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[Juicy Bob]

That Finnish bloke is going to need that bottle of Jagermeister today

Not if Bottas sticks it on the front row.

 

[Psychotext]

Stands are half empty. Never seen Monza like that on quali day before.

 

[nature boy]

In fairness I can't really blame Mercedes:

- Nico has shown he can compete with the best;
- Hamilton has a 60£ 3 year deal that demands less marketing for the team (one of the reasons why he left Mclaren) and probably more marketing money for him;
- Nico, according to the Guardian, with his recent contract is 2/3rds of Hamilton's contract with (I assume) marketing commitments to the team;
- Nico has shown he's a marketing shill (podium in Malaysia this year comes to mind);
- I wonder if Mercedes is questioning if Lewis' brand if somewhat not so beneficial to Mercedes as initially thought (I'm sure they're done the math);

Either Hamilton lowers his wage or he starts doing a lot more PR.

Would love to see some driver movement, especially Alonso leaving the shitty Ferrari for a more competitive team.

 

[olore]

These rumours are very amusing. Lewis to Ferrari? I would love to see that happen even though I`m a McLaren-man through and through. I agree though that a switch would be strange. Mercedes do seem to have the best package.

And for what it`s worth, a bad pic of Romain G explaining his steering wheel

 

[Gareth Bale]

Not if Bottas sticks it on the front row.

I hope he brought a spare T shirt then

Spoiler

huehuehue

 

[LicenceToK1ll]

Caterham looks a lot nicer without the ugly wheelbarrow nose.

 

[Juicy Bob]

Williams look good.

 

[navanman]

Brundle saying Rosberg on lower DF package like Williams while Hamilton on higher DF settings.

Massa and Rosberg faster than Hamilton in S1 and S3 but Hamilton can take more speed into the Parabolica.

 

[brotkasten]

I wonder if both Ferrari can make it into the top 10.

 

[massivekettle]

In fairness I can't really blame Mercedes:

- Nico has shown he can compete with the best;
- Hamilton has a 60£ 3 year deal that demands less marketing for the team (one of the reasons why he left Mclaren) and probably more marketing money for him;
- Nico, according to the Guardian, with his recent contract is 2/3rds of Hamilton's contract with (I assume) marketing commitments to the team;
- Nico has shown he's a marketing shill (podium in Malaysia this year comes to mind);
- I wonder if Mercedes is questioning if Lewis' brand if somewhat not so beneficial to Mercedes as initially thought (I'm sure they're done the math);
Either Hamilton lowers his wage or he starts doing a lot more PR.

Would love to see some driver movement, especially Alonso leaving the shitty Ferrari for a more competitive team.

Given Mercedes is a huge brand, I don't think they need the extra PR like, say, McLaren does. So don't think the PR argument is very relevant here.

Besides, Lewis's value will shine if other teams close the gap on Mercedes, which will likely happen by 2015 (if engine freeze is lifted)

Brundle saying Rosberg on lower DF package like Williams while Hamilton on higher DF settings.

Massa and Rosberg faster than Hamilton in S1 and S3 but Hamilton can take more speed into the Parabolica.

In theory, this should favor Lewis in the race (reduce tyre wear, rear instability, and help braking).

 

[NHale]

Rumors are all bullshit at least for 2015. Everything is set except for McLaren decision to retain Button and Magnussen or try to give a seat to Hulk or buyout Bottas. Alonso, Hamilton and Vettel will stay put for 2015.

2016 is when the mayhem will happen.

 

[zomgbbqftw]

I agree, just not with the patsy part as I thought zomgbbq was saying that he would just be in there and not good enough to compete, which he clarified earlier.

If Rosberg wins the title, I think he'll be a better driver with that confidence... But I think Hulkenberg could come in and do a Ricci... And that's with anyone as the number 1.

I'm in agreement, I just think that Mercedes will bring him in to fill the Webber/Rubens role and be the second driver. I don't think he would be crap though because he clearly had talent and a decent amount of pace.

 

[olore]

Rosberg hit 354 km/h, wow. Is that on the back straight before the Parabolica?

Edit: No, it must be on the straight after Lesmo 2

 

[TCRS]

burn lotus

why are they trying to jinx their car?

 

[Addnan]

When was the last time a team had such a downward turn. From potential world champions to struggling at the back getting almost beaten by Marussia.

 

[navanman]

Good god the Lotus really is a pig of a car this year

 

[Juicy Bob]

KOBAYASHUUUIIIEEEEEE

 

[brotkasten]

It's crazy how quickly Lotus fell down in the ranks. What a terrible piece of crap the car is.

 

[kiyomi]

Wow, Kamui less than 0.1 behind Grosjean. Nice teamwork from the Caterhams.

 

[TCRS]

Grosjean could be another option for Mercedes. Uncontroversial and quick.

e: or Ferrari.

 

[Psychotext]

Red Bull looks awful here.

 

[zomgbbqftw]

It's crazy how quickly Lotus fell down in the ranks. What a terrible piece of crap the car is.

Didn't all of the aero talent follow Eric Boullier to McLaren? That plus the shitty Renault PU had killed their season.

Grosjean could be another option for Mercedes. Uncontroversial and quick.

e: or Ferrari.

Wat.

 

[DrM]

Didn't all of the aero talent follow Eric Boullier to McLaren? That plus the shitty Renault PU had killed their season.

Plus serious financial problems

 

[TCRS]

Wat.

Well he was a trouble maker but even towards the end of last season he matured into a good driver imo. no more crashjean, just a quick and solid driver. Hulkenberg and him really deserve better cars imo.

 

[Osiris]

That Lotus looks so bad it's almost tempting to say it shouldn't even be racing.

To be that ropey and hard to control whilst still being slower than Marussia is quite frankly shocking.

 

[massivekettle]

Impressive from Lewis. HAM on MAG's gearbox and still fastest S3.

 

[Zeknurn]

Yeah Mercedes has 1-2 in the bag.

 

[TCRS]

come on Kimi. Alonso in front of the RBs (for now) feels good man.

 

[navanman]

It's looking like Merc and Williams could lap all the field up to the RBRs.

 

[Juicy Bob]

Perez is out-qualifying Hulkenberg on a pretty regular basis.

Raikkonen is back to his usual form again.

 

[Psychotext]

Oh Kimi.

 

[Zeknurn]

The Ferrari is such a shit car.

 

[DrM]

Jesus Kimi...

 

[Risgroo]

Kimi nooo

 

[TCRS]

fuck..

 

[kiyomi]

The Ferrari is such a shit car.

Weird because one of them managed to get it into P5.

 

[Hasney]

4 hundredths between 1 and 2. This should be a fun Q3.

 

[brotkasten]

Lets hope Rosberg is going to leave enough space tomorrow in the first corner, now that Hamilton is going to be in front again.

 

[LicenceToK1ll]

Kimi please.....

 

[Psychotext]

Weird because one of them managed to get it into P5.

Alonso magic, or something.

 

[tHoMNZ]

Braking is what kimi hates in these cars and this is the worst track for braking issues. Not surprised.

FFS

 

[Zeknurn]

Weird because one of them managed to get it into P5.

That doesn't change the fact that it looks like he's trying to drive a barn through the corners.

 

[Cyborgmatt]

Mobbed.

 

[hadareud]

Lets hope Rosberg is going to leave enough space tomorrow in the first corner, now that Hamilton is going to be in front again.

ffs

 

[brotkasten]

ffs

Come on! Last time I "jinxed" Hamilton's race, he finished 3rd from the back of the grid.

 

[Zeknurn]

Easy for Hamilton.

 

[Gareth Bale]

4 tenths. Nice.

 

[navanman]

What a lap..

 

[Mokubba]

GET IN THERE

 

[Ruruja]

BOOM, what a gap!