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    Results of Qualifying in China:

    1. Hamilton
    2. Raikkonen
    3. Alonso

    Final Results of Race:

    1. Alonso
    2. Raikkonen
    3. Hamilton

    Sorry to see Webber have more bad luck in the race but glad to see Vettel off the podium. The rest of the season will be strained as long as these two are on the same team.

    "Webber scotched fanciful rumours that the events in Malaysia might prompt him to quit on the spot, as other rumours suggest that he might yet conclude a deal for Ferrari for 2014, or spearhead Porsche's imminent return to long-distance racing. And he did not deny that he would be interested in another Red Bull contract."

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    Honda to return as F1 engine supplier in 2015

    Honda to return as F1 engine supplier in 2015
    16 May 2013

    Japanese automaker Honda said Thursday it will return to Formula One in 2015 as an engine supplier to British team McLaren in a bid to revive their championship-winning partnership.

    Honda president Takanobu Ito said "McLaren-Honda" will aim to become "number one" in the elite racing world.

    "Honda is a company that has grown by participating in and winning races," he told a Tokyo press conference.

    McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh said at the joint press event their "legendary Formula One partnership" would restart.

    "McLaren and Honda are about to embark on a new and extremely exciting adventure together," he said.

    "On behalf of everyone at McLaren, and also everyone who loves Formula One, I am delighted to welcome Honda back to the sport."

    Ito refused to be drawn on how much money Honda would be putting into the project, but said it was determined to succeed. "It is wonderful timing that we announced it today. Personally, I'm very happy about it," he said.

    Ito said Honda's going it alone in an earlier incarnation had not proved easy and a tie-up like this would prove fruitful.

    "It is ideal to compete as a McLaren-Honda team. I hope we can continue for a long time," he said.

    The Japanese automaker pulled out of F1 after the 2008 season, ending an involvement that began in the 1960s, to cut costs during the economic downturn that ravaged Japanese exports to the United States and Europe.

    It sold its team to former principal Ross Brawn the next year.

    A recent change in F1 rules, promoting the use of environmentally friendlier turbo engines, has made the comeback decision easier because Honda could readily transfer the technology to its commercial vehicles.

    The McLaren-Honda alliance conquered F1 from 1988 to 1991 with Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost at the wheel.

    Honda started racing in F1 as a full-fledged team in 1964, and stayed until 1968. During that time, it won two races.

    Then, as a supplier of engines to other teams including McLaren, Williams and Lotus, it raced from 1983 to 1992 and won 69 races.

    After an eight-year hiatus, Honda returned as an engine provider and then part owner of the BAR team from 2000 to 2005. In 2006 it took full control and renamed it Honda.

    Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone welcomed the Japanese firm back into the fold. "It is a great pleasure to see Honda back in Formula One," he was quoted as saying in a statement issued by Honda.

    "Their engine technology and passion for motor sports make them a natural Formula One contender."

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    so it is a Mercedes 1,2 for tomorrow

    great news and I hope they keep those places

    the team will have to up it's game

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    The last 4 races they have been pole. Rosberg the last 3. But can they last? I hope Hamilton cant. 30 years ago Rosbergs dad won. Keke, liked him as well.

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    Another safety car/pit stop foul up puts Hamilton behind the two Red Bulls.

    Oh dear.

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    This race has everything. Red Flag now while they repair the safety barrier.

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    One of the worst races I have ever seen compliments of Mercedes, run as slow as you can to win. Drivers want to race hence the problems.

    Boring as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by aging one View Post
    One of the worst races I have ever seen compliments of Mercedes, run as slow as you can to win. Drivers want to race hence the problems.

    Boring as well.
    Well let's face it, it's the worst track on the circuit for racing, it's only there so the rich folk can drink champagne and sneer at the poor people who pay tax.


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    They need to get this fucking race moving

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    Quote Originally Posted by Strongarm View Post
    They need to get this fucking race moving
    They said 35 mins past the hour.

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    Those Mercedes blokes have been doing some secret testing, under the guise of tyre development

    two teams have complained, Red Bull and Ferrari

    Pirelli say they could nominate who they wanted, and they chose Mercedes!

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    well, a good result for Merc, but not good enough

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    I bet Lewis was kicking things around the garage when they finished.

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    Quote Originally Posted by aging one View Post
    One of the worst races I have ever seen compliments of Mercedes, run as slow as you can to win. Drivers want to race hence the problems.

    Boring as well.
    I agree with you, even though I like the Monaco race for a lot of reasons other than just the racing, this slow parade driving by a Mercedes team knowing they would ruin their tyres quicker that their competition at real race pace, was boring, highlighted the known overtaking problem in Monaco, and caused a lot of trouble down the line.

    The usual reckless 2 division drivers with no chances in the championship was given the opportunity to hang on the train and make manoeuvres like for-instance the hara-kiri over-takings by Perez, the bad decision by the race control to allow it at first in the end cost Raikonnen possible important points, small consolation that Perez had to go out in the end because he doesn't matter in the championship one way or the other when all is said and done.

    The whole tyre thing makes for an interesting continuation of this year, if the tyres is changed a lot it will also possibly change the pecking order so far established in the field.

    Looking forward to the next one

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    Guys in the bar last night all cheering when Alonso was given a penalty for giving Perez enough racing room.

    Bigger cheer from the other side of the room when Raikonen was not quite so accommodating.

    Perez will think now before trying to bully Raikonen.

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    interesting track, that old Canadian ring

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    Hamilton gets pole and Rosberg front row.

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    Good to see Riccardo at P6

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    Pirelli.

    Have Pirelli tyres fooked up F1 this year?

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    Pinnacle of motorsport can't get a set of tyres to last 10 laps.
    Well thats my 10 minutes of F1 over with for another year.

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    Adios. Exploding tires are the story, but one was Hamiltons so all is well.

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    Great drive from Nico though.

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    Great qualifying at Monza, Hamilton and the Finn are out at Q2. Vettel fastest but Alonso challenging big time at home.

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    Could be a fun race if it pisses down as predicted.

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    Quote Originally Posted by aging one View Post
    Great qualifying at Monza, Hamilton and the Finn are out at Q2. Vettel fastest but Alonso challenging big time at home.

    Why do you say Alonso challenging big time? He is fifth on the grid.

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