-Formula 1 - Season 2011

[genius83]

Lewis Hamilton tops second Friday practice for McLaren in Brazil
McLaren's Lewis Hamilton led the way in the second free practice session for the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos.

<font face='Courier New'><font color='Navy'>[U]Brazilian GP Practice Session 2[/U]</font></font>
<font color='DarkOrchid'>Pos  Driver                Team                   Time        Gap     Laps
</font> 1.  Lewis Hamilton       McLaren-Mercedes       1m13.392s             35
 2.  Sebastian Vettel     Red Bull-Renault       1m13.559s  + 0.167    41
 3.  Mark Webber          Red Bull-Renault       1m13.587s  + 0.195    41
 4.  Fernando Alonso      Ferrari                1m13.598s  + 0.206    35
 5.  Michael Schumacher   Mercedes               1m13.723s  + 0.331    38
 6.  Felipe Massa         Ferrari                1m13.750s  + 0.358    39
 7.  Jenson Button        McLaren-Mercedes       1m13.787s  + 0.395    36
 8.  Nico Rosberg         Mercedes               1m13.872s  + 0.480    42
 9.  Adrian Sutil         Force India-Mercedes   1m14.144s  + 0.752    41
10.  Paul di Resta        Force India-Mercedes   1m14.807s  + 1.415    48
11.  Vitaly Petrov        Renault                1m14.856s  + 1.464    38
12.  Bruno Senna          Renault                1m14.931s  + 1.539    37
13.  Sergio Perez         Sauber-Ferrari         1m14.970s  + 1.578    32
14.  Kamui Kobayashi      Sauber-Ferrari         1m15.019s  + 1.627    45
15.  Sebastien Buemi      Toro Rosso-Ferrari     1m15.264s  + 1.872    44
16.  Jaime Alguersuari    Toro Rosso-Ferrari     1m15.388s  + 1.996    41
17.  Pastor Maldonado     Williams-Cosworth      1m15.679s  + 2.287    43
18.  Rubens Barrichello   Williams-Cosworth      1m15.903s  + 2.511    40
19.  Jarno Trulli         Lotus-Renault          1m16.298s  + 2.906    36
20.  Heikki Kovalainen    Lotus-Renault          1m16.338s  + 2.946    48
21.  Jerome D'Ambrosio    Virgin-Cosworth        1m18.031s  + 4.639    39
22.  Timo Glock           Virgin-Cosworth        1m18.051s  + 4.659    45
23.  Daniel Ricciardo     HRT-Cosworth           1m18.367s  + 4.975    42
24.  Tonio Liuzzi         HRT-Cosworth           1m18.476s  + 5.084    42

Michael Schumacher hopes to take the fight to Ferrari in Brazil
Michael Schumacher is hopeful of being able to take the fight to Ferrari during the Brazilian Grand Prix after an encouraging start to the weekend.

Mark Webber: Brazil practice final test for Red Bull to test 2012 developments
Mark Webber said Red Bull regarded Friday practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix as a final chance to track test potential 2012 developments.

[NashTrooper]

Michael Schumacher hopes to take the fight to Ferrari in Brazil
Michael Schumacher is hopeful of being able to take the fight to Ferrari during the Brazilian Grand Prix after an encouraging start to the weekend.

That's good, Best of Luck Schumi!!

[m_waqas]

Originally Posted by genius83
Michael Schumacher hopes to take the fight to Ferrari in Brazil
Michael Schumacher is hopeful of being able to take the fight to Ferrari during the Brazilian Grand Prix after an encouraging start to the weekend.

That's good, Best of Luck Schumi!!

<label for="rb_iconid_10"></label> lolz!,.. can't stop laughing,. sorry ,.. good luck.

@genius .. another sunday gone what about our treat man im not going to let you go this time

so whats the big plan??

[NashTrooper]

Anybody coming tonight in Round 5th of Xtreme Autocross??

[m_waqas]

^ tonight? :o ,.. i wasn't aware.

where? i'll try,..

[NashTrooper]

Any plan to have a meet there??

[NashTrooper]

send me ur num..

[NashTrooper]

Fountain Parking Lot, Block 2, Near Bilawal House, Clifton Karachi.At 8pm

[m_waqas]

number sent,.. lets see if my cousin is willing,.. i don't wanna drive that far alone :S

[Blackeye117]

i cant come today and waqas genius never replied to my question well try your best to go there and join nash

[m_waqas]

i cant come today and waqas genius never replied to my question well try your best to go there and join nash

i can pick u from Aysha Manzil if thats problem,.. would be good..

[Blackeye117]

naah busy with friend thats why his father had a open heart surgery today so thats why

[m_waqas]

^ Oops,. ok. hope he gets his health back and recuperate soon,.

[Blackeye117]

InshAllah .. well lets see what genius replies now he is not giving us any attention

[aref]

So...can anyone please tell me who is the pole sitter once again...??

You set a time....and then break your own set time. That's the way to do it.
oooohhh yeahhh!!

[MoinIqbal]

//youtu.be/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B67KVpmElFY&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

[m_waqas]

So...can anyone please tell me who is the pole sitter once again...??

You set a time....and then break your own set time. That's the way to do it.
oooohhh yeahhh!!

yeah,.. and u didn't mention the new record he made :S ...

[MoizIrfan]

this time vettel was not fast he was damm fast

[genius83]

Formula 1's Resource Restriction Agreement can still be saved, insists Red Bull's Christian Horner
Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner is hopeful that a deal can still be reached for an effective Resource Restriction Agreement, as teams ponder moving the document outside the remit of the Formula One Teams' Association (FOTA).

Alonso hopes for a wet Brazilian Grand Prix after problematic practice
Fernando Alonso says that it is too early to say how competitive Ferrari will be in this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos despite lapping just two tenths slower than Lewis Hamilton's pace-setting time in Friday's free practice sessions.

Button struggling for soft-tyre pace in Brazilian Grand Prix practice
Jenson Button admitted he struggled to get any speed out of the softer Pirelli tyre in Brazilian Grand Prix practice - but is generally confident in his McLaren's pace around Interlagos.

Team Lotus pleased with new rear wing for Brazilian Grand Prix
Team Lotus has pinned its hopes on a new rear wing tested during Friday practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix as it seeks to end its season on a high and secure its coveted tenth position in the constructors' championship this weekend.

Hamilton still expects Red Bull to be quickest in Brazil
Brazilian Grand Prix practice pacesetter Lewis Hamilton was delighted with his McLaren on Friday at Interlagos but still suspects Red Bull will prove slightly quicker over the weekend.

HRT guest Jan Charouz pleased to be close to Daniel Ricciardo in Brazilian Grand Prix practice
Jan Charouz declared himself highly satisfied to be little more than half a second adrift of HRT race driver Daniel Ricciardo as he made his grand prix weekend debut in Brazil.

@All
Sorry Guys, for late updates from Friday and Saturday. My net connection was not working.

[genius83]

Pirelli says it would alter tyres if Formula 1 got too predictable
Pirelli will not hesitate to modify its Formula 1 tyres next year if it feels the racing is getting boring.

Tonio Liuzzi relaxed about 2012 HRT drive
Vitantonio Liuzzi remains relaxed about his chances of remaining with HRT in Formula 1 next season, despite speculation that he could be replaced by a pay driver.

Vettel tops final Brazilian Grand Prix practice at Interlagos for Red Bull
Sebastian Vettel edged out Jenson Button to set the fastest time in the final free practice session ahead of Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying at Interlagos.

<font face='Courier New'><font color='Navy'>[U]Brazilian GP Practice Session 3
[/U]</font></font><font color='DarkOrchid'>Pos  Driver              Team/Car              Time       Gap      Laps
</font> 1.  Sebastian Vettel    Red Bull-Renault      1m12.460s            21
 2.  Jenson Button       McLaren-Mercedes      1m12.547s  + 0.087s  19
 3.  Mark Webber         Red Bull-Renault      1m12.597s  + 0.137s  21
 4.  Lewis Hamilton      McLaren-Mercedes      1m12.622s  + 0.162s  15
 5.  Fernando Alonso     Ferrari               1m12.765s  + 0.305s  17
 6.  Adrian Sutil        Force India-Mercedes  1m13.113s  + 0.653s  22
 7.  Nico Rosberg        Mercedes              1m13.286s  + 0.826s  21
 8.  Michael Schumacher  Mercedes              1m13.393s  + 0.933s  19
 9.  Paul di Resta       Force India-Mercedes  1m13.419s  + 0.959s  19
10.  Felipe Massa        Ferrari               1m13.583s  + 1.123s  18
11.  Vitaly Petrov       Renault               1m13.838s  + 1.378s  20
12.  Rubens Barrichello  Williams-Cosworth     1m14.283s  + 1.823s  19
13.  Jaime Alguersuari   Toro Rosso-Ferrari    1m14.286s  + 1.826s  20
14.  Kamui Kobayashi     Sauber-Ferrari        1m14.311s  + 1.851s  24
15.  Pastor Maldonado    Williams-Cosworth     1m14.454s  + 1.994s  22
16.  Sergio Perez        Sauber-Ferrari        1m14.547s  + 2.087s  24
17.  Bruno Senna         Renault               1m14.551s  + 2.091s  15
18.  Jarno Trulli        Lotus-Renault         1m15.843s  + 3.383s  24
19.  Heikki Kovalainen   Lotus-Renault         1m16.026s  + 3.566s  22
20.  Jerome D'Ambrosio   Virgin-Cosworth       1m16.616s  + 4.156s  26
21.  Tonio Liuzzi        HRT-Cosworth          1m17.143s  + 4.683s  23
22.  Daniel Ricciardo    HRT-Cosworth          1m17.296s  + 4.836s  23
23.  Timo Glock          Virgin-Cosworth       1m17.984s  + 5.524s  23
24.  Sebastien Buemi     Toro Rosso-Ferrari                          3

Brazilian Grand Prix venue Interlagos considers moving pit and paddock
Brazilian Grand Prix chiefs are considering a plan to move the Interlagos pits and paddock to the current back straight as part of circuit improvements pencilled in for the next few years.

Team Lotus signs McLaren aero man John Iley
Team Lotus has boosted its technical strength with the signing of McLaren's chief aerodynamicist John Iley for next year.

Vettel grabs record-breaking 15th pole position in Brazil
Sebastian Vettel flew to a record 15th pole position of the 2011 season with an imperious performance in Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying at Interlagos.

<font face='Courier New'><font color='Navy'>[U]Brazilian GP Qualifying Session
[/U]</font></font><font color='DarkOrchid'>Pos  Driver                Team                 Time           Gap   
</font> 1.  Sebastian Vettel      Red Bull-Renault     1m11.918s
 2.  Mark Webber           Red Bull-Renault     1m12.099s   + 0.181
 3.  Jenson Button         McLaren-Mercedes     1m12.283s   + 0.365
 4.  Lewis Hamilton        McLaren-Mercedes     1m12.480s   + 0.562
 5.  Fernando Alonso       Ferrari              1m12.591s   + 0.673
 6.  Nico Rosberg          Mercedes             1m13.050s   + 1.132
 7.  Felipe Massa          Ferrari              1m13.068s   + 1.150
 8.  Adrian Sutil          Force India-Mercedes 1m13.298s   + 1.380
 9.  Bruno Senna           Renault              1m13.761s   + 1.843
10.  Michael Schumacher    Mercedes
<font color='DarkOrchid'>Q2 cut-off time: 1m13.571s                                   Gap **
</font>11.  Paul di Resta         Force India-Mercedes 1m13.584s   + 1.138
12.  Rubens Barrichello    Williams-Cosworth    1m13.801s   + 1.355
13.  Jaime Alguersuari     Toro Rosso-Ferrari   1m13.804s   + 1.358
14.  Sebastien Buemi       Toro Rosso-Ferrari   1m13.919s   + 1.473
15.  Vitaly Petrov         Renault              1m14.053s   + 1.607
16.  Kamui Kobayashi       Sauber-Ferrari       1m14.129s   + 1.683
17.  Sergio Perez          Sauber-Ferrari       1m14.182s   + 1.736
<font color='DarkOrchid'>Q1 cut-off time: 1m14.571s                                    Gap *
</font>18.  Pastor Maldonado      Williams-Cosworth    1m14.625s   + 1.344
19.  Heikki Kovalainen     Lotus-Renault        1m15.068s   + 1.787
20.  Jarno Trulli          Lotus-Renault        1m15.358s   + 2.077
21.  Tonio Liuzzi          HRT-Cosworth         1m16.631s   + 3.350
22.  Daniel Ricciardo      HRT-Cosworth         1m16.890s   + 3.609
23.  Jerome D'Ambrosio     Virgin-Cosworth      1m17.019s   + 3.738
24.  Timo Glock            Virgin-Cosworth      1m17.060s   + 3.779
<font color='Purple'>107% time: 1m18.410s
* Gap to quickest in Q1
** Gap to quickest in Q2
</font>

Vettel says pole position record is "special"
Sebastian Vettel said he was emotional after securing what he labelled as a special record after setting a new benchmark for the most pole positions in a season in Brazil.

Alguersuari predicts 'chaotic' Brazilian Grand Prix because of the rain
Jamie Alguersuari is predicting a chaotic Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday due to the rain expected to hit the circuit.

Button happy to break Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying curse by starting third
Jenson Button said he was happy to break his Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying curse after putting his McLaren third on the grid for Sunday's race.

Webber content to 'keep heat on' Vettel in Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying
Mark Webber said he was pleased to at least keep Red Bull team-mate Sebastian Vettel on his toes in Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying at Interlagos.

Sauber pins hopes on rain after difficult qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix
Sauber's head of track engineering Giampaolo Dall'Ara is hoping the rain helps his team make progress in the rain tomorrow after a difficult qualifying.

Kovalainen delighted with his Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying speed despite missing Q2 goal
Heikki Kovalainen declared his Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying performance one of his best of the 2011 season, even though Lotus did not achieve its goal of getting into Q2 with its upgraded car.

Barrichello elated with qualifying lap ahead of Brazilian Grand Prix
Rubens Barrichello declared himself delighted with his performance in qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix on Saturday.

Hamilton hoping for rain in the Brazilian GP after difficult qualifying
Lewis Hamilton believes the rain will give him a good chance to get a good result in the Brazilian Grand Prix after a disappointing qualifying.

Schumacher hopes qualifying strategy will pay off in Brazilian Grand Prix
Michael Schumacher believes his strategic approach to qualifying will pay off in Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix.

Senna surprised to reach top ten in Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying
Bruno Senna said he was surprised by his performance in qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix after reaching the top ten.

Alonso says gap to McLaren in qualifying is flattering Ferrari's car
Fernando Alonso believes his performance in qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix has flattered the actual pace of his Ferrari.

Sutil targets ninth in the drivers' standings after solid qualifying in Brazil
Adrian Sutil says he is targeting finishing ninth in the drivers' standings after another strong effort in qualifying in Brazil.

Renault to decide on 2012 driver line-up within the next fortnight
Renault will make a decision on its 2012 driver line-up within the next fortnight, team principal Eric Boullier said in Brazil on Saturday.

Paul di Resta blames qualifying deficit to Sutil on lack of top speed
Paul di Resta has blamed the deficit to his Force India team-mate Adrian Sutil on an unexplained top speed disadvantage during Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying.