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[Matkins]

With the extreme graining of the soft tyres, Autosport mentions 6 to 7 seconds a lap slower on shagged out softs, there could be some very strange strategies. In theory if we eventually have a race where the suitability of the two compounds is too different, that some teams might race on the better tyre, pit, race one lap, and then return for tyres again. I don't think we'll see that this weekend, but it could be getting close to that extreme scenario.

I don't think it'll ever get quite that extreme, not without the tyre supplier being totally negligent in regards to bringing suitable compounds. Graining on the soft compound this weekend will set in a lot faster than normal, but I'm guessing they'll still get 5 laps of fast times before they drastically fall off. We might see some very short stints on the soft tyre, and we may see some two stoppers. But I think the best tactic for some, perhaps those who have scraped into Q3 but aren't much hopefully of getting much higher, is to do Q3 on the hard compound so that they can start the race with a long stint and leap-frog all the front runners as they dash into the pits a lot earlier than normal.

[vaptin]

This sounds interesting:

Alonso had a number of off-course moments, and the Ferrari appeared very twitchy in the braking zones for the corners.

Nevertheless, it was notable that the Spanish double world champion set his fastest time on the same set of tyres and on the same run on which he had previously slid off the track on to the grass at Turn Four.

Highlights - Canadian GP practice one

"Overall the car is OK but in Istanbul I remember we were fourth, fifth in Friday practice and in qualifying we were out of Q2 so we need to stay focused and concentrated on Saturday because everything can change when everybody goes flat out in qualifying," said Alonso.

"We have been using these sessions to try the tyres, to work on the brakes - this circuit is very hard on the brakes.

"We just concentrated on the race situation and we didn't pay attention to the times because we know on Saturday everything can change."

The Spaniard said the car's occasional wayward behaviour had been caused by Ferrari experimenting with their brakes.

Button unsure over slow pace

"We know this is one of the key parts in the circuit, in terms of performance, because we know how much time you can gain in the braking zones," he added.

"We have been working on the brakes all day long, trying different materials and cooling levels, etc to make the car ready for Sunday. On those occasions it was not easy sometimes to brake, but I think it will be fine for Saturday."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsp ... 735986.stm

End of the race could get interesting, with brakes beginning to wear.

[scotty]

People WILL have brake problems and retire after spending time on full tanks, i'm absolutely sure of it.

[f1ea]

People WILL have brake problems and retire after spending time on full tanks, i'm absolutely sure of it.

Specially Red Bull.
So maybe it is a good oportunity for the couple of challengers to get a good podium or even a win. Other than Mclaren; maybe Kubica, Mercedes and Alonso have a good chance...

[McLaren]

Fingers crossed quali goes better than the afternoon practice session yesterday. .

[f1ea]

Fingers crossed quali goes better than the afternoon practice session yesterday. .

Who knows... maybe we'll see the first Q of the season ran on the hard tire.

[ivey]

Hamilton leads the way with a 0.6 faster lap time than Vettel did in Q2, seems like McLaren has found solutions to its problems.

[McLaren]

Hamilton leads the way with a 0.6 faster lap time than Vettel did in Q2, seems like McLaren has found solutions to its problems.

Lewis goes quicker still Fingers crossed Red bull aint doing their normal sand bagging.Its looking like ferrari really are back on the pace,Alonso high up again.

[f1ea]

Hamilton leads the way with a 0.6 faster lap time than Vettel did in Q2, seems like McLaren has found solutions to its problems.

Lewis goes quicker still Fingers crossed Red bull aint doing their normal sand bagging.Its looking like ferrari really are back on the pace,Alonso high up again.

Problem is not how quick can any of the cars go right now, we all know Red Bull and Mclaren have the fastest potential... but right now and for the race, the hope for non- Mclaren/Red Bull is how much graining in the long runs and how the brakes will handle.

[McLaren]

DC those shades fail think hes been with eddie too long

[McLaren]

Get in there awesome Lewis

Good to see Lotus getting nearer the established teams.Ferrair looking a lot quicker.

rofl Lewis pushes the car round

[TGLucario475]

I raised my arms as Hamilton came out of the final corner as I knew he had got it! And then to watch him SURF his car home was even better but just to top it off, doing a MARSHALL'S job and pushing the car! Reminds me of Grand Prix 2 for the PC when a driver retires and the driver pushes/pulls the car!

[ivey]

LLLLLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEWIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! Words can not describe my emotions, this is just great. I know we haven't won the race but McLaren was a second behind Red Bull at Bahrain at the beginning of the season and now pole position, I don't care whether the track suits us more than Red Bull, the improvement has been awesome.



I'm always so paranoid if something goes bad about McLaren so maybe you know, could it be a problem that Lewis did not have enough fuel in the tank. Is there any rule that you have to get to the pits after qualifying?

[AKR]

Get lost Lewis Hamilton! What a bulllshit pole. He is just like a bad smell that won't go away. I hope he scores no points in the race and I hope Button does poorly. The day there is no more McLaren will be a fantastic moment in F1 history!

[TGLucario475]

Get lost Lewis Hamilton! What a bulllshit pole. He is just like a bad smell that won't go away. I hope he scores no points in the race and I hope Button does poorly. The day there is no more McLaren will be a fantastic moment in F1 history!

Looks like someone is really jealous that their team isn't on pole and the day that Ferrari leave Formula One, there will be no more scandal's with the FIA!