The F1 Fanatic Predictions Championship is finely balanced with just three races left. And with little meaningful running at Suzuka on Friday it’s going to be even harder than ever to get those predictions right.
Guess the Japanese Grand Prix pole sitter and top three finishers below.
The prizes
First place prize
- An original F1 painting by Rob Ijbema
- Five F1 DVDs from Duke Video: “Formula One 1970: The uncrowned champion”, “Formula Villeneuve: A tribute to Gilles Villeneuve”, “The World’s Greatest F1 Cars”, “Champion: Hill” and “Nine Days in Summer”
- £60 to spend on F1 merchandise at Onpole.com
3x Runners-up prizes
- Copies of “Lotus Goes Turbo” DVDs from Duke Video
- £30 to spend on F1 merchandise at Onpole.com
Here’s how the game works:
1. Predictions have to be made before the beginning of final practice on Saturday.
2. Only one set of predictions per person.
3. You have to predict (a) Who will be on pole position and (b) What the top three finishers (three different drivers) will be.
4. Players score:
a. ten points for correctly guessing the pole sitter
b. ten points for naming one of the top three in their correct position, 25 for naming two of the top three and 50 for naming the whole top three correctly
c. five points for correctly naming any other driver in the top three (but not in the correct position)
5. Predictions must be entered as described below and either posted in a comment below or emailled to competition-at-f1fanatic.co.uk
6. Whoever scores the most points over the 15 races from round three (China) to 17 (Abu Dhabi) wins the grand prize.
7. In the event of a tie the winner will be determined by who picked to most race winners correctly, then second places finishers and so on.
8. In the event of a dispute the editor’s decision is final.
9. For the purposes of the competition the pole sitter is the driver who starts the original race from pole position. The race classification is that issued by the FIA.
See the current predictions championship scores
Having trouble making your predictions?
For those having problems predicting, it is because a check is made to prevent multiple predictions within a week. However, because of timezone issues and the fact the if you predicted later last time and early this time it falls within the week.
Two options:
1. Wait until this evening and try again.
2. Delete the cookie motorracingleague_2 in your browser. Depending on the browser there should be an option to find/print/delete cookies. If you don’t know what I’m talking about use option 1.
wasiF1
2nd October 2009, 8:17
Its tough to predict, if it rains then we may have some interesting result.
ianhaycox
2nd October 2009, 10:41
For those having problems predicting, it is because a check is made to prevent multiple predictions within a week. However, because of timezone issues and the fact the if you predicted later last time and early this time it falls within the week !!!
Two options:-
1. Wait until this evening and try again.
2. Delete the cookie motorracingleague_2 in your browser. Depending on the browser there should be an option to find/print/delete cookies. If you don’t know what I’m talking about use option 1.
djdaveyp
2nd October 2009, 8:24
it won’t let me do a prediction
Pole: Hamilton
1: Hamilton
2. Sutil
3. Button
Stephen Northcott
2nd October 2009, 8:26
Problems getting the prediction tool here as well..
Pole: BAR
1: HAM
2: BAR
3: RAI
jose
2nd October 2009, 8:57
pole: vettel
1:vettel
2:hamilton
3:button
simonrs
2nd October 2009, 9:04
simonrs
vettel
hamilton
vettel
webber
yep couldn’t get the form to appear either so hopefully predictions will be accepted like this as well!
Nick
2nd October 2009, 9:06
Pole: Vettel
1st: Vettel
2nd: Button
3rd: Kubica
David
2nd October 2009, 9:08
David
Vettel
Hamilton
Vettel
Sutil
Chalky
2nd October 2009, 9:21
Just put in my prediction and then read that Glock is unwell. :) Maybe I should read a bit more news first?
Obed
2nd October 2009, 9:32
Pole: Hamilton
1: Vettel
2: Hamilton
3: Liuzzi
graham228221
2nd October 2009, 9:34
As this one will be impossible to predict, and just about out of the championship running now, I’m going for an agressive and wild Alonso grand slam.
Macca
2nd October 2009, 9:41
It wont let me make a prediction either.
Macca25
Vettel
Vettel
Webber
Barrichello
Nik
2nd October 2009, 9:44
It wouldn’t let me make a prediction, so I tried to use a different browser, and now it’s come up as my Singapore predictions
Actual prediction:
VET
BET
WEB
BAR
Nik
2nd October 2009, 9:45
Oops, that’s
VET
VET
WEB
BAR
Daniel Popescu
2nd October 2009, 9:54
Pole: Hamilton
1st: Hamilton
2nd: Vettel
3rd: Barrichello
TomD11
2nd October 2009, 9:56
Predicition tool won’t work for me either.
TomD11
Hamilton
Hamilton
Vettel
Webber
steph90
2nd October 2009, 10:08
Can’t get prediction up either, just the bit where you put on the race but nothing else.
Steph90
steph_1990_@hotmail.co.uk
Hamilton
Hamilton
Vettel
Raikkonen
Nathan
2nd October 2009, 10:17
I seem to be having the same problem as everyone else.
Nathan89
Vettel
Vettel
Button
Raikkonen
Sridhar
2nd October 2009, 10:18
Pole: Hamilton
P1: Vettel
P2: Hamilton
P3: Sutil
DanThorn
2nd October 2009, 10:19
Ditto to all. Here’s mine:
DanThorn
Vettel
Webber
Vettel
Barichello
Hammer Time
2nd October 2009, 10:19
Pole: WEB
Top three:
HAM
BUT
SUT
Lee
2nd October 2009, 10:55
Lee Harrison
VET
HAM
VET
BAR
Dave M
2nd October 2009, 10:56
Dave M
Hamilton
Vettel
Hamilton
Webber
mp4-19b
2nd October 2009, 11:03
I hope that knock on the head for Massa hasn’t damaged his rationale . Very sad to hear him speak this. Even Hamilton was surprised.
David BR
2nd October 2009, 14:02
Rich Brazilians love feeling sorry for themselves as a way of working up a false sense of injustice when they in fact get everything on a plate. Try arguing with Massa that Hamilton was unfairly robbed of a sensational win at Spa in his favour thanks to Ferrari’s power over FIA. Wouldn’t even listen.
steph90
2nd October 2009, 14:15
Can’t really blame him to be honest, he can be a fiery character and it is true the results were influnced but it is how you cope with them and even if the crash hadn’t of happened who knows what the outcome of that race would have been.
lewis fans will defend his title, Massa’s will be split with scratching their heands thinking it should bee left alone or feeling completely robbed. Either way both deserved the title and it is a shame the actions of a few have taken some of the shine off a very impressive championship year.
David BR
2nd October 2009, 14:50
steph
OK but I have no sympathy for anyone who’d be happy to see an injustice done to someone else – Hamilton – so he himself could benefit. The TV coverage in Brazil mentioned Ferrari might have til November to appeal for the Singapore 2008 result to be rescinded due to fraud and the title given to Massa. Who says they won’t suddenly pursue this at the end of the season? (especially if Todt becomes FIA president???) Noises keep being made about this possibility. That would be ridiculously unsporting on numerous levels – not least because the real problem for Massa last year was Ferrari pit lane incompetence not Piquet. And a different result would have altered strategies and motivations for all the subsequent races. If Massa feels robbed, he should imagine how robbed Hamilton would feel if the title was taken from him. But he won’t imagine that because the issue isn’t justice but his own frustration at failing to land the title last year.
steph90
2nd October 2009, 18:21
True that would be horrible because a championship should never be settled in court, I think it will die down but I can understand his frustration (and I imagine Lewis must be too as his title is coming into question)
Ino
2nd October 2009, 14:46
I’m glad it’s not just me thinking that those comments were very strange and not like Massa at all. He also mentioned something about talking to lawyers about what they can do. I am surprised he thinks he would have a chance of being crowned World Champion a year later, and even more surprised that he would actually want to do it.
Sush Meerkat
2nd October 2009, 18:28
He’s a fiery latin, its in his blood to be angry when felt done wrong.
I pretty sure he said to Kimi when he joined that he’s not his team leader since he’s the newkid, so Kimi said yeah ok, if you beat me you get the leading car.
Salty
2nd October 2009, 11:07
Salty
Hamilton
Hamilton
Vettel
Barrichello
verstappen
2nd October 2009, 14:38
Wow, according to these predictions, Sutil can’t claim to be the underdog anymore…
He’s mentioned almost double as often as Raikkonen in these predictions
verstappen
2nd October 2009, 14:38
Wow, according to these predictions, Sutil can’t claim to be the underdog anymore…
Wen
2nd October 2009, 15:03
Wen
Vettel
Vettel
Hamilton
Barrichello
DMW
2nd October 2009, 15:09
Keith, can you give a run down of who is still arithmetically in the competition.
Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine)
2nd October 2009, 21:50
If you have a look at the current standings it’s anyone with 30 points or more:
https://www.racefans.net/2009/09/16/leaders-tied-in-predictions-championship/
So that’s 259 people by my reckoning!
IDR
2nd October 2009, 15:13
Not working for me either (firefox and Safari)
My predictions,
IDR
VET
VET
RAI
ALO
Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine)
2nd October 2009, 21:36
If you try it now it should work.
DMW
2nd October 2009, 15:19
DMW
ALO
HAM
RAI
ALO
UnicornF1
2nd October 2009, 16:30
it worked for me :D
Hallard
2nd October 2009, 17:17
Hallard
VET
BAR
HAM
RAI
JUGNU
2nd October 2009, 18:16
Not working for me either (Internet Explrer and Chrome)
My predictions:
JUGNU
Vettel
Glock
Vettel
Hamilton
Going for Toyota’s Maiden Win.
JUGNU
2nd October 2009, 18:20
Working now on Internet Explorer. Please don’t accept the prediction i have made in comments section.
Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine)
11th October 2009, 15:50
Yep your prediction entry worked, have ignored the ones you posted in the comments.
steph90
2nd October 2009, 18:23
keith I have added my prediction using the boxes now it is working, it is exactly the same I’m just trying to clear up and make sure no confusion.
:)Robert
2nd October 2009, 18:57
Hi Kieth I’m sorry about bothering you again but someone has used the name Robert which i have been using in championship again. I’m very sorry about this and will use a more unique name next year. Thank you
Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine)
2nd October 2009, 21:44
OK I’ve made the other Robert Robert2 again.
But yes, everyone please try to use something other than your first name as a username when you’re starting out! We’ll try to fix this problem for the next version of the predictions plugin.
brouard21
2nd October 2009, 19:37
Not working
brouard21
Vettel
Webber
Button
Rosberg
Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine)
2nd October 2009, 21:35
Am working on a fix, can you try submitting again please?
Bigbadderboom
2nd October 2009, 19:48
keith, still not working.
please advise.
Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine)
2nd October 2009, 21:30
I’ve just made a change at this end, can you try adding your predictions again please and let me know if it works.
Taypicala
2nd October 2009, 19:59
Taypicala
Sutil
Sutil
Vettel
Hamilton
dibble
2nd October 2009, 20:26
dibble
vettle
Alex-Ctba
2nd October 2009, 20:48
now it is time to try something different to get closer to leaders so Kovalainen is my bet for pole and podium. OMG hopefully I do not regret
Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine)
2nd October 2009, 21:46
Sorry for the problems with the predictions input everyone.
Ian’s explanation above is correct, but if you’re worried you’re not able to get your prediction in in time, please post a copy of it down here.
StrFerrari4Ever
2nd October 2009, 23:24
Mmm so it’s not working then better use the old method
Pole:Vettel
1st:Vettel
2nd:Webber
3rd:Buemi
Toro Rosso are darkhorses for me this weekend so should be a fantastic race as there’s been no dry running yet can’t wat!
rampante
2nd October 2009, 23:41
Rampante
VET
BAR
VET
HAM
Chua
3rd October 2009, 3:13
Chua
Vettel
Vettel
Webber
Raikkonen
Chua
3rd October 2009, 3:17
Urgh, don’t think I managed to get my prediction in after trying multiple times, so I finally put it here. Hope it’s accepted, Keith? :/
mar-E-o
3rd October 2009, 7:48
damn forgot about the time difference. Thought I would have time to do my prediction as I used to on saturday morning .Of wel my prediction but then of the record would have been
HAM
HAM
VET
RAI
Damon
3rd October 2009, 8:00
The same here!! I woke up and realized it’s JAPAN!!!
Damon
HAM
VET
RAI
HAM
Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine)
11th October 2009, 15:40
Unfortunately, because neither of you made your prediction before the deadline, I can’t add these. Sorry guys.
dibble
3rd October 2009, 14:21
keith know you probley not accept these but tryed for a hour last night with no avail.these were my predictions (honest)
vettel
vettle
hamilton
barrichello
(managed to get one post on but only came out with vettle and nothing else)
Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine)
11th October 2009, 15:40
This prediction has been added.
Mandev
3rd October 2009, 15:33
Everyone’s predictions seem to have disappeared. Is there any way of seeing them?
SaloolaS
8th October 2009, 19:28
When will we get the results?
Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine)
11th October 2009, 16:28
OK I’ve been through and manually added the predictions the system missed out. Those were from Stephen Northcott, Jose, simonrs, Nick, Macca, Daniel Popescu, TomD11, Nathan, Sridhar, DanThorn, Its Hammer Time, Lee, Dave M, IDR, Hallard, brouard21, Taypicala, StrFerrari4Ever, rampante, Chua and dibble.