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So, here it is. The final round of the season. Sign up for the SR F1 Championship began on the 4th of February this year. 7 months on and we have already found ourselves a World Champion and a new one at that. There is still plenty to play for the majority of drivers as they try to get the best place they can for themselves and the teams they drive for. For Jordan, Renault and B.A.R., it's the chance of becoming Constructors Champions and for B.A.R., the chance of retaining the title.
The Japanese track is well liked by the drivers as it's technically sound and also has places to be committed. Overtaking can be rather tricky with the only recognised spots at the final chicane and the hairpin corner but they require a very good car to keep close through the preceding corners.
Last year in quaifying, all eyes were on the three Championship challengers, Villenueve (although his chances were pretty much dead in the water), Frentzen and Panis. It was advantage Villeneuve at the end of the qualifying hour as he took pole position. Frentzen got himself 6th place ahead of Panis' 9th.
The way it stood in the Championship, Villeneuve had to win and hope Frentzen and Panis didn't score. Frentzen was in the best position. All he had to do was finish ahead of Panis if Panis made it into the points. Panis had to score points as Frentzen had scored one more second place that Panis and had both won 2 races. The tension was certainly building.
Qualifying was damp but the race was totally wet, meaning we were in for an exciting finale. A lot of cars spun, crashed and retired but Panis and Frentzen were running together for the whole race. Villeneuve's hopes ended on lap 28 when he crashed out. It was on lap 52 of 53 that one driver took the initiative. Frentzen was not as quick as Panis but Frentzen had 5th place and Panis was 6th. Panis had to overtake to win the Championship. In a bold move, Panis overtook Frentzen and took 5th place and the World Championship.
B.A.R tend to go very well round Japan but if it's dry, it could be a different story. Jordan had a very average race last year and we want to improve this year. Renault too had an average race so it looks like advantage B.A.R heading into Japan.
The Japanese Quaifying will be Sunday 14th September
The Japanese Race will be Wednesday 17th September
The final SR F1 Championship topic of 2003 will be a special award ceremony and will be posted after the race.
Lap Records:
Qualifying: Villeneuve 1m41.601s
Race: Webber 1m44.845s
Qualifying top 3 last year:
1st Villeneuve
2nd McNish
3rd De La Rosa
Race top 3 last year:
1st Coulthard (started 4th)
2nd McNish (started 2nd)
3rd Barrichello (started 18th)
Final points finishes last year:
1st Panis 46pts
2nd Frentzen 45pts
3rd Villeneuve 34pts
Final Constructors standings last year:
1st B.A.R. 80pts
2nd Arrows 63pts
3rd Williams 59pts
Current top 3 drivers:
1st Firman 65pts - World Champion
2nd Alonso 48pts
3rd Heidfeld 42pts
Current top 3 Constructors:
1st Jordan 91pts
2nd Renault 83pts
3rd B.A.R 81pts
Enjoy the final round of the season!
The Japanese track is well liked by the drivers as it's technically sound and also has places to be committed. Overtaking can be rather tricky with the only recognised spots at the final chicane and the hairpin corner but they require a very good car to keep close through the preceding corners.
Last year in quaifying, all eyes were on the three Championship challengers, Villenueve (although his chances were pretty much dead in the water), Frentzen and Panis. It was advantage Villeneuve at the end of the qualifying hour as he took pole position. Frentzen got himself 6th place ahead of Panis' 9th.
The way it stood in the Championship, Villeneuve had to win and hope Frentzen and Panis didn't score. Frentzen was in the best position. All he had to do was finish ahead of Panis if Panis made it into the points. Panis had to score points as Frentzen had scored one more second place that Panis and had both won 2 races. The tension was certainly building.
Qualifying was damp but the race was totally wet, meaning we were in for an exciting finale. A lot of cars spun, crashed and retired but Panis and Frentzen were running together for the whole race. Villeneuve's hopes ended on lap 28 when he crashed out. It was on lap 52 of 53 that one driver took the initiative. Frentzen was not as quick as Panis but Frentzen had 5th place and Panis was 6th. Panis had to overtake to win the Championship. In a bold move, Panis overtook Frentzen and took 5th place and the World Championship.
B.A.R tend to go very well round Japan but if it's dry, it could be a different story. Jordan had a very average race last year and we want to improve this year. Renault too had an average race so it looks like advantage B.A.R heading into Japan.
The Japanese Quaifying will be Sunday 14th September
The Japanese Race will be Wednesday 17th September
The final SR F1 Championship topic of 2003 will be a special award ceremony and will be posted after the race.
Lap Records:
Qualifying: Villeneuve 1m41.601s
Race: Webber 1m44.845s
Qualifying top 3 last year:
1st Villeneuve
2nd McNish
3rd De La Rosa
Race top 3 last year:
1st Coulthard (started 4th)
2nd McNish (started 2nd)
3rd Barrichello (started 18th)
Final points finishes last year:
1st Panis 46pts
2nd Frentzen 45pts
3rd Villeneuve 34pts
Final Constructors standings last year:
1st B.A.R. 80pts
2nd Arrows 63pts
3rd Williams 59pts
Current top 3 drivers:
1st Firman 65pts - World Champion
2nd Alonso 48pts
3rd Heidfeld 42pts
Current top 3 Constructors:
1st Jordan 91pts
2nd Renault 83pts
3rd B.A.R 81pts
Enjoy the final round of the season!
Ok, as long as he does that then.
I just want him to do something good for me, and bad for someone else. =P
I just want him to do something good for me, and bad for someone else. =P
Fighting spirit?
If he knocks out Alonso and Heidfeld I'll be happy. That is, if Button comes second. :)
If he knocks out Alonso and Heidfeld I'll be happy. That is, if Button comes second. :)
I wish (at least) that De La Rose would show at least some fighting spirit; it would confirm why I chose him in the first place.
Foreman wrote:
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> Panis was the Champion last year at this track, but could find
> himself the Chump.
That's an interesting point. I wonder why I never saw that? :)
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> Panis was the Champion last year at this track, but could find
> himself the Chump.
That's an interesting point. I wonder why I never saw that? :)
A win for me would be perfect...come on Jordon!
Just hope I can get some points to lift me off the bottom.
Panis was the Champion last year at this track, but could find himself the Chump.
Panis was the Champion last year at this track, but could find himself the Chump.
Hope Button does well here- 2nd in the USA, 1st in Japan!
So, here it is. The final round of the season. Sign up for the SR F1 Championship began on the 4th of February this year. 7 months on and we have already found ourselves a World Champion and a new one at that. There is still plenty to play for the majority of drivers as they try to get the best place they can for themselves and the teams they drive for. For Jordan, Renault and B.A.R., it's the chance of becoming Constructors Champions and for B.A.R., the chance of retaining the title.
The Japanese track is well liked by the drivers as it's technically sound and also has places to be committed. Overtaking can be rather tricky with the only recognised spots at the final chicane and the hairpin corner but they require a very good car to keep close through the preceding corners.
Last year in quaifying, all eyes were on the three Championship challengers, Villenueve (although his chances were pretty much dead in the water), Frentzen and Panis. It was advantage Villeneuve at the end of the qualifying hour as he took pole position. Frentzen got himself 6th place ahead of Panis' 9th.
The way it stood in the Championship, Villeneuve had to win and hope Frentzen and Panis didn't score. Frentzen was in the best position. All he had to do was finish ahead of Panis if Panis made it into the points. Panis had to score points as Frentzen had scored one more second place that Panis and had both won 2 races. The tension was certainly building.
Qualifying was damp but the race was totally wet, meaning we were in for an exciting finale. A lot of cars spun, crashed and retired but Panis and Frentzen were running together for the whole race. Villeneuve's hopes ended on lap 28 when he crashed out. It was on lap 52 of 53 that one driver took the initiative. Frentzen was not as quick as Panis but Frentzen had 5th place and Panis was 6th. Panis had to overtake to win the Championship. In a bold move, Panis overtook Frentzen and took 5th place and the World Championship.
B.A.R tend to go very well round Japan but if it's dry, it could be a different story. Jordan had a very average race last year and we want to improve this year. Renault too had an average race so it looks like advantage B.A.R heading into Japan.
The Japanese Quaifying will be Sunday 14th September
The Japanese Race will be Wednesday 17th September
The final SR F1 Championship topic of 2003 will be a special award ceremony and will be posted after the race.
Lap Records:
Qualifying: Villeneuve 1m41.601s
Race: Webber 1m44.845s
Qualifying top 3 last year:
1st Villeneuve
2nd McNish
3rd De La Rosa
Race top 3 last year:
1st Coulthard (started 4th)
2nd McNish (started 2nd)
3rd Barrichello (started 18th)
Final points finishes last year:
1st Panis 46pts
2nd Frentzen 45pts
3rd Villeneuve 34pts
Final Constructors standings last year:
1st B.A.R. 80pts
2nd Arrows 63pts
3rd Williams 59pts
Current top 3 drivers:
1st Firman 65pts - World Champion
2nd Alonso 48pts
3rd Heidfeld 42pts
Current top 3 Constructors:
1st Jordan 91pts
2nd Renault 83pts
3rd B.A.R 81pts
Enjoy the final round of the season!
The Japanese track is well liked by the drivers as it's technically sound and also has places to be committed. Overtaking can be rather tricky with the only recognised spots at the final chicane and the hairpin corner but they require a very good car to keep close through the preceding corners.
Last year in quaifying, all eyes were on the three Championship challengers, Villenueve (although his chances were pretty much dead in the water), Frentzen and Panis. It was advantage Villeneuve at the end of the qualifying hour as he took pole position. Frentzen got himself 6th place ahead of Panis' 9th.
The way it stood in the Championship, Villeneuve had to win and hope Frentzen and Panis didn't score. Frentzen was in the best position. All he had to do was finish ahead of Panis if Panis made it into the points. Panis had to score points as Frentzen had scored one more second place that Panis and had both won 2 races. The tension was certainly building.
Qualifying was damp but the race was totally wet, meaning we were in for an exciting finale. A lot of cars spun, crashed and retired but Panis and Frentzen were running together for the whole race. Villeneuve's hopes ended on lap 28 when he crashed out. It was on lap 52 of 53 that one driver took the initiative. Frentzen was not as quick as Panis but Frentzen had 5th place and Panis was 6th. Panis had to overtake to win the Championship. In a bold move, Panis overtook Frentzen and took 5th place and the World Championship.
B.A.R tend to go very well round Japan but if it's dry, it could be a different story. Jordan had a very average race last year and we want to improve this year. Renault too had an average race so it looks like advantage B.A.R heading into Japan.
The Japanese Quaifying will be Sunday 14th September
The Japanese Race will be Wednesday 17th September
The final SR F1 Championship topic of 2003 will be a special award ceremony and will be posted after the race.
Lap Records:
Qualifying: Villeneuve 1m41.601s
Race: Webber 1m44.845s
Qualifying top 3 last year:
1st Villeneuve
2nd McNish
3rd De La Rosa
Race top 3 last year:
1st Coulthard (started 4th)
2nd McNish (started 2nd)
3rd Barrichello (started 18th)
Final points finishes last year:
1st Panis 46pts
2nd Frentzen 45pts
3rd Villeneuve 34pts
Final Constructors standings last year:
1st B.A.R. 80pts
2nd Arrows 63pts
3rd Williams 59pts
Current top 3 drivers:
1st Firman 65pts - World Champion
2nd Alonso 48pts
3rd Heidfeld 42pts
Current top 3 Constructors:
1st Jordan 91pts
2nd Renault 83pts
3rd B.A.R 81pts
Enjoy the final round of the season!