F1 tomorrow

[bekisman]

Should certainly be a exciting race, Schumacher trying to establish himself, not helped by Alain Prost backing the decision to appoint former drivers as Stewards.. Vettel did very well today in qualifying, also be interesting to see if Rubens passes his old 'comrade' on his hard tyres?

[horseman]

Hope I will be able to get that up in usa! an I bet the time difference throws a wobble an all

[joxville]

Yep, should be a good race; Rubens in good position to make the most of new tyres, Schumacher doing well to qualify 7th after being away for 3 years, Vettel good for the win being on pole though I wouldn't rule out Alonso for the win either, I rate him slightly higher than Massa. I agree that former drivers should be stewards, at least the can see things from a drivers point unlike lawyers, accountants or what have you that have acted as stewards. All in all, I think we could have a great season of racing.

[Boozeburglar]

Only one man for the win. He is an old warrior.

[bekisman]

Only one man for the win. He is an old warrior.

That'll be Rubens?

[upolian]

Should be good watching this any body watch ken blocks debue in the mexico rally?

[The Drunken Duck]

I'll go for Alonso for the win. Vettel was quick but I have a suspicion the Red Bull will be hard on its rear tyres. Vettel for second though with Massa third.

The Ferrari looks really sorted and the race wont be won on who is outright quickest but who deals with the changing balance of the car and track conditions as the fuel burns off. I also predict Eddie Jordan will talk piffle in the pre race commentary.

Former race drivers as stewards ?? .. about time I reckon.

[bekisman]

Got a feeling it will be a spectacular start - that poor Indian chap is not exactly experienced, and with five new drivers, could be mayhem - expect Vettel will win, Alonso second, , but be nice IF it was Hamilton then Button..
Sigh.. I can dream...

[The Drunken Duck]

Think you may well be right, Vettel is away in the distance. Hamilton and Button struggling.

Bit boring to watch to be honest.

[The Drunken Duck]

Think I jinxed Vettel, he had car trouble shortly after I posted that .. Oops.

Alonso now in the lead with 7 laps to go, then Massa, Hamilton and Vettel.

[Sage]

It's certainly going to be an interesting season. Hated the no re-fueling stuff last time (didnt realise it was so long ago ) but if this race is anything to go by we may see less in the way of good old battles and more in the way of tacticals outside of the track.

Hmmmmmmm

[bekisman]

Think I jinxed Vettel, he had car trouble shortly after I posted that .. Oops.

Alonso now in the lead with 7 laps to go, then Massa, Hamilton and Vettel.

Hmm, Vettel jinxed - I would have been right otherwise, never mind, very good race, although thought the initial intro was a bit Red Dwarf?

[The Drunken Duck]

Hmm, Vettel jinxed - I would have been right otherwise, never mind, very good race, although thought the initial intro was a bit Red Dwarf?

Yeah I thought that.

I was sitting wondering what it was all about, but at least the BBC make the effort to spice it up a bit. Their coverage is far superior to ITV's. By the way I am going to start betting on the races I think. Earlier I predicted an Alonso win .. Check. I predicted Eddie Jordan would talk piffle .. Check. (He said that Rob Smedley (Massa's Engineer) was from Yorkshire when he is from Middlesbrough and sounds like a Geordie !!

I am getting a lottery ticket this week.

[im behind you]

i know its only the first race but i thought it was a bit boring relly. its all going to fall into place on how they finish qualy to be honest. now that there is no re-fuling the cars are alot heavier so they just follow each other. then there are only in the pit just the once and thats just to change tyres not alot will go wrong there.but i suppose we have to give theese thing time to see what happens.and i dont think eddie or dc was all that impressed with the race either to be honest.

[The Drunken Duck]

Yeah .. it was a bit of a procession wasnt it ??

Seems like the realy slow middle sector seemed to spoil the flow of the lap, here's hoping that Australia will be a better race. The second and third gear corners really killed any chance at overtaking.

[cherokee]

Ummmmm, maybe for the "Sports Forum" - obviously tho the "Mods" think different?

[bekisman]

Ummmmm, maybe for the "Sports Forum" - obviously tho the "Mods" think different?

Maybe, but I see 'Football' is just down this general forum

[Moira]

Ummmmm, maybe for the "Sports Forum" - obviously tho the "Mods" think different?

Ummm - maybe not, unless they change the header of the Sports Forum. "Sport
Discuss Caithness Sport Here. [Threads not relating to sport in Caithness will be removed]". If enough people complain by reporting this thread maybe they will.

Anyhow, back on topic. Hubby has never been the same since Michael Schumacher retired and all the F1 rules and regs started changing. I don't pretend to understand any of it myself - I just know his enthusiasm for F1 has waned somewhat. How do the F1 fans rate Schumacher's chances on his come-back season?

Selfishly, I am hoping for postive replies but will prepare myself for the worst...

[bekisman]

Ummm - maybe not, unless they change the header of the Sports Forum. "Sport
Discuss Caithness Sport Here. [Threads not relating to sport in Caithness will be removed]". If enough people complain by reporting this thread maybe they will.

Anyhow, back on topic. Hubby has never been the same since Michael Schumacher retired and all the F1 rules and regs started changing. I don't pretend to understand any of it myself - I just know his enthusiasm for F1 has waned somewhat. How do the F1 fans rate Schumacher's chances on his come-back season?

Selfishly, I am hoping for postive replies but will prepare myself for the worst...

Schumacher? too old

[cherokee]

Maybe, but I see 'Football' is just down this general forum

Yeah, now I see what you mean Bekisman !

I, personally, have no interest at all in sport of any kind and I don't have a major problem with it being discussed on here...... but.......

.... as yourself and another Orger , has pointed out, why on earth does the "Sports Forum" have to be relagated to only Caithness? IF this wasn't the case then maybe most people with a liking towards sports could "chat" about it on the appropriate forum?

Possibly this should be addressed by those concerned?