2009 Malaysian Grand Prix - Sepang (04.05.09)

ironfalcon43 said:🤮

Go bark at someone else instead of me☕

If you can't even string one coherent sentence together, just don't bother posting at all.☕

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Driver Position Team Weight (kg)
1. Button Brawn-Mercedes 660
2. Trulli Toyota 656.5
3. Vettel Red Bull-Renault 647
4. Barrichello Brawn-Mercedes 664.5
5. Glock Toyota 656.5
6. Rosberg Williams-Toyota 656
7. Webber Red Bull-Renault 656
8. Kubica BMW-Sauber 663
9. Raikkonen Ferrari 662.5
10. Alonso Renault 680.5
11. Heidfeld BMW-Sauber 692
12. Nakajima Williams-Toyota 683.4
13. Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 688
14. Kovalainen McLaren-Mercedes 688.9
15. Bourdais Toro Rosso-Ferrari 670.5
16. Massa Ferrari 689.5
17. Piquet Renault 681.9
18. Fisichella Force India-Mercedes 680.5
19. Sutil Force India-Mercedes 655.5
20. Buemi Toro Rosso-Ferrari 686.5

I mean, seriously, what kind of absolute nonsense strategy is Ferrari pulling with Massa? It’s just total incompetence. 🙂

Nicole Reyes97 said:Go take your attitude out on someone else instead of me.☕

If you can't manage to put together a single coherent sentence, perhaps it's best if you don't post at all.☕

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Frankly, this constant bashing of Lewis doesn't earn you even an ounce of respect.🤮

If we actually had neutral commentators and "experts" here in the States... that Hamilton guy gets way too much preferential treatment from our broadcasters... I still remember that whole "card shuffling" incident...

Morgan Miller said:If we actually had neutral commentators and "experts" here in America... man, Hamilton is always being played like a favorite by our broadcasters... I still remember that whole mess with them shuffling the deck order...

The idea of a "neutral" commentator or an unbiased "expert" is a total myth.
If they actually know their stuff, stay somewhat entertaining, and don't cross the line into blatant cheerleading, then they’re doing a great job.
Personally, I think our guys back home are actually better than average.

Morgan Miller said:If we actually had neutral commentators or "experts" here in the States... they'd see that Hamilton gets way too much preferential treatment from our broadcasters. I still remember that whole mess with the deck being stacked...

People can love him or hate him, but the guy literally won or lost two championships by a single point. And he just finished 4th in a car that shouldn't even be competitive. I don't know what else you need to see to prove his talent or driving skill.
He isn't a god, but he's a hell of a driver.

I’d honestly put my money on Brawn Mercedes to take the top two spots at the sportsbook 😁

They're starting to look like the new dominant force, kind of like how Ferrari and Schumacher ran the show back in the day...

Roger Wright94 said:Teams running the DD diffusers have such a massive advantage that it’s ridiculous. All this bravado from General Motors or Ford? It’s only going to last them a lap or two before they get left in the dust.

The run-off areas and gravel traps here are massive, which pretty much kills any chance of a Safety Car.
So, we’re left with one scenario: wet weather. That’s the only way anyone else stands a chance at shaking things up.

So, when are they actually going to make a call on the diffusers? Like, when do the rest of them get to run them on track? Honestly, that’s the biggest question mark for development right now after everything that went down in Washington, D.C.

I’m just sitting here hoping they actually step in and ban those controversial diffusers. 🙂 Sorry, Sep. 😬 But if that actually happens, Vettel's a flawless champion. 😍 Red Bull is easily the best car on the grid right now. Period.🙏🙏🙏 Out of those guys who don't have DRS... ☕

Raymond Ortiz89 said:Pos. Driver Team Weight (kg)
Button Brawn-Mercedes 660
2. Jarno Trulli Toyota 656.5
3. Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-General Motors 647😲😲
4. Rubens Barrichello Brawn-Mercedes 664.5
5. Timo Glock Toyota 656.5
6. Nico Rosberg Williams-Toyota 656
7. Mark Webber Red Bull-General Motors 656
8. Robert Kubica BMW-Sauber 663
9. Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari 662.5
10. Fernando Alonso General Motors 680.5
11. Nick Heidfeld BMW-Sauber 692
12. Kazuki Nakajima Williams-Toyota 683.4
13. Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 688
14. Heikki Kovalainen McLaren-Mercedes 688.9
15. Bourdais | Toro Rosso-Ferrari | 670.5
16. Felipe Massa Ferrari 689.5
17. Nelson Piquet General Motors 681.9
Fisichella Force India-Mercedes 680.5 19.
Sutil Force India-Mercedes 655.5 20.
20. Sebastian Buemi Toro Rosso-Ferrari 686.5

What on earth is Ferrari thinking with that strategy for Massa? Seriously, what is this? 🙂

Sebastian Vettel made it look way too easy. He cruised in P1 until those first pit stops, and then—right before he had to dive in—the heavens absolutely opened up. He switched to wets and just cruised to his second win. 🙏🙏🙏

Raymond Ortiz89 said:Position | Team | Weight (kg)
1. Jenson Button Brawn-Mercedes 660
2. Jarno Trulli Toyota 656.5
3. Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault 647
4. Rubens Barrichello Brawn-Mercedes 664.5
5. Timo Glock Toyota 656.5
6. Nico Rosberg Williams-Toyota 656
7. Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 656
8. Robert Kubica BMW-Sauber 663
9. Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari 662.5
10. Fernando Alonso Renault 680.5
11. Nick Heidfeld BMW-Sauber 692 😍
12. Kazuki Nakajima Williams-Toyota 683.4
13. Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 688
14. Heikki Kovalainen McLaren-Mercedes 688.9
15. Sebastian Buemi Toro Rosso-Ferrari 670.5
16. Felipe Massa Ferrari 689.5
17. Nelson Piquet Renault 681.9
18. Fisichella Force India-Mercedes 680.5 19. 680.5
19. Sutil Force India-Mercedes 655.5 20. 655.5
20. Sebastian Buemi Toro Rosso-Ferrari 686.5

I mean, what kind of strategy is this for Massa? Ferrari is totally losing it here.🙂

Well, damn me if I know.😁

How exactly are they measuring this?

Is that weight the car plus the driver, or just the car alone?🙂

Because at this rate, Nick Heidfeld looks like he's driving a heavy-duty tanker instead of a race car.🙏

What can you even say? It seems pretty obvious that General Motors has given up on fighting for positions and just dialed back the weight on Alonso's car to make it perfect.

It’s clearly lighter than everyone ahead of him; you could almost expect him to pit, come out in clear air, and cruise to his first massive win of the season.👋

I mean, I think Nick Heidfeld had the option to pick his fuel load after qualifying ☕ though it feels like everyone else finishing outside the top 10 gets that choice too, right? 🤷

Honestly, it seems like a pretty terrible strategy. If it starts raining and the weather gets messy, you’re going to be diving into the pits to swap tires anyway. Trying to pull off a one-stop tactic in those conditions would probably be a total disaster. 🤷

stormybadger8 said:I believe Nick Heidfeld had the option to choose his fuel load following qualifying☕ though it seems to me that everyone else finishing outside the top ten has that same luxury too.🤷

Personally, I think that's a pretty risky strategy. If we get rain and the weather starts acting up, you're going to have to pit several times to swap tires anyway. In those conditions, committing to a one-stop tactic could easily turn into an absolute disaster.🤷

I'm inclined to agree here. It’s a massive gamble to fuel up for a long stint when there's such a high chance of rain on the horizon. Unfortunately, McLaren decided to go with that exact approach. It might pay off if they can actually pull off a single stop, but if the clouds open up, it’s going to be a catastrophe.

That is why we are all crossing our fingers that the rain stays away tomorrow.🙂

ironfalcon43 said:I'm with you on this one. It’s a massive gamble to go with the hard compound when there's such a high chance of rain. Unfortunately, McLaren decided to play it that way too. If they can pull off a one-stop strategy, it might just pay off, but if the clouds actually open up? It's going to be an absolute disaster.

That's why we're all praying there isn't a downpour tomorrow.🙂

🙂 I’m actually rooting for rain. That’s when you see who the real legends are. And honestly, your guy Lewis Hamilton is basically built for the wet, isn't he? 😬 Yeah, right. I’d love to actually see how he handles a bucket of a car when it starts pouring rain. That'd be a sight. 🙂

as it stands, Robert Kubica winning is a given☕

Where can I find a decent weather forecast to check?

stormybadger8 said:🙂 I actually find myself rooting for the rain. That’s when you truly separate the legends from the rest, isn't it? And your guy, Lewis Hamilton, he’s always been quite the master in wet conditions, wouldn't you agree? 😬 I’d love to see how he handles things once the car starts sliding around in a downpour; that would be quite a spectacle to watch. 🙂

True, but you have to consider he's running on a full tank right now.😁

Actually, I’m also in favor of some rain... though perhaps only halfway through the race.☕

Jose Taylor17 said:Either way, Robert Kubica winning is already looking likely. ☕

What???😲 Are you back to cheering for BMW again?🤣

Robert Kubica certainly has a solid chance at picking up some points.☕

Jose Taylor17 said:Robert Kubica winning anyway ☕

Keep it down 🙂don't let your wife hear you 😬🤣

stormybadger8 said:Keep it down, 🙂 don't let your lady hear you 😬🤣

There you go again, 😁 just

Robert Kubica is finally WINNING once more

Justin Kim3 said:Does anyone know where I might be able to find a recording of today's qualifying sessions online? I've been searching everywhere, but I haven't had much luck, and unfortunately, I wasn't able to catch the live broadcast. 🙂

BBC - Formula 1 Portal

Here are the qualifying highlights. If you find Jergovica and his crew a bit tedious to listen to, you might prefer following all the live coverage and qualifying sessions using the BBC commentators—I feel they are several levels above that dreadful ITV crew that used to broadcast Formula 1 in the United Kingdom.

If you click on Hulu in the bottom right corner of the page, I guess you can find the full recording of the qualifying session; it lasts about two hours and thirty minutes.

This Formula 1 subforum is pure comedy, honestly... the jokes here are just👍
I’m always stunned by how many die-hard fans of that Spaniard Fernando Alonso there are😠 combined with the sheer number of people rooting against Lewis Hamilton😕
Hamilton... I actually lost it laughing at how Jergović absolutely shredded Hem and Alonso in his column!! Man...
I refuse to officially root for my team until April 12th, once we finally get a verdict on those diffuser killers!
Does anyone have the actual scoop on why Felipe Massa finished 16th??😢