Vettel Cautious on Tire During Race in Spa

Sebastian Vettel on Sunday (28/08/2011), revealed that he had been worried ahead of the start. Because the mainstay of the team Red Bull Racing (RBR) is using tires that have been peeled off at start.

As a result, a new take four laps, he had to pit to replace a new tire. He realized the risks when starting to rely on soft compound tires, though eventually the team and he can cope with it for 44 laps.

"We have a lot of concern on his way to racing, especially damage to the surface of the tire during qualifying and we take enough risks," said Vettel. We have reason to feel confident we should be fine. If not, no one in the paddock to give you a guarantee.

Vettel claimed to feel comfortable and without too much struggle in the win. "I was able to compete with people (in front), including Alonso is ahead after the entry of the safety car and I can make it and then make the distance," said Vettel.

He acknowledged that the RB7 work is outstanding and compared to previous years, these highly competitive times. "I am very pleased with the race and results. Only after this race needed more management than usual," he pleaded.

Surgery Success on Kubica Recovery

After surgery to restore the right-hand elbow success, Renault F1 driver, Robert Kubica, is now undergoing rehabilitation period. Renault team explained, Kubica still must undergo a final operation to restore full motion in his right elbow on Sunday (28/08/2011).

Kubica suffered a life-threatening accident on the Rally rally round in Andorra, February 6. After going through a series of operations, Kubica is now living in trouble with his right elbow.

"Kubica had to leave the operating room. Luckily I was able to confirm a successful operation. Elbow joints have been repaired and functioning properly," said Daniele Morelli, manager of Kubica.

Morelli said Kubica needs to undergo one more surgery to restore his elbow in total. The fate of 26-year-old rider will become more apparent after mid-October.

"No need to think about things too far this time. The important Kubica recovered again and have the ability to follow the race anymore," Morelli said.

I Only Remember The Barrier - Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton's aggressive driving style in F1 Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps circuit must be paid. As defending champion, McLaren driver failed to maintain it due to great brushed with Sauber driver, Kamui Kobayashi, when going into lap 13.

When he managed to overtake the Japanese driver from the right side and going into Les Combes corner, Hamilton put his car left overnight because they have turned right. The movement was very commonplace.

Only, as the leading rider, he should know how much the car shifting to the left. He must also know the distance when overtaking in the mouth corners. Not necessarily when the front wheel is ahead of the opponent means that disalip will loosen speed.

Although Hamilton left the movement arguably is not wrong, but he underestimated the time made ​​a motion to the left of the car which is still next to Kobayashi. The collision was inevitable and Hamilton off the track, beat hard and still keep the road divider. The car only stopped when the "smell" the wall.

"I'm not really sure (what happened), honestly," she told the BBC. "I just remember hitting the wall hard."

Hamilton deeply regrets this incident to the team. "In fact, we are in a good position. As far as I'm concerned with anyone before. I get hit by them and the races that I experienced. That's racing," said former world champion in 2008.

He added that he thought it would be difficult to compete to win when he joined the two Red Bull and Alonso in front of him. "I think we were struggling. Whatever the reason, in a straight line is really slow, slow, and slow," he complained.

Vettel Won in Spa, Hamilton Crashed

Red Bull F1 Racing showed its superiority in Belgium on Sunday (28/08/2011). At Spa-Francorchamps circuit is 7.004 km, the second Red Bull car managed to finish 1-2. However, the hero of the RBR team is Sebastian Vettel, who chalked his seventh victory of the season.

German rider is very easy to win F1-12 series that took 44 laps. He was supported by the RB7 are so strong that can easily overtake his opponent. Get an extra 25 points solidify its leading position with a total of 259 points.

Second place was taken by a teammate, Mark Webber. Although a bit ugly at start, he can perform the task well. In fact, Alonso is only second to overtake on lap 37 and made his stay in second place in the top ranking while.

In addition to Vettel, Jenson Button has also appeared extraordinarily brilliant. Had bounced in the middle row, the British rider was able to overtake on the podium with Alonso third on lap 42. The success of this Button while saving McLaren of the aggressive way race by Hamilton.

Hamilton crash

Coming from start to warm up lap, the sky was somewhat cloudy. However, the track dried and all rider using dry tires (slick), especially the soft compound, in order to maneuver around the corner. At the start, Nico Rosberg managed to bulldoze Vettel after the first corner. Alonso also made a good start could be nudged into fifth position. On the second lap, he managed to shift the Hamilton finished fourth and stuck behind his team mate.

Regrettably, Bruno Senna, who for the first time with Renault, brushed with Alguesuari at the first corner. He had to pit to change tires, and car repair made its position back to the 21.

Vettel was surrounded by the Ferrari duo. On lap 3 he managed to take over the leadership position of Rosberg. Meanwhile, Massa who several times tried to overtake Rosberg in turn continue to fail. Finally, the fact that Alonso can overtake teammate on lap 5 and followed by a poke Hamilton Massa.

On lap 4, Webber and Button in unison to the pits to change tires. Two laps later, Vettel's turn to enter the car into the pit. When he returned to the track, its position back to the 8th position.

Alonso in the race the 12th series to show superiority. With courage, he can bulldoze Rosberg on lap 7. One lap later, Hamilton's turn rely DRS easily passes Rosberg.

Alonso once again showed his prowess. After the pit and into the orbit, its position back to the 9th position. On lap 10, he can be ahead of Webber, who previously had to struggle through Luizzi (Force India).

Vettel is another thing. Supported RB7 a very fast car, she regained its lead position on lap 11 to get rid of Rosberg who have not entered the pit. If seen from the results of the first 11 laps until the end of this and run smoothly, it is not impossible Vettel will win the race.

Apes hit Hamilton on lap 13. When it managed to overtake Kobayashi and will go to the right corner at Les Combes, he attempted to shift the car to the left. Meanwhile, the next rider in Japan so that collisions are inevitable. Although Hamilton can control the car, he beat up a billboard and stop at the wall.

Car Safety Car (SC) entered. Vettel took the opportunity to the pits to change tires, and pull out the third position. Button and three other riders also replace the board under the tire. Alonso was, who was in second place, immediately led the race. However, his position did not last long, and Vettel, the restart on lap-17, able to pass his teammate to get it back.

This risk must be accepted from non-Alonso entered the pits changing tires when the SC entry. With these results, it seems Vettel can still win the race series to-12, insofar as not having anything.

Although Hamilton ran aground, McLaren still has a Button that appear quite calm. From the ninth position, he continued to move up to sixth until lap 24 and ready to respond to Massa. His ambition get in one lap later, and now turn to Rosberg who will overtake. It worked on lap 26 that make it now in fourth position.

On lap 30, Alonso did pitstop (PS) last (2) and make the fourth position backwards. He should be able to shorten the distance with Webber and Button are still once again into the pit. Vettel had been doing PS last (third) on lap 31, then on lap 32 had regained its leading position.

The results of the race 44 laps

1. Vettel Red Bull-Renault 1h26.44.893

2. Webber Red Bull-Renault + 3741

3. Button McLaren-Mercedes + 9669

4. Alonso Ferrari + 13 022

5. Schumacher Mercedes + 47 464

6. Rosberg Mercedes + 48 674

7. Sutil Force India-Mercedes + 59 713

8. Massa Ferrari + 1m06.076

9. Petrov Renault + 1m11.917

10. Maldonado Williams-Cosworth + 1m17.615

11. In Resta Force India-Mercedes + 1m23.994

12. Kobayashi Sauber-Ferrari + 1m31.976

13. Senna Renault + 1m32.985

14. Trulli Lotus-Renault + 1 lap

15. Kovalainen Lotus-Renault + 1 lap

16. Barrichello Williams-Cosworth +1 lap

17. D'Ambrosio Virgin-Cosworth +1 lap

18. Glock Virgin-Cosworth +1 lap

19. Liuzzi HRT-Cosworth +1 lap

Fastest lap: Massa, 1:23.415

Rider does not finish

Perez Sauber-Ferrari 27

Ricciardo HRT-Cosworth 13

Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 12

Buemi Toro Rosso-Ferrari 6

Alguersuari Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1

Webber Extend with Redbull

Mark Webber signed a contract extension with Red Bull until 2012. Australian rider had joined the team Red Bull since 2007, and won six series and took 25 podium for Red Bull team.

"I want to continue to race in Formula One, so it does not need too much thinking to settle in the Red bull team until next year. My motivation to reach the highest achievement for myself and for the Red Bull team is very high," said Webber, Saturday (27 / 8) in Spa, Belgium.

According to Webber, during the five years he and his Red Bull team has proved can design and build a competitive car and be able to become champion. Webber promised to spur him and his car to the limits in every series in 2012.

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner, said he and his Red Bull team did not hesitate to extend the contract Webber. "When negotiations for 2012, Red Bull and Webber were to continue the relationship. This means that approval for an extension until next year went smoothly," said Horner.

Pair Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel is very strong. They were pushing each other. Currently Vettel topped the standings, while Webber was in second with 85 points difference

Vettel Pole in Spa - Belgium GP

Sebastian Vettel managed to put itself at the forefront in Belgian GP Sunday (28 / 6). Red Bull Racing, in the qualifying session at Spa Francorchamps circuit record the best time of 1 minute 48,298 seconds.

Vettel's best time record achieved in injury time. Standings leader Lewis Hamilton competing together until the first sector which is still the fastest. But Vettel can finish with a perfect final round.

With the composition of start-Hamilton in front of Vettel, F1-12 series will take place exciting. Moreover, looming behind him Mark Webber (Red Bull) who was accompanied by Felipe Massa who is quite aggressive in the start.

interestingly, this qualification takes place with bad weather. The rain has made a lot of riders crashed. Hopefully, when the race tomorrow, not rain.

Qualifying 1 (Q1): Schumacher ACCIDENT

Apart from the rain interrupted during the official practice, qualifying these riders to be extra careful. Because the new track surface complained a bit slippery.

The first victim in this qualification are Michael Schumacher during qualifying has been running for one minute. Mercedes racer was experiencing terrible accident at the corner Rivage. Cars raced in his right hand hit the wall hard and yellow flag was hoisted to get rid of his car.

In qualifying I was Webber skyrocketed fastest with a time of 2:06,872 in minute 7. Alonso tried to break it, it was still less rapidly and produce 2:07,762 seconds. Aware of the threat received, Webber was able to sharpen his record to 2:04,481.

Unexpectedly, Hamilton kicked off with a 2:04,240 seconds. These results, besides making it the fastest McLaren driver, a little to make the board rider must work hard in order to achieve 107%.

On 15 minutes the rain had stopped and Button fantastic time racing with 2:01,813. However, three minutes later, drizzling rain again soaked the track. These conditions make the time Schumacher could not reach 107% and start from the position of the 24 th, followed by Ricciardo, Liuzzi and D'Ambrosio. Their failure due to an accident.

Q2: Rain and a lot of woe

Track conditions began to deteriorate with puddles in some places. Two Ferrari, Alonso and Massa quickly signed the track to get the time. But, again, Button back opening so the first fastest with 2:07.232, taped meetings with the Webber 2:07.569.

Poor track conditions made a lot of riders can not control the car. As experienced Sutil too wide in the Eau Rouge corner and the car melepet. Maldonado (Williams) also slid into the outside lane to the Bus Stop chicane.

Webber returned to be the fastest after the carve 2:06.644, followed by Vettel, Button and Hamilton. Was halted for a moment and qualifying continues with rainy conditions.

Coming to the last minute, Alonso makes surprise can transcend time with Red Bull 2:06.119. Unfortunately, his attempt to dilibas Hamilton with a time of 2:02.823 best in the 14th minute.

Q3: Use slick tires

This last session, the riders chose to use slick tires. Ferrari driven by Alonso wearing slick soft compound. An extraordinary courage as a leading rider. The result, he pocketed the fantastic time of 1:54.550.

Hamilton also made a slick, as well as Massa, but he lost control. Although the Brazilian rider can control his car.

Webber seemed eager to occupy pole position. His ambition was pursued with the shot very quickly with a time of 1:50.875, 1:51.239 Vettel who transcend time. Even in the 8th minute, he again finished sharpen 1:49.376, but it can be dilibas teammate Vettel 1:49.190.

Qualifying Results

Q3

1. Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault 1m48.298s

2. Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1m48.730s + 0432

3. Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 1m49.376s + 1078

4. Felipe Massa Ferrari 1m50.256s + 1958

5. Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1m50.552s + 2254

6. Jaime Alguersuari Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1m50.773s + 2475

7. Bruno Senna 2823 + Renault 1m51.121s

8. Fernando Alonso 2953 Ferrari 1m51.251s +

9. Sergio Perez-Sauber Ferrari 1m51.374s + 3076

10. Vitaly Petrov Renault 1m52.303s + 4005

Q2 cut-off time: 2m04.625s Gap **

11. Sebastien Buemi Toro Rosso-Ferrari 2m04.692s + 1924

12. Kamui Kobayashi Sauber-Ferrari 2m04.757s + 1989

13. Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes 2m05.150s + 2382

14. Rubens Barrichello Williams-Cosworth 4581 + 2m07.349s

15. Adrian Sutil Force India-Mercedes 2m07.777s + 5009

16. Pastor Maldonado Williams-Cosworth 5338 + 2m08.106s

17. Heikki Kovalainen Lotus-Renault 2m08.354s + 5586

Q1 cut-off time: 2m07.194s Gap *

18. Paul in Resta Force India-Mercedes 2m07.758s + 5945

19. Lotus-Renault's Jarno Trulli 5960 + 2m07.773s

20. Timo Glock Virgin-Cosworth 7753 + 2m09.566s

21. Jerome D'Ambrosio Virgin-Cosworth 9788 + 2m11.601s

22. Tonio Liuzzi HRT-Cosworth 9803 + 2m11.616s

23. Daniel Ricciardo HRT-Cosworth 11 264 + 2m13.077s

24. Michael Schumacher Mercedes no time

Renault Confirm Bruno Senna to Replace Heidfeld

Renault F1 Team will no longer show Nick Heidfeld F1 event in Belgium. German rider's position will be replaced by a nephew of the late Ayrton Senna, Bruno Senna. Only, this information is not conveyed directly by Renault, but Eddie Jordan, former owner of Jordan F1 team.

Bruno's name was mentioned replacement candidate Robert Kubica who crashed the rally, earlier this year. However, it is shifted by Nick Heidfeld as the team prefers an experienced rider with a view to the development of R31.

When at the beginning of the race, Renault's achievement is quite surprising. Imagine, in the series opener in Australia, both driver, Vitaly Petrov (Russia), finished in third position. This achievement continues in the second series in Malaysia presented by Heidfeld, who also finished in third position. However, after that until now, such as Renault's performance and sink back into the mid-line.

Meanwhile, Bruno is absent racing this year, drawn Renault as test driver. The experience gained from last year's racing with the team HRT. At the Hungarian GP last, he was given the opportunity gush Renault in free practice session.

Gerard Lopez, majority owner of the Renault team, admitted that Heidfeld's performance not so good lately. "I'm glad when the season is still early days. However, as a whole has not been satisfied," said Lopez. "We use it (Heidfeld), he continued, because he has more experience than Vitaly. In fact, his appearance is not consistent," he added.