Looks like there is no more rain coming but it'll be dark soon. This is going to be interesting...

I hope Lotus can time the next tire change as well as they did the last one.

elsation

Australia661 Posts

March 25 2012 09:39 GMT

#222

Button losing his front wing was clumsy

Aristodemus

England2014 Posts

March 25 2012 09:46 GMT

#223

McLarens both struggling now for some reason, Button lit up his tyres in his first couple laps out of frustration and is paying for it. Perez is doing a quality job so far, well done to him. I predict Hamilton chasing down Alonso later on.

lilwisper

United States2515 Posts

March 25 2012 09:55 GMT

#224

As much as I want Hamilton to win, Alonso is building a strong lead and I don't see Hamilton catching him unless something happens pit wise. There are reports of more rain coming so maybe something will happen there too.

Edit: Bravo @ Button's driving. 5+ fastest lap in the last 10 or so.

Aristodemus

England2014 Posts

March 25 2012 10:12 GMT

#225

WTF!!! Perez on a charge now......

Asshat

593 Posts

March 25 2012 10:15 GMT

#226

Looking at the Ferrari performance (on dry) so far makes me wonder if this is the worst Ferrari car since 95 or so.

In hindsight didn't need to go so far back as the 2009 season was also pretty horrible.

lilwisper

United States2515 Posts

March 25 2012 10:15 GMT

#227

He's on a charge but this rain drama is gonna mess with it. I don't see anyone changing to the drys so its a matter of how long can they nurse the intermediates, and Perez charging like this will eat his tires. Alonso seems to be losing a lot however, so I don't know what will happen on that end.

Edit: And now Ricciardo from Toro Rosso is sacrificing himself for the swarm and running on slicks....... this is such a good race to watch!!

mememolly

4765 Posts

March 25 2012 10:25 GMT

#228

how the fuck is alonso leading? gogo perez

lilwisper

United States2515 Posts

March 25 2012 10:28 GMT

#229

Probably the pit time to change to slicks did that.

TelV

Germany121 Posts

March 25 2012 10:28 GMT

#230

Something is wrong with Mercedes' Ingeneurs. Pretty much unlimited budget and they still can't build a proper car

lilwisper

United States2515 Posts

March 25 2012 10:30 GMT

#231

I feel you on that TelV

zere

Germany1287 Posts

March 25 2012 10:34 GMT

#232

At this point remember that Checo is on hard, Fernando on soft tyres ...

lilwisper

United States2515 Posts

March 25 2012 10:39 GMT

#233

Honestly it's fun seeing someone other than a RBR/McLaren battle for first so early in the season.

Sazchu

Iceland489 Posts

March 25 2012 10:49 GMT

#234

Unlucky Maldonado going out the second race in a row with very little left, sucks that Perez went off the track there or else he'd probably be at the top of the podium, but still great to see him in second.

lilwisper

United States2515 Posts

March 25 2012 10:49 GMT

#235

Good job @ Sauber!!!! That was a great race from Perez.

elsation

Australia661 Posts

March 25 2012 10:50 GMT

#236

great race, Alonso still has his incredible knack for winning. But Perez was fantastic, really disappointed he couldn't win it.

And Massa, perhaps its time to step aside, let someone better have a go, I think Luca Badoer is available

sunnata

Russian Federation228 Posts

March 25 2012 10:50 GMT

#237

OMG, Perez MVP fo sho'! :D Sauber so good with the tyres
Alonso great race also, on this car it's a miracle almost..

Thanks Malaysia, GREAT RACE!

Morpheus.EU

Netherlands26 Posts

March 25 2012 10:52 GMT

#238

Massa to get fired this week. There are no excuses other than him being a lot worse of a driver than Fernando.

Aristodemus

England2014 Posts

March 25 2012 10:52 GMT

#239

That should have been Saubers first win but I cant be critical of Perez after today, he was the fastest guy out there.How did that happen? Both McLarens seemed slow which is almost as confusing. Grats to Alonso, he drove brilliantly also.