2011 Formula One World Championship

[Jim05]

Red Bull on front row.
1-Vettel
2-Webber
Then: Hamilton,Alonso,Massa,Button

[Grahaml]

Webber after looking like being behind the McLarens' and Alonso (and maybe a couple of others) for a lot of the session did well to lock up a front row spot. Good start tomorrow and he might pinch the lead. From there, anything can happen behind you. Red Bull aren't noted for their good starts so he'll no doubt come under pressure early if he gets away poorly, but the guy on the other side is in the same car with the same start issues so a decent start might get the job done.

Been waiting all season to see whether Webber could bring out the form that saw him lead around 100 consecutive laps last season. Clearly outclassed over the journey he does have the car and ability to run second in the championship.

[brod]

Webber after looking like being behind the McLarens' and Alonso (and maybe a couple of others) for a lot of the session did well to lock up a front row spot. Good start tomorrow and he might pinch the lead. From there, anything can happen behind you. Red Bull aren't noted for their good starts so he'll no doubt come under pressure early if he gets away poorly, but the guy on the other side is in the same car with the same start issues so a decent start might get the job done.

Been waiting all season to see whether Webber could bring out the form that saw him lead around 100 consecutive laps last season. Clearly outclassed over the journey he does have the car and ability to run second in the championship.

Was mentioned last night that he is year to lead a lap this season, while Vettel has led 80%

[Jim05]

Webber just hasnt got the pace to match Vettel, constantly 2/10ths of a second per lap slower

[Jim05]

Webber having problems with KERS again, just overtaken by Alonso

[Jim05]

Another poor drive by Webber again, ive got to accept he is just not good enough. Constantly slower than Vettel by a fair bit he even got overtaken by Alonso.
Alonso was pulling away from Webber and then Webbers geabox developed problems with 3 laps remaining.
Vettel wins from Alonso,Webber,Hamilton,Massa

[purch]

Webber having problems with KERS again, just overtaken by Alonso

Another poor drive by Webber again

A bit of a contradiction there. In addition, Webber also had brake issues in his first stint. Are you blaming Webber for all this and the gearbox issue at the end? Taking all that into consideration, plus what's gone on previously this season with his team mate only having one mechanical issue of any note, and I think Mark has done well, and drove a solid race today. No surprises about Alonso in 2nd. He is the class of the field when it comes to drivers at the moment.

BUT! Very poor strategy from Mark's side of the pit...to pit before Alonso on the 3rd stop, well, that was never going to work. For whatever reason you don't see the same issues on the other side of the RBR team. This is the closest Mark has been to Seb over a full weekend since Spain. We might see it more even yet at Silverstone I feel..

[Jim05]

His KERS didnt play up until later on in race. What frustrates me is that Vettel had a sluggish start yet within 5 laps he was over 2 seconds up on Webber. Mark just doesnt seem to be able to match his team mate for speed, vettel is a good driver but it just seems he is constantly far quicker than Webber and the car is not always to blame. For the first dozen laps vettel blew him away.

[RustyCage]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/92735

Daniel Ricciardo is set to make his Formula 1 debut at the British Grand Prix for HRT as replacement for Narain Karthikeyan.

After discussions between the Spanish outfit and Scuderia Toro Rosso, for whom Ricciardo is a test driver, it is understood that a deal is close for the Australian to be drafted in to a race seat at Silverstone.

[purch]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/92735

Daniel Ricciardo is set to make his Formula 1 debut at the British Grand Prix for HRT as replacement for Narain Karthikeyan.

After discussions between the Spanish outfit and Scuderia Toro Rosso, for whom Ricciardo is a test driver, it is understood that a deal is close for the Australian to be drafted in to a race seat at Silverstone.

That's great to have another Aussie in F1, but I was hoping he would replace Alguersuari at STR

He has no hope of qualifying in the top 20 in an HRT car. The best we can hope for is that he outqualifies Luizzi on a regular basis.

I hope it's not a bad move and that he can prove himself somehow in the worst car on the grid (by a long way)..

[RustyCage]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/92735

Daniel Ricciardo is set to make his Formula 1 debut at the British Grand Prix for HRT as replacement for Narain Karthikeyan.

After discussions between the Spanish outfit and Scuderia Toro Rosso, for whom Ricciardo is a test driver, it is understood that a deal is close for the Australian to be drafted in to a race seat at Silverstone.

That's great to have another Aussie in F1, but I was hoping he would replace Alguersuari at STR

He has no hope of qualifying in the top 20 in an HRT car. The best we can hope for is that he outqualifies Luizzi on a regular basis.

I hope it's not a bad move and that he can prove himself somehow in the worst car on the grid (by a long way)..

That is what the whole deal is for. They want to put him up against Luizzi, a driver they know the abilities of well, and see how he compares to him. I think Alguersuari's good performance at Valencia has saved his bacon!

[purch]

British GP P2 now on:

http://www.votkasports.com/1700+%09HQ+Formula1++Silverstone+GP+Practice+2-1846.htm

Not much action with the rain at the moment.

Webber was quickest by 0.6 secs in P1

[mickey]

Webber takes pole.
Vettel
Alonso
Masa

Di resta




Hamilton in 10th

[Jim05]

Aussies bookend the field.
Webber on pole, Ricciardo last

[Grahaml]

Ricciardo is in a no lose situation here. He's supposed to come last by some distance. But if he shows anything people will be happy. If he gets around and finishes the race, puts in some good laps and shows some poise they'll be satisfied. If he puts pressure on anyone in the field, he'll have done well and if he passes a few cars he'll have done magnificently.

Puts it into a wall/another car at turn 1 people will just chalk it up to a rookie mistake from a kid trying too hard.

[Jim05]

Ricciardo is in a no lose situation here. He's supposed to come last by some distance. But if he shows anything people will be happy. If he gets around and finishes the race, puts in some good laps and shows some poise they'll be satisfied. If he puts pressure on anyone in the field, he'll have done well and if he passes a few cars he'll have done magnificently.

Puts it into a wall/another car at turn 1 people will just chalk it up to a rookie mistake from a kid trying too hard.

Totall agree. Hope he finishes safely. With a bit of rain about there willbe a few who dont finish, hopes he avoids the carnage

[The Sleeping Giant]

Got a fair old shnozz on him. Wouldn't mind that full of gold dust.

[Q.]

For something different, Webber fudges the start

[pels]

Race over, Vettel just cruised past webber at the start.
Seriously that looked like he was told to let Vettel go past

[Q.]

An intriguing race given the deterioration of tyres and inclement weather.