2006 Bahrain Grand Prix - Race 1/18

rpstewart · 12 Mar 2006 at 13:21

Flibster said:
Technically it is - It's an islamic country so it's a no-no.

On a similar vein, how come Ron managed to get Emirates to share car space with Johnnie Walker?

They must be slightly less strict than the likes of Saudia - Williams used to use OJ on the podium in the early eighties regardless of where they were running.

speeduk · 12 Mar 2006 at 13:21

One of the best - if not the best race I have ever seen. Amazing stuff.

Flibster · 12 Mar 2006 at 13:21

One More Solo said:
Why does Schumacher blip his throttle on change downs but Alonso appears not to?

Ferrari as far as I'm aware does not have a constant drive gearbox - Renault does.

Without it the engine management will blip the throttle on down shifts - McLaren, Honda, Renault and Williams all have the gearbos so there should be now blips on downshift.

//Mike · 12 Mar 2006 at 13:22

rpstewart said:
On a similar vein, how come Ron managed to get Emirates to share car space with Johnnie Walker?

They must be slightly less strict than the likes of Saudia - Williams used to use OJ on the podium in the early eighties regardless of where they were running.

Dubai isn't dry - again, you can purchase alcohol on licensed premesis.

Stellios · 12 Mar 2006 at 13:23

speeduk said:
One of the best - if not the best race I have ever seen. Amazing stuff.

Nah, the best oen ive seen was Monaco last year (maybe 2) when Button was about 0.2 of a second off first place in the closing laps.

Is it just me, or is the new scoreboard thing a bit naff?

Flibster · 12 Mar 2006 at 13:23

rpstewart said:
On a similar vein, how come Ron managed to get Emirates to share car space with Johnnie Walker?

They must be slightly less strict than the likes of Saudia - Williams used to use OJ on the podium in the early eighties regardless of where they were running.

Perhaps they think McLaren is sponsored by a reliative of Murray..

//Mike · 12 Mar 2006 at 13:24

We get more of a press conference after quali than we do after the race? :rolleyes:

Stormrider · 12 Mar 2006 at 13:25

//Mike said:
We get more of a press conference after quali than we do after the race?

looks like it. Wonder if qualy coverage will be as in-depth next weekend.
At least its live on ITV3

Stellios · 12 Mar 2006 at 13:26

Did i miss the conference or did it not exist?

Deffo getting up at 5:30 for next weeks quali, couldnt have timed it any better, just had freeview put in my room yesterday

//Mike · 12 Mar 2006 at 13:27

Right, I'm off to get some lunch.

Cheers lads!

Creature · 12 Mar 2006 at 13:28

What time does the race start next weekend?

Flibster · 12 Mar 2006 at 13:29

Creature said:
What time does the race start next weekend?

6am....

Enjoy.

Simon/~Flibster

Creature · 12 Mar 2006 at 13:31

Flibster said:
6am....

Enjoy.

Simon/~Flibster

Whoopee(!)

Stay up all night, or go to bed early and get up stupidly early, hmmm.

Flibster · 12 Mar 2006 at 13:34

Creature said:
Whoopee(!)

Stay up all night, or go to bed early and get up stupidly early, hmmm.

I'm going to be caffine fuelled.

Expect my typing to be worse than normal.

Simon/~Flibster

Creature · 12 Mar 2006 at 13:36

Flibster said:
I'm going to be caffine fuelled.

Expect my typing to be worse than normal.

Simon/~Flibster

I can't get up at six, yet I do'nt want to be up all night. ARG!

Pigeon · 12 Mar 2006 at 13:37

Great race, really really good

Great to see Williams back and competitive, I thought it was a bit odd them choosing Rosberg, but what a drive, he is going to make waves.

Duke · 12 Mar 2006 at 13:38

Great opening race that.

Shame Jenson didn't get away well but still showed good potential in the car. Very good drive from Michael and Fernando up front.. and also from Nico.

Byron5184 · 12 Mar 2006 at 13:39

And to top it all off, A1GP @ Laguna Seca is on at 9pm on Sky sports

What a day for racing

Duke · 12 Mar 2006 at 13:40

Byron5184 said:
And to top it all off, A1GP @ Laguna Seca is on at 9pm on Sky sports What a day for racing

Yup can't wait :cool:

Flibster · 12 Mar 2006 at 13:42

Can't wait for the sprint race - rolling start into the corkscrew.

Expecting carnage.

Simon/~Flibster