The 2010 European Grand Prix Thread (Valencia)

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This is the place to discuss everything related to the ninth round of the 2010 season taking place in Valencia between the 25th and the 27th of June.

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Track Layout



The event timetable for the European Grand Prix.

Friday
1st Practice 10:00 local time - 08:00 GMT
2nd Practice 14:00 local time - 12:00 GMT

Saturday
Practice 11:00 local time - 9:00 GMT
Qualifying 14:00 local time - 12:00 GMT

Sunday
Race 14:00 local time - 12:00 GMT

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[Julian Mayo]

Some "interesting" times from P1 & P2.............hmmm.........F Ducts ??...............

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The final results of the European Grand Prix have changed slightly after a number of drivers were penalised with a 5 second penalty added to their time. The final classification of the race was:

1. Vettel Red Bull Racing
2. Hamilton McLaren
3. Button McLaren
4. Barrichello Williams
5. Kubica Renault
6. Sutil Force India
7. Kobayashi Sauber
8. Alonso Ferrari
9. Buemi Toro Rosso
10. Rosberg Mercedes
11. Massa Ferrari
12. de la Rosa Sauber
13. Alguersuari Toro Rosso
14. Petrov Renault
15. Schumacher Mercedes
16. Liuzzi Force India
17. di Grassi Virgin
18. Chandhok HRT
19. Glock Virgin
20. Senna HRT
21. Trulli Lotus

Retirements:
Hulkenberg
Kovalainen
Webber

[Julian Mayo]

Says it all, really. There are a couple of not very popular drivers out there !
Driver of the day.....
Kamui Kobayashi 76% [ 32 ]

[jacfan]

Wow I know I have been so busy these last few weeks but surprised by the lack of messages and nothing here about the race except by Julian.

I know this message is late but what a miracle that Mark was able to walk away from that. Don't think I was breathing for a few seconds until it was clear he was ok. Major air!!!

Not much else to say about the race really.

[GhoGho]

Wow I know I have been so busy these last few weeks but surprised by the lack of messages and nothing here about the race except by Julian.

I know this message is late but what a miracle that Mark was able to walk away from that. Don't think I was breathing for a few seconds until it was clear he was ok. Major air!!!

Not much else to say about the race really.

I thought pretty much the same thing, where is everyone?

As for the race, pretty much what we would expect from Valencia as far as excitement goes, no real overtaking places with everyone on similar strategies.
Then of course the farcical penalties..... both during and after the race The current safety car rules need some serious consideration and revision.

Oh well, maybe Silverstone will be more interesting, we can only hope...

[Julian Mayo]

After the Mercedes sports cars and this, Qantas have awarded Mark with Lifetime Frequent Flyer Points.....................boom, tish.