European Grand Prix 2011, Valencia Street Circuit - Race 8/19
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That was a pretty good prediction.
I didn't expect the race to be boring, but as it turned out, it was very straight forward. The attrition rate was low and all the front runners were basically time trialling. Aside from Alonso harrying Webber, I don't remember any action amongst the front runners.
Let's hope for something better at Silverstone.
With a magic 8 ball - he had to leave the sport when he wasnt allowed a spare tub 8 ball in case the main one broke
ps3ud0
Why did Eddie Jordan quite running an F1 team?
If memory serves me correct, did he sell the team to someone (or a company) for a lot of money?
How did Jordan finish up?
Sold on several times under various names before eventually becoming what we now know as Force India.
Well that wasn't the most exciting race ever was it? Quite surprised McLaren were struggling so much but there we go. Interesting to hear Lewis predict that the new rules for Silverstone could be bad and then Ginsoon say that it might be ok.
Hopefullly we'll see some actual action next time out. Not going to make any predictions for that one just yet though!
Hopefullly we'll see some actual action next time out. Not going to make any predictions for that one just yet though!
Soldato
Well that wasn't what I was expecting from Mclaren at all but hey ho. Another 2 weeks to wait 
Can't stand Alonso still!!
Can't stand Alonso still!!
It's hard to see how RBR/Vettel can lose this now.
Even Webber is getting decent results now and is in joint 2nd place (in the WDC).
It appears that the McLaren doesn't do too well in hot climate.
If Vettel were to not win another race this season, he would probably still end up winning the title.
If Vettel were going to be stopped, McLaren and Ferrari would need to keep Vettel off the podium for the remaining races, but I just can't see this happening right now.
Who knows though, at Silverstone new rules are being introduced, so it may have an effect on RBR's dominance.
Even Webber is getting decent results now and is in joint 2nd place (in the WDC).
It appears that the McLaren doesn't do too well in hot climate.
If Vettel were to not win another race this season, he would probably still end up winning the title.
If Vettel were going to be stopped, McLaren and Ferrari would need to keep Vettel off the podium for the remaining races, but I just can't see this happening right now.
Who knows though, at Silverstone new rules are being introduced, so it may have an effect on RBR's dominance.
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Just watched this - boring race. Don't see how RBR can lose the titles now, especially while the others take points off each other.
Associate
Did anyone notice the Red Bull front wing flexing 
Awful race.
Awful race.
Did anyone notice the Red Bull front wing flexing
was it bad?
Man of Honour
The most exciting part of the race was going for a dip halfway through. Shame they can't remove it from the calendar.
Associate
Boring Boring Boring Track,
You have changed your tune
He does that virtually every session depending on who's topping the time sheets
Rivals admit defeat, almost...
Sebastian Vettel's rivals have admitted defeat in the race for this year's title following the Red Bull driver's sixth win of the season in Valencia.
German Vettel extended his championship lead to 77 points after eight rounds with his lights-to-flag victory.
And despite there being 11 races left in the calendar, Lewis Hamilton said: "It's finished really. In the sense of the title it's almost over already."
"The championship is not in our calculations," added Fernando Alonso.
"If anyone thinks we can win the championship being eight-tenths of a second behind [Red Bull] they don't understand Formula 1."
Sebastian Vettel's rivals have admitted defeat in the race for this year's title following the Red Bull driver's sixth win of the season in Valencia.
German Vettel extended his championship lead to 77 points after eight rounds with his lights-to-flag victory.
And despite there being 11 races left in the calendar, Lewis Hamilton said: "It's finished really. In the sense of the title it's almost over already."
"The championship is not in our calculations," added Fernando Alonso.
"If anyone thinks we can win the championship being eight-tenths of a second behind [Red Bull] they don't understand Formula 1."
What did I miss? When, and in what context was this stated? I assume its got something to do with the engine rules for 2014?
