2012 Formula One Indian Grand Prix

[Kartik Sri Harsha]

Just 3 days remaining for FP1
I was really looking forward for my Home Grand Prix....

 

[Kartik Sri Harsha]

Mclaren looking forward to change their Engine supplier.
According to sun Mclaren want to tie up with Honda(again)
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepag...to-ditch-Mercedes-and-reunite-with-Honda.html

 

[Michael Brown]

Mclaren looking forward to change their Engine supplier.
According to sun Mclaren want to tie up with Honda(again)
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepag...to-ditch-Mercedes-and-reunite-with-Honda.html

Or Porsche, as they've had success in the mid 80's when they had a Porsche turbo engine. It actually was the same kind of engine that will be in the 2014 engine regs - 1.6L turbo V6.

 

[Kartik Sri Harsha]

According to Sun Mclaren want to ditch Mercedes engines by 2013
But who will Provide the Engines if they want to change engines by 2013.

 

[Markus Neumann]

There is no way McLaren will not have a Mercedes next year. The car is already being built, after all.
As for 2014, it might be possible, but honestly, why would McLaren turn down what will probably be the best engine on the grid, under regulations in which the engine will be much more important than it is now?

Anyway, since this appeared in the Sun, which basically has a target group of people with an IQ of <80, there is no reason to give this any credence.

A source said: “There is no way McLaren will stay as a customer for Mercedes engines.”

Great, "a source". Not a source within the team, or someone else who might have a clue about this, just "a source". This means absolutely nothing. Even my grandmother is "a source". And she thinks Formula 1 is a mathematical expression

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

When Eddie Jordan is the source its probably true

 

[Metalfreaky]

There is no way McLaren will not have a Mercedes next year. The car is already being built, after all.
As for 2014, it might be possible, but honestly, why would McLaren turn down what will probably be the best engine on the grid, under regulations in which the engine will be much more important than it is now?

Price and reliabillity maybe? At least the Mercedes gearboxes failed serveral times this season not just at Mclaren.
But I doubt it to. I didn't read anywhere that Honda or Porsche is building engines for 2014. It would be quite late (or too late) to start now.
I think they stick with Mercedes for 2014.

Anayway, I just read that (in Germany at least) today a official Vettel biography was released. I kind of find it hard not laughing while writing this

 

[Markus Neumann]

Mercedes will continue to supply the Formula One team with engines until at least 2015.

Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2010/mar/18/mercedes-mclaren-shares-formula-one

However:

The Honda name could return to Formula One according to head of research and design Yoshiharu Yamamoto.
Yamamoto told Autocar “it is true that we do look up at those races and hope that one day we can take part again”.
He added: “I do not personally think we can just go straight back immediately, but there is potential for the rules to change and attract us. I follow the rules, certainly, and if they present an opportunity then it would be nice to go back.”

Source: http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2012/10/10/honda-nice-f1/

Make of it what you will

 

[Chris Jenkins]

Price and reliabillity maybe? At least the Mercedes gearboxes failed serveral times this season not just at Mclaren.

McLaren build their own gearboxes. They don't use Mercedes units.

 

[Carlos Luna]

Read that Ferrari are bringing a lot of upgrades to India, will be exciting to see if their pace has improved this weekend.

 

[Metalfreaky]

McLaren build their own gearboxes. They don't use Mercedes units.

Thanks, didn't knew it.

 

[Chris Jenkins]

I hope McLaren can find some speed here.
They've been nowhere in a straight line lately. That'll punish them on this track.

 

[Ejike Wodu]

McLaren have put some R&D parts on the Lewis' car but they won't tell him what the parts are as they are for next year. It;s also because the don't want him to take the secrets with him to Mercedes.

Lewis doesn't mind, the just wants to drive the car.

Vettel fastest in first practice.

 

[Metalfreaky]

Looks like Ferrari's updates are not working or a least not helping much.
RB seems dominant again, so a Vettel Pole-Victory is likely to happen again.

I really dont want to see another titel for Vettel -.-
Especially when I see how Fernando drove his a** off...

 

[Ejike Wodu]

I don't want to see another Vettel RB title again. In my view, it will be an anti-climax to what has been a pretty interesting season.
Perhaps if it went to the wire and Vettel still one, I might be ok with it.

Does Alonso deserve to win? Based on his driving I would say yes. But I would rather if Lewis or Webber won.
EDIT: the latter won't happen, I know.

 

[Hampus Andersson]

RBR just comes on song now it seems.... so strong that car now.

Crazy to think how they can out-develop Mac and Ferrari just like that.
Mclaren putting sticks in their own wheels, Ferrari testing the same component 540 times.

Brilliant.

Hopefully the season that has been incredible goes to the wire regardless of winner.

 

[Scott Webber]

Practice 2 Pictures
there will be no Practice 3 pictures

 

[Markus Neumann]

All the drivers are going constantly over the white lines and apparently the stewards don't seem to care

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

Was exactly thinking the same Markus. Amazing how much space the drivers are allowed to take during the qualification.

And what a speed Vettel has in the last sector compared to the rest of the field (even compared to teammate Webber). Quadruple diffuser?

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

Massa is back! Again very very close behind Alonso. Impressive.