UBS Chinese Grand Prix

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Who will win the Chinese Grand Prix?

Poll ended at 09 Apr 2013, 09:31

Sebastian Vettel
8
22%
Kimi Raikkonen
7
19%
Mark Webber
2
5%
Lewis Hamilton
7
19%
Felipe Massa
3
8%
Fernando Alonso
6
16%
Nico Rosberg
0
No votes
Romain Grosjean
0
No votes
Jenson Button
4
11%
Sergio Perez
0
No votes
Nico Hulkenberg
0
No votes
Other
0
No votes
 
Total votes: 37

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UBS Chinese Grand Prix

Post by phil1993 » 08 Apr 2013, 09:31

UBS Chinese Grand Prix
Round 3 of the 2013 FIA Formula One World Championship

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The circuit hosted pretty terrible races but since 2009 it's hosted one of the best races of the season. Red Bull Racing won their first ever race here in 2009.

Timetable:
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Fri 12 April 2013
Practice 1 	10:00 - 11:30
Practice 2 	14:00 - 15:30
Sat 13 April 2013
Practice 3 	11:00 - 12:00
Qualifying 	14:00
Sun 14 April 2013
Race 	15:00
Championship:

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01 	Sebastian Vettel 	40
02 	Kimi Räikkönen 	31
03 	Mark Webber 	26
04 	Lewis Hamilton 	25
05 	Felipe Massa 	22
06 	Fernando Alonso 	18
07 	Nico Rosberg 	12
08 	Romain Grosjean 	9
09 	Adrian Sutil 	6
10 	Paul di Resta 	4

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01		Red Bull Racing-Renault 	66
02		Lotus-Renault 	40
03		Ferrari 	40
04		Mercedes 	37
05		Force India-Mercedes 	10
Don't forget the prediction competition!

Chinese driver Ma Qing Hua will replace Giedo van der Garde for FP1.

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Re: UBS Chinese Grand Prix

Post by Joey Zyla » 08 Apr 2013, 09:39

I'm predicting another Red Bull 1-2, but with Webber coming out on top this time.

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Re: UBS Chinese Grand Prix

Post by majidasadi » 08 Apr 2013, 10:05

i want to see what McLaren can do,they have always been fast in China (Button and Hamilton are the only drivers who have won 2 races in China),they have promised a step forwdard for this race and Jenson was quite confident that they will be competitive in Shanghai...so let's wait and see.
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Re: UBS Chinese Grand Prix

Post by ASFE » 08 Apr 2013, 11:01

I like this track! Especialy the last and first corner!!
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Re: UBS Chinese Grand Prix

Post by phil1993 » 08 Apr 2013, 13:46

Should get overtaking.

Shanghai saw the most overtakes of any race in 2009 and 2010, 5th most in 2011 and 2nd most in 2012.

Although Caterham's preview says 'circuit layout makes overtaking difficult'. :lol:

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Re: UBS Chinese Grand Prix

Post by tderias » 08 Apr 2013, 14:22

Just hoping it won't be a complete joke with DRS down the back straight...

On another note, I quite fancy JB being on the podium. He's pretty good around Shanghai...

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Re: UBS Chinese Grand Prix

Post by donald29 » 08 Apr 2013, 15:38

Thinking it'll be worth an each way bet on Nico.

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Re: UBS Chinese Grand Prix

Post by phil1993 » 08 Apr 2013, 17:00

Williams are already shifting focus to Spain
http://www.f1zone.net/news/williams-to- ... ain/18398/

Which, when you say that, usually means you're up the creek without a paddle.

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Re: UBS Chinese Grand Prix

Post by F1EA » 08 Apr 2013, 17:46

ASFE wrote:I like this track! Especialy the last and first corner!!
Me too! actually, i opened the thread just to say that...

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Re: UBS Chinese Grand Prix

Post by phil1993 » 09 Apr 2013, 07:52

Antonio Felix da Costa will fill in for Sebastien Buemi at Red Bull this weekend, as the latter is racing at Silverstone.

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Re: UBS Chinese Grand Prix

Post by François » 09 Apr 2013, 09:04

He's racing if Mark doesn't show up! :p
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Re: UBS Chinese Grand Prix

Post by mikhailv » 09 Apr 2013, 11:31

Ill say Alonso to win. Gotta have faith, and if I say it every race, law of averages means I'll be right at least once in 2013!

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Post by F1EA » 10 Apr 2013, 03:38

mikhailv wrote:Ill say Alonso to win. Gotta have faith, and if I say it every race, law of averages means I'll be right at least once in 2013!
Would he have won Malaysia??

One thing's for sure... with him in, they wouldnt have been able to play their little team games ;)

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Re: UBS Chinese Grand Prix

Post by sejtur » 10 Apr 2013, 05:46

F1EA wrote:
mikhailv wrote:Ill say Alonso to win. Gotta have faith, and if I say it every race, law of averages means I'll be right at least once in 2013!
Would he have won Malaysia??

One thing's for sure... with him in, they wouldnt have been able to play their little team games ;)
I'm not too sure about that. Kimi had a drastic change of form last weekend, maybe Alonso couldn't keep up with the RB's either.

If this is going to be another RB domination, this season is f***ed for me. Not that I hate them or anything, but it's boring.
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Re: UBS Chinese Grand Prix

Post by mikhailv » 10 Apr 2013, 06:25

i dont know. It was interesting that Alonso with the broken wing pretty much hounded webber. Massa wasnt special but his pace was solid so... podium probably.

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