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ksethuram · 20th March 2006, 19:03

Why is an year old Indianapolis story coming in for debate????

Deeps · 20th March 2006, 19:28

Mods, how about we split the thread???

F50 · 20th March 2006, 19:41

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Originally Posted by Deeps

Mods, how about we split the thread???

Why dont you continue here ....

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motor-...ndianapolis+GP

aseem · 20th March 2006, 21:17

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Originally Posted by tifosikrishna

was that on a ferrari??? are you sure???

I said check the history of Schumi and Ferrari, not Schumi on Ferrari.... I know my F1 history dude, lets discuss the issues raised, not how we phrase the sentences.

Fiero · 20th March 2006, 21:20

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Originally Posted by tifosikrishna

was that on a ferrari??? are you sure???

yes ... even ive read about the stuff put up by aseem ... ferrari has a history of playing spoilt sport ... evn schumi (95-97 seasons)

karthik247 · 28th March 2006, 22:06

So guys, after two races down the lane, next up - Melbourne. So who do u think are the favourites?? Again hopefully Ferrari would be back, and McLaren esp. Kimi will have more luck. By the way looks like a few cars will be running on newer engines..

ksethuram · 29th March 2006, 09:25

As karthik247 said most car's would have new engines; and new aero parts at least for Ferrari, McLaren and BMW who are forced to do so by FIA.

Ferrari is out of pace and would be out of the podium fighting in the midfield with BMW, Redbull and Toyota. May be Schumi will pull a magic lap in qualifying, but down the race they will fade.

As seen the pace so far podium should be shared between Renault, McLaren and Williams.

But Flavio's statement "We can win with any driver" confirms that he has started supressing Alonso (we have seen Truli in 2004 and Fisi in 2005). If Flavio thinks Fisi has to be ahead of Alonso, for sure none from Renault would be in the podium. Flavio has started digging below his own feet.

Putting all down we can expect a direct fight between Kimi , Montoya, Webber and Nico...
i would go for
1) KIMI
2) MONTOYA
3) NICO / WEBBER (Hard to decide)

gr8guzzler · 29th March 2006, 14:33

If the first 2 races are any indication, I think Alonso will defenitely make it to the podium. Just hope Kimi/Montoya give him a better fight this time...

Cheers!!!

suman · 29th March 2006, 15:15

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Originally Posted by ksethuram

But Flavio's statement "We can win with any driver" confirms that he has started supressing Alonso (we have seen Truli in 2004 and Fisi in 2005). If Flavio thinks Fisi has to be ahead of Alonso, for sure none from Renault would be in the podium. Flavio has started digging below his own feet.

Maybe its something to do with the fact that Alonso will be moving on to McLaren next season....?

I do agree with your race prediction for Melbourne, Kimi will take podium

anarchist · 29th March 2006, 15:32

Kimi/Montoya should win this time around

sridhar24 · 29th March 2006, 15:58

Here goes my prediction for the Aussie GP-
1) Alonso
2) Kimi
3) Schumi
Renault will be strong as always and i think Mclaren too will be on the pace this time. But can't really say about Ferrari.

karthik247 · 31st March 2006, 12:05

FRIDAY PRACTICE RESULTS

1 Anthony Davidson Honda 1:26.822

2 Alexander Wurz Williams-Cosworth 1:26.832

3 Robert Kubica Sauber-BMW 1:27.200

4 Jenson Button Honda 1:27.213

5 Fernando Alonso Renault 1:27.443

6 Michael Schumacher Ferrari 1:27.658

7 Kimi Räikkönen McLaren-Mercedes 1:27.773

8 Rubens Barrichello Honda 1:28.075

9 Juan Pablo Montoya McLaren-Mercedes 1:28.200

10 Felipe Massa Ferrari 1:28.227

11 Giancarlo Fisichella Renault 1:28.280

12 Jacques Villeneuve Sauber-BMW 1:28.440

13 David Coulthard RBR-Ferrari 1:28.531

14 Mark Webber Williams-Cosworth 1:28.860

15 Nick Heidfeld Sauber-BMW 1:29.053

16 Jarno Trulli Toyota 1:29.138

17 Scott Speed STR-Cosworth 1:29.196

18 Ralf Schumacher Toyota 1:29.379

19 Tiago Monteiro MF1-Toyota 1:29.713

20 Robert Doornbos RBR-Ferrari 1:29.876

21 Christian Klien RBR-Ferrari 1:29.879

22 Nico Rosberg Williams-Cosworth 1:29.933

23 Neel Jani STR-Cosworth 1:30.686

24 Vitantonio Liuzzi STR-Cosworth 1:30.734

25 Christijan Albers MF1-Toyota 1:30.830

26 Markus Winkelhock MF1-Toyota 1:31.260

27 Takuma Sato Super Aguri-Honda 1:32.556

28 Yuji Ide Super Aguri-Honda 1:34.224

Jay · 31st March 2006, 21:58

1. KIMI for first place.... just hope his car stays in one piece...
2. Alonso
3. Schumi
i would love to see Kimi and Montoya first and second...( McLaren fan you see... !!! ) its just the question of reliability.....

ksethuram · 1st April 2006, 09:45

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Originally Posted by Jay

1. KIMI for first place.... just hope his car stays in one piece...
2. Alonso
3. Schumi
i would love to see Kimi and Montoya first and second...( McLaren fan you see... !!! ) its just the question of reliability.....

Reliability??? McLaren is a team which did not have an engine change or engine failure till now. Renault, Ferrari, Williams, Redbull, BMW, Toyota have already tasted it.....

Jay · 1st April 2006, 09:55

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Originally Posted by ksethuram

Reliability??? McLaren is a team which did not have an engine change or engine failure till now. Renault, Ferrari, Williams, Redbull, BMW, Toyota have already tasted it.....

hey dude previous qualifying we saw kimi's car have suspension failure and the same in the race, thats what i meant by reliability.... otherwise the engine seems to be going fine... hope for the best...

Qualifying timings :

1. Jenson Button : 1:25:229
2. Giancarlo Fisichella : 1:25:635
3. Fernando Alonso : 1:25:729
4. Kimi Raikonnen : 1:25:822
5. Montoya : 1:25:902
6. Ralf Schumacher : 1:26:596
7. Mark Webber : 1:27:075...................

11. Micheal Schumacher

View Poll Results: Constructor's Championshop Prediction
Ferrari	26	65.00%
McLaren	11	27.50%
Renault	2	5.00%
BMW Sauber	0	0%
Toyota	0	0%
Honda	0	0%
Red Bull	0	0%
Toro Rosso	0	0%
Super Aguri	0	0%
Williams	1	2.50%
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28th March 2006, 22:06	#336
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	Race Prediction - Melbourne So guys, after two races down the lane, next up - Melbourne. So who do u think are the favourites?? Again hopefully Ferrari would be back, and McLaren esp. Kimi will have more luck. By the way looks like a few cars will be running on newer engines.. Last edited by karthik247 : 28th March 2006 at 22:11.
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29th March 2006, 09:25	#337
ksethuram BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chennai , London (now) Posts: 233 Thanked: Once	As karthik247 said most car's would have new engines; and new aero parts at least for Ferrari, McLaren and BMW who are forced to do so by FIA. Ferrari is out of pace and would be out of the podium fighting in the midfield with BMW, Redbull and Toyota. May be Schumi will pull a magic lap in qualifying, but down the race they will fade. As seen the pace so far podium should be shared between Renault, McLaren and Williams. But Flavio's statement "We can win with any driver" confirms that he has started supressing Alonso (we have seen Truli in 2004 and Fisi in 2005). If Flavio thinks Fisi has to be ahead of Alonso, for sure none from Renault would be in the podium. Flavio has started digging below his own feet. Putting all down we can expect a direct fight between Kimi , Montoya, Webber and Nico... i would go for 1) KIMI 2) MONTOYA 3) NICO / WEBBER (Hard to decide) Last edited by ksethuram : 29th March 2006 at 09:29.
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29th March 2006, 14:33	#338
gr8guzzler BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 653 Thanked: 87 Times View My Garage	If the first 2 races are any indication, I think Alonso will defenitely make it to the podium. Just hope Kimi/Montoya give him a better fight this time... Cheers!!!
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29th March 2006, 15:32	#340
anarchist BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago / Namma Bengaluru Posts: 372 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Kimi/Montoya should win this time around
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29th March 2006, 15:58	#341
sridhar24 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,046 Thanked: 88 Times	Here goes my prediction for the Aussie GP- 1) Alonso 2) Kimi 3) Schumi Renault will be strong as always and i think Mclaren too will be on the pace this time. But can't really say about Ferrari.
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31st March 2006, 12:05	#342
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	FRIDAY PRACTICE RESULTS 1 Anthony Davidson Honda 1:26.822 2 Alexander Wurz Williams-Cosworth 1:26.832 3 Robert Kubica Sauber-BMW 1:27.200 4 Jenson Button Honda 1:27.213 5 Fernando Alonso Renault 1:27.443 6 Michael Schumacher Ferrari 1:27.658 7 Kimi Räikkönen McLaren-Mercedes 1:27.773 8 Rubens Barrichello Honda 1:28.075 9 Juan Pablo Montoya McLaren-Mercedes 1:28.200 10 Felipe Massa Ferrari 1:28.227 11 Giancarlo Fisichella Renault 1:28.280 12 Jacques Villeneuve Sauber-BMW 1:28.440 13 David Coulthard RBR-Ferrari 1:28.531 14 Mark Webber Williams-Cosworth 1:28.860 15 Nick Heidfeld Sauber-BMW 1:29.053 16 Jarno Trulli Toyota 1:29.138 17 Scott Speed STR-Cosworth 1:29.196 18 Ralf Schumacher Toyota 1:29.379 19 Tiago Monteiro MF1-Toyota 1:29.713 20 Robert Doornbos RBR-Ferrari 1:29.876 21 Christian Klien RBR-Ferrari 1:29.879 22 Nico Rosberg Williams-Cosworth 1:29.933 23 Neel Jani STR-Cosworth 1:30.686 24 Vitantonio Liuzzi STR-Cosworth 1:30.734 25 Christijan Albers MF1-Toyota 1:30.830 26 Markus Winkelhock MF1-Toyota 1:31.260 27 Takuma Sato Super Aguri-Honda 1:32.556 28 Yuji Ide Super Aguri-Honda 1:34.224
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31st March 2006, 21:58	#343
Jay BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 819 Thanked: 8 Times	1. KIMI for first place.... just hope his car stays in one piece... 2. Alonso 3. Schumi i would love to see Kimi and Montoya first and second...( McLaren fan you see... !!! ) its just the question of reliability.....
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