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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 05:38 AM
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Just a few hours now till we get our F1 fix.... Hamilton's McLaren has to change the gearbox on his car, thus incurring a five-place grid penalty. Sunday could have rain....
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 04:20 PM
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Practice today??
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 05:49 PM
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Today, Thurs, is Fri in China. So we will see 2nd practice @ 11pm PST on speed tonight. LOL I hope!

Here's China time <iframe src="http://free.timeanddate.com/clock/i32b025d/n33/tt0/tw0/tm1/ts1/tb4" frameborder="0" width="88" height="34"></iframe> And weather: Shanghai Weekend Weather Forecast - weather.com

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Mercedes are free to continue using their innovative ‘double DRS’ rear wing after stewards in Shanghai rejected a protest from rival team Lotus on Thursday evening regarding its legality.
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 06:18 PM
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OK Thanks.

I guess Kimmi will have to battle it out against Mercedes with a techno-handicap.

Anyone picking winners yet?

I'm thinking Hamilton, Vettel, Alonzo. [of course I know nothing you don't know.]
 
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 12:52 PM
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Just a crap shoot at this point.... Looks like the track could be cold and damp; at least to start.

FIA announced:

Formula 1's governing body has confirmed the Bahrain Grand Prix will go ahead on 22 April.
So next we will have a sandy track! oh joy... But for now for a group photo:



Quite a difference from past engineering.



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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 05:06 AM
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Sky Sports F1 - Nico Rosberg Pole Position lap - Chinese GP 2012 - YouTube Unexpected???
 
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 12:31 PM
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I would not say unexpected. Mercedes has been steadily improving and Rossberg has been out running Michael regularly.

I wonder if the Mercedes will be close to qualifying speeds in the race. Good for them in any case.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 08:13 AM
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What. A. Race.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by BigF350
What. A. Race.
Got that right! Excitement, drama, airborne. Don't want to give the outcome away for those who haven't see it yet; but! Yea, baby!!! Should prove to be a great season....
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 11:57 AM
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I have to wonder what the outcome would have been if Michael had not been forced to drop out. He showed his mastery of team strategy early on.

What a great race. High drama. This is looking like a memorable season for sure!
 
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 06:15 AM
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that was one of the best in a very long time......it is good to see SV not doing well and Mark doing a bit better ......and my Red cars....well...
 

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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by IB Tim
that was one of the best in a very long time...... Mark doing a bit better ......
He was flying!

 
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 10:02 AM
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Good catch !!
 
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 10:44 AM
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 12:55 PM
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YEA...and Mark has flown before
 
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