2013 British Grand Prix at Indianapolis (June 30th)

Joseph Peterson8 said:Webber takes the win, while Vettel pulls out

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swifttiger75 said:The No. 1 truth is that he was absolutely brilliant in the junior categories. But that’s exactly the problem—he’ll probably convince himself he's untouchable back home, and instead of driving in sync with the car's optimal resource management (read: tire wear), he’ll just go out there and do his own thing.

I’m certain Levi's is going to end up finishing behind dear Rosberg—assuming they even finish at all. And those high-speed corner combinations... hmm. I suspect the rear tires on The Mercedes are going to be screaming this weekend.

If they had been running last year's tire compounds, Mercedes would have been in serious trouble. Thankfully, this year’s hard compound should give them the edge they need. Honestly, I'm starting to wonder if they're actually in as much trouble as everyone says. During the race in Canada, Lewis Hamilton was putting up some pretty decent lap times toward the end. We might just see a repeat of that performance this weekend; hopefully, those testing sessions weren't a total waste of time.

Ugh... I better not forget to drop my race prediction after qualifying 😁
My last prediction stirred up so much drama that people were still arguing about it a week after the checkered flag. 😂

And don't you worry, my lovely fans, I won't let you down—you're definitely getting a prediction for this race too... 😍

Looking at all the "wishful thinking" predictions coming in so far... honestly, I’d sign off on one where Mark Webber takes the win, but only if the maestro manages to grab second place. 😁

stormybadger8 said:It’s kind of wild that Jenson Button has never actually stood on the podium at Indianapolis Motor Speedway...😁

Who knows, maybe this is finally the year.🤣
It would be absolute comedy if he pulled it off in one of those absolute garbage McLarens instead of doing it with Brawn.😁

Right... as if both Red Bulls, both Ferraris, and both Mercedes-Benz cars wouldn't be fighting tooth and nail for a spot on the podium even if they were struggling. Heck, even if both Lotus cars dropped out, the field is still deep enough.☕

As for the weather, it looks like we might get some rain on Friday, but otherwise, it's just going to be pouring. Then again, you can never really count on anything when you're dealing with an Island climate.

I’m just hoping they make at least three pit stops mandatory—anything to stop this from getting predictable too early.

Edward Howard2 said:Ugh... I better not forget to drop my race prediction after qualifying 😁
My last prediction stirred up so much drama that people were still arguing about it a week after the checkered flag. 😂

And don't you worry, my lovely fans, I won't let you down—you're definitely getting a prediction for this race too... 😍

Looking at all the "wishful thinking" predictions coming in so far... honestly, I’d sign off on one where Mark Webber takes the win, but only if the maestro manages to grab second place. 😁

You're going to disappoint me, because you're killing the whole point of watching the race.

Why even bother watching when you'll just spoil everything with your perfectly accurate predictions? At least, if we're judging by that last one.

Everything you predicted the day before actually happened.
The fun of watching the race? Completely ruined.

I honestly think Ferrari is going to cruise to a win here, provided the weather stays clear. The track layout is packed with those high-speed corners that this year's Ferrari setup absolutely loves—plus, they shouldn't have any trouble managing their tire degradation.
Besides, I can't help but feel like these next two races are going to be absolute game-changers for the championship standings. It’ll either be Fernando Alonso making a massive dent in that points gap, or we might see Sebastian Vettel sliding down toward fourth place.
Maybe I'm getting ahead of myself with the predictions, but hey... if Red Bull shows up with a fast car on these "aero-heavy" tracks, it would mean they finally cracked the code on their tire issues.

This marks the 600th race for The Williams F1 team. It was actually back at Indianapolis Motor Speedway where they managed to snag their very first win.
To make this milestone even more special, the team is bringing on a sponsor to help us all celebrate in style.

The Williams F1 team is excited to share that they're teaming up with one of the most iconic names in luxury spirits, Dom Pérignon, just in time for the upcoming United States Grand Prix.

Tyler Bennett5 said:This marks the 600th race for The Williams F1 team. It was actually back at Indianapolis Motor Speedway where they managed to snag their very first win.
To make this milestone even more special, the team is bringing on a sponsor to help us all celebrate in style.

The Williams F1 team is excited to share that they're teaming up with one of the most iconic names in luxury spirits, Dom Pérignon, just in time for the upcoming United States Grand Prix.

If they catch some rain, dodge a massive pileup at the start, and everything just goes right—maybe then they'll actually need that Champagne brands stuff.😁

Nathan Jones98 said:If they catch some rain, dodge a massive pileup at the start, and everything just goes right—maybe then they'll actually need that Champagne brands stuff.😁

From what I can gather, that sponsor is going to be most visible on Saturday once qualifying wraps up.
Everything will be tasted and celebrated in due time. Besides, nobody is really expecting much this Sunday anyway. If some miracle happens and we actually get a result, at least we'll have that official F1 champagne to toast with.

Bernie and Pirelli will sort it out😁
If they pulled it off for a birthday, they can handle the 600th race😬

It feels like even Bernie Ecclestone can't save them this season.
They’d need help from at least Romain Grosjean, Sergio Perez, and someone working behind the scenes just to ensure each driver manages to knock three or four people out of the race.
If those three couldn't pull it off, then Pastor Maldonado would probably just dive in and sacrifice himself for Valtteri Bottas.

stormybadger8 said:Bernie and Pirelli will sort it out😁
If they pulled it off for a birthday, they can handle the 600th race😬

Even God can't help Pastor Maldonado.

Tyler Bennett5 said:This marks the 600th race for The Williams F1 team. It was actually back at Indianapolis Motor Speedway where they managed to snag their very first win.
To make this milestone even more special, the team is bringing on a sponsor to help us all celebrate in style.

The Williams F1 team is excited to share that they're teaming up with one of the most iconic names in luxury spirits, Dom Pérignon, just in time for the upcoming United States Grand Prix.

I wonder if anyone else has been thinking about this lately? It feels like there’s a certain energy shifting, doesn't it? Sometimes you just have to step back and look at the bigger picture. What do you all think? kaže:
If they manage to catch a bit of rain, they might just dodge those rocky turns right at the start. And hey, if nothing else goes sideways for them, who knows? They might actually earn themselves that bottle of champagne after all. 😁

I have a feeling we won't be seeing many opportunities to raise a glass anytime soon.

Jason Campbell70 said:Even God can't help Pastor Maldonado.

Believe me, he could probably knock out four or five drivers from the race all by himself without any help.

Drew Bennett68 said:

I wonder if anyone else has been thinking about this lately? It feels like there’s a certain energy shifting, doesn't it? Sometimes you just have to step back and look at the bigger picture. What do you all think? kaže:
If they manage to catch a bit of rain, they might just dodge those rocky turns right at the start. And hey, if nothing else goes sideways for them, who knows? They might actually earn themselves that bottle of champagne after all. 😁

I have a feeling we won't be seeing many opportunities to raise a glass anytime soon.

As I already mentioned, the real celebration happens on Saturday after qualifying.

Edward Howard2 said:Ugh... I better not forget to drop my race prediction after qualifying 😁
My last prediction stirred up so much drama that people were still arguing about it a week after the checkered flag. 😂

And don't you worry, my lovely fans, I won't let you down—you're definitely getting a prediction for this race too... 😍

Looking at all the "wishful thinking" predictions coming in so far... honestly, I’d sign off on one where Mark Webber takes the win, but only if the maestro manages to grab second place. 😁

That isn't just a wish; it's a vision. 🙂

Joseph Peterson8 said:That isn't just a wish; it's a vision. 🙂

Speaking of visions... I had this dream a few nights ago. I saw a dark car wrecked right on the starting grid, while two Ferraris and a Red Bull were locked in a battle for the lead.

Maybe it was Vettel's car that crashed. Maybe Webber takes the win, Alonso finishes second, and Felipe Massa takes third.

Signed, Pilastradamus. 😍

Drew Bennett68 said:I honestly think Ferrari is going to cruise to a win here, provided the weather stays clear. The track layout is packed with those high-speed corners that this year's Ferrari setup absolutely loves—plus, they shouldn't have any trouble managing their tire degradation.
Besides, I can't help but feel like these next two races are going to be absolute game-changers for the championship standings. It’ll either be Fernando Alonso making a massive dent in that points gap, or we might see Sebastian Vettel sliding down toward fourth place.
Maybe I'm getting ahead of myself with the predictions, but hey... if Red Bull shows up with a fast car on these "aero-heavy" tracks, it would mean they finally cracked the code on their tire issues.

So you think Spain is the key? Sure, on paper, this looks like a win for Ferrari. I’m guessing the tire strategy is going to be just as much of a gamble as it was back in Spain.
I just can't wrap my head around the idea of us seeing four pit stops again. Word on the street is the track surface isn't nearly as abrasive this time around, and since the pit lane is such a slog—we're looking at about 25 seconds in there—it feels more like a two or three stop race to me.

So, now we’re left wondering: what's the deal with the upgrades?
Three weeks have flown by, and I’m betting we’ll see a decent haul of upgrades soon. I'm honestly curious to see how Lotus plans to play this. We might get an official word from Pilastradamus tomorrow.

Don't forget how much Red Bull has owned this track over the years. It didn't happen by accident. This circuit just plays right into their hands. It’s clear that the layout rewards exactly what makes them elite: their damn aerodynamics.
Beating Red Bull at Indianapolis would actually matter more than just taking the win itself.

Drew Bennett68 said:I honestly think Ferrari is going to cruise to a win here, provided the weather stays clear. The track layout is packed with those high-speed corners that this year's Ferrari setup absolutely loves—plus, they shouldn't have any trouble managing their tire degradation.
Besides, I can't help but feel like these next two races are going to be absolute game-changers for the championship standings. It’ll either be Fernando Alonso making a massive dent in that points gap, or we might see Sebastian Vettel sliding down toward fourth place.
Maybe I'm getting ahead of myself with the predictions, but hey... if Red Bull shows up with a fast car on these "aero-heavy" tracks, it would mean they finally cracked the code on their tire issues.

It’s about time Ferrari actually starts using Massa for something useful. And I don't mean just picking up easy points to pad the standings—I mean putting him in a position to actually fight for podiums.

Look, it all comes down to one thing: neutralizing Vettel’s advantage. If Alonso can somehow pull ahead, that win would be the ultimate prize—a glimmer of hope in this whole fight. But if Vettel takes it? We're probably looking at the championship being decided before the summer break even hits. I'm talking about the next two real tracks, especially this upcoming one.
Alonso drove a hell of a race in Canada. I’m looking for actual consistency here, not this constant back-and-forth speculation.

The whole Webber situation is pretty interesting. I’m expecting even less patience for Vettel from here on out.

If there’s any track out there that actually suits Nando, it’s gotta be Silverstone. This place has just so many killer turns.

The forecast for this weekend at Indianapolis is looking pretty partly cloudy. If the weather holds up and stays dry, I’m putting my money on the German.

Amanda Kelly said:So you think Spain is the key? Sure, on paper, this looks like a win for Ferrari. I’m guessing the tire strategy is going to be just as much of a gamble as it was back in Spain.
I just can't wrap my head around the idea of us seeing four pit stops again. Word on the street is the track surface isn't nearly as abrasive this time around, and since the pit lane is such a slog—we're looking at about 25 seconds in there—it feels more like a two or three stop race to me.

So, now we’re left wondering: what's the deal with the upgrades?
Three weeks have flown by, and I’m betting we’ll see a decent haul of upgrades soon. I'm honestly curious to see how Lotus plans to play this. We might get an official word from Pilastradamus tomorrow.

Don't forget how much Red Bull has owned this track over the years. It didn't happen by accident. This circuit just plays right into their hands. It’s clear that the layout rewards exactly what makes them elite: their damn aerodynamics.
Beating Red Bull at Indianapolis would actually matter more than just taking the win itself.

It’s about time Ferrari actually starts using Massa for something useful. And I don't mean just picking up easy points to pad the standings—I mean putting him in a position to actually fight for podiums.

Look, it all comes down to one thing: neutralizing Vettel’s advantage. If Alonso can somehow pull ahead, that win would be the ultimate prize—a glimmer of hope in this whole fight. But if Vettel takes it? We're probably looking at the championship being decided before the summer break even hits. I'm talking about the next two real tracks, especially this upcoming one.
Alonso drove a hell of a race in Canada. I’m looking for actual consistency here, not this constant back-and-forth speculation.

The whole Webber situation is pretty interesting. I’m expecting even less patience for Vettel from here on out.

Lotus showed up with open DRD air intakes and a different monkey seat. Just a hunch, but maybe we'll finally see that DRD in action. Even if it's just during some free practice sessions.

Ferrari already debuted a few minor tweaks today. Front brakes and the rear wing.

Mercedes also arrived with a slightly modified rear wing.

McLaren turned up with new decals. 🤣🙏

McLaren is interesting to watch.
The MP4-27 was incredibly fast at the end of its run.
The MP4-28 is basically just an MP4-27 with pullrod front suspension.
The MP4-28 is a disaster—one of the worst McLarens in years.
And the worst part? They aren't fixing it.

It was a somewhat similar story with Ferrari last season.
The F2012 had issues too, across the board.
Then suddenly... the Italians pulled it together. After race five or six, the F2012 actually looked decent, and Alonso climbed to the top of the driver standings.
But then again... those Italians can be sloppy, disorganized, and defeatist.

Something is rotten at McLaren. I doubt the current lineup can fix things enough to get them back to where they belong.

Regardless, tomorrow we finally find out who actually worked over the last three weeks... and who was just coasting.