Istanbul Practice (Friday & Saturday) - Page 2

ActiveMS · 19 Aug 2005, 15:32 (Ref:1386453)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glen

Toyota continue to impress, although they still seem to lose a bit of pace come Sunday afternoon.

IMHO they dont have race drivers with the right attitude.
They could do better with drivers who are williing to drive for alot less and have more to prove. Currently one is good at qualy but average in race pace and the other just mucks about and uses every excuse under the sun to justify his poor performance.

I expect better decisions from Toyota management in the future.

Glen · 19 Aug 2005, 15:38 (Ref:1386458)

Too harsh on Trulli if you ask me - and no words are too harsh for Ralf of late!

Sodemo · 19 Aug 2005, 15:48 (Ref:1386467)

Schumacher said that Ferrari are struggling to find a decent setup at Istanbul.

However things began to improve towards the end of the day, when the track cleaned up.

Kicking-back · 19 Aug 2005, 16:20 (Ref:1386483)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glen

Too harsh on Trulli if you ask me - and no words are too harsh for Ralf of late!

Ralf's bagged some useful points the last few races - more than Jarno in fact

Louis B. · 19 Aug 2005, 18:46 (Ref:1386555)

fined for speeding in the pitlane:

"That's a quick way to spend $7000!" JV grinned, "It's driver error. If the button's not working, the team pays, if the finger of the driver is not working, then the driver pays…"

I will miss you should the vultures succeed...

maximus · 19 Aug 2005, 19:23 (Ref:1386589)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louis B.

fined for speeding in the pitlane:

"That's a quick way to spend $7000!" JV grinned, "It's driver error. If the button's not working, the team pays, if the finger of the driver is not working, then the driver pays…"

I will miss you should the vultures succeed...

Jeeze give it a rest!

You're JV obsessions worrying me, lol

Louis B. · 19 Aug 2005, 19:37 (Ref:1386595)

It's indeed very difficult for me not to allude to JV in my posts. Damn it, I've done it again.

P.S. VilleneuveTracy where are you?

mabs_nsx · 20 Aug 2005, 05:49 (Ref:1386781)

Istanbul Practice 2.1 starts in 11 minuits.

mabs_nsx · 20 Aug 2005, 06:01 (Ref:1386784)

Istanbul Practice 2.1 has started.

Andy77 · 20 Aug 2005, 06:16 (Ref:1386787)

hopefully "my" reds will perform slightly better today

Dutton · 20 Aug 2005, 06:46 (Ref:1386794)

In broad terms, things seem to be much the same in this session as the others.

mabs_nsx · 20 Aug 2005, 06:48 (Ref:1386795)

Istanbul Practice 2.1 has finished. Istanbul Practice 2.2 starts in 30 minutes.

mabs_nsx · 20 Aug 2005, 06:52 (Ref:1386798)

BAR finished 2nd and 5th

Sato looks fast. I hope his fast in the final 6 races. Then maybe he will keep his seat at BAR.

mabs_nsx · 20 Aug 2005, 06:55 (Ref:1386799)

I think Montoya, Räikkönen, Alonso or Button will win the race.

Dutton · 20 Aug 2005, 06:56 (Ref:1386800)

BAR are dong a good job, but it is kind of more like where one feels they should be...

Williams have surprised me.......the rumour mill will start about BMW reviously detuning things no doubt.......It will be intersting to see how they get on come the real stuff.

Ferrari are not looking too great, if things continue in this manner then snagging points of any description would be very nice.

It seems there is potential for an interesting mix up front, leaving the Mclaren/Kimi vs Renault/Alonso battle in an intriguing situation.

devil racer nz · 20 Aug 2005, 06:56 (Ref:1386801)

Good Session. Williams looking at least half decent this weekend

Dutton · 20 Aug 2005, 06:57 (Ref:1386802)

It will be interseting to see if they can keep it up.

Andy77 · 20 Aug 2005, 07:10 (Ref:1386804)

the break between the sessions is filled pretty nice here.
station shows a replay of the 1986 Mexico GP. This sweet black John Player Lotus and this yellow helmet

As far as 3rd session goes Williams & BAR are a surprise. the reds have to find something if they wanna get into points.
let´s see what will happen at the end of 4th session.

Dutton · 20 Aug 2005, 07:18 (Ref:1386807)

You think the session surprised with regards the Williams and BAR postions? Interesting, I didn't think they were that out of place really (in the context of this weekend).

mabs_nsx · 20 Aug 2005, 07:21 (Ref:1386808)

Istanbul Practice 2.2 has started.

Andy77 · 20 Aug 2005, 07:23 (Ref:1386809)

it surprises that they can keep the speed

NO1SPECIAL · 20 Aug 2005, 07:24 (Ref:1386810)

are there any rules regarding tyres in practice?

Dutton · 20 Aug 2005, 07:24 (Ref:1386811)

You can tell the time, well done.

Dutton · 20 Aug 2005, 07:29 (Ref:1386813)

Rules about tyres in practice?

There are no restrictions until the start of qualifying, at which point it becomes one set. i think they have to have their compound chosen by 9am on Saturday?

I might be getting confused, but i cannot be bothered to hunt through the regs.

NO1SPECIAL · 20 Aug 2005, 07:33 (Ref:1386816)

thanks dutton.

just a bit curious about the lack of times till well into some of the sessions - wondered if they were waiting for others to put some rubber down or something.

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