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benignlyindifferent

April 20, 2013 4:24 PM
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F1 » ‘Time of the essence’ in Pirelli contract talks


Why the hatred for Pirelli? All they have done is build the tires that F1 requested. If F1 wants a tire that lasts the entire race, Pirelli can build it, as just about any tire company can these days. No, F1 needs to make up its mind about the kind of tires it wants, and next it needs to understand that it will be difficult to attract any tire manufacturer under the current tire specifications. What tire company wants to put up with the negative publicity that comes from constructing tires to a specification that does not last?

benignlyindifferent

April 16, 2013 9:46 PM

F1 » Button not ruling out title bid


I think McLaren's plan to introduce a new car was brave, but it appears to be the incorrect strategy at this point. Yes, they will be able to further develop their car compared to the other teams but the deficit will be great. I think Jenson could win two to four races in the second half of the season, but I believe Kimi, Seb and Fernando and perhaps even Lewis will win two to four as well, and they will rack up points when they are not winning. Button to win races? yes. To win the title? Major long shot.

benignlyindifferent

April 16, 2013 9:36 PM

F1 » Lotus plays down Raikkonen, Red Bull link


I still believe Seb's response to the incident, and the seeming retraction of his apology, suggests he will be wearing red coveralls next year. Ferrari often sign these deals well in advance and I suspect this is a possibility. If so, Kimi begins to look very attractive to Red Bull, and Weber might stay as well, something I never thought possible. Time will tell but if Kimi keeps performing as he is, he will have no shortage of opportunities should he choose to leave Lotus. Perhaps even a return to McLaren to partner Button.

benignlyindifferent

April 14, 2013 4:21 PM

F1 » F1 China 2013: Vettel advantage cut in Shanghai


True! The Ferrari looked very fast on long runs today, though I would have liked to see Kimi's true pace without the damage to the nose. He clearly began to gap Lewis once Seb was closing in, indicating he had more speed in reserve, though probably not enough for the Ferrari. I don't like these tires. It was refreshing to see Fernando and Vettel putting in quick laps at the end when they no longer needed to conserve rubber. Hopefully the wear tolerance will increase and we can see racing that explores the cars' true limits.

benignlyindifferent

April 13, 2013 12:11 PM

F1 » Chinese Grand Prix 2013: Hamilton snatches last-second pole


If any of the front can make their softs last 7 - 8 laps with strong pace, that will be enough to neutralize the medium tire guys, because they will only use the softs for the same length at race end. I think Kimi can do this, and I think Mercedes boys might too, though it is questionable. i think the real concern is where they come out after their first stop. If they exit in traffic then Seb and Jenson look good. But if they come out in free air, they will enjoy fresh mediums on a reducing fuel load and then they look good. The race will be very interesting.... and you know someone will try to do most of the race on one medium set and finish on the soft. They wont win but they might move into the top five from well down the grid. We'll see.


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