Formula 1: British Grand Prix

[shaunovery]

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[Optional]

Don't think we going to learn anything from today weather to get worse this afternoon

Oh bummer.

One thing we have learned is that Alonso and the FIs have an extra set of new Wets than everyone else already. And both Saubers, Grosjean and Vettel have 10+ laps on their first set.

[MatI]

Neither Force India puts in a timed lap. I hope that isn't a predictor of our weekend!

We were close!

[MatI]

from 50mins ago...
#F1#SILVERSTONE UPDATE: Drier phase expected around noon but heavy showery rain likely again into early afternoon could well affect FP2

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I guess even if McLaren had a million upgrades for this without testing time they may not even use all of them, and if they do they may not work as intended or be reliable.

Think that might be enough for me to put a scratch through McLaren for betting this weekend.

[MatI]

...Lowe admitted that McLaren may need to delay the introduction of some of its latest updates because the lack of mileage completed on the wet Friday meant they could not be evaluated properly.
"With this weather you cannot get the mileage on some things, as there is a certain discipline needed to make sure that some things are reliable for the race," he said.
"It is not just a mileage problem in the wet, but you are not putting it through the right duties, so that is a bit of a blow in that respect. There are some things that we can carry forward, and some things we may have to say it is too much of a risk."
McLaren has introduced a number of updates for the Silverstone weekend, including a revised front wing and adjustable front brake ducts - which will help the team alter their temperature in the race to help boost control of the front tyre temperatures.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/100944

[Dad]

I'm adding this for 1 unit.

TNT F1 BRITISH GRAND PRIX - TO WIN POLE POSITION
[64304] MARK WEBBER +1000

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Anyone have a good idea if Quali is going to be dry too?

I just grabbed Kimi 25/1 for pole and thinking about taking Grosjean as well.

[shaunovery]

Qualifying should be dry sunny in London 1 hr away

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Qualifying should be dry sunny in London 1 hr away

I hope you are right Shaun, or I am on the wrong man.

SkyF1 guys sounded like they were resigned to wet quali a bit after I posted the question.

[MatI]

#F1 radar update 12:19 BST: Light rain falling. Showers expected to continue up to the start of qualifying. Session will start damp/wet.

from 4mins ago..

[MatI]

http://www.netweather.tv/index.cgi?action=f1;country=Britain;sess=

radar shows bands of rain coming across northhampton

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Damn. Kimi's KERS fails as he goes to qualify.

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BBC just had a piece on Caterham. They think they brought 5/10ths to this race in upgrades.

Might be good for a matchup tomorrow.

[MatI]

BBC just had a piece on Caterham. They think they brought 5/10ths to this race in upgrades.

Might be good for a matchup tomorrow.

I have only seen Lotus matchup bets against themselves, never against any other drivers. Would be nice though.

Your Lotus bets still have a big chance, anything can happen here. I stayed off qualy completely, just going to enjoy.

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Wow, it was worth the wait to see the end of Q2.

This is going to be a great final quali if the rain stays away.

[5mike5]

didnt know exactly what was happening, but that was awsome!

they have different stages of qualifying, like just top 10 advance from that?

[MatI]

Awesome end to that session! The live timing screen was going nuts.

What a screw up by Perez/Sauber, they were looking really good in the wet and should def have gone with wets in those conditions. Bad luck with Grosjean, still kimi is in with a shout.

[MatI]

didnt know exactly what was happening, but that was awsome!

they have different stages of qualifying, like just top 10 advance from that?

24 cars in 1st sessions, slowest 7 drop out.

17 cars in 2nd session, slowest 7 drop out.

then final session of 10 cars to determine top 10 spots.

[5mike5]

oh ok, thanks for explaining Mati

everybody was sliding all over the place!

any1 bet a pole winner for this?

[MatI]

Opti has Kimi Raikkonen, I stayed off because of all the rain, complete lottery in these conditions.

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I think they put Lewis on full wets as the used inters they ended up putting on are too worn.

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oh ok, thanks for explaining Mati

everybody was sliding all over the place!

any1 bet a pole winner for this?

And DAD has Webber for pole.

[5mike5]

ok, gives me some to root on

[Optional]

wow, this is crazy. Is Kimi taking it real easy waiting for the last lap?? No KERS shouldnt be an issue anyway huh?

[MatI]

I think they put Lewis on full wets as the used inters they ended up putting on are too worn.

Inters are the tyre! Gonna be a scramble for those who dont have it on!

[Optional]

Oh Kimi was on full wets. I thought he went out on inters

[5mike5]

im going to make my 1st ever F1 bet on tomorrow's race



see if i can get into this

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Oh Damn... not quite Dad.

[MatI]

Fernando!

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im going to make my 1st ever F1 bet on tomorrow's race



see if i can get into this

It's a good way to qualify eh? Makes it like a mini race, with just the business end of the action, the day before.

[MatI]

im going to make my 1st ever F1 bet on tomorrow's race



see if i can get into this

Good move!

[MatI]

Shame for Dad Webber didn't get up.

Funny watching Fernando Alonso looking enviously at that Lotus!

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Yeah he was really give it a good stare

[5mike5]

why was he doing that anyway?