2008 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

Devon · October 1st, 2008, 10:56 AM

Welcome to the 2008 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix, Round 16 at Fuji Speedway in Fuji, Japan.

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After a succesfuly debut for the Singapore Street Circuit, where Fernando Alonso took his first win for the season, the teams head to Fuji Speedway. Ferrari will be hoping they’ve got their act together so they don’t fall further behind in the WDC and WCC.

Here are the questions:

1) Who will take Pole and who will win the Race?
2) Will Ferrari bring back the lollipop?
3) Race places for Vettel, Rosberg and Glock?
4) Will it rain during the race?
5) Fuji or Suzuka?
6) Which team do you think Alonso will be with in 2009?
7) Would you like to see Toro Rosso continue on as Toro Rosso beyond 2009?

With just three races to go for 2008, we’re in for a great finish to the season. The race starts at 1:30pm local time on the 12th October.

Until then, let the discussions begin!!

THE REAL STIG · October 1st, 2008, 11:04 AM

Here are the questions:

1) Who will take Pole and who will win the Race? It's neck and neck between Lewis and Massa now...I hope it rains and Lewis takes it.
2) Will Ferrari bring back the lollipop? They're idiots if they don't, but Ferrari tend to be stubborn
3) Race places for Vettel, Rosberg and Glock? 5th, 11th, 9th
4) Will it rain during the race? I really hope so...
5) Fuji or Suzuka? Suzuka is the best track ever...
6) Which team do you think Alonso will be with in 2009? BMW
7) Would you like to see Toro Rosso continue on as Toro Rosso beyond 2009? Yeah, they're a good little team...

Jocó · October 1st, 2008, 12:21 PM

1) Who will take Pole and who will win the Race?
Massa, Hamilton
2) Will Ferrari bring back the lollipop?
Yeah. They used it at Kimi's last pit stop in Singapore as well.
3) Race places for Vettel, Rosberg and Glock?
Vettel 7th, Rosberg DNF, Glock 8th
4) Will it rain during the race?
I hope so but no.
5) Fuji or Suzuka?
SUZUKA.
6) Which team do you think Alonso will be with in 2009?
Renault.
7) Would you like to see Toro Rosso continue on as Toro Rosso beyond 2009?
Yeah.

WellsieTRD · October 1st, 2008, 12:30 PM

1) Who will take Pole and who will win the Race? Roll on the Hamilton show. Pole and Win
2) Will Ferrari bring back the lollipop? I think so
3) Race places for Vettel, Rosberg and Glock? 8th for Vettel, 5th for Glock, 12th for Rosberg
4) Will it rain during the race? Ill go out on a limb and say yes
5) Fuji or Suzuka? Suzuka
6) Which team do you think Alonso will be with in 2009? Renault or Williams
7) Would you like to see Toro Rosso continue on as Toro Rosso beyond 2009? Yeah, their not doing too bad right now

So if the race is at 1.30pm on the 12th, then we should see it after Bathurst right?

fbc · October 1st, 2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by WellsieTRD

So if the race is at 1.30pm on the 12th, then we should see it after Bathurst right?

Maybe - it'll be interesting to see what Ten do with it. Ten HD is the only chance for a decent air time though - I'm sure it'll be on Ten SD late at night. Ten may even run it against Bathurst on HD - which would seem a daft move.

WellsieTRD · October 1st, 2008, 12:39 PM

Hopefully they don't run it at the same time, don't really want to jump between 7 and 10....might miss something important.

L2D · October 1st, 2008, 12:47 PM

An onboard lap with Hamilton

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1) Who will take Pole and who will win the Race?
Hamilton, Hamilton
2) Will Ferrari bring back the lollipop?
Hope not, makes for more action
3) Race places for Vettel, Rosberg and Glock?
4th, 7th, 9th
4) Will it rain during the race?
I really hope so
5) Fuji or Suzuka?
SUZUKA!! because I know the track.
6) Which team do you think Alonso will be with in 2009?
Renault, but i'm hoping for BMW
7) Would you like to see Toro Rosso continue on as Toro Rosso beyond 2009?
Yes, its a great way for people entering F1

vikiradTG2007 · October 1st, 2008, 12:53 PM

1) Who will take Pole and who will win the Race?

Pole: Vettel, Race win: Webber. (I'm going daring with my predictions)

2) Will Ferrari bring back the lollipop?

They have to. If not, they're idiots!

3) Race places for Vettel, Rosberg and Glock?

Vettel 3rd, Rosberg 6th, Glock 11th.

4) Will it rain during the race?

It will pour down as if the biblical floods are back upon us.

5) Fuji or Suzuka?

SUZUKA ALL THE WAY!!!!

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6) Which team do you think Alonso will be with in 2009?

Renault. He has to now. And I know that, deep down, he knows it and is comfortable with it.

7) Would you like to see Toro Rosso continue on as Toro Rosso beyond 2009?

Either that, or return to the Minardi name. As long as they keep the team's character.

Gman333-X-ferrari · October 1st, 2008, 01:17 PM

1) Who will take Pole and who will win the Race?

Massa, Massa.

2) Will Ferrari bring back the lollipop?

Yep, but you can never know with Italians... images/smilies/tongue.gif

3) Race places for Vettel, Rosberg and Glock?

Vettel: 8th, Rosberg: 5th, Glock: 7th

4) Will it rain during the race?

No wai!

5) Fuji or Suzuka?

Suzuka, bitches!

6) Which team do you think Alonso will be with in 2009?

Renault. Where else can he go?

7) Would you like to see Toro Rosso continue on as Toro Rosso beyond 2009?

Yep, they're going alright this year and I'd love to see them continue their form.

Cold Fussion · October 1st, 2008, 03:18 PM

5) Fuji or Suzuka?

Pointless question since everyone will answer Suzuka.

mclarensmps · October 1st, 2008, 03:45 PM

1) Who will take Pole and who will win the Race?
Lewis for both

2) Will Ferrari bring back the lollipop?
Yes, they already have, in fact.

3) Race places for Vettel, Rosberg and Glock?
6th, 5th, 9th.

4) Will it rain during the race?
Yes

5) Fuji or Suzuka?
lol.

6) Which team do you think Alonso will be with in 2009?
Renault

7) Would you like to see Toro Rosso continue on as Toro Rosso beyond 2009?
Yes. That's how it probably will be as well. I don't see it changing till '11.

Nereid · October 1st, 2008, 04:33 PM

1) Who will take Pole and who will win the Race?
Hamilton, Hamilton
2) Will Ferrari bring back the lollipop?
Yes.
3) Race places for Vettel, Rosberg and Glock?
6th, 7th, 5th
4) Will it rain during the race?
The track is located in a region of Japan where it rains pretty much every hour, if there's going to one wet race on the calendar, it will be this one.
5) Fuji or Suzuka?
In the words of Clarkson, that's like comparing Nottingham Forest and Chelsea. Well actually no, I'm from Nottingham so I can safely say for a fact that it's impossible for any track that the FIA considers F1 standard to be as useless as Nottingham Forest. Even Magny-Cours.
6) Which team do you think Alonso will be with in 2009?
Renault.
7) Would you like to see Toro Rosso continue on as Toro Rosso beyond 2009?
Why not, it's great to see such as small team at the form they're in now.

chitownjeff · October 1st, 2008, 08:53 PM

1) Who will take Pole and who will win the Race? Kimi and Kimi
2) Will Ferrari bring back the lollipop? no
3) Race places for Vettel, Rosberg and Glock? no points
4) Will it rain during the race? no
5) Fuji or Suzuka? Suzuka
6) Which team do you think Alonso will be with in 2009? Renault
7) Would you like to see Toro Rosso continue on as Toro Rosso beyond 2009? We need more teams not less

EsPpY · October 2nd, 2008, 06:05 AM

1) Who will take Pole and who will win the Race?
Hamilton, Hamilton.
2) Will Ferrari bring back the lollipop?
I seriously dont bloody care. They fail either way they go. Failrari FTW.
3) Race places for Vettel, Rosberg and Glock?
Vettel 5th, Rosberg 7th, Glock 10th
4) Will it rain during the race?
I hope it does, Failrari always does ballerinas in rain.
5) Fuji or Suzuka?
Suzuka for me.
6) Which team do you think Alonso will be with in 2009?
Renault.
7) Would you like to see Toro Rosso continue on as Toro Rosso beyond 2009?
Yup, nice team. Hope Redbull dont snatch the Ferrari engines away and give them Renault's. images/smilies/dry.gif

stevanford1 · October 2nd, 2008, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Devon

1) Who will take Pole and who will win the Race?
2) Will Ferrari bring back the lollipop?
3) Race places for Vettel, Rosberg and Glock?
4) Will it rain during the race?
5) Fuji or Suzuka?
6) Which team do you think Alonso will be with in 2009?
7) Would you like to see Toro Rosso continue on as Toro Rosso beyond 2009?

1) Massa to make the title race very interesting.
2) You would think so.
3) 7th, 8th, 10th.
4) No.
5) Suzuka.
6) Renault.
7) Yes.

Devon · October 2nd, 2008, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by WellsieTRD

Hopefully they don't run it at the same time, don't really want to jump between 7 and 10....might miss something important.

I did that last year and didn't end up enjoying either of them. The F1 coincided with the end of Bathurst, so you miss a lot of action if you switch to F1 when Bathurst is finishing up.

fbc · October 2nd, 2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Devon

I did that last year and didn't end up enjoying either of them. The F1 coincided with the end of Bathurst, so you miss a lot of action if you switch to F1 when Bathurst is finishing up.

<hugs HDD PVR>

No problem for me images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Gman333-X-ferrari · October 2nd, 2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by fbc

No problem for me images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Or me. <== Isn't interested in V8 Supercars. images/smilies/ohmy.gif

settler · October 2nd, 2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Devon

1) Who will take Pole and who will win the Race?

I hope Massa. But if it'll rain Hamilton will be in better position.

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Originally Posted by Devon

2) Will Ferrari bring back the lollipop?Race?

Not sure because they used lollipop for the second stop of both drivers in Singapore but I've read somewhere that Montezemolo claim that light system is good (stops are shorter then in other teams) and the only problem was mistake of mechanic.
But the biggest problem for me is that Massa nearly collided with Sutil (twice...).

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Originally Posted by Devon

5) Fuji or Suzuka?

Suzuka

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devon

6) Which team do you think Alonso will be with in 2009?

Renault or BMW.

October 1st, 2008, 10:56 AM	#1
Devon Joined: Jun 18th, 2005 Last Online: 12:12 PM Location: Australia Age: 21 Posts: 2,218 Car: 2008 MY09 Subaru Impreza RX Rep Power: 23	2008 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix Welcome to the 2008 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix, Round 16 at Fuji Speedway in Fuji, Japan. After a succesfuly debut for the Singapore Street Circuit, where Fernando Alonso took his first win for the season, the teams head to Fuji Speedway. Ferrari will be hoping they’ve got their act together so they don’t fall further behind in the WDC and WCC. Here are the questions: 1) Who will take Pole and who will win the Race? 2) Will Ferrari bring back the lollipop? 3) Race places for Vettel, Rosberg and Glock? 4) Will it rain during the race? 5) Fuji or Suzuka? 6) Which team do you think Alonso will be with in 2009? 7) Would you like to see Toro Rosso continue on as Toro Rosso beyond 2009? With just three races to go for 2008, we’re in for a great finish to the season. The race starts at 1:30pm local time on the 12th October. Until then, let the discussions begin!! __________________

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THE REAL STIG Joined: May 24th, 2006 Last Online: 06:08 AM Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 1,315 Car: McLaren Mercedes MP4/23 :P Rep Power: 17	Here are the questions: 1) Who will take Pole and who will win the Race? It's neck and neck between Lewis and Massa now...I hope it rains and Lewis takes it. 2) Will Ferrari bring back the lollipop? They're idiots if they don't, but Ferrari tend to be stubborn 3) Race places for Vettel, Rosberg and Glock? 5th, 11th, 9th 4) Will it rain during the race? I really hope so... 5) Fuji or Suzuka? Suzuka is the best track ever... 6) Which team do you think Alonso will be with in 2009? BMW 7) Would you like to see Toro Rosso continue on as Toro Rosso beyond 2009? Yeah, they're a good little team... __________________ "The pedal under my right foot isn't so much a throttle, as it is a hyper-space button." -Jeremy Clarkson VODAFONE McLAREN MERCEDES

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Jocó Not A Dude Joined: Jan 5th, 2008 Last Online: 02:32 PM Location: Hungary Age: 19 Posts: 839 Rep Power: 12	1) Who will take Pole and who will win the Race? Massa, Hamilton 2) Will Ferrari bring back the lollipop? Yeah. They used it at Kimi's last pit stop in Singapore as well. 3) Race places for Vettel, Rosberg and Glock? Vettel 7th, Rosberg DNF, Glock 8th 4) Will it rain during the race? I hope so but no. 5) Fuji or Suzuka? SUZUKA. 6) Which team do you think Alonso will be with in 2009? Renault. 7) Would you like to see Toro Rosso continue on as Toro Rosso beyond 2009? Yeah. __________________ Supporting Williams, DC and Kubica

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WellsieTRD Joined: Mar 4th, 2007 Last Online: 08:55 AM Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 698 Car: 05 Corolla Sportivo, 89 Hilux Surf 2 Door Rep Power: 10	1) Who will take Pole and who will win the Race? Roll on the Hamilton show. Pole and Win 2) Will Ferrari bring back the lollipop? I think so 3) Race places for Vettel, Rosberg and Glock? 8th for Vettel, 5th for Glock, 12th for Rosberg 4) Will it rain during the race? Ill go out on a limb and say yes 5) Fuji or Suzuka? Suzuka 6) Which team do you think Alonso will be with in 2009? Renault or Williams 7) Would you like to see Toro Rosso continue on as Toro Rosso beyond 2009? Yeah, their not doing too bad right now So if the race is at 1.30pm on the 12th, then we should see it after Bathurst right? __________________ Many Thanks to Alok, Speedtouch and Jetsetter for the sigs WellsieTRD: 1 third of the Holy Trinity of the Offroad Achmed: I'm kidding. I would not kill the Jews. No. I would toss a penny between them and watch them fight to the death! Achmed: I did the same thing with 2 Catholic priests, but I tossed in a small boy! Yes! Yes! And the winner had to fight Michael Jackson! Jeff Dunham: You can't tell jokes like that! Achmed: Why not? I'm killing... so to speak!

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WellsieTRD Joined: Mar 4th, 2007 Last Online: 08:55 AM Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 698 Car: 05 Corolla Sportivo, 89 Hilux Surf 2 Door Rep Power: 10	Hopefully they don't run it at the same time, don't really want to jump between 7 and 10....might miss something important. __________________ Many Thanks to Alok, Speedtouch and Jetsetter for the sigs WellsieTRD: 1 third of the Holy Trinity of the Offroad Achmed: I'm kidding. I would not kill the Jews. No. I would toss a penny between them and watch them fight to the death! Achmed: I did the same thing with 2 Catholic priests, but I tossed in a small boy! Yes! Yes! And the winner had to fight Michael Jackson! Jeff Dunham: You can't tell jokes like that! Achmed: Why not? I'm killing... so to speak!

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mclarensmps Joined: Mar 28th, 2006 Last Online: 05:58 PM Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Age: 24 Posts: 1,231 Car: 1992 E36 BMW 318i Rep Power: 22	1) Who will take Pole and who will win the Race? Lewis for both 2) Will Ferrari bring back the lollipop? Yes, they already have, in fact. 3) Race places for Vettel, Rosberg and Glock? 6th, 5th, 9th. 4) Will it rain during the race? Yes 5) Fuji or Suzuka? lol. 6) Which team do you think Alonso will be with in 2009? Renault 7) Would you like to see Toro Rosso continue on as Toro Rosso beyond 2009? Yes. That's how it probably will be as well. I don't see it changing till '11. __________________ Lewis Hamilton - Formula One World Drivers Champion, 2008 One could always use one of these.

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EsPpY Joined: Jan 24th, 2005 Last Online: 06:05 PM Location: Where F1 runs at night Posts: 560 Rep Power: 18	1) Who will take Pole and who will win the Race? Hamilton, Hamilton. 2) Will Ferrari bring back the lollipop? I seriously dont bloody care. They fail either way they go. Failrari FTW. 3) Race places for Vettel, Rosberg and Glock? Vettel 5th, Rosberg 7th, Glock 10th 4) Will it rain during the race? I hope it does, Failrari always does ballerinas in rain. 5) Fuji or Suzuka? Suzuka for me. 6) Which team do you think Alonso will be with in 2009? Renault. 7) Would you like to see Toro Rosso continue on as Toro Rosso beyond 2009? Yup, nice team. Hope Redbull dont snatch the Ferrari engines away and give them Renault's. Last edited by EsPpY; October 2nd, 2008 at 03:22 PM..

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