F1 Pool

[Terry]

A little bit of water does wonders for the qualies eh?

Good race for the bulls

China next - Mr. Hamilton had better take care in the entrance to the pit lane

[jjbones]

Gadook. Thanks Pete, you learn something new everyday.

The league certainly is tight with only 6 points separating our entire group. Time for some Chinese predictions now... not easy with so many drivers jostling for points. That said, if the Red Bulls have sorted their reliability issues they could be very strong in the next few races.

[jjbones]

Chinese GP next. I read this recently : "Ferrari will use the two engines it removed from its cars in Bahrain for the Chinese Grand Prix, having concluded they are fit to be used..." Bahrain was a Ferrari 1-2.

Also, some interesting analysis here:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2010/04/14/w ... x-preview/

[PeteC]

30% chance of rain in Shanghai on Sunday. I believe Hamilton fastest in practice. Let's see what happens with qualifications. One of the Toro Russo cars had both front wheels and suspension fall off simultaneously. Pete

[Terry]

Will the Ferrari engines last - I ask myself?

A lot of the pool - me included - have got these prancing donkeys as finishing in the top ten.

Me thinks I made a bad choice

Such is life - will view with interest from smelly Delhi tomorrow.

[ozuncle]

Webber pips Hamilton for fastest in practice.

Red Bull team looking good again.

[PeteC]

Holy cow! I've got to go lay down and take some blood pressure meds. What a race. Hamilton reported on lap 47 that his left front tyre had gone bald and I think he let up a bit after that as he fell away to 7.2 seconds behind Button. The pit advised the tyre should hold until the finish and he let it all out again. I think at the finish he was around 2.0 seconds back. Without that tyre issue and his mentality about it, I think he would have taken it from Button.

Pool results not in yet. Pete

[PeteC]

JJ remains in front with a 2 point lead but some coming up fast from behind in mid-table. We have a lengthy break now until the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9. I'm sure we'll see significant changes to some cars, so with this next one we could see a new pattern emerge. Good Luck! Pete

PS: No one picked the winner this race.

[PeteC]

Don't forget the race tomorrow in case they haven't sent you a reminder email. Pete

[jjbones]

Thanks Pete. Like a fool I made my picks after the first free practice yesterday, I'm beginning to regret that now I've seen the Red Bull times.. sigh.

As an aside: following a hefty few weeks work, here in Bangkok, I'm going to take a break in Hua Hin for a couple of days; any suggestions for a good bar to watch the race tomorrow night?

[pharvey]

Don't forget the race tomorrow in case they haven't sent you a reminder email. Pete

Bugger - missed the early bird prediction bonus then........

[PeteC]

Thanks Pete. Like a fool I made my picks after the first free practice yesterday, I'm beginning to regret that now I've seen the Red Bull times.. sigh.

As an aside: following a hefty few weeks work, here in Bangkok, I'm going to take a break in Hua Hin for a couple of days; any suggestions for a good bar to watch the race tomorrow night?

Don't feel bad, I made mine on April 30 thinking the race was on May 2. I live in Rayong JJ so hopefully someone else will suggest a good HH sports bar. Pete

[PeteC]

Congratulations to JJ, RZR and Lindosfan who all share the lead at 59. The rest of the field is starting to spread out now. Once again this week, no one picked the winner. Monaco coming up this weekend. Good luck to all! Pete

[Randy Cornhole]

Normally a bit of a procession Monaco. If you get in front and don't break down the race is yours, Yawn...

[PeteC]

Normally a bit of a procession Monaco. If you get in front and don't break down the race is yours, Yawn...

Yes, it could be a good idea for this one to forego the early pick bonus and wait to see who has the poll. Pete