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[Tempy]

They should change this fastest lap rule to match GP2 - You only get points for fastest lap if you're in the top 10 (or top 8 in the sprint race).

 

[McNum]

Remember when Manors were 2-4 seconds slower than the second slowest car last year and some people were saying why they even bother with racing in F1?

That's why you should never rule anyone out, it's Formula 1 racing and anything can happen. What a great result by Pascal and whole Manor team, to achieve that much in 12 months of time is amazing achievement.

Hopefully Sauber can do similar turnaround with new investment, because we know from 2012 or 2013 they know their stuff.

Yeah, for all the Mercedes drama, this is nice to see. Well done Manor! Never give up, never surrender!

Actually, if there's one thing that annoys me a little about F1 in general these days, it's people finding an excuse to retire the car 5-10 laps early if they're behind. This is the number one racing series in the world? I get why, you have a limited amount of engines, so if you can save 5-10 laps in a race that isn't going to get you points, anyway, it's a fine strategic call. So... there needs to be a rule that incentivises actually finishing the race.

It's kind of why I like Le Mans. They try to make it home. Engine dead, running on electric backup only? If it CAN reach the pit, it WILL reach the pit and get fixed. That's racing spirit. Formula 1 just doesn't have that anymore. Fight to the finish or stay home!

Look at Manor up there. They fought to the finish today and got P10. That's how you do it!

 

[Gareth Bale]

Thread proves that being an F1 fan doesn't necessarily mean you know much about racing.

It's less about that and a bit more about one driver I reckon

Which is fine to be fair, you don't have to like everyone. And you can have legitimate reasons for not liking a driver or a team. But it doesn't look great for their understanding of the sport when you go to the lengths some people have gone to today.

And it makes a lot of discussions pointless because the conclusion is driven by bias and the logic is something to worry about later

 

[GHG]

I think we found Rosberg's replacement in Formula E.

 

[Tempy]

I wonder if Buemi is waiting until the period kicks in where he can use Fan Boost. Might have to wait a while.

(Watch Prost accidentally take his fastest lap away )

 

[Zeknurn]

Buemi has got this. It's too bad we got robbed of a race for the win but I think Buemi would've pulled away with ease had the collision not happened.

 

[DrM]

They are overclocking Buemi's car

meanwhile in Austria

 

[chadskin]

They are overclocking Buemi's car

MSI Afterburner to the rescue.

 

[DrM]

Guys at Qualcomm must be happy today

 

[Hasney]

Lol, they just can't get a clear run for this fastest lap at all.

 

[nature boy]

Sad race, main contenders in the pits waiting to set the fastest lap.

Di Grassi needs to be penalized.

 

[DrM]

Haha, this is top comedy gold

 

[massivekettle]

Intent is the same, can't brake the laws of physics.

Intent isn't the same at all... lol

 

[BearPawB]

Put some bumpers on these cars next time

 

[Zeknurn]

Never change Formula E. I dread the day when some teams starts pulling ahead.

 

[Tempy]

Here we go.

 

[nature boy]

Intent isn't the same at all... lol

AHAHA of course not.

Japan and Austin 2015 were innocent mistakes.

 

[Hasney]

Di Grassi's lap has been deleted? This is fucking mad.

 

[BearPawB]

Di Grassi's lap has been deleted? This is fucking mad.

If they want to DQ him they should just DQ him instead of this cloak and dagger stuff

 

[Zeknurn]

I have no idea what's going on.

 

[Hasney]

If they want to DQ him they should just DQ him instead of this cloak and dagger stuff

Apparently they're saying it wasn't deleted? Commentators saying it might have been a fan boost lap, but they have no idea either.

 

[BearPawB]

Apparently they're saying it wasn't deleted? Commentators saying it might have been a fan boost lap, but they have no idea either.

Yeah, it seems like us fans aren't the only ones that are confused

 

[chadskin]

Brillant lap by Buemi, he's got this.

 

[Tempy]

Apparently they're saying it wasn't deleted? Commentators saying it might have been a fan boost lap, but they have no idea either.

Maybe he misread his display.

 

[Tempy]

Longest qualifying session ever.

 

[Zeknurn]

Whoa, what a brave overtake by D'Ambrosio.

 

[Moozo]

Have they repaired Buemi's first car or are you allowed to charge in the pits? Suddenly got a lot more energy again

 

[Hasney]

After the race investigation? Madness.

 

[Tempy]

PFFFFF

 

[DrM]

Five hundreds of the second... incredible

 

[BearPawB]

So can anyone verify if you are allowed to recharge a car during the race?
I've heard differing things

 

[Tempy]

Di Grassi giving up.

 

[Mastah]

What a farcial end to the championship, disgusting.

 

[DrM]

Di Grassi giving up.

And Buemi nailed that lap

 

[Hasney]

That was fun as hell. I like the craziness.

 

[GrizzleBoy]

16:58
Mercedes have delayed Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton's scheduled media briefing this evening.

We understand that, as of ten minutes ago, the Merc duo were still in front of the stewards.



From three minutes ago.

 

[Tempy]

Interviews with Buemi and Di Grassi going to be somewhat awkward.

 

[Lach]

That was a crazy Formula E finale.

Really happy for Buemi (I hope there's nothing more coming around the corner)!

 

[Zeknurn]

Congrats to Buemi for winning the championship. A superior car aside, he definitely deserves it.

Di Grassi was the faster driver overall this season but the disqualifications and mistakes cost him. Hopefully he will be back stronger next season.

 

[Mastah]

Congrats Buemi for barely winning championship in a Mercedes of Formula E. Congrats di Grassi for almost taking your title rival out, Schumi would be proud.

Geez, motorsport can be beautiful, but today it was simply ugly :/

 

[Moozo]

Di Grassi only one DNF off the points

Edit: or not. But several were on 0% when they crossed the line

 

[nature boy]

Stewards are still deciding the F1 last lap?

 

[Juicy Bob]

So Sebastien BueMiserables won.

Fuck this.

 

[Aiii]

What a great weekend for racing. Shame Buemi won, but after what Lucas pulled, well he deserves it.

 

[chuckddd]

EDIT: How is Buemi not entering the pits with a missing rear wing?

The sad truth of the matter is that the cars are so slow that the wings mean fuck all. They're just for show.

 

[Zeknurn]

I wonder if Buemi will make that rumoured jump to Renault and take a second shot at F1 or if he will defend his title in Formula E. I'd rather see the latter since it would be a waste for him to mill about at the back of the grid in F1 while Renault goes nowhere.

 

[Orbis]

The sad truth of the matter is that the cars are so slow that the wings mean fuck all. They're just for show.

Does make me laugh. But to be fair they are hitting the nail on the head in terms of how to generate interest in a new racing series. In a few years the technology will mean they'll last an entire race on one charge, they'll be much faster, and more money in the sport will mean they can start throwing in some proper race tracks.

 

[frontieruk]

From what I can see here, Hamilton is fully off the brakes when he turns in, Rosberg is still on them which may explain why he goes straight. You can also see Hamilton is full on his brakes to stop him hitting Rosberg as he comes back on track.

 

[dalin80]

Still no stewards decision? Would have thought this would be a pretty straight forward one.

 

[Lach]

The sad truth of the matter is that the cars are so slow that the wings mean fuck all. They're just for show.

I think it was just them weighing out all the options, as behind the safety car there was no immediate need to pit.