r the television networks to have maximum lead time and predictability | Forum
Mitglied wzh123
Apr 2 '19
Kimi Raikkonen believes pole position was there for the taking for Ferrari, after missing out by just over a tenth of a second to Nico Rosberg during qualifying in Belgium. Air Jordan Shoes Canada .Raikkonen, a four-time winner at Spa, made a slight mistake on each of his Q3 runs to leave him 0.166s adrift of Rosbergs time, meaning the Finn will start Sundays Belgian Grand Prix from third on the grid, behind Max Verstappen and Rosberg.Despite a much-improved performance from Ferrari in qualifying, Raikkonen was left disappointed to not have been able to claim his first pole since the 2008 French Grand Prix.Everything went as planned, including Q2, Raikkonen said. Obviously in Q3 I ran wide in the first run -- that wasnt ideal -- but the last lap was pretty good, even though I lost 0.2s on the last corner compared to my lap in Q2.Pole position was there for the taking and thats a bit disappointing. It was really close out there and it would have been nice to get pole. But the race is tomorrow and I think if we compare it with the previous two races this is a satisfying qualifying.The 2007 world champion played down the effect his errors had on his final qualifying position and admitted he cannot explain the reason behind Ferraris gains in its qualifying performance at Spa compared to the last few races.Not really, it didnt compromise it. But it would been easier without the first off, because that lap was also very good. On the last lap I lost 0.2s compared to my lap in Q2. For sure we had a chance to put it on pole and it would have been easier without going off in the first run. But thats how it goes.Its hard to say, but its nice to be so close but obviously wed rather be on pole position. I felt we had a good chance but I lost time in the last chicane. Is it the conditions? Its very hard with these conditions for the tyres.I dont know. If we knew it would be much easier to be in these positions all the time. Things have changed quite a few times this year, depending on circuits and conditions, so, who knows? Air Jordan Cheap Wholesale . Instead of dwelling on the negative, Oates focused on what was good about the clubs recent play. It worked. Air Jordan Canada Sale . 8 Iowa State on Saturday, sending the Cyclones to their third consecutive loss. The Longhorns (14-4, 3-2) got their biggest win of the season with their third in the row in the Big 12. http://www.canadaairjordan.com/ .J. Ellis hit two-run homers and the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 4-0 Saturday night. WASHINGTON -- Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he doesnt like that hell be going up against NFL games when he debates Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton this fall.Trump also says the league complained to him about the debate schedule in a letter.A spokesman for the NFL, however, said the league did not send a letter to the billionaire businessman.The independent, nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates serves as the debate sponsor and sets the participation criteria, dates, sites and formats of debates. The sites and dates for the 2016 debates were announced in September 2015.The commission did not consult with any political parties or campaigns in making these decisions, according to a statement issued Saturday.In an interview with ABCs Sunday show This Week, Trump was asked whether he would accept the commissions schedule.He replied: Well, Ill tell you what I dont like. Its against two NFL games. I got a letter from the NFL saying, This is ridiculous. Why are the debates against -- because the NFL doesnt want to go against the debates. Because the debates are going to be pretty massive, from what I understand, OK?Asked about Trumps assertion, NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy tweeted: While wed obviously wish the Debate Commission could find another night, we did not send a letter to Mr Trump.Two of the three debates scheduled in September and October will be televised during NFL games. On Sept. 26, the night of the first debate, ESPN will carry the Monday night game featuring the Attlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints. Air Jordan Cheap Authentic. On Oct. 9, the second debate will air opposite the Sunday night game featuring the?New York Giants and Green Bay Packers?on NBC.I dont know how the dates were picked. I dont know why those particular dates, Trump told ABC.The commission issued another statement on Sunday clarifying how it chooses debate dates.The Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) started working more than 18 months ago to identify religious and federal holidays, baseball league playoff games, NFL games, and other events in order to select the best nights for the 2016 debates, the statement said. It is impossible to avoid all sporting events, and there have been nights on which debates and games occurred in most election cycles. A debate has never been rescheduled as a result.As a point of reference, in a four-year period, there are four general election debates (three presidential and one vice presidential) and approximately 1000 NFL games.The CPD selects the debate dates a year in advance in order for the television networks to have maximum lead time and predictability in scheduling these extremely important civic education forums. The CPD believes the dates for the 2016 debates will service the American public well.Trump did say three debates were fine and that hed rather have three than one.Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. ' ' '
