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Sebastian Vettel has won the Italian Grand Prix after starting from pole and never giving away that first position. Fernando Alonso finished second, fending off Mark Webber until the finish line. Felipe Massa ended 4th with Nico Hulkenberg a surprising 5th.
That's strange imo and it shows they lack confidence they had in 2011. Higher gears means they think they will have to overtake. It also mean you will loose some ultimate free air pace. This race is still wide open.rssh wrote:And finally Redbull have a good top speed for Monza 336 RB vs 338 SF. Also I think FI are going for more downforce setup (326) and they will be handy if it rains tomorrow
http://www.formula1.com/results/season/ ... _trap.html
Which shot?beelsebob wrote:Nice, that shot of pastor's front tyre actually did a lovely job of demonstrating why dirt and pickup has such a large effect on grip for a while. Not necessarily because of adding bumps to the nice smooth rubber, but adding patches of cold to it.
It's not enough to make any difference in terms of turning circle and "agility" - F1 wheelbases are long anyways. It will have far greater effects on the car's vehicle dynamics in terms of weight transfer (as the axles are further apart) as well as aerodynamics, because there is now more distance for the car to work the air.rssh wrote:Why would it return for Singapore isn't a short-wheelbase better for Singapore's twisty track?
The short-gear strategy works in Monza if you get pole - because poleman is generally quickest anyways, so it doesn't matter where in the lap you get the laptime. Perhaps its a sign that they believe Merc is still better in the pole position stakes.Juzh wrote:That's strange imo and it shows they lack confidence they had in 2011. Higher gears means they think they will have to overtake. It also mean you will loose some ultimate free air pace. This race is still wide open.rssh wrote:And finally Redbull have a good top speed for Monza 336 RB vs 338 SF. Also I think FI are going for more downforce setup (326) and they will be handy if it rains tomorrow
http://www.formula1.com/results/season/ ... _trap.html
In the position they are in it makes quite some sense. They have nothing to win but a lot to lose. So not putting all eggs into one basket (slightly better free air lap pace but unable to overtake). Especially if rain threatens to spice up the race.Juzh wrote: That's strange imo and it shows they lack confidence they had in 2011. Higher gears means they think they will have to overtake. It also mean you will loose some ultimate free air pace. This race is still wide open.
They were 4th, 3rd and 1st in 1st, 2nd and 3rd sector in speed traps if that's what you mean.raymondu999 wrote: What interests me more is their DRS-closed top speed.
Unfortunately, the BBC stream hasn't been encoded yet. I'll link you once it's up.raymondu999 wrote:Which shot?beelsebob wrote:Nice, that shot of pastor's front tyre actually did a lovely job of demonstrating why dirt and pickup has such a large effect on grip for a while. Not necessarily because of adding bumps to the nice smooth rubber, but adding patches of cold to it.
