The 2006 Chinese Grand Prix

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Driver of the day

Michael Schumacher
8
44%
Fernando Alonso
6
33%
Giancarlo Fisichella
0
No votes
Jenson Button
1
6%
Pedro de la Rosa
0
No votes
Pedro de la Rosa
0
No votes
Rubens Barrichello
0
No votes
Nick Heidfeld
0
No votes
Mark Webber
3
17%
 
Total votes: 18
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Post by Julian Mayo » Fri Sep 29, 2006 7:49 pm

jacfan wrote:
Ed wrote:The server is running slow due to intermittent connection problems. Our host provider is working on those issues and hopefully will be resolved prior to the start of the second practice session.
Oh that explains why my pm was not going through to you. I think it did eventually but if not please let me know. Thanks Ed.
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Post by jacfan » Fri Sep 29, 2006 7:58 pm

Julian Mayo wrote:
Ed wrote:Alonso seems relaxed as he talks to his engineers with Kovalainen sitting next to him. Alonso has grown a moustache and a goatee!!
A disguise to stop the FIA penalising him 8)
Alonso the not so cute!!!
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Post by Julian Mayo » Fri Sep 29, 2006 8:31 pm

jacfan wrote:
Julian Mayo wrote:
Ed wrote:Alonso seems relaxed as he talks to his engineers with Kovalainen sitting next to him. Alonso has grown a moustache and a goatee!!
A disguise to stop the FIA penalising him 8)
Alonso the not so cute!!!
Is it Peter Sellers ? :shock:
Phew, no its Alonso :lol:
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Post by Kapel » Fri Sep 29, 2006 8:44 pm

Thanks Ed. 8)

Hope the stewards dont penalised anyone of the 2 drivers in the championship..Plus i would want Kimi in the mix.

My long standing wishlist of 3-way-battle which the stewards robbed me of at Italy should be fulfilled in these 3 races..i hope :roll: :cry:
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Post by jacfan » Fri Sep 29, 2006 8:53 pm

I think we are all hoping for a close but fair fight to the finish. :D
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Post by Julian Mayo » Fri Sep 29, 2006 10:28 pm

Ferrari has had to change Massa's engine. He has a ten grid spot penalty :cry:
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Post by Ed » Sat Sep 30, 2006 1:03 pm

Saturday practice session underway.

The track is damp in parts following rain earlier.

It is currently dry. Air temperature is 24 while track temperature is 23 degees.

Several drivers are on the track for installation laps!
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Post by Ed » Sat Sep 30, 2006 1:05 pm

Ralf Schumacher stays out and sets a 1:48.812!
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Post by Ed » Sat Sep 30, 2006 1:06 pm

Several drivers are running intermediate tyres.

Trulli sets a time with a 1:50.065
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Post by Ed » Sat Sep 30, 2006 1:07 pm

As Julian reported earlier, Ferrari had to change Massa's engine yesterday and will thus get a 10 grid penalty for the race tomorrow.
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Post by Ed » Sat Sep 30, 2006 1:10 pm

Scott Speed now fastest!

The Michelin intermediates appear superior to the Bridgestone intermediates.
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Post by Ed » Sat Sep 30, 2006 1:11 pm

Button goes fastest with a 1:46.210.

The track continues to dry out and the times continue to drop.
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Post by Ed » Sat Sep 30, 2006 1:12 pm

Speed regains top spot with a 1:45.634. Coulthard in second with a 1:46.135
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Post by Ed » Sat Sep 30, 2006 1:15 pm

15 minutes into the session and the top 8 are: Speed, Coulthard, Button, Webber, Barrichello, Rosberg, R Schumacher and Trulli
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Post by Ed » Sat Sep 30, 2006 1:16 pm

Doornbos jumps into second!

Massa on track!
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