2013 Australian GP: Qualifying Thread

**red power** · 16th March 2013, 07:29

Originally Posted by Katu

i don't think we can make out where someone stands watching these results, tomorrow is probably dry so most are on dry set-up

Tomorrow is going to be colder and wet.

**REDARMYSOJA** · 16th March 2013, 07:30

Stick a fork in this one, it's done.

**anakin** · 16th March 2013, 07:30

Q1 would be more nice!!!!

**Greig** · 16th March 2013, 07:30

Well that's it then no more qual I guess.

**Katu** · 16th March 2013, 07:30

Originally Posted by Aussie

That's why god made beer

i would prefer rum or jägermeister in these situations

**scuderiafan** · 16th March 2013, 07:30

so much for the predicted shower

FIA

**Hornet** · 16th March 2013, 07:31

Doubt they would be running past 7pm. Might as well declare session over and allow everyone to return home.

**stefa** · 16th March 2013, 07:32

Originally Posted by Aussie

It's dark and cold

I know. What to tell you than to hold on!

**Greig** · 16th March 2013, 07:32

Originally Posted by scuderiafan

so much for the predicted shower

FIA

FIA controlling the weather??

**Aussie** · 16th March 2013, 07:33

Originally Posted by Katu

i would prefer rum or jägermeister in these situations

True might hit the rum

**anuragiyer8989** · 16th March 2013, 07:33

So if quali continues tmrw....do the PARC ferme rules apply?!

**Kyss4k** · 16th March 2013, 07:34

Now this is just wrong. It's not heavy rain, it's just a rain now. Don't say me that F1 cars can't handle these conditions. I hope that 2014 spec cars will be better in wet (more mechanical traction, less aero downforce)

**sagi58** · 16th March 2013, 07:35

Originally Posted by REDARMYSOJA

Stick a fork in this one, it's done.

What about a pitchfork? diablo.gif

**SinanOzerS** · 16th March 2013, 07:35

Originally Posted by anuragiyer8989

So if quali continues tmrw....do the PARC ferme rules apply?!

Yeah.

**fronaldo** · 16th March 2013, 07:36

even kovalainen said it's not that bad

**Katu** · 16th March 2013, 07:37

they clear the Sauber just now?

**vasveras** · 16th March 2013, 07:37

ok, it's time for my breakFAST.

Guten Apetit!

**Katu** · 16th March 2013, 07:37

i think they should have same time limit on qualifying that they have on race, but since qualifying is shorter anyway, timelimis should be shorter aswell

**sagi58** · 16th March 2013, 07:38

There was just a shot of the sky... the clouds seem to be breaking up, no?

**Hornet** · 16th March 2013, 07:38

Originally Posted by anuragiyer8989

So if quali continues tmrw....do the PARC ferme rules apply?!

Apparently there's no any clear rule on this. This is a strange situation because unlike in the past, today we've started qualifying already. The problem is not we can't start qualifying, but we can't end it, lol.

Originally Posted by Kyss4k

Now this is just wrong. It's not heavy rain, it's just a rain now. Don't say me that F1 cars can't handle these conditions. I hope that 2014 spec cars will be better in wet (more mechanical traction, less aero downforce)

The reason why they stop now is because there's more rain expected, so they do not want to start the session again and then have to red flag it.

**Sonic Feathers** · 16th March 2013, 07:40

What happens in a situ like this pls? What time are they likely to run it? Do they run only Q2 & Q3 or start from scratch? Damm, talk about antici - pation! Suspense is a slayer!

**Kyss4k** · 16th March 2013, 07:40

Originally Posted by Hornet

Apparently there's no any clear rule on this. This is a strange situation because unlike in the past, today we've started qualifying already.

The reason why they stop now is because there's more rain expected, so they do not want to start the session again and then have to red flag it.

Well if they are scared of that they can call it off then. It is supposed to rain all night there...

**Kyss4k** · 16th March 2013, 07:42

Originally Posted by Sonic Feathers

What happens in a situ like this pls? What time are they likely to run it? Do they run only Q2 & Q3 or start from scratch? Damm, talk about antici - pation! Suspense is a slayer!

It should be just Q2 an Q3 and expect to get up early once again (well, that depends on your location)

**anuragiyer8989** · 16th March 2013, 07:42

Engines firing up again guys.....

**anakin** · 16th March 2013, 07:42

im betting on Q1 positions, and cars will proceed to parc ferme.

**Greig** · 16th March 2013, 07:43

Originally Posted by anakin

im betting on Q1 positions, and cars will proceed to parc ferme.

No chance of that, they will run Q2 and Q3 tomorrow if not today.

**mike38mike** · 16th March 2013, 07:43

Originally Posted by Hornet

Apparently there's no any clear rule on this. This is a strange situation because unlike in the past, today we've started qualifying already. The problem is not we can't start qualifying, but we can't end it, lol.

The reason why they stop now is because there's more rain expected, so they do not want to start the session again and then have to red flag it.

well I expect to drive a ferrari before my 30 years old but that doesn't mean it will happen...
gosh I hate how formula 1 deciders always "expect" things...just let the drivers decide!!!