Webber quickest in middle sector at Nurburgring

36 comments on “Webber quickest in middle sector at Nurburgring”

1. 

   pSynrg (@psynrg)
   23rd July 2011, 18:08

   My fave part of the weekend, cheers for the numbers Keith.

   Jenson must be weeping…

   The Bull’s are vulnerable without a doubt. Look at that speed trap. They’ll get gobbled up with DRS!
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      Fer no.65 (@fer-no65)
      23rd July 2011, 18:58

      Yeah, but the activation point is at the end of the second sector, their best bit!

      A very interesting race for tomorrow!
2. 

   Fixy (@)
   23rd July 2011, 18:13

   Very good effort by Daniel – although Liuzzi complained about the car and probably didn’t push too much knowing he had a grid penalty.
   1. 

      BasCB (@bascb)
      23rd July 2011, 22:51

      True.
3. 

   usukpam
   23rd July 2011, 18:28

   the feraris and the macs will get sweep past if they find their cars behind the red bulls at drs zone.
4. 

   ralph schumi
   23rd July 2011, 18:37

   Can someone please explain what changes are made to the set up and balance of a car when it has a wet weather setup?
   1. 

      Dan Thorn
      23rd July 2011, 19:31

      Ideally the suspension is softened, the ride height raised and the brake balance moved toward the rear of the car.

      Parc Fermé conditions limit what they can actually do these days though, and more often then not it’ll probably just be a change on the engine mapping or diff settings.
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         BasCB (@bascb)
         23rd July 2011, 22:52

         So that might mean it makes sense for Buemi to start from the pitlane tomorrow after his time has been scrapped.
5. 

   dfketr
   23rd July 2011, 18:53

   i dont think mclaren has found anything extra, look at the speed traps yesterday, they were down by about 11km/h to schumacher and were obviously running high fuel. now with the rules on the exhaust blown diffusers back to how they were pre silverstone it is no surprise to see them at the top again, they had the fastest car in race trim in many of the races leading up to the rule change.
6. 

   electrolite (@electrolite)
   23rd July 2011, 19:45

   Some unbelievable driving! (I’ve only just caught up with the qualifying as I’ve been at work!) Best qualifying this year surely. Absolutely speechless at Lewis’ lap!

   Perhaps Michael Schumacher has a too lower downforce setup. I’m thinking this as he seems to be faster than Nico in a straight line. If it rains, then his setup will obviously be more downforce orientated, and we know what he can do in the rain so it’s not the last we’ve seen from him. He’ll probably make a good start and have great race pace as usual so we’ll see.

   Cannot wait for this race though.
7. 

   DaveW
   23rd July 2011, 19:55

   Hamilton is very fast in the slow bits of S1 and S3 which suggests that his car is compliant over curbs and has good traction, i.e, it is soft at the back and has some roll. These are good traits for rain.

   Ferrari’s drop off is perplexing. I was cold, but it was cold in Silverstone too. Given that the tires look set to last for half the race, it doesn’t seem like Alonso will see Hamilton and the RBRs fall back toward him due to tire consumption this time.
8. 

   Mehmeh
   23rd July 2011, 20:01

   Bueni has been excluded due to fuel irregularities
   1. 

      HounslowBusGarage (@hounslowbusgarage)
      23rd July 2011, 20:53

      Confirmation here http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/93301
9. 

   tuee
   23rd July 2011, 20:08

   hamilton has a dry setup,while the bulls and the ferraris have a in the middle setup to (rain and dry). Button has a setup for wet.
   Hamilton and button are risking it, hamilton hopes it it does n’t rain otherwise he is toasted while button prays for rain.
   That’s why there’s the massive difference between hamilton and button. there’s not way hamilton is 1.1 seconds faster than button. he is 2-3 tenths at best.
   1. 

      georges10099
      23rd July 2011, 22:03

      stop being so pessimistic ;) give the guy praise as he surely deserves it!!!
      1. 

         tuee
         23rd July 2011, 22:45

         no pesimistic,realistic!!
         1. 

            Funkyf1
            24th July 2011, 4:36

            Great comment and very realistic, that is the difference between the two drivers. Hamilton will drive the wheels off his car set up on the edge, Button prefers a more conservative approach and always looks ahead to the race as his single lap pace is never as quick as Lewis’s. Looking forward to a great race.
            1. 

               georges10099
               24th July 2011, 9:25

               hmm. i cant say i agree there as most of the races this season lewis has finished ahead of jenson!
   2. 

      Syed
      24th July 2011, 6:12

      On what basis do you claim that mate? I’d love to believe you but ???
10. 

    James
    23rd July 2011, 20:34

    By my reckoning, Alonso has won this year’s qualifying battle against Massa, 10-0. I’m sure this isnt going to do Massa any favours in negotiating the slim chances of a further extension to his contract next year
11. 

    Ell (@ell)
    23rd July 2011, 20:49

    This is the first race this season where I haven’t backed Hamilton to win. His qualifying lap left me speechless.
12. 

    Ell (@ell)
    23rd July 2011, 21:03

    Also, these stats are very interesting. No surprise to see the Red Bulls quick in the 2nd sector, but Hamilton quicker in the other 2 is a shock. If he gets off the line well, he could pass Webber in the DRS straight. Also, Hamilton seems to be the best at managing his KERS, which could be big to decide the race. But no-one has taken into account that Hamilton started 5th, and was 2nd by turn 1. It might have been helped by KERS, but he is a lot futher back then he was then. The start will be crucial here, as it has been proved hard to overtake in recent years. Come on Lewis!
    Also,Keith, when i post a comment, i have to refresh then post. I can’t reply either.
    1. 

       Kimster
       24th July 2011, 9:26

       That is if they fuel him enough to get to the finishline ;)
13. 

    shadow13 (@shadow13)
    23rd July 2011, 21:37

    I think Lotus are mad now if they don’t give Trulli his seat back. Chandhok has not done awfully but he is brilliant plus he slipped off again. How many cars does his contract allow him to write off?
    1. 

       shadow13 (@shadow13)
       23rd July 2011, 21:38

       EDIT: Not brilliant.
    2. 

       James
       24th July 2011, 0:09

       To be fair, he hasnt had a lot of running this year. The few practice sessions he has taken part in have only see him do a handful of laps for various reasons.

       On this basis, should we be saying that Ricciardo should be dropped as he has qualified last in both sessions he has taken part in?
       1. 

          Funkyf1
          24th July 2011, 4:42

          Ricciardo should be in the Lotus then he wouldn’t be last, but rumours have it that Karun paid for his drive not something everyone can afford.
          1. 

             Aussie Fan
             24th July 2011, 5:09

             Also Riccardio Matched his teammate in only his 2nd quali ever…thats a bit of a different story to what we are talking about here.
14. 

    Young One
    23rd July 2011, 22:27

    So, he will be jumped at first, or people will get to him on third sector.
15. 

    Craig Woollard (@craig-o)
    23rd July 2011, 23:44

    19th and 20th in the speed traps?? Hmm…
    1. 

       Craig Woollard (@craig-o)
       23rd July 2011, 23:44

       Also, Merc have nothing to lose, so they’re praying it doesn’t rain, to give them an advantage on the straights
    2. 

       Makana (@makana)
       24th July 2011, 7:48

       Wet setups!?
16. 

    JustinF1 (@justinf1)
    24th July 2011, 2:38

    Way to gO WEBBER !!
17. 

    Lord Ha Ha
    24th July 2011, 4:37

    Massa says he has the maximum downforce possible onboard. maybe they mixed up buemi’s fuel sample with his…
18. 

    Eggry (@eggry)
    24th July 2011, 4:48

    Vettel was clearly slower in mid sector. I wish this continues :D
19. 

    Lord Ha Ha
    24th July 2011, 4:56

    Schumi was sliding around, Massa was sliding around, Button was sliding around, Di Resta was sliding around …. driver or engine driveability? Take it down Charlie Whiting, throw it out of the sport. 1 brand of car, 1 engine software map, 1 engine mode, no exceptions.

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