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Turkish GP: Vettel v Webber qualifying analysis

2011 Turkish GP

Sebastian Vettel has qualified on pole for the last five grands prix; that includes Abu Dhabi last year and all races so far in 2011. Meanwhile, so far this year, Webber has only managed to force a Red Bull Racing front row lockout once, at last weekend’s Turkish Grand Prix.

So how does Vettel do it? What does Mark need to do to edge out his younger and apparently faster teammate?

In this fascinating clip from BBC, Martin Brundle talks us through the final qualifying laps of the two men and explains where the time was won and lost.

[Thanks to the Tims for the tips]

8 replies on “Turkish GP: Vettel v Webber qualifying analysis”

Interesting. I’m sure it is not saying anything either of them don’t know already from data logging, except for the head position. I’m interested in that. Theory suggests all advantages are having your head on the inside, better sight of the apex, better weight distribution (dont laugh, a head and helmet weigh a bit). I’m not sure what the mysterious advantage alluded to is of having the head on the outside ?

Something else I’ve read suggests seb had the drs wing open at the 3rd part of turn 8. That’s about the car. But also very big balls. Seb has the 2% football coachers always go on about. Even after a 7g crash. He’s going to be hard to beat this year. Anywhere!!

Very interestiing analysis. However, it is also important to note that in all 4 GPs so far, Webber has had 3 fastest laps and in Australia his fastest lap (3rd fastest) was faster than Vettel’s (4th). So, in race trim there, Webber’s racing lines proves to be no impediment to his potential speed. Food for thought is that Webber is 5-8kg heavier than Vettel. Apparently, the dynamics of the Pirelli rubber compounds are not quite to the liking of Webber whose Bridgestone qualifying in the previous 2 years was sensational. There is no doubt at Vettel has found a purple patch like all sportsmen but Webber’s 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd bodes well for a Victory in Spain in two weeks.

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