Interlagos - Brazilian Grand Prix 2009 - Race 16/17

Kitchster_uk · 17 Oct 2009 at 18:41

It's unbelieveable that RBR let Vettel go out on a dry setup - it was the right thing for McLaren to gamble but surely RBR simply had to put a full wet setup?

gord · 17 Oct 2009 at 18:41

That track is wet.

el_dazza · 17 Oct 2009 at 18:42

Lopéz said:
Never really understand that mentality, particularly when the driver in question isn't a key player at the moment :/

Oh but I thought he was a wet-weather specialist..?

Doesn't matter if he isn't a key player, I still dislike him. If Liverpool weren't in the title race in football, I'd still love it when they lost.

Gord - stop lying. Jeeeesus. :rolleyes:

Lopéz · 17 Oct 2009 at 18:42

Kitchster_uk said:
It's unbelieveable that RBR let Vettel go out on a dry setup - it was the right thing for McLaren to gamble but surely RBR simply had to put a full wet setup?

RBR should not be taking ANY chances like that IMO, the same way McLaren took no chances with Hamilton when the weather turned at this race last year, they got him straight in for wets.

Flibster · 17 Oct 2009 at 18:44

Hamilton confirmed he's on a dry weather setup. Red Bull have already said they are as well.

Could make a dry race tomorrow more interesting then.

el_dazza · 17 Oct 2009 at 18:45

Flibster said:
Hamilton confirmed he's on a dry weather setup. Red Bull have already said they are as well.

Could make a dry race tomorrow more interesting then.

More hopeful than misjudged? It's not looking like it's going to be particularly dry tomorrow, but if it IS dry, then it's going to be great to watch.

NathanE · 17 Oct 2009 at 18:48

el_dazza said:
Oh but I thought he was a wet-weather specialist..?

You're like the worst type of F1 fan.

Kitchster_uk · 17 Oct 2009 at 18:48

Lopéz said:
RBR should not be taking ANY chances like that IMO, the same way McLaren took no chances with Hamilton when the weather turned at this race last year, they got him straight in for wets.

Exactly - it's incredible. The Redbull is very very good in the wet on a wet weather setup and if anything, surely they should have gone for an even more conserative strategy a la Williams. Brawn couldn't take that risk and will have to run an intermediate setup - not full wet but not dry to hedge their bets. It rains at Sao Paulo. Lots. Interlagos is one of the few races where you'd put a bet on it raining ffs. Even if they'd gone for the same strategy as Brawn, they know their car is better around here so could have just matched them off.

Disappointed in RBR, wanted to see a proper battle between the three title contenders.

Stormrider · 17 Oct 2009 at 18:48

lol EJ does it again

Hxc · 17 Oct 2009 at 18:48

Ahahaha I still love EJ.

el_dazza · 17 Oct 2009 at 18:50

NathanE said:
You're like the worst type of F1 fan.

No, ones who support whoever wins season after season are.

At least I'll stick with the team I support whether we win or lose. There's plenty of Ferrari bashers on here, so I'm fighting our corner

If it's ok for you to go YEEEEESSSSS!!! every time he wins, why can't I do it when he doesn't?

NathanE · 17 Oct 2009 at 18:51

Looks like Strictly Come Dancing will be buggering off to BBC2 where it belongs then. They better not shift the F1 to the red button.

mmj_uk · 17 Oct 2009 at 18:51

I really like the BBC's coverage, some really funny candid moments.

Kitchster_uk · 17 Oct 2009 at 18:51

ooh, quick thought - I wonder if Vettel will take a new engine? The difference between 16th and 20th isn't that much, particularly with how quick the Redbull can be. A new engine will give him a big advantage here and Abu Dhabi and surely it's his best chance to win.

Mr Jack · 17 Oct 2009 at 18:53

Am I the only one disappointed that Vettel is out? I'd have much rather the season went down to the wire and was won on track rather than the luck of the draw on the weather.

Stormrider · 17 Oct 2009 at 18:53

Mr Jack said:
Am I the only one disappointed that Vettel is out? I'd have much rather the season went down to the wire and was won on track rather than the luck of the draw on the weather.

Well Rubens still has a chance.

Psycho Ned · 17 Oct 2009 at 18:54

Kitchster_uk said:
ooh, quick thought - I wonder if Vettel will take a new engine? The difference between 16th and 20th isn't that much, particularly with how quick the Redbull can be.

Really ought to shouldnt he, if it's dry tomorrow he'll be going like the clappers and will make those 4 spots up quickly anyway so he might as well take a gamble now as he has nothing to lose.

el_dazza · 17 Oct 2009 at 18:54

Mr Jack said:
Am I the only one disappointed that Vettel is out? I'd have much rather the season went down to the wire and was won on track rather than the luck of the draw on the weather.

I'm gutted, it would have been nice to see a 3-way scrap down to the wire again, but then again you never know what's going to happen tomorrow yet!

What odds can I get on the safety car for pole..

gord · 17 Oct 2009 at 18:55

Who wanted to see the safety car spin off?! A little bit..

el_dazza · 17 Oct 2009 at 18:56

Did I just see that say Q2 about to start er... now?

I thought it did earlier at turn 3 gord, I'm sure a few must have thought the same