The Frenchman Yvan Muller held the world title even though their cars teammate Chevrolet, Britain's Rob Huff won the last race in Macao.
Huff needed to win the race and that Muller was fifth best result, to achieve the title, and so went on the attack from the start.
The output of the safety car on lap seven, allowed all participants to regroup and pull back even stronger Huff Group, Muller rose to fourth place, giving him some security.
Tom Coronel managed to clinch second place and Muller to the third and remained so until the checkered flag, Muller signed the revalidation of the title.
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Sunday, November 20, 2011
Daniel Juncadella the first Spanish crown Macao
The pilot Daniel Juncadella Sunday has become the first Spanish man who gets the win in the prestigious Macau Grand Prix, Formula 3 test that has reached its 58th edition in the region of China.
After a great start, starting from the sixth position, and get out unscathed from an incident at the start, Juncadella stood third after Marco Wittmann and Valtteri Bottas. Just a few meters later, Felipe Nasr had advanced into Spanish, which few laps later took the fight between the Brazilian and Valtteri Bottas to advance both and placed second. Then, beat Wittmann and got the win.
"I can not believe, is very strong. I knew I needed something out mess sixth to win, but really did not think I could do, was thinking more on the podium. I think the key was that I came out to have fun."
"When I saw the last safety car I could not believe he had won, and while he was behind the safety car I broke to mourn. I had not cried so much in my life. That lap was very exciting."
For the rest of Spanish in the race, Robert Merhi, who started from third position, he was involved in the accident that marked the start and had to leave, while junior Carlos Sainz ended seventeenth.
After a great start, starting from the sixth position, and get out unscathed from an incident at the start, Juncadella stood third after Marco Wittmann and Valtteri Bottas. Just a few meters later, Felipe Nasr had advanced into Spanish, which few laps later took the fight between the Brazilian and Valtteri Bottas to advance both and placed second. Then, beat Wittmann and got the win.
"I can not believe, is very strong. I knew I needed something out mess sixth to win, but really did not think I could do, was thinking more on the podium. I think the key was that I came out to have fun."
"When I saw the last safety car I could not believe he had won, and while he was behind the safety car I broke to mourn. I had not cried so much in my life. That lap was very exciting."
For the rest of Spanish in the race, Robert Merhi, who started from third position, he was involved in the accident that marked the start and had to leave, while junior Carlos Sainz ended seventeenth.
Friday, November 18, 2011
De la Rosa: "Alonso was one of his best seasons"
Pedro de la Rosa said, during a ceremony attended in Madrid, Fernando Alonso became "one of his best seasons," and if I had to choose it was "with some of its outlets, such as Monza and Barcelona."
"Fernando has taken advantage of the opportunities I had and one of the most consistent with the pace and that, among other great qualities, has allowed him to achieve the results he has achieved," said Pedro de la Rosa at an event his followers in a karting track in the suburb of Arroyomolinos.
However, McLaren test driver noted that "should not detract from Vettel has shown that besides having the best car is a great driver and deserves the utmost respect." "We must be aware, in general, that the strongest teams are always going to be able to squeeze over the rules of the championship and Ferrari and Mercedes are also very strong teams and hope that you can fight them from the start of next season . In the end, good teams will be those who are ahead in 2012, "said Pedro de la Rosa.
"Now that we have to finish the season as usual to start work next year and I can not hide that it is always my dream to compete again, but be clear that I am a test pilot and in this way each year passes the same, but it is so, "he said with a certain conformism McLaren driver.
At one point there were also rumors bring up a possible return of Kimi Raikkonen at the hands of Williams, so he said that "although they are just rumors, it would be good news." "I know enough to Raikkonen and is a talented driver, of which more," he said.
"Fernando has taken advantage of the opportunities I had and one of the most consistent with the pace and that, among other great qualities, has allowed him to achieve the results he has achieved," said Pedro de la Rosa at an event his followers in a karting track in the suburb of Arroyomolinos.
However, McLaren test driver noted that "should not detract from Vettel has shown that besides having the best car is a great driver and deserves the utmost respect." "We must be aware, in general, that the strongest teams are always going to be able to squeeze over the rules of the championship and Ferrari and Mercedes are also very strong teams and hope that you can fight them from the start of next season . In the end, good teams will be those who are ahead in 2012, "said Pedro de la Rosa.
"Now that we have to finish the season as usual to start work next year and I can not hide that it is always my dream to compete again, but be clear that I am a test pilot and in this way each year passes the same, but it is so, "he said with a certain conformism McLaren driver.
At one point there were also rumors bring up a possible return of Kimi Raikkonen at the hands of Williams, so he said that "although they are just rumors, it would be good news." "I know enough to Raikkonen and is a talented driver, of which more," he said.
Merhi touches the pole in Macao
Despite the sanctions received on Thursday , Roberto Merhi was not influenced by it and shone again in practice Macao Grand Prix. This time it was the fastest, but if I placed second behind Germany's Marco Wittmann. Still, have to leave eighth by such penalties.
Merhi had a nice fight with Wittmann to know who would be faster. The Spanish came to rob the place to Germanic, but he saved the best for his final lap to steal the pole position by just 64 thousandths.
Still, with options Merhi is triumph. "I want to finish this race, after the accident last year (which forced him to retire), and I want to win. I think we have potential, the team has done a good job and I have great confidence. We are fast whatever the conditions," Castellon said the pilot.
"It was a difficult weekend for me," the pilot said Prema. "Because of the accident had a penalty Rosenqvist seven positions. Then, this morning I had an accident Friday in San Francisco, and because of that accident I have not pushed very hard in this corner going to care at all times," he confessed.
Many penalties
Nine drivers received penalties for various infractions. Therefore, Merhi, who had a double penalty of seven positions plus three will not go so late. Nor was spared another Spanish sanctions, Daniel Juncadella, which will start in eleventh place, while Carlos Sainz, Jr., in his first experience in F3, will nineteenth.
Merhi had a nice fight with Wittmann to know who would be faster. The Spanish came to rob the place to Germanic, but he saved the best for his final lap to steal the pole position by just 64 thousandths.
Still, with options Merhi is triumph. "I want to finish this race, after the accident last year (which forced him to retire), and I want to win. I think we have potential, the team has done a good job and I have great confidence. We are fast whatever the conditions," Castellon said the pilot.
"It was a difficult weekend for me," the pilot said Prema. "Because of the accident had a penalty Rosenqvist seven positions. Then, this morning I had an accident Friday in San Francisco, and because of that accident I have not pushed very hard in this corner going to care at all times," he confessed.
Many penalties
Nine drivers received penalties for various infractions. Therefore, Merhi, who had a double penalty of seven positions plus three will not go so late. Nor was spared another Spanish sanctions, Daniel Juncadella, which will start in eleventh place, while Carlos Sainz, Jr., in his first experience in F3, will nineteenth.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Vergne makes hat-trick in Abu Dhabi
Jean-Eric Vergne returned to extend the run of Red Bull and dominated for the third consecutive day test young drivers in Abu Dhabi, which concluded at the Yas Marina circuit with a time closer to the pole of Sebastian Vettel of last Saturday.
The Frenchman signed a best lap of 1:38.917 in the morning round that left him nearly five-tenths of 1:38.481 with which the past world champion Saturday equaled the record of 'poles' of Nigel Mansell to finish first for the fourteenth time this year.
His time was stratospheric ozone and British rivals Sam Bird (Mercedes), which was testing components for 2012, was second to almost two seconds, while Jules Bianchi (Ferrari), second in the first two days of training, had to settle with the third.
Moreover, the Czech Jan Cherouz HRT changed by Renault and finished tenth, while the Spanish team Nathanael Berthon was twelfth after completing 51 laps in his first full day as a tester, and on Wednesday gave only nine laps of the tracing.
The Frenchman signed a best lap of 1:38.917 in the morning round that left him nearly five-tenths of 1:38.481 with which the past world champion Saturday equaled the record of 'poles' of Nigel Mansell to finish first for the fourteenth time this year.
His time was stratospheric ozone and British rivals Sam Bird (Mercedes), which was testing components for 2012, was second to almost two seconds, while Jules Bianchi (Ferrari), second in the first two days of training, had to settle with the third.
Moreover, the Czech Jan Cherouz HRT changed by Renault and finished tenth, while the Spanish team Nathanael Berthon was twelfth after completing 51 laps in his first full day as a tester, and on Wednesday gave only nine laps of the tracing.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
"Hamilton destroyed Alonso being a rookie"
Martin Whitmarsh, McLaren's current employer valued the current season of his team and in doing so, he recalled the controversy of 2007 made some controversial statements. "Let the record straight: Lewis (Hamilton) has destroyed every teammate he's had during his career as a pilot. Keep in mind that virtually destroyed a way Fernando Alonso when he was a double world champion and Lewis was a rookie, "said the couple admitted that Hamilton" Button underestimated. "
The Briton said it is usual in the race of champions 2008. "He did the same with Nico Rosberg in karting, and the other fellow who has been in Formula 1. It was decommissioned by Jenson at first, and probably thought that was a good kid, but that he would win. And surely surprised" he said.
The English leader admitted that Hamilton has not had a good campaign. "In general I must say it has been a great year for the team. For Lewis, given its characteristics, has been a disappointing year. Lewis expects more of himself and everyone expects more than Lewis, so this season has been very demanding for him.'s going through a lot right now, "he said in an interview with formula1.com.
Whitmarsh also welcomed because McLaren remain faithful to his idea of a pilot does not prevail, he said. "Jenson, meanwhile, also wanted to beat his mate, but never do so dirty. They want to contribute to the team the same way. Of course, when you get to a computer and you know I've known Lewis from I was eleven may wonder if you will receive fair treatment. But that's who the number one is something that generates the media, because McLaren has always been a running team that has left its pilots. That is our spirit and we want to keep " he said.
The Briton said it is usual in the race of champions 2008. "He did the same with Nico Rosberg in karting, and the other fellow who has been in Formula 1. It was decommissioned by Jenson at first, and probably thought that was a good kid, but that he would win. And surely surprised" he said.
The English leader admitted that Hamilton has not had a good campaign. "In general I must say it has been a great year for the team. For Lewis, given its characteristics, has been a disappointing year. Lewis expects more of himself and everyone expects more than Lewis, so this season has been very demanding for him.'s going through a lot right now, "he said in an interview with formula1.com.
Whitmarsh also welcomed because McLaren remain faithful to his idea of a pilot does not prevail, he said. "Jenson, meanwhile, also wanted to beat his mate, but never do so dirty. They want to contribute to the team the same way. Of course, when you get to a computer and you know I've known Lewis from I was eleven may wonder if you will receive fair treatment. But that's who the number one is something that generates the media, because McLaren has always been a running team that has left its pilots. That is our spirit and we want to keep " he said.
Clos, twelfth in the first round in Abu Dhabi
Jean-Eric Vergne, at the wheel of a Red Bull, was the fastest on the first day of tests for young drivers being developed at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi. The Frenchman, who led 83 laps, clocking a best time of 1:40.011. Meanwhile, Spanish Dani Clos, who drives a HRT, was twelfth with 1:45.329 after 68 laps.
Clos, which climbed to a Formula 1 in September 2008 in the Williams FW30, had the chance to ride all day, something you can not do this Wednesday as share the F111 with French Nathanael Berthon. The Spanish rider rolled over five seconds faster.
Vergne, 21 and this season runner-up in the Formula Renault 3.5 World Series, took the opportunity to drive the best car in F1 to be the fastest. Behind him stood another Frenchman, Jules Bianchi, who was a Ferrari nearly a second for first place.
The Scuderia took the morning session to test aeodinámicas and, therefore, his best results came in the afternoon. But they were the only ones tested innovations. In fact, all teams used the day to perform tests in order to test 2012 and Pirelli tires coming season.
William and escape high
on this experiment include Williams, who was the first to test new high leakage, one of the innovations demanded by the FIA for 2012. The young Finn Valtteri Bottas, who finished seventh with a time of 1:43.118, was commissioned and will premiere helping the team to gather information for improvement.
Clos, which climbed to a Formula 1 in September 2008 in the Williams FW30, had the chance to ride all day, something you can not do this Wednesday as share the F111 with French Nathanael Berthon. The Spanish rider rolled over five seconds faster.
Vergne, 21 and this season runner-up in the Formula Renault 3.5 World Series, took the opportunity to drive the best car in F1 to be the fastest. Behind him stood another Frenchman, Jules Bianchi, who was a Ferrari nearly a second for first place.
The Scuderia took the morning session to test aeodinámicas and, therefore, his best results came in the afternoon. But they were the only ones tested innovations. In fact, all teams used the day to perform tests in order to test 2012 and Pirelli tires coming season.
William and escape high
on this experiment include Williams, who was the first to test new high leakage, one of the innovations demanded by the FIA for 2012. The young Finn Valtteri Bottas, who finished seventh with a time of 1:43.118, was commissioned and will premiere helping the team to gather information for improvement.
Pirelli is not responsible Vettel prick
Pirelli tire sole supplier of Formula 1, said in a statement that the jab caused the abandonment of Sebastian Vettel in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was not due to structural failure of the right rear wheel of Red Bull the double world champion.
Following a detailed review of the tire, the Italian automaker reached a conclusion that the puncture was not due to any factor that was under their control and rule out a structural failure of the tire or valve.
Pirelli's sporting director, Paul Hembery, further explained that it is possible that something loose on the track could cause a puncture, although there is evidence of that. "The tire in question was part of a set of soft yellow PZero the Red Bull Racing driver had used in qualifying the day before. After the first corner incident, Vettel completed a lap until his return to pit box during which the movement of the rubber caused damage to the bodywork and transmission, forcing the world champion had to retire for the first time this season, "Pirelli said in a statement.
"Although it was not long after that back tire, Pirelli engineers have investigated, in collaboration with Red Bull Racing, the possible causes of the incident. After subjecting the remains to detailed analysis, has ruled that the cause of it is structural failure of the tire or valve. You can not exclude some debris on the track or external circumstances and possible causes, "the brand.
Following a detailed review of the tire, the Italian automaker reached a conclusion that the puncture was not due to any factor that was under their control and rule out a structural failure of the tire or valve.
Pirelli's sporting director, Paul Hembery, further explained that it is possible that something loose on the track could cause a puncture, although there is evidence of that. "The tire in question was part of a set of soft yellow PZero the Red Bull Racing driver had used in qualifying the day before. After the first corner incident, Vettel completed a lap until his return to pit box during which the movement of the rubber caused damage to the bodywork and transmission, forcing the world champion had to retire for the first time this season, "Pirelli said in a statement.
"Although it was not long after that back tire, Pirelli engineers have investigated, in collaboration with Red Bull Racing, the possible causes of the incident. After subjecting the remains to detailed analysis, has ruled that the cause of it is structural failure of the tire or valve. You can not exclude some debris on the track or external circumstances and possible causes, "the brand.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Ferrari take innovative solutions to Brazil
Brazil is the last phase of testing in 2012. At Interlagos Ferrari will take a lot of material to test, especially on Fridays, but will not be used in the race. Factors Affecting Kers, the aerodynamics of the bottom, and seeking greater efficiency in fuel use to carry a kilo less fuel.
All these elements will be tested in these practice sessions to gather as much information as possible, this time with the race drivers, not with rookies at Yas Marina. This will make it very important not to have incidents like Fernando Alonso in Abu Dhabi, as both cars need to be operational within three hours of practice on Friday. Any setback would cripple the program planned by the engineers at Maranello.
From the Italian team believe that new solutions are innovative. Not visually attracted much attention because they are parts inside the car, essentially, but in the wind tunnel have passed exams with flying colors. It remains for the correlation of data is correct. Also in this aspect Ferrari has improved since earlier this season had more errors and have been refined over the months.
All these elements will be tested in these practice sessions to gather as much information as possible, this time with the race drivers, not with rookies at Yas Marina. This will make it very important not to have incidents like Fernando Alonso in Abu Dhabi, as both cars need to be operational within three hours of practice on Friday. Any setback would cripple the program planned by the engineers at Maranello.
From the Italian team believe that new solutions are innovative. Not visually attracted much attention because they are parts inside the car, essentially, but in the wind tunnel have passed exams with flying colors. It remains for the correlation of data is correct. Also in this aspect Ferrari has improved since earlier this season had more errors and have been refined over the months.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Alonso: "20 podiums in two years with Ferrari is not bad"
Fernando Alonso returned to writing in his blog Ferrari.com, where he noted that "not bad" and twenty have achieved podium finishes since he is a pilot for the Italian team. "Yesterday was the twentieth of my career podium dressed in red, which means that more than half of the races I've raced a Ferrari driving I managed to finish among the top three. Twenty podiums in two years with Ferrari is not nothing wrong, "writes Alonso.
In the 37 races that Alonso has played as a Ferrari driver is over twenty times in the top three. In total, the Spaniard has played in 175 runs, with a record 27 wins and 73 podiums, twenty of them with Ferrari. "This also means that in a year like this, which has not been extraordinary in terms of performance of the car, the average has always been very high. It is no coincidence that, for eighteen years, the 'Scuderia' always wins the least one Grand Prix per season. There are other teams who can not say the same. They are also considerations of this type that have convinced me to extend my long relationship with Ferrari, "the Spanish champion.
"I've come home after a trip to Abu Dhabi, which ended with a good result. The second improved our expectations before the race, but what has made me happier is the speed that we had virtually the whole race" said Alonso. "It was a nice fight with (Lewis) Hamilton (McLaren), sometimes he was the fastest, and sometimes I was. Usually the beginning of each stint he achieved a certain range. Then I went in the second part, when both went with the soft, "he recalls. "In the second leg of the race traffic contributed to this effect of rubber between the two, but it's hard to say who hurt him more," added Alonso.
In addition, the Spanish recognized that the victory was almost impossible mission: "Having analyzed the data after the race we realized that the small problem we had in the second 'pit stop' had no influence on the final result because would be able to return to the track in front of Hamilton, which turned out to be very swift with the (tire) means. "One thing more we have to work for next season is to try to get the most out of the tires from lap "he says.
"I know that many think it would have been better to have achieved this second in this race a year ago (when he played the title). I know, but it is useless to think always in the past, I am sure that eventually recover the satisfaction that we've missed so far. I'm sure that between now and 2016 will still be many bottles of champagne to give to the mechanics after getting off the podium. " he concludes.
In the 37 races that Alonso has played as a Ferrari driver is over twenty times in the top three. In total, the Spaniard has played in 175 runs, with a record 27 wins and 73 podiums, twenty of them with Ferrari. "This also means that in a year like this, which has not been extraordinary in terms of performance of the car, the average has always been very high. It is no coincidence that, for eighteen years, the 'Scuderia' always wins the least one Grand Prix per season. There are other teams who can not say the same. They are also considerations of this type that have convinced me to extend my long relationship with Ferrari, "the Spanish champion.
"I've come home after a trip to Abu Dhabi, which ended with a good result. The second improved our expectations before the race, but what has made me happier is the speed that we had virtually the whole race" said Alonso. "It was a nice fight with (Lewis) Hamilton (McLaren), sometimes he was the fastest, and sometimes I was. Usually the beginning of each stint he achieved a certain range. Then I went in the second part, when both went with the soft, "he recalls. "In the second leg of the race traffic contributed to this effect of rubber between the two, but it's hard to say who hurt him more," added Alonso.
In addition, the Spanish recognized that the victory was almost impossible mission: "Having analyzed the data after the race we realized that the small problem we had in the second 'pit stop' had no influence on the final result because would be able to return to the track in front of Hamilton, which turned out to be very swift with the (tire) means. "One thing more we have to work for next season is to try to get the most out of the tires from lap "he says.
"I know that many think it would have been better to have achieved this second in this race a year ago (when he played the title). I know, but it is useless to think always in the past, I am sure that eventually recover the satisfaction that we've missed so far. I'm sure that between now and 2016 will still be many bottles of champagne to give to the mechanics after getting off the podium. " he concludes.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
"I'm delighted the podium and repeat another perfect race"
Alonso was satisfied with second place. "It was a fantastic race for me too with a good start and a fighting first lap Button. With Vettel and second problem I have encountered. We've struggled with a certain distance from Hamilton, but then in the final pit stop , taking two seconds of delay with McLaren, with the delay caused by the HRT have lost ground, but good in the last part he had more pace with hard rubber. It would have been difficult to win. So I'm happy with this position, " said.
The Spaniard admitted he would have been almost impossible to beat Hamilton in the final stages of testing. "We tried to keep up with Lewis at the second stop. We had traffic entering the box, but it would be difficult to win the race. You have to enjoy this second position. I am very pleased to achieve a podium here and repeat another perfect race as we have done here, "he stressed.
The Spaniard admitted he would have been almost impossible to beat Hamilton in the final stages of testing. "We tried to keep up with Lewis at the second stop. We had traffic entering the box, but it would be difficult to win the race. You have to enjoy this second position. I am very pleased to achieve a podium here and repeat another perfect race as we have done here, "he stressed.
"It's very hard to hold one of the best in the world"
Lewis Hamilton, winner of the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi , said after the race that is very happy about the result because it is hard to hold one of the best drivers in the world, referring to Fernando Alonso.
"I think this has been one of my best races. It is very difficult to stand behind one of the best drivers in the world," said Hamilton.
"Right now I am ecstatic and very happy to be back here (in the press conference after the race." This is very large and may take flight tonight with a smile, "he said.
When asked if his victory is the start of a new period in his career, the Briton said: "I do not know. It's early, but you can say it's a start."
"Now comes another great race in Brazil for us, so let's focus on trying to keep it this time. Today I had the pace and I was able to keep when Fernando was faster behind me," said the champion 2008 world.
"I think this has been one of my best races. It is very difficult to stand behind one of the best drivers in the world," said Hamilton.
"Right now I am ecstatic and very happy to be back here (in the press conference after the race." This is very large and may take flight tonight with a smile, "he said.
When asked if his victory is the start of a new period in his career, the Briton said: "I do not know. It's early, but you can say it's a start."
"Now comes another great race in Brazil for us, so let's focus on trying to keep it this time. Today I had the pace and I was able to keep when Fernando was faster behind me," said the champion 2008 world.
Vettel may not equal the record of wins for Schumacher
The double world champion Sebastian Vettel, who on Saturday equaled the record for pole positions in a season of Nigel Mansell, you can not do the same with the world record for victories in a season that has Michael Schumacher (13 wins in 2004).
Vettel, winner of 11 races this season, had to leave the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi in the first round after suffering a puncture and can no longer reach 13 victories this year 2011.
The German driver started from pole in Abu Dhabi during the first round but suffered a puncture and went off the track. Vettel went to the pits but the damage in his Red Bull were already beyond repair and abandoned.
The last time that Vettel had to abandon a career was in the Korean Grand Prix last year when a mechanical failure prevented him from finishing the test while leading the race.
Vettel, winner of 11 races this season, had to leave the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi in the first round after suffering a puncture and can no longer reach 13 victories this year 2011.
The German driver started from pole in Abu Dhabi during the first round but suffered a puncture and went off the track. Vettel went to the pits but the damage in his Red Bull were already beyond repair and abandoned.
The last time that Vettel had to abandon a career was in the Korean Grand Prix last year when a mechanical failure prevented him from finishing the test while leading the race.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Vettel Mansell as equals better 'poleman'
Lewis Hamilton was ahead the entire score, including the first attempt in Q3. But Vettel proved to be one of the strongest in the key moment and re-extract the essence of Red Bull RB07. Brushed Alonso fourth, a tenth of Mark Webber, but could not get the miracle. This year your starting position is 4.52 on average and has been at his best. Tomorrow will fight again for that second place finish in the tournament.
It was a session marked by the superiority of Red Bull and McLaren over Ferrari, this time even more pronounced in terms of time difference. Fernando was very close to Webber fourth place, it is true, but times of Hamilton and Button were completely inaccessible. Fernando should fiarlo everything to a good start in trying to overcome the Australian and Button, with directly fighting for second place.
One of the surprises of the day was the low performance of Toro Rosso in a square which was not expected. Alguersuari was 15 °, while Sebastien Buemi, reached the 13th square. Force India, Lotus Renault and Sauber seemed a point ahead of cars from Faenza. The strength of Jaime many, as it could go back in the race tomorrow.
As for HRT, Daniel Ricciardo was able to overcome the Virgin of Jerome D'Aambrosio in a great performance. Will 21 º, while Liuzzi will make 23 degrees. Barrichello, with mechanical problems during qualifying, close the grill Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
It was a session marked by the superiority of Red Bull and McLaren over Ferrari, this time even more pronounced in terms of time difference. Fernando was very close to Webber fourth place, it is true, but times of Hamilton and Button were completely inaccessible. Fernando should fiarlo everything to a good start in trying to overcome the Australian and Button, with directly fighting for second place.
One of the surprises of the day was the low performance of Toro Rosso in a square which was not expected. Alguersuari was 15 °, while Sebastien Buemi, reached the 13th square. Force India, Lotus Renault and Sauber seemed a point ahead of cars from Faenza. The strength of Jaime many, as it could go back in the race tomorrow.
As for HRT, Daniel Ricciardo was able to overcome the Virgin of Jerome D'Aambrosio in a great performance. Will 21 º, while Liuzzi will make 23 degrees. Barrichello, with mechanical problems during qualifying, close the grill Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Alonso: "The times we have come easily"
Good pace, despite the final crash, and more optimism than usual. Fernando Alonso has summarized the first practice of the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi with a bright tone after finishing with the third fastest time of the day.
"It's only Friday and we'll have to see what we can do, but we're a bit more optimistic than yesterday, because the car performed well on a track that has been improving every lap," said Alonso at the end of the double session. "Maybe our position in Q3 will not change much compared to previous races, but we hope to be closer to them-for Red Bull than we expected"
He admitted, however, that victory is farther from the podium: "Of course the victory is still extremely difficult," he said. "We felt good and times have come quite easily, but do not think that has changed."
"So maybe tomorrow we will be in the third row of the grid, but much closer than expected. If that's the case, then there are many more possibilities for the career, especially for the podium, which is always the main goal. "
On Sunday, again the soft configured as the clear choice: "We have very few media laps on the tires, we have focused more on the other compound, which I think the race could last between 16 and 18 laps. But hey, with the average over the last three or four races, especially on the last leg of the race, we have done very well, "admitted Ferdinand
About the accident in Turn 1 on the final leg of training said: "We lost 20 minutes, but Philip himself took advantage to be able to analyze tire wear at high load. So do not think that has affected us much."
He added that "as in India, two weeks ago, I've lost some time here in Abu Dhabi. There was due to the engine, which left me lying on one side of the track. And here, because a trip "said the double world champion Spaniard, who completed 45 laps between the two free practice sessions.
"I do not think there is a special problem of grip in the first corner of the circuit, but if you play the piano while braking, then yes you lose grip," said Alonso.
"My off-track at the same point that Vettel has some similarities with it, so maybe tomorrow we will try to enter the curve a little more for the center of the track and not go as the limit," he said.
"I'm angry for having lost some time, but especially sorry for the mechanics, who now have an extra work to fix the car. But I will try to reimburse morning with a good lap in qualifying," he said.
"It's only Friday and we'll have to see what we can do, but we're a bit more optimistic than yesterday, because the car performed well on a track that has been improving every lap," said Alonso at the end of the double session. "Maybe our position in Q3 will not change much compared to previous races, but we hope to be closer to them-for Red Bull than we expected"
He admitted, however, that victory is farther from the podium: "Of course the victory is still extremely difficult," he said. "We felt good and times have come quite easily, but do not think that has changed."
"So maybe tomorrow we will be in the third row of the grid, but much closer than expected. If that's the case, then there are many more possibilities for the career, especially for the podium, which is always the main goal. "
On Sunday, again the soft configured as the clear choice: "We have very few media laps on the tires, we have focused more on the other compound, which I think the race could last between 16 and 18 laps. But hey, with the average over the last three or four races, especially on the last leg of the race, we have done very well, "admitted Ferdinand
About the accident in Turn 1 on the final leg of training said: "We lost 20 minutes, but Philip himself took advantage to be able to analyze tire wear at high load. So do not think that has affected us much."
He added that "as in India, two weeks ago, I've lost some time here in Abu Dhabi. There was due to the engine, which left me lying on one side of the track. And here, because a trip "said the double world champion Spaniard, who completed 45 laps between the two free practice sessions.
"I do not think there is a special problem of grip in the first corner of the circuit, but if you play the piano while braking, then yes you lose grip," said Alonso.
"My off-track at the same point that Vettel has some similarities with it, so maybe tomorrow we will try to enter the curve a little more for the center of the track and not go as the limit," he said.
"I'm angry for having lost some time, but especially sorry for the mechanics, who now have an extra work to fix the car. But I will try to reimburse morning with a good lap in qualifying," he said.
The wall of the two-time
The second free practice session at the Yas Marina circuit experienced more accidents than expected. The two most notorious occurred in Turn 1 Middle Eastern circuit. That point, a left-hander, saw both Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel lost their options for improving the time in the last moments of the session. Two two-time which impacted on the curve against the wall.
First was the German who lost control of Red Bull, acknowledging later that he had come stronger than normal. Was half hour of training, but was finally able to leave when Vettel was seven minutes remaining to see if the car was in good condition.
Later it was the turn of the Spaniard. There was little more than 20 minutes when the Ferrari went very strained, skidding of the rear and Alonso could not gain control, also impacting against a substitute for 'wall of champions'.
In the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, is where the well-known Wall of Champions at the entrance to the finish, which clashed against Villeneuve, Schumacher and Hill. Vettel also crashed this year in that same spot on the Canadian track.
First was the German who lost control of Red Bull, acknowledging later that he had come stronger than normal. Was half hour of training, but was finally able to leave when Vettel was seven minutes remaining to see if the car was in good condition.
Later it was the turn of the Spaniard. There was little more than 20 minutes when the Ferrari went very strained, skidding of the rear and Alonso could not gain control, also impacting against a substitute for 'wall of champions'.
In the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, is where the well-known Wall of Champions at the entrance to the finish, which clashed against Villeneuve, Schumacher and Hill. Vettel also crashed this year in that same spot on the Canadian track.
Hamilton dominates Vettel and Alonso crashes
McLaren-Mercedes dominated the second free practice session in the same way during the morning session. Lewis Hamilton ruled the trial ahead of Jenson Button, who finished the first round as the fastest on the grid. The two Ferrari seconded to McLaren, Fernando Massa third and fourth. Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso had their day.
The second free practice session was an ordeal for both. The world champion suffered a small accident in the first curve left, left elbow, and after touching anything left Red Bull was transferred to the pits by a crane, forcing him to miss almost half German hour session off. Eventually, she measures out again with the Red Bull and to make sure everything was in order.
Fernando was also longer in the same place as the champion. Missing just over 10 minutes to the end of the round when the Spaniard went long and the curve and hit the rear skidding protections. The Ferrari was disabled and had to leave the pits on foot and without options to continue. Ferrari had planned to try a long run with a lot of fuel.
Michael Schumacher was another who suffered unspeakable throughout the session, slipping over and over again in different parts of the circuit. However, his blunders did not have any consequences. Alguersuari completed a discrete action finished 14th, two places behind his teammate, Sebastian Buemi.
The second free practice session was an ordeal for both. The world champion suffered a small accident in the first curve left, left elbow, and after touching anything left Red Bull was transferred to the pits by a crane, forcing him to miss almost half German hour session off. Eventually, she measures out again with the Red Bull and to make sure everything was in order.
Fernando was also longer in the same place as the champion. Missing just over 10 minutes to the end of the round when the Spaniard went long and the curve and hit the rear skidding protections. The Ferrari was disabled and had to leave the pits on foot and without options to continue. Ferrari had planned to try a long run with a lot of fuel.
Michael Schumacher was another who suffered unspeakable throughout the session, slipping over and over again in different parts of the circuit. However, his blunders did not have any consequences. Alguersuari completed a discrete action finished 14th, two places behind his teammate, Sebastian Buemi.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Alonso: "It is the best season I've done in my life"
The Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso faces the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with the intention of the podium but with the certainty that it will be very complicated. The Spanish also ensures that this year has signed his best season but believes that the fans are disappointed.
"It makes me special pleasure to get the podium in Abu Dhabi because I've never done here. But this year, I honestly think it will be difficult to conquer because normally costs us a lot of work but we will try by all means," said the Spaniard.
Alonso understand, on the other hand, the disappointment among fans this year but says he has done the best season possible: "In the season itself, I fully understand people's disappointment because we have only won a big prize and because we were fight for the championship until the last race last year and expectations were high. But for me personally, both last year and this year is the best season I've done in my life and will surely be difficult to repeat years as they I've done especially this year where I could avoid the mistakes I made last year, "he said.
"This course I have avoided the false start errors as in China or the accident in Monaco. I've gotten what I did wrong in 2010. I have only a drop in Canada, and the team has given up, the outputs have improved by 200 hundred "Difficult to repeat this 2011 years, although it is understandable that the feeling is the opposite," he said.
"I did not lose the World Cup here,"
Alonso is convinced that the error committed by Ferrari strategy last year at the Yas Marina circuit was not decisive for losing the world title.
"Let's see what a feeling I have to go out there, but I love the circuit. Last year I do not think my mistake was what happened in Abu Dhabi, where we lose two or three positions, but in Valencia and Silverstone, we lost 30 points. That caused us to miss the World Cup and not two or three that I lost here, "he said.
Nothing more land in Abu Dhabi, his feelings are "good" because it recognized that it is an idyllic place. "I arrived last night, I slept, I went to the pool, since there is the paddock, the boats, the colors of the circuit. So I thought 'what more beautiful site for a Grand Prix." You take a plane, get the direct circuit ... and we come from India and Korea, which had nothing to do, "he said.
Fernando Alonso hopes his teammate Felipe Massa to achieve a podium in the remainder of the campaign. "I hope not beat a losing record. There are still two races in Brazil and will be excited to do a special podium and hopefully can," he said.
In addition, he is sure that "luck" has marked differences between the two Ferrari this course. "Circumstances have been in my favor and against. It is difficult to explain. But at Silverstone was a matter of luck and other races by the lack of adaptation to the tires and blown diffusers that make driving the car is different , it took a tad longer, but is going very fast now and is driving more comfortable, "he said.
"It makes me special pleasure to get the podium in Abu Dhabi because I've never done here. But this year, I honestly think it will be difficult to conquer because normally costs us a lot of work but we will try by all means," said the Spaniard.
Alonso understand, on the other hand, the disappointment among fans this year but says he has done the best season possible: "In the season itself, I fully understand people's disappointment because we have only won a big prize and because we were fight for the championship until the last race last year and expectations were high. But for me personally, both last year and this year is the best season I've done in my life and will surely be difficult to repeat years as they I've done especially this year where I could avoid the mistakes I made last year, "he said.
"This course I have avoided the false start errors as in China or the accident in Monaco. I've gotten what I did wrong in 2010. I have only a drop in Canada, and the team has given up, the outputs have improved by 200 hundred "Difficult to repeat this 2011 years, although it is understandable that the feeling is the opposite," he said.
"I did not lose the World Cup here,"
Alonso is convinced that the error committed by Ferrari strategy last year at the Yas Marina circuit was not decisive for losing the world title.
"Let's see what a feeling I have to go out there, but I love the circuit. Last year I do not think my mistake was what happened in Abu Dhabi, where we lose two or three positions, but in Valencia and Silverstone, we lost 30 points. That caused us to miss the World Cup and not two or three that I lost here, "he said.
Nothing more land in Abu Dhabi, his feelings are "good" because it recognized that it is an idyllic place. "I arrived last night, I slept, I went to the pool, since there is the paddock, the boats, the colors of the circuit. So I thought 'what more beautiful site for a Grand Prix." You take a plane, get the direct circuit ... and we come from India and Korea, which had nothing to do, "he said.
Fernando Alonso hopes his teammate Felipe Massa to achieve a podium in the remainder of the campaign. "I hope not beat a losing record. There are still two races in Brazil and will be excited to do a special podium and hopefully can," he said.
In addition, he is sure that "luck" has marked differences between the two Ferrari this course. "Circumstances have been in my favor and against. It is difficult to explain. But at Silverstone was a matter of luck and other races by the lack of adaptation to the tires and blown diffusers that make driving the car is different , it took a tad longer, but is going very fast now and is driving more comfortable, "he said.
Rosberg Mercedes renews
Nico Rosberg signed a multiyear contract with Mercedes GP Petronas team comprising "the 2013 season and beyond," according to the team revealed in a statement.
Thus, next year the 'Silver Arrows' will for the third consecutive year the same pair of pilots formed by the seven times world champion Michael Schumacher, Rosberg himself.
Rosberg, seventh in the standings this season, came to Mercedes in 2010 and has since climbed the podium three times and has added 217 points.
Rosberg happy with your renewal
"I am delighted to have extended my contract with Mercedes. Earn as 'silver arrow' is one of the goals of my life and I am delighted to lead my team to become the best of Formula 1" Germanic said.
It is also convinced that the team will provide "a winning car." "We contribute to the incredible legacy of the 'Silver Arrows'. I'm waiting for the great moments that will live in the coming years with Mercedes-Benz family," he added.
On the other hand, the athletic director, Ross Brawn, is convinced that Rosberg is a driver who can "win races and championships." "Nico has achieved great success the last two seasons with us, achieving results well beyond the technical possibilities of our car," he said.
For Brawn pairing of 'Schumi' and Rosberg "push the team forward." "We are willing to give Nico the car you need to be among the first and get their first win in Formula 1," he said.
Finally, Norbert Haug, Vice President Mercedes-Benz Motorsport, is confident that the team and Rosberg have much in common. "He loves working with our team and is heavily involved to continue together in a long and successful future. I appreciate the total dedication of Nico. We will work hard to give our pilots the car you deserve," he concluded.
Thus, next year the 'Silver Arrows' will for the third consecutive year the same pair of pilots formed by the seven times world champion Michael Schumacher, Rosberg himself.
Rosberg, seventh in the standings this season, came to Mercedes in 2010 and has since climbed the podium three times and has added 217 points.
Rosberg happy with your renewal
"I am delighted to have extended my contract with Mercedes. Earn as 'silver arrow' is one of the goals of my life and I am delighted to lead my team to become the best of Formula 1" Germanic said.
It is also convinced that the team will provide "a winning car." "We contribute to the incredible legacy of the 'Silver Arrows'. I'm waiting for the great moments that will live in the coming years with Mercedes-Benz family," he added.
On the other hand, the athletic director, Ross Brawn, is convinced that Rosberg is a driver who can "win races and championships." "Nico has achieved great success the last two seasons with us, achieving results well beyond the technical possibilities of our car," he said.
For Brawn pairing of 'Schumi' and Rosberg "push the team forward." "We are willing to give Nico the car you need to be among the first and get their first win in Formula 1," he said.
Finally, Norbert Haug, Vice President Mercedes-Benz Motorsport, is confident that the team and Rosberg have much in common. "He loves working with our team and is heavily involved to continue together in a long and successful future. I appreciate the total dedication of Nico. We will work hard to give our pilots the car you deserve," he concluded.
"The Red Bull spoiler I have it"
The suspicions of a German journalist raised a tale of espionage Ferrari may now come down like a house of cards. A Spanish fan, who attended the Grand Prix of Italy, has come to mark most of the front wing Mark Webber Red Bull lost in the first chicane of the Monza circuit. That, according to Auto Motor und Sport, the race stewards could provide engineers with the Scuderia.
The Spanish aficionado, who obviously do not want to give their name, provides photos of the accident and the area where the piece was abandoned, an element that has in its possession as a memento. Is an event that is repeated in most races that are held in Monza, where the invasion of post-test track allows tifossi carry off with everything in their path. This time the prize went to a reader of our newspaper.
A possible espionage
It really surprised by the misinformation that were taken as true in some world media and Spanish, has wanted to shed light on a spy never took place. In Maranello or have smelled the part that has remained at home. "I had seen the accident and how one of the commissioners withdrew the piece of asphalt and almost threw it against the fence so they do not bother. He had cast his eye until he finished the race and I could get there before anyone else after jumping from the stands. did not think I was doing anything wrong, because I had seen it on this track. People start to the billboards and 100 and 50 indicating braking, "says this fan who confesses Fernando follower Alonso. "It never entered my head to give it to Ferrari. I did not think was so important," he says.
The importance is that the incident took place in the race that took place on September 11. Just over a month later, on October 14, Ferrari track in Korea drew a similar spoiler that seemed to bend over the sides like Red Bull.
It is just such endplates-side wing-final which is held by our anonymous reader. The rest was standing by the fence and was also picked up by other spectators after the race.
"The question that arises is why Ferrari has cracked the mystery of the wings of Red Bull. When Mark Webber collided with Felipe Massa in Monza chicane, lost part of his front wing. That piece was never found. A bad guy think that this piece landed in Maranello, "said the prestigious Auto Motor und Sport, trying to do with Vettel home a week later.
A clean bill
BRAND As you know, the front wing project started in Maranello at the end of March, and what you see, has been completely independent and clean. In any case, being polished in every race to be a staple of the car in 2012. In Abu Dhabi will be further improved version of the track that came to India. Formula 1 is usually given for this type of film about espionage, given the history, but has not happened on this occasion.
The end of this fragment and the internal sensors also carried, will finish in a box in the methacrylate room of a house. Something like a trophy. But the story that carries with it is almost more valuable than the piece of carbon fiber.
The Spanish aficionado, who obviously do not want to give their name, provides photos of the accident and the area where the piece was abandoned, an element that has in its possession as a memento. Is an event that is repeated in most races that are held in Monza, where the invasion of post-test track allows tifossi carry off with everything in their path. This time the prize went to a reader of our newspaper.
A possible espionage
It really surprised by the misinformation that were taken as true in some world media and Spanish, has wanted to shed light on a spy never took place. In Maranello or have smelled the part that has remained at home. "I had seen the accident and how one of the commissioners withdrew the piece of asphalt and almost threw it against the fence so they do not bother. He had cast his eye until he finished the race and I could get there before anyone else after jumping from the stands. did not think I was doing anything wrong, because I had seen it on this track. People start to the billboards and 100 and 50 indicating braking, "says this fan who confesses Fernando follower Alonso. "It never entered my head to give it to Ferrari. I did not think was so important," he says.
The importance is that the incident took place in the race that took place on September 11. Just over a month later, on October 14, Ferrari track in Korea drew a similar spoiler that seemed to bend over the sides like Red Bull.
It is just such endplates-side wing-final which is held by our anonymous reader. The rest was standing by the fence and was also picked up by other spectators after the race.
"The question that arises is why Ferrari has cracked the mystery of the wings of Red Bull. When Mark Webber collided with Felipe Massa in Monza chicane, lost part of his front wing. That piece was never found. A bad guy think that this piece landed in Maranello, "said the prestigious Auto Motor und Sport, trying to do with Vettel home a week later.
A clean bill
BRAND As you know, the front wing project started in Maranello at the end of March, and what you see, has been completely independent and clean. In any case, being polished in every race to be a staple of the car in 2012. In Abu Dhabi will be further improved version of the track that came to India. Formula 1 is usually given for this type of film about espionage, given the history, but has not happened on this occasion.
The end of this fragment and the internal sensors also carried, will finish in a box in the methacrylate room of a house. Something like a trophy. But the story that carries with it is almost more valuable than the piece of carbon fiber.
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