By Ian Lockwood
October 22 2010

Here is what Webber & Vettel had to say after the opening 2 sessions on the new Korean F1 Circuit.

Car 6 MARK WEBBER   1^st Practice P7, 2^nd Practice P1 

“The track changed a lot today, obviously it’s a new venue and it was slippery in P1. It started to get more sensible as the day went on, but it’s the same for everyone and we just have to keep chipping away, doing what we can with our programme and working with the car. It was a positive day and the car ran well; there was a lot of information to gather and we’ve done that pretty successfully. We’re optimistic with today’s performance and now we’re focusing on getting ready for tomorrow. It’s enjoyable to drive here – there are a couple of unique sections and it’s always a challenge for a driver to get into a new venue. The pit entry and exit is a little bit marginal to get on and off the track but, apart from that, they’ve done a remarkable job and I’m clutching at straws to criticise anything.”

Car 5 SEBASTIAN VETTEL  1^st Practice P4, 2^nd Practice P7

“I think we got a crash course in sliding around and drifting today – it was good fun. The track time was more valuable this afternoon, but I had a puncture early on in P2, which affected our running. As a result we had to go on to the option early and the tyres weren’t too grateful for that. But, all in all, it wasn’t too bad. I think the pit entry is quite on the edge here because it’s blind and someone going into the pits will be going slower than someone who’s staying out. If you’re trying to pass and they decide to pit, it could be quite difficult. I think qualifying should be good as the pace is there. Mark had a calm afternoon and looked competitive, the first sector is not in our hands, but we can fight back in the second and third sectors.”  

Korea Free Practice: Red Bull Racing Driver Views

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Racing Bulls
22/10/2010 10:45

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boci
22/10/2010 10:52

both look confident and the car looks competative..looks like an interesting track and its good to see the drivers are enjoying it.well done to the korean's for pulling this one out of the fire.

is Korea part of Europe as well?

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Jock 2009
22/10/2010 10:53

Silly Question boci. Of course Korea is part of Europe. Sheesh!!!



...on Earth, as it is in Queensland

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f1man
22/10/2010 11:30

do not think so

lous is correct

its like the european australian (by birth)

they are technically aussie but some just truely belive they are greek, italian, turkish, etc

so yeah technically not but culturally yes

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boci
22/10/2010 12:55

Quote:

QUESTIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Q: (Marc Surer - Sky TV Germany) Christian, today Mark Webber was doing some laps lifting his front wheels. It looked horrible but it was quite fast. It looked like he was driving without rear anti-roll bar. Was I right with my impression?
CH: You weren’t far wrong. Basically there was an issue with Mark’s car and it was rectified during the session. But even on three wheels he was posting very competitive lap times. There was nothing major but your assumption is not too far off.

any chance that it couldve been a plan?

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f1man
22/10/2010 13:30

yess confirmed

the three wheeled strat is what it was

stiffer car awesome in korea

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