Korean Grand Prix 2010, Korean International Circuit - Race 17/19

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Yeongam, 22-24 October

Friday 22 October
Practice one: 0155-0335, BBC Red Button/online
Practice two: 0555-0735, BBC Red Button/online

Saturday 23 October
Practice three: 0255-0405, BBC Red Button/online
Qualifying: 0500-0730, BBC One/online and BBC Radio 5 live sport extra/online
Qualifying re-run: 1300-1415, BBC One

Sunday 24 October
Race: 0600-0915, BBC One/online and BBC Radio 5 live/online
Race re-run: 1300-1515, BBC One


Standings:
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Track:

Track Diagram
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Circuit information
Lap data
Lap length 5.621km (3.493 miles)
Race laps 55
Race distance 309.155km (192.1 miles)
Maximum speed 310 kph (192.625 mph)
Car performance
Full throttle 53%
Tyre wear High
Brake wear Low
Downforce level 8/10
Gear changes per lap 47
Strategy
2010 prime tyre (No stripe) Hard
2010 option tyre (Striped) Soft


Korea preview quotes - Ferrari, HRT, Virgin, Force India & more
If there is one thing all the drivers and their teams love, it is a challenge, and the inaugural Korean Grand Prix should certainly be one of the biggest challenges of the season. Only just approved by the FIA, the Yeongam track is a real unknown quantity. Although they have undoubtedly studied the circuit map and sampled it on a simulator, the drivers have yet to experience the newly-built circuit for real, and they clearly can’t wait to get cracking. The drivers and team personnel reveal their preparations...

Unpredictable Korea may be McLaren’s last chance (Korean Grand Prix preview)
F1 heads to the brand new and hastily-completed Korean International Circuit with question marks over the state of the track and facilities.

The new Korean International Circuit turn-by-turn in pictures
The teams have been walking the Korean International Circuit ahead of the first official action at the track in two days’ time


Suzuka - Team Preview
Bridgestone
Cosworth Not uploaded yet

McLaren
Sauber
Mercedes
Ferrari Not uploaded yet
Red Bull Not uploaded yet
Williams Not uploaded yet
Renault Not uploaded yet
Force India Not uploaded yet
Toro Rosso Not uploaded yet
Lotus
Hispania Not uploaded yet
Virgin Not uploaded yet


Classic F1
As it's a new GP, so just some classic ones instead

Classic F1 - South African Grand Prix 1979
Short highlights from the 1979 South African Grand Prix as Ferrari's Gilles Villeneuve puts in a stunning performance to beat team-mate Jody Scheckter at Kyalami.

Classic F1 - San Marino Grand Prix 1982
Short highlights from the 1982 San Marino Grand Prix as controversially Didier Pironi wins a race-long battle with Ferrari team-mate Gilles Villeneuve at Imola.

Classic F1 - Dutch Grand Prix 1985
Short highlights of the 1985 Dutch Grand Prix as Niki Lauda wins a battle royal with McLaren team-mate Alain Prost at Zandvoort.

Classic F1 - French Grand Prix 1991
Short highlights of the 1991 French Grand Prix as Nigel Mansell overtakes Ferrari's Alain Prost twice in changeable conditions to win at Magny-Cours.

Classic F1 - Portuguese Grand Prix 1996
Short highlights of the 1996 Portuguese Grand Prix as Jacques Villeneuve pulls off an amazing move on Michael Schumacher before going on to pass team-mate Damon Hill after their final pit stops to win in Estoril.


Technical Changes -Japanese Grand Prix
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Weather Forecast
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Forecast Summary:Emphasis: High confidence for dry Friday; Saturday's FP3/Quali sessions also expected to remain dry. Forecast confidence later Sat-Sun is still rather low, but improving continuity continues the dry theme into the race window, with a threat of rain arriving post-event into Monday.

Friday: CONFIDENCE HIGH: Sunny spells and dry. Chance of PPN 5%. Max 21C. Becoming breezy. Wind ENE.

Saturday: CONFIDENCE MODERATE: Bright start but turning somewhat cloudier during the day with sunny spells. Noticeably breezy again. Expected to remain dry throughout. Chance of PPN 20%. Max 21C. Wind brisk ENE.

Sunday: CONFIDENCE LOW-MODERATE: Mostly cloudy, some sunny spells; a bit warmer. Likely to remain dry, but small % probability for outbreaks of rain to arrive from the south. Most likely for these to appear much later in the day, into Monday. Chance of PPN 40%. Max 23C. Breezy. Wind brisk ENE.


News

  • Korea surface is drivers' main worry
    Leading Formula 1 drivers say their main concern heading to the Korean Grand Prix is whether there will be any problems with the racetrack's surface, amid reports that the final layer of asphalt was only recently added.
  • No clear favourite for Korea – McLaren
    McLaren’s chief engineer Phil Prew believes the new Korean circuit offers reasons to be optimistic for all three title-chasing teams, making a closely-fought battle in this weekend’s inaugural race likely.
  • Lewis: It's time to prove ourselves
    Lewis Hamilton says he is determined to prove that McLaren is still a championship factor in next weekend's Korean Grand Prix.
  • McLaren hoping updates revive title bid
    Martin Whitmarsh says McLaren will continue to throw new development parts at its MP4-25, as it strives to find the performance gains needed to win the final three races and the world title.
  • Red Bull duo 'free to fight it out'
    Red Bull boss Christian Horner says his drivers have completely free rein to fight it out for the championship in the remaining three races - provided they don't do anything to 'hamper' each other.
  • Mark Webber eyes F1 title boost in inaugural Korean GP
    Mark Webber believes the inaugural Korean Grand Prix could give him the win which will edge him towards his first Formula 1 drivers' championship.
  • Horner praises Vettel's fightback
    Red Bull chief Christian Horner believes Sebastian Vettel’s resurgence in the championship shows he has responded in “the best possible way” to the criticism he received after the Belgian Grand Prix.
  • He’s 14 points behind but Vettel should be leading the championship by 59
    Sebastian Vettel should be going into this weekend’s Korean Grand Prix on the verge of clinching the world championship.
  • Domenicali intrigued by rivals' positions
    Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali says he will find it intriguing to see how rivals Red Bull and McLaren manage the situation of having both their drivers fighting for the championship in the deciding three races.
  • Alonso predicts ‘spectacular’ Korea debut
    Fernando Alonso reckons Formula 1 could be set for a “spectacular” inaugural Korean Grand Prix after being impressed by the track during his first visit on Wednesday.
  • Massa vows to infiltrate title contenders
    Felipe Massa has declared that he wants to get in the thick of the battle between the title contenders this weekend in Korea, as he pledged to do his utmost to support Ferrari team-mate Fernando Alonso's championship campaign.
  • Renault: Merc probably out of reach
    Renault F1 boss Eric Boullier has admitted that his team is unlikely to overhaul Mercedes GP and claim fourth place in the constructors’ championship.
  • Force India 'must qualify better'
    Force India drivers Adrian Sutil and Tonio Liuzzi are looking for an improved qualifying showing in Korea, as the team redoubles its efforts to stay ahead of Williams in the battle for sixth place in the constructors’ standings.
  • Korea issues exaggerated – Chandhok
    Karun Chandhok – the only man to drive a Formula 1 car at the Korean Grand Prix track so far – thinks fears about the state of the venue have been overplayed.

Driver Change

The track and TV coverage starts

Technical changes Japan
FIA Thursday press conference - Japan



FIA Friday press conference - Japan

Friday practice - selected team and driver quotes




Practice 1

Practice 2


Practice 3

Qaulifying

Race

Standings
 
Thanks, forgot to say I'm on a stag weekend. so there will be no updates as I will be in a drunken state, trying to embarrass the stag as much as humanly possible.
 
AcidHell2 said:
  • Red Bull duo 'free to fight it out'
    Red Bull boss Christian Horner says his drivers have completely free rein to fight it out for the championship in the remaining three races - provided they don't do anything to 'hamper' each other.
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Going to requote the bit that I think is just slightly off the wall there.

provided they don't do anything to 'hamper' each other.
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Now....this to me is a bit like the offside rule in football. Apparently, you aren't offside if you aren't 'interfering with play' - well, what the **** are you doing on the pitch if you aren't interfering with play? What's your purpose? Why are you being paid? And by the same token, if you aren't 'hampering' your team mate then you aren't ******* well racing are you?

It's time RBR 'fessed up. They've screwed the pooch - they didn't expect Webber to be as strong as he has been, and didn't expect Vettel to screw up as much as he has done. So they should admit that they've ******* up, tell Seb that he's got to do rear-gunner duty if he wants to remain with the team, and try to counter the lurking threat from Alonso. Or they risk doing what McLaren did in '07, and allow a Ferrari driver to waltz on through and take the championship.

Disclaimer - yes, I've been to the pub ;)
 
I think this could be a really good race. Quite a difficult circuit (at least it is on f1 2010 :p) with some really good overtaking spots and sectors to suit all the cars. Looking forward to it! :D
 
JRS said:
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Disclaimer - yes, I've been to the pub ;)
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Weird, that's the most sense you've made in years! :p

Given RBs strong reliability this end of the season I'm waiting for some 'unexpected' Webber issues. If they can hand it to Vettel, I'm still sure they will try.
 
Nice one again AH2. I'm hoping the McLarens will be up at the pointy end for this weekend (I say that every single GP weekend) considering the massive straights. Hopefully there will be tons of slipstreaming thanks to the track layout.
 
That vid was pure fantasy. The moment Vettel gets a whiff of an overtake on Webber he will, well... plow straight in to Webber, who will of course take no avoiding action whatsoever. :D

As for the track, well it's a case of three fast straights and then channel hop for a minute or so before returning to watch the quick bits again. Of course those hairpins and a certain Kamui 'Leroy Jenkins' Kobayahsi could be made for each other. :cool:

Well, I guess I should watch a few racing laps before laying in to Tilke again.
 
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