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[Nin-Chin]

Where can I find data on the top speeds for different cars?

Here:

http://www.formula1.com/results/season/ ... _trap.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[vlad]

Both Hamilton and Vettel stopped near the very end of the lap. Now, this is an interesting question: why the hell did the teams stop them? I mean, seriously, be realistic, you will get the penalty 1 way or another.

[vaptin]

Both Hamilton and Vettel stopped near the very end of the lap. Now, this is an interesting question: why the hell did the teams stop them? I mean, seriously, be realistic, you will get the penalty 1 way or another.

Engine damage if they run completely out of petrol maybe? You could be right though, especially in Vettel's case, it should have been clear what was going to happen,

[vlad]

Where can I find data on the top speeds for different cars?

Here:

http://www.formula1.com/results/season/ ... _trap.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Interesting to see how both Red Bulls and McLarens were slow, concentrating on the downforce.

[Denthúl]

Both Hamilton and Vettel stopped near the very end of the lap. Now, this is an interesting question: why the hell did the teams stop them? I mean, seriously, be realistic, you will get the penalty 1 way or another.

I'm pretty sure Hamilton didn't have any fuel to complete the lap.

With Vettel, I'm not sure. Maybe they didn't know exactly how much was left and they thought that the technical issue would be good enough reason for stopping out on track.

[vlad]

Both Hamilton and Vettel stopped near the very end of the lap. Now, this is an interesting question: why the hell did the teams stop them? I mean, seriously, be realistic, you will get the penalty 1 way or another.

Engine damage if they run completely out of petrol maybe? You could be right though, especially in Vettel's case, it should have been clear what was going to happen,

Well, with that amount of fuel they could have easily bring it home. We are talking about 2 corners...

[Hammer278]

Perhaps you'd like to respond to the content of the argument, rather than it's presentation?

There was no argument...I watch F1 for the racing and I support Hamilton. The argument you presented was stupid, since I've been watching the sport since 1998 and have the right to criticize a team which negatively influences a driver I support. There's no rule saying I should call out all the faults of teams and drivers on the grid, since I'm not paid to be a judge or jury on the sport.

[FerrariFan63]

Where can I find data on the top speeds for different cars?

http://www.fia.com/en-GB/mediacentre/f1 ... ation.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Under the Timing Information section.

Thanks.

Interesting to note that the highest qualifiers tended to have relatively low trap speeds. With the exception of Maldonado who may be behind drivers with much slower top speeds once DRS is allowed. That could be interesting.

[vaptin]

Perhaps you'd like to respond to the content of the argument, rather than it's presentation?

There was no argument...I watch F1 for the racing and I support Hamilton. The argument you presented was stupid, since I've been watching the sport since 1998 and have the right to criticize a team which negatively influences a driver I support. There's no rule saying I should call out all the faults of teams and drivers on the grid, since I'm not paid to be a judge or jury on the sport.

No, but you seemed highly interested in the event in question (well highly interested relative to normal levels of interest on this forum), I kinda find it strange you make such a big differentiation, between, what Redbull did, and what McLaren did, although the events appear pretty similar based on who Lewis Hamilton drives for, I just think, in this case, the driver in question is pretty much irrelevant.

[Hammer278]

Perhaps you'd like to respond to the content of the argument, rather than it's presentation?

There was no argument...I watch F1 for the racing and I support Hamilton. The argument you presented was stupid, since I've been watching the sport since 1998 and have the right to criticize a team which negatively influences a driver I support. There's no rule saying I should call out all the faults of teams and drivers on the grid, since I'm not paid to be a judge or jury on the sport.

No, but you seemed highly interested in the event in question (well highly interested relative to normal levels of interest on this forum), I kinda find it strange you make such a big differentiation, between, what Redbull did, and what McLaren did, although the events appear pretty similar based on who Lewis Hamilton drives for, I just think, in this case, the driver in question is pretty much irrelevant.

I never denied that Redbull were idiots in this instance, so what are you on about? I just don't care! Does that cause you to lose sleep tonight? That's your problem, not mine.

[LewEngBridewell]

Missed quali, but the post-session events seem interesting. Vettel to start from the back. That makes things VERY interesting...

[Hammer278]

Where's andrew btw...seems to have dissapeared suddenly. I guess he'll be back when Vettel takes his next pole/win somewhere.

[Nin-Chin]

How it happened:

6pm: Qualifying finishes with Vettel stopping on-track after Turn 18.
8pm approx: Vettel exits stewards’ office, joined by Renault technicians and smiling.
9pm approx: Decision delayed as Charlie Whiting and FIA staff are dining.
10:02pm: Paddock feeling that news will be released in 15 minutes’ time.
10:19pm: Press told to wait for another five minutes.
10:28pm: Another five-minute wait predicted by media members.
10:30pm: Horner exits stewards’ office for second time; says decision now coming.
11:40 approx:It's announced than Vettel will start at the back.

[Nin-Chin]

Just for Lew

[LewEngBridewell]

Thank you very much indeed Nin-chin