Malaysian GP 2006 predictions?

Carbon · 03-14-2006, 04:14 AM

I'm just wondering who you guys are predicting will win the race. I can't really decide right now, but I think if Kimi Raikkonen gets a good grid position and doesn't have any reliability issues, he could win. Obviously Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher are the other two top drivers favored by most along with Raikkonen, possibly along with the Honda pilots. Mark Webber will probably come home with a good result in the Williams car as well; remember in 2004 he got P2 in qualifying between the two Ferraris in a Jaguar no less, so it's a good track for him.

Carbon · 03-14-2006, 04:24 AM

Oops. Any way to have the poll edited so that it closes before qualifying starts? (starts Friday the 17th at 10:00 pm pacific time)

The Artist · 03-14-2006, 04:28 AM

If kimi is even last in the last top 10 heat of the quali he could win.. so a good position on the grid.. equalls win for him..
other than that.. death to ferrari

Just_me · 03-14-2006, 05:13 AM

Is there a new race already this weekend?

The Artist · 03-14-2006, 05:18 AM

yep 4days 19h and 40min

Carbon · 03-14-2006, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Just_me

Is there a new race already this weekend?

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Alfie · 03-14-2006, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just_me

Is there a new race already this weekend?

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MikeJ · 03-14-2006, 10:06 AM

I'll go with Kimi. Gotta have faith!

450SEL6.9 · 03-14-2006, 10:25 AM

If Kimi doesn't have another explosion of Mclaren bad luck, he'll win in a romp. I don't know why Ferrari is so optimistic this year. They tested miles and miles more in Bahrain so of course they'd be competitive, especially after last year's disaster. Though I think Alonso won because he had the world champs' advantage of selecting the pit garage to minimize entry and exit time, I don't think Ferrari is as strong as in years past. If Ferrari start 0 for 3 after near misses in Sepang and Melbourne as well, they'll go into a spin although the crazy points system (8 points for 2nd) will still keep them in it...

Is KR going to Ferrari next? I read about Schu signing another extension with the Scuderia. I honestly think it's time for Schu to go. If he wins another WDC this year, why not go out on top? I think in an equal car, Kimi will hand Schu's arse to him. There's no point in having your teammate retire you. At least Prost ended with a WDC and did not return. I hope Schu doesn't become one of those superstar athletes who hung around too long and ends up being carried out of the sport.

shonguiz · 03-14-2006, 10:37 AM

I doubt Kimi will win, he surlely used too much his engine to do that fantastic race in bahrein.

View Poll Results: Who do you think will win?
Fernando Alonso	1	5.26%
Giancarlo Fisichella	0	0%
Kimi Räikkönen	14	73.68%
Juan Pablo Montoya	1	5.26%
Michael Schumacher	3	15.79%
Felipe Massa	0	0%
Rubens Barrichello	0	0%
Jenson Button	0	0%
Mark Webber	0	0%
Nico Rosberg	0	0%
other	0	0%
Voters: 19. You may not vote on this poll

03-14-2006, 04:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
Carbon Advocate Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 795 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Malaysian GP 2006 predictions? I'm just wondering who you guys are predicting will win the race. I can't really decide right now, but I think if Kimi Raikkonen gets a good grid position and doesn't have any reliability issues, he could win. Obviously Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher are the other two top drivers favored by most along with Raikkonen, possibly along with the Honda pilots. Mark Webber will probably come home with a good result in the Williams car as well; remember in 2004 he got P2 in qualifying between the two Ferraris in a Jaguar no less, so it's a good track for him. Last edited by Carbon; 03-14-2006 at 04:51 AM.

03-14-2006, 04:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Carbon Advocate Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 795 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Malaysian GP 2006 predictions? Oops. Any way to have the poll edited so that it closes before qualifying starts? (starts Friday the 17th at 10:00 pm pacific time)

03-14-2006, 04:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
The Artist Shaolin Shadow Boxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 11,470 My Mood: Thanks: 127 Thanked 738 Times in 467 Posts	Re: Malaysian GP 2006 predictions? If kimi is even last in the last top 10 heat of the quali he could win.. so a good position on the grid.. equalls win for him.. other than that.. death to ferrari

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Just_me Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 12,612 Thanks: 741 Thanked 2,035 Times in 1,028 Posts	Re: Malaysian GP 2006 predictions? Is there a new race already this weekend?

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The Artist Shaolin Shadow Boxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 11,470 My Mood: Thanks: 127 Thanked 738 Times in 467 Posts	Re: Malaysian GP 2006 predictions? yep 4days 19h and 40min

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03-14-2006, 10:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
450SEL6.9 Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 825 My Mood: Thanks: 57 Thanked 60 Times in 54 Posts	Re: Malaysian GP 2006 predictions? If Kimi doesn't have another explosion of Mclaren bad luck, he'll win in a romp. I don't know why Ferrari is so optimistic this year. They tested miles and miles more in Bahrain so of course they'd be competitive, especially after last year's disaster. Though I think Alonso won because he had the world champs' advantage of selecting the pit garage to minimize entry and exit time, I don't think Ferrari is as strong as in years past. If Ferrari start 0 for 3 after near misses in Sepang and Melbourne as well, they'll go into a spin although the crazy points system (8 points for 2nd) will still keep them in it... Is KR going to Ferrari next? I read about Schu signing another extension with the Scuderia. I honestly think it's time for Schu to go. If he wins another WDC this year, why not go out on top? I think in an equal car, Kimi will hand Schu's arse to him. There's no point in having your teammate retire you. At least Prost ended with a WDC and did not return. I hope Schu doesn't become one of those superstar athletes who hung around too long and ends up being carried out of the sport. Last edited by 450SEL6.9; 03-14-2006 at 10:32 AM.

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