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[Hammer278]

Not sure who it was but I couldn't let it go... someone here said that pole didn't mean squat in Singapore.

2011 Vettel wins, starts from pole.
2010 Alonso wins, starts from pole
2009 Hamilton wins, starts from pole
2008 Alonso wins, starts from ... erm 15th, but wins dues to a bit of divine intervention.

Let's not jinx it...anyway, whoever said it doesn't mean squat probably doesn't know wtf he's talking about as usual.

Btw, are you trying to say Flavio is God/an Angel?

[What's Burning?]

Flavio Briatore's divine is he?

I think under the current fragile tyres, KERS and DRS combo', pole may not be as vital as it has been in the past. All depends on the weather and when the inevitable safety car appears.

What's different this year with KERS? What's different this year with DRS? What's different this year with the Pirelli tires?

[andrew]

It's the combination of the 3 and the lack of the EBD. Everything's been closer this season.

[What's Burning?]

It's the combination of the 3 and the lack of the EBD. Everything's been closer this season.

But all the teams had EBD taken away, and last year when Vettel did what he usually did, and what others have usually done in Singapore since it began, all three KERS, DRS and Pirelli combination was also in place.

Anyway, let's see if Lewis is the first to break the pattern.

[f1ea]

Mclaren have been saying they're going for pole all week. You could tell Lewis was going for that, and he was actually pretty close to wrecking it at least twice. For some reason, Vettel looked more into bringing it home. Who knows what reason there is; but considering where Vettel started in Spa and where he finished, it seems he's rather chill.

Ferrari has very good starts. Massa had such a good one in Monza, dont think he was counting on that he could have passed Lewis. So as long as Alonso has a clean start... Its just sit and hope the time bomb goes off in front of him.

Vettel, Maldonado, Lewis or Alonso can take the win.

[vaptin]

Alonso's managed wins from well below 5th, gotta go for the podium at least here though.

But Ferrari had some botched upgrades, so once they get those working they ought to be more competitive.

[Scooter185]

Flavio Briatore's divine is he?

I think under the current fragile tyres, KERS and DRS combo', pole may not be as vital as it has been in the past. All depends on the weather and when the inevitable safety car appears.

The tires have made pole position more important this year, especially on a tight street circuit, being out front is key to managing the tire wear. Pit stops and the safety car are going to be the big factors I think.

[LewEngBridewell]

Flavio Briatore presents the Italian "Apprentice", you know.

[geetface9]

I picked maldonado to win in the f1 pool. Might be a bit crazy but he usually has raw race pace. The incidents tho... let's not go there I think hamilton might just let him by realistically getting 18 points vs 0 points at this point in the championship is a much better option!

[Nin-Chin]

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/ ... 13824.html
Race sims on Friday - @LewisHamilton quickest, 0.3secs, @alo_oficial and @JensonButton, 0.3secs then Vettel

[LewEngBridewell]

Behold, ladies and gentlemen, for here is Eddie Jordan, proudly presenting his shirt for today's coverage of the Grand Prix. He's made an extra special effort, for today, he'll be doing the podium interviews!

[andrew]

Has he no shame?

[Nin-Chin]

Some great features in today's show. Kov v Ham v Senna on the Austin track. Jenson on Singapore and DC gives a lesson in driving an F1 car. @LeeMcKenzieF1 4 minutes ago
Who will win!

[LewEngBridewell]

Gearbox change for Senna, will start 5 places back.

[Nin-Chin]

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