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redrage · 30th July 2006, 20:19

positions of the race plz anyone......

karthik247 · 30th July 2006, 20:27

1. M.SCHUMACHER Ferrari 1h27m51.693s
2. MASSA Ferrari +0.7s
3. RAIKKONEN McLaren +13.2s
4. BUTTON Honda +18.8s
5. ALONSO Renault +23.7s
6. FISICHELLA Renault +24.8s
7. TRULLI Toyota +26.5s
8. KLIEN Red Bull +48.1s
9. R.SCHUMACHER Toyota +60.3s
10. LIUZZI Toro Rosso +1 lap
11. COULTHARD Red Bull +1 lap
12. SPEED Toro Rosso +1 lap
13. ALBERS Midland +1 lap
14. MONTEIRO Midland +2 laps

LandCruiser · 30th July 2006, 20:34

Feels happy to see Schumi waving his hand after winning the third consecutive time this season and feels even more happy not to see alonso waving his hand once again (I dont like his over excited actions after every win as if he is the only one who knows to drive). Well he is brought down to earth by schumi. Congrats!

Kimi is a good fighter and he managed a good 3rd position. Though I would have liked it better to see him win from a championship point of view it is good for MS to be on top.

Massa is also proving to be a good partner.

madhav · 30th July 2006, 21:11

I heard the commentators on Star Sport saying that Renault's performance drop could be due to the removal of the dampers which have been under FIA scrutiny. But the following link does not say that the dampers were actually banned for this season.... anyone know more about this?

http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns17213.html

As for the race, this has surely made things tighter... good for Kimi, he might've atleast split the ferrari's but for that first pit stop drama! But then there is always a what if! :(

I don't understand Fisi... Weber overtook that guy like as if he was a back marker! Don't understand Renault's decision to go on with him next year...

manson · 30th July 2006, 21:13

great drive by schumi, massa did prove to worthy of being in a scarlet car.
bad luck for webber though!!
loved the way the guy on radio spoke about the championship being their hands now after the race. that was exhibits the confidence ferrari has in schumi.
people whats the differnce in the constructors' championship now?

manson.

cheap_deal · 30th July 2006, 21:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheap_deal

schumi as always on top, this time massa will drive the wedge between schumi n alonso. 3rd place.... who cares

whoa i got 1st n 2nd place right, GO FERRARI. wat a drive by schumi and massa. hats off to them.

Zensible · 31st July 2006, 01:32

I think the past few wins have more to do with Bridgestone tyres than Ferrari. And, I see the Ferrari 1,2 finish continuing if Michelin doesn't get it's act together.

Makes you wonder if Michelin has given up because this will be their last F1 season. Bridgestone will be the sole tyre supplier next year.

I heard the TV commentator mention that Renault had left the used race tyres out in plain view of the cameras as if to send a message to Michelin! Sore losers!! They have been blaming Michelin's tyre graining problem for the past few losses.

If that is the case, how come Kimi, who is on the same Michelins plus hyraulic problems and a screwed up 1st pit stop and a 3 stop strategy, still managed to end up on the podium?

Go Kimi!!!

sujaylahiri · 31st July 2006, 04:31

Loved the way Kimi overtook Webber when exiting the pits and "muscled past" Button later on. He is a great driver for sure.
His pit crew is so screwed up. Anyway great drive by both the Schumachers.
Especially Ralf, who unlapped himself in the last few laps and came 9th.
3 cheers for Button.

ranjan united · 31st July 2006, 07:31

http://www.formula1.com/race/news/4730/762.html
Both Midland cars were disqualified from the German GP for running with flexible rear wings, which are a big no-no by the FIA.

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ranjan united · 2nd August 2006, 04:17

Jacques Villneuve is unfortunately going to miss the race at Budapest after his crash at Hungaroring last Sunday. BMW test driver Robert Kubica is set to replace him this weekend. I think its awesome that Kubica is finally gonna get a chance to show his skills. People in the F1 paddock rate him extremely high; lests see if he can live upto the expectations.
As for the race, after last weeks debacle, I expect Kimi and McLaren to win this one. But because of the nature of the circuit, its going to be a 3-horse race from start to finish. Infact, even Honda and Toyota have a good chance of performing well on this circuit.
My predictions:
1. Kimi (marginally)
2. Fonsi (for some reason, he is always very fast on this track, but just not fast enuff)
3. Schumi (on a surge right now, but I dont really expect more than a podium; unless Ferrari really turn it on)
Look out for Button, Barrichello and Trulli.

2L8uLoose · 2nd August 2006, 09:29

Well seeing to the form that Mr Schumacher is in right now it would be slightly silly to bet against him... but this IS F1 and stranger things have happened.
So here are my 3.
1. MS
2. KR
3. FM(for those that dont know.. thats Massa)
As for Button... seems that the KIMI GREMLIN's crept into him too... can never to finish properly inspite of having a good starting position..

himanshugoswami · 2nd August 2006, 10:07

I would say Schumi, Alonso and Massa- If Kimis luck holds up, he could displace any of the three

Rtech · 2nd August 2006, 10:20

I predict.....a boring race!!

cheap_deal · 2nd August 2006, 10:25

its gonna be 1 MS
2. Alonso
3. Kimi
massa aint gonna be on podium this time.

pole goes to schumi

GO FERRARI GO

GTO · 2nd August 2006, 10:46

With the combination that MS has right now - a fast reliable car and supercharged motivation - he would be my pick.

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30th July 2006, 20:19	#871
redrage BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 553 Thanked: 106 Times	positions of the race plz anyone......
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30th July 2006, 20:27	#872
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	1. M.SCHUMACHER Ferrari 1h27m51.693s 2. MASSA Ferrari +0.7s 3. RAIKKONEN McLaren +13.2s 4. BUTTON Honda +18.8s 5. ALONSO Renault +23.7s 6. FISICHELLA Renault +24.8s 7. TRULLI Toyota +26.5s 8. KLIEN Red Bull +48.1s 9. R.SCHUMACHER Toyota +60.3s 10. LIUZZI Toro Rosso +1 lap 11. COULTHARD Red Bull +1 lap 12. SPEED Toro Rosso +1 lap 13. ALBERS Midland +1 lap 14. MONTEIRO Midland +2 laps
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30th July 2006, 20:34	#873
LandCruiser BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 712 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	Feels happy to see Schumi waving his hand after winning the third consecutive time this season and feels even more happy not to see alonso waving his hand once again (I dont like his over excited actions after every win as if he is the only one who knows to drive). Well he is brought down to earth by schumi. Congrats! Kimi is a good fighter and he managed a good 3rd position. Though I would have liked it better to see him win from a championship point of view it is good for MS to be on top. Massa is also proving to be a good partner.
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30th July 2006, 21:11	#874
madhav BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 286 Thanked: 74 Times	I heard the commentators on Star Sport saying that Renault's performance drop could be due to the removal of the dampers which have been under FIA scrutiny. But the following link does not say that the dampers were actually banned for this season.... anyone know more about this? http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns17213.html As for the race, this has surely made things tighter... good for Kimi, he might've atleast split the ferrari's but for that first pit stop drama! But then there is always a what if! :( I don't understand Fisi... Weber overtook that guy like as if he was a back marker! Don't understand Renault's decision to go on with him next year...
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30th July 2006, 21:13	#875
manson Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 4,170 Times View My Garage	great drive by schumi, massa did prove to worthy of being in a scarlet car. bad luck for webber though!! loved the way the guy on radio spoke about the championship being their hands now after the race. that was exhibits the confidence ferrari has in schumi. people whats the differnce in the constructors' championship now? manson. Last edited by manson : 30th July 2006 at 21:14.
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31st July 2006, 01:32	#877
Zensible BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chennai/Chicago Posts: 80 Thanked: 0 Times	I think the past few wins have more to do with Bridgestone tyres than Ferrari. And, I see the Ferrari 1,2 finish continuing if Michelin doesn't get it's act together. Makes you wonder if Michelin has given up because this will be their last F1 season. Bridgestone will be the sole tyre supplier next year. I heard the TV commentator mention that Renault had left the used race tyres out in plain view of the cameras as if to send a message to Michelin! Sore losers!! They have been blaming Michelin's tyre graining problem for the past few losses. If that is the case, how come Kimi, who is on the same Michelins plus hyraulic problems and a screwed up 1st pit stop and a 3 stop strategy, still managed to end up on the podium? Go Kimi!!!
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31st July 2006, 04:31	#878
sujaylahiri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North America Posts: 960 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Loved the way Kimi overtook Webber when exiting the pits and "muscled past" Button later on. He is a great driver for sure. His pit crew is so screwed up. Anyway great drive by both the Schumachers. Especially Ralf, who unlapped himself in the last few laps and came 9th. 3 cheers for Button.
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31st July 2006, 07:31	#879
ranjan united BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada... But still a Bombay-Boy at heart !!! Posts: 409 Thanked: 3 Times	Midland cars disqualified !!! http://www.formula1.com/race/news/4730/762.html Both Midland cars were disqualified from the German GP for running with flexible rear wings, which are a big no-no by the FIA. Threads Merged Last edited by adya33 : 31st July 2006 at 08:37.
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2nd August 2006, 04:17	#880
ranjan united BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada... But still a Bombay-Boy at heart !!! Posts: 409 Thanked: 3 Times	Race Predictions : Hungarian GP Jacques Villneuve is unfortunately going to miss the race at Budapest after his crash at Hungaroring last Sunday. BMW test driver Robert Kubica is set to replace him this weekend. I think its awesome that Kubica is finally gonna get a chance to show his skills. People in the F1 paddock rate him extremely high; lests see if he can live upto the expectations. As for the race, after last weeks debacle, I expect Kimi and McLaren to win this one. But because of the nature of the circuit, its going to be a 3-horse race from start to finish. Infact, even Honda and Toyota have a good chance of performing well on this circuit. My predictions: 1. Kimi (marginally) 2. Fonsi (for some reason, he is always very fast on this track, but just not fast enuff) 3. Schumi (on a surge right now, but I dont really expect more than a podium; unless Ferrari really turn it on) Look out for Button, Barrichello and Trulli.
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2nd August 2006, 09:29	#881
2L8uLoose BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 628 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Well seeing to the form that Mr Schumacher is in right now it would be slightly silly to bet against him... but this IS F1 and stranger things have happened. So here are my 3. 1. MS 2. KR 3. FM(for those that dont know.. thats Massa) As for Button... seems that the KIMI GREMLIN's crept into him too... can never to finish properly inspite of having a good starting position..
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2nd August 2006, 10:07	#882
himanshugoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: !!!! Posts: 2,303 Thanked: 2,619 Times	I would say Schumi, Alonso and Massa- If Kimis luck holds up, he could displace any of the three
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2nd August 2006, 10:20	#883
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	I predict.....a boring race!!
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2nd August 2006, 10:25	#884
cheap_deal BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: unknown Posts: 465 Thanked: 8 Times	its gonna be 1 MS 2. Alonso 3. Kimi massa aint gonna be on podium this time. pole goes to schumi GO FERRARI GO
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2nd August 2006, 10:46	#885
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,547 Thanked: 300,878 Times View My Garage	With the combination that MS has right now - a fast reliable car and supercharged motivation - he would be my pick.
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