shashidl BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 62 Thanked: 33 Times	Re: 2013 F1 - Santander British Grand Prix @ Silverstone Vettel out. 3 tyre blown, all 3 left rear. What a dramatic British gp
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30th June 2013, 19:05	#36
deetjohn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kochi Posts: 4,530 Thanked: 10,583 Times View My Garage	Re: 2013 F1 - Santander British Grand Prix @ Silverstone That was a brilliant call by Ferrari to box Alonso.
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30th June 2013, 19:10	#37
Nitrous Power BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Anand, Gujarat / Virginia Beach, US Posts: 490 Thanked: 273 Times	What a race! Webber was on fire in last few laps but Rosburg kept cool and drove Merc home. Final standings: Nico Webber Alonso
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30th June 2013, 19:14	#38
tazmaan BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 926 Thanked: 3,235 Times View My Garage	What a race by Hamilton and Alonso. First time I am seeing racing in final laps this season . Hamilton from comfortable 1st to 19th and finished 4th wow. And pirelli what are you doing! Am glad you are not Durex else instead of tire explosion we might have population explosion!
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30th June 2013, 19:16	#39
D33-PAC BANNED Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 911 Thanked: 1,544 Times	Re: 2013 F1 - Santander British Grand Prix @ Silverstone For me this was the best race of the season so far... wow. What drama ! Solid drive by PDR and Adrian Sutil, I imagine Sutil would have bagged the podium had his tires been fresh. On another note, I think Ferrari needs to wake up, it is obviously due to the misfortune of others Alonso was able to get on the podium today. Vettel is going to run away with the championship this year if things don't change.
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30th June 2013, 19:20	#40
asr245 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,162 Thanked: 389 Times	Re: 2013 F1 - Santander British Grand Prix @ Silverstone Exciting, eventful race! 4 rear left blowouts at high speed & Vettel DNFs. Most exciting finish of a race this season. Interestingly, all 3 pitted under the last SC. Lotus blundered by not doing the same else would have been even better. Well, at least both Kimi & Alonso cut into Vettel's lead.
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30th June 2013, 21:30	#44
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/108451 Rosberg called by stewards for not slowing down for yellow flags!
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