Should be big crowds for Alonso, probably more pressure on him for this race than any other driver. I'll bet Ferrari pulls out all the stops to qualify well here.

 

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OMG that was funny almost spit my drink on my screen....

 

Not terribly on topic, but I seem to find myself in Barcelona this week, and was wondering if it would be worth it to get a one day ticket to the events on Saturday? Is it just qualifying/testing, or some other low level junk?

 

Nice portrait pete, I always knew u were a little Pr**k .................

 

May 19 (GMM) Bernie Ecclestone has admitted disappointment with Michael Schumacher’s return to Formula 1, like the German’s bosses, believes that the seven times World Champion is capable of winning races at the highest level.
Michael Schumacher Turkey

Michael in Turkey

After Schumacher’s disappointing performance season last year, there were high hopes an improved Mercedes GP car and the new Pirelli tyres would lead to a more successful campaign for in 2011.

Asked about Schumacher’s return so far, Ecclestone told the Swiss newspaper Blick: “I am surprised and disappointed.”

But he added, “I would like to see him in a Red Bull because you don’t know how good the Mercedes is. Compared to his teammate Rosberg, it (Schumacher’s performance) doesn’t look good. But Michael is a fighter and he can still win. I’ll be the first to cheer when he beats Vettel.”

Schumacher admitted after a fraught event in Turkey two weeks ago that he is currently missing “the big joy” of Formula 1.

Some commentators are advising the German to return to retirement, moving 1992 world champion Nigel Mansell to admit: “If things haven’t improved by the end of the year, maybe what some people are saying he should take heed.”
2011 Chinese Grand Prix - Sunday Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China 17th April 2011 Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP W02. World Copyright: Glenn Dunbar/LAT Photographic ref: Digital Image _G7C8723

Schumi has been in the thick of the action in all the races this year

The German tabloid Express has this week even quoted a doctor as speculating Schumacher might need glasses, but Mercedes’ Norbert Haug denies he is over the hill.

“I would not underestimate him or his ability. So far this year his true capabilities have been clear not in results, but in lap times — yes,” the German told Salzburger Nachrichten.

And team boss Ross Brawn is quoted as saying by Reuters: “I think he’s pretty resilient and I’m optimistic this weekend he’ll be back where we want him.”

Schumacher will be starting his 273rd Grand Prix when he lines up on the Barcelona grid on Sunday for the Spanish Grand Prix.

 

Depends on how much you're into the sport. On Saturday you have an F1 practice in the morning then qualifying in the afternoon. Qualifying has become an even more interesting part than the race itself in the last few years IMO. You also have support races like the Porsche Supercup and other support series. It's definitely a lot of fun and if I had an opportunity I would definitely go.

 

I haven't been to a Sunday race in years.

Religiously attend Friday and Saturday though. After 48 hours of track, sun, food and drink, and drink, and drink, Sunday is nappy time for me to curl up in the shade and watch the race on HD Plasma.

YMMV

Best,

Matt

 

Went with Webber. He's got the car, and I think he's been under-performing and had some bad luck. It'll be interesting to see if anyone can pass without the DRS. Spain is traditionally like Monaco. Qualifying well and if your pit stops go well, you've got it made.

 

I went with Faux 7 after seeing his new drink bottle being installed .......

 

So Im watching the practice on Speed and they start going on and on about Kimi driving a truck.....WTF!!!

I liked Kimi when he was in F1 but hes not anymore and dont care about NASCAR in any form but Speed is really NASCAR tv I guess.

Can we not have a little F1 time without the other racing intrutions?

 

RB still looking strong....

Friday Practice Session 1
POS DRIVER NATIONALITY ENTRANT TIME
1. Mark Webber Australia Red Bull-Renault 1:25.142
2. Sebastian Vettel Germany Red Bull-Renault 1:26.149
3. Nico Rosberg Germany Mercedes GP 1:26.379
4. Fernando Alonso Spain Ferrari 1:26.480
5. Sergio Perez Mexico Sauber-Ferrari 1:26.738
6. Lewis Hamilton Britain McLaren-Mercedes 1:26.988
7. Michael Schumacher Germany Mercedes GP 1:27.016
8. Nick Heidfeld Germany Renault 1:27.132
9. Jenson Button Britain McLaren-Mercedes 1:27.138
10. Rubens Barrichello Brazil Williams-Cosworth 1:27.212
11. Vitaly Petrov Russia Renault 1:27.241
12. Daniel Ricciardo Australia Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1:27.471
13. Pastor Maldonado Venezuela Williams-Cosworth 1:28.005
14. Nico Hulkenberg Germany Force India-Mercedes 1:28.027
15. Adrian Sutil Germany Force India-Mercedes 1:28.163
16. Felipe Massa Brazil Ferrari 1:28.654
17. Kamui Kobayashi Japan Sauber-Ferrari 1:28.819
18. Jaime Alguersuari Spain Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1:28.995
19. Heikki Kovalainen Finland Lotus-Renault 1:29.231
20. Jerome d'Ambrosio Belgium Virgin-Cosworth 1:30.896
21. Timo Glock Germany Virgin-Cosworth 1:31.235
22. Vitantonio Liuzzi Italy HRT-Cosworth 1:31.268
23. Jarno Trulli Italy Lotus-Renault 1:31.418
24. Narain Karthikeyan India HRT-Cosworth 1:32.106


Friday Practice Session 2
POS DRIVER NATIONALITY ENTRANT TIME
1. Mark Webber Australia Red Bull-Renault 1:22.470
2. Lewis Hamilton Britain McLaren-Mercedes 1:22.509
3. Sebastian Vettel Germany Red Bull-Renault 1:22.826
4. Jenson Button Britain McLaren-Mercedes 1:23.188
5. Fernando Alonso Spain Ferrari 1:23.568
6. Nico Rosberg Germany Mercedes GP 1:23.586
7. Michael Schumacher Germany Mercedes GP 1:23.981
8. Felipe Massa Brazil Ferrari 1:24.278
9. Kamui Kobayashi Japan Sauber-Ferrari 1:24.290
10. Nick Heidfeld Germany Renault 1:24.366
11. Sergio Perez Mexico Sauber-Ferrari 1:24.483
12. Vitaly Petrov Russia Renault 1:24.786
13. Sebastien Buemi Switzerland Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1:25.296
14. Rubens Barrichello Brazil Williams-Cosworth 1:25.303
15. Jaime Alguersuari Spain Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1:25.457
16. Pastor Maldonado Venezuela Williams-Cosworth 1:25.603
17. Paul di Resta Britain Force India-Mercedes 1:26.073
18. Heikki Kovalainen Finland Lotus-Renault 1:26.417
19. Adrian Sutil Germany Force India-Mercedes 1:27.123
20. Jarno Trulli Italy Lotus-Renault 1:27.189
21. Jerome d'Ambrosio Belgium Virgin-Cosworth 1:28.036
22. Timo Glock Germany Virgin-Cosworth 1:28.062
23. Narain Karthikeyan India HRT-Cosworth 1:29.469
24. Vitantonio Liuzzi Italy HRT-Cosworth 1:29.476

 

Vettel for Pole and the win.

 

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