2013 Malaysian GP: Qualifying Thread

**Rishu** · 23rd March 2013, 07:19

**stefa** · 23rd March 2013, 07:42

Hope for a good result. Way better than in 3rd FP

**chandran2313** · 23rd March 2013, 07:55

I believe Fernando has gone for the wet set up hence we are not going to see Ferrari at the first 2 rows at least. My worry is that by doing so we shouldn't be too far back or even fail to qualify for Q3. Again this race our objective will be for podium not more nothing less. Unless something dramatic happens in the first corner!!!

**mike38mike** · 23rd March 2013, 07:58

FP3 was not representative don't worry...ferraris only doing 14 laps each, big fuel loads onboard probably...slower than yesterday in final sector, looks to me that they are hiding their pace...

you'll see in a bit more than an hour, and more importantly, tomorrow during the race ;)

**stefa** · 23rd March 2013, 08:07

Originally Posted by mike38mike

FP3 was not representative don't worry...ferraris only doing 14 laps each, big fuel loads onboard probably...slower than yesterday in final sector, looks to me that they are hiding their pace...

you'll see in a bit more than an hour, and more importantly, tomorrow during the race ;)

I hope yuo are right...

**Forzi** · 23rd March 2013, 08:09

Not sure what to expect hopping for 2nd row. What ever happens, the points are given tomorrow.

**stefa** · 23rd March 2013, 08:29

Originally Posted by Forzi

Not sure what to expect hopping for 2nd row. What ever happens, the points are given tomorrow.

But it is easier to grab them if you start somewhere up im front... Or if it is raining...

**Forzi** · 23rd March 2013, 08:32

Originally Posted by stefa

But it is easier to grab them if you start somewhere up im front... Or if it is raining...

For sure.

**Grillo** · 23rd March 2013, 08:32

I don't think Ferrari were sandbaging or anything.

FP3 is normaly a very accurate picture of Q3.

I expect the weather conditions or temperatura is the key factor that we don't know.

BTW, Raikkonen too was a bit lost in FP3 compared to yesterday.

And finally, De la Rosa: "the important day is tomorrow" so don't expect Ferrari doing pole or even 2nd row.

**scuderiafan** · 23rd March 2013, 08:35

what changed? temperature?
maybe they changed the setup, and it didn't work?
Hopefully whatever it is , they can rectify it and can get back to yesterday's pace, but expectations have gone down.

Let's see what happens and Forza Ferrari!

**SinanOzerS** · 23rd March 2013, 08:36

I don't expect we can take front row.3-5 or 4-5 is more realistic.

**cokata** · 23rd March 2013, 08:37

2nd row would be the best possible result.if alonso or massa gets to 3rd there is a very good chance he will be first by turn 1 given how good we usually start and how long is the run to the first corner

**Grillo** · 23rd March 2013, 08:38

De la Rosa: "Alonso wasn't too happy when he stepped out of the car but he'll change a few little things and hopefully it will help for Qualifying".

De la Rosa have said a few times they aren't focused on today's qualifying but on tomorrow's race.

Don't expect a great result today. Maybe tomorrow.

**fronaldo** · 23rd March 2013, 08:40

But while it might be beautifully sunny one moment, a freak thunderstorm could suddenly hit - and it appears the team's radars are suggesting "activity" in the local area which might impact on qualifying. Tasty.

**Hermann** · 23rd March 2013, 08:40

In other words, we'd be happy to make it into Q3?

**scuderiafan** · 23rd March 2013, 08:41

thing is, our FP2 times were not far off Vettel's time today and the track has improved today, so they should have doing the same times they did yesterday.
But they are 5-7 tenths slower

**Forzi** · 23rd March 2013, 08:42

Originally Posted by Hermann

In other words, we'd be happy to make it into Q3?

Really doubt it

Think they might just go for 3rd row.

**Hornet** · 23rd March 2013, 08:44

Link if anyone need:
http://www.viponlinesports.eu/motors...am-online.html

So far everything looks dry

**Grillo** · 23rd March 2013, 08:45

Originally Posted by Hermann

In other words, we'd be happy to make it into Q3?

In normal circumstances yes, I think Q3 is not a in risk but 4th or 5th row is realistic.

De la Rosa: "Kimi Raikkonen is the biggest rival for tomorrow. He'll qualify better than Australia and he has a strong race pace".

**Massimo** · 23rd March 2013, 08:47

Red Bull have real worries, tyres were completely destroyed after 10 laps during a race sim.
Ferrari more fuel load, almost sure of it, the race set up will be important, first row would be great, but P3,4 or 5 will do just fine for me also.

**tifosi_kaka** · 23rd March 2013, 08:48

Is it possible to watch live streaming on iPad? Now at work but the computers blocked the links

**Hermann** · 23rd March 2013, 08:49

I just thought if Fernando sets up his car more for race and Massa more for qualifying, and that means Massa will qualify better and then hold Fernando up in the race, something is really going wrong here.

**Hornet** · 23rd March 2013, 08:50

Stefano pointed out that they need to be concern about the tires for tomorrow.

Wonder if we'll get into Q3 and just do a lap on the hard

Edit:

@radarguruf1 1m
A chance of t-storms in 33-degree heat at #F1 #Sepang for qualifying. Meanwhile, in N-W England, it looks like this..

I need some of that snow here

**Forzi** · 23rd March 2013, 08:55

Originally Posted by Hermann

I just thought if Fernando sets up his car more for race and Massa more for qualifying, and that means Massa will qualify better and then hold Fernando up in the race, something is really going wrong here.

Would think both of the drivers will set up the car for the race. Think they learned from what Kimi did last weekend.

**SinanOzerS** · 23rd March 2013, 08:55

I don't understand why we're looking slow there.May be trying some wet settings ?

**SilverSpeed** · 23rd March 2013, 08:56

Horner said in RTL that when yourre fast your tyres are worn faster.

So Pink moo's got a fast ca then

.

Yesterday Fernando said they would give in qualifying speed in order to gain some race speed cause that matters!

**Grillo** · 23rd March 2013, 08:56

Originally Posted by Hermann

I just thought if Fernando sets up his car more for race and Massa more for qualifying, and that means Massa will qualify better and then hold Fernando up in the race, something is really going wrong here.

No, I don't think that is at all possible. They should have similar set-up with minor changes otherwise it would be crazy and probably a bad sign for the team knowledge about what's the best strategy for the win.