F1 Bahrain GP 2006 Thread

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Qualifying Times(from BBC)

1. Michael Schumacher (Ger) Ferrari one minute 31.431 seconds

2. Felipe Massa (Brz) Ferrari 1:31.478

3. Jenson Button (GB) Honda 1:31.549

4. Fernando Alonso (Spa) Renault 1:31.702

5. Juan Pablo Montoya (Col) McLaren-Mercedes 1:32.164

6. Rubens Barrichello (Brz) Honda 1:32.579

7. Mark Webber (Aus) Williams-Cosworth 1:33.006

8. Christian Klien (Aut) RedBull-Ferrari 1:33.112

9. Giancarlo Fisichella (Ita) Renault 1:33.496

10. Nick Heidfeld (Ger) BMW Sauber 1:33.926

11. Jacques Villeneuve (Can) BMW Sauber 1:32.456*

12. Nico Rosberg (Ger) Williams-Cosworth 1:32.690*

13. David Coulthard (GB) RedBull - Ferrari 1:32.850*

14. Jarno Trulli (Ita) Toyota 1:33.066*

15. Vitantonio Liuzzi (Ita) Toro Rosso-Cosworth 1:33.416*

16. Scott Speed (US) Toro Rosso-Cosworth 1:34.606*

17. Ralf Schumacher (Ger) Toyota 1:34.702**

18. Christijan Albers (Ned) Midland-Toyota 1:35.724**

19. Tiago Monteiro (Por) Midland-Toyota 1:35.900**

20. Takuma Sato (Jpn) Super Aguri-Honda 1:37.411**

21. Yuji Ide (Jpn) Super Aguri - Honda 1:40.270**

22. Kimi Raikkonen (Fin) McLaren-Mercedes no time**

* = time set in second 15-minute elimination session

** = time set in first 15-minute elimination session

The new qualifying session looks interesting, and could provide some socks over the season. Ferrari, McLaren, Honda and Williams to lead the way I rekcon.

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Bahrain Grand Prix result:

1. Fernando Alonso (Spa) Renault one hour 29 minutes 46.205 seconds

2. Michael Schumacher (Ger) Ferrari 1.246 seconds

3. Kimi Raikkonen (Fin) McLaren-Mercedes at 19.360

4. Jenson Button (GB) Honda 19.992

5. Juan Pablo Montoya (Col) McLaren-Mercedes 37.048

6. Mark Webber (Aus) Williams-Cosworth 41.932

7. Nico Rosberg (Ger) Williams-Cosworth 1:03.043

8. Christian Klien (Aut) RedBull-Ferrari 1:06.771

9. Felipe Massa (Brz) Ferrari 1:09.907

10. David Coulthard (GB) RedBull-Ferrari 1:15.541

11. Vitantonio Liuzzi (Ita) Toro Rosso-Cosworth 1:25.997

12. Nick Heidfeld (Ger) BMW Sauber 1 lap

13. Scott Speed (US) Toro Rosso-Cosworth 1 lap

14. Ralf Schumacher (Ger) Toyota 1 lap

15. Rubens Barrichello (Brz) Honda 1 lap

16. Jarno Trulli (Ita) Toyota 1 lap

17. Tiago Monteiro (Por) Midland-Toyota 2 laps

18. Takuma Sato (Jpn) Super Aguri-Honda 4 laps

R Yuji Ide (Jpn) Super Aguri-Honda 22 laps

R Jacques Villeneuve (Can) BMW Sauber 28 laps

R Giancarlo Fisichella (Ita) Renault 36 laps

R Christijan Albers (Ned) Midland - Toyota 43 laps

Key: R = retired

Fastest lap: Rosberg, 1:32.408

Was really impressed with Rosberg - definately one to watch I think. Alonso's 2nd pit stop was great, and he showed some real guts exiting to pass Shuey. Kimi did well starting from the back, and would have been in with a real shout had he been up front at the start, imo.

Edited March 12, 2006 by Kid Britain

[Timmoru Suzuki]

That was a really fun race, a lot of the cars seem more equal this year. Raikkonen did really well coming through the grid, and Rosenberg looked great.

Loving the top four (Alonso, Schumacher, Raikkonen and Button). I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY hope we see a three-way 'race' for the title with Button just behind (obviously I'd like Button to be a straight fourth contender).

The race also suggests we may see overtaking this year! A lot of the cars seemed to be more even.

Really good fun race.

[Katsuya]

I honestly thought this was an amazing first race. Shame for Massa (but it seemed handy that he so very nearly took Alonso out - maybe Ferrari wanted to eliminate Alonso by sacrificing him. Meh, you never know with Ferrari judging by some of their past actions (I still mantain the fact they stopped Irvine from winning the championship on purpose). Nico had an amazing drive and the pass he did on Klien was superb. Both of them should be title contender's in a few years. I'm also surprised at Williams for even placing in the Top 10, let alone taking 5 Constructor's Points. Also, the Heidfeld/Coulthard moments were fun to watch. Although it seemed a bit strange early on that Toro Rosso were actually racing the Red Bull cars, I would have guessed RBR would be given favourism over STR.

Quick question: How did Yuji Ide go out, do we know?

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Ummm... from what I gather Ide came in for tires and fuel, but only got tires. He came in the following lap, but Sato came in too. They services Sato and made Ide wait and I think he stalled the engine.

On a side note, Sato made 6 stops in the race. lol

[Chris2K]

It was a good race, my hatred of Schumacher (ever since Adelaide '94 with Jerez '97 adding to it) meant I'm glad he lost out. I also think Ross Braun is a smug twat.

Just a shame Melbourne couldn't hold the opening race as usual, staying up all night to watch the opening race became a tradition for me.