Japanese GP build up/news

**Sianellen** · 1st October 2012, 17:53

(I wasn't really sure which thread to put this in sorry.)

Jon Noble ‏@NobleF1
Have heard some bad news about Jenson Button. He needs a new gearbox for the Japanese GP so will get a five-place grid penalty. Story soon

Jenson Button to get gearbox-change penalty for the Japanese GP

Jenson Button will have a five-place grid penalty for the Japanese Grand Prix because he needs a new gearbox for the Suzuka weekend, AUTOSPORT can reveal.

The Briton returns to the scene of his brilliant victory 12 months ago, 75 points adrift of championship leader Fernando Alonso, and well aware that only a victory will keep alive his slim title hopes.

But he has already been given some bad news, with post-race investigations of his gearbox after the Singapore GP uncovering an identical gearbox problem to that which had put Lewis Hamilton out of the race.

McLaren has no option but to change Button's gearbox for a new one, which means he will moved down five places on the grid.

Hamilton will also be fitted with a new gearbox, but he will not suffer any penalty as he did not finish the last race.

McLaren technical director Paddy Lowe told AUTOSPORT: "Jenson's gearbox had the same problem as Lewis's gearbox during the Singapore Grand Prix, and subsequent investigation has revealed a terminal failure.

"Therefore both cars must start the Japanese Grand Prix with new gearboxes, which means that Jenson will receive a five-place penalty.

"Of course, this is a great disappointment for Jenson and the team. On the positive side, we have understood and completely resolved the issue, allowing both drivers to compete with confidence for podium positions."

Hamilton heads to the Japanese GP 52 points behind Alonso, with six races remaining in this year's title battle.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/103002

**Rob** · 1st October 2012, 18:01

Well, there goes you title shot this year JB, have to play #2 to Louise last 6 races.

**scuderiafan** · 1st October 2012, 18:12

Originally Posted by Rob

Well, there goes you title shot this year JB, have to play #2 to Louise last 6 races.

don't think that will happen, as where would lewis be taking that no.1 to?

**Greig** · 1st October 2012, 18:14

They must have got it mixed up with Hamilton's.

**eddie** · 1st October 2012, 18:33

The famous quote comes to play "Jenson is not a problem".... as a driver, one should never ever say these things... jinx!

**Red passion** · 1st October 2012, 18:49

Originally Posted by eddie

The famous quote comes to play "Jenson is not a problem".... as a driver, one should never ever say these things... jinx!

......... defo not to the media. What is a the worst result FA can take this weekend to keep the title alive and well.

**SoumyaBanerjee** · 1st October 2012, 18:51

Originally Posted by eddie

The famous quote comes to play "Jenson is not a problem".... as a driver, one should never ever say these things... jinx!

Well said!!! Button is well known for not giving his rivals their due respect!!!!

**eddie** · 1st October 2012, 18:53

Originally Posted by Red passion

......... defo not to the media. What is a the worst result FA can take this weekend to keep the title alive and well.

I was refering that Jenson made that silly statement and now

FA will never say such things...

**Red passion** · 1st October 2012, 18:55

Originally Posted by eddie

I was refering that Jenson made that silly statement and now

FA will never say such things...

I know JB said that and not FA.

FA and the worst result was a separate Q. Sorry for confusing you

**Homan13PSU** · 1st October 2012, 19:00

I assume Lewis doesn't get a grid penalty because of his expiring during the race?

**eddie** · 1st October 2012, 19:00

Originally Posted by Red passion

I know JB said that and not FA.

FA and the worst result was a separate Q. Sorry for confusing you

We will win WDC this year with FA. I have a very strong feeling. Ferrari knows how to do these things and FA will drive wisely I am sure.

Lets enjoy the next few races

Lewis will be thinking about Merc and his $$, Jenson his #1 driver spot and gearbox, Vettel on how FA and LH will conspire against him and Kimi, no comments

**Red passion** · 1st October 2012, 19:05

Originally Posted by eddie

We will win WDC this year with FA. I have a very strong feeling. Lets enjoy the next few races

I really believe this too, eddie. I believe we will win the title by less than 10 pts, exciting but nail biting. i am loving my F1 just like the Schumi days.

**Rob** · 1st October 2012, 19:07

Originally Posted by eddie

We will win WDC this year with FA. I have a very strong feeling. Ferrari knows how to do these things and FA will drive wisely I am sure.

Lets enjoy the next few races

Lewis will be thinking about Merc and his $$, Jenson his #1 driver spot and gearbox, Vettel on how FA and LH will conspire against him and Kimi, no comments

Please do not jinx us just yet

**eddie** · 1st October 2012, 19:11

Originally Posted by Rob

Please do not jinx us just yet

I have faith in our team and pilot but will

Its nerve wrecking I know...

**Rob** · 1st October 2012, 19:14

I know, want this it be all over now!!! every lap from this weekend till the flag falls in Interlagos be so tense and stress high. Bad time to give up smoking

**Red passion** · 1st October 2012, 19:23

Originally Posted by Rob

I know, want this it be all over now!!! every lap from this weekend till the flag falls in Interlagos be so tense and stress high. Bad time to give up smoking

Bite your nails

**SoumyaBanerjee** · 1st October 2012, 19:27

Originally Posted by Rob

I know, want this it be all over now!!! every lap from this weekend till the flag falls in Interlagos be so tense and stress high. Bad time to give up smoking

Have no fears,you wont regret giving up smoking,no matter what the championship standings at the end of the season be.....

**Suzie** · 1st October 2012, 19:57

Originally Posted by Rob

I know, want this it be all over now!!! every lap from this weekend till the flag falls in Interlagos be so tense and stress high. Bad time to give up smoking

Start drinking instead.

**Rob** · 1st October 2012, 19:58

Originally Posted by Suzie

Start drinking instead.

Started that, well not heavy or nothing

Couple bottles of Corona or Peroni sorts be out.

**Jose-Lorca Fan** · 1st October 2012, 20:16

That is some very welcome new indeed. One more competitor out of the way hopefully. All our drivers have to do is qualify in the top 5 positions.
The more penalties rival drivers incur the better our chances in the race.
On a different note has anyone heard about the tsunamis in Japan? Will they affect the race this weekend?

**Homan13PSU** · 1st October 2012, 20:22

Originally Posted by Jose-Lorca Fan

That is some very welcome new indeed. One more competitor out of the way hopefully. All our drivers have to do is qualify in the top 5 positions.
The more penalties rival drivers incur the better our chances in the race.
On a different note has anyone heard about the tsunamis in Japan? Will they affect the race this weekend?

Unfortunately its the wrong competitor. I'd have been MUCH happier if it were Lewis, Seb or Mark having to change their gearbox.

**Red passion** · 1st October 2012, 20:22

Originally Posted by Suzie

Start drinking instead.

We should start drinking, Suzie do you know how this season is going to end.

**Suzie** · 1st October 2012, 20:28

Originally Posted by Red passion

We should start drinking, Suzie do you know how this season is going to end.

Me? No why would I?!

**Sianellen** · 1st October 2012, 20:29

Originally Posted by Red passion

We should start drinking, Suzie do you know how this season is going to end.

I do. It will end with me drinking and partying because we won winning the championship or me drowning my sorrows with drink because we didn't win the championship. Either way I'll be drinking.

**Rob** · 1st October 2012, 20:30

Originally Posted by Jose-Lorca Fan

That is some very welcome new indeed. One more competitor out of the way hopefully. All our drivers have to do is qualify in the top 5 positions.
The more penalties rival drivers incur the better our chances in the race.
On a different note has anyone heard about the tsunamis in Japan? Will they affect the race this weekend?

Have not heard about them, they been bad?

**Red passion** · 1st October 2012, 20:38

Originally Posted by Suzie

Me? No why would I?!

women's intuition

**Red passion** · 1st October 2012, 20:39

Originally Posted by Sianellen

I do. It will end with me drinking and partying because we won winning the championship or me drowning my sorrows with drink because we didn't win the championship. Either way I'll be drinking.

have you irish roots

**Kyss4k** · 1st October 2012, 20:42

Originally Posted by Sianellen

I do. It will end with me drinking and partying because we won winning the championship or me drowning my sorrows with drink because we didn't win the championship. Either way I'll be drinking.

I have still a champagne I bought in 2010 just before the last race to celebrate Alonso's WDC. Well... It's about time to open it already!