F1:- Why is Button so far off the pace

TopTen


Joined: 15/04/2009
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Message Posted:
24/07/2010 13:09

Is it car or driver? but why is he so slow

mmmmmm



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Message Posted:
24/07/2010 13:29

Jenson's [ smooth] driving style means he has REAL trouble getting the tyres up to temperature for a 'hot' lap in qualifying



This makes it hard for him to get u in qualifying but near the end of a race he comes good..



Also the McLaren is more competitive on full tanks than most cars



Lastly, this is a new rear end and it might not suit his style as much as Lewis'



McLaren are playing about with the new 'blown diffuser' - what REALLY counts is how he goes in qualification and MOAT importantly in the race.



Ferrari have had a quick car for some races but haven't performed in the race.. I'd rather have had a McLaren than goes well on heavy fuel



THIS race will be 'interesting' as the track is short - we don't know if Jenson got a clear lap near the end - as the track was getting faster and faster ' rubbering in' after all the rain



Looking fwd to qualifying.. THINK 'Alfonso' might be the man to push the Red Bulls - not Lewis - there may well be some shocks

homerj



Joined: 30/08/2009
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Message Posted:
24/07/2010 13:30

Jenson is a fantastic driver but he needs the car setup to be perfect for him whereas Lewis can drive around a problem this is why jenson is further back :(

Clarissa2


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 1476

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 13:44

Re: Msg1&2,



Yes, Button was running with a full fuel load as he was the only driver in action after Hamilton's stroll in the grassland + he was playing with a new rear diffuser.Generally Jenson is always doing all the technical jobs for the two of them because Playboy is too busy.



mx6, I forgive you "Alfonso", but only this time...

TopTen


Joined: 15/04/2009
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Message Posted:
24/07/2010 13:50

Msg 2 Mark have not got a clue what you are talking about, but I bow to your superior knowledge on this.

Hope you are right though

mmmmmm



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Message Posted:
24/07/2010 15:59

re msg 5



TT



they do say BS baffles even brainy folk ))

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
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Message Posted:
24/07/2010 16:11

Well there you go.. Jenson out-qualified Lewis ! :o



I'm going to annoy' Clarissa, now .. 'ALfonso' couldn't QUITE do it, Webber blew it .. Should be a corker ..

Clarissa2


Joined: 12/06/2009
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Message Posted:
24/07/2010 16:32

Re : Msg 7,



mx6, you are not annoying me , I am quite happy with "Alfonso" in 2nd place - better than Playboy in 6th with Jenson AHEAD of him!

And Rigsby will be happy with Vettel's 1st - more money coming his way!

rigsby


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Message Posted:
24/07/2010 16:41

clarissa,I am putting my money on Alonso because the boy has first bet and i am confident that he will back vettell.I think it might still be a Red Bull weekend though.

Clarissa2


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Posts: 1476

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 17:56

Re : Msg 9,



Yeah, Rigsby, Gnome is going to win.

homerj



Joined: 30/08/2009
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Message Posted:
24/07/2010 19:07

Yeah Jenson was tyre testing too as Lewis Joined Kimmi in Rally driving :lol: