Rate the race: 2011 Japanese Grand Prix
2011 Japanese Grand Prix
What did you think of the Japanese Grand Prix? Rate the race out of ten and leave a comment below:
Rate the 2011 Japanese Grand Prix out of ten
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BBT (@bbt) said on 9th October 2011, 8:52
8 for me.
Great drives from Button, Alonso, Vettel.
MSC leading a few laps.
Missed a little something I can’t put my finger on so dropped two points.
SimBri (@f1addict) said on 9th October 2011, 9:07
Your last sentence is exactly how I feel, gave it an 8 too. Maybe because Webber and Hamilton didn’t seem to challenge anyone that much?
JerseyF1 (@jerseyf1) said on 9th October 2011, 9:14
I thought that the safety car seemed fairly pointless and certainly far too long for its purpose. It luckily didn’t spoil the race.
Rits (@rits) said on 9th October 2011, 8:53
Good race but I gave it a 6 for the dreadful TV production. Missed 60% of the action..
socalf1fan (@socalf1fan) said on 9th October 2011, 9:12
The production was significantly worse than usual — I recall from previous years (I think) that there’s local production in Japan?
Made worse by the fact that we got delayed in the US due to Bathurst running over, so I couldn’t chat or watch live timing :(
Heck of a race though, especially for us Jenson fans!
Rits (@rits) said on 9th October 2011, 9:15
As far I can remember Japan and Brazil have local productions.. Not a very bright idea now.
verstappen (@verstappen) said on 9th October 2011, 9:16
Yeah it’s local. But it Has been even worse – watching Takagi, or what’s his name for almost entire race…
Tyson Evans (@bobtehblob) said on 9th October 2011, 9:25
Well Bathurst was an absolute doozie, so can’t complain to much about that!
socalf1fan (@socalf1fan) said on 9th October 2011, 9:28
I just wish I hadn’t seen the last two laps when I turned this race on… I’ve got 7 hours on my DVR to watch and I now know the ending :)
Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine) said on 9th October 2011, 9:28
If you want to talk Bathurst you can head over here:
Australian V8 Supercars
dirgegirl (@dirgegirl) said on 9th October 2011, 9:12
The TV director was lamentable, it’s true.
JerseyF1 (@jerseyf1) said on 9th October 2011, 9:17
I also had terrible breaking up and loss of sound during the race. I was worried the problem was with my decoder until the press conference was completely messed up and the BBC put up the apology for picture problems.
Rits (@rits) said on 9th October 2011, 9:23
I was watching it on ESPN Star as I’m in India at the mo, no audio or video issues here, but, we were talking about the TV production, as in what’s being shown. They missed more than half the action, not showing the right thing at the right time.
latina (@latina) said on 9th October 2011, 8:54
Maclaren never gets the right moment to send in their drivers to the pit for a tyre change. When vettel needs fresh pairs he goes straight in, but why leave Hamilton out there for almost everyone to catch up with him , including Filipe before he is called in? The incident involving Lewis and Felipe was absolutely avoidable.
zippyone (@zippyone) said on 9th October 2011, 10:00
Yep I too have noticed that this season – they just seem to react to Red Bull/Ferrari stops and hardly ever seem to pit first or try a different approach.
dirgegirl (@dirgegirl) said on 9th October 2011, 8:54
8 for me – fantastic to see JB win, great chase at the end which had me on the edge of the sofa, brilliant defence from Alonso, some great passes further down the grid. Woo hoo!
Steph (@) said on 9th October 2011, 8:56
8 it was great but the stewards annoyed me as I expected a penalty for Ham and there was a little while near the start where things seemed a bit quiet. I still loved it though
latina (@latina) said on 9th October 2011, 9:00
You expected a penalty for Ham, What about for Vettel against Button at the beginning of the race or, Schumacher against whatever his name is when the SC was out.
Try to be fair. This is sport. You don’t have any personal issues with Ham, so try to be fair.
Steph (@) said on 9th October 2011, 11:27
I said in another article I didn’t like Seb’s move at all and I’m so sick of people crying that people aren’t balanced because of who they support. It happens all of the time now. Ham’s incident was more severe and it was exactly the same as Spa imo and I gave him the benefit of the doubt for that because it was one of those things but while one’s a mistake two is foolish.
And thanks for the advice but I always try to be fair. When I comment it isn’t about who I like (unless I give a little hurray and admit I support them or whatever) it’s about what I think was fair, who did well and what I feel was right or wrong etc.
damonsmedley (@damonsmedley) said on 9th October 2011, 12:48
@latina You obviously don’t realise that @Steph is probably the least partisan person on this entire website.
Actually, I’m willing to bet none of us on here do. But most people know right from wrong when they see it, and Hamilton certainly was at fault on this occasion. Okay, again.
JerseyF1 (@jerseyf1) said on 9th October 2011, 9:19
I was surprised HAM didn’t get a penalty, not because he should have but just because the stewards seem to be after him most of the time.
I thought Vettel was lucky to get away with the push at the start which was clearly both deliberate and dangerous, if that had been Shumi or Hamilton there would have been an outcry and probably a penalty.
Alex Bkk (@alex-bkk) said on 9th October 2011, 8:59
An 8 for me because it was Suzuka. A 10 for Alonso, he was incredible.
latina (@latina) said on 9th October 2011, 9:03
+1
Dizzy-A (@david-a) said on 9th October 2011, 8:59
Fitting that the three best drivers of the season filled out the podium, plus so many great performances over the weekend.
It was Button’s best overall weekend this season, pretty much flawless today, and only denied a first Mclaren pole by quali-king Seb. Fernando superbly fought to the end, proving like Seb, why he’s such a worthy double champ.
The two Mercs and Perez were the other standouts. Schumi beat Massa’s Ferrari, when 7th should have been the best possible result. Rosberg took a well deserved point from 23rd, while Perez got his head down and got a great result despite the attention on his teammate. Honourable mention to Sutil for the overtakes, almnost made me wish the points went down to 11th! :P
9/10 for me, thanks to the close battle between the top three teams, plus numerous battles down the field.
Kingshark (@kingshark) said on 9th October 2011, 9:00
9/10
Only China and Canada were better this year.
Stefanauss (@stefanauss) said on 9th October 2011, 9:02
Less actions that you would expect from the cars being so close. But good race, I give it a 7, but the last laps were worth of more of that.
Eggry (@eggry) said on 9th October 2011, 9:02
9 for me
AndresM (@andresm) said on 9th October 2011, 9:04
It.has.been BEAUTIFUL
9/10
Martin Rasmussen (@floptickle) said on 9th October 2011, 9:06
I gave it a 10.
The most exciting race this season. And with the pit strategies, it was like watching a race from the late 90′s! Simply incredible!
KaIIe (@kaiie) said on 9th October 2011, 9:08
5/10. One of the most boring races this year. After the SC period nothing happened. DRS was too much sometimes (Hamilton passing Massa), and didn’t work at all at times (Vettel vs Alonso). A couple of good moves due to the tyres.
Martin Rasmussen (@floptickle) said on 9th October 2011, 9:10
Errr? Didn’t you watch the race? :P
Alex Bkk (@alex-bkk) said on 9th October 2011, 9:10
Agreed the SC was a bit over the top… but that was a solid eight on the scale.
CarolinaBlue704 (@carolinablue704) said on 9th October 2011, 9:13
You must have watched a replay of Valencia.
JerseyF1 (@jerseyf1) said on 9th October 2011, 9:22
How can you complain that DRS was both too much and not effective – just an excuse to complain?
Mike (@mike) said on 9th October 2011, 10:11
Well, obviously it should be adjusted as the race unfolds to create potential but not allow for easy overtaking all while not being artificial. :D
Of course. I’m being sarcastic. DRS was good.
Rits (@rits) said on 9th October 2011, 10:35
I gave it very harsh 6 due to the TV production, but you’re on a whole new level here!
It wasn’t boring in the least bit. No overtakes? I’m not sure what you watched..
brum55 said on 9th October 2011, 9:12
Brilliant race, great stuff from Button, Alonso and of course Vettel
verstappen (@verstappen) said on 9th October 2011, 9:12
I gave an 8. Entertaining, but no overtake on track for lead. Hm, maybe should’ve given à 9.
Oh and good stewarding!
Alex Bkk (@alex-bkk) said on 9th October 2011, 9:18
A solid 8 is better than a maybe nine. Martin must have a dog in this fight ;)
JerseyF1 (@jerseyf1) said on 9th October 2011, 9:26
I think that the stewarding was good – generally the stewards this year seem to be too happy to give out penalties and fail to understand that sometimes in F1 cars are going to come together, drivers make mistakes, and drivers don’t want to lose places. I think a more hands off approach and let the drivers get on with it is the best way.