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Jensen Button
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23.53%
Fernando Alonso
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Felipe Massa
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Michael Schumacher
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Nico Rosberg
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2012 Grand Prix of Bahrain

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Old 04-16-2012, 08:12 PM
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Long straights favor the MB cars especially since the others have not had a chance to put their version of the F-Duct on the DRS. BUT, I think that the heat of Bahrain will not allow the MB tires to last as long as they did in China.

Heart says Schumacher, Head says go with Hamilton again... he is way overdue for a win with 3 third place finishes this year.

In contrast, here is Schumachers' last 3 race summaries:

Austrailia: Broken Driveline - DNF

Malaysia: Qualified 3rd, Hit from behind from Grosoen and spun. Finished 10th

China: Pit Crew didn't put wheel nut on right front tire - DNF
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Schumi for the race and Secret Police for the local battle.
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Lewis has got to put it all together soon and no time like Bahrain. Or he DNFs.
I really want to see MS qualify well and finish a race so we can see what he has left in the tank.

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10th Alonso. You know, the best driver in F1 and the best driver ever. That should be obvious. He won 2titles last decade.
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Originally Posted by Eifeler
Schumi for the race and Secret Police for the local battle.
Old 04-17-2012, 01:50 AM
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Went for Kimi for the win but head says a Merc or McLaren and out of thise 4 would pick JB.

I truly struggle as to why they are there though
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I like Button. He showed that he knows what he did wrong in Malaysia and the pit crew will work on the error that happened in Shanghai.

I think Schumi will also do well.
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It would appear that Mercedes has added more grip at the back end thus solving their tire wear problems and bringing a second (or so) of gain on the field. The hot race in Bahrain will tell the tale. That old man is sniffing around the front again and gets my nod.
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Anyone know if 968TurboS & agdamis actually have to vote or does the F1 poll just automatically put DV as their vote?
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Perhaps it should be a requirement to post in the thread, rather than cast a silent vote?
The votes are not automatic in the poll ... they're out there, somewhere...
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Originally Posted by Flying Finn
Anyone know if 968TurboS & agdamis actually have to vote or does the F1 poll just automatically put DV as their vote?
Originally Posted by ltc
Perhaps it should be a requirement to post in the thread, rather than cast a silent vote?
The votes are not automatic in the poll ... they're out there, somewhere...
I have to question the mental capacity of those who only vote for their boyfriend instead of choosing a likely winner in each race and voting for that driver. They can always Teabag in the thread.
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Go Sato

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Originally Posted by ltc
Perhaps it should be a requirement to post in the thread, rather than cast a silent vote?
The votes are not automatic in the poll ... they're out there, somewhere...
I am one of the three people who so far have voted for Sato the Carbon Fiber Ninja.
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Lots of good local unrest brewing. What ****ty conditions to have to run under...

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