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Who will be the first two times Grand Prix race winner in 2012?

Posted on June 1, 2012

It’s been an extraordinary season of F1 racing, with six different winners in six races.

There’s every chance that we could get a seventh in Montreal, as Lewis Hamilton’s McLaren, Michael Schumacher’s Mercedes and the Lotus cars should all be competitive there.

But who will be the first driver to win a second race this season?

Give us your guess in the comments section below. When a driver achieves a second win, we will go back and pick one of the correct answers at random and award a nice F1 prize.

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Who will be the first two times Grand Prix race winner in 2012?

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1. Posted By: Seán Craddock
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:17 pm
I’m going to guess that Hamilton will be the first double winner, he’ll b the 7th DIFFERENT winner in 7 races and also win in Silverstone
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Jorge Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Check your stats, Hamilton has yet to win a race, but he has 2 poles to his name, look at:
http://grandprixrankings.com/racing-driver/lewis-hamilton/
I think it is time for Schumi to win Canada that will make it 7 different winners in 7 races. and then the season will just explode!
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Seán Craddock Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 5:54 pm
what do you mean check my stats? I gave no stats in this post? Unless you count the 7 different winner bit as a stat, which I could check 100 times and still be sure that it would be true if he wins in Canada
What are your correcting me on???
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MattNZ Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 6:55 am
I think he is suggesting that if you check Hamilton’s stats from last year, that those two tracks you mention are not Hamilton’strengths…whereas Schumacher in Canada is a strong possibility.
Alanis Morisette Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 8:27 pm
The OP stated Hamilton will win Canada, thus giving him one win. If he then wins Silverstone, with a Lotus or someone who hasn’t already one a race, he will have two wins and be the only one to have done that. The first reply was from someone who didn’t understand that simple scenario, and your reply is equally confused
Wayne Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Yup, I’d go with Hamilton as well. Once he starts I dont think he’ll be stopped too easily.
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Wayne Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 1:32 pm
I’ll also say what I have said before here and been shot down in flames for. This season has no story. An F1 season needs a narrative, a beginning, middle and an end with a rivalry thrown in for the main protagonists to overcome. This season has none of that, it appears to be a lottery, it doesn’t matter if that is really the case, it seems to be. There is no way that the tyres are not the main factor in this lottery, they do not allow the best drivers to shine, rather they limit them.
Now that even the drivers and F1 insiders are saying the same thing will this post be any better received or will it be shot down again?
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Richard D Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 5:12 pm
So could not the ‘story’ of this year be that it’s a tyre lottery?
Ivan Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 7:38 pm
+1
I couldn’t agree more. So they must shoot us both
By the way, I went down thinking that avenue after the forth race. The tyres made a mock of this season. Only Pirelly still fails to see it..
Paul Kirk Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 10:25 pm
Don’t forget, Wayne, that as Alonso said, all the cars are getting close in terms of performance due to the rules being constantly changed, or every new developement being banned! And of course the drivers can’t be race drivers any more, since theyve got to conserve fuel/tyres/engines etc. I agree the tyres are definately creating what I consider an undesirable effect on the cars/teams/drivers/results, but banning of the F duct/ddd/blown difuser/engine mapping/exhaust position/flexable wings/flexable floors/etc.,etc., are also having an effect. It must be very frustrating to be a F1 car designer/team/driver at this time because everythig is so limited that they can/can’t do. And the drivers are being given all sorts of penalties, sent to the back/demoted ten/five places/drive throughs/stop and gos/being penalised for something that happened last week/etc.
Maybe it’s time to start again with a blank sheet and a much thinner rule book!
The new engines for 2014 will probably stir things up a bit, but by then of course, Merc’s air bleed system and McLaren’s adjustable brake vents will be banned and they’ll have a more stringent rules for exhaust exits and drs, not to mention roll cages.
Oh well I suppose it gives us something to moan about!
PK.
Wayne Reply:
June 3rd, 2012 at 11:42 am
Nice response Paul Kirk, the blank sheet of paper theory sounds rather nice but then I recall that I have always complained that there are too many rule changes in the past! It must be a very hard job to be the FIA, constantly doing battle against teams that knowingly push beyond the spirit of the rules at every opportunity while balancing the sporting interests against the commercial ones (and the commercial ones win out far too often in my opinion – we see it in the way penalties are awarded and technical directives are passed out etc).
Wayne Reply:
June 3rd, 2012 at 11:45 am
Richard D, no the ‘lottery’ is not a valid story, it has no strcuture. Who on earth would read a novel or watch a film without a rivalry of some sort, for example. The plot of this season is far to ‘busy’ and has no focus. There is no-one to hate, no one to feel sorry for, no momentum to get behind, no gradual building of suspense. It’s a massive car crash of a story (pardon the punn).
Sumanth Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 6:33 am
Unfortunately for him, he does start but the guys in the pit ensure that they botch up the job. Hamilton wont win unless Mclaren get their act together.
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scott printup Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 11:17 pm
First 2 time winner: Rosberg
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Andrew C. Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 6:08 pm
hi;
my choice as well….
I had Nico selected as the race winner for Monaco and he made it a tidy 2nd place finish. There is something about his driving and the car this year that looks very steady and competitive.
regards,
Andrew C.
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Rob T Reply:
June 3rd, 2012 at 8:00 am
Agreed
The MERCS will be fast in Canada so I think it will happen there for Nico, the Lotus cars may spoil that party though
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Kay Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 4:44 am
Jorge, the OP did say:
“he’ll b the 7th DIFFERENT winner in 7 races and also win in Silverstone”
Thus double from next race and Silverstone onwards.
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Jorge Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 7:43 pm
Right on, it is a valid answer then.
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Sergio Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Giving what button did last year im going to gamble and put button as my choice. However nico seems on good terms witht he car now and mercedes should be strong in canada, but hamilton just has so much raw speed so he is definitely a contender.
This year is so unpredictable that alonso, raikkonen, or vettel could also win it. 7th winner in my opinion will be raikkonen
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2. Posted By: Stephen Rose
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:18 pm
It’s got to be Hamilton. A win is well overdue. He’s driving well, just needs a bit of luck. I’m sure that Mclaren will sort out the pit stop blunders, it’s more their strategy calls that worry me. Fingers crossed it all comes together this time.
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3. Posted By: Jonathan De Andrade
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:20 pm
Lewis Hamilton
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4. Posted By: Axel
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:21 pm
Nico Rosberg, already at the next race in Montreal!
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kowalsky is back Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 4:55 pm
are the hamilton fans out of their minds?!!! He must win two in a row, and that’s very unlikely in a team that needs to find improvement in various areas where it is lacking behind.
I agree with axel. rosberg will win in canada, eventhough i consider hamilton a better pilot than the german. But let’s not forget every driver needs a team to be able to win, and today mercedes is better than mclaren.
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James Clayton Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 5:17 am
I think Hamilton voters (and I don’t believe that are *all* fans) are aware that he’ll need to win 2 races. They obviously believe he can do that.
And it doesn’t have to be 2 in a row. I’ll let you work that one out for yourself…
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Marc Reply:
June 4th, 2012 at 6:10 pm
If not two in the row than that would take us to eight different winners in the first eight races. Seems unlikely but not impossible. Marc
Tornillo Amarillo Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 5:35 pm
ROSBERG, it’s a Rosberg momentum.
Besides that, I don’t want to acknowledge Alonso has more chances to win again…
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Carlos Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 6:40 pm
I agree. The Mercedes should be good next race, and I expect Schumacher’s bad luck to continue.
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Francisco Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 10:15 pm
the odds are with nico in canada
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5. Posted By: Marco Pizzuti
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:21 pm
ALONSO !!!!
Forza Ferrari !!
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Stuart Harrison Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 1:46 pm
+1 Got to be Alonso. If he can win when he’s driving a dustcart, he can win with the car Ferrari are ever-improving.
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Paul Kirk Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 10:35 pm
It’s funny that everyone’s rubbishing the Farrari this season, but what’s wrong with it? The car and team must be doing something right otherwise they wouldn’t be leading the championship!
PK.
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Warren Groenewald Reply:
June 3rd, 2012 at 4:59 pm
“They” dont lead the championship – Alonso does. Before the improvements Massa was nowhere and if they had two drivers of his caliber Ferrari would be fighting Caterham for 10th.
It’s very clear that while the car was competitive on a full fuel load before, it was also very difficult to drive, the reason Massa has struggled so much.
Onko Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 4:10 pm
Spot on,Alonso will be hard to beat,history
shows Canada being a hapy ground for Ferrari.
However do not be suprise a seventh winner
emerge in the form of F.Massa I think he will
come trumps.
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Spinodontosaurus Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 7:32 pm
I too, think Fernando Alonso.
Massa was strong in Canada last year, if the Ferrari is strong there this year than who knows!
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Xman Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 8:09 pm
Fernando!!!!’
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6. Posted By: Gary Argent
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:21 pm
Jenson Button!
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fullthrottle Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 1:56 pm
Jenson Button.
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Doug Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 2:37 pm
+1
He’s got a point to prove that he’s not lost it.
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Kay Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 4:46 am
A point only, no more. So that’s a 10th place on the finish line.
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Richard D Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 2:42 pm
I wish, but don’t expect!
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7. Posted By: Edward Clarke
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:21 pm
Nico Rosberg
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8. Posted By: JC
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:23 pm
Alonso.
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9. Posted By: Bob Smith
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:26 pm
Lewis Hamilton
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10. Posted By: hero_was_senna
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:26 pm
My heart says Alonso, but I don’t think Ferrari will be right at the front till around the British GP.
I can see Lewis or Lotus winning in Canada.
So I’m going to go for Mark Webber in Valencia.
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11. Posted By: anil
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:27 pm
I’m gonna say Rosberg (most likely winning in Canada).
It hurts to say that though, being a massive Michael fan, however i just know something will go wrong next weekend again!
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12. Posted By: Alex Corps
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:27 pm
I think it will be Jenson Button in Montreal!
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13. Posted By: Frank Oosterhuis
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:29 pm
Fernando Alonso.
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14. Posted By: Matthew Frost
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:32 pm
Lewis Hamilton
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15. Posted By: Nicky Santoro
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:32 pm
Alonso perhaps…
Let’s see. I am enjoying the so called lottery. Seeing Alonso up there is, as you say, a hint that a lottery it is not… at least not so much as some point to.
Congratulations for the fabulous site. You sir are a very good and clear writer.
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16. Posted By: Paulo SPS
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:33 pm
I think it will be Alonso, but not in Montreal
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17. Posted By: Chris of Adelaide
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:34 pm
My heart says Mark Webber but I think Alonso is looking very good at the moment so im going to have to say him.
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Lezza Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 1:50 pm
C’mon Chris, keep your nerve.
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Chris of Adelaide Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 10:34 pm
lol
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Smeghead Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 2:54 am
Stuff it, I’m going to go with Webber. He’ll have gotten a decent confidence boost both from his first win on the season and from the fact that his teammate isn’t walking away with everything like last year.
It might be unrealistic, but it’d be great to see him do the WDC, too.
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aj Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 11:39 am
I concur!, Thumbs up for that!.
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Paul Kirk Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 10:40 pm
Good on yar, Mate, me too.
Go Mark!
PK.
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Michael Reply:
June 3rd, 2012 at 8:37 pm
I cant see why its unrealistic for the WDC. He’s been far better against than vettel so far this season and red bull has as good a chance as any team this year.
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Craig Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 12:02 pm
My money is on Webber
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18. Posted By: d.h.
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:34 pm
Lewis Hamilton.
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19. Posted By: Dmitry
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:34 pm
I know, everything is against my choice, but I crossed my fingers for Lewis Hamilton.
BUT. If It’s up to McLaren to provide him with the good car and flawless pit work.
If they fail… wellm I hope it won’t come to this.
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20. Posted By: Brett Williams
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:37 pm
I can’t believe how well Alonso is going considering the pre-season form of the Ferrari. As they continue to bolt on updates I would probably put my money on him. My heart would love if it was Webber, but I would choose Alonso…
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Lezza Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 1:51 pm
Brett, keep your hand on your heart.
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Brett Williams Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 10:21 am
Okay, so what have I won??!
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21. Posted By: Pman
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:38 pm
IMHO, In Canada it will be a Mercedes win due to the track nature.
So it’s Rosberg or Schumacher
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22. Posted By: RobertS
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:38 pm
Lewis Hamilton
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23. Posted By: drarpad
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:38 pm
Hamilton
Will take 2 wins in the next 3 races..
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Wild Man Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 1:18 pm
This begs the question. Who will win the other race?
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Brace Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 12:51 am
You fail to see the conundrum you created!
Your statement implies that we will see 8 different winners in the first 8 races.
Even though I enjoy to thrill and I don’t think it’s too far fetched, I still think there’s a bigger chance that one of the next two races will be won by someone who already won a GP this year. That said, I can see Hamilton, Kimi and Grosejan all having a very realistic chance of winning one of the next two rounds, so your prediction might not be all that impossible, even though I think it’s the less likely scenario of two.
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24. Posted By: Jens Jensen
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:38 pm
Alonso.
The car is coming right and he’s got talent. I don’t think it’ll happen in Canada though; I think and hope we’ll see 7 in 7!
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25. Posted By: KS
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:40 pm
Alonso
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26. Posted By: stoic little
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:40 pm
Alonso
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27. Posted By: Sheetal
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:41 pm
Alonso!
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28. Posted By: David Goss
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:41 pm
Bold prediction: Lewis Hamilton.
He had a messy 2011, but to his credit he hasn’t put a foot wrong so far this season – bad luck and team errors have prevented him from winning, but I don’t think it’ll last.
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29. Posted By: Ian Lawrence
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:42 pm
Hi James,
I think my money will be on Rosberg to get the first second win this season and he will probably do it at Montreal. That track will suit the Mercedes very very well. I would love to see Button do it but it seems that Mclaren are going backwards at the moment.
Ian Lawrence
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Kay Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 4:55 am
Mercedes will certainly do very well… in quali.
Race they still are a tiny bit off.
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30. Posted By: Breezyracer
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:42 pm
Given that we’re headed to Canada, I would choose Rosburg. Certainly Mercedes should be able to start on pole and Rosburg has shown he knows how to win from pole.
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31. Posted By: Sebee
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:43 pm
No 2 time winners this weekend.
We’re going old school in my neck of the woods.
Schumi or Kimi are winning this one! We keep the streak going.
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Sebee Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 10:08 pm
I’m the first one to Kimi?
How could you let this happen Icefans?
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32. Posted By: Ant
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:43 pm
its got to be Alonso
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33. Posted By: Ez Pez
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:43 pm
Jenson!! I hope! Wouldn’t surprise me if it was alonso who was first to score win number two though.
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34. Posted By: mike davis
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:44 pm
Lewis Hamilton
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35. Posted By: Phil Jones
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:45 pm
For no real reason other than wanting a punt at winning the unknown price I’d say Rosberg.
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36. Posted By: Darren lee
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:45 pm
Mark Webber
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37. Posted By: Jesus
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:45 pm
I´d say Hamilton. He has the best car and is better than Button so I can´t think of one reason why he won´t win the next 2 races.
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38. Posted By: ElenaF1
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:46 pm
Alonso. I’m sure.
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39. Posted By: Tim Rowe
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:47 pm
I’m tipping Hamilton for a win at Montreal, and a strong showing from the Renaults. And being that the next round is Valencia, zzzz…
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hero_was_senna Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 2:57 pm
Renaults?
I’m guessing you mean the team that morphed from Renault into Lotus.
Or maybe you mean any Renault engined car?
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Tim Reply:
June 3rd, 2012 at 10:45 pm
I still have it in my head that Lotus is the Renault team. The whole Lotus farce and confusion it caused trying to figure out who was who last year just meant it was easier to keep remembering ‘Renault’, with ‘Lotus’ being Caterham.
Can’t say that little drama didn’t hurt the sport
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40. Posted By: Galapago555
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:47 pm
Fernando Alonso.
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41. Posted By: aheadless
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:47 pm
Sebastian Vettel
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42. Posted By: Thynaks
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:48 pm
Nico Rosberg
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43. Posted By: Anthony
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:49 pm
Nico Rosberg
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44. Posted By: Stephen Metcalfe
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:49 pm
I reckon Alonso stands the best chance – the Ferrari machine tends to pick up the pace about this time of the year. Button (and McLaren) don’t seem to be able to get it together on race day, and although the Red Bulls remain extremely competitive, Alonso has been a consistent performer. I’m not an Alonso man these days, but he deserves my vote this time.
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45. Posted By: Jamie Fitzroy
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:49 pm
Michael Schumacher for sure.
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46. Posted By: Flintelli
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:49 pm
Alonso
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47. Posted By: dim23
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:50 pm
Sebastian Vettel.
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48. Posted By: Alvaro
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:51 pm
Fernando Alonso!
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49. Posted By: Haydn Lowe
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:52 pm
This season, above any I can remember for a long time, the driver is making the biggest difference to the results. On that basis, the driver who is driving better than all the others is Alonso, so I believe he will be the first double winner.
However, I do believe there will likely be at least one other different winner first – with Schumi, Hamilton and the speedy Lotuses yet to win I can’t believe there won’t be!
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50. Posted By: Qamar
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:55 pm
i so much hope so for Alonso .. but i guess ill opt for Vettel this time .. for this competition .
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51. Posted By: Steve Hopkinson
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:57 pm
Maldonado! (Someone had to pick him…)
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hero_was_senna Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 2:58 pm
Damn, I’d already forgotten about him!
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52. Posted By: Paul Lewis
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:57 pm
I’m going for Button. In Canada. In the rain!
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53. Posted By: Qamar
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:57 pm
But who will be the first driver to win a second race this season?
Definitely Vettel . i guess.
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54. Posted By: Andrew Kirk
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:59 pm
Either Alonso or Webber for their second win methinks. Alonso can drag that Ferrari anywhere and Webber is always stronger after a good result.
Either Hamilton or Kimi to get their first win. Imagine the look on Lewis’s face if both Schumacher and Kimi win a race before him… that will not go down well.
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55. Posted By: KKJ
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 12:59 pm
I think Michael will take it, he has won there 7 times and finished 4th last year. He has tasted some level of success in Monaco and knowing Michael this will spur him on even more knowing he has a car now to deliver.
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56. Posted By: Mark Roberts
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:00 pm
Rosberg (although I’m willing Schumacher to win!) as I think Mercedes will be very strong in Canada.
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57. Posted By: Raja Sen
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:02 pm
The first driver to win a second? Alonso.
But it’ll only happen after Schumacher wins one, ideally in Montreal.
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58. Posted By: Steven Pritchard
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:03 pm
Only one driver at McLaren these days?
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James Clayton Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 2:08 pm
Seems like it from the last few races
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Steven Pritchard Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 6:47 pm
Like last year then?
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James Clayton Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 5:22 am
Yup. Pretty much.
Jugraj Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 12:22 pm
Moreover, 5-0 in qualifying to Lewis.
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Kay Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 5:08 am
Not so much different to Ferrari eh?
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59. Posted By: Seymour Quilter
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:04 pm
Alonso…. He is a master of consistency and will win again I’m sure….
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60. Posted By: Steve
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:05 pm
I hope Schumi is the 7th winner!
Surely his bad luck has to end sometime.
(providing Grosjean keeps away!)
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MikeM Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 10:59 pm
Im rolling out on the 7s.
7th different driver in the 7th race by the 7 times world champion
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61. Posted By: Andy Smith
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:05 pm
I think it will be Rosberg, it would be good for him to not only win his first race but be the first to get 2 this season.
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62. Posted By: Dave
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:06 pm
I am going for Alonso, but not in Canada.
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63. Posted By: Hisham Akhtar
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:06 pm
Alonso
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64. Posted By: F430-Fox
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:07 pm
Alonso – he is the most consistent driver currently
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65. Posted By: Andrew J
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:07 pm
Jenson Button.
Hopefully in Canada.
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66. Posted By: Darren munford
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:07 pm
Easy . Wait . Picking name from hat . Winner Button.
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67. Posted By: Jonathan Kelk
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:07 pm
Vettel is my prediction.
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Jonathan Kelk Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 2:12 pm
With so many people picking him though, I would have been better tactically to go for Karthikeyan – it’s very unlikely to happen, but if it did I’d be guaranteed the prize!!
Never mind, I’ll stick with Vettel I think
Has anyone picked “no-one” yet, i.e. 20 different winners this year?
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68. Posted By: Eric
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:07 pm
Vettel.
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69. Posted By: Ollie Holland
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:08 pm
Surely has to be Rosberg. Merc in Montreal…
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70. Posted By: Chris
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:08 pm
Rosberg.
Even though I want it to be Jenson.
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71. Posted By: Grey Accountant
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:08 pm
OK, let`s thow a spanner in the works
- Maldonado
(Bet I`m the only one who sayes that!)
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Martin Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 9:16 am
Bet you aint
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72. Posted By: Phil James
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:09 pm
Fernando Alonso Díaz
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73. Posted By: Iain
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:10 pm
Mark Webber, European and/or Silverstone will see him number 1 on the podium
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74. Posted By: mattoz
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:11 pm
Nico Rosberg
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75. Posted By: Darryl Finch
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:11 pm
Nico Rosberg.
If it doesn’t happen in Canada then I’d say Vettel, but with the way Montreal is expected to suit Mercedes, I just can’t go against Nico.
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76. Posted By: goferet
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:13 pm
Yeah for selfish reasons, am hoping Lewis doesn’t win Montreal for not only is that track cursed Championship wise, but I would also like him to save the best for last i.e. By winning in front his die hard fans at Silverstone = icing on the cake.
Look man, Lewis doesn’t have a great record of winning back to back races at the start of the season infact his only back to back wins (at the start of the season) came in 2007 when he won the Canada & US races.
So am going for Jenson to be the first driver to win 2 races for hey, he was the first to win this year + was the first two time winner in 2010.
P.s.
Considering my luck at winning prizes especially on the JAonF1 site, I might as well not loose too much sleep over this one.
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James Allen Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 1:45 pm
But they are always good prizes…
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goferet Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 2:33 pm
@ James Allen
No mate, what I meant is I tend to get the answers wrong and thus not win hahahahaha.
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Kay Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 5:14 am
hmm.. o_O?!
lol…
hero_was_senna Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 3:12 pm
This track is cursed Championship wise?
Out of 32 races run at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve since 1978, 12 winners have gone on to win the Championships.
In fact goferet, your Kaiser actually won it in 2000,2002, 2003 and 2004. Only in 2001 when he finished 2nd to his brother did he miss out.
Stats, hey? Like politicians prove on countless occasions, can be made to confirm any argument, for and against.
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goferet Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 6:11 pm
@ hero was Senna
Out of 32 races run at Circuit Gilles
Villeneuve since 1978, 12 winners have
gone on to win the Championships.
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Exactly!
12 out of 32 aren’t odds to take to the casino.
And if you look closely, most of those 12 winners that went on to win the championship either had a dominant car outright or had a dominate car in the first half of the season.
And yes the Kaiser is known as such for he’s the only driver with 7 wins the next success have 3 wins.
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77. Posted By: Dave Moon
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:13 pm
Jenson Button
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78. Posted By: Henry
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:14 pm
As much as I would love it to be either of the Mclaren drivers (probably Jenson over Lewis) I think there have been too many mistakes this year.
My initial reaction was it will be Alonso but I’m facinated by the fact that (at time of writing) no one has said Vettel – I think this speaks volumes considering his form last year! To that end I’m going to take a punt with Seb – at least if I’m right, theres less competition P
Great website James, always good insight into the sport. Thanks.
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79. Posted By: MISTER
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:14 pm
Alonso here. Weather might play it’s part, therefore Ferrari should be up there.
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80. Posted By: Tank
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:14 pm
The first man to win two races this season: Michael Schumacher.
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81. Posted By: Adrian
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:15 pm
I’ll go for Sebastian Vettel.
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82. Posted By: Deane
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:17 pm
Rosberg.
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83. Posted By: Wild Man
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:18 pm
Interestingg that no-one has picked Vettel.
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84. Posted By: Neil F
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:19 pm
Jenson Button
Given that Lewis still has to make his first win this season and JB might have won in China if his pitstops had gone OK
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85. Posted By: Joseph Simmons
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:22 pm
Hamilton at the Montreal race who is long overdue for a win. And the cool temperature and weather should suit the McLaren. And Kimi at the Valencia race with the warm weather assisting performance window for the Lotus tyre performance.
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86. Posted By: Tim
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:22 pm
It has to be Vettel!
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87. Posted By: CraigD
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:24 pm
It’s so unpredictable that I’m tempted to say Maldonado!
But going for Vettel.
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88. Posted By: Chris
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:28 pm
I fancy Rosbergs chances of a win in Cannada, but then Michael should be in the hunt as well.
Interesting how virtully no one says Vettel, can’t be written off!!!
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89. Posted By: Alberto Martínez
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:28 pm
Nico Rosberg in Montreal
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90. Posted By: Holly
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:29 pm
Alonso, it will be his prize for his consistency.
But could be anyone of the guys that already have one win, this season everything is crazy.
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91. Posted By: **Paul**
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:29 pm
Alonso in Canada?
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92. Posted By: Peter Williams
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:30 pm
Webber – a front-runner who flies under the radar
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93. Posted By: Iwan Kemp
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:30 pm
Rosberg.
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94. Posted By: Martin
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:32 pm
Interesting to see that there is no love for Vettel, the winningest driver in the last two years, and from the team that has won twice this year. Of course the standard comment is to say that the car is the reason, but if Seb just copies Mark’s set up then he’s usually okay in the race.
Canada often tends to be hot or wet, neither of which seem to favour Rosberg in the race. McLaren may struggle at both Montreal and Valencia due to the slow corner bias of those tracks and again the hotter weather.
As a left field choice, I’ll go for Grosjean. Great low speed traction, high top speeds, better in qualifying than Kimi at the moment, and also to redeem himself for the Monaco errors. Back-to-back wins for Romain
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95. Posted By: DiegoP
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:33 pm
Kimi Räikkönen
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96. Posted By: craig kilner
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:34 pm
Hamilton!!! Going to kick ass in Montreal and then he’s right in there
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97. Posted By: Goutham
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:35 pm
WEBBER!
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98. Posted By: Andrew
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:35 pm
Rosberg, if the Mercedes is the fastest car in Montreal as everybody expects I expect a repeat of China’s domination.
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99. Posted By: Steve
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:36 pm
In recent seasons this would have been easy to answer: Vettel, Alonso, Button, Hamilton depending on the year; this year however, its a guessing game. So I’m going to go with gut instinct and plump for Rosberg in the next race – the Mercedes were super strong in Monaco, and Canada’s semi-street circuit layout linked by long straights (double DRS to put Nico on pole?) should suit it too.
I hope we get our 7th winner though – Lewis is surely due one soon & I can see Kimi grabbing a win before the seasons out.
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100. Posted By: Mr Ed
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:37 pm
Kimi for the double!
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101. Posted By: Stephan
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:38 pm
well, I don’t really think it will be him, but will stay say Maldonado, working on my own odds to win something in a draw !
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102. Posted By: Trent Thomas
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:38 pm
I think Mark Webber will be the first, 2 time winner this year, and will take the wdc title.
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Lezza Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Luv ya
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Kevin Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 4:48 pm
You sir are a man of rare insight! Achem … Bloody oath mate!
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Chris Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 7:36 am
You could be right, it may be Webber. I do think that when one driver wins two in a row it will be a sign of change and they will go on to be WDC.
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103. Posted By: Sam B
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:38 pm
Suprised no-one’s said Vettel yet. I don’t want him to be the first two times winner, but I reckon he could be in with a shout!
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Sam B Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 6:29 pm
Or rather no-one had said Vettel while I was awaiting moderation!
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104. Posted By: Stevo
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:40 pm
I think Vettel will win in Canada, no idea why but its just a feeling
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Stevo Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 1:41 pm
although I’d love Maldonado to do it again for Williams
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105. Posted By: Jay B
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:41 pm
I’m feeling that it will be Mark Webber.
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106. Posted By: Steve
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:41 pm
think its going to be Alonso
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107. Posted By: oak
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:42 pm
rosberg!
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108. Posted By: Ravi Rajiv Babu
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:42 pm
Nico Rosberg is my prediction on cause of the track layout and weather conditions. But Fingers crossed for Michael Schumacher.
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109. Posted By: Mark in Australia
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:45 pm
Seb Vettel.
Can’t keep the champion down too much longer
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110. Posted By: William Wallace
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:46 pm
It’s going to be Jenson Button for victory at Montreal. All his tyre-troubles will be put behind him this weekend, and as this is a track that you can overtake at, he will be able to run a strategy that will suit him and his car.
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111. Posted By: Freddie
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:48 pm
Fernando Alonso.
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112. Posted By: Liam in Sydney
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:49 pm
Although the circuit will help Mercedes more than most other tracks this season in terms of quali pace, I think their race pace is not nearly as quick. So I will look elsewhere to a team that races better than they qualify.
My pick for the race: Sebastian Vettel.
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113. Posted By: Jimbob
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:50 pm
Jenson Button
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114. Posted By: Charles
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:56 pm
Alonso.
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115. Posted By: David Taylor
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:56 pm
Lewis Hamilton
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116. Posted By: Daniel
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:57 pm
Mark Webber. Just because i think he will. (also not many others are putting his name up )
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117. Posted By: AlexD
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 1:57 pm
It will be Vettel
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118. Posted By: Tm
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:01 pm
Sebastian Vettel
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119. Posted By: Mike J
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:02 pm
I think the Lotus will go well here if the tyres hold out. Kimi or Grosjean. I will pick Grosjean, after the season as far, why not !..
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120. Posted By: Søren Kühle
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:02 pm
Gonna be Alonso or Vettel
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121. Posted By: Berislav
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:03 pm
My opinion, it will be Lewis Hamilton!
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122. Posted By: Jesse
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:04 pm
Jenson Button!
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123. Posted By: El Mago
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:08 pm
ALONSO FOR SURE
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124. Posted By: James Clayton
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:10 pm
Groajeaun
Do I still get the prize even if I probably spelt the name wrong?
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125. Posted By: Berislav
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:10 pm
Lewis Hamilton!
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126. Posted By: Jodum5
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:11 pm
Pastor Maldonado!
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127. Posted By: Mike J
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:12 pm
For first two time winner, after reading it again (duh), I will pick Webber (with Grosjean second)
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128. Posted By: Beefy Mcmoo
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:12 pm
Seb Vettel
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129. Posted By: Haydn Maidment
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:14 pm
Fernando Alonso. You can never count him out.
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130. Posted By: Lap
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:14 pm
Mark Webber. He has enough experience now to extract the maximum the package he has.
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131. Posted By: Simon
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:15 pm
I’ll say Kimi, because his first Lotus win is well over due now and once he’s got one under his belt more will surely follow. And not many others have gone for him
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132. Posted By: Sam Torrens
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:17 pm
I would be a cheeky $5 on Nico Rosberg doing just that in Montreal.
In his bullish form I think Alonso has gotta be a favorite.
An an Aussie I would love it to be Mark Webber, but realistically I think his second victory will come later in the season – Hungary perhaps.
it’s going to be one of the two above.
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133. Posted By: Rob Newman
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:19 pm
Nico Rosberg
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134. Posted By: Greg (Aus)
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:20 pm
Wow, I’m surprised so many agree with my feeling that it will be Mark Webber, but he won’t do it at Montreal.
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135. Posted By: Marcus Lindblom
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:21 pm
Fernando Alonso
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136. Posted By: David T
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:21 pm
Rosberg – the Mercedes should go well around the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
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137. Posted By: Nandan
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:24 pm
Surely not Alonso in Montreal. This is his bogey track. 9 starts, 1 win, 1 podium, 5 retirements
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138. Posted By: darth_patate
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:26 pm
Vettel has to be a contender for canada (he missed it last year by 1 error)
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139. Posted By: F1racer
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:31 pm
Massa! (Smedley asked me to post this)
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140. Posted By: Blazej
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:31 pm
I think Jenson and Sebastian will have more wins to their names for sure.
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141. Posted By: David
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:32 pm
Sebastian Vettel
Although, its not what I’m hoping for.
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142. Posted By: joshua
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:33 pm
Bruno…… In freak conditions over the next few races
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143. Posted By: RDS Motorsport
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:34 pm
Fernando Alonso
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144. Posted By: Mindaugas Baranauskas
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:41 pm
Michael Schumacher
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145. Posted By: Andrew M
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:42 pm
We should’ve had a poll for this, the 6 winners plus Hamilton and maybe Raikkonen, no-one else really is there?
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Andrew M Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 2:44 pm
But for the quiz, I’ll choose Vettel
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James Allen Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 5:31 pm
We’ll count up the votes and do a post on it
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146. Posted By: gerry mc
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:43 pm
its a long shot, but im gona go with schumacher. the monaco pole will be a huge boost and knowing how good in canada, i can see him taking the win. his luck has to change. a 2nd win in valencia or silverstone will be enevitable. come on schu
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147. Posted By: Nil
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:43 pm
First two time winner in 2012 will be Alonso.
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148. Posted By: Dave
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:50 pm
I think Vettel but probably not until a Lotus grabs a win! Hopefully Kimi!
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149. Posted By: Tim
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:51 pm
Alonso (in Valencia – European GP)
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150. Posted By: Bayan
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:52 pm
Michael Schumacher. I know, might be wishful thinking.
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151. Posted By: illyrical
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:53 pm
I’ll go with Rosberg.
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152. Posted By: thejudge13
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:56 pm
Jenson Button
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153. Posted By: Nick Young
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:58 pm
I’m going for Button!
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154. Posted By: Rhillion
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 2:58 pm
Nico Rosberg
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155. Posted By: Laurence H
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 3:08 pm
No way of really predicting this. Total guess – Vettel
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156. Posted By: ArunasNesvarbu
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 3:10 pm
Kimi Raikkonen.
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157. Posted By: Xysion
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 3:11 pm
Fernando Alonso.
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158. Posted By: PH
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 3:15 pm
Webber for sure!
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159. Posted By: Deeren Patel
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 3:20 pm
I think Raikkonen will take his first victory in Canada and then Vettel will be the first double winner of the season at Valencia…..
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RodgerT Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 9:18 pm
That’s kind of the way I’m thinking.
Although if we’re still looking for a two time winner when they roll into Valencia, I’d be hard pressed to say whether it would be Vettel, or Alonso.
Also, if Kimi gets one soon, say Montreal, and there’s still no two time winner by Spa… Well, you know where I’m going with this.
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160. Posted By: Don
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 3:21 pm
Alonso!!!
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161. Posted By: John
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 3:22 pm
Kimi.
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162. Posted By: Thomas
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 3:25 pm
Maldenado.
Schumi wins in Canada, Massa wins in Valencia and Maldenado wins i GB.
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163. Posted By: renato nysan
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 3:26 pm
Mark Webber
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164. Posted By: Jako
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 3:27 pm
I feel Mark Webber is going to have a nice season again, so I’ll go for him.
This car suits him much better than last years car, I think.
cheers
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165. Posted By: Stephen
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 3:28 pm
Keen to make up for last year I’m gonna say vettel
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166. Posted By: Chris
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 3:31 pm
Its got to be a mercedes. Going with Nico this time. Sorry Michael. Maybe a 1-2?
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167. Posted By: Winnie
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 3:34 pm
Vettel!
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168. Posted By: NickPerth
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 3:35 pm
My heart says and wants Webber to surprise everyone in Canada but my mind and money would be on Rosberg for sure. The Merc is looking strong and Rosberg is in the zone this year. The prospect of a Rosberg/Hamilton Mercedes team and Webber/Alonso Ferrari team next year is pants wetting exciting!!
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169. Posted By: Bob
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 3:37 pm
I’m going with Alonso. His car and chances are improving steadily and if ever there was anyone with the determination to make it happen, it’s definitely him.
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170. Posted By: Matt Cheshire
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 3:38 pm
Vettel. It’s time for him to get it right on Saturday and Sunday to get the second win. It’s painful but the finger will be back.
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171. Posted By: john ferdinand
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 3:40 pm
Michael Schumacher’s Mercedes
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172. Posted By: Aaron95
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 3:42 pm
I’m going for Mark Webber, but not in Canada, at Silverstone. The Red Bull still looks pretty mean in fast corners and Webber would be an incredibly popular winner.
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173. Posted By: Smitty
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 3:46 pm
Alonso!
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174. Posted By: miuzi
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 3:49 pm
I feel that Alonso is the man who will win a second race first.
I also think he’s going to take the championship. At this point, he looks incredibly strong and motivated. He even seems happy!
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175. Posted By: Stephan Roux
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 3:53 pm
JB in Montreal!
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176. Posted By: Seb
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 3:53 pm
Fernando Alonso
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177. Posted By: Lynn
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 3:55 pm
Alonso is the favourite but I hope it’s Rosberg.
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178. Posted By: Robbiehooper
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 3:56 pm
Vettel obviously!
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179. Posted By: Enigma
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 3:59 pm
Kimi Raikkonen
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180. Posted By: FerrariFan
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 4:01 pm
Sebastian Vettel
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181. Posted By: Martin
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 4:19 pm
I think the Williams will be ok again in Canada so I am going for Pastor Maldonado to be the first double GP winner in 2012.
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182. Posted By: Liam
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 4:21 pm
Rosberg in Montreal
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183. Posted By: 6 Wheeled Tyrrell
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 4:22 pm
Fernando Alonso
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184. Posted By: mark
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 4:23 pm
Alonso I think schumacher will win in canada he always goes really well there
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185. Posted By: Jose
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 4:31 pm
Vettel in Valencia. Hamilton to win Montreal.
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186. Posted By: Jon L
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 4:31 pm
Pastor Maldonado
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187. Posted By: Steve
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 4:35 pm
Mark Webber
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188. Posted By: Phil
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 4:38 pm
Michael Schumacher
If he can qualify well he can stay out of trouble.
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189. Posted By: Glennb
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 4:43 pm
Webber!
Shumi or Kimi to win in Montreal.
Webber to win in Valencia.
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Glennb Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 4:44 pm
Webber to win at Silverstone and Hockenheim too. 3 on the trot
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190. Posted By: mkamdar
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 4:45 pm
Sebastian Vettel
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191. Posted By: james
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 4:50 pm
alo, alo, alonsooo!
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192. Posted By: nathan
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 4:51 pm
Lewis hamilton will be the 7th winner and next double winner. He will win canada and Valencia. Infact i put my money on him winning 3 in a row and taking silverstone too..
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193. Posted By: Jag
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 4:52 pm
Lewis Hamilton
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194. Posted By: Ravi
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 4:56 pm
It will be Vettel!
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195. Posted By: Oly
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 4:57 pm
Alonso. Go Nando Go !
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196. Posted By: Daniel MA
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 4:57 pm
Not a popular answer but I say Sebastian Vettel.
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197. Posted By: Alan Li
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 5:04 pm
It has to be Webber!!
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198. Posted By: Rene
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 5:05 pm
Kimi. You can put my prize in the post now to save some time…
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199. Posted By: Stuart Taylor (@chainbear)
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 5:08 pm
Sebastian Vettel. He’s there or there abouts, when he bothers to compete in Q3!
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200. Posted By: Neil McGuiggan
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 5:09 pm
Alonso. Ridiculously, given how bad his car has been, he always seems to be near the front, and with Ferrari improving the car it will only get better for him.
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201. Posted By: Roman
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 5:10 pm
Kimi. Montreal will be number one.
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202. Posted By: CL
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 5:11 pm
JB!
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203. Posted By: Darren
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 5:12 pm
I am amazed at the lack of people voting for Vettel, you can never write him off!
Setastian Vettel
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Darren Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 5:13 pm
Having said that I dont think he will win in Canada, Schumacher will win in Canada and Hamilton will win at Silverstone.
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James Allen Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 5:28 pm
You have more chance of winning if you’re right, then!
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TheDrivingG Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 6:40 pm
I also think people are discounting Vettel. I’m also voting for Vettel.
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204. Posted By: Gordon
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 5:22 pm
Jenson Button. I’m doubly sure if it rains as hard as it did last year.
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205. Posted By: Dave
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 5:23 pm
Mark Webber!
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206. Posted By: CartRider
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 5:26 pm
It’s probably gonna be Rosberg, but really who can say at the moment?
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207. Posted By: Jorge Arias
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 5:27 pm
It’s got to be Alonso!
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208. Posted By: Will
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 5:29 pm
Sebastian Vettel
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209. Posted By: CANADA ROCKS
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 5:43 pm
Fernando Alonso
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210. Posted By: Gabe
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 5:46 pm
Alonso!
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211. Posted By: Regulus
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 5:47 pm
Jenson Button
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212. Posted By: gaz909
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 5:49 pm
No one has said Grosgean. So that’s mine!
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James Clayton Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 5:38 am
I beat you to it I’m afraid
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213. Posted By: Jack
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 5:50 pm
Vettel – it’d be the worst possible outcome for the fans and the sport, but that’s why it seems inevitable
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RodgerT Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 9:24 pm
Why? How is Vettel being the first two time winner of the season the worst possible result for the sport?
Not saying your opinion is invalid, or anything like that. Just genuinely curious.
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Jack Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 3:16 am
literally because he is the double world champion, and periods of domination are bad for any sport. If after this amazing start to the season Red Bull still manage to take the title it’d feel like such a waste.
I’m actually a big fan of Vettel as a person, I think him and Button are the most personable and open drivers, as well as the only drivers you ever hear describe a race as ‘fun’, which i think is hugely important.
However, I just don’t want to see them winning races, I’m a McLaren fan when it comes down to it, but wouldn’t you rather see Lotus, Williams, Ferrari, Sauber, Merecedes and Mclaren all win races before RB? Unless you’re a Red Bull fan of course!
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RodgerT Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 10:45 am
Youre right nobody wants to watch a race where the winner is a forgone conclusion, and I can see where you’re coming from, but I don’t foresee the ruination of the sport just by Vettel being the first to win two races this season. Now if he goes on a tear from here on out, then yes it will cause a lack of interest in the fan base.
I do like Vettel for much the same reason as you, but I’m a Kimi fan at heart, and would love for him to snag a win or two this season. And while not a Red Bull fan per se, as a some one who did his time the military I have a great amount of respect for efficient, and effective organizations, which I believe is what has them where they are right now.
Personally, I can see some one from another team winning the drivers title with RBR taking the constructors championship.
Here’s to a season that goes to the last round.
214. Posted By: Dan Orsino
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 6:10 pm
The first double winner will be Mr J. Button.
He won there last time out, and will be spurred on to cure his tyre headache at last.
Kimster’s migraine with the steering and what not needs some powerful medicine!
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215. Posted By: Rupert Berrington
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 6:12 pm
Alonso will be the first double winner.
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216. Posted By: Colin B
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 6:20 pm
Nico Rosberg
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217. Posted By: Nazdakka
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 6:20 pm
Nico Rosberg.
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218. Posted By: Anton
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 6:23 pm
Vettel should be the first to get a double this year
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219. Posted By: Andy R
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 6:33 pm
Alonso oh Alonso! You willy old fox!
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220. Posted By: Jey
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 7:03 pm
Not sure about Race winner but my bet is -Michael on pole and then Merc will find another way to give him a unreliable machine for raceday
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221. Posted By: Will Gooding
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 7:04 pm
Fernando Alonso to be the first two time winner in 2012.
His consistency this season has been phenomenal and if he gets a sniff of a win he will take it, he isn’t a double world champion for nothing.
I would actually expect Ferrari to take another step forward in Canada as they generally turn it around mid season. Just as long as they can do something about their straight line speed (slow corner traction has improved ten fold, as demonstrated in Monaco).
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222. Posted By: Steve G
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 7:15 pm
Mark Webber
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223. Posted By: AP
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 7:17 pm
Nico Rosberg (altough i would love to prove wrong and see Alsonso win soon)
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224. Posted By: Clemo
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 7:18 pm
Alonso…..and then to also be the first 3x and 4x winner
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225. Posted By: Chao Yu
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 7:22 pm
Vettel for me
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226. Posted By: Jeff
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 7:35 pm
I would have to say fernando Alonso, he’s driving brilliantly so far this season and if Ferrari can continue to improve the car he will be hard to stop.
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227. Posted By: Glen Parker
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 7:37 pm
I’ll put my neck on the line and say pastor maldonado.
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228. Posted By: Ken
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 7:41 pm
Sebastian Vettel to get his first Canada win and be the first 2x winner in 2012!
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229. Posted By: Doug
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 7:50 pm
My first two time Grand Prix winner for 2012 will be Vettel in Valencia. For the bonus points I will pick Schumacher in Canada and Alonso in Silverstone.
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230. Posted By: Rach
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 7:51 pm
Schumacher please at silverstone!
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231. Posted By: James
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 7:54 pm
Michael Schumacher to win in Montreal and then go onto be the first man to win 2 races this season in silverstone or hockenheim. Raikonnen to win in Valencia.
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232. Posted By: Steve p
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 8:04 pm
Sergio Perez. Ok bit of a long shot!
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233. Posted By: Gustavo
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 8:08 pm
Fernando Alonso
(Assuming the promissed Canada updates do work)
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234. Posted By: Michael Grievson
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 8:17 pm
First double winner will be Mark Webber
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235. Posted By: Mario
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 8:19 pm
Fernando Alonso
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236. Posted By: El Pibe
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 8:28 pm
The tyre issue is starting to be ridiculous… The winner is who manages better the tyres not the fastest one… Better to change the sports name to FTM (Formula Tyre Managament)!!!
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237. Posted By: John
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 8:30 pm
Got to be Alonso! The ferrari is almost on the pace of the rest of the pack and in Alonso’s hands is potentially faster! I think Schumi will win in montreal and then Alonso will be the first 2 timer this year!!
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238. Posted By: JR
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 8:30 pm
Fernando Alonso
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239. Posted By: Ben B
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 8:33 pm
Webber – reckon he’ll win the next race (maybe!)
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240. Posted By: Tom Haythornthwaite
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 8:42 pm
Kimi will win the next two races and then you’ll pick my name.
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241. Posted By: Carlos
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 8:43 pm
Alonso is the man with the Plan.
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242. Posted By: db4tim
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 8:48 pm
Fernando Alonso
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243. Posted By: chris severin
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 8:49 pm
Señor Button for me
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244. Posted By: paulmeyer
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 8:54 pm
This should have been a poll – those are super-fun, like the “who’s your driver of the day” pole. Love those! And it’s nice to check back later and see how the scores have panned out
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245. Posted By: Dizzy
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 9:23 pm
Raikkonen first double winner in Valencia
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246. Posted By: Ihsan
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 9:23 pm
Fernando Alonso without a doubt.
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247. Posted By: Andy V
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 9:25 pm
Nico Rosberg
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248. Posted By: Simon Lord
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 9:32 pm
Leaving personal preferences aside, I have to go for Alonso as the first double winner. Apart from his talent and ability to be in the right place at the right time, he also has the advantage of being the only one of the top 8 to be a clear No.1 in his team.
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249. Posted By: Shah Alam
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 9:41 pm
Vettel or Alonso for 2nd win
BUT
I think Eric Boullier of Lotus should be fired.
Kimi could have won twice, Bahrain and Spain.
Lotus will regret settleing for short term gains in points in the future when they end up like Toyota and Honda and go nowhere.
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250. Posted By: Raj
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 9:52 pm
Rosberg for me, he’s the driver in the best for at the moment.
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251. Posted By: madmax
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 9:57 pm
Alonso..
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252. Posted By: Methusalem
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 9:57 pm
It would be Schumacher. The seven-time world champion, who won seven times in Montreal, and has car Number 7 on his Mercedes will be winning the next Canadian GP, as the seventh winner of the season. This will encourage him to win the next one in Valencia — this will make him the first two-times winner in 2012.
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253. Posted By: Dufus
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 9:57 pm
Webbo
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254. Posted By: madmax
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 9:58 pm
Narain Karthikeyan
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Wade Parmino Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 9:39 am
LOL!!!
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255. Posted By: Methusalem
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 9:58 pm
It would be Schumacher.The seven-time world champion, who won seven times in Montreal, and has car Number 7 on his Mercedes will be winning the next Canadian GP, as the seventh winner of the season. This will encourage him to win the next one in Valencia — this will make him the first two-times winner in 2012.
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256. Posted By: Simon Biles
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 10:00 pm
I’m backing Rosberg for Canada
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257. Posted By: Marc Coltelli
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 10:13 pm
Webber
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258. Posted By: Phill
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 10:25 pm
For the consistency and damn right skill of this man, I hope, and pray he will get a double, which will take him on to his third championship.
ALONSO!! #forzaferrari
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259. Posted By: Ed H
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 10:30 pm
I think Maldonado; he messed up at Monaco, a race which, in theory at least, he should have been competitive at. Maldonado should be especially good around Canada as it’s another street track. I think it’s silly how everyone’s forgotten about him just because of one bad race. He’s a grand prix winner for crying out loud! Increasingly this season when Senna only gets a little bit out of the car Maldonado shows potential to be right up there. That said I expect Bruno to improve. But that Williams is competitive so definately do not count Maldonado out.
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260. Posted By: Stephen
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 10:44 pm
I’m going to say Sebastian Vettel, I just don’t know where
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261. Posted By: Serrated Edge
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 10:53 pm
Jenson Button to return to form with a win in Canada!
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262. Posted By: brett Scotland
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 11:17 pm
Alonso. He just has it this season.
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263. Posted By: Gord
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 11:28 pm
Kimi Raikkonen will win Montreal and than Spa, which means that lots of different drivers will win the GPs in between.
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264. Posted By: RA109
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 11:56 pm
Jenson! He’s always full of surprises.
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265. Posted By: Joe Sumegi
Date: June 1st, 2012 @ 11:59 pm
I’m going for Mark Webber too!
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266. Posted By: Craig
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 12:04 am
Fernando Alonso – he’s taken himself to the next level this year both in terms of driving and engagement with fans via his excellent twitter feed. He just seems so settled and happy that it is difficult not to envy him greatly. Even his harshest critics seem to be warming to him, especially now that he is showing more of his personality.
Hamilton and Button seem to be in the doldrums at present and Red Bull are struggling now that they are no longer dominating. Lotus and Mercedes just never quite seem to maintain momentum despite showing flashes of excellence and I think Sauber and Williams will struggle to repeat previous successes.
It’s all very close but I think Fernando has the edge and if Ferrari can keep improving the car then he is set for a few more wins this season with the first hopefully coming in Canada.
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267. Posted By: F12012
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 12:19 am
I’m gona go for Rosberg
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268. Posted By: J. S.
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 12:33 am
Kobayashi will win the next two races!!!
No votes for Vettel in the first 40 posts? He’ll be wagging his finger at you JA fans.
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269. Posted By: Sarvar
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 12:35 am
Vettel
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270. Posted By: Flash Bristow
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 12:43 am
My vote is for Rosberg. He is really driving well this year.
(My heart says Alonso, and the guy is amazing, but the only way he will win the championship this year is through consistency. He might be on the podium a lot but that car isn’t good enough for the top step very often… I’ll be happy if I’m wrong! Anyway I think Rosberg will be the first double winner.)
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271. Posted By: Kenji
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 1:16 am
If the track is wet like last year’s race then I will tip Button to win the 2nd race this year.
If it is dry, then I’m going to back Hamilton as the 7th different winner this season. I would love to back Schumacher, but with the run of bad he’s had so far…i’m not so sure
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272. Posted By: el nacho lopez
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 1:34 am
it would be ALONSO
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273. Posted By: Mathew Middleton
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 1:43 am
I’d go with Vettel.
I really think we’ll see the 7th winner in Montreal but I can’t look past the Red Bull on race day in Valencia.
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274. Posted By: greenyson
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 1:48 am
Mark Webber
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275. Posted By: Ross
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 1:57 am
Jenson Button. He’ll bounce back in Canada.
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276. Posted By: Ryan Eckford
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 2:05 am
I think Hamilton is well overdue for a win, so he will win either the Canadian GP or the European GP. I think Schumacher is overdue for a bit of luck and will win one of the two races listed above.
Then, we head to Silverstone for the British GP. In practice, many teams feel that the tyres are behaving in a more consistent fashion, and that they (the teams) are finding out who really has the speed and who doesn’t. In qualifying, McLaren has a small advantage over Red Bull, and Hamilton takes advantage of this to grab pole position. Lotus and Mercedes were good behind them, with a car each from Sauber and Williams making Q3. Ferrari were lacking, and had the 9th fastest car out of the 12 teams. In the race, McLaren and Hamilton took advantage of their small margin over Red Bull to win the British GP.
1st L. Hamilton
2nd S. Vettel
3rd J. Button
4th M. Webber
5th K. Raikkonen
6th R. Grosjean
7th M. Schumacher
8th S. Perez
9th K. Kobayashi
10th N. Rosberg.
So to answer the question, it will be Hamilton to be the first multiple race winner this season.
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277. Posted By: Iiro
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 2:11 am
Grosjean
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278. Posted By: Peter Stacey
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 2:25 am
Fernando Alonso
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279. Posted By: TBP
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 2:34 am
Mark Webber.
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280. Posted By: Sam
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 2:35 am
Has to be between alonso, webber and vettel. My money is on alonso.
If Hamilton had already won a race I would bet on him. But Alonso 3 to 2
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281. Posted By: Jeff of Perth
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 2:42 am
My guess is Alonso. Being an Aussie I would like to see Mark Webber up there but I think Fernando has been more consistent so far this season.
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282. Posted By: Bayden
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 2:52 am
Schumacher will win at Montreal, Alonso will win at Valencia to become the first repeat winner.
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283. Posted By: JC Lopez
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 3:05 am
Sebastian Vettel
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284. Posted By: Jay Panesar
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 3:44 am
raikkonen
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285. Posted By: Luke Smith
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 3:59 am
Mark Webber
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286. Posted By: Horoldo
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 4:20 am
Webber! but not in Canada.
LH,MS or KR to win Canada.
Then Webber to take Valencia.
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287. Posted By: Kay
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 4:51 am
Fernando Alonso Díaz
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288. Posted By: JohnBt
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 5:10 am
FERNANDO ALONSO.
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289. Posted By: Elie
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 5:17 am
Nico Rosberg. Three straights at over 285kph is Perfect for Mercedes DDRS. Traction out of slow corners Again perfect for Mercedes. Nico was leading the race at some point last year and must fancy his . Lewis should be very close so should Kimi.
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290. Posted By: Allwyn
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 5:30 am
Fernando Alonso
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291. Posted By: Pan Jamilano
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 5:58 am
it’s gotta be Nico Rosberg.
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292. Posted By: Kay
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 6:20 am
Hums… people keep saying Vettel.
Fine then Vettel for 2 wins, but Alonso to take the rest.
Happy? heh
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293. Posted By: Gravelrash
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 6:22 am
Mark webber as he has a good chance as 2010 for the championship and this time he won,t choke….
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294. Posted By: Bob Hill
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 6:36 am
I tip Sebastian Vettel to be the first driver to win two races in 2012, even if he has to wait while a “seventh” driver wins in Canada, etc
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295. Posted By: MattNZ
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 7:01 am
Michael Schumacher to win in Canada and then back it up at the European Grandprix.
Haha I can dream.
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296. Posted By: DK
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 7:04 am
Kimi !
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297. Posted By: Dave B
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 7:09 am
Webber.
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298. Posted By: lockster
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 8:13 am
Schumacher to win in Canada and Vettel to be the first 2 time winner…
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299. Posted By: atomic
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 8:17 am
rolled a dice and the result was 1. so it’s Jenson. The universal laws of pure luck have spoken
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300. Posted By: Joe B
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 8:18 am
I’m going for Webber to do it at Silverstone, with Hamilton winning Canada.
(Not checked the calendar – if Valencia falls between those two then I’m saying Alonso)
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301. Posted By: Luke Potter
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 8:25 am
I’ll go for Nico Rosberg.
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302. Posted By: Frances
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 8:33 am
It will be Fernando Alonso
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303. Posted By: Adrian W
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 8:58 am
Romain Grosjean.
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304. Posted By: Marijn
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 9:13 am
I got a feeling it’ll be Alonso.
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305. Posted By: Dave Aston
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 9:25 am
Michael Schumacher.
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306. Posted By: Manu Francis
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 9:35 am
Nico Rosberg…..That mercedes was looking seriously good in monaco & they already have a good pace in qualifying with DDRS….its him or alonso.
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307. Posted By: Wade Parmino
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 9:37 am
Fernando Alonso.
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308. Posted By: John Page
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 9:39 am
Nico Rosberg.
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309. Posted By: Wade Parmino
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 9:46 am
James, you didn’t say who you think will be the first double-winner? Or did I miss it?
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James Allen Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 3:01 pm
Either Rosberg in Canada or Vettel in Valencia
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310. Posted By: chrisearnie
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 9:49 am
Nico Rosberg
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311. Posted By: Agrajag
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 10:16 am
Alonso.
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312. Posted By: Nathan
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 10:21 am
Mark Webber Euro GP.
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313. Posted By: Toby L
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 10:23 am
Sebastian Vettel.
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314. Posted By: Snowy
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 10:32 am
Mark Webber – doing better than his teammate this year.
But a seventh different winner first I think.
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315. Posted By: David
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 11:14 am
Button. Just because it could be anyone and no one would expect it to be him and as this season is so unexpected its a possibility
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316. Posted By: Euan Taylor
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 11:26 am
Was gonna say hamilton but lots of people are saying him so i’ll go with Vettel who I think has a good chance of winning at Silverstione.
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317. Posted By: mjsib
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 11:28 am
Fernando Alonso. Ferrari finally appear to be getting the car right as well as their pit stops
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318. Posted By: Cova
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 11:48 am
Dunno why everybody underestimates red bull and vettel this year.
Vettel seems the driver with the most frustrating position after last year’s domination. Also he imho is the driver who has the fastest learning curve. He hates losing and hates making the same mistakes.
I’m gonna go with Seb
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319. Posted By: Jose Echandi
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 11:56 am
The way it is going the pilot that should duplicate first must be Pastor Maldonado
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320. Posted By: sam w
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 12:03 pm
alonso
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321. Posted By: Leigh Barratt
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 12:11 pm
Sebastian Vettel 100%.
He has been scoring consistently and seems (with Alonso) more intelligent with tyres.
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322. Posted By: Paul
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 12:16 pm
Webber for me….
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323. Posted By: DM
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 12:24 pm
Nico Rosberg, at Montreal.
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324. Posted By: Denise
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 12:28 pm
Vettel.
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325. Posted By: Max Nalborczyk
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 12:34 pm
Kimi to win in Montreal to be the 7th winner in 7, Webber becoming the second two-time race winner at Silverstone.
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326. Posted By: Jugraj
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 12:35 pm
Vettel wins in Canada and becomes the first multiple winner of 2012.
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327. Posted By: 5600k
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 12:45 pm
Im going to go ahead and say Ferrari will step up their game and Fernando Alonso is going to be the first second winner of 2012.
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328. Posted By: ArJay
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 12:47 pm
Schumacher will legitimately win in Canada…
Unfortunately, Anonymous will hack into the F1 data system and subtract 10kg from his car’s finishing weight resulting in disqualification and ceding the win to…
Rosberg
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329. Posted By: NIck
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 1:03 pm
Nico Rosberg
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330. Posted By: Kenny
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 1:45 pm
Alonso
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331. Posted By: Jeremy
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 2:00 pm
I hope it will be Mark Webber
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332. Posted By: Victor
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 2:00 pm
I’ll go for Sebastian Vettel as the first to win twice this year. I’ll spare though the Canadian GP for a 7th winner in as many races under the name of Michael Schumacher, he thoroughly deserves it.
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333. Posted By: JamtriX
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 2:07 pm
ALONSO!!! first double winner!! I hope MSC will win in Canada!:D
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334. Posted By: Simmo
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 2:30 pm
Alonso. They’re looking very competitive and in with a good chance.
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335. Posted By: Rudy
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 2:39 pm
Got to be Fernando Alonso in Montreal.
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336. Posted By: paxdog
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 3:09 pm
No real reason other than a wild guess, Nico Rosberg
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337. Posted By: Tejas
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 3:44 pm
alonso!
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338. Posted By: Dougel
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 4:45 pm
Stefano Domenicali said after Monaco that Ferrari need to turn their attention to qualifying. Could this mean Ferrari have a Mercedes style DRS F-Duct coming for Montreal (I have read Ferrari are developing such a system)?
If this is the case, I think Alonso is a good bet for the first double winner.
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339. Posted By: HFEVO2
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 4:52 pm
My bet is on a McLaren driver.
Obviously Jenson has the better chance statistically but he is struggling to set up the car at the moment so there is some doubt.
So it could well be Lewis but it might need to be two in a row after Michael Schumacher wins in Canada.
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340. Posted By: JoshMelb
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 4:58 pm
Webber!!!!
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341. Posted By: Richard D
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 5:14 pm
Nico Rosberg
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342. Posted By: dan m
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 5:24 pm
kimmi
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343. Posted By: J. S.
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 5:35 pm
I think it might be Rosberg as Canada might suit MGP’s car.
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344. Posted By: Stgeorge
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 6:21 pm
With the form he has displayed so far this year and with an ever improving car, I’d have to say Alonso.
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345. Posted By: Charalampos
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 6:30 pm
Well I do like predictions so…
For Canada we have:
Rosberg on Pole 70% Schumi 30%
Winner Schumi 75% Rosberg 20% Rest:5
Europe pole is
Hamilton 80% Rest:20%
This makes Hamilton the most possible winner, as it is not easy to pass there.
So for the winner
Ham 65% and no idea who could be behind him. Rest: 35%
Then comes silverstone.
Pole Hamilton 80% Rest:20
Winner Hamilton 40% Raikonnen 20% Maldonado 10%
Perez 10% Alonso 10% Massa (heh mean joke) Rest 10%
This gives us something like the panel below:
Second time winner
Hamilton 21,4%
Rosberg 20%
Alonso 8%
Maldo 8%
Vettel <4%
Webber <3%
Button <3%
Which gives as a 67,4 2 times winner until Europe.
After Europe there is Germany. Now I have no idea about Germany at the moment, so I will assume that the rest 32.6% is divided between Hamilton, Vettel, Rosberg, Schumacher,Alonso, Webber, button and Maldonado, with Webber, button and Maldonado taking less from the pie. Raikonnen would also take a small part of the pie, assuming he wins somewhere else already. This should give us something like the final panel:
Hamilton 26%
Rosberg 25%
Alonso 14%
Maldo 10%
Vettel <9%
Webber <6%
Button <6%
Raik <4%
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346. Posted By: Rich C
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 6:41 pm
Schumacher
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347. Posted By: Mike
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 8:04 pm
Felipe Massa wins 2 GPs before anyone else this year. Just daring to be different…very different.
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348. Posted By: Paul du Maitre
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 8:07 pm
Alonso. In addition to Ferrari putting the strategy together this year, he’s also habing a bit of the luck that’s been elusive in his Ferrari years, and everybody knows that luck counts as well!
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349. Posted By: PaoloC
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 8:42 pm
Rosberg in Montreal
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350. Posted By: Andy
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 9:29 pm
With such long straights in Montreal; good traction and a great DRS on that Mercedes car, I’m putting my money on Rosberg.
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351. Posted By: Mattij
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 9:30 pm
Alonso
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352. Posted By: Gavin28
Date: June 2nd, 2012 @ 11:43 pm
Rosberg
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353. Posted By: Vinod
Date: June 3rd, 2012 @ 12:09 am
Rosberg
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354. Posted By: Priya
Date: June 3rd, 2012 @ 12:10 am
Alonso
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355. Posted By: Geenimetsuri
Date: June 3rd, 2012 @ 12:30 am
Pastor Maldonado.
Might be the big surprise this season.
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356. Posted By: Jason
Date: June 3rd, 2012 @ 12:45 am
Rosberg is probably the best bet for the kind of races we have coming up.
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357. Posted By: MANish
Date: June 3rd, 2012 @ 1:10 am
Alonso
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358. Posted By: Walter
Date: June 3rd, 2012 @ 1:10 am
I will be at Montreal and thinking Iceman breaks through. Then we go back to semi normal and Alonso balances it all out to win his second. Or maybe Pirelli gives one or two of their super fast high quality tires that the rest dont get i.e. William or Sauber and sit back and enjoy the spectacle they now control. LOL. Maybe Delarosa this time? Pirelli did say they wanted to improve the show.
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359. Posted By: Robert Gunning
Date: June 3rd, 2012 @ 2:05 am
Fernando Alonso
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360. Posted By: Matthew
Date: June 3rd, 2012 @ 2:30 am
Nico Rosberg
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361. Posted By: DB
Date: June 3rd, 2012 @ 2:47 am
Kovalainen.
And, if I’m right, no random pick will be necessary. ¦¬)
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362. Posted By: Mandy
Date: June 3rd, 2012 @ 3:10 am
Schumacher in Montreal, then Vettel as the first two time winner in Valencia.
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363. Posted By: Tom Weaver
Date: June 3rd, 2012 @ 3:53 am
I’ll go with Vettel in Valencia. I have a feeling Schumi is going to do it this weekend. Lucky no. 7.
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364. Posted By: Toby S.
Date: June 3rd, 2012 @ 8:24 am
Webber this Sunday in Montreal. He’ll come from 3rd on the grid to win.
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365. Posted By: Hendo
Date: June 3rd, 2012 @ 9:36 am
Button for me.
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366. Posted By: Eduan
Date: June 3rd, 2012 @ 10:10 am
Against all odds I say Schumacher for the win in Canada and a second win in Valencia.
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367. Posted By: jawsf1
Date: June 3rd, 2012 @ 10:55 am
Ill go with Lewis Hamilton, he had back to backs in 07,08 and think he’s heading for similar consistancy So wouldn’t suprise me if he won next two races in a row!
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368. Posted By: James M
Date: June 3rd, 2012 @ 1:13 pm
Aussie Mark [Webber], all the way, he’ll win with confidence, the key for his performance.
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369. Posted By: Tim
Date: June 3rd, 2012 @ 1:39 pm
James –
do you think Schumacher’s pole in Monaco could him that extra confidence to win in Canada – a track that should suit the Mercedes and a track where he has been very successful? I do note that Schumacher has not necessarily been a confidence driver in the past, but maybe confidence is exactly what he needs given his somewhat difficult comeback so far…?
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370. Posted By: Joshua Convery
Date: June 3rd, 2012 @ 3:08 pm
Webber to make it 2 in a row for mine
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371. Posted By: Niall
Date: June 3rd, 2012 @ 5:00 pm
Fernando Alonso
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372. Posted By: ed24f1
Date: June 3rd, 2012 @ 6:18 pm
Vettel
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373. Posted By: esekadipisha
Date: June 3rd, 2012 @ 7:10 pm
I´ve no doubt: Fernando Alonso will be the one…!!!
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374. Posted By: Polestar31
Date: June 3rd, 2012 @ 7:33 pm
Nico Rosberg. He usually performs well in Montreal. Of course, the Pirelli lottery decides the final winner…
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375. Posted By: Charlie B
Date: June 3rd, 2012 @ 9:45 pm
Nico Rosberg will be the first double winner this season.
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376. Posted By: Adam
Date: June 4th, 2012 @ 1:44 am
Webbski for me! not this week though, I think MS will win. Valencia looks good.
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377. Posted By: JohnO
Date: June 4th, 2012 @ 3:20 am
Canada
Quali –
1st Rosberg
2nd Schumacher
3rd Alonso
Race –
1st Schumacher
2nd Alonso
3rd Button
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378. Posted By: Thebe
Date: June 4th, 2012 @ 7:31 am
Michael Schumacher : I suspect he is finaly coming to grips with that Mercedes & possibly the tyres as well. He was on pole in Monaco and his pace in the race was not too bad.
I think he has a fair chance of being the 7th Winner, I suspect he has the Team’s support in making that possible.
Hopefully he has turned a corner .
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379. Posted By: Petra
Date: June 4th, 2012 @ 11:18 am
The first driver, who will win a second race in 2012 will be Mark Webber, with a win in Canada this weekend.
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380. Posted By: Estophile
Date: June 4th, 2012 @ 12:22 pm
Kimi Räikkönen
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381. Posted By: Mark Taylor
Date: June 4th, 2012 @ 12:54 pm
Nico Rosberg
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382. Posted By: Adrian
Date: June 4th, 2012 @ 1:59 pm
Most defiantly Sebastian vettel!
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383. Posted By: Jed
Date: June 4th, 2012 @ 4:28 pm
Unfortunately it might be Vettel. If he wins, at least I will be happy to have a chance of winning some gadgets
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384. Posted By: BawnGP
Date: June 4th, 2012 @ 5:33 pm
ill say it 7 times
MSC MSC MSC MSC MSC MSC MSC
Michael (7 letters)
Will be the 7th winner this season
7th win at Canada for him
i lost 3 fingers in an accident (7 left)
but MSC will take this for sure
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385. Posted By: Kidza
Date: June 4th, 2012 @ 5:51 pm
Honestly, it could be anyone. Thanks to the tyres we don’t even know who is going to be quick in Canada. Nobody saw Red Bull winning Monaco after Barcelona, nobody saw Schumi getting pole either.
Based on performance in Barcelona though, I’d say that if Mclaren can get over their race pace (tyre) and pitstop issues, Hamilton should be strong once we get back to proper circuits from Silverstone onwards. As Valencia is also a high downforce high speed track, you’d think who ever does well there will be in good shape for the rest of the season as has been the case in all previous years where the winning team in Valencia have always gone on to win the constructor’s championship and the driver’s championship as well save for 2008.
Unfortunately, the tyres will dominate every race this season, so you can’t use the past to predict anything. Every race will be unpredictable right down to Inter Lagos. I just hope we get a championship fight somewhere along the way!
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386. Posted By: Roberto F
Date: June 4th, 2012 @ 5:56 pm
I believe it will be Vettel in Valencia. Canada I hope goes to Michael or Raikkonen, both wich deserve the win. But the first 2 time winner this year is going to be VETTEL.
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387. Posted By: Briggy
Date: June 4th, 2012 @ 7:39 pm
I’m going to go with Vettel. Not a fan of his, but I think there’ll be at least one more race where the Red Bull goes well and Seb does a race like so many from last season – gets pole, then follows it up with an easy win.
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388. Posted By: Ryan
Date: June 4th, 2012 @ 9:34 pm
Mark Webber, and for the WDC too.
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389. Posted By: John Snow
Date: June 5th, 2012 @ 11:59 am
Vettel. He’ll win in Valencia I think
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390. Posted By: April Jackson
Date: June 5th, 2012 @ 12:00 pm
Its got to be Vettel, Red Bull are slowly rising back to the top
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391. Posted By: Jimmy E
Date: June 5th, 2012 @ 1:05 pm
Nico Rosberg, with the form and car for Montréal.
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392. Posted By: David
Date: June 6th, 2012 @ 9:25 am
Alonso , its a season made for him where all drivers get a chance and the winner is the one who grabs the opportunities.
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393. Posted By: Paul J
Date: June 6th, 2012 @ 12:27 pm
Alonso
with one win already and his consistency so far this season, he must be the favouriteto get a second win.I think it will be a mistake from another team rather than an outright pace victory though.
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394. Posted By: anthony
Date: June 6th, 2012 @ 10:03 pm
well since this is a competition ill have to say schumi please
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395. Posted By: kc
Date: June 7th, 2012 @ 4:01 am
Webber
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396. Posted By: Alastair
Date: June 7th, 2012 @ 6:00 am
Webber
There will be 7 winners in 7 races then webber to take silverstone.
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397. Posted By: Gleb K.
Date: June 8th, 2012 @ 2:22 pm
Fernando Alonso
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398. Posted By: daniel mawby
Date: June 8th, 2012 @ 4:06 pm
The 1st 2 times winner: My heart wants it to be Frank’s Boy Maldonado or Jenson or Webber (in that order) but my head says it will be Alonso.
Which race is another interesting one – I’d say Michael or Lewis in Canada and then Alonso in Valencia.
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399. Posted By: KM
Date: June 9th, 2012 @ 12:46 pm
Heikki Kovalainen.
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