World Series Renault 3.5 Season 2007 - Page 2

strider · 15 Apr 2007, 15:09 (Ref:1891988)

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Originally Posted by Obizzz

Bit surprised not to see Van Lagen within top 10

Don't forget that Roly Vincini is now with Cram, not Comtec.

Obizzz · 15 Apr 2007, 16:59 (Ref:1892121)

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Originally Posted by strider

Don't forget that Roly Vincini is now with Cram, not Comtec.

Cram is not up there either

But they don't have a driver with the capabilities of Jaap IMHO

Mekola · 15 Apr 2007, 17:21 (Ref:1892150)

What the hell did Carlin cars on the last lap? Aleshin tried to pass Vettel, who blocked him, and the two clinched and did a complete spin like they were syncronized dancers. Then they continued, but shortly aftter the Russian driver had something damaged and was forced to abandon.

strider · 15 Apr 2007, 17:33 (Ref:1892170)

This report includes Vettel's version of the incident. You let other people past if they're faster than you, but not, apparently, your team-mate.

Sev · 15 Apr 2007, 17:42 (Ref:1892182)

Ok, here's the rankings as I see them then (although there is a point for fastest lap which I couldn't find)

Code:

Name		Race 1	Race 2	Total
Parente 	12	8	20
Duran		2	15	17
Pavlovic	5	12	17
Aleshin 	15(+1)	0	16
Vettel		6	10	16
Albuquerque	8	5	13
Bonanomi	10	0	12
Miguez		4	6	10
van der Garde	0	4	4
Molina		3	0	3
Kimball		0	2	2
Mann		1	0	1
Hanley		0	1	1

OJB · 15 Apr 2007, 18:21 (Ref:1892229)

They've changed the scoring system slightly for the second race for some unknown reason (although this is probs a mistake no doubt), according to the standings on the renault site.

They are; 12, 10, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Its also +2 for fastest lap in each race, so my calculations have....

1. Parente - 20
2. Aleshin - 19
3. Vettel - 16
4. Pavlovic - 15
5. Duran - 14
6. Bonanomi - 14
7. Albuquerque - 13
8. Miguez - 10
9. Jousse - 6
10. van der Garde - 4
11. Molina - 3
12. Kimball - 3
13. Hanley - 2
14. Baguette - 1
15. Mann - 1
16. Fauzy - 1

Sev · 15 Apr 2007, 18:31 (Ref:1892244)

I guess changing the scoring for the second race does make sense, in light of the new reverse-grid system.

META4 · 16 Apr 2007, 12:05 (Ref:1892880)

Van Lagen is Fired from COMTEC after his disapointing first race meeting

Obizzz · 16 Apr 2007, 12:19 (Ref:1892891)

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Originally Posted by META4

Van Lagen is Fired from COMTEC after his disapointing first race meeting

Really?! Jonathan Lewis was all fired up about him before the season, surely he must give him more than one chance?

edit: just read the news at italiaracing

OJB · 16 Apr 2007, 13:47 (Ref:1892985)

Wow, that seems really harsh. Lewis says he hasn't performed to expectations since he signed him, which I don't think is particularly true and even so one race doesn't exactly give him a chance to do much.

Bet they wish they'd signed Bonanomi instead judging by his performance at Monza....

Obizzz · 16 Apr 2007, 14:03 (Ref:1892998)

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Originally Posted by OJB

Wow, that seems really harsh. Lewis says he hasn't performed to expectations since he signed him, which I don't think is particularly true and even so one race doesn't exactly give him a chance to do much.

From the comment at italiaracing it seems more like he was dissapointed with his testing though.

P3ndula · 16 Apr 2007, 14:25 (Ref:1893018)

Sporting Regulation Changes

A number of new rules have been introduced for 2007 in order to improve the racing and to create more excitement:

* Firstly, the length of the first race at each meeting has been extended, meaning that both races will now last for approximately 45 minutes (except Monaco, where there is only one race).

* The grid for Race one will still be decided by a 20-minute Qualifying session, but the grid for Race two will now be determined by the finishing order of the first race, with the top 10 positions reversed.

* Points will also now be awarded to the top 3 drivers in each qualifying group for Race one. The 30 drivers are split into two groups of 15 for the 20-minute session, with the fastest driver in each group receiving 3 points, the second fastest 2 with 1 point awarded to the third fastest.

source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_Wo...Renault_season

P3ndula · 16 Apr 2007, 14:27 (Ref:1893019)

The media side of WSR 3.5 is shocking. Have to find out the rule changes on fricken Wiki.

Obizzz · 16 Apr 2007, 14:30 (Ref:1893023)

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Originally Posted by P3ndula

The media side of WSR 3.5 is shocking. Have to find out the rule changes on fricken Wiki.

Indeed.. it's a disaster

OJB · 16 Apr 2007, 14:45 (Ref:1893038)

In fairness that was on a press release months ago when they decided to change the regs for this year - they decided before the end of last season.

Although you seem to now be able to get 4 points instead of 3 if you top the quali groups and there is no mention of a different points system for the second race either

Obizzz · 16 Apr 2007, 14:47 (Ref:1893040)

I meant the media side in general not just the points issue

META4 · 16 Apr 2007, 15:39 (Ref:1893097)

would be funny to see Alx Danielson back in the Comtec Car...

Obizzz · 16 Apr 2007, 16:05 (Ref:1893117)

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Originally Posted by META4

would be funny to see Alx Danielson back in the Comtec Car...

Maybe if they present a good deal to him...

P3ndula · 16 Apr 2007, 18:12 (Ref:1893230)

Piccione’s roll on Saturday:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1Ji9qxJ4z8

OJB · 16 Apr 2007, 18:17 (Ref:1893238)

I'm sure the 15 people in that stand watching it enjoyed it at least... Then again it was a Saturday and Le Mans quali probably doesn't draw huge crowds really.

P3ndula · 16 Apr 2007, 18:18 (Ref:1893243)

...but nothing beats last years video nasty from Barcelona:

official:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoPnwgiW-vY

amateur:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNFgo5FoxV0

**chunterer** · 16 Apr 2007, 18:27 (Ref:1893246)

But having won it, what would doing another season do for him?

If anything he could only lose out by coming back. No, I can't see it happening unless it's the odd race to help with development now they've lost the top engineer?

Surprised Van Lagen's gone after one meeting, maybe there was a row or something. But didn't he disappoint in 2005 when he was in the series first time round?

runshaw · 16 Apr 2007, 18:37 (Ref:1893255)

If Jonathan Lewis sacked a quality driver like Van Lagen cos he has been dissapointing in one round, then why did he sign someone like Nunez to be in his ch'ship winning team who is obviously only going to get a few points at best?

**bella** · 16 Apr 2007, 18:40 (Ref:1893259)

i think that doesn't need to be answered does it?

Obizzz · 16 Apr 2007, 18:46 (Ref:1893268)

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Originally Posted by chunterer

But having won it, what would doing another season do for him?

If anything he could only lose out by coming back. No, I can't see it happening unless it's the odd race to help with development now they've lost the top engineer?

I don't really see him coming back either but if they have a very good deal for him of course but as you say it's a risk especially with Roly gone.

Runshaw: One driver to fight for the championship and one with a big bag of money I guess

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