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[FRAFPDD]

I just realised something that could be absolutely crucial in how the championship plays out....
olatil
Firstly, since i believe Hockenheim BOTH (but mostly webber) Red have succumbed to absolutely awful race starts, webber lost 3/4 places in Monza an 4/5 in Spa. whats more is that there is an article i shall find for you all in which horner talks solely about these race starts, now a wholie article on race starts shows the seriousness of the problem, he was also quoted in this article saying " we dont know why maybe its the car setup or traction settings" I got a feeling they may have this problem for at least the next two races or so. Even more so with the lack of overtaking at singapore etc their starts may be their downfall.
Bul
Secondly, with all the tracks suiting RBR greatly, the likelihood is of a 1-2 grid for RB. Now Webber and Vettel are the two most volatile race pairing on the grid, this could mean that even with a good start from both they could puncture tyres and crash each other in the rest of the race.

I dunno about you guys but this has happened all season long, and the bad race starts only from about halfway, it seems Red Bull might not be in the best position to win the championship after all...

[nish2280]

I just realised something that could be absolutely crucial in how the championship plays out....
olatil
Firstly, since i believe Hockenheim BOTH (but mostly webber) Red have succumbed to absolutely awful race starts, webber lost 3/4 places in Monza an 4/5 in Spa. whats more is that there is an article i shall find for you all in which horner talks solely about these race starts, now a wholie article on race starts shows the seriousness of the problem, he was also quoted in this article saying " we dont know why maybe its the car setup or traction settings" I got a feeling they may have this problem for at least the next two races or so. Even more so with the lack of overtaking at singapore etc their starts may be their downfall.
Bul
Secondly, with all the tracks suiting RBR greatly, the likelihood is of a 1-2 grid for RB. Now Webber and Vettel are the two most volatile race pairing on the grid, this could mean that even with a good start from both they could puncture tyres and crash each other in the rest of the race.

I dunno about you guys but this has happened all season long, and the bad race starts only from about halfway, it seems Red Bull might not be in the best position to win the championship after all...

What is "olatil" ?

Bad starts seems to be a characteristic of the RB6 or maybe its just a coincidence. Which i doubt but is very possible.

I guess it will make Quali even more important for them but i dont see it being too great of a factor because if they can play their pitstops right they could just end up achieving good results.

Also i would consider Abu Dhabi as a track better suited to the McLarens. maybe just me :\

[KyrosV]

Ive noticed that the Red Bulls in the lead are great cars and run away from the pack. But once they are stuck behind a ferrari or Mclaren then they are dog meat. So basically a poor start on the grid losses them the race. Their best chance is starting 1-2 on the grid.

[nish2280]

Ive noticed that the Red Bulls in the lead are great cars and run away from the pack. But once they are stuck behind a ferrari or Mclaren then they are dog meat. So basically a poor start on the grid losses them the race. Their best chance is starting 1-2 on the grid.

That applies for everyone.

[Hammer278]

Yeah, it's the main reason why Redbull have looked quite silly this season, with all their poles and not that many race wins to show for it. Still, 6 in total, not too shabby.

The race is on for McLaren/Ferrari to go for the 3rd position on the grid, it could well be 2nd or even 1st by the first corner due to Redbull starts.