2008 F1 Podium Picker Challenge: Singapore Grand Prix: Rd 15

[Giovanni Jaramillo]

The FIRST EVER Formula 1 race at night...under the lights, at the 2nd NEWEST track...and yet ANOTHER street circuit in Marina Bay, Singapore. Qualifying starts a bit later (but not by much): 7am PST. Get your picks in.

http://www.formula1.com/races/in_detail ... agram.html

[Bob Beamesderfer]

1. Hamilton
2. Massa
3. Kovalainen

[Christine Grice]

Hamilton
Massa
Kovalienen

[William Chen]

Lewis
Massa
Alonso

originally had Kimi at 3rd place. but edited to put Alonso in.

[Bob Pl]

Lewis
kimi
felipe

[Vincent Komara]

1. Massa
2. Raikkonen
3. Hamilton

[Thomas Smith]

Massa
Hamilton
Kovalienen

[Curt Luther]

Kimi
Heiki
Robi

[Ethan West]

1. Kimi
2. Heidfeld
3. Kubica

[Bill Schenker]

Massa
Lewis
Kubica

[Pete Loney]

hami
massa
kubica

going with the younger crew this time due to it being at night.
Just guessing that those old guys are going to struggle vision wise

[Giovanni Jaramillo]

Alonso...........to BMW???

http://www.crash.net/motorsport/f1/news ... _2009.html

[Ramy Mattar]

Felipe Massa
Kimi Räikkönen
Lewis Hamilton

[Bob Beamesderfer]

Grandprix.com
SEPTEMBER 25, 2008
Black flags at night

The Singapore Grand Prix will highlight the development of the new digiflag system to warn drivers with lights rather than flags.

Flag signals have been an integral part of the sport since the early days but with modern technology and new needs the idea of a new system has been developed so that race control is in charge of all signalling. Valerio Maioli, the company that is lighting the Singapore circuit, has come up with a system of light signals to keep the drivers informed of what is going on.

Thirty five display panels will be situated around the track. ontrolled by hand-held panels operated by officials at each marshals’ post, they will supplement the traditional flag signals. In addition the race director will have an overview of the warnings being displayed around the entire circuit, allowing more centralized, efficient communication of warnings to drivers.

And showing black flags at night?

"It is a black panel with a white edge around it," says Maioli.

[Bob Beamesderfer]

Vodafone McLaren prepares for the night race:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=lZHHmXsQryw

[Jeff Shyu]

Vodafone McLaren prepares for the night race:

http://www.mclaren.com/interactive/video.php

2nd one down.

haha.. i loved his reaction when the mechanic dropped the wrench.

was that a gag, or are the cars really running those lights?

[Bob Beamesderfer]

Vodafone McLaren prepares for the night race:

http://www.mclaren.com/interactive/video.php

2nd one down.

haha.. i loved his reaction when the mechanic dropped the wrench.

was that a gag, or are the cars really running those lights?

It's a gag. I love how they're interrupting him and walking around in front of the camera.

[Tom Denham]

Hamilton
Masa
Hekkei

[Mako Koiwai]

Looks like everyone is keeping an eye on the developments of the All Star Civic!

[Don Salyers]

1 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes
2 Fernando Alonso Renault
3 Heikki Kovalainen McLaren-Mercedes

Don

[Max Hayter]

Lewis
Massa
Kimi

[Giovanni Jaramillo]

1. Lewis Hamilton - McLaren Mercedes
2. Heikki Kovalainen - McLaren Mercedes
3. Kimi Raikkonen - Scuderia Ferrari

[Bob Beamesderfer]

Another inane decision from the stewards, Heidfeld penalized three spots on the grid for "getting in the way" of Barrichello. Apparently "getting in the way" includes slowing for a pit entrance that is 10 feet from the apex of the last corner before the front straight. That was in the first session of quali.

I sure hope tomorrow doesn't turnout to be a high-speed version of the Main St. Electrical Parade.

[Bob Beamesderfer]

It was no Valencia in terms of excitement, so that was good.

[Mako Koiwai]

What did you guys think of the course? Lots of redundant "features" but not as bad as some street circuits. I like the way we're seeing aggressive forced passing. Are the cars not so sensitive to following another car any more and thus losing front down force. Love the shot of the one car understeering into the barriers towards the end of the race. How often have we experienced that ourselves. How come he didn't just let up a bit on the brakes, straighten the steering and then re-apply ... like we do! Yeah, I know ... not much room, but he should have seen it coming. IMO ... too much light! Forget the Night aspect of the race. Like they said, Japan will be the next night race ... next year? Makes it's much better for TV audiences back in Europe ... and probably not a bad thing for local live viewing plus local TV. And a bit cooler in those tropical locations.