German Grand Prix 2012, Hockenheim - Race 10/20

Skeeter · 26 Jul 2012 at 17:14

Yep, but is it closer to Alonso, so a match for McLaren and RBR, or is it closer to Massa, so back behind Merc and Lotus?

Personally I think Alonso is out performing the car more than Massa is under performing, meaning the Ferrari car itself is behind the RBR, and maybe slightly behind the updated McLaren. But this is just a guess.

utajoker · 27 Jul 2012 at 06:30

From an interview with Hamilton about unlapping himself.

Lewis Hamilton interview said:
Hamilton subsequently tried the same move on Alonso but could not find a way past the race leader.

"He doesn't like to be overtaken by me," the 2008 World Champion added with a smile.

Made me chuckle.

Mr Men · 27 Jul 2012 at 09:36

Funny cause Alonso said, and we didn't see Lewis even close enough to overtake.

"I knew that if Lewis was close enough with the DRS and trying to overtake, I had no problem to leave the space," said Alonso. "I knew he was not in the race. We didn't want to risk anything."

JeditOjanen · 27 Jul 2012 at 13:04

PinkFloyd said:
How can people still say the Ferrari isn't the best all around car at the moment with any sense of authority :/

When they're Fernando Alonso? Because he's said it.

PinkFloyd · 27 Jul 2012 at 13:41

Well he's hardly going to go "haha we have the best car"
All drivers say they're car isn't the best (or atleast isn't as good as people think)

Mr Men · 27 Jul 2012 at 13:52

PinkFloyd said:
Well he's hardly going to go "haha we have the best car"
All drivers say they're car isn't the best (or atleast isn't as good as people think)

Apart from Jenson....

Jenson Button believes that no car is faster than his McLaren after he fought for the win at Hockenheim.

The Briton only qualified seventh in wet conditions on Saturday but made rapid progress in the race and finished second.

Button said that he had felt confident the car's handling in Valencia and at Silverstone, but that the McLaren still lacked outright speed at that point. With the updates fitted in Germany, he was now confident the team can remain at the front, after matching German Grand Prix winner Fernando Alonso's pace in the final stint.

"I am happy that we have done a good job and we have good pace, there is no one quicker than us at the moment and we can fight for the win in the next few races," said Button.

FrankJH · 27 Jul 2012 at 15:54

well that could be PR spin as well

(ie just because he said it doesnt mean he automatically believes it)

Mr Men · 27 Jul 2012 at 16:18

Ok then

he also said how he can do a repeat of 2009 in reverse and win 6 or so races after the break and win the title, more PR I guess

FrankJH · 27 Jul 2012 at 16:51

Mr Men said:
Ok then he also said how he can do a repeat of 2009 in reverse and win 6 or so races after the break and win the title, more PR I guess

Hadnt heard that I admit - but good for him

McLaren need a bit of positive re-inforcement going into the Summer break