-Formula 1 - Season 2011

[NashTrooper]

Vettel claims closest-ever pole position at Suzuka

Red Bull Racing driver Sebastian Vettel has put himself in the best possible position to seal his second Formula One title this weekend by claiming pole for the Japanese Grand Prix, using Pirelli’s P Zero Yellow soft tyres to set a time of 1m30.466s. The German eclipsed his pole time last year of 1m30.785s and beat McLaren driver Jenson Button by just 0.009s. This made it the closest-ever pole in Suzuka, equal to Michael Schumacher’s 2000 benchmark, who also beat Mika Hakkinen by exactly the same margin

[genius83]

Ecclestone pushing for meeting over Lotus and Renault name changes
Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone is hoping to get teams together early next month to try and sort out the naming issue relating to Team Lotus and Renault.

Sauber uses first curfew exception at Suzuka
Sauber has used up one of its four curfew exceptions at the Japanese Grand Prix after staff stayed at the track late on Friday to work on the latest car updates.

Vettel pips Button to secure 12th season pole at Suzuka
Sebastian Vettel took his 12th pole position of the season at Suzuka, denying Jenson Button the top spot by just 0.009 seconds.

<font face='Courier New'><font size='2'><font color='Navy'>[U]Japanese GP Qualifying Session[/U]</font></font></font>
<font color='DarkOrchid'>Pos  Driver                Team                 Time         Gap   </font>
 1.  Sebastian Vettel      Red Bull-Renault     1m30.466s           
 2.  Jenson Button         McLaren-Mercedes     1m30.475s  + 0.009  
 3.  Lewis Hamilton        McLaren-Mercedes     1m30.617s  + 0.151  
 4.  Felipe Massa          Ferrari              1m30.804s  + 0.338  
 5.  Fernando Alonso       Ferrari              1m30.886s  + 0.420  
 6.  Mark Webber           Red Bull-Renault     1m31.156s  + 0.690  
 7.  Michael Schumacher    Mercedes             no time                
 8.  Vitaly Petrov         Renault              no time                
 9.  Bruno Senna           Renault              no time                
10.  Kamui Kobayashi       Sauber-Ferrari       no time                
<font color='DarkOrchid'>Q2 cut-off time: 1m32.380s                                   Gap **</font>
11.  Adrian Sutil          Force India-Mercedes 1m32.463s  + 1.997
12.  Paul di Resta         Force India-Mercedes 1m32.746s  + 2.280
13.  Rubens Barrichello    Williams-Cosworth    1m33.079s  + 2.613
14.  Pastor Maldonado      Williams-Cosworth    1m33.224s  + 2.758
15.  Sebastien Buemi       Toro Rosso-Ferrari   1m33.227s  + 2.761
16.  Jaime Alguersuari     Toro Rosso-Ferrari   1m33.427s  + 2.961
17.  Sergio Perez          Sauber-Ferrari       no time           
<font color='DarkOrchid'>Q1 cut-off time: 1m35.111s                                   Gap *</font>
18.  Heikki Kovalainen     Lotus-Renault        1m35.454s   + 4.988     
19.  Jarno Trulli          Lotus-Renault        1m35.514s   + 5.048     
20.  Jerome D'Ambrosio     Virgin-Cosworth      1m36.439s   + 5.973     
21.  Timo Glock            Virgin-Cosworth      1m36.507s   + 6.041     
22.  Daniel Ricciardo      HRT-Cosworth         1m37.846s   + 7.380     
23.  Nico Rosberg          Mercedes             no time                 
24.  Tonio Liuzzi          HRT-Cosworth         no time                 
<font color='Purple'>107% time: 1m39.109s
* Gap to quickest in Q1
** Gap to quickest in Q2</font>

Button says he got all out of his car to secure second place on the grid at Suzuka
Jenson Button admitted he felt his fastest lap in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix would be enough for pole, the Briton claiming he got everything out of his car.

Vettel thrilled with 'tough' Japanese Grand Prix pole
Sebastian Vettel described his 12th pole position of the 2011 season as his toughest of the year so far, saying he was delighted to deliver the result despite a tough build-up at Suzuka.

Hamilton says Schumacher's move during qualifying was dangerous
Lewis Hamilton was left frustrated after he was unable to complete his final run in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix, labelling his incident with Michael Schumacher as dangerous.

Toro Rosso admits it misjudged Japanese Grand Prix qualifying
Toro Rosso says it deliberately prioritised its race plans over qualifying at Suzuka - but still had regrets over its handling of the session after seeing its cars consigned to the eighth row of the Japanese Grand Prix grid.

Liuzzi rues 'terrible' weekend so far after more problems in qualifying
Tonio Liuzzi has labelled his Japanese Grand Prix weekend so far as 'terrible' after hitting more problems on Saturday.

Webber: Q3 mess with Hamilton and Schumacher was no one's fault
Mark Webber described the Suzuka Q3 traffic jam involving his Red Bull, Lewis Hamilton's McLaren and Michael Schumacher's Mercedes as an unfortunate accident of timing, but nobody's fault.

Alonso not surprised by lack of pace after qualifying in fifth at Suzuka
Fernando Alonso admitted he was not surprised by his result in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix, despite finishing in fifth position.

Liuzzi, Rosberg allowed to race in Japan despite not posting a time in qualifying
Nico Rosberg and Tonio Liuzzi have been given the green light to race in the Japanese Grand Prix despite failing to set a time in qualifying.

Horner reveals Vettel got latest spec front wing right before qualifying
Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner has revealed that the new front wing parts that helped Sebastian Vettel claim a sensational pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix only arrived at the track 30 minutes before qualifying.

Pirelli's Paul Hembery says lack of running in qualifying 'robbing' the fans
Pirelli motorsport boss Paul Hembery believes the fans are being robbed of a show in qualifying with the current Formula 1 regulations.

Kobayashi to start from seventh place after provisional grid is announced
Kamui Kobayashi will start the Japanese Grand Prix from seventh position after the FIA revealed the official grid for tomorrow's race.

[genius83]

[U]Rubens Barrichello

Timo Glock

Kamui Kobayashi

Sergio Perez

Vitaly Petrov

Bruno Senna

Jaime Alguersuari

Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Buemi

Lewis Hamilton

Jarno Trulli

Heikki Kovalainen

Daniel Ricciardo

Paul Di Resta

Fernando Alonso

Mark Webber

Jerome D'Ambrosio

Adrian Sutil

Michal Schumacher

Pastor Maldonado

Jenson Button

Felipe Massa

Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel and Jenson Button

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[genius83]

Renault's Gerard Lopez poised to buy into Group Lotus
The Renault Formula 1 team is poised to forge much closer ties with Group Lotus, AUTOSPORT has learned, with sources suggesting the outfit's owner Gerard Lopez is to take a financial stake in the sportscar manufacturer.

Last corner cost me a shot at pole - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton said he missed out on a shot at pole position at the Japanese Grand Prix because Mark Webber and Michael Schumacher overtook him into the final chicane on his outlap.

Hamilton will not affect Massa
Felipe Massa says he will not be affected by starting alongside Lewis Hamilton in the Japanese Grand Prix.

Schumacher brushes off final incident
Michael Schumacher brushed off the final corner incident that saw both he and Lewis Hamilton miss out on a final flying lap during qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix.

Domenicali calls for qualifying tweak
Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali has called for a shakeup in the qualifying and tyre regulations to encourage all cars to take part in the top ten shootout.

'It was a squeeze getting my car together' - Senna
Bruno Senna has praised his team for repairing his car in time for the first session of qualifying after he crashed out in final practice at the Japanese Grand Prix.

Some More Pics from the GP:
[U]Michal in Drivers meeting

For @m_waqas only

Michal and Hamilton after Q3

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[slsamg]

I wish Pakistan had track also and by the way nice share I'm with Schumacher

[aref]

Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel and Jenson Button

HAM showing the world how big an **** he is and how low is his sportsman spirit. Jackass!!

[RedBull_ar]

Hamilton says Schumacher's move during qualifying was dangerous
Lewis Hamilton was left frustrated after he was unable to complete his final run in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix, labelling his incident with Michael Schumacher as dangerous.

Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel and Jenson Button

p\/ssy

[U][B]Michal in Drivers meeting

Legend

[Blackeye117]

So where we are going tonight genius ? ?????

[Imaan1]

My favorite, Sebastian Vettel becoming the world champion for 2nd time,:D.Jenson wining the race with Fernando 2nd and Hamilton once again showing how big an idiot he is... Schumacher in 6th... Beautiful race..

[zia1288]

Congrats to Vettel. A very good race for both Button and Alonso. Well done guys. A race worth watching.

[MoinIqbal]

Sebastian Vettel is the worlds youngest double World Champion!! what a race...
although i was very disappointed with Kamui, he could have had an amazing race

[Imaan1]

So who will be looking to buy this beauty?
I will for sure it is beautiful.

redbullshop.com|RED BULL RACING|S. Vettel World Champion T-Shirt - men T-Shirt - men XXL

[zia1288]

So who will be looking to buy this beauty?
I will for sure it is beautiful.

redbullshop.com|RED BULL RACING|S. Vettel World Champion T-Shirt - men T-Shirt - men XXL

Not me, I'll be looking for such stuff when Alonso becomes champ

[Imaan1]

Not me, I'll be looking for such stuff when Alonso becomes champ

Yeah! different likings Got a Fernando lover in my own house aswell and i my myself also like Alonso.. he is one of my favorites.

[zia1288]

@ Imaan1, Genius is giving party to other F1 fans in Karachi as he's Vettel's fan and happy for him becoming double champion. Can I expect same thing in Lahore from you?

[genius83]

Red Bull: Objective is for Vettel to take title with victory in Japan
Sebastian Vettel may need just one point to clinch the world championship in the Japanese Grand Prix, but his team has insisted it is going out there at Suzuka today to secure the title with a victory.

Sauber updates give Kamui Kobayashi cause for hope in Japan
Kamui Kobayashi believes the Sauber now has the chance to get its season back on track thanks to the upgrade package that has delivered a step forward at Suzuka.

Mercedes is confident Nico Rosberg will fight through Suzuka field
Mercedes is confident Nico Rosberg can salvage points from today's Japanese Grand Prix after the German was sidelined in qualifying by a hydraulic problem.

Jenson Button's victory hopes rest on early Vettel assault
Jenson Button thinks that his hopes of victory in the Japanese Grand Prix may rest on him getting past Sebastian Vettel into the first corner at Suzuka.

McLaren shares the blame for Hamilton's qualifying mix-up
McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh says his team could have done a better job in advising Lewis Hamilton of his track position in qualifying, after the chicane mix-up that left him unable to complete a second run in Q3.

Teams express concern over ongoing political situation in Bahrain
Formula 1 team bosses have expressed some concerns about the ongoing political situation in Bahrain, just six months ahead of the sport's intended return to the Gulf state.

[genius83]

Vettel clinches second F1 title as Button wins the Japanese Grand Prix
Sebastian Vettel clinched the 2011 Formula 1 world championship with third place in the Japanese Grand Prix, as Jenson Button took victory for McLaren ahead of Fernando Alonso's Ferrari.

<font face='Courier New'><font color='Navy'>[U]Japanese GP Race Results[/U]</font></font>
<font color='Sienna'>Pos  Driver        Team                       Time</font>
 1.  Button        McLaren-Mercedes           1h30:53.427
 2.  Alonso        Ferrari                    +     1.160
 3.  Vettel        Red Bull-Renault           +     2.006
 4.  Webber        Red Bull-Renault           +     8.071
 5.  Hamilton      McLaren-Mercedes           +    24.268
 6.  Schumacher    Mercedes                   +    27.120
 7.  Massa         Ferrari                    +    28.240
 8.  Perez         Sauber-Ferrari             +    39.377
 9.  Petrov        Renault                    +    42.607
10.  Rosberg       Mercedes                   +    44.322
11.  Sutil         Force India-Mercedes       +    54.447
12.  Di Resta      Force India-Mercedes       +  1:02.326
13.  Kobayashi     Sauber-Ferrari             +  1:03.705
14.  Alguersuari   Toro Rosso-Ferrari         +  1:04.194
15.  Maldonado     Williams-Cosworth          +  1:06.623
16.  Senna         Renault                    +  1:12.628
17.  Barrichello   Williams-Cosworth          +  1:14.191
18.  Kovalainen    Lotus-Renault              +  1:27.824
19.  Trulli        Lotus-Renault              +  1:36.140
20.  Glock         Virgin-Cosworth            +    2 laps
21.  D'Ambrosio    Virgin-Cosworth            +    2 laps
22.  Ricciardo     HRT-Cosworth               +    2 laps
23.  Liuzzi        HRT-Cosworth               +    2 laps
<font color='Green'>Fastest lap: Button, 1:36.568</font>
<font color='Navy'>[U]Not classified/retirements:[/U]</font>
<font color='Sienna'>Driver        Team                         On lap</font>
Buemi         Toro Rosso-Ferrari           35

Here is the World Championship Standings after Japanese GP:

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<font face='Courier New'><font color='Red'>World Championships Standings</font></font>[/U]
<font color='Blue'>Drivers:                    Constructors:             </font>
 1.  Vettel       324        1.  Red Bull-Renault          518
 2.  Button       210        2.  McLaren-Mercedes          388
 3.  Alonso       202        3.  Ferrari                   292
 4.  Webber       194        4.  Mercedes                  123
 5.  Hamilton     178        5.  Renault                    72
 6.  Massa         90        6.  Force India-Mercedes       48
 7.  Rosberg       63        7.  Sauber-Ferrari             40
 8.  Schumacher    60        8.  Toro Rosso-Ferrari         29
 9.  Petrov        36        9.  Williams-Cosworth           5
10.  Heidfeld      34       
11.  Sutil         28       
12.  Kobayashi     27       
13.  Di Resta      20       
14.  Alguersuari   16       
15.  Buemi         13       
16.  Perez         13       
17.  Barrichello    4       
18.  Senna          2       
19.  Maldonado      1       

Vettel makes history with second Formula 1 title
Sebastian Vettel has won the 2011 Formula 1 world drivers' championship after finishing third behind Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso in the Japanese Grand Prix.

Button says Suzuka result shows there is no nothing to choose between top teams
Suzuka winner Jenson Button says the Japanese Grand Prix result shows that Formula 1 is in for a highly competitive end to the season, despite Sebastian Vettel clinching the world championship today.

Emotional Vettel thankful to Red Bull after second F1 title
An emotional Sebastian Vettel was thankful to the Red Bull Racing team after securing his second title at the Japanese Grand Prix.

Alonso describes Suzuka podium as a huge boost for Ferrari
Fernando Alonso described Ferrari's performance in the Japanese Grand Prix as a huge motivation for the team.

Schumacher 'proud' of Vettel after double championship glory
Michael Schumacher says he is proud of Sebastian Vettel's achievements after securing his second title in a row.

Kamui Kobayashi says anti-stall system issue caused his Suzuka slump
Kamui Kobayashi said a problem with his Sauber's anti-stall system was the main reason why his home grand prix went so wrong at Suzuka today.

Vettel says he pushed for victory without thinking of championship
Sebastian Vettel said he was driving as hard as possible to try and win the Japanese Grand Prix, without thinking too much about the championship.

Massa asks FIA to get tough with Hamilton after Japanese Grand Prix clash
Felipe Massa has hit out at Lewis Hamilton once again after the pair clashed in the Japanese Grand Prix - as he urged the FIA to get tough with his McLaren rival.

Vettel insists he did not see Jenson Button in Suzuka start incident
Sebastian Vettel said he had no idea Jenson Button was alongside him when they nearly made contact at the start of the Japanese Grand Prix.

Hamilton bemoans 'shocking race'
Lewis Hamilton said that he had "a bit of a shocking race" as he finished fifth in the Japanese Grand Prix.

Rosberg calls tenth 'decent'
Nico Rosberg said tenth place in the Japanese Grand Prix was only a "decent result" despite starting 23rd on the grid.

[m_waqas]

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For @m_waqas only

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Beauty queen,.. awesome.. thanks steve,.. u have given me the treat

[m_waqas]

great race,.. Congratulations to VET..

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[genius83]

@m_waqas
Her sister was their too, try on her may be it could work and you could give us a Bhabhi.

@Blackeye117
The treat is not for next 2 weeks atleast, because I will not be in Karachi.

I recieved your message, you are not alone I also miss the race.

@All Vettel Fans
Congratulations. for the second title, it would be even better if he could win this race too.

@All
One thing that should be noted, RedBull is losing their aerodynamic advantage that they have in last two and a half year. They have lost on every aerodynamic circuit this year like Silverstone, Hungaroring and now Suzuka. I hope RedBull next season have a car which could perform on all circuits the way they have perform this year in Monza and Spa.