2012 Abu Dhabi GP: Qualifying Thread

[FrankAlfa]

Yes, very interesting that Vettel did not get pole??? Could there be something, "A-Miss" with his car? The racing will be tough at the front but Vettel will have a more difficult time with very poor straightline speed and no where to really pass except on the straights.

Ciao.

Forza Ferrari!!!!

[Hornet]

Something bothers me though.

According to autosport, the stewards actually accepted Red Bull's explanation for why Vettel stopped on track. Hence we heard earlier that Vettel was smiling leaving the FIA office.

It was only when they check the car and found that the fuel is lesser than 1liter that they penalized Vettel. It was like what, 850ml?

In other words, had Red Bull stopped earlier and had that 1 litter of fuel, they would have successfully lied their way out of their cheating.

[eddie]

Just when everything seemed lost...there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

We must use this opportunity the best way we can!

at Melbourne, many wrote us off... It ain't over till it's over

Until it's mathematically not possible, everything is still possible

[Tifoso84]

Alonso has to be extra careful at the start tomorrow.

[redsteph]

Vettel to start from the back of the grid....

Well that puts the cat amongst the pigeons!!!

[Kyss4k]

Little late from me but: YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!! Take that Finger boy! Now we have to be careful at the start and not throw this freaking chance out of the window! Moldonado, Grosjean, If you are reading this, stay cool...

[Dino]

A DNF for Webber will reopen the WCC as well tomorrow

[varun]

Just when everything seemed lost...there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

We must use this opportunity the best way we can!

well said...atleast now we should use this chance to get the WDC for alonso which he deserves!!

[eddie]

Something bothers me though.

According to autosport, the stewards actually accepted Red Bull's explanation for why Vettel stopped on track. Hence we heard earlier that Vettel was smiling leaving the FIA office.

It was only when they check the car and found that the fuel is lesser than 1liter that they penalized Vettel. It was like what, 850ml?

In other words, had Red Bull stopped earlier and had that 1 litter of fuel, they would have successfully lied their way out of their cheating.

150ml is a very small amount, my guess was they were probably trying to give all sorts of reasons that all is well till the measurement came.

[FrankAlfa]

@ hornet,

Yes, no way of getting out of the rules this time. The Rules are the rules! They hopefully are binding to everyone!

Ciao.

Ferrari!!!!

[eddie]

Alonso has to be extra careful at the start tomorrow.

Yup, gotta keep half an eye on Maldo.

[Tifoso]

A DNF for Webber will reopen the WCC as well tomorrow

Excellent point!

[Tifoso84]

It will be very interesting to see how finger boy fares tomorrow. This is actually his chance to show what he's made of, not that I really care. LOL

I would've loved to have seen Helmut Marko's face when FIA finally announced that decision...PRICELESS!

[eddie]

Excellent point!

Same thoughts here... Hope both our red cars do well.

I can somewhat see Alonso smiling in his sleep

[Dino]

''Finger Boy starts from the back so Alonso starts from P6, which is not on the clean side.''
Not much difference in left and right sides at that point of the track.
The racing line is in the middle !

[rico]

A DNF for Webber will reopen the WCC as well tomorrow

We are trailing ~90points. WCC is a closed job.

[F2008]

Vettel from 24th won't be able to pick up points as it's almost impossible to overtake.

Not sure, if we get a normal race I would say top 10 finish is still very likely for Vettel. It's up to Ferrari to pick up the big points tomorrow.

[FrankAlfa]

Whether you WIN on "Raw Speed" or by "Attrition", WINNING is the name of the game. Yes, lets hope Alonso and Massa have better Race Pace and capitalize on the situation.

ciao.

Forza Ferrari!!!!

[radosav]

I would love for fernando and ferrari to win this title, but ferrari should be third and fourth on grid today at least, not one sec off pole position. If they win it we will have same situation next year whole team worked perfect this year except car design part. That part has to change. If they win it this year, next year will be the same or worse.

[Tifoso]

We are trailing ~90points. WCC is a closed job.

A DNF means we could pick up 20ish. It ain't over until its over

[FrankAlfa]

Vettel will have a lot of "Dirty Air" to deal with which will not allow him to have such an easy time of it like when he is leading the race.

Ciao.

Forza Ferrari!!!!

[Voy]

I hope Maldonado does not cause mayhem at the start. Grosjean should watch his mirrors and dispose of Vettel when he comes up.

Keeping fingers crossed for Alonso to stay safe and deliver...

[brava]

We have better chance tomorrow, but nothing is won yet today, we need to do our best during the race.

[Dino]

Something bothers me though.

According to autosport, the stewards actually accepted Red Bull's explanation for why Vettel stopped on track. Hence we heard earlier that Vettel was smiling leaving the FIA office.

It was only when they check the car and found that the fuel is lesser than 1liter that they penalized Vettel. It was like what, 850ml?

In other words, had Red Bull stopped earlier and had that 1 litter of fuel, they would have successfully lied their way out of their cheating.

The car has to make it to Parce Ferme and still contain a litre of fuel...

[Ferrari Man]

I m even more nervous now for the race tomorrow...

[rico]

A DNF means we could pick up 20ish. It ain't over until its over

Agreed. Mathematically it isn't over. They must have 4-5 DNF's for the last 3 races and Felipe and Fernando taking 1-2. Which is practical impossible. Let's focus on Fernando's WDC hopes

[Kyss4k]

RedBull is the slowest car on top speed:

http://www.formula1.com/results/seas...peed_trap.html

[Brakefade]

Something bothers me though.

According to autosport, the stewards actually accepted Red Bull's explanation for why Vettel stopped on track. Hence we heard earlier that Vettel was smiling leaving the FIA office.

It was only when they check the car and found that the fuel is lesser than 1liter that they penalized Vettel. It was like what, 850ml?

In other words, had Red Bull stopped earlier and had that 1 litter of fuel, they would have successfully lied their way out of their cheating.

I agree, but at least the FIA scrutinizers caught them.

This is the opportunity we've been looking for. Let's make the most of it. AVANTI FER!!! AVANTI!!!

[Kyss4k]

RedBull has the worst top speed:

http://www.formula1.com/results/seas...peed_trap.html

It will be really interesting to see what can Vettel do with such a slow car.

[FA fan]

Well all you doom and gloom guys are all of a sudden optimistic!! I always say it's not over till it's mathematically impossible!! So one race at a time guys!! Stop saying Ferrari is still lacking this and that,cuz at the end this is racing anything can happen,so let's just focus on tomorrows race and keep fingers crossed!!