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[brotkasten]

The problem, at least from my point of view, are the expectations on Verstappen. I feel like people won't give him enough time to get accustomed to the situation and if he's not going to crush it day one, it won't be seen as a worthwhile trade.

"Look at little Wonderboy here. Not even in the top 5. Should've kept Kvyat".

I don't actually care if he does well or not, but it seems as unfair as booting Kvyat for the two racing incidents.

 

[DD]

The problem, at least from my point of view, are the expectations on Verstappen. I feel like people won't give him enough time to get accustomed to the situation and if he's not going to crush it day one, it won't be seen as a worthwhile trade.

"Look at little Wonderboy here. Not even in the top 5. Should've kept Kvyat".

I don't actually care if he does well or not, but it seems as unfair as booting Kvyat for the two racing incidents.

Red Bull knows very well that he probably won't be on the same pace as the both Danys. They're preparing this to happen in 2017, and that's when things will probably get hard for Ricciardo, cuz if he keeps beating Max, well, that's because he's more experienced. But if Max beat Daniel, well, he's a brilliant driver!

Dan should look for another seat ASAP, IMO.

 

[DrM]

Ocon will drive on Barcelona test on the first day for Renault and on the second day for Mercedes
Williams will have their young protege Lynn in the car on day one.

Good. Say what you will about the Red Bull Ring but it's hardly a particularly exhilarating race track.

You are correct, it is fairly basic (but it is the nearest F1 track to me )

Elevation changes are what is making this track great

Here is a bit about track history and you can see old layout, which they will probably try to rebuild - they already paved a part of the track straight out of the first corner and they did some groundwork at hairpin on the top of the hill (third corner). Another possibility is with going left on the hairpin down through the forest and back up around and then switch to the track at the beginning of upper straight.

 

[Dutch Gronk]

I feel like Mercedes is going to absolutely poop all over everybody in Barcelona this week.

#BoldPredictions

 

[brotkasten]

I feel like Mercedes is going to absolutely poop all over everybody in Barcelona this week.

#BoldPredictions

No trust in the yearly amazing Barcelona upgrade from Ferrari, eh?

 

[hadareud]

I very much doubt that they will change the layout of Spielberg significantly, certainly to nothing like what the old Österreichring was.

They barely got the permissions to re-open it with the track as it is now, there's virtually no way that they'd be allowed to make drastic changes to the track.

 

[Dutch Gronk]

No trust in the yearly amazing Barcelona upgrade from Ferrari, eh?

I want to believe so bad.

 

[scorcher59]

No trust in the yearly amazing Barcelona upgrade from Ferrari, eh?

Hahahahaha a staple of seasons past "Ooh doggie just you wait 'till Barcelona son for sure!"

 

[Dutch Gronk]

Hahahahaha a staple of seasons past "Ooh doggie just you wait 'till Barcelona son for sure!"

Just wait until you see them next year at Barcelona, fam

 

[brotkasten]

Just wait until you see them next year at Barcelona, fam

Next year is going to be amazing.

 

[Dutch Gronk]

Next year is going to be amazing.

Gonna break all the records.

Spoiler

I'm so sick and tired of the same old bullshit every fucking year!!!!!! How can a team with their resources perform like such an insane bunch of incapable buffoon butts ;_;

 

[ElTorro]

It's not even that they are doing a bad job. Ferrari has been better than the rest of the field quite often over the last seasons, except for one other team. Their only issue is that there is always one other single team that somehow manages to completely dominate them. #ForeverNo2

 

[Dutch Gronk]

It's not even that they are doing a bad job. Ferrari has been dominating the rest of the field quite often over the last seasons. Their only issue is that there is always one other single team that somehow manages to completely dominate them. #ForeverNo2

#TheBarrichelloCurse

 

[Zaru]

It's not even that they are doing a bad job. Ferrari has been better than the rest of the field quite often over the last seasons, except for one other team. Their only issue is that there is always one other single team that somehow manages to completely dominate them. #ForeverNo2

The Schumacher years made me forget that their only other champion driver since 1979 was Raikkönen, and that was with a lot of luck. Other than that, they've placed second in the constructor's championship a whopping 9 times in that timespan, and third for 8 times.

Alonso probably wanted to repeat Schumacher's story. But their difference was the 5th season, where Schumacher finally clinched a championship while Alonso only slipped further away. That must've broken him.

I wonder how long Vettel will last. Maybe the new regulations will mix things up enough to give him a real chance, but who'd bet their money on that at this point?

 

[DD]

#TheBarrichelloCurse

Good to see that blowing on their own faces.

 

[brotkasten]

Part of me always thinks "at least they're not as bad as McLaren", but then I realize that it doesn't matter where you finish, if you're not winning. Might as well battle with the Manor.

 

[scorcher59]

Part of me always thinks "at least they're not as bad as McLaren", but then I realize that it doesn't matter where you finish, if you're not winning. Might as well battle with the Manor.

Heh last night I was watching an old Enzo Ferrari Interview and he pretty much said the exact same thing...
Why second place doesn't matter? Because we need winners, we don't need second or third place

 

[PdotMichael]

No trust in the yearly amazing Barcelona upgrade from Ferrari, eh?

I hope it includes an armour package for Vettel.

 

[DrM]

No trust in the yearly amazing Barcelona upgrade from Ferrari, eh?

There won't be huge upgrade from Ferrari, their engine upgrade was moved to Russia. Probably they will have some new aero stuff.
We will see a lot of new stuff from teams in Canada though.

I very much doubt that they will change the layout of Spielberg significantly, certainly to nothing like what the old Österreichring was.

They barely got the permissions to re-open it with the track as it is now, there's virtually no way that they'd be allowed to make drastic changes to the track.

Well, since the Red Bull has the ownership, everything is possible (€€€&#8364. Probably not until 2018, but I think that they will extend the track to get endurance race, either 6 hours of Spielberg or even part of WEC calendar.

 

[hadareud]

Oh they have the money. But there's all sorts of local opposition to the track and they would need planning permission if they want to make any significant changes and they are not likely to get it.

 

[sp3ctr3]

Heh last night I was watching an old Enzo Ferrari Interview and he pretty much said the exact same thing...
Why second place doesn't matter? Because we need winners, we don't need second or third place

Wasn't it Senna who said that finishing second is just the first person to lose

 

[darkinstinct]

That's quite the layer of asphalt. Street is even higher than the sidewalk afterwards. Baku is not messing around. It will all be removed after the race.

 

[Lach]

I just remembered that New Jersey race that was announced a few years ago. Is this dead or just indefinetly postponed?

 

[Mastah]

Dead. Speaking of dead things:

Toro Rosso ‏@ToroRossoSpy 6m6 minutes ago

Seat fitting in Faenza: done ✅ @Dany_Kvyat soon on his way to #SpanishGP ��������

Yeah, this is the same stare:

 

[DrM]

I just remembered that New Jersey race that was announced a few years ago. Is this dead or just indefinetly postponed?

As good as dead

 

[Juicy Bob]

Never could see it happening to begin with anyway. Realistically.

 

[xrnzaaas]

That's quite the layer of asphalt. Street is even higher than the sidewalk afterwards. Baku is not messing around. It will all be removed after the race.

Geez doing this every year seems like a lot of (expensive) work. It's not like with Monaco where you "only" have to worry about setting up barriers and stands.

 

[DrM]

Geez doing this every year seems like a lot of (expensive) work. It's not like with Monaco where you "only" have to worry about setting up barriers and stands.

Money is not a problem there

 

[Mastah]

"I am confident," Marchionne said during the presentation of the new Alfa Romeo Giulia in Balocco, Italy.

"Sunday will be an important day. So far, much of it was down to bad luck, but the season has just begun.

"I expect us to win shortly, starting with Spain," he said.

http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/marchionne-expects-ferrari-to-start-winning-in-spain-735203/

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[Staab]

Ferrari Barcelona upgrade hype is getting to me, putting up Vettel as winner for my predictions !

LEZZZZ GOOOO!

 

[GrizzleBoy]

Ferrari Barcelona upgrade hype is getting to me, putting up Vettel as winner for my predictions !

LEZZZZ GOOOO!

Don't forget the merc winning 1-2 in your predictions with one of them blowing up and the other setting fastest lap ever recorded with only 1ml of fuel over the legal limit at the end of the race in what was a difficult, critical time and the car almost never finished the race etc etc etc etc

 

[Aiii]

So if Ferrari are going to be winning races, and Red Bull are going to be winning races, and Rosberg wins every race, are we gonna need a bigger podium to fit all the winners?

 

[Dutch Gronk]

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Ferrari Barcelona upgrade hype is getting to me, putting up Vettel as winner for my predictions !

LEZZZZ GOOOO!

 

[ElTorro]

Ferrari Barcelona upgrade hype is getting to me, putting up Vettel as winner for my predictions !

LEZZZZ GOOOO!

In ernest, I am expecting Ferrari to win a few races, just like last season. Maybe even more than three. Their car is pretty good in race trim. However, I'll eat my hat if the Mercs don't retain their dominance throughout the season.

 

[Zeknurn]

@tgruener: Unfortunately Vettel is not invited to FIA press conference in Spain. But at least Kvyat, Verstappen & Sainz are. (+ Alonso & Magnussen)
@tgruener: Did I forget Hamilton? He is also invited to the press conference. So it's Hamilton, Magnussen, Alonso, Kvyat, Verstappen & Sainz. #AMuS

I bet Sainz is going to be laughing internally.

I just remembered that New Jersey race that was announced a few years ago. Is this dead or just indefinetly postponed?

It's going to happen when Trump is elected. #makef1greatagain

 

[Aiii]

I bet Sainz is going to be laughing internally.

For being passed over for a Red Bull seat or for having to answer questions about this alleged blood feud that's supposed to have happened in TR?

 

[nature boy]

I just remembered that New Jersey race that was announced a few years ago. Is this dead or just indefinetly postponed?

Died almost immediately after it was announced.

 

[stryke]

two drivers from the same team? that's rare

can't wait for this press conference

 

[ramparter]

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Ferrari found their Wax Free Vanilla

 

[nature boy]

The problem, at least from my point of view, are the expectations on Verstappen. I feel like people won't give him enough time to get accustomed to the situation and if he's not going to crush it day one, it won't be seen as a worthwhile trade.

"Look at little Wonderboy here. Not even in the top 5. Should've kept Kvyat".

I don't actually care if he does well or not, but it seems as unfair as booting Kvyat for the two racing incidents.

What are the legitimate expectations for a driver that skipped junior categories and in a year and a few races is promoted to a senior team? Seriously, if the premise is he is so talented, why can't we expect him to be competitive with Ricci at worst in a couple races?

 

[Mastah]

 

[Elvin Atombender]

I don't think I can handle that press-conference. I'm feeling so awkward just thinking about it that I'm starting to sweat.

 

[Zaru]

I bet Sainz is going to be laughing internally.

Someone please tell me where I can watch that conference

 

[Chuck]

I don't think I can handle that press-conference. I'm feeling so awkward just thinking about it that I'm starting to sweat.

Yeah awkwardness like that is tough to chew. All the bullshit they're prepping saying instead of the honest "We don't want to lose Verstappen"

 

[Aiii]

This is probably the best thing you'll see today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDkJNK9fdtY

 

[DrM]

Mercedes is bringing huge upgrade package to Barcelona, new floor, rear wing and FW modifications are rumored.

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He must tell shareholders something positive.

I fully expect first rolling heads in Maranello if they don't win in next three races

 

[scorcher59]

Mercedes is bringing huge upgrade package to Barcelona, new floor, rear wing and FW modifications are rumored.



He must tell shareholders something positive.

I fully expect first rolling heads in Maranello if they don't win in next three races

Short of Mercedes AMG Petronas blowing up i find that very unlikely

 

[Psychotext]

Mercedes is bringing huge upgrade package to Barcelona, new floor, rear wing and FW modifications are rumored.

It's part of their plan to make the car slower, just in case.

 

[xrnzaaas]

This is probably the best thing you'll see today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDkJNK9fdtY

I was afraid there for a second that he'll say Nico.... Rosberg. ;p

 

[Mastah]

This is probably the best thing you'll see today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDkJNK9fdtY

I prefer action over words

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VIg88o1plM