Webber, Rosberg have engine before Qual!!

Scott75 · 6 May 2006, 11:06 (Ref:1601669)

Webber and Rosberg are having their engines changed before qualifying and will loose 10 grid spots each autosport has reported. There goes any chance of a decent result for Williams. More unreliability with the FW28. For gods sake lets hope Webber goes to Renault next before Williams really ruin his career. This is getting ridiculous, very frustrating for us Webber fans.

FPV GTHO · 6 May 2006, 11:15 (Ref:1601673)

I wouldnt write them off totally yet. Rosberg's already shown how good he can be charging from the back, and Webber's had his fair shair of heavy fuel loads already this season, so it could be interesting to see how much heavier Williams can afford to go. It is unfortunate though, but i wouldnt be surprised to see them try a 1 stopper, provided theyve picked the right tyre

Scott75 · 6 May 2006, 11:19 (Ref:1601674)

Either that or they will go for pole and 2 stop it. At least they wouldn't start last but around 10th. Who knows but the car is bloody quick it's just not reliable. Begs the question, would you rather a fast but unreliable car or a slower car thats reliable. He who finishes, first has to finish as the saying goes.

FPV GTHO · 6 May 2006, 11:24 (Ref:1601677)

I dont think they can beat the Ferrari's this weekend, who if they can keep going at this rate should be battling with Renault again. Its all open for 3rd fastest team though. I still think it'll be down to what tyres theyre on

**Adam43** · 6 May 2006, 11:51 (Ref:1601688)

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Originally Posted by Scott75

Either that or they will go for pole and 2 stop it. At least they wouldn't start last but around 10th.

Around 10th? Well he can't be higher than 11th and that is assuming he could out-qualify Ferraris, Renault, Hondas, McLarens, et al...
17th is on.

Scott75 · 6 May 2006, 13:22 (Ref:1601730)

Last row for Rosberg, 2nd last row for Webber. Both on 1 stop strategy's I would imagine. Can't see them getting points though.

BootsOntheSide · 6 May 2006, 13:22 (Ref:1601731)

In this case the team knows that the engines are unlikely to be reliable for the race distance - at least starting from 20th and 22nd they might be able to pick up some points. If Williams are the 3rd fastest team this weekend, points should be in the offing - it is possible to overtake here. JPM seems short of pace without the new Mercedes engine evolution, and Honda are not as quick as they have been, so that is quite possible.

**Adam43** · 6 May 2006, 13:25 (Ref:1601734)

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Originally Posted by AdamAshmore

17th is on.

Wrong again.

cmifsud · 6 May 2006, 13:29 (Ref:1601738)

I wouldn't write them off yet. Last year DC qualified 12th and was fourth by Lap2.

BootsOntheSide · 6 May 2006, 13:33 (Ref:1601741)

Yes, but that was because Webber was at the front and took himself and 3 other cars out of contention. Will someone else do the same thing tomorrow?

M Coupe · 6 May 2006, 14:36 (Ref:1601766)

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Originally Posted by BootsOntheSide

Yes, but that was because Webber was at the front and took himself and 3 other cars out of contention. Will someone else do the same thing tomorrow?

Probably Fisi as he's so wound up at the moment.

Mr V · 6 May 2006, 14:38 (Ref:1601768)

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Originally Posted by M Coupe

Probably Fisi as he's so wound up at the moment.

I hope not, he's right behind JPM on the grid

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