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12 Apr 2006, 10:56 (Ref:1579349) | #1 | |
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Round 4 - Imola
Any predictions from people.
I feel Schumacher will be quick, being a good track for ferrari if they get the tyre choice right. Honda and Mclaren will both be searching for much needed win also. Hopefully these teams will close the gap on the Renaults otherwise the championship will be alonso's before can blink |
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12 Apr 2006, 11:07 (Ref:1579354) | #2 | ||
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Toyota will be slow.
Williams will be quick. They have new suspension for Imola, a track which relies on kerb riding for fast times. They also have a stonking donkey in the back of that chassis, again, a track which requires good engine acceleration, traction & power. My tip is Rosberg for a surprise win. |
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Honda might be quick too, and I hope for a more competitive Raikonnen & Montoya. |
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12 Apr 2006, 11:42 (Ref:1579372) | #4 | ||
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Im expecting maybe a Renault-Ferrari-Williams podium. Get back to me on which Williams driver it'll be, but Schuey and Alonso should have no trouble beating their teammates.
Im hoping something happens to keep the championship close, as everyones saying Alonso's running away with it moreso than this time last year. |
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12 Apr 2006, 14:08 (Ref:1579477) | #5 | |
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Both McLarens electrics will fail due to hitting the kerbs (an Imola necessity).
I expect ferrari to be stronger.....but can't look past a Renault or McLaren win. And I expect Button to be on pole. |
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12 Apr 2006, 14:10 (Ref:1579479) | #6 | ||
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Renault are way ahead of the rest....id expect them to come out on top...
Mclaren are not as good this year as last year..last year they were ultimately quicker than Renault but it is not the case this year.. |
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Erm, that's not quite the case is it?
Sure Fernando did only what he needed to in Oz, but at various point during the weekend both Kimi and JPM displayed the speed potential of the MP4-21 as a threat to him. Although Alonso is pointing to Ferrari as his main threat for Imola, he will also be looking McLaren's way as well - no question. It wil be pretty chilly there so I don't fancy anyones chances who run a chassis that can't get much heat into the tyres..... |
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12 Apr 2006, 19:16 (Ref:1579683) | #8 | ||
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Yes but i think the Renault is the more versatile car. They are quick in almost all conditions and that is what i meant by them being the fastest this year.
Imola will see Ferrari put up a better show they have always gone well there.... even that dog F2005 managed to come 2nd and almost knicked the win |
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12 Apr 2006, 19:22 (Ref:1579686) | #9 | |
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I think you mean F2005 ralfy...
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12 Apr 2006, 19:23 (Ref:1579688) | #10 | ||
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Nothing wrong with the F2004, .
I seem to recall Ferrari were crap in 2001. Anway, with a bit of luck "we" can have trouble-free weekend (it is needed). |
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yes er.... F2004 was a dog now wasnt it... only 15 some wins...
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12 Apr 2006, 19:25 (Ref:1579691) | #12 | |
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They were crap in 2001 because, from memory, they inexplicably chose the hard tyres. And then Michaels suspension/brakes played up. And Rubens went missing that year.
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And i don't really think the F2004 was a dog,at least not in 2004 anyway. By the time the cars arrive at Imola many will have undergone some serious improvement (or otherwise),so it'll be like starting the season all over again. |
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Anyway, yeah, indeed, they were crap, . |
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12 Apr 2006, 20:03 (Ref:1579717) | #16 | |
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Yeah, I think the brake issue made his tyre burst.
Stupid Ferrari, don't know what they're doing do they? I think Nico will show well this weekend, now he's back on familiar ground. |
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12 Apr 2006, 20:26 (Ref:1579729) | #17 | ||
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Sauber did good last year at imola, so i say BMW-Sauber will do great.
Why ? Because i'm silly ! lol |
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12 Apr 2006, 20:29 (Ref:1579733) | #18 | ||
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Unless you are right, .
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12 Apr 2006, 21:05 (Ref:1579766) | #19 | |
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BMW could well be very strong.
Until their engine packs in and they join the Williams graveyard. |
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12 Apr 2006, 22:39 (Ref:1579886) | #20 | ||
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mclaren look good because their car seems to have traction over kerbs more than the others...
prediction for quali top 6 (in no particular order & allowing for engine rule): Button Schuey Alonso Nico JPM kimi (pole) race top 6 (no particular order): Schuey (win) Massa Nico Heidfeld Alonso webber this is going to be one of the closest race meetings in a long time IMO... |
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Got to agree with Renault or McLaren as 1st and 2nd favourites but I also get the feeling the Bridgestone teams will be better than they have to now, though they are supposed to work better in hotter climes. Williams and Ferarri fighting over the scraps. |
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13 Apr 2006, 07:47 (Ref:1580116) | #23 | ||
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i'm predicting he won't cross the finish line..... if mclarens do cross finish line i think they will both be top 4, maybe even win...
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13 Apr 2006, 08:13 (Ref:1580141) | #24 | ||
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I can see the podium, in no particular order, being Honda-Renault-Williams, with the smart money being on Webber, Alonso, Button the three. But this one of the potentially closest races yet. Honda/BAR, Ferrari and BMW/Sauber are usually strong here, Renault are just strong ful stop. And McLaren, they can win this race too. 5 teams (Honda, Ferrari, McLaren, Renault, Williams) could be in the running for the win, with a further 2-3 (BMW, Toyota) teams in contention for podiums. Bring it on!
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13 Apr 2006, 08:15 (Ref:1580145) | #25 | ||
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I think that may be a bit optimistic, skam.
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