Predictions for 2013 season

[Juzh]

I predict that by 2014's end,

- Vettel will not be a 3-time champion.
- Hamilton will have won at LEAST 2 more races than Rosberg
- Button will have won at LEAST 2 more races than Perez.
- Red Bull to regain qualifying dominance, thanks to being limiter-limited for less in qualifying.

Agree with all but all the last one, which in reality will be more of a setback, than advantage for them. They will be less limited in top speed, but will loose out on their ability to go with drs trough turns other cars couldnt (1st corner in silverstone?, 130r, generaly being able to open drs before other cars on exits of turns). Couple all that with the fact that drs will probably only be available on the straights, they will most likely run into rev limiter anyway.

[raymondu999]

I still think that Red Bull loses more by hitting the limiter, than they gain in early opening. It's debatable either way. That they had good race pace but poor qualifying pace in 2012 (they had to have a DDRS to even be competitive in qualifying) is, in my opinion, testament to that. Also, when in 2012 did you see the Red Bull open DRS in turns other cars couldn't?

[Juzh]

I still think that Red Bull loses more by hitting the limiter, than they gain in early opening. It's debatable either way. That they had good race pace but poor qualifying pace in 2012 (they had to have a DDRS to even be competitive in qualifying) is, in my opinion, testament to that. Also, when in 2012 did you see the Red Bull open DRS in turns other cars couldn't?

130r comes to mind. But why do you even think they'll hit rev limiter less often for smaller amount of time? Drs zones will be on the straights (more drs zones is predicted for 2013 than 2012) so why wouldn't they? please elaborate.

[raymondu999]

Because you only use DRS on 1 or 2 straights next year. They'll hit the limiter a lot less. And 130R is nothing new. It's flat with DRS, even in an HRT.

[beelsebob]

Because you only use DRS on 1 or 2 straights next year. They'll hit the limiter a lot less. And 130R is nothing new. It's flat with DRS, even in an HRT.

Yep, they straightened 130r out a bit a few years ago because of a big crash there (making it rather poorly named). It's now a non-corner.

[jdlive]

Predictions: 2 extra Vettel WDC's + a lot of extra frustrated Alonso/Hamilton media messages.

[JimClarkFan]

Predictions: 2 extra Vettel WDC's + a lot of extra frustrated Alonso/Hamilton media messages.

I hope not, don't think I can bear to watch Vettel pick up more titles.

[raymondu999]

To be fair - this thread is about what you think will happen. Not every forecast says sunshine - some will forecast things you don't like.

[JimClarkFan]

To be fair - this thread is about what you think will happen. Not every forecast says sunshine - some will forecast things you don't like.

Thanks mom, I must have forgot that when I created the thread.

[turbof1]

Now that sounded kinky

[jdlive]

To be fair - this thread is about what you think will happen. Not every forecast says sunshine - some will forecast things you don't like.

Thanks mom, I must have forgot that when I created the thread.

It's going to be interesting though. What IF what I said comes to fruition? Alonso and Hamilton are going to go completely bonkers. There's already been a lot frustration in the past 2-3 years, I can't wait for it to explode even more into a complete and utter melodrama. Days of our lives-style

[JimClarkFan]

To be fair - this thread is about what you think will happen. Not every forecast says sunshine - some will forecast things you don't like.

Thanks mom, I must have forgot that when I created the thread.

It's going to be interesting though. What IF what I said comes to fruition? Alonso and Hamilton are going to go completely bonkers. There's already been a lot frustration in the past 2-3 years, I can't wait for it to explode even more into a complete and utter melodrama. Days of our lives-style

Again I will say I really hope your prediction doesn't come true - I like a bit of variety in my F1.

I think there is every chance that this year will be like last years season. I just wish Hamilton was at Mclaren to see what happens, for I can't see him being a contender with Mercedes this year... I hope he proves me wrong.

[Juzh]

Because you only use DRS on 1 or 2 straights next year. They'll hit the limiter a lot less. And 130R is nothing new. It's flat with DRS, even in an HRT.

Upon further investigation I found out alonso was also flat with drs, but where did you get information about hrt is beyond me.

[raymondu999]

Video evidence in quali?

[CHT]

In view of the technical regulation stability, I am expecting the pecking order to remain the same for 2013, with Ferrari and RBR leading the constructors, and Vettel/Alonso fighting for the WDC. I think Alonso will have harder time this year due to the resurgent and determination of Massa as 2013 could possibly be his last season or chance to give the WDC a shot. And this could really play into the hands of Vettel for the WDC.