Singapore 2018 Build up

[mwk360]

http://www.f1i.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/2018SingaporeTyres.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DmlVJs0W0AAzY1b.jpg

Grid girls will be back for Singapore
https://www.planetf1.com/news/grid-girls-will-be-back-for-singapore/

Toto Wolff has vowed to turn the Mercedes factories “upside down” as they seek to extract more performance out of their W09.
http://www.gptoday.com/full_story/view/652939/Mercedes_will_8216turn_the_factory_upside_down8217/



Who will get the no.2 seat at ferrari next year? Leclerc or Kimi
Reported Leclerc deal is already done, but the latest rumors is kimi hanging on another year.


Will M.A have the backbone to enforce team orders or will kimi and seb ruin each others race some more fighting each other on track.


Last year the singapore GP was the nail in the coffin for both championships, could it be the same this year or will it be a turn of fate thats very much needed.

RB/Mercs/Ferrari all have great chance of pole and win this year

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dmsx_W1UcAAxCut.jpg

[Ferrarichamp]

Since Austria i don't think RB have come close to winning a race, are they really contenders here? :Hmm

[mwk360]

Since Austria i don't think RB have come close to winning a race, are they really contenders here? :Hmm

good point, I don't think they are the favorites, but i wouldnt put it past them if newey brings some new parts, last year seb just managed to jump Max for pole, and the fact that the weather could be iffy would allow them to be in the mix on sunday imo

[Ferrarichamp]

I have a bad feeling that, if it's a wet race, it will be Ham's to lose unfortunately.

[mwk360]

https://www.racefans.net/2018/09/10/red-bull-drivers-expecting-monaco-singapore/

Red Bull drivers not expecting repeat of Monaco performance in Singapore

[mwk360]

I have a bad feeling that, if it's a wet race, it will Ham's to lose unfortunately.

same here but some forecasts say the rain on saturday & sunday ends just as soon as quali & race starts lol, seb will have to take risks either way, whether it works or not, he cant be complacent with Kimi/Ham/Bot taking anymore points of him if there is any hope for the WDC

[mwk360]

https://soymotor.com/noticias/raikkonen-suena-como-copropietario-de-sauber-segun-prensa-finesa-954083


Räikkönen sounds like co-owner of Sauber, according to Finnish press
Kimi's country places him as a pilot and co-owner of Sauber next year
The Ferrari board seeks a solution that satisfies Kimi and Leclerc

Can't see it happening lol, maybe as a sauber driver if not retained by ferrari but would be better imo if kimi was a co-owner of sauber next year, would actually be pretty funny, would give Gio an opportunity for a seat at Sauber too

[IulianFerrari]

good point, I don't think they are the favorites, but i wouldnt put it past them if newey brings some new parts, last year seb just managed to jump Max for pole, and the fact that the weather could be iffy would allow them to be in the mix on sunday imo

RBR's car isn't exactly shining in the wet. They will not be contenders if wet both qualy and race.

[Ferrarichamp]

dry race = Seb wins
wet race = Ham

that's the way I see it but who knows.

[KimiBot]

https://soymotor.com/noticias/raikkonen-suena-como-copropietario-de-sauber-segun-prensa-finesa-954083



Can't see it happening lol, maybe as a sauber driver if not retained by ferrari but would be better imo if kimi was a co-owner of sauber next year, would actually be pretty funny, would give Gio an opportunity for a seat at Sauber too

That is Mika Salo`s thoughts.
Kimi has said that Ferrari is his last team.

[Stormy]

What can Sauber offer to Kimi when he can actually buy the team with their underpants :rotfl

[512 TR]

Singapore is the most extreme stop-and-go circuit on the calendar. If it's dry it should straight out of the box suit Ferrari better than Merc, even with our 10 cm longer wheelbase compared to last year. But then it might still suit Red Bull the best and Ricciardo is great on this circuit (3-2-2-2) and will win here some day. Might do it this year as RBR obviously have put a lot of development into this race weekend this year. On the other hand both Ferrari and Merc still feel stronger overall no matter what RBR can throw at them. As always on street circuits, qualifying is a little bit more important than on a normal circuit. I'm OK if it ends with only RBR infront of Ferrari and Ferrari score more than Merc in the WCC.

[brawnydog]

Ham will take a wet pole, Vettel behind. Dry race, Vettel will zoom past and Ham will be downbeat after saying the Ferrari passed him like he was not there.

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[Bonecrasher]

Ham will take a wet pole, Vettel behind. Dry race, Vettel will zoom past and Ham will be downbeat after saying the Ferrari passed him like he was not there.

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Any passing in the dry between Mercedes and Ferrari will be done through the pit stop phase. The track does not allow for any ‘zooming past’.

[brawnydog]

Any passing in the dry between Mercedes and Ferrari will be done through the pit stop phase. The track does not allow for any ‘zooming past’.Just a joke bud. I thought this forum could use a bit of light hearted banter. No offence to anyone here, but it seems everyone has already made their race conclusions before any race as even been run. All I care is that I hope Ferrari destroys the Mercs on Sunday. I'm aware of all the technical parameters and statistics of the track and teams, so I'm not here to get into that kind of discussion, because come race day, none of that matters.

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[KimiBot]

7507

[Cavallino]

It rains everyday in a tropical climate like Singapore. I think you're reading too much into those weather reports.

[killer]

A bit on edge about our tyre selection but still optimistic. Hopeful Seb plays the long game and Kimi keeps up the good form. I would really like to get maximum points.

[Cavallino]

Yeah, this is a must win for Seb. Finishing in front of Ham is of little help. Preferably the Red Bulls get in the way.

[stefa]

Yeah, this is a must win for Seb. Finishing in front of Ham is of little help. Preferably the Red Bulls get in the way.

Every race now is a must win, as SV is running out of races and lead is quite big...

[ChrisFerrari]

Trying not to get my hopes high for this race yet it seems a golden opportunity so thats why I am afraid.
So many disappointments this season in key moments, we really need a real turning point that gives us the momentum.
Right now Hamilton has it and he truly believes that he is invincible and God will help him if his car is not enough for the win.
Time to crush his dreams already, I am tired of his bloating. Once he starts doubting, mistakes will come. He took that 2nd place in Spa
really to his heart so a crushing defeat would do wonders to trimming down his ego. I dont care if its a wet or dry or wet-dry race, my only wish is Seb to finish
ahead of Ham.

[nhel1te]

After being a fan of the sport for almost 20 years, I am now going to my first ever grand prix, in Singapore!

Flying out tomorrow evening and have tickets for the Grandstand Bay.

Feeling really excited and hoping that Ferrari finish strong here, a must win for SV and with some luck the Red Bulls get in between us and the Mercs.

Ahhhh can't wait, I'll be attending the Quali and Race, not long to go now :)

Anyone else from here going to the race?

[mwk360]

After being a fan of the sport for almost 20 years, I am now going to my first ever grand prix, in Singapore!

Flying out tomorrow evening and have tickets for the Grandstand Bay.

Feeling really excited and hoping that Ferrari finish strong here, a must win for SV and with some luck the Red Bulls get in between us and the Mercs.

Ahhhh can't wait, I'll be attending the Quali and Race, not long to go now :)

Anyone else from here going to the race?

Hope u enjoy and hopefully we get a great finish with seb winning :clap

[Rishu]

After being a fan of the sport for almost 20 years, I am now going to my first ever grand prix, in Singapore!

Flying out tomorrow evening and have tickets for the Grandstand Bay.

Feeling really excited and hoping that Ferrari finish strong here, a must win for SV and with some luck the Red Bulls get in between us and the Mercs.

Ahhhh can't wait, I'll be attending the Quali and Race, not long to go now :)

Anyone else from here going to the race?

Not this year though but I have attended this jewel 4 times, needless to say Ferrari looks gorgeous & the best car under lights

[KimiBot]

That`s cool, hopefully you will see Ferrari 1-2.

[nhel1te]

Hope u enjoy and hopefully we get a great finish with seb winning :clap


Not this year though but I have attended this jewel 4 times, needless to say Ferrari looks gorgeous & the best car under lights


That`s cool, hopefully you will see Ferrari 1-2.


Thanks guys, can't wait :)

I'm just going to enjoy the whole race weekend regardless if results don't go in our way, it will be a nice experience!

Will share some pics and videos when I'm back!

[Riccardog]

Thanks guys, can't wait :)

I'm just going to enjoy the whole race weekend regardless if results don't go in our way, it will be a nice experience!

Will share some pics and videos when I'm back!

...serious Envy... :clap
enjoy the experience!
look forward to the pics!
...especially the winning podium one for Seb!!! :pray

[nhel1te]

...serious Envy... :clap
enjoy the experience!
look forward to the pics!
...especially the winning podium one for Seb!!! :pray

Fingers crossed!

Does anyone know if after the race we are allowed onto the circuit to go to the drivers podium celebration?

[FerrariSteve]

This race is make or break imo. Seb needs to win and ideally Kimi in front of Lewis.
If goldenboy gets this race gifted too then it's all over for 2018 imo.

C'mon Seb, go get the win!

[mwk360]

https://it.motorsport.com/f1/news/arrivabene-piloti-maggiordomi-ho-chiesto-scusa-a-bottas-con-un-messaggio/3174799/?nrt=54

M.A comments on all the events from Monza, says he apologizes for the butler comment.... considering a team with a butler is way more efficient than a team fighting each other, its only natural he'd apologize.

[chinmay]

No team is favorite heading into this race. Should be close between 3 teams.

[Rishu]

No team is favorite heading into this race. Should be close between 3 teams.

What updates Seb has planned for Ferrari, new floor, new diffuser maybe? We need them to work in order to keep Lewis at bay

[KimiBot]

I cannot see anything else than Ferrari 1-2 in Singapore. Mercs has not been good here and RB has not pace. Even Max and RIC said that it won`t be like it was in Monaco.

[KimiBot]

https://www.f1today.net/en/news/f1/241178/red-bull-not-expecting-monaco-repeat-in-singapore

[FerrariF60]

I cannot see anything else than Ferrari 1-2 in Singapore. Mercs has not been good here and RB has not pace. Even Max and RIC said that it won`t be like it was in Monaco.

i think red bulls are bluffing.....i think they will be a force to be recconed with in Singapore.....this is NOT a power track, and engine power will not make that big a difference

red bulls have the best car when it comes to downforce and this track will play good in their hands....of course you need good traction out of slow corners (and this track has LOTS of those) and that is where the Ferrari comes and shines really well.....so we'll see how we stack up against the red FOOLS.....

and Mercedes....well you cannot underestimate them, as i'm sure they probably tried to figure out some of their issues...

but all in all....I'M HOPING FOR A FERRARI 1-2 HERE.......and that will be up to Kimi if he still has modivation now that he's being sacked at the end of the year

[Ed Harley]

... now that he's being sacked at the end of the year
Sacked?

[FerrariF60]

Sacked?

yeah, sacked.....fired/let go/dismissed.....pick one.....LOL

[Ed Harley]

yeah, sacked.....fired/let go/dismissed.....pick one.....LOL
When a contract ends at the end of a year and it is not renewed the person in your opinion is therefore sacked? So by the same logic Leclerc was sacked by Sauber? And Massa, Schumacher etc.?

[FerrariF60]

When a contract ends at the end of a year and it is not renewed the person in your opinion is therefore sacked? So by the same logic Leclerc was sacked by Sauber? And Massa, Schumacher etc.?

well, that was not exactly what i was trying to say....he probably feels that way by not having his contract renewed, as i'm sure he would have wanted to be at Ferrari another year

so yeah, i retract my blunt wording i used to describe his last 7 races with us.

[killer]

After being a fan of the sport for almost 20 years, I am now going to my first ever grand prix, in Singapore!

Flying out tomorrow evening and have tickets for the Grandstand Bay.

Feeling really excited and hoping that Ferrari finish strong here, a must win for SV and with some luck the Red Bulls get in between us and the Mercs.

Ahhhh can't wait, I'll be attending the Quali and Race, not long to go now :)

Anyone else from here going to the race?

Congratulations!

If your tickets allow you to, go through the Walkabout areas. Though the view isn't as up close as it used to be, Turns 10-13 are awesome--the cars under the lights and the helmets bobbing about in the cockpit.

Enjoy your experience and bring us luck!

[Cavallino]

Not this year though but I have attended this jewel 4 times, needless to say Ferrari looks gorgeous & the best car under lights

100%%%

[chinmay]

I cannot see anything else than Ferrari 1-2 in Singapore. Mercs has not been good here and RB has not pace. Even Max and RIC said that it won`t be like it was in Monaco.

Maybe you want to look back at 2016 season where Red Bull was the best car in Monaco by a country mile but in Singapore, Mercedes was dominant, brutally crushed Red Bull by over half a second in qualifying. This time around, anyone could win here, it could be Ferrari, it could be Red Bull or it could be Mercedes.

[chinmay]

What updates Seb has planned for Ferrari, new floor, new diffuser maybe? We need them to work in order to keep Lewis at bay

What Seb has planned is inside him with which he put on one of his best ever qualifying laps to be on pole last year with the second best car.

[Brembo]

well, that was not exactly what i was trying to say....he probably feels that way by not having his contract renewed, as i'm sure he would have wanted to be at Ferrari another year

so yeah, i retract my blunt wording i used to describe his last 7 races with us.

Don't retract a word! Sacked is correct, Alonso whopped Shummy twice, get out! Massa couldn't match Stools old mans $$$ , get out! Rubens complained about the midget bum Todt on the radio, get out! Leclerc finished behind Stool, get out! Seb got wrecked by Kimi Monza, ops !! Wrong guy got kicked out! :rotfl

[racingbradley]

You think its a case of "if your face fits" then Brembo??????;-) :-)

[mwk360]

hopefully ferrari uses team orders from Q1 through the races, stupid to let kimi take away points from seb, rather make sure seb is ahead and kimi can be a buffer, redeem last years failure in singapore as a start. no more ruining each others races and work as a team. use kimi as a slipstream whenever possible in Q3 too

[mizf1]

MA apologised to Bottas for calling him Butler

http://www.gptoday.com/full_story/view/653200/Arrivabene_apologised_to_Bottas_for_8216butler_rem ark/

The only instruction he gave to Kimi and Seb was not to do anything stupid at the start of the race in Monza

[WS6TransAm01]

hopefully ferrari uses team orders from Q1 through the races, stupid to let kimi take away points from seb, rather make sure seb is ahead and kimi can be a buffer, redeem last years failure in singapore as a start. no more ruining each others races and work as a team. use kimi as a slipstream whenever possible in Q3 too

At this point, I wouldn't mind seeing Kimi take a couple of wins and secure the WCC Championship for Ferrari. Two-Chain-Rapper Douche Canoe is 30 points ahead with luck and the FIA on his side and there are only 7 races left.

Seb will outperform Kimi in Singapore, he just seems to have that track nailed down, but a couple of wins for Kimi would be nice. Maybe Japan and Abu Dhabi.

[FerrariSteve]

MA apologised to Bottas for calling him Butler

http://www.gptoday.com/full_story/view/653200/Arrivabene_apologised_to_Bottas_for_8216butler_rem ark/

The only instruction he gave to Kimi and Seb was not to do anything stupid at the start of the race in Monza

He was saying what everyone else is thinking, he should not have apologised.

[Rishu]

He was saying what everyone else is thinking, he should not have apologised.

Yes but given the history of Ferrari, should not have said that

[mwk360]

small change to track layout

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dm5LCxNXcAEvsxL.jpg

[mwk360]

At this point, I wouldn't mind seeing Kimi take a couple of wins and secure the WCC Championship for Ferrari. Two-Chain-Rapper Douche Canoe is 30 points ahead with luck and the FIA on his side and there are only 7 races left.

Seb will outperform Kimi in Singapore, he just seems to have that track nailed down, but a couple of wins for Kimi would be nice. Maybe Japan and Abu Dhabi.

i just cant stand ratboy, lol, i dont want him anywhere near the win... kimi usually lets ham go past him quite easily , but yeah if seb has an issue i hope kimi can back him up and win

[tifosi1993]

2nd DRS detection point has been moved 100 meters.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dm4nOmhU4AAJLfG.jpg

[Ferrarichamp]

Out of the top 6 drivers, I noticed Bottas has the longest odds by far of making the podium, around 6.00.
Not sure what that's about, perhaps the bookies are expecting him to sacrifice his race for Ham again.

[Rishu]

Out of the top 6 drivers, I noticed Bottas has the longest odds by far of making the podium, around 6.00.
Not sure what that's about, perhaps the bookies are expecting him to sacrifice his race for Ham again.

Maybe Merc expected to be 3rd best car in S’pore

[IulianFerrari]

At this point, I wouldn't mind seeing Kimi take a couple of wins and secure the WCC Championship for Ferrari. Two-Chain-Rapper Douche Canoe is 30 points ahead with luck and the FIA on his side and there are only 7 races left.

Seb will outperform Kimi in Singapore, he just seems to have that track nailed down, but a couple of wins for Kimi would be nice. Maybe Japan and Abu Dhabi.

Yes, Singapore is a Seb track. Unfortunately the rain that is predicted might change that.

[zike]

Yes, Singapore is a Seb track. Unfortunately the rain that is predicted might change that.

Well, he did have a brain fart in Monza with no rain. Maybe rain will do him good

[jgonzalesm6]

Ferrari to run 2 different end plates ( one has more "slats") in the rear wing for Singapore.

[mwk360]

About time ferrari brought at least one aero update, i hope it works, its based on mclarens rear wing. fingers crossed it works for seb especially in a possible wet track :pray

[mwk360]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dm9c5esWsAA5qob.jpg

ferrari will be hoping to test in dry weather to get accurate data & correlation data

[ferrari1.8t]

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ferrari-camera-bag-cooling-trick-singapoare/3175763/

Sneaky! I like that Ferrari is not backing down and continuing to push! Let’s see how long before Merc..erm the FIA get this version banned.

[WRX202]

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ferrari-camera-bag-cooling-trick-singapoare/3175763/

Sneaky! I like that Ferrari is not backing down and continuing to push! Let’s see how long before Merc..erm the FIA get this version banned.

I honestly don't know what all this fuss about having the car mounted cameras covered is about. Every team has a right to their privacy and it is very unfair to give access to certain aspects of what goes on in the garage / pitlane to the other teams. Most of the times Drivers have screens in front of them to check certain data. Why should a team share this with the rest of the world?? I actually believe that teams should all complain to have these cameras disabled and only enabled during Qualifying sessions and race.

[jgonzalesm6]

Ferrari will run new rearwing endplates with bigger slots

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dm9WnaVWwAAEOG_.jpg


Seb with the haircut again

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dm9jljTX0AAY9Eg.jpg



So Ferrari was getting flak for having the "ice-bag" or "shower-head-cover" over the top inlet camera mount.

I introduce "Plan-B"......nice!!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dm99RTgXsAAC7fK.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/1040161221977227265/e80QIIrG?format=jpg&name=600x314



Ferrari Singapore poster

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dm8PE6FUUAAcJIs.jpg



Current component allocation allotment

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dm8-5ZhX0AA79y3.jpg



2021 concept car

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dm9f3KBWsAA3s7I.jpg

[ferrari1.8t]

I honestly don't know what all this fuss about having the car mounted cameras covered is about. Every team has a right to their privacy and it is very unfair to give access to certain aspects of what goes on in the garage / pitlane to the other teams. Most of the times Drivers have screens in front of them to check certain data. Why should a team share this with the rest of the world?? I actually believe that teams should all complain to have these cameras disabled and only enabled during Qualifying sessions and race.

The fuss is only because Ferrari are doing it. This wouldn’t even be a topic of discussion if it were Merc or RB doing it. Everyone should just move on imo.

[WS6TransAm01]

I honestly don't know what all this fuss about having the car mounted cameras covered is about. Every team has a right to their privacy and it is very unfair to give access to certain aspects of what goes on in the garage / pitlane to the other teams. Most of the times Drivers have screens in front of them to check certain data. Why should a team share this with the rest of the world?? I actually believe that teams should all complain to have these cameras disabled and only enabled during Qualifying sessions and race.

Just make the cooling fan housing that goes into the air I let bigger/wider to cover up the camera.

[Ed Harley]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShZ_0aofRyM

[nani_s23]

Seems to be dry quali & race for now..!!

[WS6TransAm01]

Kimi being Kimi at the press conference lol. Love it! Still heart broken about him leaving.

[Ed Harley]

Time to move forward would have come after 2019 anyway so might as well do it now.

[ChrisFerrari]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShZ_0aofRyM

Thanks for this. Classic Kimi.:thumb

[Ferrari312T4]

Kimi being Kimi at the press conference lol. Love it! Still heart broken about him leaving.
Well, he will be driving for a great brand, a sympathic team, with a great engine. I am just happy we can enjoy seeing Kimi drive for another year.

[Stormy]

I doubt Kimi wen't to Sauber just because he can't get enough of racing in F1. There must be some kind of a deal between Kimi and Ferrari for him to drive at Sauber. I doubt he will be under a typical low team salary. I think Ferrari wants him there to help them develop and boost their marketing.

[FerrariF60]

I doubt Kimi wen't to Sauber just because he can't get enough of racing in F1. There must be some kind of a deal between Kimi and Ferrari for him to drive at Sauber. I doubt he will be under a typical low team salary. I think Ferrari wants him there to help them develop and boost their marketing.

well, he his a popular guy in F1 that is for sure....so by having him drive for Suaber, it's gonna boost their marketing big time

[Stormy]

well, he his a popular guy in F1 that is for sure....so by having him drive for Suaber, it's gonna boost their marketing big time

Yeah it's pretty efficient having Kimi there when you think about it. Hope Sauber is going to become a strong and successful midfield team in the near future.

[Ferrarichamp]

so it looks like rain today.

[mwk360]

so it looks like rain today.

i cant believe how cursed this weather thing has been this year, lol was it like this in any previous years? constant rain risk every gp now for months

[Ferrarichamp]

i cant believe how cursed this weather thing has been this year, lol was it like this in any previous years? constant rain risk every gp now for months

i think someone here mentioned 2006, Hungary for example was wet i believe.

[mwk360]

i think someone here mentioned 2006, Hungary for example was wet i believe.

couldn't have been a worse year, when ferrari finally managed to get almost equal in the dry weather. From what i hear the biggest risk will be mid way through to about the end of the race where rain in forecast

[Ferrarichamp]

I'm sure Bottas is motivated to prove he is more than a good butler :-D

[Ferrarichamp]

last year's pole was 1:39.491

[Ferrarichamp]

Maybe Merc and Ham agreed to let Bottas finish in front this time, to boost his confidence and motivation :lol

[Ed Harley]

I'm sure Bottas is motivated to prove he is more than a good butler :-D
Arrivabene apologized Bottas for his remark so he does not have much to prove, right?

[Ferrarichamp]

Arrivabene apologized Bottas for his remark so he does not have much to prove, right?

I don't really care about what Arrivabene did to be honest :-)

[mwk360]

I don't really care about what Arrivabene did to be honest :-)

at this point i think Bottas is too happy to have next years seat in a merc, he will do anything, lol plus the driver + butler dynamic works, its worked for Ferrari in the godtier years with MS, its worked for Mclaren with Mika.

I think M.A and co are being too egotistical to look at the bigger picture of a no.1 & no.2 driver dynamic

imo ofcause:-P

[Brembo]

Maybe Merc and Ham agreed to let Bottas finish in front this time, to boost his confidence and motivation :lol

Imagine Max and Seb a together with Ferrari!! Hey!! What's that smoke coming from Sebs helmet? His radio just blew up! The pit told him to let Max pass !:rotfl