2012 Brazilian GP - Interlagos

[kris]

I guess Massa should be faster than Alonso here. If that happens and Massa qualifies higher then Alonso then what strategies Ferrari will apply this time to benefit Alonso.

Karthikeyan again?

If he does a perfect job this time, he might get a test drivers position at ferrari

[raymondu999]

So - do any of you think any of the title contenders will gamble on a wet setup? Or gamble on a dry setup? Depending on the climactic conditions.

Will RBR fear getting stuck behind cars, and gear Vettel for an overtake-friendly setup?

[WhiteBlue]

So - do any of you think any of the title contenders will gamble on a wet setup? Or gamble on a dry setup? Depending on the climactic conditions.

Not under normal conditions. The effect of running the wrong set up will be devastating considering how close the races are fought in this era.

Will RBR fear getting stuck behind cars, and gear Vettel for an overtake-friendly setup?

Only if they are sure he has to start well behind. Under normal conditions they will try to get him into clean air at the front. Even a faster McLaren cannot hurt them as long as Alonso's Ferrari is behind. If the qualifying is botched by rain and Alonso lucks into the lead they could probably play such a game though.

[Cam]

So - do any of you think any of the title contenders will gamble on a wet setup? Or gamble on a dry setup? Depending on the climactic conditions.

Will RBR fear getting stuck behind cars, and gear Vettel for an overtake-friendly setup?

Ferrari will do what they've been doing all year - run the percentage play and hope for others misfortune.
Red Bull will go for pole, front row lock out, fastest lap time, the win and a one two across the line.

This is how've they both have played all year. How it actually plays out though....can't wait to watch.

[raymondu999]

Only if they are sure he has to start well behind. Under normal conditions they will try to get him into clean air at the front. Even a faster McLaren cannot hurt them as long as Alonso's Ferrari is behind. If the qualifying is botched by rain and Alonso lucks into the lead they could probably play such a game though.

Are you forgetting parc ferme WB? These are decisions they have to make before qualifying - or start in the pitlane

IMO Vettel should take a leaf out of Massa's book. Stick it on pole - and win the race. From then on, que sera sera...

[ParanoiD]

I have a feeling Massa will have a big weekend. Ever since he obtained his contract extension at Ferrari the Brazilian has regained that aggressiveness that characterized him prior to that accident which almost claimed his life.

And, he is good at Interlagos

[ParanoiD]

At this stage of the season, knowing WDC is at stake.

I think contender teams will take every precaution, cause everyone will be so tense, and the slightest mistake could lead to one another.
I remember Ron spent lots of bucks pre-Interlagos 2008 to ensure reliability of H.A.M's engine.(cmiiw)

Anyone know whether teams has consider something like psychic insight, anti-rain dance/rain dance, etc?

[RB7ate9]

I have a feeling Massa will have a big weekend. Ever since he obtained his contract extension at Ferrari the Brazilian has regained that aggressiveness that characterized him prior to that accident which almost claimed his life.

And, he is good at Interlagos

Webber is also known to be quite good at Interlagos, will we see the #2 drivers duking it out to give their respective teams' WDC contenders the best advantage during the race?

I would say yes, but only on the condition that Webber's car doesn't die again.

[adam2003]

At this stage of the season, knowing WDC is at stake.

I think contender teams will take every precaution, cause everyone will be so tense, and the slightest mistake could lead to one another.
I remember Ron spent lots of bucks pre-Interlagos 2008 to ensure reliability of H.A.M's engine.(cmiiw)

Anyone know whether teams has consider something like psychic insight, anti-rain dance/rain dance, etc?

Is that the season at the end . Mclaren stripped and rebuilt the engine to destruction to test it,

[adam2003]

So do you think it will make massive difference if ferrari and redbull try the 2013 tyres in practice? I dont think it will

[Vasconia]

Lets be cruel:

Ultra wet race:

1 Schumacher(overtaking Alonso 3 laps before the race ends)
2. Alonso
3. Hamilton
4. Vettel
5. Maldonado

[Joie de vivre]

Please, let it rain [-o<

[ESPImperium]

I want to know if the teams will do anything like 2006 with the Thank You Michael messages on their cars this time?

[raymondu999]

Wasn't that only Sauber? Wuld be a nice gesture I guess.

[Intego]

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