2013 Airtel Indian Grand Prix - Formula 1

by **crl** Thu Oct 24, 2013 11:48 pm

This is likely the weekend where Sebastian Vettel joins Michael Schumacher and Juan Manuel Fangio as the only men in F1 history to win four World Drivers' Championships in a row. And make it only four four-time WDCs period, with Vettel joining Schumacher, Fangio, and Alain Prost (with Schumi and JMF having seven and five titles, respectively).

Vettel has led every lap in both Indian Grands Prix. Will someone put an end to that? Will this be the last Indian Grand Prix ever, with the race not being held next year, and Bernie trying to find an early 2015 date? At least that first question can be answered this weekend.

Fun fact: The commentary boxes at the circuit have no windows, and are apparently not at the circuit.

by navycook75 Fri Oct 25, 2013 12:10 am

crl wrote:Fun fact: The commentary boxes at the circuit have no windows, and are apparently not at the circuit.

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by PackerMan71 Fri Oct 25, 2013 12:17 am

VETTELWINSLOL

Good championship, Vettel.

Next.

by Spannerhead29 (Nelson) Fri Oct 25, 2013 10:34 am

crl wrote:Fun fact: The commentary boxes at the circuit have no windows, and are apparently not at the circuit.

Sounds like something a 3rd world country hosting an F1 race would do.

by **crl** Sat Oct 26, 2013 1:53 am

And now, the third practice is being held up by smog that's preventing the medical helicopter from taking off. Having a race in India is SUCH a great idea...

by navycook75 Sat Oct 26, 2013 2:20 am

crl wrote:And now, the third practice is being held up by smog that's preventing the medical helicopter from taking off. Having a race in India is SUCH a great idea...

I still think they should have a GP in North Korea but nobody listens to my awesome ideas.

It'll be better than India, that's for sure.

by Alta Sat Oct 26, 2013 2:28 am

crl wrote:And now, the third practice is being held up by smog that's preventing the medical helicopter from taking off. Having a race in India is SUCH a great idea...

>India

by navycook75 Sat Oct 26, 2013 5:54 am

And to the surprise of probably 3-4 people, Vettel has the pole. Rosberg will start second and Lewis Hamilton will start third.

also...

>Hulkenburg 7th
something lit a fire under his ass as of recent.

by BWard Sat Oct 26, 2013 6:09 am

navycook75 wrote:
>Hulkenburg 7th
something lit a fire under his ass as of recent.

Basically, he's fighting for his career in F1.

by navycook75 Sat Oct 26, 2013 6:12 am

BWardboy88 wrote:
navycook75 wrote:
>Hulkenburg 7th
something lit a fire under his ass as of recent.
Basically, he's fighting for his career in F1.

Well he's doing a damn good job at it.

by BWard Sat Oct 26, 2013 6:17 am

Also, Williams F1 Team fined £51,000 for this.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/24675949

by navycook75 Sat Oct 26, 2013 6:21 am

BWardboy88 wrote:Also, Williams F1 Team fined £51,000 for this.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/24675949

Well that's just nuts.

by Milan655 Sat Oct 26, 2013 10:31 am

BWardboy88 wrote:
navycook75 wrote:
>Hulkenburg 7th
something lit a fire under his ass as of recent.
Basically, he's fighting for his career in F1.

He already has a contract in 2014 Wink

by Spannerhead29 (Nelson) Sat Oct 26, 2013 10:32 am

Milan655 wrote:
BWardboy88 wrote:
navycook75 wrote:
>Hulkenburg 7th
something lit a fire under his ass as of recent.
Basically, he's fighting for his career in F1.
He already has a contract in 2014

But where?

by **Cynon** Sat Oct 26, 2013 11:25 am

navycook75 wrote:>Hulkenburg 7th
something lit a fire under his ass as of recent.

Pirelli is using the 2012 tires, and has been doing so for quite some time... the same tires Perez got a few podiums with. Not so shocking, now is it?

by Milan655 Sat Oct 26, 2013 2:30 pm

Spannerhead29 (Nelson) wrote:
Milan655 wrote:
BWardboy88 wrote:
navycook75 wrote:
>Hulkenburg 7th
something lit a fire under his ass as of recent.
Basically, he's fighting for his career in F1.
He already has a contract in 2014
But where?

Only one top team with an open seat now..

by BWard Sat Oct 26, 2013 2:35 pm

Milan655 wrote:
Spannerhead29 (Nelson) wrote:
Milan655 wrote:
BWardboy88 wrote:
navycook75 wrote:
>Hulkenburg 7th
something lit a fire under his ass as of recent.
Basically, he's fighting for his career in F1.
He already has a contract in 2014
But where?
Only one top team with an open seat now..

That would be Lotus. Or, Ferrari?

by Milan655 Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:09 pm

BWardboy88 wrote:
Milan655 wrote:
Spannerhead29 (Nelson) wrote:
Milan655 wrote:
BWardboy88 wrote:
navycook75 wrote:
>Hulkenburg 7th
something lit a fire under his ass as of recent.
Basically, he's fighting for his career in F1.
He already has a contract in 2014
But where?
Only one top team with an open seat now..
That would be Lotus. Or, Ferrari?

Only Lotus Smile

by BWard Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:52 pm

Milan655 wrote:
BWardboy88 wrote:
Milan655 wrote:
Spannerhead29 (Nelson) wrote:
Milan655 wrote:
BWardboy88 wrote:
navycook75 wrote:
>Hulkenburg 7th
something lit a fire under his ass as of recent.
Basically, he's fighting for his career in F1.
He already has a contract in 2014
But where?
Only one top team with an open seat now..
That would be Lotus. Or, Ferrari?
Only Lotus

Oh damn, I actually forgot Raikkonen was replacing Massa.

by **crl** Sun Oct 27, 2013 5:40 am

So much smog, it makes L.A. look like Downtown Nashville (there's no smog here in Music City, USA; at least not downtown, anyway).

by **crl** Sun Oct 27, 2013 6:35 am

Ugh, Webber with problems again.

by navycook75 Sun Oct 27, 2013 7:06 am

Sebastian Vettel is now a 4 time World Champion.

also, Grosjean gets another podium!

by Alta Sun Oct 27, 2013 7:13 am

Vettel gets them quad titles.

Nice to see a Nascar-esque celebration in F1, Although that is probably a big no-no in the FIA's books.

by **crl** Sun Oct 27, 2013 7:16 am

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by FlashRod4 Sun Oct 27, 2013 7:33 am

Alta wrote:Vettel gets them quad titles.

Nice to see a Nascar-esque celebration in F1, Although that is probably a big no-no in the FIA's books.

Conor Daly did the same thing in GP3 and only got a reprimand. I wouldn't expect much else.
Good win Vettel and good championship.
Why is it that Red Bull can only build one good and reliable car?

by **Cynon** Sun Oct 27, 2013 7:52 am

FlashRod4 wrote:
Alta wrote:Vettel gets them quad titles.

Nice to see a Nascar-esque celebration in F1, Although that is probably a big no-no in the FIA's books.
Conor Daly did the same thing in GP3 and only got a reprimand. I wouldn't expect much else.
Good win Vettel and good championship.
Why is it that Red Bull can only build one good and reliable car?

Because maybe they only have one good and reliable driver.

by BWard Sun Oct 27, 2013 8:47 am

Vetted is the best driver in F1. No one will ever deny that.

by Milan655 Sun Oct 27, 2013 9:29 am

BWardboy88 wrote:Vetted is the best driver in F1. No one will ever deny that.

Best driver, best car, best designer, best pit crew and best engineers. Red Bull have it perfectly done.

by RealRacer4 Sun Oct 27, 2013 12:16 pm

I never watched the race, but my respect for Lotus has been thrown out the window.

by Alta Sun Oct 27, 2013 2:08 pm

RealRacer4 wrote:I never watched the race, but my respect for Lotus has been thrown out the window.

In fairness to Lotus...Kimi just wrecked about Grosjean.

by Toblerone Sun Oct 27, 2013 4:08 pm

RealRacer4 wrote:I never watched the race, but my respect for Lotus has been thrown out the window.

My respect left them when I heard they don't pay their drivers.

by BWard Sun Oct 27, 2013 4:28 pm

RealRacer4 wrote:I never watched the race, but my respect for Lotus has been thrown out the window.

You know it's kind of sad when Kimi's not having fun with team radio anymore.

by bigdc48 Sun Oct 27, 2013 4:31 pm

RealRacer4 wrote:I never watched the race, but my respect for Lotus has been thrown out the window.

Didn't have respect for them anyway when they continue to do costly pit strategies like in Japan.

Also: 400th Post. king

by RetrogradeRenegade Sun Oct 27, 2013 5:37 pm

Alta wrote:
RealRacer4 wrote:I never watched the race, but my respect for Lotus has been thrown out the window.

In fairness to Lotus...Kimi just wrecked about Grosjean.

With Massa right behind them ready to take that podium. Lotus are still in the fight for at least 3rd in the WCC. It was honestly a bit silly of Kimi to fight Grosjean like that - there was no way in hell he'dve kept Grosjean behind him unless he took him off.

by Milan655 Mon Oct 28, 2013 8:02 am

Milan655 wrote:
BWardboy88 wrote:
Milan655 wrote:
Spannerhead29 (Nelson) wrote:
Milan655 wrote:
BWardboy88 wrote:
navycook75 wrote:
>Hulkenburg 7th
something lit a fire under his ass as of recent.
Basically, he's fighting for his career in F1.
He already has a contract in 2014
But where?
Only one top team with an open seat now..
That would be Lotus. Or, Ferrari?
Only Lotus

Unfortunately, rumours have broken that Maldonado might actually take the seat due to his €20m sponsorship backing. If Lotus do not organise an investor, a group called "Quantum Motorsport", they will be forced to take Maldonado's money.

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