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[McLaren]

when are fuel loads released?

Normally about this time,but quali was a couple of hours later.So working on that about 20.30 gmt.Unless they speed it up so they can go to bed

[JamesD89]

when are fuel loads released?

Normally about this time,but quali was a couple of hours later.So working on that about 20.30 gmt.Unless they speed it up so they can go to bed

Or so they can squeeze in 9 holes on the amazing looking floodlit golf course

[Jabberwocky]

I am surprised that no one is saying rubens crashed on purpose in Schumy/monaco style.

I think the red flag was the way to go as none of the other cars could of set a faster time anyway

[scotty]

I am surprised that no one is saying rubens crashed on purpose in Schumy/monaco style.

I think the red flag was the way to go as none of the other cars could of set a faster time anyway

Just to stir the pot, i'd say that Barrichello could have dragged his car to a safer area, but didn't cause people were on faster laps and he'd have fallen back....

[Jabberwocky]

I am surprised that no one is saying rubens crashed on purpose in Schumy/monaco style.

I think the red flag was the way to go as none of the other cars could of set a faster time anyway

Just to stir the pot, i'd say that Barrichello could have dragged his car to a safer area, but didn't cause people were on faster laps and he'd have fallen back....

maybe with the knock on the back end meant that the gear box/driveshaft was damaged.

with 26 seconds I am sure there would of not been enough time to bring the yellows back in anyway

[Denthúl]

Weights are out.

Pos Driver Weight (kg)
1. Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 660.5
2. Vettel Red Bull-Renault 651.0
3. Rosberg Williams-Toyota 657.5
4. Webber Red Bull-Renault 654.5
5. Barrichello Brawn-Mercedes 655.5
6. Alonso Renault 658.0
7. Glock Toyota 660.5
8. Heidfeld BMW-Sauber 650.0
9. Kubica BMW-Sauber 664.0
10. Kovalainen McLaren-Mercedes 664.5
11. Nakajima Williams-Toyota 680.7
12. Button Brawn-Mercedes 683.0
13. Raikkonen Ferrari 680.5
14. Buemi Toro Rosso-Ferrari 678.0
15. Trulli Toyota 690.9
16. Sutil Force India-Mercedes 693.0
17. Alguersuari Toro Rosso-Ferrari 683.5
18. Fisichella Ferrari 678.5
19. Grosjean Renault 683.0
20. Liuzzi Force India-Mercedes 656.0

Rosberg looks good for second place at least, and could challenge Hamilton. Vettel is light and if he gets jumped at the start by anyone then his race is likely to be very difficult. Webber could jump him again. Barrichello really needs to make up as many places as possible at the start with his fuel load, however he still runs the risk of Button getting ahead of him. Then again, Button will more than likely end up behind Raikkonen at least and if he gets stuck behind Nakajima for several laps, he could be toast.

Without a safety car, tomorrow's podium will include Hamilton, Rosberg and Alonso but not necessarily in that order

[cap-dude]

I am surprised that no one is saying rubens crashed on purpose in Schumy/monaco style.

I think the red flag was the way to go as none of the other cars could of set a faster time anyway

I mentioned it, and am I sure everyone thought the same.

Really I want to know what the fuel loads are, since it was mentioned that Lewis is heavy, and the Red Bulls are light. If so, we haven't got much of a race and it'll be Lewis all the way. Fuel weight should be out soon enough anyway.

*edit* darn!

[Frosty]

Well Lewis is in the pound seat i just hope he gets the Job done Rosberg will be closely challenging him I expect.

[McLaren Fan]

Hamilton is looking best placed in theory, and things should work out better than they have done in practice recently, as McLaren's race pace should be better and the opposition does look to be lesser.

[Denthúl]

Interestingly, there isn't a stewards' document on the FIA website regarding Barrichello's gearbox penalty...

[JamesD89]

Anyone else think Raikkonen's likely to be in the points at the end of the first lap?

[scotty]

Anyone else think Raikkonen's likely to be in the points at the end of the first lap?

The way he's been going recently...

Hamilton is looking good for tomorrow, his lap was much better than i anticipated!

[Jim Riven]

Anyone else think Raikkonen's likely to be in the points at the end of the first lap?

More than likely, Button will be true to form and drop 5 places at the start, Nakajima will spin off after a fine getaway, Barrichellos gear box will drop out and Kovalain will forget to drive fast.

[JamesD89]

Anyone else think Raikkonen's likely to be in the points at the end of the first lap?

More than likely, Button will be true to form and drop 5 places at the start, Nakajima will spin off after a fine getaway, Barrichellos gear box will drop out and Kovalain will forget to drive fast.

Haha, Heikki will still be loading up the shopping when the lights go out.

I'd like to see Fisichella get a decent result - he was only 5 places off Kimi today, if he did that when Kimi was on the podium he'd be doing a good job. I think he'll crack it before the end of the year all the same.

[Amanda]

Fuel adjusted grid

1 Lewis Hamilton (lap 17)
2 Nico Rosberg +0.553secs (lap 16)
3 Sebastian Vettel +0.617 (lap 14)
4 Mark Webber +1.023 (lap 15)
5 Rubens Barrichello +1.097 (lap 16)
6 Fernando Alonso +1.243 (lap 17)
7 Timo Glock +1.289 (lap 17)
8 Robert Kubica +1.511 (lap 19)
9 Nick Heidfeld +1.752 (lap 14)
10 Heikki Kovalainen +1.759 (lap 19)