1. 07-07-12 10:45 AM #71
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    Quote Originally Posted by 5mike5 View Post
    why was he doing that anyway?
    Unlike NASCAR where you are given a set template which your car must conform to, f1 engineers can design the car how they see fit, as long as it is within the rules. Each car is very different.

    The Lotus that Alonso was looking at is very good this year, probably better than Alonso's Ferrari in many ways. And teams are very protective of their designs and you very rarely get to see your opposition cars up close like that. He would be just taking mental notes of anything he thought may have looked interesting so as to tell his design engineers later on during debriefing.

    Teams also hire professional photographers on race weekends to take high detail shots of opponents cars so he is unlikely to notice anything that the engineers havent already spotted, but that won't stop him from checking it out just to see for himself.
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  2. 07-07-12 02:39 PM #72
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    Anyone got an idea about the weather for Sunday's race? If it's wet, I'm liking Schumacher to win at 12.0
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  3. 07-07-12 08:48 PM #73
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    Nothing certain for tomorrow as of yet, it will be something to monitor as the race approaches.

    http://f1weather.com/2012/07/07/brit...nday-forecast/
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  4. 07-08-12 02:25 AM #74
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    Quote Originally Posted by MatI View Post
    Nothing certain for tomorrow as of yet, it will be something to monitor as the race approaches.

    http://f1weather.com/2012/07/07/brit...nday-forecast/
    I guess British motor racing fans are used to it, but you have to feel for the massive crowd and campers this weekend. They get wet most years, soaked every 3 or 4 and need an Ark about once in each 10 years... but still they turn up!
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  5. 07-08-12 05:09 AM #75
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    Morning all biggest day of the yr in the British calendar

    Current weather overcast and damp rain is forecast for this afternoon
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  6. 07-08-12 05:18 AM #76
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    Are you backing British at Silverstone and Wimbledon Shaun?

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  7. 07-08-12 05:22 AM #77
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    Not really a tennis fan can't see Murray beating fed

    As for the grand prix Lewis at 10-1 looks good will be charging

    I like Vettel and webber and Lewis for the win don't like alonso struggled to get into the top 10 shoot out yesterday

    Rain is forecast not raining at the minute but very overcast if it does rains exciting race in place
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  8. 07-08-12 05:35 AM #78
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    I agree with most of that. Although just saw an interview with Grosjean on SkyF1 and he sounded pretty confident they will have a dry race. For the start at very least. Which takes away all the tyre considerations.


    I have Webber to win +560, Webber top3 +130 and Ridciardo over Senna -115 so far.

    I am sitting here tossing up how much to put on Vettel and the 2 Lotus cars right now.... assuming it will be dry that is.
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  9. 07-08-12 05:39 AM #79
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    My bets

    Vettel +350
    Webber +400
    Hamilton +1000

    H2h

    Hamilton to bt kimi raikonen -150
    Vettel to bt alonso +130

    If the race starts dry then goes wet it's gonna be mad
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  10. 07-08-12 05:48 AM #80
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    Currently chucking it down in London we are 72 miles south of silverstone in Northampton
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  11. 07-08-12 05:59 AM #81
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    Quote Originally Posted by Optional View Post
    I guess British motor racing fans are used to it, but you have to feel for the massive crowd and campers this weekend. They get wet most years, soaked every 3 or 4 and need an Ark about once in each 10 years... but still they turn up!
    It is very impressive, i was watching the sky coverage and the conditions of the GA & camp area was just insane. Brits love their F1 that is for sure. Respect.


    Quote Originally Posted by Optional View Post
    I agree with most of that. Although just saw an interview with Grosjean on SkyF1 and he sounded pretty confident they will have a dry race. For the start at very least. Which takes away all the tyre considerations.
    I am sitting here following the radar and weather feeds and it looks like a very small chance of light rain falling near race start, but more likely later, 60 percent chance around half way distance, with chances of heavy rain during the last half.

    There is a chance it could all miss the circuit, as it is scattered shower, and one other forecast model has the heavy rain hitting after race finish. 50/50 at this stage if race is effected or not IMO.
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  12. 07-08-12 06:06 AM #82
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    Bloody British weather so unpredictable
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  13. 07-08-12 06:16 AM #83
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    Quote Originally Posted by shaunovery View Post
    Bloody British weather so unpredictable
    It is going to make this race very interesting.

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  14. 07-08-12 06:33 AM #84
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    Kinda hope for a downpour mid race, then dry out for the finish.

    Need something to liven up a Silverstone race
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    OMG Stoner puts it down on the last lap
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  16. 07-08-12 06:44 AM #86
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    I'm taking a couple of props for the race:

    No Safety Car @ 2.90
    Zero cars fail to finish Lap 1 @ 1.75

    and I have the following from earlier in the weekend..

    Winning Team - Red Bull @ 3.15
    Top 3 Finish - Lewis Hamilton @ 1.90
    Race H2H, Kovalainen @ 1.88 over Petrov

    Faaaark, I can't believe Stoner just lost the bike!!!
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  17. 07-08-12 06:46 AM #87
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    I think I just heard them say Petrov may not be starting. Some sort of oil leak issue.

    I 'think' it was Petrov anyway. Watching BBC pre show stream with one ear.
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    Tailed you on no safety car... but just realized why the YES is so favoured. The rain will bring one out!
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  19. 07-08-12 06:51 AM #89
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    Quote Originally Posted by Optional View Post
    I think I just heard them say Petrov may not be starting. Some sort of oil leak issue.

    I 'think' it was Petrov anyway. Watching BBC pre show stream with one ear.
    Yep, Petrov stopped on track on his way to the grid, they showed him pull on Sky coverage. I don't think he can start in spare car at this stage. I'm pretty sure that will void my bet, but I had already placed it.
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  20. 07-08-12 06:52 AM #90
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    Quote Originally Posted by Optional View Post
    The rain will bring one out!
    If it is monsoon weather like yesterday, yes for sure, but to be honest, i don't see that happening this afternoon. But, we are talking about an english summer so we can never be certain! I love the price though, well worth a go IMO.
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  21. 07-08-12 06:55 AM #91
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    Good luck enjoy the race
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  22. 07-08-12 06:58 AM #92
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    Quote Originally Posted by shaunovery View Post
    Good luck enjoy the race
    GL too you too! Enjoy.

    Petrov confirmed as non starter.
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  23. 07-08-12 07:01 AM #93
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    Alonso a sitting duck on hard tyres
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    Wish I had taken Alonso NOT to lead first lap now.

    Didn't really think my bets out very much for this race.

    A Red Bull or Lotus win and I'm a winner basically.

    Would have taken the Under 5 seconds margin at $2.40 if I had thought too.
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  25. 07-08-12 07:06 AM #95
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    heres my 1st try at F1 (with help of course)

    vettel over alonso (+135)

    webber to win

    either bet i would happy as harvick if it was a winhner!

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    Great racing
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    Vettel flying every sector
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    dont even think its on TV here

    is that possible?
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  29. 07-08-12 07:09 AM #99
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    Firstrowsports.eu on the net
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  30. 07-08-12 07:10 AM #100
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    yeah im streaming thanks shaun, but every race is usually on speed channel

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    How is Alonso pulling away from Webber? At all let alone on the hard tyre???
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    Quote Originally Posted by cutchemist42 View Post
    Anyone got an idea about the weather for Sunday's race? If it's wet, I'm liking Schumacher to win at 12.0
    He's in a great position to take advantage if it does pour down.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 5mike5 View Post
    dont even think its on TV here

    is that possible?
    Can't be possible can it?
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    mike, try fox sports
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    Quote Originally Posted by 5mike5 View Post
    dont even think its on TV here

    is that possible?
    yep, just checked for USA mike, it is being shown on FOX.
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