2010 F1 Europe - Valencia Telefonica Grand prix

PAVAN KADAM · 13th June 2010, 23:47

Valencia being a street Circuit, Again low on down force.

We shall see some wheel to wheel racing.

First few races saw RedBulls dominating, but now we are halfway mark the season, and now we have Mclarens right on Top.

Fri 25 June 2010
Practice 1 13:30 - 15:00
Practice 2 17:30 - 19:00

Sat 26 June 2010
Practice 3 14:30 - 15:30

Qualifying 17:30

Sun 27 June 2010

RaceDay 17:30

PAVAN KADAM · 23rd June 2010, 00:22

Friday practice is 2 days away.

Well the weather seems to be good for the Friday practice, but predicted FOG for the qualifying and the race on Saturday and Sunday.

deetjohn · 24th June 2010, 07:27

Bridgestone are bringing the super softs and medium tyres for Hockenheim.

So that will give the F10 something to cheer about. Also, big updates have been promised by Ferrari for the race.

Let's hope this will make it at least a 3 way fight for the rest of the season.

Pirelli will take over as the F1’s sole tyre supplier from 2011.

anachronix · 24th June 2010, 12:20

The new F10 with the Redbull type exhausts was tested in Fiorano during a media event. There is also a rumor about a new diffuser.

Newpunter · 24th June 2010, 14:43

I think this track will suit the Mclaren's more. Redbull have said that they have to wait till Silverstone where they expect their car to reign supreme again. All said, unless there is rain, I think this will be a snore fest like Bahrain. It's a shame that Spain has 2 of the most boring tracks on the F1 calendar.

anachronix · 26th June 2010, 09:39

Ferrari's new front wing!

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The beautiful F10 in action!

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raj.barcode · 26th June 2010, 10:48

Alonso seems to have Massa number again this race; Renault seem to be doing pretty well too; so is Sutil for Force India

PAVAN KADAM · 26th June 2010, 12:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by anachronix

Ferrari's new front wing!

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The beautiful F10 in action!

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Why are these 2 drives looking in the opposite direction

Mercedes GP woes continuing

raj.barcode · 26th June 2010, 13:00

@ pavan; it shows what happens when Alonso is in the team

SchumiFan · 26th June 2010, 13:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Why are these 2 drives looking in the opposite direction

Mercedes GP woes continuing

Maybe they are looking at the screens in their garages?

Merc GP seems to be strong here. Nico's posting good times. Schumi should come good in the race if they are able to get their package right.

nitrous · 26th June 2010, 14:25

Star sports is not going to broadcast the Qualifying live because of stupid football.
The Qualifying will be broadcast at 11.30 PM tonight.

SilentEngine · 26th June 2010, 15:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrous

Star sports is not going to broadcast the Qualifying live because of stupid football.
The Qualifying will be broadcast at 11.30 PM tonight.

Not because of football, but boring wimbledon

deetjohn · 26th June 2010, 15:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrous

Star sports is not going to broadcast the Qualifying live because of stupid football.
The Qualifying will be broadcast at 11.30 PM tonight.

Football alone not to be blamed. It's the Wimbledon (SS) + World Cup (ESPN) effect.

FP3 live now and both Ferrari and RB are trading times. MGP too looks quick.

PAVAN KADAM · 26th June 2010, 15:28

Lot of teams from the middle order are steadily creeping up the order if we notice since last few races.

But.! Mercedes GP . Inspite of the BIG names in F1 are the only ones moving backwards. Nico's car is fine, Schumi is OK. But the car never looks as if it can challenge any top teams . Its good only to stay at the middle order. Thats not what we expect.

Mercedes GP cars are tumbling down, lapped up by many new guys on the block. I am sure, they will end up not qualifying and tomorrows race, it will be 13th or 14th on the finishing line.

theragingbull · 26th June 2010, 18:32

One can watch live qualifying updates here: BBC Sport - F1 - Live - European GP qualifying

Force India 13th and 14th.
Schumi qualified 15th!

EDIT: Final Qualifying result:

1 S Vettel
2 M Webber
3 L Hamilton
4 F Alonso
5 F Massa
6 R Kubica
7 J Button
8 N Hulkenberg
9 R Barrichello
10 V Petrov
11 S Buemi
12 N Rosberg
13 A Sutil
14V Liuzzi
15 M Schumacher
16 P de la Rosa
17 J Alguersuari
18 K Kobayashi
19 J Trulli
20 H Kovalainen
21 L di Grassi
22 T Glock Virgin
23 K Chandhok
24 B Senna

13th June 2010, 23:47	#1
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,549 Times	2010 F1 Europe - Valencia Telefonica Grand prix Valencia being a street Circuit, Again low on down force. We shall see some wheel to wheel racing. First few races saw RedBulls dominating, but now we are halfway mark the season, and now we have Mclarens right on Top. Fri 25 June 2010 Practice 1 13:30 - 15:00 Practice 2 17:30 - 19:00 Sat 26 June 2010 Practice 3 14:30 - 15:30 Qualifying 17:30 Sun 27 June 2010 RaceDay 17:30 Attached Thumbnails
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PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,549 Times	Friday practice is 2 days away. Well the weather seems to be good for the Friday practice, but predicted FOG for the qualifying and the race on Saturday and Sunday.
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24th June 2010, 07:27	#3
deetjohn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kochi Posts: 4,530 Thanked: 10,581 Times View My Garage	Bridgestone are bringing the super softs and medium tyres for Hockenheim. So that will give the F10 something to cheer about. Also, big updates have been promised by Ferrari for the race. Let's hope this will make it at least a 3 way fight for the rest of the season. Pirelli will take over as the F1’s sole tyre supplier from 2011.
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24th June 2010, 12:20	#4
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	The new F10 with the Redbull type exhausts was tested in Fiorano during a media event. There is also a rumor about a new diffuser.
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24th June 2010, 14:43	#5
Newpunter BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 744 Thanked: 336 Times	I think this track will suit the Mclaren's more. Redbull have said that they have to wait till Silverstone where they expect their car to reign supreme again. All said, unless there is rain, I think this will be a snore fest like Bahrain. It's a shame that Spain has 2 of the most boring tracks on the F1 calendar.
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26th June 2010, 09:39	#6
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	Ferrari's new front wing! The beautiful F10 in action!
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26th June 2010, 10:48	#7
raj.barcode BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 706 Thanked: 273 Times View My Garage	Alonso seems to have Massa number again this race; Renault seem to be doing pretty well too; so is Sutil for Force India
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26th June 2010, 13:00	#9
raj.barcode BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 706 Thanked: 273 Times View My Garage	@ pavan; it shows what happens when Alonso is in the team
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26th June 2010, 14:25	#11
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Star sports is not going to broadcast the Qualifying live because of stupid football. The Qualifying will be broadcast at 11.30 PM tonight.
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26th June 2010, 15:28	#14
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,549 Times	Lot of teams from the middle order are steadily creeping up the order if we notice since last few races. But.! Mercedes GP . Inspite of the BIG names in F1 are the only ones moving backwards. Nico's car is fine, Schumi is OK. But the car never looks as if it can challenge any top teams . Its good only to stay at the middle order. Thats not what we expect. Mercedes GP cars are tumbling down, lapped up by many new guys on the block. I am sure, they will end up not qualifying and tomorrows race, it will be 13th or 14th on the finishing line. Last edited by PAVAN KADAM : 26th June 2010 at 15:29.
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26th June 2010, 18:32	#15
theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 646 Times View My Garage	One can watch live qualifying updates here: BBC Sport - F1 - Live - European GP qualifying Force India 13th and 14th. Schumi qualified 15th! EDIT: Final Qualifying result: 1 S Vettel 2 M Webber 3 L Hamilton 4 F Alonso 5 F Massa 6 R Kubica 7 J Button 8 N Hulkenberg 9 R Barrichello 10 V Petrov 11 S Buemi 12 N Rosberg 13 A Sutil 14V Liuzzi 15 M Schumacher 16 P de la Rosa 17 J Alguersuari 18 K Kobayashi 19 J Trulli 20 H Kovalainen 21 L di Grassi 22 T Glock Virgin 23 K Chandhok 24 B Senna Last edited by theragingbull : 26th June 2010 at 18:41.
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