GrizzleBoy
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Should be in a car though, not a commentary box. Shame.
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Should be in a car though, not a commentary box. Shame.
GrizzleBoy
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Why not? GP2 champ.
KillerMan91
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Damn Kimi got close to the pole. Would have been first for him since 2008 French GP.
Psychotext
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What a total embarrassment.
Cheeseman Battitude
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Lewis really needs to keep his nose clean this time. Starting China from the grid was a poor decision IMO and went badly wrong. He should hang back at the start, maybe allow Alonso past into turn 1. Then when the McLaren blows up on the way to Eau Rouge he'll get the place back. After that, wait another lap until they're all in single file for the afternoon and then pick them off.
Hamilton and keeping noses clean are two things that do not go together. He will be gunning for at least 14th before the first lap is over.
Psychotext
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Probably wants to get a few places up the straight after Raidillon.
If we're lucky Grojean will wipe out half of the front runners again (including Rosberg) and we'll be blessed (lol) with a cracking race.
(As long as no-one gets hurt ofc.)
nekkid
It doesn't matter who we are, what matters is our plan.
Don't correct yourself. You were right the first time.
Darkest timeline.
Goldrusher
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Just got back from a scorching hot Saturday afternoon at the track.
.Your first view:
A little closer:
Eau Rouge itself:
Huge crowds everywhere:
Pouhon:
From the hillside:
Scaling the mountain:
Pretty much the top:
You can get this close:
Rivage:
Psychotext
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Nice
Bit of cloudy weather and thunderstorms going past now. Tomorrow should be about 25 with clouds, so the track temperature should be well below the 40 degrees they were at qualifying start today and during the GP sessions. Might prove interesting with regards to the SS performance.
The supersoft performance is more due to the very high mandatory tyre pressures from the sounds of things.
Heat increases the tire pressure, and since Belgium is normally a lot colder, the teams got caught out by the US wearing so quickly, from what I understood.
Mind you, it won't be a huge difference, but they might get a lap or two more out of them than they expected.
A Fish Aficionado
I am going to make it through this year if it kills me
Happy 40th Webahh.
look at this classy motherfucker.
look at this classy motherfucker.
Lower temps also means that teams will be able to extend their stints on softs
PdotMichael
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So long Charles isn't king of England.
Myoclonic Jerk
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So, is everyone ready emotionally for Kimi's win today?
13+ seconds gap to a Redbull is my prediction
13+ seconds gap to a Redbull is my prediction
Myoclonic Jerk
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It could be a possibility. Looking at Kimi's sector times (s1 3rd, s2 2nd, s3 2n) the overall pace is there and we know Kimi can drive very consistent. But... He'll have stay out of harms way, being positioned one place behind Max on the grid, we might get a temperamental battle if Max can't pass Nico in the opening stage. And even then he has to get past the Merc. And on top of that, hasn't the Ferrari had notoriously bad tire management this season? Tires seem a more important factor than ever at Spa.
Like I said, I see the possibility, but I wouldn't count on it.
A Fish Aficionado
I am going to make it through this year if it kills me
Plus there is also a factor of 'lets screw Kimi tactic at Ferrari.
And their pace on softs was not nearly as impressive as on supersofts and they suffered with huge degradation. Plus I do not think that they even tried mediums.
If temps stay as high as on Friday and Saturday, I expect quite crazy race.
Markelov not amused. Flips Sirotkin the bird. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vlNzPC89rI
Well, it is 31 degrees Celsius in Spa right now, with clear sky and temperature is still rising.
So much for 'much cooler' temps. Unless a lone storm sweeps the circut in next 90 minutes, I do not think that will get much cooler - tarmac keeps the temperature for quite some time
Oh and looks like Lewis will have to start from the pitlane due to gearbox replacement, but they can change his setup because of that
So much for 'much cooler' temps. Unless a lone storm sweeps the circut in next 90 minutes, I do not think that will get much cooler - tarmac keeps the temperature for quite some time
Oh and looks like Lewis will have to start from the pitlane due to gearbox replacement, but they can change his setup because of that
SictorVullivan
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Hamilton not starting from pitlane now.
Fox Mulder
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You know Ferrari will fuck it up somehow.
brotkasten
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If there is a slight chance of them winning anything, their strategy will make sure to ruin that.
Cheeseman Battitude
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RIP his front wing.
I doubt it for Nico. Hamilton on the other hand, will be an exciting climb to the top.
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