Crunch Time

[Kirk]

I just watched the tape of the post qualy interview. Kimi hinted that he could go faster and that Ferrari will be faster in the race. Apparently he had a slight gearbox problem which was repairable and he had to slow up late in the final qualy due to traffic. Knowlesy could be right about that longish sprint to the 1st corner.

[Kebab]

Can't wait - 6hrs45mins to go ...

[pottiella]

hmm...there doesn't appear to be much opportunity to overtake except that sprint down to the first corner...so if Lewis makes it round turn 1 ahead of Fernando and the Ferraris at the start, he's got it in the bag I feel. There's no reason he can't hold it together in the rain...

I think if anything, the Ferraris (unless they make a lot of ground in that first sprint to turn 1), they and Heidfeld especially had better watch out for Jenson...Honda or otherwise, if it rains, I can't see why he can't make up a couple of places.

Above all though, I will probably be watching with much more interest further down the field at what Vettel and Rosberg can do (the latter I feel will be rather fascinating to watch come through the field...which we know he's perfectly capable of).

[Knowlesy]

If it is wet, there should be plenty of overtaking opportunities.

Wet weather can make even the Hungaroring appear a hive of excitement that you never want to end.

[Kirk]

..... yup ... I'm rain dancing and having a brew, as we speak

I bet RD is as nervous as a man can get, if not now, when that green light appears. LH put on a cool face in the post qualy interview but inside he must be churning...

[pottiella]

Originally Posted by Kirk

..... yup ... I'm rain dancing and having a brew, as we speak

I bet RD is as nervous as a man can get, if not now, when that green light appears. LH put on a cool face in the post qualy interview but inside he must be churning...

what are you on about..Lewis and Fernando are CLEARLY "brothers in arms"!

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