2012 Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix

[TheHemps]

I don't think anything big will happen.

The two Force India team members that left were obviously shaken at the event though, and that it happened at all is a concern.

I think it's place on the calender needs a re-think.

 

[Diego Lopez]

Its going to happen. The FI guys were there in the wrong place at the wrong time, simple as that, they weren't singled out. This little incident gets totally shoved up and inflated by the media just like any small little thing in the world.

Don't expect many spectators but they are already there, let the racing begin. 1 race isn't going to affect their political issues, other countries have it worse yet they can host international events without such issues, but then again Bernie shouldnt have pushed to the FIA for this to happen. Oh well its on the FIA if something happens, thats why we have something called "security".

 

[Brandon Warren]

Footage from the Bahrain GP.

best watch out for those tusken raiders!

 

[James Maskell]

http://www.planetf1.com/off-on-f1/7683746/Bahrain-Track-Notes-By-Spanner-

 

[Brandon Warren]

lol i love this part

"General Notes
Remember, there's no Mercedes Safety Car this race - the Bahrain GP Safety Car will be a tracked vehicle that can do 26 mph (or 28 mph if they heat up the tracks in the garage before it goes out. Arf! What am I like?) It can only do 23 mph if it's firing its water canon."

 

[Diego Lopez]

a pitcrew of droids should be very interesting.

 

[Adrian Britton]

You really have to consider the fact that the protesters are mainly Shia muslims, which are peaceful.

I really doubt that a violent incident could happen. As a Shia Muslim myself, i can say that with certainty.

When Fangio was kidnapped, he was treated extreamly well, (he reported) that his kidnappers were gentlemen to him.

When I say that something is going to happen or its like there is a build up to something, it doesnt mean anything violent or agressive, it can be as little as having someone walk on the track during the race, like we saw with the "fathers for justice".

My point would be, why go to a country and hold a world wide viewed event and risk anything, where people want to get media to aid there cause or to advertise there problems.

To me its just asking for trouble.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-17781138

Bahrain F1 security stepped up as practice runs begin

Authorities in Bahrain have tightened security ahead of practice sessions for Sunday's Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Anti-government protesters have promised "three days of rage" to coincide with the event.

Correspondents say there is palpable unease about the fate of the race amid escalating unrest and violence.

On Wednesday night, Force India team members were forced to flee as petrol bombs were thrown near their car on their way back from the track.

The four mechanics in a 4x4 were caught in the middle of an incident as police clashed with protesters. Two members of the team have since asked to return home.

Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, only decided to go ahead with this weekend's race at the last minute.

On Friday evening, the UK's shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper called for the Grand Prix to be cancelled. She told the BBC's Question Time programme: "It shouldn't go ahead, I don't think British drivers should go. I think the Formula One should not go ahead in Bahrain."

that sounds very peacefull !!!!

 

[Eric Parker]

What a crowd. Kind of like being in a local band and only playing for the bartender.

 

[Chris Jenkins]

#

Driver​

Team​

Time Gap Laps
1

Lewis Hamilton​

McLaren​

1:33.572 11
2

Sebastian Vettel​

Red Bull​

1:33.877 0.305 21
3

Paul di Resta​

Force India​

1:34.150 0.578 26
4

Nico Rosberg​

Mercedes​

1:34.249 0.677 23
5

Jenson Button​

McLaren​

1:34.277 0.705 14
6

Nico Hulkenberg​

Force India​

1:34.344 0.772 26
7

Michael Schumacher​

Mercedes​

1:34.483 0.911 17
8

Mark Webber​

Red Bull​

1:34.552 0.980 22
9

Kimi Raikkonen​

Lotus​

1:34.609 1.037 18
10

Romain Grosjean​

Lotus​

1:34.847 1.275 20
11

Sergio Perez​

Sauber​

1:35.024 1.452 22
12

Pastor Maldonado​

Williams​

1:35.268 1.696 25
13

Fernando Alonso​

Ferrari​

1:35.436 1.864 21
14

Valtteri Bottas​

Williams​

1:35.497 1.925 24
15

Felipe Massa​

Ferrari​

1:35.719 2.147 19
16

Kamui Kobayashi​

Sauber​

1:35.929 2.357 24
17

Jean-Eric Vergne​

Toro Rosso​

1:36.195 2.623 20
18

Heikki Kovalainen​

Caterham​

1:36.330 2.758 11
19

Vitaly Petrov​

Caterham​

1:36.484 2.912 18
20

Daniel Ricciardo​

Toro Rosso​

1:36.591 3.019 20
21

Charles Pic​

Marussia​

1:37.467 3.895 18
22

Timo Glock​

Marussia​

1:38.006 4.434 18
23

Pedro de la Rosa​

HRT​

1:38.877 5.305 19
24

Narain Karthikeyan​

HRT​

1:39.996 6.424 23

 

[Hampus Andersson]

When Fangio was kidnapped, he was treated extreamly well, (he reported) that his kidnappers were gentlemen to him.

Stockholm syndrome.

 

[Adrian Britton]

Stockholm syndrome.

Lol

 

[Kartik Sri Harsha]

Well actually Lewis broke the fastest lap of Q3 in 2009 in Fp1
I think we can see Drivers go down to 1:32 high

 

[Eric Parker]

Force India doesn't take part in FP2 so their drivers can get back to the hotels before dark.

 

[Ho3n3r]

Well we know that Force India is not playing this afternoon because of its concerns about getting back to the hotel safely after dark... but Bernie Ecclestone says he does not think there is anything to be concerned about.

- Via Autosport Live.

What a loon.

 

[Chris Jenkins]

Quite chunky barge boards on the Red Bull

 

[Kevin Cordice]

Quite chunky barge boards on the Red Bull

are you thinking what i'm thinking

 

[Chris Jenkins]

Depends what you're thinking?

 

[Kevin Cordice]

I thing the Pole position is going to be a 1:32.700/-100 with a good track temperature. how about what time do you think

 

[Ivan Mills]

im gona guess it'llbe sligtly lower ..low to v.low 32's

 

[Ho3n3r]

1:31.5 will be pole. But that's just a guess