Someone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but yes...Rosberg has never won a race in wet or changeable conditions.
He got pole in Austin last year though. People like to cling onto that fact.
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Someone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but yes...Rosberg has never won a race in wet or changeable conditions.
He got pole in Austin last year though. People like to cling onto that fact.
I'm all confused over a season OT and a race thread but I'll take it to be out of the community black hole.
Go Ham.
Would love the end of the race to mean that they are both on the same points for the last race.
I'm sure it won't happen and I'm sure Nico will win it this year. At least it'll hopefully run to the last race either way.
If its wet I wouldn't be surprised to see the Red Bulls putting on a lot of pressure. The power unit difference gets largely thrown out with wet weather and we know the chassis is good and both drivers are willing to dangle the balls out to make a move, possibly past a Nico Rosberg who just wants to bring it home.
Go Ham.
Would love the end of the race to mean that they are both on the same points for the last race.
I'm sure it won't happen and I'm sure Nico will win it this year. At least it'll hopefully run to the last race either way.
If its wet I wouldn't be surprised to see the Red Bulls putting on a lot of pressure. The power unit difference gets largely thrown out with wet weather and we know the chassis is good and both drivers are willing to dangle the balls out to make a move, possibly past a Nico Rosberg who just wants to bring it home.
Myoclonic Jerk
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brotkasten
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If he doesn't fall asleep at the start.
theignoramus
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The start of the race will more than likely determine the winner. As weve seen two years in a row, the Mercs cant pass each other on this track unless there is a driver error.
l2ounD
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Im predicting a Ferrari Max sandwich with contact and Ricciardo passes them all
scorcher59
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I don't think Rosberg is going to risk it unless he has a clear shot to take 1st. He should really be more worried about Kimi snatching 2nd place at the start of the race
If it rains then that's going to mean nothing.
Lionel Richie
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Anticipating the race tomorrow got me thinking about Nico starting alongside his closest and fiercest rival, 19 point lead with 2 races to go, possible rainy conditions, tight first turn... You just know what the GOAT would do.
theignoramus
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Oh is there rain forecast? Damn, thats good for Lewis and bad for Nico.
Those Ferraris consistently get off the line faster than Mercedes. Hopefully, Kimi can get the jump on Nico.
Lionel Richie
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If Nico starts like he did in the last race even Vettel has a shot to pass him. I honestly don't know what to expect, but for whatever reason I don't expect the same results of HAM-ROS-whatever podium. I fully expect randomness.
Myoclonic Jerk
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I hope so, but I think it's going to be business as usual
brotkasten
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I really can't wait for the start. My eyes are going to be glued on Verstappen.
GHG
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I'll be honest, I simply don't like him. Especially after his antics on the track this season.
PdotMichael
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I would prefer if both Mercedes getting kicked out in the next two races. Not because I want to see Rosberg winning the title but we would get interesting races this way.
I expect that Vettel is going to be faster off the line. It could be a repeat of the first corner at Spa, taking either VET, VES or both out of the race. People need a reason to write more articles about VES being an irresponsible driver.
brotkasten
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The pole got Hamilton the win already, because I'm not seeing Rosberg getting past him after the start.
Not sure Rosberg would want to really try. He wouldn't be taking any risks.
brotkasten
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I'm sure he'd like to win a race against Hamilton fair and square eventually. But you're right, it's not the right time for that, with the championship at stake.
A standing start still has the chance of Hamilton fucking up again.
Yeah he'll take a clear opportunity if he can but he won't risk anything. He's being pretty level headed in his title push. Outside of technical failure or being hit, he cannot lose the title without a major personal error at this point.
brotkasten
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Looks like it's going to be a wet race. Hopefully we'll get a standing start.
As much as you can argue Nico can't race, can't drive in changeable conditions or has benefited (hugely IMO) from Lewis' car failures this season, championships in the past have gone to drivers far less talented and as dedicated as he is.
I really don't like the guy. Like really, really. And although I'll be the first to admit I'd get a kick out of seeing him lose it all in the last 2 races, the simple fact is he's got a sizeable lead in the points over Lewis and he has stepped up his game this year.
If Nico coasts to the end of the season then whatever, he's world champion. Can't take that away from him.
I really don't like the guy. Like really, really. And although I'll be the first to admit I'd get a kick out of seeing him lose it all in the last 2 races, the simple fact is he's got a sizeable lead in the points over Lewis and he has stepped up his game this year.
If Nico coasts to the end of the season then whatever, he's world champion. Can't take that away from him.
brotkasten
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Basically, yeah. I won't be sad for Lewis and I won't be happy for Nico. I have no horse in this race (because it doesn't participate in the race for P1) and I don't like Nico all that much. It's like another poster here said, he tries way too hard to be likable, which has the opposite effect.
But you don't get to be in the position he is right now without talent, even if it's not as big as other drivers on the grid.
We all know what that means
I don't know about you guys, but to me it sounds like the race is rigged.
brotkasten
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I really feel like turning the race off, if they start behind the SC.
theignoramus
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I would, but it wasnt fair that Lewis' engine blew up in Malaysia as he lead the race, nor were the multitude of other mechanical issues he experienced in the first half of the season.
Since its super difficult for cars from the same team to overttake on this track, I wonder if Hamilton tries to slow the pace of the race to put Nico under pressure.
brotkasten
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A DNF Nico isn't responsible for wouldn't be fair either.
In old money Rosberg would only be 8 points ahead. Never forget '07 when Kimi had 17 points to make up going into the last two races.
EDIT: 17 points back then is around 42 points with today's system.
PdotMichael
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People can dislike or like whatever driver for whatever reasons. But it would be nice not being forced to read tons of silly posts about it. We have the autosport forum for such nonsense.
Myoclonic Jerk
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I really really hope it's a standing start..
They've been really conservative in the past few years.. I'd rather have a delayed start than a rolling start
They've been really conservative in the past few years.. I'd rather have a delayed start than a rolling start
The F1 twitter just posted this
@F1
And here's the current scene out on the circuit at @InterlagosTrack
A fair bit of surface water out there and more rain forecast #BrazilGP
Yeah... it's going to be a rolling start.
edit: Damn it. I'm as slow as Palmer.
PdotMichael
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After 15 laps behind the safety car it should be okay.
They'd have let them loose on this with their eyes closed 10 years ago.
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