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[Aiii]

This is the best race so far because no one knows who the fuck is going to win and how the strategies plays out.

It really is, fun stuff, thanks to Mercedes being idiots.

 

[djplaeskool]

Yo, they just replayed the Mercedes collision.
What the hell, man.

 

[dakun]

I wonder if Verstappen and kimi can go soft at the end and catch the two guys on medium. Probably not enough time

 

[Juicy Bob]

This is me trying to work out this race

 

[mclem]

Mercedes did it, Haas was close, and now Sauber almost taking each other out.

Maybe the Ferrari/Red Bull split strategies were just to make certain they weren't anywhere near each other?

 

[jey_16]

my money is on Max....

 

[andshrew]

I wonder if Verstappen and kimi can go soft at the end and catch the two guys on medium. Probably not enough time

There's no way they're pitting again.

 

[ramparter]

Can Kimi seize the day?

 

[darkinstinct]

I wonder if Verstappen and kimi can go soft at the end and catch the two guys on medium. Probably not enough time

They won't pit again.

 

[nny]

Maybe the Ferrari/Red Bull split strategies were just to make certain they weren't anywhere near each other?

That would be clever of them!

 

[PowerTaxi]

This race is great because I have no idea it'll end.

 

[djplaeskool]

20 Laps left and my mind and full of a whole bunch of fuck.
No clue how this is going to play out.

 

[DrM]

RIC is closing the gap

 

[kharma45]

Fernando

 

[Zeknurn]

Safety car? Would be great.

Actually no it wouldn't because it would be a get out of jail free card for both Verstappen and Kimi.

 

[Humidex]

Oh bugger, ALO out.

 

[Tempy]

Ah, Alonso.

/me shakes fist at Honda

 

[Deadman]

They are saying it will be hard for max to last 31 laps, but rai and vet have to last 30 and 28, so they won't be fast either

 

[Graphics Horse]

Alons-nooo

 

[Yagami_Sama]

Oh come on. POOR Alonso.

 

[Hasney]

I haven't been as excited for a race of strategies since refuelling was in place.

 

[brotkasten]

I think this is the most the camera was focused on the first four positions this season. Crazy race.

 

[Cheeseman Battitude]

Umbrella ready and waiting for Alonso.

 

[nny]

We should have a poll every few laps to predict the final positions...I have no clue.

SC?

 

[TCRS]

the power of memes

 

[dakun]

Safety car? Would be great.

Actually no it wouldn't because it would be a get out of jail free card for both Verstappen and Kimi.

A safety car with almost 20 laps to go would make this a crazy race to the end between 4 potential winners

 

[Upinsmoke]

I haven't been as excited for a race of strategies since refuelling was in place.

Yep it feels good

 

[Hasney]

Dammit, bring out the SC. Make this a straight shootout to the end.

 

[Yagami_Sama]

Raikkonen should win this race.

 

[Aiii]

Fucking 18-year-old leading a F1 race, ridiculous.

 

[mclem]

Hypothetical: You're Red Bull or Ferrari's strat guy. There's a safety car. Do you pit Verstappen/Raikkonen?

 

[DrM]

RIC is flying

 

[thenexus6]

Damn Alonso..

 

[Aiii]

Hypothetical: You're Red Bull or Ferrari's strat guy. There's a safety car. Do you pit Verstappen/Raikkonen?

Depends on where they are on track when the SC comes out.

 

[Leonsito]

Vettel is very slow in this stint, is he saving tyres or is he fucked?

 

[TCRS]

Fucking 18-year-old leading a F1 race, ridiculous.

an 18 year old driving a can of energy drink powered by a watch. this is the world we live in.

 

[DrM]

Kimi sliding like crazy

 

[Zeknurn]

Come on Kimi, show your brilliance again just once.

 

[TomServo]

Sky commentary blaming Rosberg. Of course, can't really trust them when it comes to Hamilton...

NBC isn't any better in the US. With the Hobbs and crew we're subjected to a bi-monthly Hamilton ballwashing as well.

 

[Hasney]

RIC is flying

Yeah, could be on for third if he doesn't lose too much behind Vettel. If he dispatches him quick, maybe get Kimi right at the death, but he's gonna be quick.

 

[aspiegamer]

Hypothetical: You're Red Bull or Ferrari's strat guy. There's a safety car. Do you pit Verstappen/Raikkonen?

I'm not sure either car has any soft tyres left to use. If yes? I'd flip a coin.

 

[Aiii]

Vettel is very slow in this stint, is he saving types or is he fucked?

Probably figures the two front runners have to pit and he'll get ahead regardless. He won't be wrong.

 

[John_B]

Verstappen and Raikkonen will be struggling on the last laps. Not sure how big a difference there will be between Ricciardo and Vettel.

It could go many ways.

 

[mclem]

Depends on where they are on track when the SC comes out.

Assume it's such that they slot in 25 seconds behind their current position, before any concertina effect.

 

[ramparter]

Cant believe this will actually be a battle between Max & Kimi.

 

[Aiii]

Assume it's such that they slot in 25 seconds behind their current position, before any concertina effect.

I'd keep them out if I expected the SC to last 4/5 laps. The savings on the tires might pay off for the two-stop.

 

[Lach]

Still doubting that VES and RAI will be able to end the race with those tires. Still can see this being Ricciardos race..

 

[brotkasten]

Who would've thought that Ferrari and Red Bull would be on par by Barcelona.

 

[dakun]

Kimi must be destroying his tires for the rest of the race

 

[DrM]

RAI is burning his tyres