Ferrari really have to get their act together fast, because having Mercedes, McLaren and Red Bull in front and Williams, Force India and Toro Rosso on par, means being in the middle pack every start of the races. And next time, they won't be so lucky.
MTV Sport’s F1 expert Toni Vilander [24 Hours of Le Mans winner and a close friend of Kimi's] explains the setup problems Ferrari is having with Kimi Raikkonen.
The car’s tendency to push has been causing problems for Raikkonen.
“They’re looking for better settings for the front end. They’re trying to improve the turning of the car and the issues with the locking up of the inside wheel. Kimi is having problems with braking and the fact that the car pushes quite heavily. The front end is weak and Kimi’s isn’t able to get a proper feel of it.”
Teammate Fernando Alonso’s setup is completely different.
“Kimi’s use of the steering wheel and the timing of the braking and the gear change are different. Kimi changes gear fairly late and he keeps a slight pressure on the brake all the way to the middle of a curve. This requires a responsive steering and an inside wheel that doesn’t lock up.”
“Fernando turns fast and rough. For him it’s ok that the car pushes and you’ll be able to force the car inside a curve”, Vilander compares the different driving styles.
PR Kimi Raikkonen to Antonio Spagnolo: At the moment we have an issue with the radio, because I cannot hear you. Antonio Spagnolo to Kimi Raikkonen: OK, we look into that.
This was before the race? So maybe radio problems for Kimi (to all the other problems)???
There is only one more contact (reported): Lap 12: Kimi Raikkonen to Antonio Spagnolo: I need a little bit more front wing, I have front graining. Antonio Spagnolo to Kimi Raikkonen: We will remove the lip from the rear and the equivalent will be half a degree.
as I understand Ricciardo had a calculated correction of the fuel flow based on a fuel sensor that was not approved by FIA while Vettel had the right calculations and corrections. Now they are trying to win this fight by appealing against FIA decision. Theory is - that way to calculate was giving an advantage, but they decided to use Ricciardo as a guinea pig rather than Vettel, so if they are punished Vettel wouldn't be. They didn't count on DNF of course. Just simple idea - if we are punished, Vettel won't be and if we appeal successfully Vettel will have the same calculated correction as Ricciardo for the next race.
Not a N2
please read it as 'tongue in cheek' theory
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one must still have chaos in oneself to be able to give birth to a dancing star - it's a satanic drug thing you wouldn't understand...
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I will miss this sound 
great theory D!!!!!!
Work on it! 
