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[RaySpencer]

I mean, we all know that Lewis let Nico win this one anyway. Since it was Nico's 200th GP, Lewis wanted to give him a present.


We all know this to be true.

 

[Line_HTX]

I would love to see Yipes do commentary on NBCSN, LMAO

 

[brotkasten]

I mean, we all know that Lewis let Nico win this one anyway. Since it was Nico's 200th GP, Lewis wanted to give him a present.


We all know this to be true.

Lewis is so blessed, he didn't need more than P3 anyway.

 

[spuckthew]

Marc's brake issues seemed like non-issues in the end. I mean, the guys in the wall obviously know what's what, but my gut tells me Hamilton could have afforded to save less and challenge for second at least.

 

[Ty4on]

At least this outcome made the WDC fight more interesting. That's more important to me than Ricciardo winning.

I just want a race where Mercedes doesn't win

 

[stryke]

Ferrari are such fuck ups. Don't pretend you didn't expect Hamilton to pit when you can hear everyone's radio.

 

[DrM]

Force India and Williams are in very close fight for 4th place in WCC

112 vs 111

 

[DieH@rd]

RIC forgot to remove his hat.

 

[RaySpencer]

Lewis is so blessed, he didn't need more than P3 anyway.

Yup Exactly! He has to think about his stats. Gotta rack up some P3s.

 

[Line_HTX]

At least this outcome made the WDC fight more interesting. That's more important to me than Ricciardo winning.

Despite the predictable result, this race was not a disappointment once again. I'm glad the Top 3 gap was closer than expected and made it really interesting.

I finally fucking woke up early for once. Maybe I just love the look of Singapore more than the EU circuits, lol

 

[dakun]

Lol salty Hamilton on the podium

 

[Bitch Pudding]

That Rosberg. More pig than wits*.

*yeah, doesn't translate well from German .

 

[jizzlobber]

RIC forgot to remove his hat.

Yeah I was waiting for him to realise.

So funny to watch this podium, Lewis and nico are so cold, Danny being a lad as usual

 

[Chuck]

The saddest part of all this is hoping Nico still wins the championship. :/

Fuck, bring on 2017 asap.

 

[Ty4on]

Despite the predictable result, this race was not a disappointment once again. I'm glad the Top 3 gap was closer than expected and made it really interesting.

I finally fucking woke up early for once. Maybe I just love the look of Singapore more than the EU circuits, lol

Do you have anything against endless forests?

 

[malyce]

As a Hamilton fan.. I don't get the Rosberg hate after he drove a brilliant race. I mean sure he has his slumps at times, but he drove a great race.


The real gut kicker here is that Ric does not have a competitive car. The kid is a monster, and if Renault can get their shit together next year, with Newey having much more interest in next year's car, we could have a 4 way fight on our hands next year.


As for the rest of the season:

Malaysia: Lewis
Suzuka: Lewis
US: Lewis
Mexico: Nico
Brazil Nico
Abu: Lewis

 

[RaySpencer]

I love Brundle. He should just do every post race interview.

 

[olore]

Feels like a new Hamilton almost during the interview, pretty harmonious after all

 

[djplaeskool]

Hamilton with that 1000-yard "I don't want to be here right now" stare during the photo

 

[hamchan]

Goddamn it Rosberg, just hype the championship instead of doing the "oh i'm not focused on points right now, oh thanks *name of place*".

 

[Zeknurn]

Two observations and solutions:

No nagging about track limits - Put barriers around every track instead of runoff.
Vettel going through the field was exciting - Reverse grids for next season.

You know where to contact me Chase Carey.

 

[chadskin]

Reverse grids and sprinklers.

 

[Chuck]

Just 4 wins and 4 double merc retirements and the third place driver is tied for first in the championship.

fuck this season.

 

[Line_HTX]

Do you have anything against endless forests?

Hey, I at least like Spa de-Francorchamps!

 

[Zeknurn]

Reverse grids and sprinklers.

Deal.

 

[Ty4on]

Hey, I at least like Spa de-Francorchamps!

 

[Templar Wizard]

Interesting race, great atmosphere.

The main observation is; only world champions have won this race, multiple times.
Is Nico next? He regains the lead, by merit.

 

[Line_HTX]

Vettel is Driver of the Day, jumping 17 spots after falling behind.

WHOO!

 

[RaySpencer]

My only dream

Spoiler

(after Hamilton winning a 4th championship)

is to get Vettel and Hamilton in the same team. I need to see these guys racing on 100% equal grounds.

 

[Line_HTX]

I must say, this was the most fun race weekend I've seen in months. Really enjoyed last night's 6 Hours of COTA for Lone Star Le Mans followed by this morning's Singapore GP. Couldn't ask for any better combination.

 

[NHale]

Did Nico started to cry when the Sky Sports journalist said that it was Mercedes that triggered the strategy that almost cost him the race?

 

[KillerMan91]

You could pick a random guy from the street and even he/she would make better strategy calls than Ferraris current pitwall.

 

[olore]

My only dream

Spoiler

(after Hamilton winning a 4th championship)

is to get Vettel and Hamilton in the same team. I need to see these guys racing on 100% equal grounds.

Agreed. A fourth WDC and a season in red.

 

[Aaron]

You could pick a random guy from the street and even he/she would make better strategy calls than Ferraris current pitwall.

So frustrating to watch. They need to get their shit together.

 

[brotkasten]

My only dream

Spoiler

(after Hamilton winning a 4th championship)

is to get Vettel and Hamilton in the same team. I need to see these guys racing on 100% equal grounds.

With Vettel in his current form I don't think he'd fare better than Rosberg.

 

[Massa]

Pretty crazy that Rosberg easily won the race and Hamilton would've finished 4th if not for the Ferrari factor.

 

[Zaru]

Pretty crazy that Rosberg easily won the race and Hamilton would've finished 4th if not for the Ferrari factor.

Considering where Seb ended up after starting from last, I'm sure he would have been ahead of Hamilton too under less unusual conditions.

Though, this 1-3 is the Mercedes result after having technical issues for most of the race (brake overheating). Frightening.

 

[Cheeseman Battitude]

Rupert Murdoch has thrown some crumbs from the table and allowed me to view the race on Channel 4 peasant viewing. An incredibly dull race made mildly entertaining by Ricciardo's chasing of Rosberg. Really, the races need to be at least 5 laps longer. I can't rmemeber how many times we get someone catching the leader at the end, only to not have enough laps left.

 

[Aiii]

Rupert Murdoch has thrown some crumbs from the table and allowed me to view the race on Channel 4 peasant viewing. An incredibly dull race made mildly entertaining by Ricciardo's chasing of Rosberg. Really, the races need to be at least 5 laps longer. I can't rmemeber how many times we get someone catching the leader at the end, only to not have enough laps left.

Tires wouldn't last five more laps and the chasing driver would just slow down. Also, the lead car knows the gap and slows down to conserve his engine enough to keep ahead.

Tires, dumb engine rules and Merc dominance will be shit no matter how many laps you add or subtract.

 

[hamchan]

More laps on Singapore sounds like a nightmare.

 

[Psychotext]

With Vettel in his current form I don't think he'd fare better than Rosberg.

Vettel seems both bored and angry right now. Getting really bad vibes on his relationship with Ferrari.

 

[Zeknurn]

Someone over at reddit posted the real results so far.

 

[RoKKeR]

Decent race, too long though. Of course I wish there were a few extra laps at the end there so RIC could catch ROS, but oh well. ROS had a dominating weekend, think he deserved the win. Ferrari fucking up again... is anybody surprised at this point?

Hopefully the championship fight will continue to be interesting.*

 

[Shaneus]

Jesus, Renault better have a competitive PU next year, Merc must be shitting themselves.

Danny really does deserve a win this year, after having Monaco taken away from him. At least he is somehow able to keep his spirits higher than the two Merc drivers. Maybe that's how you act when you have no chance of winning WDC, just don't give a fuck.

Kind of regretting going to sleep halfway through the race, just too fucking tired :/ Looks like Max still has a long way to go too, loved Kvyat sticking it to him early on! Great fight.

 

[Chuck]

Someone over at reddit posted the real results so far.

;_;

 

[Norwegian Rudo]

Jesus, Renault better have a competitive PU next year, Merc must be shitting themselves.

Over RB ALMOST beating them on their very worst track of the year?

 

[Shaneus]

Over RB ALMOST beating them on their very worst track of the year?

I can dream.

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

Hamilton looked dead at green room and podium. lol.

Really loved the Kvyat and Verstappen spat.

 

[Business]

Rupert Murdoch has thrown some crumbs from the table and allowed me to view the race on Channel 4 peasant viewing. An incredibly dull race made mildly entertaining by Ricciardo's chasing of Rosberg. Really, the races need to be at least 5 laps longer. I can't rmemeber how many times we get someone catching the leader at the end, only to not have enough laps left.

That isn't a sound idea. Adding or substracting laps would only make the difference you suggest if the final number was unknown until the last few laps, otherwise teams will obviously adjust strategies and you'll get the same results.

In general I thought it was a great race, hats off to Rosberg, spectacular and flawless weekend. Ricciardo, Alonso, Kvyat and even Magnussen and Vettel, great performances today. Ferrari should be ashamed, that was Kimi's podium.

 

[RaySpencer]

Agreed. A fourth WDC and a season in red.

Sure, I would enjoy seeing Lewis in a Ferrari. Two white helmets too!

Spoiler

I was sad when Lewis first switched out from his yellow helmet, but I love the knew white one now.

With Vettel in his current form I don't think he'd fare better than Rosberg.

Vettel is doing fine, his car just sucks