Lesson Learnt from Canada, Cautious in Upcoming Valencia

With a narrow path and small overtaking opportunities, the European Grand Prix presents a big challenge for Sebastian Vettel. Having failed in Canada, the world champion would not make the same mistake in Valencia.

Two weeks ago Vettel waste the opportunity to win the Canadian Grand Prix. A mistake that he made at the last lap, when his car twist in a corner, making the German racer Jenson Button was overtaken and eventually had to settle for a second podium.

Results in Kanda is so far not undermine the position of Vettel on top given the dominance he had throughout the season. The next race in Valencia ahead of Vettel trying to convince that he would not make similar mistakes.

"The atmosphere around the port in Valencia in Monaco similar, except the paddock which is wider and larger garage. It's a street circuit, but the average speed (200 km / h) is very high, it is trapped," said Vettel in Crash .

"There is no zone to escape, so you can not make mistakes - once you'll end up slipping on the wall ... Overtaking is difficult and only possible at the corner of the 12th," he continued.

Despite failing to win in Canada two weeks ago, the confidence Vettel to race at Valencia on Sunday (26/06/2011) future could be going to remain high. Because of last season he had a good record in the same place after winning the pole and finished the race in the top position.

"We had a great race there last year and overall the car should also be in good condition. I look forward to the race," Vettel finished.

One Mistake Took Off His Title for Canada GP - Vettel

Sebastian Vettel is the driver most disappointed, annoyed or irritated after attending a Canadian F1 race on Sunday (12 / 6) that characterized much drama "incident" due to slippery tracks. How not, victory is within grasp and live half a lap to be able to hold the cup, eh Jenson Button out of the hands because of his mistake. In the middle of the course chaos Canadian Grand Prix, Sebastian Vettel still appear convincing and continues to lead the race. But one mistake he made in the final laps denying the opportunity to be the real champion is in sight.

"Of course I'm disappointed. That's a very difficult race from start to finish, and we lead every lap until the last. I may be too conservative after the last safety car," said Vettel in a press conference after the race.

Except when entering the pit, Vettel always led the race since the start lights turned on. Impaired driving rain, the repeated safety car took to the track and race that was stopped two hours did not make the world champion in pole position unshakeable.

Called Vettel, he's performed very well in the overall situation and flawless. German rider was even felt himself only made one mistake, which unfortunately just happened in the last lap and be fatal because the real title is in sight drift into the hands of Jenson Button.

On the last lap Vettel who were under pressure Button failed to control his car on a bend. Red Bull mounts twisted Vettel and Button did not waste this opportunity to grab pole position and hold it up to touch the finish line who lives just a few corners.

"Maybe I was too conservative when the safety car led the last in a condition still lead. Guides When the car will go, I can not open a gap (space) and close the gap with the cars behind as I did before-before," said Vettel.

"I braked a bit late. It was a tough finish in a tough race, I could see especially in the last sector, when Jenson was very close and chase me."

"That's a long race, and also a long break. It's heavy and one of the most challenging in the year," commented Vettel finished the race that lasted four hours total over that.

Before long, he saw Button already is behind quickly. "I think it can handle the pressure until the end. It turned out, failed because I made a mistake. Too lock the rear wheels," he explained.

However, he added, when you've got something in his hand and gave it to someone else, "Obviously it's not a sweet feeling. But, I think, this is a good race for us all," said Vettel.

Bahrain Grand Prix Final Decision on Cancellation

Bahrain F1 organizers failed to implement the competition on 30 October after pressure from the team in recent days. In fact, last Friday (early June) the FIA ​​World Motor Sport Council agreed that the F1 Bahrain held on 30 October (at the beginning of the calendar be rations India) and then delayed again late December.

In the trial which took place on 3 June, it was decided that at the Sakhir race will be held on 30 October.

Nevertheless, concerns about the country's security situation remains the focus of the FIA. FIA boss, Jean Todt, also said that the Bahrain Grand Prix can still be held void.

The situation is not clear that this was regretted by some team principal. Eric Boullier, team principal of Renault, said that the situation is disturbing the way race in F1.

Awful, organizations F1 team then wrote a letter objected to the sports car world highest body the FIA, FOM (Formula One Management) and the host committee (Bahrain). Since, the team did not agree with adding a schedule that affect the schedule has been arranged. It is burdensome, the team must increase the budget again.

In the end, a statement on the Bahrain Grand Prix to be held whether or not arise. Bahrain decided to withdraw.

"Although Bahrain pleased with the decision of the World Motor Sport Council is waiting for developments up to October 30, has been very clear that this race could not continue and we respect that decision," said Alzayani in Autosport.

"Bahrain is always looking for opportunities to play a positive role in the development of Formula 1. Starting from the pioneering F1 race in the Middle East, assist other countries in facilitating the race in their own territory, to offer a unique experience from our own and welcome the fans to come to the races we. "

Bernie Ecclestone, FOM boss last Wednesday (8 / 6) had already hinted that the F1 in the Arab country that does not go. A day later, the leaders of Bahrain International Circuit Zayed R Alzayani released a statement that the event was held void.

"We fully respect that decision. Bahrain is always trying to play a positive role in the continued development of F1, from a pioneer in the Middle East to help facilitate the other Arab countries," explained Alzayani.

Even so, Alzayani still try to get into the Bahrain GP on F1 calendar next year. He also apologized for the disappointment of the fans who witnessed the race in Bahrain canceled this year.

F1 Bahrain held off as the season opener in 2011 in early March due to wave action demonstrations occurred. Although the government and committee ensure security for each team and driver, the team took no chances of risk.

Button Wins Canada GP - Full of Drama

Button Wins Canada GP - Full of Drama

Jenson Button won the Canadian F1 Grand Prix full of drama collisions due to rain flooded the circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Sunday (12 / 6) or Monday morning Indonesian time. His victory was achieved on the last lap, the result of mistakes Sebastian Vettel.

Well positioned to start the seventh, Button chance to win the Canadian GP was originally somewhat difficult. Apart from having to catch up the distance with the rider pole position, Button also had scattered due to incidents that involve him with Lewis Hamilton and punishment drive through penalty on lap-lap scratch.

Button's success is thanks to persistent struggle that began from the middle position. Even he had to undergo the drive through penalty. But with patience and support performance of the car and error Vettel, he can pick his first victory. With this result, was rated second position temporarily with 101 points.

"I do not know what to say. It's become a very emotional three hours from start to begin. There was the incident with Lewis, I can not see anything when he was leveling with me. I should apologize to him, and when that happens there is competition," said Button.

However much drama happened at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve does not necessarily make it surrender Briton. Back had suffered damage to his car after a bump with Fernando Alonso, world champion in 2009 had even managed to set foot on the top podium after overtaking Sebastian Vettel on the last lap.

"I got a drive-through (penalty) for speeding during a safety car. On the last lap I was chasing Sebastian Vettel and he widened in one part of the circuit and I take advantage of it."

"It's fantastic victory, even if they do not win I still would enjoy it. That's incredible victory and perhaps the best," the Briton finished it in Autosport.

Red Bull racer Vettel whose on victory lap was vanished because cornering too wide in the third corner. Error was not wasted by Button from second place. In fact, since the start until lap 69, he continues to lead without being able to pursue your opponent. Despite failing, he still leads the standings with a total of 161 points.

Third being captured by Vettel teammate Mark Webber. The Australian rider was competing with Schumacher even cut the line twice in the "chicane" so that he could in front of Schumacher. But, in straight point he could give back to Schumacher. But, ahead of the last lap, he can make sure all three positions.

Hamilton victim his own aggressiveness

The competition took 70 laps, starting with the driver is guided by the safety car (SC) because of wet track due to rain. Here, race car tire wear wet and no one dared to use this type of intermediate gambling.

When the SC car about to go pit on lap 5, Vettel started slowing vehicle for the cars behind them participate to reduce speed. Once passed in front of the pit, and Vettel skyrocketed, Alonso tried to overtake from the left and right, but failed. While Fellow teammate Vettel, Mark Webber overtake by Hamilton, so twisted and make the position of the Australian rider sag.

So is Button who entered the corner too wide 6, provide an opportunity for Schumacher to takeover. Hamilton again showed that aggressive driving style and he almost touched with Schumacher when trying to overtake. Hamilton carelessness must be paid handsomely, in which he touched with his team mate on lap 8 and the left rear tire broke out due to hit the barrier wall.

SC car entered. If Hamilton keeps going on, the grand jury was investigating her butting Webber. In addition, he is under investigation violated the speed when guided by the SC.

Now, the jury returned Hamilton to investigate themselves is like accidentally close Button space to the left. Button action can also correct it because he would enter the first corner. Finally, Button was convicted and must undergo a "drive through penalty" and its position slipped to 14th.

Regarding the incident with Hamilton, he admitted he could not look back. That looks just Vodafone rocket-red, but it could have been my rear wing, he said. He then shifted the car to the left following the racing line and collision.

"Lewis knew I did not do it intentionally. I also knew if he did not do intentionally. I've talked to him before the race restarted," said Button.

Remove lap 14, ahead of your competition began to boring. Vettel left Alonso 5 seconds more followed with Massa, Rosberg and Schumacher. Unless Button is infiltrating into the future, as well as Webber.

Ferrari erroneous weather forecast

On lap 18 Alonso and Button are both entered the pits. Both replace the intermediate tires. But rain has been running two laps back flushing the tracks, and both re-entered the pit exchange wet tires. Alonso's position back to the 8th, but there are five riders in front of him before they hit the pit instead of tires.

At the same time it rains, SC guide the rider on lap 20 for a third time. This condition is used Vettel to replace the tires, as well as Webber is all changing because of interference with the steering wheel lower teeth. Because of the rain without ceasing, the race was stopped on lap 25 and the red flag was unfurled.

Meaningful opportunities Alonso to return to position 2, is still open. The reason, several riders in front of him such as Kobayashi, Heidfeld, Petrova has not entered the pit to change a tire.

After restrained 1 hour 14 minutes, yet there are also signs of the race will begin. While it was already ahead of the evening. Approaching waiting almost 2 hours, the car had been instructed to use tire wet (wet), mean racing will begin.

Delayed 2 hours 04 minutes

Promptly at 15:50 (local time) or delayed 2 hours 04 minutes, the race begins with a guided SC. Alonso (8) and Webber (7) must show the maximum if you want on the podium.

Racing begins once a lap to the pit entrance SC-35. And just take two laps, SC came back from an incident in turn three. Alonso was trying to poke Button from the outside, now entered the bend by McLaren. Ferrari was twisted, and stuck in the corner and Alonso not to continue the race. Medium Button front left tire burst. He immediately entered the pit and change tires car snout. Racing released back lap 41 with presenting scenes "clashes" between Heidfeld who investigated the jury, was penalized Sutil drive through penalty because overtake SC.

Entering lap 50, getting far ahead of Vettel. While Massa is trying to shift the Kobayashi with my swing, it was Schumacher's advantage of space left and poked the second. But on lap 53, Schumacher changed the tires and dropped to fourth position.

Disaster went to Massa on lap 53 when he overtook on rider on the track straight, the car lost control due to slick tire life and hit the barrier wall. Luckily he was able to overcome the car and can continue, even though the front is damaged and immediately entered the pit and the front tire change.

Afterwards of four then, who tried to bulldoze Kobayashi Heidfeld in the second corner, but the muzzle of his car crashed into the rear of the Japanese rider. Before entering the third bend, wing cars loose Heidfeld go under and the car was like flying and hit the wall.

SC also signed with the formation Vettel followed Schumacher, Webber. Button stuck together tight. Competition tight snatch second position on the front line between the three racers. If Schumacher can maintain the position of the two who lived eight laps, this was his first podium.

Competition Results

1. Button McLaren-Mercedes 1h23: 50 995

2. Vettel Red Bull-Renault + 2709

3. Webber Red Bull-Renault + 13 828

4. Schumacher Mercedes + 14 219

5. Petrov Renault + 20 395

6. Massa Ferrari + 33 225

7. Kobayashi Sauber-Ferrari + 33 270

8. Alguersuari Toro Rosso-Ferrari + 35 964

9. Barrichello Williams-Cosworth + 45 100

10. Buemi Toro Rosso-Ferrari + 47 000

11. Rosberg Mercedes + 50 400

12. de la Rosa Sauber-Ferrari + 1:03.600

13. Liuzzi HRT-Cosworth +1 lap

14. Karthikeyan HRT-Cosworth +1 lap

15. D'Ambrosio Virgin-Cosworth +1 lap

16. Virgin Glock-Cosworth +1 lap

17. Trulli Lotus-Renault + 1 lap

18. In Resta Force India-Mercedes + 3 laps

Rider does not finish

Maldonado Williams-Cosworth 62

Heidfeld Renault 57

Sutil Force India-Mercedes 50

Alonso Ferrari 44

Lotus-Renault Kovalainen 36

Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 8

Hamilton Confident for Canada

F1 racer Lewis Hamilton, who in Monaco and then in the spotlight because of his racing style is aggressive, determined to win in Canada on Sunday (06/12/2011). "The car should be comfortable on the track. We have a large enough engine power, the best KERS system, and good traction in the corner quietly," said former world champion in 2008.

Birth in Tewin, England, 26 years ago, it was judged that the McLaren MP4-26 is very fitting to the track in Montreal, Canada. Circuit itself is so special for him. Hence, he is hoping to win in Canada, let alone he has left behind 58 points from standings leader, Sebastian Vettel, who pocketed 143 points.

Hamilton is now the target of a statement related to the mass media in post-F1 Monaco. He criticized the jury's decision as a joke called a freak. Competitors call it a joke that "silly and stupid".

"Montreal is a very special place for me and here I'm in first position and won the first race in a career in F1," he said. Design, continued Hamilton, perfectly suited to the style of racing.

McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh agreed with Hamilton that the MP4-26 will achieve success at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

Hamilton Controversy Will Not Changes His Driving Style

Lewis Hamilton controversy inside and outside after the Monaco GP. Its actions are deemed to be praiseworthy, Hamilton had to apologize. Hamilton punished twice due to two different collision incident with Felipe Massa and Pastor Maldonado. The McLaren driver was subjected to drive through and the total race time plus 20 seconds.

Finished the race, the controversy re-created by the 2008 world champion when he attacked the Monaco GP Stewards that he considers unjust simply because he is a black racer.

Above all the tempest which he created last weekend, the Hamilton then feel sorry.

"Hi guys, I want to apologize for my appearance last weekend and remarked afterwards. I do not mean to offend anyone," wrote Hamilton in his Twitter account.

"Make a Mass and Maldonado, with the greatest respect, I beg forgiveness if I hurt you. You two are a very great racer which I respected," added Hamilton.

"For my lost fans  as well as new fans, I hope you get the love and happiness. God bless you. Let's look ahead, there was Montreal. Signed, Lewis," Hamilton finished.

For the incident, Hamilton was already had an apology. However, he did not want to change his style on the track.

"Honestly, I'll never stop doing the way I race. That's how I do it," Hamilton said, as quoted Crash.

"That's what makes me here, that's how I am. I do not do it to hurt anyone or hurt anyone. I did it because I love racing. I feel like I can do it better than others," continued the 26-year racer.

"I am here to race and win. If I should lose that passion, then it would be a blow for the race," he continued.

"If the time comes where I must resign, the race for fourth or fifth place and just get around, it does not make me interested and I probably will not last for that," said Hamilton.

"Ultimately, this is a motor sports and we should see the race. Not many drivers who do overtake at Monaco, and I try to do that. Unfortunately, the crash made me hit a few penalties," he finished.

Petrov Will Race On Canada

Renault driver, Vitaly Petrov feels his condition has gradually recovered after the accident at the Monaco GP last weekend. So confident he will be able to perform at the Canadian GP.

Petrov escaped serious injury when an accident involving Lewis Hamilton and James Alguresuari on the 69th. Russian racer car had hit guardrail and forcing the safety car came out.

Canadian Grand Prix will still be held two weeks away, precisely on June 12. That way, Petrov still has enough time to recover his health condition.

"I'm fine. My legs still feel sore, but should be fit to race in Canada," please Petrov on Renault's official website quoted by Sky Sports.

"I can not get out of the car because his legs are all oppressed. And I could not feel my feet. So I thought 'I seem to be in trouble', because it looks a broken leg or something. I was in the car, waiting for people to help me out of the car, "he continued.

"At the hospital they did a thorough examination and analysis and I seemed fine. I just need a little break and we'll see what happens,"said Petrov.

Complaining of back pain, Petrov was taken to hospital for scans where it was revealed that he had not suffered any serious injuries.

The Russian is confident that his ankle, which took a knock in the shunt, will be "fine" in time for next weekend's Canadian GP.

"Physically I'm feeling fine with no problems. I'm feeling better than I was after the race in Monaco," he said. "My ankle is fine and I don't see any problems for the race here in Canada."

As for his goals for next Sunday's grand prix, Petrov is eager to get back into the points, having failed to score in the last two races.

"Above all, we must get to the finish line and score some good points because we know we can do it. We are well aware that our car is very quick so we need to minimise our mistakes and the results will come."