Posts tagged ‘singapore’

September 26th, 2009

Singapore Formula 1 – P3

by Grae

So the last practice session for Singapore, news that Mclaren rebuilt Hamilton’s car onto a brand new chassis over night and got 3 hours sleep while also working majorly on Kovi’s car too is interesting but Ham has been very quick so far in  session. As I write he is fastest on the track with about 10mins left.

No crashes so I guess the dust that apparently is such a problem is reducing as more cars go out on track although Kimi wasn’t far of going into the barrier where Romaen Grosjean crashed yesterday.

The circuit does look incredible at night with the bright lights illuminating the track!

The end of this session we are really seeing the traffic problems that they are likely to have during Qualifying…could produce some interesting results for the grid position.

It is very strange to be watching this on TV rather than being there like last year…atmosphere isn’t as good at home but I do seem to know more of what is going on thanks to the telly! :)

Jenson Button seems to be struggling with the pressure…grumbling yet again about the car … it is like last season all over again :) hehe…sorry I am not a Button fan!

So end of P3 then the fastest 5 drivers were:

  • Lewis Hamilton (M)
  • Vettel  (RB)
  • Rosberg (W)
  • Kovalainen (M)
  • Kubicia (B)

That puts Vettel in all three practice sessions in the top 5!

September 25th, 2009

Singapore Formula 1 – P2

by Grae

So dealing with Dell orders has got in the way of me enjoying P2 as much as I would have liked…but there we go! I uess it is a work day after all.

Webbers Crash looked rather impressive even though I was watching it on silent!

So the top 5 in Second Free Practice

  • Vettel
  • Alonso
  • Kovalainen
  • Heidfeld
  • Button

Not that these sessions are necessarily a good indicator over all as we don’t know the fuel loads they are running or if they are running tests on upgrade packages!  Bring on P3 and Qualifying tomorrow :)

September 25th, 2009

Singapore Formula 1 – P1

by Grae

If you know me you will know how much of a fan I am of both Formula 1 and the amazing country of Singapore!

So, me being me am going to cover the F1 on here..just because I can :)

So First practice session is going well, ironically the only crash (so far) was the Renault number 2 car (driven by Grosjean) crashed on the same corner into the same wall that Piquet crashed into last year that has been part of the recent controversy!

Other than that it is a fairly normal first session, people getting used to the track again or for the first time and there are some changes to get used to as well.

Brawn and Mclaren setting the times mainly with Red Bull not far behind.

I almost feel homesick watching the Singapore race, recognising so many places I know or have been!

Check out the main SingaporeF1 site for full details!

Coming back soon with Practice 2 News and Woffle :)

Top 5 in P1-

  • Barrichello
  • Button
  • Webber
  • Alonso
  • Vettel