[Texdolley]

There is also torrential rain there. I'm glad I didn't go!

I have a feeling Schuey will do well this weekend actually. Fingers crossed. You being such a fan of his, I'm sure your coccyx was wagging with delight once you saw him out on track

[AlbrtJhnsqw]

I have a feeling Schuey will do well this weekend actually. Fingers crossed. You being such a fan of his, I'm sure your coccyx was wagging with delight once you saw him out on track

So far ahead of Rosberg by half a second. So far so good, unless come raceday Rosberg does the usual and beats him.....again.

[AlbrtJhnsqw]

First practice results in:


26 - 28 Aug 2011
2011 FORMULA 1 SHELL BELGIAN GRAND PRIX

Pos No Driver Team Time/Retired Gap Laps
1 7 Michael Schumacher Mercedes 1:54.355 13
2 8 Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1:54.829 0.474 15
3 4 Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes 2:02.740 8.385 8
4 1 Sebastian Vettel RBR-Renault 2:03.752 9.397 10
5 3 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 2:04.301 9.946 7
6 14 Adrian Sutil Force India-Mercedes 2:04.663 10.308 18
7 6 Felipe Massa Ferrari 2:04.728 10.373 10
8 11 Rubens Barrichello Williams-Cosworth 2:05.391 11.036 12
9 19 Jaime Alguersuari STR-Ferrari 2:06.583 12.228 16
10 16 Kamui Kobayashi Sauber-Ferrari 2:06.886 12.531 15
11 5 Fernando Alonso Ferrari 2:07.055 12.700 12
12 17 Sergio Perez Sauber-Ferrari 2:07.481 13.126 15
13 21 Jarno Trulli Lotus-Renault 2:08.233 13.878 14
14 18 Sebastien Buemi STR-Ferrari 2:08.239 13.884 14
15 12 Pastor Maldonado Williams-Cosworth 2:08.918 14.563 10
16 2 Mark Webber RBR-Renault 2:09.792 15.437 8
17 24 Timo Glock Virgin-Cosworth 2:12.278 17.923 13
18 23 Vitantonio Liuzzi HRT-Cosworth 2:12.389 18.034 10
19 25 Jerome d'Ambrosio Virgin-Cosworth 2:12.772 18.417 13
20 15 Paul di Resta Force India-Mercedes 2:13.058 18.703 8
21 20 Karun Chandhok Lotus-Renault 2:13.090 18.735 11
22 10 Vitaly Petrov Renault 2:13.601 19.246 10
23 9 Bruno Senna Renault 2:14.340 19.985 7
24 22 Daniel Ricciardo HRT-Cosworth 2:14.933 20.578 11 Not much action apart from Senna and Di Resta crashing. Rain hit session with the two Mercedes drivers going early. Mclaren and Red Bull seem to be right on the pace for this one. I pick Lewis for the victory on Sunday. He won last year, and would have won in 2008 too if not for the stupid penalty.

[Eromereorybig]

Even though it was rain affected, The Shoe on top is an ominous sign

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Even though it was rain affected, The Shoe on top is an ominous sign

Not really. Shu and Ros were the only two that set a time in the dry.

[RealCHEAPsoftDOWNLOAD]

FP2 punctuated by rain. Difficult to decide who is on the pace but Mercedes looked strong at a time when the conditions were sub prime going dry. Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren look strong and PdR looks stronger than his time.

All 3 British drivers completed only 6 laps each. Wonder what cycle the engines are on.

[Eromereorybig]

Not really. Shu and Ros were the only two that set a time in the dry.

Even though it was rain affected...

[zithromaxlinks]

Even though it was rain affected...

They went out in the dry rain.

[Erawise]

After 4 weeks, couldn't have got better. I so hope it rains a bit during the race

[Plaumpholavup]

Formula 1

Just had a look at FP2 times. It seems standard play at the top of the field, though nice to see Webber top the sheets this time. Notice Hulkenberg got a shot in the FI. He did a good job with it too. What happened to Vettel though? Not sure of the conditions but given the closeness of times, it couldn't have been a dry-wet period. On another note, Senna hasn't really shown any major pace advantage over Heidfeld.

[RealCHEAPsoftDOWNLOAD]

All 3 British drivers completed only 6 laps each. Wonder what cycle the engines are on.

Apparently Ferrari, McLaren and Mercedes are all on their 6th engine with RBR on their 5th.

P1ssingdown in FP3. Nico nearly took PdR rejoining track.

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Mercedes already up for donkey of the weekend, Schumi loses a rear wheel

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3 wheels on my wagon

[Misiotoagodia]

Effin' stupid Mercedes mechanics didn't manage to make sure that the wheels are properly on that car?!

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Crazy stuff

[Misiotoagodia]

Crazy stuff

Not crazy, just damn stupid.

[Elissetecausa]

The cause hasn't been confirmed on the BBC so what is being said on other stations? If it was an incorrectly fitted wheel nut, it lasted well into the middle sector and he was lucky it didn't fail in Eu Rouge!

[Misiotoagodia]

How long will the Mercedes board to have the brand's name associated with this under-par team?

[Misiotoagodia]

MS very fair in his comments after the disappointing loss of the rear wheel, has excluded human error.

[Elissetecausa]

How long will the Mercedes board to have the brand's name associated with this under-par team?

They need to take responsibility for some of the failure as they purchased a team that produced a championship winner and have a capable team principle/manager in Brawn. I'm glad McLaren blocked the takeover in hindsight.