What Can Raikkonen Do Tomorrow?

What Can Raikkonen Do Tomorrow?#35591

By Stephen - 15 Mar 08, 04:24

- 15 Mar 08, 04:24#35591

I think he will line up fifteenth for tomorrow's race due to Glock's gearbox issue. Does anyone believe we'll see him in the points, or even on the podium?

Re: What Can Raikkonen Do Tomorrow?#35592

By allenblue - 15 Mar 08, 04:30

- 15 Mar 08, 04:30#35592

i hope he would be top 3..if no mistake made tomorrow...but BMW is so fast out of everyone's expectation.. :roll:

so far..not so far..

Re: What Can Raikkonen Do Tomorrow?#35593

By texasmr2 - 15 Mar 08, 04:35

- 15 Mar 08, 04:35#35593

I will predict that Kimi cut's through the backmarker's fairly quickly and he will score point's. Hopefully with a good race strategy he can break into the top 4.

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Re: What Can Raikkonen Do Tomorrow?#35594

By allenblue - 15 Mar 08, 04:45

- 15 Mar 08, 04:45#35594

I will predict that Kimi cut's through the backmarker's fairly quickly and he will score point's. Hopefully with a good race strategy he can break into the top 4.

but why ferrari looks so relax..

so far..not so far..

Re: What Can Raikkonen Do Tomorrow?#35596

By phren - 15 Mar 08, 04:53

- 15 Mar 08, 04:53#35596

Hamilton and Kovi were superb. Massa looked good but those FIAt gremlins got out of the box again for Kimi. BMW obviously done a lot of work lately.
Only 1 breakdown, FIAt.

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Re: What Can Raikkonen Do Tomorrow?#35598

By texasmr2 - 15 Mar 08, 05:00

- 15 Mar 08, 05:00#35598

I will predict that Kimi cut's through the backmarker's fairly quickly and he will score point's. Hopefully with a good race strategy he can break into the top 4.

but why ferrari looks so relax..

Maybe because they are holding better card's than they are showing :wink:

!!
IMHO they dont look relaxed as you say and one must remember it is only the first race of the season. It is going to be an AWESOME season!

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Re: What Can Raikkonen Do Tomorrow?#35600

By vegas - 15 Mar 08, 05:33

- 15 Mar 08, 05:33#35600

Kimi never got a proper chance to show what the F2008 could do and Massa wouldn't risk another incident during the battle of pole, nor should he have. Which means the Ferrari's are faster then what they appeared, which means Kimi shouldn't have any difficulty getting into the points and possibly get a podium. IMO it will really come down to how all these drivers can maintain focus through the entire length of the race without making errors. Kimi seems if anything to increase focus the longer he races, unlike many other drivers..

Re: What Can Raikkonen Do Tomorrow?#35605

By Sam-KK24 - 15 Mar 08, 08:24

- 15 Mar 08, 08:24#35605

Top 5

Kubica will be up their. I know that the new BMW suited his driving style, but I didn't know that they would be this quick out of the blocks

Re: What Can Raikkonen Do Tomorrow?#35607

By racechick - 15 Mar 08, 09:56

- 15 Mar 08, 09:56#35607

Top 5

Kubica will be up their. I know that the new BMW suited his driving style, but I didn't know that they would be this quick out of the blocks

Yes hats off to BMW it will be them troubling Lewis not the Ferraris tomorrow :wink:

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Re: What Can Raikkonen Do Tomorrow?#35624

By McLaren Fan - 15 Mar 08, 12:39

- 15 Mar 08, 12:39#35624

I think Raikkonen is on for some points. I don't see McLaren, BMW and Massa giving away too much (unless they've mechanical issues or are involved in an incident of some kind), so I don't think he's in for a podium no matter how well he drives.

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Re: What Can Raikkonen Do Tomorrow?#35632

By madbrad - 15 Mar 08, 14:14

- 15 Mar 08, 14:14#35632

Kubica must be very light. Early stop, no podium for him save attrition.

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Re: What Can Raikkonen Do Tomorrow?#35634

By Denthúl - 15 Mar 08, 15:15

- 15 Mar 08, 15:15#35634

Kubica must be very light. Early stop, no podium for him save attrition.

Not necessarily. Remember that we don't actually know much about the BMW's pace over various fuel loads because, apparently, they only really ran full tanks throughout winter testing. It's only now that we're starting to see what they can do, but I wouldn't be surprised if there's more. If his pit stops are well-timed, he could get third place easily enough, and if he's not in too early on his first stop, I wouldn't be surprised to see him hold on to second. Heidfeld will give Massa a hard time, too, so I think BMW will definitely come away from this weekend with a nice points haul provided nothing goes wrong.

I'm also happy to see the Hondas in a decent position. I know Rubens is only tenth because of Glock's penalties, but that's still good and if he goes well, has no problems and maybe some drivers in front have issues, he could get some points. Also, there's every chance he might be on a one-stop strategy, seeing as he didn't have to take part in Q3.

Re: What Can Raikkonen Do Tomorrow?#35636

By al4x - 15 Mar 08, 16:41

- 15 Mar 08, 16:41#35636

best i think is 6th, unless theres a retirement from bmw/mc/ferrari

Re: What Can Raikkonen Do Tomorrow?#35639

By Mr.Conte - 15 Mar 08, 17:04

- 15 Mar 08, 17:04#35639

Kimi / Ferrari will run a one stop plan for Kimi's car.
They are faster on large fuel loads than the rest.
Massa will run a 2 stop plan and run one of the McClarens into the ground.
If no one tries to block Kimi, he will finish 3rd but, both Ferraris will be in the points.
Kimi is at his best with something to chase.
Massa will push Hamilton into making a mistake but Hamilton will point.

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Re: What Can Raikkonen Do Tomorrow?#35645

By racechick - 15 Mar 08, 18:07

- 15 Mar 08, 18:07#35645

Kimi / Ferrari will run a one stop plan for Kimi's car.
They are faster on large fuel loads than the rest.
Massa will run a 2 stop plan and run one of the McClarens into the ground.
If no one tries to block Kimi, he will finish 3rd but, both Ferraris will be in the points.
Kimi is at his best with something to chase.
Massa will push Hamilton into making a mistake but Hamilton will point.

Massa has to catch Hamilton first :wink:

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