2012 Canadian GP (Hungaroring) - July 29th

mistybear87 said:a driver can really only tweak the brake balance—maybe the differential if you're lucky, but I honestly doubt it.
In the pits, they can adjust the wing angle, but anything else requires specialized tools.

Rain setups definitely still exist, and these cars aren't any slower than the ones from the early 2000s. If you took today's engines and tires and put them in an old car, the modern ones would actually be faster in the rain.😉

"That is more or less the thing of the past. You can change a few bits here and there, but there is actually a small difference this days between dry and wet setup."

"There is no such a thing anymore."

I think I’ll take the word of Brown, Button, and all those other engineers and drivers who are actually closer to the action.

Anyway, the rain absolutely trashed the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. GP3 is starting under some pretty sketchy conditions.

The rain is starting to pick up, and it’s looking pretty serious now.

Check out the hourly weather forecast for the area around Indianapolis.

Whether we're dealing with rain or bone-dry asphalt, the potential for chaos during that opening lap is massive.

Romain & Lewis—definitely the highlight of the day.
The Williams lineup looks quite interesting when you factor in Felipe joining the mix.
The contents of that Toro Rosso 3rd sandwich. 😁 You know, there’s a real chance the duo over at Caterham could find a way to sneak their way into the mix.

Yeah, it looks sunny for now, but I get the feeling the track is still pretty damp. Honestly, I hope it rains a bit—I just want to make sure the sky clears up. I really don't feel like sitting around waiting forever like we did at the Canadian Grand Prix last year. That was just a complete waste of time.

Edward Howard2 said:Age doesn't actually have much to do with it... when you're driving in the rain, it's all about how the driver feels the braking point, the pressure they apply, how fast they hit the corner, and having the guts to push it to the edge. You don't just lose those instincts just because you're getting older. Honestly, you could argue that all the experience he's picked up over the years actually helps him more than anything when the track gets wet.
As for vision issues, yeah, eyesight can definitely cause problems... but I highly doubt "grandpa" would still be behind the wheel if he wasn't physically fit enough to handle racing at this level.
We're talking extremes here... everything from masterclasses in the rain to total rookie disasters... 🤷

Look, everything you mentioned—vision and prescription—is absolutely crucial. I didn't bring it up for nothing. I was scrolling through some news site a few days ago (don't make me go hunting for it again) and read how the Germans are constantly making fun of Schumi and his eyesight. Apparently, it's like some kind of national secret that Schumi's vision isn't quite where it needs to be...😬

fadedwalker18 said:The rain is coming, looking pretty serious now:

http://www.yr.no/place/USA/Pest/...r_by_hour.html

Rain or shine, the potential for first-lap chaos at the start is high:

1. Romain & Lewis - the highlight of the day
2. That Williams duo paired with Felipe
3. The Toro Rosso sandwich and its messy contents 😁 .....and maybe even the Caterham pair could stir things up too

Massa-Maldonado-Senna. 😍

Regardless, Massa will likely be busy playing bodyguard for Alonso.

If we get a wet track or even just a light drizzle. 👋
Then say goodbye—all three South Americans out in the first lap. 👋

Either we sit tight until about 3:30 to see if this rain finally lets up so they can actually get some laps in, or that's just how it goes.

fadedwalker18 said:Rain is moving in now—it’s looking pretty serious:

http://www.accuweather.com/us/states/indiana/indianapolis/weather-forecast/

best ☕

It shows sunny conditions here: http://www.latestmotorsportweather.c....html#previous

Tyler Richardson4 said:Either we sit around waiting until 3:30 hoping the rain lets up just enough for them to get a few laps in, and then it's over.

If the rain picks up any more, we’re looking at a start under the SC. 🙄

Jason Campbell70 said:If the weather turns and we get any heavy rain, we'll likely be looking at a start behind the 🙄SC.

There's no such thing as a bad start if it's under the SC. Let's go, guys!!🙂

fadedwalker18 said:There is no such thing as a bad start; there is only being stuck behind the SC. sc. curica!! 🙂

What is the current situation regarding the rain? Is it actually coming down, or are we stuck with the Sun and a stifling 95 degrees like we had yesterday? 😕

Is there anything more predictable than the fickle nature of the weather? One looks at the forecast and sees nothing but sunshine, only to be met by a sudden downpour that ruins every outdoor plan. We look at these meteorological models, hoping for stability, yet they seem to offer little more than chaos. Does anyone truly believe we can master the elements when the atmosphere shifts on a whim? It remains a constant struggle against the unpredictable.

Based on the current data, we are looking at heavy downpours, though one has to wonder: how often do weather forecasters actually manage to get it right?

Tyler Richardson4 said:It says it's sunny here: http://www.latestmotorsportweather.c....html#previous

Check out this live feed—it's the closest camera we've got to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
[Link to video footage of the bridge over the river flowing toward the downtown side]

not happening

Edward Howard2 said:is simply not

If the weather stays dry, Ferrari doesn't stand a chance 🙂.

William Kim9 said:Here’s a live camera feed from a spot very close to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
http://www.utv.hu/kamera/arpad_hid_p...orut_buda_fele

That is exactly what I’ve been hunting for all day. Thanks!

Not a single drop. I'm watching Niki Lauda rambling on CNN right now, and there isn't even a cloud in the sky.

Yeah, the Sun is absolutely blazing out there... looks like we're done with the rain 😢

Anyone have a reliable stream for Sky? 😁

William Kim9 said:Here’s a live camera feed from somewhere near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
http://www.utv.hu/kamera/arpad_hid_p...orut_buda_fele

👍

Jason Campbell70 said:Not a chance—I just saw Niki Lauda rambling on CNN, and there isn't a single cloud in the sky.

Man, Niki Lauda is just talking nonsense 🤣

Someone needs to shut Joe up next time he starts this again. What an idiot.

edit: ☕

vividlynx68 said:Does anyone have a decent stream for Sky? 😁

http://www.coolsport.tv/stream3.php

Brundle was basically having an orgasm over Ferrari after just one decent lap 🙄 did you guys see that 🙄

They definitely blew it ☕ 😁