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2009 F1 GP at Spa - Preview, discussion, predictions

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Old 08-29-2009 | 05:57 PM
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Well, it will be a stretch. I don't remember the weights of the cars in front of Kimi on the grid in Spain.
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Button looks smooth and fast , they betta watchout .............
Old 08-29-2009 | 07:55 PM
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My pick Jarno Trulli! Hey Toyota was told they need to win a race this year. They been fast in the races, but always stuck with poor qualfying that puts them back in the order at race time. Now they are at the front with good fuel. Looks good for them.
Old 08-29-2009 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by A.Wayne
Button looks smooth and fast , they betta watchout .............
Now that was truly (Trulli) funny.

Just my opinion but some of you posters should stay "on topic" and lay off the personal attacks. And that does include you Sir A. Wayne.
Old 08-29-2009 | 10:47 PM
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That's some topsy turvy qualifying.
Didn't expect that.

Hope Barrichello and Fisi get on the podium.
So who does Brawn back when his 2 drivers get real close on points.

Why isn't Luca fueled super heavy. Does Ferrari need pitstop practice?
Old 08-29-2009 | 11:14 PM
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I woke up, turned on the TV in the bedroom (DVR taping the whole qualy session) as they went to the press conference- I thought I was still sleeping and dreaming when I saw Fisi sitting in the middle. Figured it must have rained or something. Then I watch the whole session and still couldn't figure out what happened!!
Old 08-29-2009 | 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by George S
Now that was truly (Trulli) funny.

Just my opinion but some of you posters should stay "on topic" and lay off the personal attacks. And that does include you Sir A. Wayne.
Huh ? .......

Originally Posted by skl
I woke up, turned on the TV in the bedroom (DVR taping the whole qualy session) as they went to the press conference- I thought I was still sleeping and dreaming when I saw Fisi sitting in the middle. Figured it must have rained or something. Then I watch the whole session and still couldn't figure out what happened!!
LOL........
Old 08-30-2009 | 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted by skl
I woke up, turned on the TV in the bedroom (DVR taping the whole qualy session) as they went to the press conference- I thought I was still sleeping and dreaming when I saw Fisi sitting in the middle. Figured it must have rained or something. Then I watch the whole session and still couldn't figure out what happened!!

Can you just imagine those who bet on qualifying.
Old 08-30-2009 | 01:10 AM
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It wasn't that Bad . there were no winners ....
Old 08-30-2009 | 11:33 AM
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Kimi from 9th to first, guess that Ferrari isn't such a piece of crap after all.
Old 08-30-2009 | 11:58 AM
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Kimi was actualy 6th on the grid but was gifted a spot after lights out and RBs infamous getaway.
Old 08-30-2009 | 01:01 PM
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Great result for Force India and Fisichella. Fisi did everything that he could, but it was clear that the team did not think through a winning strategy. You can't really fault them because it certainly was unfamiliar territory. I think that on the first stop when he came in with Raikkonen, if they had filled him longer he could have made up the ground on the track. Then if he could have stayed out 2 laps longer, he might have had a very good shot at coming out ahead after the 2nd stop. Of course it's an easy call to make with 20/20 hindsight.
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Looks like that KERs did help Kimi out on the start - and to the podium.
Old 08-30-2009 | 02:43 PM
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How many times has Rubens blown the start now?
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Kimi proved the value of the Kers today, and it was exciting watching Fisi take the pole and finish 2nd I love Spa, what a great track. Poor Fernando can't buy a win. I suspect that the rumors of Fisi going to Marinello boosted his skill set. Good win for Kimi and Fisi


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