German Grand Prix 2011, Nürburgring Circuit - Race 10/19

peterattheboro · 24 Jul 2011 at 14:49

Have to say... Vettel is a fantastic hotlapper... but not that great of a racing driver... apparently his brakes were ****ed but they seemed fine later on :confused:

dannyjo22 · 24 Jul 2011 at 14:49

utajoker said:
they added that when hamilton had to push his car home in canadia last year when he did similar.

I'm pretty sure that rule was already in place, they just reclarified it.

CaptainRAVE · 24 Jul 2011 at 14:49

dannyjo22 said:
Yeah they should make it back, they didn't penalise hamilton for it recently though.

Assuming there is still enough fuel to test. Shows how close to the limit they push these things. Still wish they would stop these silly fuel level issues.

pingwing · 24 Jul 2011 at 14:49

All we need now is a tasteless British anthem in Germany war joke and the day will be complete...

Hope they dont mess with the result, those rules are just silly (maybe not the fuel one)

Skeeter · 24 Jul 2011 at 14:50

Making it back to the pits with fuel only applied during Qualifying. For the race, they just need to have a sample, even if they stop it just after the line.

Kenai · 24 Jul 2011 at 14:50

peterattheboro said:
Have to say... Vettel is a fantastic hotlapper... but not that great of a racing driver... apparently his brakes were ****ed but they seemed fine later on

They were and they were.

He adjusted the bias all the way forward and then later they said he was ok to shift it back to optimum bias.

Pigeon_Killer · 24 Jul 2011 at 14:50

peterattheboro said:
Have to say... Vettel is a fantastic hotlapper... but not that great of a racing driver... apparently his brakes were ****ed but they seemed fine later on

Had to change the brake bias mid race because his rears were over heating. Didn't seem to be able to out brake anyone today. Usually has a bomb proof car compared to Webber so was due a little bit of bad luck.

ShakenNstirred · 24 Jul 2011 at 14:50

enjoyed that race well done Hamilton

utajoker · 24 Jul 2011 at 14:51

dannyjo22 said:
I'm pretty sure that rule was already in place, they just reclarified it.

i thought they had the the rule that you need enough for a sample, then added that you must make it back to the pits under your own steam after the 2010 canadia quali.

dannyjo22 · 24 Jul 2011 at 14:52

I'm glad it didn't rain that was a interesting close race

mmj_uk · 24 Jul 2011 at 14:53

Jono8 said:
What did he say?

Penalty for Webber/Alonso for taxiing and Hamilton for leaving parc ferme to celebrate.

Psycho Ned · 24 Jul 2011 at 14:54

Can't remember anyone being penalised for not being able to take a sample ever so can assume they'll find some juice in there somewhere!

Garido · 24 Jul 2011 at 14:54

Pigeon_Killer said:
Had to change the brake bias mid race because his rears were over heating. Didn't seem to be able to out brake anyone today. Usually has a bomb proof car compared to Webber so was due a little bit of bad luck.

I think his team mate as well as others also had some brake issues as well. Either way, I don't think it was his weekend. Just goes to show Vettel is not perfect and definitely beatable.

Good work by Hamilton, Alonso and Webber.

dannyjo22 · 24 Jul 2011 at 14:54

It should stop the rumours of Whitmarshes demise.

Edit nice to see domincali mention that

Kenai · 24 Jul 2011 at 14:56

dannyjo22 said:
It should stop the rumours of Whitmarshes demise.

Edit nice to see domincali mention that

Missed that interview, what did he say?

dannyjo22 · 24 Jul 2011 at 14:57

Kenai said:
Missed that interview, what did he say?

He just mentioned that with the pressure the british media have put on Whitmarsh he was happy for him to get a result.

MooMoo444 · 24 Jul 2011 at 14:57

What a balls up from Ferrari there with Massa, more gifted points to Vettel

Jono8 · 24 Jul 2011 at 14:59

Alonso has a massive head.

Skeeter · 24 Jul 2011 at 14:59

Mark's not happy...

dannyjo22 · 24 Jul 2011 at 14:59

Stop pretending to blub Hamilton you jessie