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Formula 1 Thread

By Brainy, in General Football and Sport

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isaidno

isaidno

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Just for you , LFF

Jarno Trulli admits he is concerned that his Toyota TF108’s battery may overheat again in the sweltering temperatures of Malaysia and wreck a second successive race.

The Italian’s chances of scoring a strong points finish from sixth on the grid in Melbourne were dashed when his car’s battery failed during his first pit stop after 19 laps.

And he admits he is worried that the problem may reoccur if the Sepang climate serves up its usual hot and humid conditions.

“I am worried,” he told Formula 1’s official website.

“I hope that we can solve the problem, but to be honest, I am a little concerned about it.

“Sure I want that problem to disappear, as the next race could be even hotter than Melbourne and if the battery stays so vulnerable to heat we can say goodbye to good results.”

Trulli’s early retirement at Albert Park was particularly disappointing for the 33-year-old as he had been running as high as fifth on what had turned into a promising weekend for Toyota.

But although he says the team has made a step forward with its latest car, warns that it is still going to have to work hard to just maintain its current position in the pecking order.

“Yes, we have made good progress with the car but it is not enough yet, we still have to push in order to make the car quicker, and in particular work better on the tyres,” he said.

“This is the main problem.

“We are in the midfield battle with four or five teams where a little mistake can cost you a lot, and not making one, can gain you a lot.

“And this year I definitely want to be on the gaining side!”

Father Ted

Father Ted

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Ha. With traption control gone, when it was nice weather at Melbourne only 9 finished, how many are going to finish this week :crylaugh: Maybe we should make a sweepstake? :dunno::crylaugh:

Brainy

Brainy

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I was well upset when he had to retire, hoping for rain now so it cools down a bit for him. And he'll win!

Still 24 degrees though expected on Sunday, although I reckon the last few races there have been even warmer?

lildave3

lildave3

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Fork the music, no pissing advert breaks.

The music :w00t:

No ad breaks :D

Is Murray too old now, or will he make a sensational return? :whistle:

Manwell Pablo

Manwell Pablo

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The music :w00t:

No ad breaks :D

Is Murray too old now, or will he make a sensational return? :whistle:

I actually swear absloutley blindly Murrey Walker was doing some commentry on Radio 5 last year. If not it was someone who sounds exactly like him.

billabob

billabob

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I actually swear absloutley blindly Murrey Walker was doing some commentry on Radio 5 last year. If not it was someone who sounds exactly like him.

You're correct, he did indeed commentate on at least one of the races for them.

Should be a good race, Force India to win! Well maybe not but we have more updates on the car so Q2 is a must!

Floating Fox

Floating Fox

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btw Andy, I might be able to do the BATracer with the holidays coming up.. haven't logged in for months though!

YOu know you want to!

Great news that it's back on the beeb!

isaidno

isaidno

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I was at Donington Park today. They had the John Player special Lotus from 1973 testing with it's massive rear slick tyres on it. Amazing car.

billabob

billabob

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How did you manage to get your job there btw?

What qualifications are needed?

Well 3 of us were brought on board, 1 has electronics background and the other has a degree in motorsport engineering but me, well i just have A-Levels but even then, the most relevant to Formula one is Politics and i only got a D in that anyway!

I honestly have no idea, but i managed to beat 67 other applicants with my CV and then 17 in the interview stages! I am only a "Junior" though so i'm being trained so maybe would'nt have got it had i got a house and what not to support but alas i don't so they brought me in :D

(Watch Fisi this race, might cause a suprise)

The Stig

The Stig

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I didnt really watch F1 when the BBC had TV rights but I really dont see why that music is so special.. it seems dull. Perhaps im missing something here..?

Ive seen the ITV 03 one on Youtube and I prefer that.

WHATS WRONG WITH YOU MAN. IT'S THE BEST MUSIC IN THE WORLD EVER!

Oh, and I doubt this will happen but if it did, I'd be in F1 heaven

isaidno

isaidno

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FRIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Coulthard's crash was quite spectatcular, Button going well. Raikkonen broke down again :giggle: . 90% chance of rain for qualifying. If it does rain look out for Vettel & Button

Malaysian GP free practice session 1 times

1. MASSA Ferrari 1m35.392s

2. RAIKKONEN Ferrari 1m36.459s

3. KOVALAINEN McLaren 1m36.556s

4. ROSBERG Williams 1m36.578s

5. HAMILTON McLaren 1m36.626s

6. ALONSO Renault 1m37.022s

7. PIQUET Renault 1m37.034s

8. KUBICA BMW 1m37.218s

9. BUTTON Honda 1m37.282s

10. TRULLI Toyota 1m37.540s

11. HEIDFELD BMW 1m37.649s

12. NAKAJIMA Williams 1m37.649s

13. BARRICHELLO Honda 1m37.776s

14. GLOCK Toyota 1m37.782s

15. VETTEL Toro Rosso 1m38.219s

16. COULTHARD Red Bull 1m38.232s

17. WEBBER Red Bull 1m38.707s

18. BOURDAIS Toro Rosso 1m38.798s

19. FISICHELLA Force India 1m39.046s

20. SATO Super Aguri 1m40.178s

21. DAVIDSON Super Aguri 1m40.351s

22. SUTIL Force India 1m41.269s

Malaysian GP free practice session 2 times

1. HAMILTON McLaren 1m35.055s

2. MASSA Ferrari 1m35.206s

3. RAIKKONEN Ferrari 1m35.428s

4. BUTTON Honda 1m36.037s

5. VETTEL Toro Rosso 1m36.474s

6. TRULLI Toyota 1m36.493s

7. KOVALAINEN McLaren 1m36.512s

8. KUBICA BMW 1m36.671s

9. FISICHELLA Force India 1m36.756s

10. NAKAJIMA Williams 1m36.838s

11 BARRICHELLO Honda 1m36.879s

12. ROSBERG Williams 1m36.908s

13. HEIDFELD BMW 1m37.106s

14. ALONSO Renault 1m37.328s

15. PIQUET Renault 1m37.331s

16. WEBBER Red Bull 1m37.346s

17. GLOCK Toyota 1m37.512s

18. SUTIL Force India 1m37.614s

19. SATO Super Aguri 1m39.021s

20. DAVIDSON Super Aguri 1m39.361s

21. BOURDAIS Toro Rosso no time

22. COULTHARD Red Bull no time

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