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[Fred_C_Dobbs]

Hulk had nothing to lose. His pole is, what, three seconds slower than Vettel yesterday in the dry? The track was drying quickly and the WDC hopefuls all were being a tad more cautious.

[texasmr2]

Hulk had nothing to lose. His pole is, what, three seconds slower than Vettel yesterday in the dry? The track was drying quickly and the WDC hopefuls all were being a tad more cautious.

Maybe so maybe not.

[Amanda]

Hulk had nothing to lose. His pole is, what, three seconds slower than Vettel yesterday in the dry? The track was drying quickly and the WDC hopefuls all were being a tad more cautious.

Ooh, you're such a kill joy

[Denthúl]

FANTASTIC FANTASTIC FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!
The first pole for Williams in 100 GP's!!!!!!

A special occasion. I'll drink to that.

[scotty]

I still can't quite believe it. Basically Hulkenburg either had a higher downforce setup or he just completely nailed it... and you have to suspect the latter as he was nowhere really until then. It's such a huge spanner in the works for the title contenders, imagine if Hulk keeps the lead, then we'll have all 4 of them (probably) backed up behind him. Not to mention the fact that there's usually first lap retirements...

But numbers 2,4 and 6 will start on the dirty side, won't they? Or the rain today might have affected and washed it clear so everyone has the same circumstances in the start?

Well, consider that the track had a dry line at the end of the session... it might give an advantage, hard to say. Support races might take some rubber off and lessen the advantage. No substitute for a good start though.

Hulk had nothing to lose. His pole is, what, three seconds slower than Vettel yesterday in the dry? The track was drying quickly and the WDC hopefuls all were being a tad more cautious.

And Hulkenberg made a complete fool of them all really.

[Big Azza]

This could actually change the championship... in Vettel's favour!

1. Vet 2. Hulk 3. Webber 4. Hamilton 5. Alo and Vettel's back in the hunt then...

Sorry, don't mean to detract from Hulkenburg's pole. That is something so special for me to watch.

But Vettel - (Ah - another day.... )

[CarBore]

That was outstanding my Hulk. Sure the WDC guys might have had more to lose, but that doesn't net you over a second deficit to a car that is fundamentally slower than your own and driven by a rookie

[f1ea]

WTF Hulkenberg is on pole??!!
I thought it was the beers at work.......................

[darwin dali]

Nice one of Nico Hülkenberg - to think this young gun is fighting to stay in F1 and his future with Williams is still not secured

[nish2280]

I think the Hulk and Button should exchange cars. One deserves it much more than the other.

[Denthúl]

Nice one of Nico Hülkenberg - to think this young gun is fighting to stay in F1 and his future with Williams is still not secured

Yes, it's crazy. Williams' driver line-up should not even be in question. What they have right now is solid, they just need to focus on building a great car.

[ivey]

I think the Hulk and Button should exchange cars. One deserves it much more than the other.

as in Pulp Fiction they said "Let's not start duckling each others' d*cks quite yet". I'm not taking anything away from Hulkenberg today, he was class of its own but we have to look at the big picture, Barrichello has twice the points he has atm.

[Flux]

Hulk had nothing to lose. His pole is, what, three seconds slower than Vettel yesterday in the dry? The track was drying quickly and the WDC hopefuls all were being a tad more cautious.

I don't understand why you point out the difference between a long practice session in the dry and a qualy session that 1. green track 2. wet for a majority and even then not properly dry.

lets compare Korean practice to race pace while we are at it.


its a stunning result for hulkenberg and Williams. and doesn't need to be detracted from

[texasmr2]

Predictions since they seem to be par for the course .

1. The Hulk makes a fantastic start.
2. Vettel takes out Webberat T1 trying to compensate for such a poor start .
3. Hamilton uses that to his advantage to take the lead from The Hulk.
4. Alonso stalks Hamilton close enough to either pass him on track or in the pits and secures the WDC.

Hey it could happen !

Nice one of Nico Hülkenberg - to think this young gun is fighting to stay in F1 and his future with Williams is still not secured

I know!!!

[FRAFPDD]

I think the Hulk and Button should exchange cars. One deserves it much more than the other.

i agree, buttons too good for mclaren.