2012 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix

[mikhailv]

Hamilton wins Canada, next race: DNF
Hamilton wins Hungary, next race: DNF
Hamilton wins Italy, next race: DNF?

He will win the Singapore Grand Prix. (or Vettel)

On that sort of thing, Alonso's record at singapore;

2008-Win
2009- third
2010- Win
2011- Fourth
2012- Win?
2013- Fifth?

[MavF1]

Sauber has Suzuka nailed.

Oh hello, what have we here

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/102642

Although the W03 also appeared with a shark fin on the engine cover for the final day at Magny-Cours, AUTOSPORT has learned that this was not a performance development aimed to be raced this year but is instead part of an FIA-backed programme to help improve driver identification for fans.

Completely unnecessary, I hope the idea will be dropped.

[phil1993]

That's ridiculous. We already have red/yellow T-bars to help people distinguish drivers, plus there's only two drivers per team. Helmet designs separates them usually. Check your race programme for who has what helmet and what colour T-bars. That's a silly, silly idea.

[iceman1]

It might be useful for pre-season testing. But other than that it's useless.

The detection point for the DRS zone is 230m before T5, with the activation point located 35m after the apex of the corner.

[donald29]

What the hell? That's stupid. Phil hit the nail on the head.

[tderias]

As if you'll actually be able to see it as the car swoops by at 300kph.

[mikhailv]

Why dont they have that little fin as the drivers national flag instead then? I mean, that would be much easier because you know what nationality is driving the car so you know the driver.

[phil1993]

Because that wouldn't work for Mercedes and McLaren

[Vorull]

That's ridiculous. We already have red/yellow T-bars to help people distinguish drivers, plus there's only two drivers per team. Helmet designs separates them usually. Check your race programme for who has what helmet and what colour T-bars. That's a silly, silly idea.

Believe me I know some people that regularly watch F1 and can't distinguish drivers. The worst part is that one of them is the slovenian race comentator (I usually watched the italian broadcast, but since I moved I had to choose between the slovenian tv or RTL. Too bad I don't understand german ), I am pissed after every race because listening to him is a pain in the ass
I personally don't have any problems distinguishing, but I wouldn't mind if they do that shark fin thing. Maybe some people really need more evidence on a car, especially if they are not hardcore F1 fans.

[mikhailv]

Because that wouldn't work for Mercedes and McLaren

It would; you know schumachers crashed, hamiltons crashed or winning while buttons either winning or outside the points;)

Why not incorporate abit of helmet design? Buttons flag would have JB, schuey could have dragons.

[phil1993]

I expect at some point this weekend, someone will hit the wall. But I don't remember anyone crashing at Monza. When was the last race we had without anyone crashing? Bahrain..?

[cheng.damien]

really!? Bloody hell. Mind you, bet its a premium country/city!

Yes, the prices are premium but the common people are suffering..
That's reflective of city living, I guess.

[mikhailv]

I expect at some point this weekend, someone will hit the wall. But I don't remember anyone crashing at Monza. When was the last race we had without anyone crashing? Bahrain..?

Barcelona wasnt it? Maldanado was heading the pack, obviously. Thats why we had to rely on Grosjean, oh wait, Senna had a smash from koba didnt he?

Errrrm. Basically, the race where Grosjean AND maldando finished. Hungary!?

[phil1993]

Alonso believes he can take pole
http://www.f1zone.net/news/alonso-we-ha ... ack/15781/

[iceman1]

It's the GP of helmets.

Alonso's helmet


Hamilton's helmet


Webber's helmet