Singapore GP Qualifying Thread

[m schumy]

Fingers crossed for a good result today:-) ( although the Red Bulls are looking strong)

[vcs316]

I was about to start the Quali thread, u beat me to it :-)

Forza Ferrari all the wayyy :ferrarifl

[m schumy]

I was about to start the Quali thread, u beat me to it :-)

Forza Ferrari all the wayyy :ferrarifl

Sorry :oops

[vcs316]

Sorry :oops

Well, the lady always has first dibs, especially if she is wearing Red ;-)

[m schumy]

Well, the lady always has first dibs, especially if she is wearing Red ;-)

Thanks :-)
I think it will be a close battle for pole position today, will be fun to watch :thumb

[Raz]

5LiveF1

Some big clouds now appearing around the circuit! http://yfrog.com/n5vyvyj

[vcs316]

One hour to go.. Hope it aint a wet quali..

Gonna be real close, we need to be on that front row!!!

[epiclyaddicted]

I think Fernando can at least split the Red Bulls, otherwise Vettel is looking really strong for pole. But I'm pretty sure we were running reduced revs all throughout the practice sessions, so we'll see!

Forza Fernando! Forza Felipe! Forza Ferrari! :ferrarifl :ferrarifl :ferrarifl

[Lithium]

I hope I'm wrong, but RBR looks quite unreachable to us (no big surprise tho!)... It looks like we'll have to fight with McLaren, but hopefully we're faster than them. I say Alonso getting the 3rd spot in quali would be a perfect result, then hopefully taking one of the RBR's at the start... and during the race, well, many things might happen to them... :-)

[Tech_Skill]

I hope I'm wrong, but RBR looks quite unreachable to us (no big surprise tho!)... It looks like we'll have to fight with McLaren, but hopefully we're faster than them. I say Alonso getting the 3rd spot in quali would be a perfect result, then hopefully taking one of the RBR's at the start... and during the race, well, many things might happen to them... :-)

Something might have changed on Alonso's car since yesterday, I wonder if someone more technical than me might have an idea why? The car looks more unstable than it did yesterday.

[Greig]

Something might have changed on Alonso's car since yesterday, I wonder if someone more technical than me might have an idea why? The car looks more unstable than it did yesterday.

Yesterday the track was very different and really not pushing hard

[m schumy]

Virgin Racing driver Lucas di Grassi on Twitter: "Singapore track is still wet... after 7 hours without rain..."

[siberianlady]

He is also no longer using the F-duct- its off both cars now.

[Lithium]

Something might have changed on Alonso's car since yesterday, I wonder if someone more technical than me might have an idea why? The car looks more unstable than it did yesterday.
Compared to yesterday's FP2, today the track looked pretty wet all around, so that might have something to do with it. Hopefully it is not going to rain anymore today and we'll have a much drier track for the quali. I doubt the car's apparent nervousness has something to do with the removed F-duct, if anything, the car should be more stable... you'd think!

[Tech_Skill]

Compared to yesterday's FP2, today the track looked pretty wet all around, so that might have something to do with it. Hopefully it is not going to rain anymore today and we'll have a much drier track for the quali. I doubt the car's apparent nervousness has something to do with the removed F-duct, if anything, the car should be more stable... you'd think!

Thanks man, i should have payed more attention to the conditions. :lol

[zeus2]

Even if say we qualify 2nd or 3rd, I doubt the start finish straight is long enough to pull of an overtake, unless the guy in front has a really really bad start. Also wasn't Alonso saying yesterday that he'd most probably use the f-duct today?

[siberianlady]

Even if say we qualify 2nd or 3rd, I doubt the start finish straight is long enough to pull of an overtake, unless the guy in front has a really really bad start. Also wasn't Alonso saying yesterday that he'd most probably use the f-duct today?
Yes he did Zeus- but they obviously decided otherwise today. Just hope it doesn't rain- we don't need a stupid lottery right now!

[Lithium]

InsideFerrari: It is clear that Red Bull is the quickest car today

Anyways, the good news is that no rain is predicted for the quali :-)

[jocaranz]

Woooo..... yeah! familiar feeling. hearts pounding and hoping for best result:pray

[siberianlady]

InsideFerrari: It is clear that Red Bull is the quickest car today

Anyways, the good news is that no rain is predicted for the quali :-)
Yep Lithium- but 5live just tweeted that huge black clouds are gathering around the circuit...........hope they stay clouds and don't drop wet stuff......

[RACERX11]

Any links for live stream???

[LAROSA SpA]

Hoping for a good result tonight :pray

Still the real test is tomorrow :ferrarifl
:ferrarifl

[Lithium]

:ferrarifl:ferrarifl:ferrarifl
Realistically thinking, it would be perfect to see the two Ferraris on the second row! And then, yes, the race is tomorrow!

[NJB13]

Fingers crossed for a good result, pole might be asking too much, but within striking distance would be good.

Question to the powers that be here at TSN, any chance of a chat room for qualy and race?

[scuderia_nano]

Can I please get some links?

[m schumy]

Live streaming: http://eplsite.com/stream1.html

[scuderia_nano]

Thanks, m_Schumy

[m schumy]

Thanks, m_Schumy

You`re welcome :-)

[m schumy]

BBC Sport's Sarah Holt in Singapore: "Virgin tycoon Sir Richard Branson is in Singapore for the Grand Prix and is hanging out at the far end of the paddock at the home of the team his company sponsors. Branson was cagey about just what level of sponsorship he would commit to in 2011 but he says he will continue to be involved with the fledging Virgin Racing team. He also revealed the team's technical chief Nick Wirth is staying at home to work on next season's car for the next five races, adding that he hasn't been disappointed by this season's performance, which in its infancy was blighted by reliability problems. Branson also had some ideas about the future of Formula 1. He wants to give the elbow to the blue flags, that are waved to encourage backmarkers to get out of the way, but he is keen on introducing trackside sprinklers to create artificial wet-running during the race."

[Katu]

still no rain is expected as ferrari twitter says

[Lithium]

still no rain is expected as ferrari twitter says
yup, plus the track is much drier now. Let's see how it goes :ferrarifl

[Lithium]

Although Schuey almost lost it after putting a wheel on a damp kerb...

[m schumy]

It's a great circuit and that was a superb wrap from Brundle. Turn one is something of an accident hotspot but if the drivers get through the opening few opening few corners they can pick up speed from Turns four to seven. Turn seven is the best overtaking spot it's is particularly tricky due to the bumpy nature of the track. Turn eight is another potential overtaking spot but then comes the dreaded Turn ten chicane. Very tight with high and harsh kerbs, the 'Singapore Sling' will punish you if you don't treat it with care. Turns 11 and 12 are fairly fast but the drivers slow right down into Turn 13. There's a long straight down to Turn 14 and Turn 15 can be taken at around 140mph before you slow down for Turn 16. Turn 17 was where Nelson Piquet infamously crashed out of the 2008 and the corners that follow it under the grandstand are also low-to-mid speed. As the lap finishes, the drivers find their way through the long final corner, with its short apex that makes Turns 22 and 23, before hitting full throttle down the start/finish straight.

BBC F1 pundit David Coulthard: "It's a shame that they have not been able to come up with a better solution for Turn 10, because the rest of the track is brilliant. The problem with it is that you arrive there so fast and it's completely flat - you can't see it until you've started braking. That's why it's so difficult. Without doubt there will be an incident there this weekend."

[Lithium]

ALO goes P1, but then VET chops his time by .3s...

[m schumy]

Felipe :-E

[Lithium]

Dammmn, Massa stopped on the track!!! :-E

[Tech_Skill]

Massa says engine.

[Lithium]

It looks like it's over for Massa :-(

[F1si]

Felipe! Problem with the engine. :-s

[vcs316]

Massaaaaa, engine trouble!!!

[Lithium]

Red flag....

[Suzie]

GARRRRRRRRRRRRGH!

:-(

[Greig]

Well be as well putting fresh engine in now and taking the penalty :-)

[Hornet]

What on earth !!!!

We have no more engines.. :-(

[Sempre_Ferrari]

I hope it doesn't affect the other car...:pray

[Nathan]

And I was just watching Hungary 08 earlier...

[vcs316]

Massa would be starting from last place.. Would suggest that they change the engine anyway..

Not good news for Alonso either... He needs MAssa to take points off his rivals..

[Lithium]

So Alonso loses an ally on the track... Felipe could have taken many points from the rivals... Damnnnn.... :-s :-(

[Greig]

Maybe Massa is practising his pretend crash to cause red flag tomorrow? :-)

[NJB13]

Any idea what actually went wrong with Felipe's engine?

[Raz]

Maybe Massa is practising his pretend crash to cause red flag tomorrow? :-)

heheheheheh :lol

[Nathan]

If you're having lag troubles (as I was) with elpsite, try:

http://www.firstrow.net/watch/29001/1/watch-formula-1---grand-prix-singapore-(qualifiers).html

and

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/bbc_radio_five_live_sports_extra

together

[Lesky]

So Alonso loses an ally on the track... Felipe could have taken many points from the rivals... Damnnnn.... :-s :-(

Do not worry. Hamilton will take himself out and Vettel will take care of Webber! :-D

[Greig]

Gearbox according to Ferrari

[Lithium]

Well be as well putting fresh engine in now and taking the penalty :-)
Yep, but the problem is that if Massa uses that fresh engine in next race, he'll have to take the penalty there too, not just for this race...

Update: it's not the engine, but some electronics they say. Needs more investigation says Ferrari. So phew, at least the engines still hold...

[Katu]

it's was not supposed to be engine... too bad for massa anyway

[NJB13]

Gearbox prob, not engine
Gearbox is what stopped Fernando yesterday.
I'd still give Felipe a new engine anyway.

[Greig]

Yep, but the problem is that if Massa uses that fresh engine in next race, he'll have to take the penalty there too, not just for this race...

Update: it's not the engine, but some electronics they say. Needs more investigation says Ferrari. So phew, at least the engines still hold...

No it's a one time penalty, if he uses it today 10 place drop and that's it :-)

We should take the fresh engine now, nothing lost

[m schumy]

BBC Sport's Sarah Holt on Twitter: "Massa's car is winched clear. We await definite news on the nature of the mechanical failure but his qualifying is over."

[Lithium]

Maybe Massa is practising his pretend crash to cause red flag tomorrow? :-)
Well... if we really REALLY need it, then... :-D

/jk

[Lithium]

No it's a one time penalty, if he uses it today 10 place drop and that's it :-)

We should take the fresh engine now, nothing lost
Ok, then it's not that bad. Felipe should certainly take a new engine.

[Sempre_Ferrari]

It would be the best time for Massa to get a new engine...u absolutely right there Greig

[Lesky]

Well... if we really REALLY need it, then... :-D

/jk

Havent Briatore been at Maranello to give his expertise advise? :lol

[vcs316]

Must be that experimental part which caused Alonso's car to stall yday..

[NJB13]

Where's the T car when u need it

[Sempre_Ferrari]

RK could possibly take points off the Maccas ...

[m schumy]

Ferrari on Twitter: "It looks like a problem with the electronic management of the gearbox but, as said before, we need to wait until the car is back in the pit."

[NJB13]

Purple S2 for Fernando

[Sempre_Ferrari]

Nando flying :-D

[Nathan]

WOOO ALONSO

[vcs316]

Alonsooooooooooooo, Fantastic lap!!

[NJB13]

P1 Alonso !!! Woo Hooo

[F1ferrarifanUSA]

Any links in english other than BBC?

[Hornet]

whats up with the live stream lol

[F1ferrarifanUSA]

which link are you watching?

[Katu]

my commentators didn't even notice alonso's P1...

[Sempre_Ferrari]

my commentators didn't even notice alonso's P1...

Yea I noticed that...they suck ;-)

[realone]

alonso sets the fastest lap times of the track

[NJB13]

my commentators didn't even notice alonso's P1...

So your watching the BBC

[Katu]

So your watching the BBC

jep... maybe should switch to that polish thing... even though i don't understand much

[Sempre_Ferrari]

So your watching the BBC

That's all we have here in good old South Africa...only Supersport on satellite so no choice really

[TheProdigalSon]

Shame about Massa, great lap from Alonso hope he can do that for Q2 and Q3. :pray

[vcs316]

Shame about Massa, great lap from Alonso hope he can do that for Q2 and Q3. :pray

Yup, hopefully Alonso is on the front row :pray

[NJB13]

jep... maybe should switch to that polish thing... even though i don't understand much

Far less verbal diarrhea

[Lithium]

I know that Felipe received a new chassis for this race. Maybe that has something to do with the electronics failure... Such a shame it had to fail now and not yesterday... :-s
Anyways, go Nando! :ferrarifl and go Felipe! :ferrarifl

[m schumy]

Qualy 1 Results

http://i56.tinypic.com/27yyft5.jpg

[F1ferrarifanUSA]

Guys! any new links please?

[m schumy]

Ferrari on Twitter: "Session finished with one Ferrari at the top and one at the end! It is a pity for Felipe who had the potential to fight for the first rows."

[Lithium]

Qualy 1 Results

http://i56.tinypic.com/27yyft5.jpg
That is a huge gap from Vettel... Almost half a sec! I know that RBR still have plenty more pace left in them, but that was brilliant! :thumb

[F1si]

What did Fernando say?

[Sempre_Ferrari]

something about engine mapping .... nearly had a heart attack

[Katu]

What did Fernando say?

something about engine mapping

[Katu]

something about engine mapping .... nearly had a heart attack

tell me about it... me too!

[Kyss4k]

What the heck Ferrari is doing?! :furious

[m schumy]

Guys! any new links please?

Try this one: http://www.firstrow.net/watch/29001/4/watch-formula-1---grand-prix-singapore-%28qualifiers%29.html

[Sempre_Ferrari]

I just hope Nando gets back out in time....&!$^%(*

[Lithium]

:-E

[F1si]

So they are having some technical difficulties. Doesn't sound really good.

[vcs316]

Whats happenin with Alonso? :-E

[Greig]

Nando back out

[Sempre_Ferrari]

shew...he's back out, not serious then :thumb

[Katu]

Whats happenin with Alonso? :-E

dunno.. but he's back on track now

[vcs316]

phewww, prayin for no more probs :pray

[Greig]

Ok now says Alonso :-)

[F1si]

"Car okay" :thumb

[Sempre_Ferrari]

"Car okay" :thumb

and flying :-)

[Greig]

Great lap :-)

[vcs316]

Wooooooooooooohhhhoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oo

[Sempre_Ferrari]

:clap

[Katu]

whatever what they did, they did good!!!

[Greig]

Red Bull turned up now lol

[Sempre_Ferrari]

Red Bull turned up now lol

as usual...

[TheProdigalSon]

Great Q2, now we just need a great Q3 :pray

[Lithium]

Seriously, that was 'on the edge' stuff.. while they were having some technical issues... :-E
I'm not sure if I'll be able to watch the Q3... it's just too much.. lol :-E

[vcs316]

Schumi progresses to Q3 :-)

[Sempre_Ferrari]

not bad by shumi either considering it's his first time here although still way off rosberg's pace

[NJB13]

Could that have been the power/underground cabling and train stuff that cause EM interference with Fernando's car? a-la Webber before??

[Greig]

Hulk having a tantrum :-D

[Hornet]

What a scary qualifying session for us so far lol

[vcs316]

Heidfeld :rotfl

[NJB13]

Eddie saying Alonso is lucky ROFL, he is such a "rhymes with banker"

[Greig]

Should be a edge of the seat Q3 :-D

[Matt Pratola]

What the heck were the bbc commentators on about "that's another fastest ever lap at the singapore circuit".... :roll

[m schumy]

Qualy 2 Results

http://i51.tinypic.com/5yyxip.jpg

[Sempre_Ferrari]

What the heck were the bbc commentators on about "that's another fastest ever lap at the singapore circuit".... :roll

they are being rather daft today

[NJB13]

Jake asks Eddie who will get pole, Eddie's reply "Luck is a great thing, I think Alonso"

[Greig]

Jake asks Eddie who will get pole, Eddie's reply "Luck is a great thing, I think Alonso"

:lol he is a tool

[tifosi1035]

stream anyone, the other went down

[Greig]

Nando :-D

[Lithium]

:-E

[Hornet]

Good round 1 :-D

[Katu]

i can take my heart stopping once more if Fernando ends in P1

[NJB13]

Come Nando, shove some of that "luck" right down Eddie Everywhere's cakehole

[Lithium]

ALO P1 HAM P2 Where are teh Bulls? :-E

[Greig]

Come on :-)

[Sempre_Ferrari]

ALO P1 HAM P2 Where are teh Bulls? :-E
vetell made a mistake and Webber is struggling

[Nathan]

Good lap, Alonso

Mistakes by Vettel?

[TheProdigalSon]

PLEEEASE :pray

[Lithium]

:-E:-E:-E

[Greig]

Pole!!!!!

[Sempre_Ferrari]

wooohooo...vettel never made it

[maho]

YES YES YES ALONSO! GREAT DRIVE!

[Katu]

did i just scream!!!:-D

[TheProdigalSon]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ALONSO POLE ! WOOOOOOOOOOO

[Sempre_Ferrari]

JOB DONE :thumb

[Hornet]

YESSSSSSSS :-D:-D:-D

[Greig]

What a lap by Nando :-)

[vcs316]

Wooohhhooooooooooooo P1 :clap

[Lithium]

omg... I think I... I need a drink...

[DIEK]

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/7820/polealonsocera.gif

[m schumy]

Alonso on pole, well done Ferrari! :thumb

[F1ferrarifanUSA]

FERNANDO ON POLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOHOOOOO

[LAROSA SpA]

Yessssssss!!!!!!!!!

Forza Alonso!!!!!
Now to carry the momentum through to the race :-D :-D :-D
:ferrarifl:ferrarifl:ferrarifl:ferrarifl:ferrarifl

[Haris]

FERNANDOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[Tech_Skill]

MY WORD, WHAT A MAN!!!!!!!!

Worried about the car though.

[Greig]

Great lap by Rubens too :-D

[vcs316]

Vettel will take out Hamilton at Turn 1 tomo :-D

[NJB13]

Mrs Spanky & I are jumping up and down on the bed ......... :clap

[Sempre_Ferrari]

omg... I think I... I need a drink...

make that 10 :-)

[Greig]

What luck has Alonso had according to Eddie Jordan?

[Lithium]

My god... this is a dream...

FORZA NANDO!!!!!!! FORZA FERRARI!!!!!!!!!!!!! :ferrarifl:ferrarifl:ferrarifl

[Katu]

hey, Eddie was right!:-)

[RACERX11]

First and Last ?????????????????

[Red Rocket]

Fantastic! Incredible!

As for Eddie if it is luck I'll take it.

[Matt Pratola]

Button also knocked Webber from 4th, looking good :thumb

[Tiz]

Great effort by Fernando and the team! Keep it up tomorrow!

[Tech_Skill]

My god... this is a dream...

FORZA NANDO!!!!!!! FORZA FERRARI!!!!!!!!!!!!! :ferrarifl:ferrarifl:ferrarifl

Incredible...but we must not get too far ahead of ourselves, the race is tomorrow and that car is NOT problem free imo, we may need some luck tomorrow. The start will be crucial.

[Katu]

too bad that the Pole Party is spoiled by Massa's problems... it would have been nice to see him in q3...

[Sempre_Ferrari]

Ferrari is BACK :-D

[vcs316]

@ DIEK - Thats one scary pic

[Nathan]

1st and last....what contrast

[dfunk257]

Wow guys, pole again. 1 at a low downforce track and another at a high downforce track, that says alot about our speed and form for the last part of the year. Let's just pray now that our engines stay alive.
FORZA FERRARI!

[NJB13]

Funny isn't it, the better Fernando drives the luckier he get

[sf6921]

I was only able to watch live timing. Did he do that lap on his first flyer?

[Greig]

I was only able to watch live timing. Did he do that lap on his first flyer?

Yeah he was just slower on his 2nd run

[m schumy]

Qualy 3 Results

http://i52.tinypic.com/mtmef8.jpg

[Lithium]

Incredible...but we must not get too far ahead of ourselves, the race is tomorrow and that car is NOT problem free imo, we may need some luck tomorrow. The start will be crucial.
Very true... and yet.. P1! Who would have thought! I was hoping for P3 at best...
And, most importantly, the bulls aren't unbeatable anymore - and on the track that suits them!!!! That fares rather well for the rest of the races :-D
:ferrarifl:ferrarifl:ferrarifl

[Tech_Skill]

did you guys just hear him on the radio.....

"Thank you, Thanks very much" LMAO, so calm.

Thats the Fernando Alonso championship Calculator talking, he knows the race is where its at, anything can happen.

[Red Rocket]

Lucky to me would be having Lewis, Mark, Jensen, Sebastian smashing out at once that would be luck.

[Greig]

Very true... and yet.. P1! Who would have thought! I was hoping for P3 at best...
And, most importantly, the bulls aren't unbeatable anymore - and on the track that suits them!!!! That fares rather well for the rest of the races :-D
:ferrarifl:ferrarifl:ferrarifl

Indeed, the car has no problems IMO :-)

I guess that new wing flexing rule really did not affect Red Bull :-D

[epiclyaddicted]

Yay, get in there Fernando! Back to back pole positions! :ferrarifl

And I think I'm right in saying that's a new lap record! Woooo!

[Agron]

Great result from Fernando, one step closer to the WDC :-D

[vcs316]

Well the Matador is taming the Bulls :clap

[Naeem]

A couple of things really, Christian Horner looks like a man under pressure. And secondly Vettel will take hamilton out tomorrow, Webber will take out Button and Barrichello will take everyone else out therefore Ferrari will get a 1-2.

[Sempre_Ferrari]

Well the Matador is taming the Bulls :clap

:thumb

[Lithium]

Indeed, the car has no problems IMO :-)

I guess that new wing flexing rule really did not affect Red Bull :-D
Thank you, McLaren! I say thank you! :lol
:ferrarifl:ferrarifl:ferrarifl

[NJB13]

Felipe needs to get his head down and his ring up and work his way as far into the points as possible, I want us to stay in the hunt for the WCC.

[Sempre_Ferrari]

haha...Vettel hoping for rain and nando replying by saying that rain or not we will be ok :-)

[Raz]

dudes, that was one heck of a quali session

[Lithium]

That was an amazing day! What a quali!
It suck so much that Felipe had a problem... I'm sure he could have been up there taking off the precious points off the bulls and mccheaters...
But oh well, it's great to see that Ferrari having some serious pace, I'm sure Felipe will make up in the races to come!
And now I just received my F1 2010 game... going to drive our amazing Ferrari around Singapore and prepare for tomorrow :-D
:ferrarifl

[m schumy]

Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali: "With Felipe we had a problem with the gearbox. With Fernando in the (engine) programming we were not sure what we did. We pulled him in, fixed it first time. It is good to see the car going well, but it is a shame to have one car first when the other is last. The start is a crucial moment as we have seen - we need to concentrate on that at the moment."

BBC F1 analyst David Coulthard: "I think we've seen something very special today. The Red Bull had been fastest through all the practice sessions, Fernando has been keeping this up his sleeve. This was not an easy qualifying session but he has pulled it out when it matters."

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner: "It was as slightly frustrating Q3 for us. Unfortunately Sebastian got held up by Michael (Schumacher) who was just so slow on his first run. Then on his final lap he touched the barrier on the exit of Turn 12 and lost a couple of tenths and that was the difference today. And Mark just didn't get a good lap together. We underperformed - we should have two or three 10ths up the road. But we're on the front row and this is a long, hard race."

[m schumy]

dudes, that was one heck of a quali session

Totally agree with you Raz, I really enjoyed it :thumb

[DIEK]

@ DIEK - Thats one scary pic

:lol

It's a waxwork of Madrid wax museum...this museum is famous for the low quality of his sculptures.

[shostak]

:lol

It's a waxwork of Madrid wax museum...this museum is famous for the low quality of his sculptures.


El Museo de Cera supongo... :rotfl

[Raz]

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner: "It was as slightly frustrating Q3 for us. Unfortunately Sebastian got held up by Michael (Schumacher) who was just so slow on his first run. Then on his final lap he touched the barrier on the exit of Turn 12 and lost a couple of tenths and that was the difference today. And Mark just didn't get a good lap together. We underperformed - we should have two or three 10ths up the road. But we're on the front row and this is a long, hard race."

what he meant to say was "ok.. we were cheating with our wings, but cos i can't say that.. i'll blame Michael.!"

[Hornet]

Hopefully Vettle have another bad start and pull a chop on Lewis tomorrow :pray. If Alonso can get into turn 1 ahead, we can win the race

[Raz]

Hopefully Vettle have another bad start and pull a chop on Lewis tomorrow :pray. If Alonso can get into turn 1 ahead, we can win the race

maybe that's what Michael and Seb were talking about at scrutineering?
SB: Michael, how did you do it back in the day?
MS: Well.. it's about making the other guy swerve into you, and to make it look like you're just getting out of the way :-)

[Tech_Skill]

Hopefully Vettle have another bad start and pull a chop on Lewis tomorrow :pray. If Alonso can get into turn 1 ahead, we can win the race

I have to say, Hamilton did better than I expected, I thought Button had his number here, but He outqualified him by a quite a margin and wasnt too far off pole, I would say he is a threat for sure tomorrow.

[m schumy]

BBC Radio 5 Live sports extra commentator David Croft on Twitter: "Wow, brilliant qualy session. Set's things up beautifully for a cracking race tomorrow. I had a feeling that Alonso might surprise Red Bull."

Pole-sitter Fernando Alonso: "Obviously, as you saw, it was not an easy qualifying session. We had very little time to race in dry conditions, it seemed to remain damp here throughout. We were not 100% confident on some of the corners in practice, but by the time Q3 came about, I could push harder and both my tyres worked really well. I was quite happy with my lap, I didn't know if it was good enough for pole but we got 100% out of the car today. We had a problem in Q2 with the mapping in the car but we changed it, and by Q3 it was ok and I got the time."

Lewis Hamilton: "It was not such a bad qualifying session, I can't really complain. I am on the right side of the grid, the car is working well and hopefully that continues into tomorrow and puts us in a good position."

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel: "It was a pretty messy qualifying for us. I never really got into the rhythm. I got a little bit of traffic, just didn't get it into one lap as I did in qualifying. In the first run I misjudged the gap to the car ahead. After four or five corners I was already in the back of Michael. Second run, I had a good lap, in sector two turns 11, 12, 13 I slightly hit the wall in that section and lost some time. I could make it up in sector three, but not enough. I think we had the car to be on pole. But we are on the front row and have a quick car and we should have a strong race. Fernando got the maximum out and this is what we did not do, so we are second."

1629: Coming into this weekend a Red Bull had started on pole at 12 of the season's 14 grands prix. Hamilton denied them in Canada, Alonso in Italy and the Spaniard's done it again today. Are the FIA's new regulations on flexible bodywork starting to be felt?

[Tifosi]

what a very satisfying Q3 that was, watching them fall to our time :-D

[TheProdigalSon]

We need a MEGA START tomorrow! What a lap from Alonso but tomorrow needs to be perfect.. start/pitstop everything. COME ON :pray:-)

[jocaranz]

hoooray!

I hope nando can pull away tomoro:clap

[Alessandra]

Fanatstic, fantastic, fantastic Fernando:ferrarifl:ferrarifl

Poor ,poor Felipe - but I bet he ends up in the points.

And according to Eddie Jordan Fernando is now offically " a genius". .......oh, and "a hunter". Whatever that means.

And for tomorrow.......:pray:pray:pray

[Haris]

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner: "Then on his final lap he touched the barrier on the exit of Turn 12 and lost a couple of tenths and that was the difference today. "

Very funny, I doubt he lost anything there, he was faster through the middle sector but he lost it to Fernando in the last sector. Christian Horner lying as usual.

[siberianlady]

who cares! We are on pole- such a shame for Felipe though...........hope he makes it up to the points at least.

[M310]

Beautiful, Marvellous, Amazing, Expecting the same tomorrow. I am too haaaaaapppppppyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy:-):-D:ferrarifl:ferrarifl:ferrarifl:ferrarifl:ferrarif l:ferrarifl:ferrarifl:ferrarifl:ferrarifl:ferrarif l:ferrarifl

[Stormsearcher]

For the second race in a row, i missed quali. But when i checked..... wooooo hooooooooooo...!!!!! :clap
Fantastic. Cant wait to catch the replay in an hours time on tv.
AM so thrilled. I think me missing quali is good for the team.... both times Nando has taken pole. I dont mind missing quali for the rest of the season if the result is the same. :-)

[Stormsearcher]

OK.. am so thrilled am just going to wave the flag... a lot.

:ferrarifl:ferrarifl:ferrarifl:ferrarifl:ferrarifl :ferrarifl:ferrarifl:ferrarifl:ferrarifl:ferrarifl :ferrarifl:ferrarifl:ferrarifl:ferrarifl:ferrarifl :ferrarifl:ferrarifl:ferrarifl:wine:wine:wine:wine :wine:wine:wine:wine:wine:wine:wine

[DIEK]

El Museo de Cera supongo... :rotfl


Efectivamente, la famosa figura de Fernando cuando gano con Renault... ;-)

[Kingdom Hearts]

Fernando is driving like a god but the start tomorrow give me the chills, Both Vettel and Hamilton are crazy and over aggressive. Please Fernando, do a good start and keep the first place.:thumb

[MarlboroFA]

For the second race in a row, i missed quali. But when i checked..... wooooo hooooooooooo...!!!!! :clap
Fantastic. Cant wait to catch the replay in an hours time on tv.
AM so thrilled. I think me missing quali is good for the team.... both times Nando has taken pole. I dont mind missing quali for the rest of the season if the result is the same. :-)

serious ?...so when you don`t watch we do well...stop watching please :-D:thumb

[RACERX11]

"FERNANDO IS FASTER THAN .......... YOU"

[maho]

I hope Fernando doesnt get jumped like he did in Monza. I think its all down to the start tomorrow.

[Stormsearcher]

Lucky to me would be having Lewis, Mark, Jensen, Sebastian smashing out at once that would be luck.

lol.. i'll drink to that!

[DIEK]

http://imgur.com/L7VH7.jpg

:-D

[Stormsearcher]

serious ?...so when you don`t watch we do well...stop watching please :-D:thumb

I will gladly miss quali if Nando continues to get pole. :-) anyways, this would have been too much for me to take. Now, knowing the result, i can watch it peacefully. :-D

[vagos]

well done to fernando we go strong tomorrow forza ferrariiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NJB13]

I hope Fernando doesnt get jumped like he did in Monza. I think its all down to the start tomorrow.

Big difference at Monza was that Jenson had a high downforce car, Fernando didn't. I think the downforce bits start to kick in at about 60Klms (can anyone give an exact answer here?), that's why Jenson was able to get a bit of jump. That's not the case here in Singapore. Plus we are better under brakes, so I'd expect Fernando, with an average start will lead into turn 1. The Red Bulls are the cars under threat, they have been having serious start problems.

[TheProdigalSon]

Tweet

sarahholtf1 Ferrari are celebrating Alonso's pole by sizzling some large steaks at the back of the motorhome. I'm hungry now.

[Tifoso]

Attaboy FA! :wine

What the heck happened to Massa? :Hmm

(serious question--didn't watch Q )

[Rob]

Big difference at Monza was that Jenson had a high downforce car, Fernando didn't. I think the downforce bits start to kick in at about 60Klms (can anyone give an exact answer here?), that's why Jenson was able to get a bit of jump. That's not the case here in Singapore. Plus we are better under brakes, so I'd expect Fernando, with an average start will lead into turn 1. The Red Bulls are the cars under threat, they have been having serious start problems.

we are alot better on traction aswell. So im sure Fernando will be in lead out of turn 3.

Great great lap, yet again. Shame Felipe had the electrical problems, he would of been 3rd or 4th. Fingers crossed for max points tomorrow. Car looks great, stable under braking, and has good speed. Forza Ferrari.

[Rob]

Attaboy FA! :wine

What the heck happened to Massa? :Hmm

(serious question--didn't watch Q )

had electrical problems Lou mate and stopped out on track. Fernando reported issues in qualie 2 before coming in to fix problem

[Tifoso]

Dang it :-s

Thanks mate--see PM ;-)

[wappad]

Great performance :clap ! Fernando so strong on both days!!

Crossing my fingers for tomorrow. However whatever happens in the race, I'm so proud to have this man in the team now! :-D

Forza Ferrari!!!!

[Rob]

Dang it :-s

Thanks mate--see PM ;-)

;-):clap thankyou friend

[Tifoso]

Great performance :clap ! Fernando so strong on both days!!

Crossing my fingers for tomorrow. However whatever happens in the race, I'm so proud to have this man in the team now! :-D

Forza Ferrari!!!!

It took me awhile to warm up to him, I will admit. Still a big Massa fan, but fast becoming a big Alonso fan, too. :-)

[goferrarigo]

Big difference at Monza was that Jenson had a high downforce car, Fernando didn't. I think the downforce bits start to kick in at about 60Klms (can anyone give an exact answer here?), that's why Jenson was able to get a bit of jump. That's not the case here in Singapore. Plus we are better under brakes, so I'd expect Fernando, with an average start will lead into turn 1. The Red Bulls are the cars under threat, they have been having serious start problems.
Are the other 4 cars running the f duct because if they are they will have an advantage of the start. Won't they?:-??

[Tony]

It's obviosuly good that Alonso is p1, but the start will be very tricky.... it's going to be a very stressful race to watch!

[NJB13]

Are the other 4 cars running the f duct because if they are they will have an advantage of the start. Won't they?:-??

Nope, F-Duct works to take away downforce, by stalling the rear wing. At the start you want downforce for traction.

[goferrarigo]

Wasn't it the F-duct in Monza on Button's car that gave him extra downforce?

[Lithium]

Wasn't it the F-duct in Monza on Button's car that gave him extra downforce?

Dunno about that, but I doubt the F-duct will matter at the start. Hamster had no F-duct at Monza and he made an absolutely blistering start... until he binned it of course...

[Hornet]

Big difference at Monza was that Jenson had a high downforce car, Fernando didn't. I think the downforce bits start to kick in at about 60Klms (can anyone give an exact answer here?), that's why Jenson was able to get a bit of jump. That's not the case here in Singapore. Plus we are better under brakes, so I'd expect Fernando, with an average start will lead into turn 1. The Red Bulls are the cars under threat, they have been having serious start problems.

Agreed :thumb

Jensen's high downforce certainly got me concerned in Monza. Thankfully no more such thing here tomorrow

[Italian Spirit]

Attaboy FA! :wine

What the heck happened to Massa? :Hmm

(serious question--didn't watch Q )

Problem with the gearbox apparently. :-(

Since he starts last could be a good occasion to give him a new engine.

[shostak]

In the second session, Alonso radioed in that his engine didn’t feel right and asked the team to check the data being transmitted from his car. He was on a hot lap when they radioed him back to tell him to pit so they could reprogramme his car. He pointed out calmly that as he was nearly at the end of a good lap he should finish it first then pit. The team agreed with him.

This was an example of a driver leading a team, precisely the kind of thing Ferrari hired him for.

http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2010/09/alonso-lights-up-singapore-gp-qualifying/

[Stormsearcher]

Dunno about that, but I doubt the F-duct will matter at the start. Hamster had no F-duct at Monza and he made an absolutely blistering start... until he binned it of course...

This issue has got me worried. Can someone be clear on the F-duct thing. Is it good that we are not running it and the rest are (wrt to the start) or will the other 4 have the advantage?

[DIEK]

http://fia.com/en-GB/mediacentre/f1_media/Documents/sin-document-35.pdf

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u99/B2MX/simpsons_nelson_haha-1.jpg http://polepositionweb.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/peter-sauber.jpg

[Raz]

http://fia.com/en-GB/mediacentre/f1_media/Documents/sin-document-35.pdf

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u99/B2MX/simpsons_nelson_haha-1.jpg http://polepositionweb.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/peter-sauber.jpg

AHHHAHAHAH so who's car 22? kobi or Heidfeld? and car 3 is Schumi
EDIT: It WAS Nick :rotfl

[KurtC]

that was a Great Quali, i would liked to see a dry track tho, but Alonso taking the pole again shows that Ferrari is still here, i reckon Vettel would have take the pole if not for that mistake, cause he really lost tenths in there, but anyway Ferrari need to focus in the start now, we need a good start and get away of hamilton realyl soon, he can try to do another stupid mvoe and could cost Alonso a damage in the car.... if the track is well dry, red bull will have the pace and it will be a Ferrari - Red Bull, fight

FORZA FERRARI!!! :-D

[Meiga]

Problem with the gearbox apparently. :-(

Since he starts last could be a good occasion to give him a new engine.

Cheer up, the race is tomorrow. New engine, a similar strategy to Alonso's in Monaco and a bit of luck with the SC, and he may still be fighting for a podium.
Although I think that Massa must be wondering if there is a way to get Singapore out of the calendar...

[Grillo]

Great qualy but as Alonso says, it is tomorrow what matters.

The start and first laps will be really important.

We need a win here, we need it. :pray

[Fangiofan]

This issue has got me worried. Can someone be clear on the F-duct thing. Is it good that we are not running it and the rest are (wrt to the start) or will the other 4 have the advantage?

Indeed is better for the start without the F-duct, Alonso will have the downforce he lacked in Monza. Without the duct, the rear wing´s surfaces are all working whereas the f-duct removes some of the surface. At this track teams put high downforce wings and with no real long straights the f-duct gives no advantage in lap time, in Spa and Monza did. I think Red Bull and Mclaren have put the duct. Big question why. At Monaco no one put the duct, if im not wrong.

[siberianlady]

Ferrari changing Felipe's engine and gearbox.........hoped they would do that as he starts last.
Think he will make it into the points if they don't botch up his strategy/pitstops and the back markers don't hold him up for fun like they did with Fernando in Monaco........pinkies crossed for BOTH cars tomorrow.......aas Ham and But both think they can grab Vet at the start let them battle each other out......just hope we get a good start and out of trouble with those hotheads behind us........

[zeus2]

Apparently ferrari are also going to change Massa's gearbox along with his engine. Wonder why none of us thought about the gearbox :lol (atleast I didn't :oops). Give us a hand and we'll take the whole arm :lol:lol. Massa technically has a 15 place grid penalty :lol.

edit: one post too late, meh

[Greig]

Good plan :-)

[eilfff]

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/1163/rondennissin.jpg

:lol

[Stormsearcher]

Indeed is better for the start without the F-duct, Alonso will have the downforce he lacked in Monza. Without the duct, the rear wing´s surfaces are all working whereas the f-duct removes some of the surface. At this track teams put high downforce wings and with no real long straights the f-duct gives no advantage in lap time, in Spa and Monza did. I think Red Bull and Mclaren have put the duct. Big question why. At Monaco no one put the duct, if im not wrong.

Thanks... so we are doing the right thing then? Wonder why the others are running it thou. :Hmm

[Stormsearcher]

Ferrari changing Felipe's engine and gearbox.........hoped they would do that as he starts last.
Think he will make it into the points if they don't botch up his strategy/pitstops and the back markers don't hold him up for fun like they did with Fernando in Monaco........pinkies crossed for BOTH cars tomorrow.......aas Ham and But both think they can grab Vet at the start let them battle each other out......just hope we get a good start and out of trouble with those hotheads behind us........

Lol.. i really really hope vettel and hamilton take each other out... if they take webber with them i wont complain. But i seriously hope Nando gets a good start. Praying really.

[Brakefade]

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/1163/rondennissin.jpg

:lol

I hate Mclaren's "we expect to win" attitude. And when we beat them, they act like it was some sort of fluke or they somehow gave it away. In Canada they told the SpeedTV (USA coverage) pit lane reporter that they weren't worried about Ferrari because RB was their main competition. Wonder what they're saying now? :roll

[Grillo]

I'm a bit worried for the start, both Vettel and Hamilton wear the F-duct and Alonso could be at the mercy of them in the firs laps until he can open a gap. :-s

Alonso needs a clean start and a very strong pace at the start. :pray

[siberianlady]

I think the guys behind will be so preoccupied with each other and staying in the race that Fernando may just get lucky and fly off- hope so. Am just wondering what position Webbo will be in after lap 1.......he usually goes backwards at the start........