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Post by v/\v on Aug 21, 2008 3:57:14 GMT -5
   The Bridge section of the track.  Heikki, victorious in Budapest, 3 weeks ago.3 weeks after Heikki Kovalainen's maiden victory in Hungary. A brand new task awaits all of the drivers. Valencia, the second of three street circuits this season, the third being the first night-time race in Singapore later this year, plays host to the European Grand Prix and it's guaranteed drama and excitement from the off.. The eye-catching part of the track is The Bridge and that will be a focal point in the entire race. The drivers would have studied hard for this race and will be prepared for what's ahead with 57 laps to do, this will be a big test of all their abilities. Lewis Hamilton will be hoping for some better luck than what he had last time out, he's sure to be in the running for victory. Similarly Felipe Massa must have been crestfallen when his Ferrari engine gave out on him with 3 laps left to run in Hungary, he was clear in 1st place, he'll be hoping his car will be up to the challenge but I wouldn't be surprised to see Ferrari slip a little here. Raikkonen needs to be quicker, it's as simple as that, he hasn't really mounted a challenge for victory at all in the last 3 Grand Prix so he needs a performance and should be pushing hard. Heikki Kovalainen will be hoping he can capitalise on his first win and chalk up win 2, he'll be in and around but unless Massa or Hamilton have problems, he will be behind them two at least I would have thought. BMW, Toyota, Renault, Red Bull, Williams, Honda & Sebastien Vettel will be duking it out for the other points positions and with it being a new track, they may sneak podiums or even a race win. Here is the TV/Online timings so you don't miss a thing: European Grand Prix on ITV:Friday practice Friday 22 August 0900 & 1300 itv.com/f1 Live quali Saturday 23 August 1200-1430 ITV1 & itv.com/f1 Quali highlights Sunday 24 August 1030-1200 ITV4 Live race Sunday 24 August 1200-1510 ITV1 & itv.com/f1 Race highlights Sunday 24 August 2245-2345 ITV1 Highlights re-run Monday 25 August 1800-1900 ITV4 GP2 action on ITVLive feature race Saturday 23 August 1430-1630 ITV4 Live sprint race Sunday 24 August 0925-1030 ITV4 |
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Post by DC:UK on Aug 21, 2008 4:48:05 GMT -5
Really looking forward to this race, should be a good one. Hope Lewis can bounce back strongly
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Post by Dan on Aug 21, 2008 11:12:26 GMT -5
I should just get home from football for the start of the race Sunday then. Should be good, looks like almost every corner is sharp too.
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Post by v/\v on Aug 23, 2008 7:46:22 GMT -5
Vettel is flying, chance to be on Pole!
Trulli, Massa, Heidfeld & Hamilton also in the mix for Pole. Raikonnen & Kovalainen thru to top 10 shootout. Bourdais & Kubica also in there.
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Post by v/\v on Aug 23, 2008 10:09:22 GMT -5
Grid positions for the European Grand Prix:
1. Felipe Massa (Brz) Ferrari 1 min 38.989 secs
2. Lewis Hamilton (GB) McLaren-Mercedes 1:39.199
3. Robert Kubica (Pol) BMW Sauber 1:39.392
4. Kimi Raikkonen (Finn) Ferrari 1:39.488
5. Heikki Kovalainen (Finn) McLaren-Mercedes 1:39.937
6. Sebastian Vettel (Ger) Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1:40.142
7. Jarno Trulli (Ita) Toyota 1:40.309
8. Nick Heidfeld (Ger) BMW Sauber 1:40.631
9. Nico Rosberg (Ger) Williams-Toyota 1:40.721
10. Sebastien Bourdais (Fra) Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1:40.750
11. Kazuki Nakajima (Jpn) Williams-Toyota 1:38.428
12. Fernando Alonso (Spa) Renault 1:38.435
13. Timo Glock (Ger) Toyota 1:38.499
14. Mark Webber (Aus) Red Bull-Renault 1:38.515
15. Nelson Piquet (Brz) Renault 1:38.744
16. Jenson Button (GB) Honda 1:38.880
17. David Coulthard (GB) Red Bull-Renault 1:39.235
18. Giancarlo Fisichella (Ita) Force India-Ferrari 1:39.268
19. Rubens Barrichello (Brz) Honda 1:39.811
20. Adrian Sutil (Ger) Force India-Ferrari 1:39.943
Grid slots for tomorrows race.
Real chance of a podium for Vettel tomorrow as I believe he has quite a bit more fuel than the top dogs and he is quick round this circuit, can't wait.
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Post by Dan on Aug 23, 2008 15:38:56 GMT -5
I know what you mean about Vettel, but I can't see him getting above Raikonnen, Kubica or Kovalainen. Can see any of the top three taking this.
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Post by Dan on Aug 25, 2008 8:41:03 GMT -5
Probably one of the most boring races I have ever watched.
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Post by v/\v on Aug 25, 2008 9:19:51 GMT -5
Aye, really disappointing as a spectacle. Apparently they're gonna revamp it for next year to encourage more overtaking. Ferrari look like a bunch of cock-up merchants this year, even tho Massa won, they nearly fudged themselves. Vettel 6TH from grid to flag  , Driver of the day from Brundle but he probably got it for the whole weekend, going to RB will be interesting, he will easily out-pace Webber, hopefully the car is faster next year and he can compete with the big boys. Result: Driver Team Felipe Massa Ferrari Lewis Hamilton McLaren Mercedes Robert Kubica BMW Sauber Heikki Kovalainen McLaren Mercedes Jarno Trulli Toyota Sebastian Vettel Scuderia Toro Rosso Timo Glock Toyota Nico Rosberg Williams Nick Heidfeld BMW Sauber Sebastien Bourdais Scuderia Toro Rosso Nelson Piquet Jr Renault Mark Webber Red Bull Racing Jenson Button Honda Racing Giancarlo Fisichella Force India Kazuki Nakajima Williams Rubens Barrichello Honda Racing David Coulthard Red Bull Racing Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari Adrian Sutil Force India Fernando Alonso Renault Ah well, SPA next, hope it rains |
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