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[DD]

This is interesting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYahKdG7ItY

An onboard lap on Schumacher's dream circuit.

 

[DrM]

This is interesting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYahKdG7ItY

An onboard lap on Schumacher's dream circuit.

More like uploader's dream circut

I expected Force India to be higher, but looks like they have different testing program

 

[Zeknurn]

Verstappen should get a penalty for that. He had no plans on getting out of the way.

 

[GrizzleBoy]

Verstappen, get a penalty.

lolololllol! Tell another one!

 

[RSP]

This is going to be the most boring race ever.

 

[spuckthew]

Hamilton looking rather mighty around here.

 

[Juicy Bob]

This is going to be the most boring race ever.

Thankfully it's Monza, so it'll all be over in about 20 minutes.

 

[brotkasten]

This is going to be the most boring race ever.

Yeah, I'm going to watch the first half hour tomorrow and then enjoy the weather, if it develops as expected. Otherwise it feels like a waste of time.

 

[Zaru]

This is going to be the most boring race ever.

Well, on the bright side, Merc arguably only had ONE trouble-free 1-2 -> 1-2 finish this season Hungary), so it's not like that's as common as in previous years.

 

[Upinsmoke]

Haha he's at it again.

 

[nekkid]

Verstappen should get a penalty for that. He had no plans on getting out of the way.

He then had the nerve to complain about a Renault almost sorta kinda getting in the way. Haha, what a prick.

 

[Zeknurn]

This is going to be the most boring race ever.

That's Monza for you. It's too bad they got the 3 year contract extension.



Mitch Evans is set to be unveiled as teammate to Adam Carroll at the new Jaguar Formula E team next week.

Evans is a good driver and he will do well with the Jaguar team.

 

[ramparter]

Well, on the bright side, Merc arguably only had ONE trouble-free 1-2 -> 1-2 finish this season Hungary), so it's not like that's as common as in previous years.

Yup and I want to see how will Rosberg react. Start could be good. I dont expect another Barcelona but one of the could force the other out. Between the two Mercs I choose Lewis to be the wdc any day but I dont want him to have it easy.

Edit: are we hating Monza now? True it doesnt help with Mercs advantage at the moment but Id never like to see this track go.

 

[RSP]

Sky sports has been discussing Vetstappen's behavior for two days now. Just shows how little there is to talk about really.

Maybe there will be an interesting battle for 5th - 10th betweem Williams, Force India and Red Bull.

 

[Zeknurn]

Chandok and Jones walking the paddock is a good feature. Channel 4 should keep doing it.

 

[Aiii]

He then had the nerve to complain about a Renault almost sorta kinda getting in the way. Haha, what a prick.

This is getting ridiculous, he informed his engineer he got blocked and his lap was compromised. His exact words: "I got blocked"

Yeah, what a dick.

There are plenty of things you cna rightfully complain about, no need to reach.

 

[Zeknurn]

Tobi Grüner @tgruener
F1 takeover by Liberty Media is getting serious. Does Ecclestone have to step down from his job as F1 boss? #AMuS

AMS F1 News @ams_formula1
Libery Media close to Formula 1 takeover. First money to be transferred next week. AMuS (in German): bit.ly/2bL4PwY #f1

Is Liberty Media good or bad?

 

[nekkid]

This is getting ridiculous, he informed his engineer he got blocked and his lap was compromised. His exact words: "I got blocked"

Yeah, what a dick.

There are plenty of things you cna rightfully complain about, no need to reach.

All you're doing, there, is making it more worthwhile ;-)

 

[Juicy Bob]

In fairness to Verstappen, he did at least gesture in apology to Rosberg when he passed him.

 

[Interferon]

Guys, is there anywhere I'll be able to watch a quali replay/rerun couple of hours after it?
Does anyone know if german RTL or british SKY do reruns?

 

[chadskin]

Is Liberty Media good or bad?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_Media

A 'US mass media' company. EH.

They own QVC. EH.

We'll see.

 

[Zeknurn]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_Media

A 'US mass media' company. EH.

They own QVC. EH.

We'll see.

At least it's not Rupert Murdoch.

 

[DrM]

Ferrari upgrade really did wonders lol
Mercedes is playing them like a fiddle

 

[brotkasten]

Ferrari upgrade really did wonders lol
Mercedes is playing them like a fiddle

They had an upgrade planned for this weekend?

 

[nekkid]

Ferrari upgrade really did wonders lol
Mercedes is playing them like a fiddle

They'll always have Singapore, I guess.

 

[Lach]

Fun speculations by Eddie. Most seem quite reasonable.

 

[chadskin]

At least it's not Rupert Murdoch.

True.

The full AMuS story mentions Liberty Media wants the sales of the broadcasting rights to become the main source of income to relieve the race organizers financially. That'll probably spell the end for F1 on free TV here in Germany and elsewhere. :/

 

[nekkid]

Fun speculations by Eddie. Most seem quite reasonable.

Fill us in, for those who'd prefer to read your words than listen to his voice.

 

[Hasney]

Fun speculations by Eddie. Most seem quite reasonable.

At the end when he said "And that just leaves seats at Manor and Sauber" I thought he was going to end with "And who the fuck wants to drive there?"

 

[Orgun]

Laudas story about him and Senna was great

 

[Lach]

Alsonso, Vandorne @ McLaren, Button retiring
Perez staying at FI (as Renault not going to win races next year)
Williams going for Nasr to keep sponsors.
Gutierrez on the fence.
Ocon to Renault (pretty safe bet)

 

[Zeknurn]

Fill us in, for those who'd prefer to read your words than listen to his voice.

Alonso or Kmag at Renault with Ocon.
Perez will stay at Force India
Nasr or Stroll will replace Massa
Guitireez needs to do something to keep his seat or Palmer(lol)/LeClerc will replace him.
Gasly will replace Kvyat.
Button to Williams will never happen.
Stoffel will finally get his seat at McLaren.

iirc.

 

[Dutch Gronk]

They had an upgrade planned for this weekend?

They have an update planned for next year

 

[brotkasten]

They have an update planned for next year

The biggest upgrade. The best upgrade. It's gonna be great.

 

[nekkid]

Alsonso, Vandorne @ McLaren, Button retiring
Perez staying at FI (as Renault not going to win races next year)
Williams going for Nasr to keep sponsors.
Gutierrez on the fence.
Ocon to Renault (pretty safe bet)

Alonso or Kmag at Renault with Ocon.
Perez will stay at Force India
Nasr or Stroll will replace Massa
Guitireez needs to do something to keep his seat or Palmer(lol)/LeClerc will replace him.
Gasly will replace Kvyat.
Button to Williams will never happen.
Stoffel will finally get his seat at McLaren.

iirc.

Cool, thanks.

 

[DrM]

They had an upgrade planned for this weekend?

Three last tokens used

 

[brotkasten]

Three last tokens used

That's quite funny. What a shit show that team is.

 

[Upinsmoke]

Martin Brundle comparing Ross Brawn to Marchionne. Apparently Ross brought everything together slowly and Marchionne bangs his fists on the desk.

Didn't know Brawn was CEO of Ferrari when he was there, interesting.

 

[Ruruja]

Hamilton's a beast.

 

[Upinsmoke]

That's quite funny. What a shit show that team is.

Why?

 

[GrizzleBoy]

Hamilton's a beast.

You know his engine troubles are over when he can go 1.2s faster than other teams in q1 without pushing.

 

[Ruruja]

You know his engine troubles are over when he can go 1.2s faster than other teams in q1 without pushing.

Good point, how many races has Rosberg's current engine done?

 

[Upinsmoke]

You know his engine troubles are over when he can go 1.2s faster than other teams in q1 without pushing.

1.2 second faster than Vettel who did he time on the soft tyre as opposed to the super soft. So not a true reflection.

 

[Zeknurn]

Wehrlein is outdriving that car. Well done.

 

[nature boy]

Alonso got lucky.

 

[Juicy Bob]

Wehrlein is outdriving that car. Well done.

Pfft. I qualified 14th in Bahrain in a Manor on F1 2016...

 

[GrizzleBoy]

Pfft. I qualified 14th in Bahrain in a Manor on F1 2016...

I won Bahrain in a Manor.

YEAH.

1.2 second faster than Vettel who did he time on the soft tyre as opposed to the super soft. So not a true reflection.

Lets see in Q3 then

Edi: Mercs going even faster on the slower tyre inQ2, probably still not even pushing..

 

[djplaeskool]

lol
Manor is IN THERE

 

[Lego Boss]

Ferrari upgrade really did wonders lol
Mercedes is playing them like a fiddle

Merc brakes are overheating.

Spoiler

says Toto

 

[Upinsmoke]

Should we expect Mercedes to lose some of that advantage next season or not?