2014 Singapore GP - Marina Bay, September 19-21

[mikeerfol]

Regarding Vettel's engine problem, I guess it occured because he was using an older one? Otherwise he may have to use a 6th one..

[tranquility2k4]

Hamilton has blown away Rosberg during the long runs of FP1:

ROS
1:54.665
1:54.202
1:54.378
1:54.112
1:54.831
1:55.376
1:56.835

HAM
1:54.106
1:53.764
1:53.843
1:53.819
1:53.731
1:54.327
1:53.844
1:54.354
1:54.878

VET
1:53.544
1:54.168
1:54.368
2:02.045
1:54.428
1:55.054
1:54.949
1:54.826
1:55.264

[kooleracer]

Hamilton has blown away Rosberg during the long runs of FP1:

ROS
1:54.665
1:54.202
1:54.378
1:54.112
1:54.831
1:55.376
1:56.835

HAM
1:54.106
1:53.764
1:53.843
1:53.819
1:53.731
1:54.327
1:53.844
1:54.354
1:54.878

VET
1:53.544
1:54.168
1:54.368
2:02.045
1:54.428
1:55.054
1:54.949
1:54.826
1:55.264

Rosberg can't "improve" his driving style during the run because of the new rules. You can clearly see the difference now. The gap should be a lot smaller in FP2 after he has a good look at Hamilton's telemetry. A real pity, telemetry shouldn't be shared between team mates drivers should be able to figure it out themselves. But great consistency from Lewis , looking at the times Red Bull won't be a big threat this race. All though the picture will be much clearer after FP2.

The 2014 cars are only 2sec clear of last years FP1 time, I can remember that people after the Spanish GP were upset because F1 was only a couple seconds clear of the GP2 times. 2014 shows the relentless pace of development of the cars. I think the cars in 2015 will be faster or on par with V8's (More horsepower and more downforce, unfortunately the cars will be 10kg heavier).

[Phil]

If Rosberg outqualifies Hamilton though (or ends up ahead in the race), it might not matter much, as it will be very difficult to overtake on this track...

[turbof1]

Rosberg can't "improve" his driving style during the run because of the new rules. You can clearly see the difference now. The gap should be a lot smaller in FP2 after he has a good look at Hamilton's telemetry. A real pity, telemetry shouldn't be shared between team mates drivers should be able to figure it out themselves. But great consistency from Lewis , looking at the times Red Bull won't be a big threat this race. All though the picture will be much clearer after FP2.

I think that's a bit one-sided. First of the difference is only a few hundreds. A bit of bad luck with the wind could already make that difference. Second, Hamilton will get to see Rosberg's telemetry. They both will have their faster and slower corners opposite to the other.

The only thing I like to say: too close to call for now.

[SectorOne]

Agree, i´m not too sure those numbers are something you can go by fully. He hasn´t forgotten how to drive an F1 car.

[oT v1]

just seen Rosberg's dash and seems a lot more busy with info now, i dont know if its just the difference in light conditions but there seems A LOT more on there!

[oT v1]

hahaha Mald'o'clock

Red flag, he's ok, big right side damage

Sustaining more floor damage on the tractor/crane

[bidong]

That tractor damaged the car more than Maldonado HAHAHAHAHA! We need better trained marshals. =D> =D> =D>

[MrBigglesworth]

That tractor damaged the car more than Maldonado HAHAHAHAHA! We need better trained marshals. =D> =D> =D>

It's not like those F1 cars are expensive or anything!

[ChrisDanger]

... A real pity, telemetry shouldn't be shared between team mates drivers should be able to figure it out themselves. ...

The team want both drivers to be as quick as possible using all available resources. What "should" or "shouldn't" happen, or what is "fair", is simply a matter of opinion.

[MrBigglesworth]

Graphics on sky showing Ham able to do most laps in 52.5-52.9 area with occasional cool lap.

From tracking some lap times on the F1 app, Ric showing quite a bit of speed too in that range. Ros seems to be a bit off the pace. Alo up there on some laps.

[mipade]

Did Hamilton and Rosberg run with the same tires had the same traffic in their longruns??

Sry im not up to date had a longer day in the office

Ty
Michael

[f1316]

I'm going to be doing my traditional thing of being encouraged by early Alonso pace only to be sorely disappointed in Q... lol

Let's hope not this time. You would imagine if the team thinks the pace is good (which is what they said on team radio) they would be basing it on realistic expectations?

[MrBigglesworth]

Did Hamilton and Rosberg run with the same tires had the same traffic in their longruns??

Sry im not up to date had a longer day in the office

Ty
Michael

Seems like Ros did a longer stint at slightly slower pace. Ham made a change to the weight distribution on his car through the session so lost a bit of time and seemed to cut his stint a bit shorter to have a quick go on the softs at the end.

Unclear if Ham was driving harder and taking more out of the tyres so they faded on him compared to Ros (both on SS tyres).