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[Zeknurn]

A lot of lock ups all weekend. Is it because of the smooth tarmac?

 

[DBT85]

Huge gap between Bottas and Button. Crazy. Go Williams! I hope they can do well again next season.

 

[navanman]

Hamilton using least amount of fuel so far. His style of driving is perfect for these rules.

 

[Gareth Bale]

Hamilton hasn't shaken off Bottas like I thought. Most odd.

Probably doesn't need to. If there's a safety car it would be for nothing.

I reckon Bottas' tyres are in a worse shape than Hamilton's right now.

 

[brotkasten]

Huge gap between Bottas and Button. Crazy. Go Williams! I hope they can do well again next season.

Yeah, I'd definitely wish them that more than Ferrari at this point. It's great to see them somewhat competitive again.

e: In other news, lol Kimi.

 

[DrM]

Rumors in the paddock are saying that this could be the last race for Marussia in this season due to financial issues

 

[Zeknurn]

Rosberg up in 12th. Hopefully the tyres will last.

 

[Ark]

A lot of lock ups all weekend. Is it because of the smooth tarmac?

Is the track temperature a bit lower than the Euro races? I imagine the smooth tarmac and lack of elevation certainly contributes.

If Rosberg doesn't make a second stop he could very well be left out to dry depending on how long the current top five can make their soft tyres last. But we'll see, it's clearly difficult to overtake here.

 

[DBT85]

Bah, Rosberg is going to get 3rd. FML.

 

[nature boy]

Lewis :\

https://twitter.com/tgruener/status/521253074477019136

#F1 All drivers took their hats off during Bianchi tribute & Russian national anthem - except one. Guess who?! #Sochi

 

[DBT85]

Was it a tribute or was it just the national anthem?

Button saying "lol, Rosberg won't get to the end"

EDIT:
Hamilton is lifting well early lol, like a casual drive in the sun.

 

[jey_16]

Lewis :\

https://twitter.com/tgruener/status/521253074477019136

jeez....he doesn't help him self does he

 

[Zeknurn]

Why the hell is Maldonado still behind the Caterham? smh.

 

[Psychotext]

Haven't seen a race this boring for quite some time.

 

[TylerD]

Forget the race. Just keep the camera on the woman spectator. Haven't shown her enough.

 

[Dilly]

Why the hell is Maldonado still behind the Caterham? smh.

Because hasn't had the chance to crash into him.

 

[DrM]

Felipe is VERY optimistic to get until the end on the softer compound

 

[killer_clank]

this race is pretty terrible so far. barely any action.

 

[brotkasten]

Why the hell is Maldonado still behind the Caterham? smh.

Because the Lotus with him behind the wheel isn't better than a Caterham. Kinda like how the Ferrari with Kimi behind the wheel is worse.

 

[ElTorro]

*yawn*

 

[dakun]

Felipe is VERY optimistic to get until the end on the softer compound

If he really is on the soft right now he'll have to pit anyway.

 

[marvelharvey]

Lewis :\

One of Putin's snipers will take out Lewis' tyres on the last lap.

 

[malyce]

This is almost as bad as Monaco. Almost.

 

[DieH@rd]

Lol, hamilton is cuising nicely...

 

[thenexus6]

Lewis :

https://twitter.com/tgruener/status/521253074477019136

yeah I thought it was pretty rude of him

 

[DrM]

If he really is on the soft right now he'll have to pit anyway.

Well, that is yellow line for sure

 

[hamchan]

Lewis :\

https://twitter.com/tgruener/status/521253074477019136

He has to hide that godawful hair.

 

[Ruruja]

That Lewis onboard was interesting, he lifts so early before braking for the corners and is still pulling away from Bottas.

 

[brotkasten]

One of Putin's snipers will take out Lewis' tyres on the last lap.

Honestly? As absurd and bizarre as this sounds, it wouldn't surprise me that much.

 

[Mohonky]

Because hasn't had the chance to crash into him.

Its funny watching people play preview builds of F1 2014 - oh there is maldonado, better give him a wide gap......

Dude shouldnt be in any car.

 

[Psychotext]

Forget the race. Just keep the camera on the woman spectator. Haven't shown her enough.

She was magnificent.

 

[ElTorro]

Lol, hamilton is cuising nicely...

Probably listening to some nice road trip music.

 

[aspiegamer]

"Hammer Time", apparently...

 

[jey_16]

This is almost as bad as Monaco. Almost.

lol.....Monaco was much better then this borefest

 

[DBT85]

Its funny watching people play preview builds of F1 2014 - oh there is maldonado, better give him a wide gap......

Dude shouldnt be in any car.

 

[Keyser Soze]

"Everything is looking GREAT"

 

[kharma45]

Lewis :\

https://twitter.com/tgruener/status/521253074477019136

Twat.

 

[Zeknurn]

Come on safety car.

 

[Psychotext]

Can anyone tell me how Vettel is lapping vs Ricciardo?

Edit - BBC indicating Danny should be ahead after pits.

 

[Ark]

One of Putin's snipers will take out Lewis' tyres on the last lap.

 

[DBT85]

Apparently the Slow Fin also kept his on.

 

[Juz]

Gorgeous track but this race tho..

 

[marvelharvey]

Honestly? As absurd and bizarre as this sounds, it wouldn't surprise me that much.

Edit: Beaten lol

 

[DBT85]

Nico might actually get top 5 even if nobody else pitted ffs.

 

[DrM]

Nico might actually get top 5 even if nobody else pitted ffs.

3rd is possibility

 

[navanman]

Bottas lost a lot of time that last lap.

 

[Psychotext]

Surprised most haven't pitted yet. Surely mediums will easily last now?

 

[DBT85]

3rd is possibility

Just hoping that when everyone else pits they can go a bit more with the beans than he can.

Surprised most haven't pitted yet. Surely mediums will easily last now?

Pit as late as possible, hope for a safety car. Especially if the tyres are still fine.

 

[Zeknurn]

Surprised most haven't pitted yet. Surely mediums will easily last now?

They're waiting for the safety car.

 

[kharma45]

Surprised most haven't pitted yet. Surely mediums will easily last now?

Pretty easily I'd imagine.