2012 Spanish GP - Qualifying Thread

[gazoz]

Ferrari is guaranteed not to win WCC Massa is that Guarantee, he is no longer an asset now he is Liability sorry but a very weak link

[Ferrarichamp]

One or two of those great McLaren pit stops should fix that.

[REDARMYSOJA]

They aren't dumb, they won't tell him to save the fuel on a radio... They cheated, it's too obvious, look at the margin they have won that pole!

There's nothing in the rules against it.


http://www.formula1.com/inside_f1/ru.../8700/fia.html


http://www.formula1.com/inside_f1/ru.../8686/fia.html

[Hornet]

Well then I hope Lewis genuinely had a problem

[Cemz85]

Even if he has a problem, its probably something electrical and not mechanical.. Or temperatures rising too much or something.. It wont effect his time and his grid slot

[burak karakutuk]

I am very happy to see that result because this is the best grid position for us in 2012.Seems we have done a great improvment.But remember there are a few dangerous teams behind us such as Lotus.They can save their tires well and go fast so we must be gain a position with start.Also,tomorrow there may be rain according to weather forecast.Let's hope a fantastic start from Alonso at his homeland again...

Forza Ferrari

[sav_pap]

If the rat wins tomorrow he will be the 5th different winner this year.
Hope not!

[FrankAlfa]

Bravo Ferrari! They have one very strong driver that knows how to get the most out of the race car and they have another one that needs to leave the sport and move on. Sad but true! Ferrari needs another top driver to take Massa's place. I say hire Jarno Trulli, immediately! That would be a logical move in the short term. Massa is just not formula One material anymore! Ferrari do not have to be polite or have some kind of special compassion in dismissing Massa. This is a sport about winning and not holding hands. Di Resta could be a wonderful hire as well for the long term. He is of Italian lineage as well. A boost for the team and the Italian market for Fiat! Fernando Alonso has a great chance for tomorrow's race and he is in my eyes, the best on the race track! Forza Fernando! forza Ferrari!

Ciao.

Forza Ferrari!!!!

[scuderiafan]

Whit marsh said it was not gearbox or the engine.

[zeus2]

I think we were flattered by Alonso doing some of his usual magic, and a number of teams playing tire tactics. We are still 6th or 7th fastest imo at least in qualifying. Massa is not THAT bad, he cant be suddenly worse than rookies and pay drivers.

Why don't you own up to the fact that you jumped the gun with your criticism of ferrari, The only drivers that went faster (in the whole session) than the time set by Alonso were Lewis and maldonado, the fact that some of the others didn't bother running was because they knew they wouldn't be beating the times that were set so it makes sense to save tyres. Today was a good day for ferrari, try and be a fan (if you really are a ferrari fan) and be happy, not put a negative spin on it.

[Stormsearcher]

Wooohooo.. What a performance by Alonso. Am absolutely thrilled.

It shows we have made genuine progress over the last 3 weeks. If you look at Massas time, he was not that far back from Nando. Its just that the field is really really closely bunched.

Looking forward to a great race. Hopefully Nando can get one of his electric starts and REALLY HOPING that maldonado doesnt do anything kamikaze at the start.

[Kingdom Hearts]

Fantastic job, Massa had traffic, I don't know if it's a valid excuse. Beware of Maldonado crazyness at the start and also lotus great starts, but also beware of Fernando, the man that makes possible the impossible, such a great asset for Ferrari.

[Ferrari Man]

Excellent work by fernando and ferrari... How do we look with our tyre s ...

[Stormsearcher]

Why don't you own up to the fact that you jumped the gun with your criticism of ferrari, The only drivers that went faster (in the whole session) than the time set by Alonso were Lewis and maldonado, the fact that some of the others didn't bother running was because they knew they wouldn't be beating the times that were set so it makes sense to save tyres. Today was a good day for ferrari, try and be a fan (if you really are a ferrari fan) and be happy, not put a negative spin on it.

+100

[Kyss4k]

Whit marsh said it was not gearbox or the engine.

It was fuel They are trying to convince people, that it was not.

[Cemz85]

i know Alonso would make a brilliant start, im just worried if alonso is side by side with maldanado

[burak karakutuk]

I wanna add that Lewis must be penalized because of his problem.The rules are obvious i think so you must be return to pitlane in time.No matter if this is an issue or not.Finally,i'm sad to see Massa while he is eliminated because he was close to achive at this time and a lot of traffic did effect him

[Stormsearcher]

Bravo Ferrari! They have one very strong driver that knows how to get the most out of the race car and they have another one that needs to leave the sport and move on. Sad but true! Ferrari needs another top driver to take Massa's place. I say hire Jarno Trulli, immediately! That would be a logical move in the short term. Massa is just not formula One material anymore! Ferrari do not have to be polite or have some kind of special compassion in dismissing Massa. This is a sport about winning and not holding hands. Di Resta could be a wonderful hire as well for the long term. He is of Italian lineage as well. A boost for the team and the Italian market for Fiat! Fernando Alonso has a great chance for tomorrow's race and he is in my eyes, the best on the race track! Forza Fernando! forza Ferrari!

Ciao.

Forza Ferrari!!!!

Err.. the difference in times between the 2 in Q2 wasnt that much. Some 5 tenths. Its unfortunate that the field is so closely bunched.
And you seriously cant mean trulli can be a replacement for massa!! I think massa is fine. Lets see how the race pans out.

[Red is Best]

Hopefully Ramilton will be penalised for stopping the car in the middle of the track and we'll get P2.

[Oracle]

Why don't you own up to the fact that you jumped the gun with your criticism of ferrari, The only drivers that went faster (in the whole session) than the time set by Alonso were Lewis and maldonado, the fact that some of the others didn't bother running was because they knew they wouldn't be beating the times that were set so it makes sense to save tyres. Today was a good day for ferrari, try and be a fan (if you really are a ferrari fan) and be happy, not put a negative spin on it.

I am a fan of course and would love to be proven totally wrong and for ferrari to be a rocket ship, but when Massa, a proven top driver can only qualify 17th, then that is a big problem. Lets see the ferrari race pace. I think they have improved a bit compared to SOME teams, but williams and sauber have improved even more which is pathetic. We should be destroying sauber especially with a driver like Alonso. They are a poor version of ferrari.

[Stormsearcher]

I wanna add that Lewis must be penalized because of his problem.The rules are obvious i think so you must be return to pitlane in time.No matter if this is an issue or not.Finally,i'm sad to see Massa while he is eliminated because he was close to achive at this time and a lot of traffic did effect him

Actually if Lewis gets penalised we start from the dirty side. Am actually comfortable with the way it is. Rather that lewis not get penalised.

[gazoz]

Err.. the difference in times between the 2 in Q2 wasnt that much. Some 5 tenths. Its unfortunate that the field is so closely bunched.
And you seriously cant mean trulli can be a replacement for massa!! I think massa is fine. Lets see how the race pans out.

I Agree with you Massa is fine , FINE in a HRT Not Ferrari am getting sick of hearing all excuses for his bad driving

[burak karakutuk]

Actually if Lewis gets penalised we start from the dirty side. Am actually comfortable with the way it is. Rather that lewis not get penalised.

No problem mate,dont forget Fernando's good starts previous years especially in Spain.He was again in dirty side with 4th and also look at Monza 2011.He's been fyling in starts since the middle of 2011:))

[scuderiafan]

Funny that Mac fans think the race is already won
Let's see tomorrow, they didn't look great on hards, so I don't know, they shouldn't be so cocky, especially with Williams, Lotus and Ferrari showing good pace.

[Stormsearcher]

Venezuela.

[Cemz85]

top speed data?

[Stormsearcher]

Hamilton was told to stop the car because they had a problem. He asked if it was serious and they didn't tell him.

If there is a problem i wish it rears its beautiful head during the race for lewis. That should be fun.

[burak karakutuk]

1 10 Romain Grosjean 14:08:35 323.2
2 9 Kimi Räikkönen 14:17:02 323.1
3 16 Daniel Ricciardo 14:09:26 319.4
4 17 Jean-Eric Vergne 14:09:53 318.9
5 4 Lewis Hamilton 14:10:46 318.3
6 3 Jenson Button 14:07:48 318.2
7 11 Paul di Resta 14:08:43 317.8
8 12 Nico Hulkenberg 14:07:55 317.4
9 7 Michael Schumacher 14:10:35 316.7
10 8 Nico Rosberg 14:56:10 316.5
11 20 Heikki Kovalainen 14:10:42 315.6
12 5 Fernando Alonso 14:06:50 315.5
13 6 Felipe Massa 14:09:30 315.5
14 21 Vitaly Petrov 14:09:37 315.5
15 14 Kamui Kobayashi 14:10:50 315.5
16 19 Bruno Senna 14:09:34 313.8
17 15 Sergio Perez 14:19:01 313.7
18 18 Pastor Maldonado 14:59:32 313.7
19 2 Mark Webber 14:15:55 311.2
20 1 Sebastian Vettel 14:59:57 311.1
21 23 Narain Karthikeyan 14:09:39 310.8
22 25 Charles Pic 14:19:05 310.7
23 22 Pedro de la Rosa 14:10:38 310.6
24 24 Timo Glock 14:20:46 310.4

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Pos No Driver Time of Day Speed
1 10 Romain Grosjean 14:08:35 323.2
2 9 Kimi Räikkönen 14:17:02 323.1
3 16 Daniel Ricciardo 14:09:26 319.4
4 17 Jean-Eric Vergne 14:09:53 318.9
5 4 Lewis Hamilton 14:10:46 318.3
6 3 Jenson Button 14:07:48 318.2
7 11 Paul di Resta 14:08:43 317.8
8 12 Nico Hulkenberg 14:07:55 317.4
9 7 Michael Schumacher 14:10:35 316.7
10 8 Nico Rosberg 14:56:10 316.5
11 20 Heikki Kovalainen 14:10:42 315.6
12 5 Fernando Alonso 14:06:50 315.5
13 6 Felipe Massa 14:09:30 315.5
14 21 Vitaly Petrov 14:09:37 315.5
15 14 Kamui Kobayashi 14:10:50 315.5
16 19 Bruno Senna 14:09:34 313.8
17 15 Sergio Perez 14:19:01 313.7
18 18 Pastor Maldonado 14:59:32 313.7
19 2 Mark Webber 14:15:55 311.2
20 1 Sebastian Vettel 14:59:57 311.1
21 23 Narain Karthikeyan 14:09:39 310.8
22 25 Charles Pic 14:19:05 310.7
23 22 Pedro de la Rosa 14:10:38 310.6
24 24 Timo Glock 14:20:46 310.4

[Cemz85]

raikkonen was .3 ahead off alonso in sector 1 in q3.. Those lotus are soo quick..