Japanese GP build up/news

**Sianellen** · 1st October 2012, 21:05

Originally Posted by Kyss4k

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!

Hopefully not too long to go!

**Red passion** · 1st October 2012, 21:08

Originally Posted by Kyss4k

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!

I bet it will taste good in November ......

**wacc** · 1st October 2012, 21:10

Gearboxes have to be used for 5 consecutive races. That means both maccas can have new one at the last race.

**Jose-Lorca Fan** · 1st October 2012, 22:50

Originally Posted by Rob

Have not heard about them, they been bad?

Lol. just realised i typed tsunami instead of typhoon, BIG difference! Sorry.

Apparently the rainy season has hit Japan hard this year. It is being reported that a big Typhoon passed by Japan this weekend and there's no telling when the bad weather will stop but they're saying the grand-prix weekend should be fine.

**Rishu** · 2nd October 2012, 03:56

Suzuka should go well for us but so is for Mclaren, RB & even Lotus. Couple of tenths is all it takes from front row to 3rd row. Alonso will target Vettel (his closest rival), like he does every weekend. Felipe can play a vital role in taking points off from few competitors. I will be happy with a Podium finish, victory will be a bonus.

**Hornet** · 2nd October 2012, 05:29

From what I understand, the last typhoon hit Suzuka among other part of Japan before it disperse, causing some flooding in the process.

According to weather.com, it looks like there may be another one forming north of Guam. I hope it doesn't happen because it would be very bad if a typhoon hits Sukuza during the weekend.

**stefa** · 2nd October 2012, 08:14

Originally Posted by SoumyaBanerjee

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

Hope not below 3rd if SV God forbid wins. I am somehow hoping for a win this weekend, coz, by my math that one with just podiums to the end of the seasn will be enough for FA to win WDC!

**stefa** · 2nd October 2012, 08:18

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 don't know how, but somehow I quated wrong post above

**anialonso** · 2nd October 2012, 08:20

Just saw all the above comments in this thread,most of them are expecting a problem for our rivals,but thats not the way ferrari wins title..
Hope Alonso wins the WDC based on his performance and not on others DNF and problems...
Otherwise the other sites will name Alonso title as a gift because of Redbulls and Mclarens UnReliability..

**Jacquesvw** · 2nd October 2012, 08:44

Originally Posted by anialonso

Just saw all the above comments in this thread,most of them are expecting a problem for our rivals,but thats not the way ferrari wins title..
Hope Alonso wins the WDC based on his performance and not on others DNF and problems...
Otherwise the other sites will name Alonso title as a gift because of Redbulls and Mclarens UnReliability..

Even if he does win the WDC because of other's reliability problems its still a well deserved win. F1 is not just the driver, its the car as well and reliability is part of the package. In years gone past reliability often decided the outcome of the championship.

**Red passion** · 2nd October 2012, 08:48

Originally Posted by anialonso

Just saw all the above comments in this thread,most of them are expecting a problem for our rivals,but thats not the way ferrari wins title..
Hope Alonso wins the WDC based on his performance and not on others DNF and problems...
Otherwise the other sites will name Alonso title as a gift because of Redbulls and Mclarens UnReliability..

Who cares ..... once we get it......... right???

**stefa** · 2nd October 2012, 08:48

Originally Posted by Jacquesvw

Even if he does win the WDC because of other's reliability problems its still a well deserved win. F1 is not just the driver, its the car as well and reliability is part of the package. In years gone past reliability often decided the outcome of the championship.

Still remember 2006 and Suzuka with MS retirement... That cost him title that year.

**Jacquesvw** · 2nd October 2012, 08:57

Originally Posted by stefa

Still remember 2006 and Suzuka with MS retirement... That cost him title that year.

Exactly and Felipe also retired the Aus race due to engine problems in 2008. One can argue that also cost him the WDC.

Reliability is part of the sport and F1 cars should always push right to the edge of failure.

**Red passion** · 2nd October 2012, 09:02

Originally Posted by Jacquesvw

Exactly and Felipe also retired the Aus race due to engine problems in 2008. One can argue that also cost him the WDC.

Reliability is part of the sport and F1 cars should always push right to the edge of failure.

well Hungary 08 defo cost Massa

**Hermann** · 2nd October 2012, 09:05

Originally Posted by stefa

Still remember 2006 and Suzuka with MS retirement... That cost him title that year.

Fernando had 2 retirements in 2006 as far as i remember- Monza and Hungary? So thats no argument. In the end such things tend to even out. Unless you have such a superior car as Vettel in the last 2 years or Brawn in 2009.

**Red passion** · 2nd October 2012, 09:14

Originally Posted by Hermann

Fernando had 2 retirements in 2006 as far as i remember- Monza and Hungary? So thats no argument. In the end such things tend to even out. Unless you have such a superior car as Vettel in the last 2 years or Brawn in 2009.

michael had 2 dnf's Aus and Jap that i can think off the top of my head

**Greig** · 2nd October 2012, 09:35

Australia was his own fault though, he lost a load of points at Hungary as well when Alonso was out by breaking the car defending too much, and also a lot of points gone for parking at Rascasse.

**Red passion** · 2nd October 2012, 09:45

Aus was tyre temp problems, Monaco who can blame him, someone spun in turkey cost him a victory, fuel pump in Brazil Quali etc etc.

**Greig** · 2nd October 2012, 09:58

No he drove off the track by making a mistake, who can blame him for cheating at Monaco? still people defend that LOL. He got beat by Massa and Alonso in Turkey. We can go on all day but the fact is Alonso had his problems as well but for Michael he made one too many mistake in 2006 and had he not cheated at Monaco then the Suzuka engine problem would not have been such a big problem.

**Red passion** · 2nd October 2012, 10:06

understeer

**Greig** · 2nd October 2012, 10:12

Kept his foot in while on the grass, hit a bump and lost the car. A mistake, but let's argue all day about how MS never ever at all made a mistake.

**Red passion** · 2nd October 2012, 10:17

i ain't arguing .... lighten up, take a joke

**Greig** · 2nd October 2012, 10:18

Ah right just joking, good one and I thought jokes were meant to be funny

**Red passion** · 2nd October 2012, 10:22

depends on your sense of humour or lack of.

PS Jerez 97 was Jacque's fault also

**Greig** · 2nd October 2012, 10:23

What was the joke?

**Rob** · 2nd October 2012, 12:01

Flavio Briatore ‏@BriatoreFlavio
I spoke to Domenicali . Ferrari has a nice improvement for Jap and Button si penali send 5 position a for bear box change

**Kyss4k** · 2nd October 2012, 12:12

Originally Posted by Rob

Flavio Briatore ‏@BriatoreFlavio
I spoke to Domenicali . Ferrari has a nice improvement for Jap and Button si penali send 5 position a for bear box change

Can't wait

**anialonso** · 2nd October 2012, 12:55

Originally Posted by Rob

Flavio Briatore ‏@BriatoreFlavio
I spoke to Domenicali . Ferrari has a nice improvement for Jap and Button si penali send 5 position a for bear box change

The updates have to work first..
I will reserve my judgement till Quali..
Hope Ferrari surprise with interesting updates..