United States Grand Prix (Michael Schumacher wins!)

rah · Post by **rah** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 12:46 am

JayVee wrote:
Kapel wrote:Michael has played down his chances in this race,but has said they are a force to reckon with now

Does he mean to say,that if an incident has to happen on track they would be the lucky ones to capture & make the most of it?
They were lucky in Canada and that is enough for them.

I don't think we need to pay attention to what Michael is saying. We saw how slow Ferrari were in Canada so why should they be up with Renault and McLaren in Indy. I'd say the BARs have a better chance (if they don't BARBBQ that is!!)

They are having problems especially with the gearbox, how many problems have they had so far with it ?

I think Kimi will win this one but Alonso The Cute will make a great recovery

Umm... JV, did you notice where Ferrari finished in Canada? Didn't seem too slow to me.

Ed · Post by Ed » Sat Jun 18, 2005 2:02 am

The first Friday practice session at Indianapolis is underway!

Air temperature is 24 degrees while track temperature is 45 degrees!

Ed · Post by Ed » Sat Jun 18, 2005 2:03 am

Robert Doornbos (Jordan 3rd driver) was the first out followed by Patrick Friesacher and Scott Speed (Red Bull 3rd driver)

Ed · Post by Ed » Sat Jun 18, 2005 2:05 am

A number of drivers have completed an installation lap around this famous track. No times have been set yet.

Ed · Post by Ed » Sat Jun 18, 2005 2:06 am

At the moment Coulthard, Sato, Barrichello and Raikkonen are on the track.

Ed · Post by Ed » Sat Jun 18, 2005 2:07 am

Zonta (Toyota 3rd driver) returns to the track. Looks like he'll be the first to set a time.

Button is the only other driver on the track as well.

Ed · Post by Ed » Sat Jun 18, 2005 2:08 am

Zonta is on a timed lap!

Ed · Post by Ed » Sat Jun 18, 2005 2:09 am

de la Rosa and Speed also return to the track.

Red Bull are running an upgraded Cosworth engine this weekend

Ed · Post by Ed » Sat Jun 18, 2005 2:10 am

Zonta pits without setting a time!

Ed · Post by Ed » Sat Jun 18, 2005 2:11 am

de la Rosa and Speed on timed laps now!

The 2 Renaults on the track as well.

Ed · Post by Ed » Sat Jun 18, 2005 2:12 am

de la Rosa sets a 1:12.913 while Speed sets a 1:16.594

Ed · Post by Ed » Sat Jun 18, 2005 2:13 am

Speed improves his time with a 1:15.744.

Doornbos back on the track!

Ed · Post by Ed » Sat Jun 18, 2005 2:15 am

de la Rosa stops on the track!

Problem for McLaren early!

Doornbos sets a 1:19.372!

Ed · Post by Ed » Sat Jun 18, 2005 2:16 am

Speed improves again with a 1:15.270

Monteiro and the 2 Red Bull race drivers are back on the track

Ed · Post by Ed » Sat Jun 18, 2005 2:17 am

Doornbos improves with a 1:17.149