2012 Spanish GP - Qualifying Thread

[sav_pap]

You have to have enough fuel left to give a sample to the FIA.

Thanks. What did happen with Maldonado. Where did he come from???

[Bonjers]

Bet that result shut you and every journalist and commentator up, didn't it?

Thatll teach them for writing us off.

I was referring to the likelihood of it looking like nobody was going to set a lap, rather than our performance thank you very much.

[Ste]

Thanks. What did happen with Maldonado. Where did he come from???

Venezuela.

[hogo]

Yes but I think it's for the race no quali.
Perhaps I'm mistaken??

then why no one is doing the same? You can win tenths of seconds by filling car with less fuel, and tenths of seconds can win you places in quali! If Lewis time won't be disqualified I won't be watching qualies anymore, cos it's a freaking scam and I don't want to be a part of such activities :/

[Jas]

clean side boys, who needs P2!! pastor will crash anyways....remember Australia! tables have turned, this time will show the young boy how to turn pressure into a pass!!!

[Ste]

I was referring to the likelihood of it looking like nobody was going to set a lap, rather than our performance thank you very much.

Sorry, my mistake. Still applies to the journalists and commentators though.

[anotherfinemess]

P3 and p17!!! what the heck????

[Kyss4k]

You have to have enough fuel left to give a sample to the FIA.

That I know (and it applies to the race) but I believe there were talks about quali ONLY change. I lived (till today I guess) that this rule is in the FIA rule book after what happened in Canada...

[Ferrarichamp]

P3 and p17!!! what the heck????

unbelievable really.

[EL NANO]

We have liftoff !and all in a track that does not suit a ferrari! Well done Ferrari f1 team!

[KonstaKoo]

P3 and p17!!! what the heck????

Fernando and that other Ferrari cruiser.

Even though Fernando is very good the car has to be quite OK now. Felipe just showed what a valuable asset he is to the Scuderia. Pathetic show all weekend.

[Rob]

Sorry, my mistake. Still applies to the journalists and commentators though.

yeah hope they shut up now.

Hamilton car problems???

[Ste]

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

[Aruba]

Venezuela.

Hahahahahaah...

Good job from Fernando. Lets hope for a good race tomorrow. Massa on the other hand, no words to explain ~..

[Sianellen]

Great laps from Nando and Maldonado. I'm loving how varied everything is this year. It's great not knowing who could be on pole, qualifying feels exciting again.

[Oracle]

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.

[sav_pap]

unbelievable really.

Mc Larens the same P1 and P...

[Ferrarichamp]

The gap between Ramilton and Alonso is too big, that's why I'm hoping for rain.

[Kyss4k]

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

They are clearly lying If the problem was that serious, that they needed to stop the car, why would they let him to finish the hot lap? It's clearly fuel related...

[Hornet]

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.

I see no evidence throughout today's qualifying to believe that Red Bull was faster than us.

I believe that Ferrari have truly made some important steps forward

McLaren is still the team to beat. Red Bull is getting there but not quite yet. Ferrari is catching up with them now.

[Ferrarichamp]

Mc Larens the same P1 and P...

it's pretty rare to see the McLarens that far apart.

[qb_marukochan]

Mc Larens the same P1 and P...

williams too , P2 and P ?

[REDARMYSOJA]

The gap between Ramilton and Alonso is too big,

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

[sav_pap]

I would say don't write off others because they are back in the grid tomorrow.
Previous 4 races proved that things are not anymore the same.
Tyres are a big gable now and can send you in a few laps from hell or to heaven or the opposite.

[Jack]

Massa 17th!

My goodness, those downgrades have worked!

"downgrades..."

[hogo]

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

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!

[scuderiafan]

And remember, the race is the STRENGTH of the Ferraris every one, including the F2012. Long runs on firday looked very good, iirc?

[Nova]

Good result, looks like something new is working...
Everything is so close this year, look at the times..
Williams and Reno are back on the top rung now,
yea, I know, Lotus, but its really Reno.

Now if Maldona doesnt take everyone out at the start, we may have
a good race.
People who are going to start slamming
Massa again..dont, its old, its boring...
He's right there with Button..shows how close it is.

[DJTaurus]

clean side boys, who needs P2!! pastor will crash anyways....remember Australia! tables have turned, this time will show the young boy how to turn pressure into a pass!!!

I believe he would be overtaken also from Lotus not only Alo... just because of the dirty side he begins and the long straight.

[Cemz85]

anyone got top speed data?
At one point in Q3 raikkonen was 3 tenths up on alonso in sector 1.. But lost time in 2 and 3