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[Aiii]

So here are my hot takes based on absolutely nothing but rumors.

-McLaren switching to Renault, Alonso stays on.
-STR switches to Honda, proceeds to betatest the engine, 2019 RBR-Honda.
-Kubica takes the Renault seat next year.

 

[JadedWriter]

As long as Hulkenberg keeps his seat all is good...that man needs a podium already.

 

[nekkid]

So here are my hot takes based on absolutely nothing but rumors.

-McLaren switching to Renault, Alonso stays on.
-STR switches to Honda, proceeds to betatest the engine, 2019 RBR-Honda.
-Kubica takes the Renault seat next year.

The rumours (and lack of denial from Horner) seem to suggest that RB want a works engine.

 

[ramparter]

Any scenario where Jenson Button returns?

 

[Chuck]

Any scenario where Jenson Button returns?

Nando goes to indy

 

[xrnzaaas]

Any scenario where Jenson Button returns?

Maybe he can replace Massa if Massa decides to retire (is fired) for the second time?

 

[Jezbollah]

The rumours (and lack of denial from Horner) seem to suggest that RB want a works engine.

A couple of years McLaren wanted a works engine..

STR running Honda for a year gives RB the best options going forward. The Renault, while not as good as the Merc or Ferrari does do enough in the hands of a good car (RB) to contend for consistent top 5s.

Given that McLaren are currently not that far off the top 10 in Monza with a hopeless engine means that they have a decent chassis.

 

[Fox Mulder]

The rumours (and lack of denial from Horner) seem to suggest that RB want a works engine.

No way redbull sacrifice themselves and all the talk has been about Toro Rosso getting Honda engines.

Theyd keep an eye on Honda and would probably have a deal in place to switch the redbull team if the engines got good.

 

[Aiii]

A couple of years McLaren wanted a works engine..

STR running Honda for a year gives RB the best options going forward. The Renault, while not as good as the Merc or Ferrari does do enough in the hands of a good car (RB) to contend for consistent top 5s.

Given that McLaren are currently not that far off the top 10 in Monza with a hopeless engine means that they have a decent chassis.

Actually they practiced the tow trick they did in Spa. Their actual pace is more around p16.

 

[Tempy]

Renaults go poof.

 

[Loris146]

Seb is there with Bottas and Ham.

 

[JadedWriter]

Looks like there's a good chance that Bottas won't out qualify Vettel again.

 

[Elros]

I did not expect to see Vettel this close to the Mercedes today, and Raikkonen is not that far behind. Maybe this will not be an easy 1-2 for Mercedes, then.

 

[Zaru]

I want to see the top teams try the tow too. Proper teamwork!

 

[Zeknurn]

The battle of the sand bags.

 

[ramparter]

I did not expect to see Vettel this close to the Mercedes today, and Raikkonen is not that far behind. Maybe this will not be an easy 1-2 for Mercedes, then.

Monza is a demanding track and I expect one of the two Mercs to face some kind of technical issue (breaks, tires, fuel whatever). Let's see.

 

[mrklaw]

question for UK Sky-Gaf. How much is it to watch F1 in UHD and is it a decent improvement?

For occasional weekends when I don't want to wait for C4 highlights I'm stuck on an ipad with a now TV 24hr sport pass which isn't great.

I have virgin media at the moment but would happily ditch it

 

[DBT85]

question for UK Sky-Gaf. How much is it to watch F1 in UHD and is it a decent improvement?

For occasional weekends when I don't want to wait for C4 highlights I'm stuck on an ipad with a now TV 24hr sport pass which isn't great.

I have virgin media at the moment but would happily ditch it

To get sky sports and f1 in 4k you need at bare minimum 18 a month for TV, 25 ish for sport (more if you want more than just the f1) and then 12 a month for "multiroom". That last bit is the 4k activators even if you don't want multiroom you need it for 4k.

I have a 60% off offer on my TV package so there are deals to be had, maybe try calling them to see what you can get. My TV deal is £43 a month with the full TV deal except movies, the 4k box in the living room and a mini box in the bedroom.

Another nice thing with sky Q is that you can watch stuff on your tablet via the satellite/ sky box rather than via the Internet. Handy for me as my connection is shit.

I love the f1 in 4k it's also not just about the resolution, but that it's 50fps rather than 25 like the HD broadcast. So it just looks smoother as well.

My dad was pessimistic about any difference but he saw it immediately when he came to mine last weekend.

 

[Dilly]

I did not expect to see Vettel this close to the Mercedes today, and Raikkonen is not that far behind. Maybe this will not be an easy 1-2 for Mercedes, then.

I would think this was obvious after last weekend.

 

[Zeknurn]

Cribs with Ricciardo.

 

[nekkid]

I did not expect to see Vettel this close to the Mercedes today, and Raikkonen is not that far behind. Maybe this will not be an easy 1-2 for Mercedes, then.

The Mercedes race pace was very strong today, though.

 

[DBT85]

The Mercedes race pace was very strong today, though.

Possible they are doing the same as Spa and sacrificing a little single lap speed for better race pace or speed where they feel they need it.

 

[DrM]

Possible they are doing the same as Spa and sacrificing a little single lap speed for better race pace or speed where they feel they need it.

Plus there is still the Q3 engine map

 

[Tempy]

Ricciardo penalty now up to 25 places.

 

[DBT85]

I thought they'd introduced a change for these engine penalties that you couldn't take it all at one race? Yet it seems exactly what Red Bull Tag Heurerere and Honda are doing?

 

[Lach]

I thought they'd introduced a change for these engine penalties that you couldn't take it all at one race? Yet it seems exactly what Red Bull Tag Heurerere and Honda are doing?

No they changed that you couldn't accumulate penalties for multiple engines. Like using Engine #5 in FP1 and Engine #6 in FP2. I think you'll get the penalty for when you use the engine in the race for the first time?

Of course its even more complicated as you can mix match engine parts.

 

[Aiii]

Watching GP3 Qualifying. Monza is soaked.

 

[DBT85]

No they changed that you couldn't accumulate penalties for multiple engines. Like using Engine #5 in FP1 and Engine #6 in FP2. I think you'll get the penalty for when you use the engine in the race for the first time?

Of course its even more complicated as you can mix match engine parts.

Ah OK.

 

[Tempy]

Watching GP3 Qualifying. Monza is soaked.

Where can I watch GP3/F2 qualifying? Ziggo isn't showing those and they're not on Youtube like F3/F-E.

 

[Aiii]

On Sky.

 

[RSP]

Max was saying they didn't want to get to Q3, because they want to be able to choose their tires. I guess that means they won't run Q2 either?

 

[Xando]

Looks like a wet FP3

https://twitter.com/sky_saschar/status/903900693790171136

Hopefully stays wet until qualifying

 

[nekkid]

Looks like a wet FP3

https://twitter.com/sky_saschar/status/903900693790171136

Hopefully stays wet until qualifying

Stopping just after 11.

 

[Xando]

Stopping just after 11.

Wet quali is best quali


FP3 delayed indefinitely

 

[DBT85]

Well at least the track will be green. Should see a lot of lap time improvement as each session goes on.

 

[Juicy Bob]

I was kinda hoping to see Hamilton set the all-time pole record with the fastest ever lap in F1 history.

Oh well.

 

[nekkid]

I was kinda hoping to see Hamilton set the all-time pole record with the fastest ever lap in F1 history.

Oh well.

Might still do that if it's tomorrow.

 

[Zeknurn]

At least we're 30 minute into a FP session and the Honda power unit hasn't broken down yet.

 

[DBT85]

At least we're 30 minute into a FP session and the Honda power unit hasn't broken down yet.

Iwanttoseethereceipts.avi

Probably sprung a water leak lol.

 

[DieH@rd]

Looks like a wet FP3

https://twitter.com/sky_saschar/status/903900693790171136

Hopefully stays wet until qualifying

Charlie is going to delay qually if he see a drop of rain on a dry tarmac.

 

[StopMakingSense]

Session will start in 10

 

[Xando]

Session will start in 10

For 15 minutes?

What nonsense

 

[navanman]

And they are all back in after 1 lap as its raining again.

Green track for qualifying.

 

[Zeknurn]

You know what, I wouldn't mind if qualifying is scrubbed due to rain and we use the (current) FP3 standings.

 

[DBT85]

You know what, I wouldn't mind if qualifying is scrubbed due to rain and we use the (current) FP3 standings.

Ha. It's going to take some to not have quali.

 

[Zeknurn]

Ha. It's going to take some to not have quali.

I'll be praying to Jupiter to bless us.

 

[Tempy]

Surprised Leclerc qualified so low.

 

[Zeknurn]

It's still raining.

 

[Grug]

It's still raining.

 

[Xando]

It's still raining.

Inb4 Alonso pole