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[Shaneus]

So far the only interesting thing is Danny vs. Alonso :/

Edit: Must say, Danny doing a stellar job getting some life out of those tyres. Very surprising.

 

[nature boy]

God Crofty is so shit.

 

[hamchan]

Zzz can totally feel this season being decided by double points.

 

[Xando]

Let's be clear, the main reason this race is boring is because of how conservative the tyre choice was.

Nah, most of the season were boring. Mercedes can just fuck up at the start and still do a 1-2.

 

[TCRS]

McLaren seem to have their shit finally sorted. P4 and 5 is not bad.

 

[ElTorro]

Had Nico not screwed up the first turn, the result would probably have been the same.

 

[itsgreen]

So basically a 0 stop strategy was possible...

 

[Addnan]

So far the only interesting thing is Danny vs. Alonso :/

Edit: Must say, Danny doing a stellar job getting some life out of those tyres. Very surprising.

Not really. Could go on all night on tyres on this track.

 

[Ark]

Another thing: I fully expect Mercedes to carry their dominant form well into first half of 2015 season. That car is just perfect blend of all things combined.

Depends how much potential they have left in that car, but I definitely agree.

Nah, most of the season were boring. Mercedes can just fuck up at the start and still do a 1-2.

The Championship has been a two-horse race, but the racing was great. Can't agree with you there.

 

[Psychotext]

Not really. Could go on all night on tyres on this track.

Yup, being able to do more than half a race on softs says everything.

 

[hamchan]

Just imagine if Rosberg was a better racer, the 1 and 2 battle could be more exciting. He made a good recovery but man, that lock up at the start :-/

 

[DBT85]

Lets consider for a second that Hamilton has only got a 18 second lead despite Nico having to nurse his tyres and fight all the way through the pack with no safety car to help him.

Lewis has been asleep.

I'm half expecting him to get out and be wearing a tux.

 

[Xun]

lol putin and bernie

A perfect marriage.

 

[Shaneus]

Not really. Could go on all night on tyres on this track.

Now you mention it... you're probably right :/ How much they managed to get out of the softs says far too much.

Like someone said earlier, the conservative tyre choice was a big mistake. What harm would there have been if they chewed through tyres quicker than expected than what we have now?

 

[TCRS]

Nah, most of the season were boring. Mercedes can just fuck up at the start and still do a 1-2.

err definitely disagree. this season has been very exciting with a lot of great races. this one is boring, it happens.

 

[RoKKeR]

Wow, most boring race of the season. Really glad I woke up for this.

 

[nny]

Fastest lap with 50-lap old tires ahah

 

[navanman]

Fastest lap on 51 lap old tyres,
HOLY SHIT

 

[Gareth Bale]

Really boring race

 

[DBT85]

lol, not full beans, coasting well before the braking zone.

Congratulations Mercedes on the WCC

Bottas got fastest lap

 

[kharma45]

Ha Bottas stealing the lap.

 

[Psychotext]

Good job Bottas.

 

[SunhiLegend]

Let's be clear, the main reason this race is boring is because of how conservative the tyre choice was.

Rosberg pitted on lap 2, 50 laps later and he's showing absolutely no signs of wear, what a joke.

Bottas nice.

 

[DBT85]

Lewis still lapping at the same speed as he was during the race?

 

[Igo]

Shame Lewis didn't go for the fastest lap. Could have recorded his second Grand Chelem, I think. He did lead the first lap after Rosberg pitted, right?

 

[hamchan]

Yeah not the greatest race....

 

[Xun]

Boring race but a decent result.

I'm really happy to see Button up at 4th as well.

 

[markao]

Grats Mercedes with the title, best car by a country mile.


Lucky for Nico he did his error (special seeing Lewis was giving him the corner) on a track were the tires last so long, but good for the drivers championship.

 

[Shaneus]

Still don't know how they're praising Nico's run when Danny's was not that much better.

Have to wonder if Danny could get ahead of Vettel earlier if he would've finished ahead of Alonso.

 

[Ark]

Hamilton sounds so cool on the radio there.

Congratulations Russia on Valencia V2.

 

[olore]

Lets consider for a second that Hamilton has only got a 18 second lead despite Nico having to nurse his tyres and fight all the way through the pack with no safety car to help him.

Lewis has been asleep.

I'm half expecting him to get out and be wearing a tux.

I was thinking something similar, Rosberg must have stressed his machinery more coming up through the field. Forced PU change in next race? 5-place penalty? Just thinking aloud...

Lewis sounded like he just went for a stroll with his dog in the park

 

[jey_16]

probably one of the worst races i have ever seen

 

[Dead Man]

Well that was a fucking snooze, thanks for that, Bernie. Stupid fucking place for a race.

Now you mention it... you're probably right :/ How much they managed to get out of the softs says far too much.

Like someone said earlier, the conservative tyre choice was a big mistake. What harm would there have been if they chewed through tyres quicker than expected than what we have now?

Nothing, other than howls of complaint from the other half of the fanbase that have been complaining since Pirelli started as sole supplier that they fall off too quick. Can't please everyone. I'm quite happy either way, but a lot of people get pissed if the tyres are too fragile too.

 

[Addnan]

Hamilton sounds so cool on the radio there.

Congratulations Russia on Valencia V2.

At least the last race of Valencia was worth watching.

 

[Keyser Soze]

Marshels waving just the Blue, Red, and White flags (Russian colours) to celebrate is the most interesting thing that happened all day

 

[Goldrusher]

McLaren scored a lot of points here.

 

[thenexus6]

4th and 5th good result.. boring race. Robbery couldve gone the entire race without putting.. same with Lewis.

now for the awkward post race getting watches and chat then Putin handing out the trophies!

 

[RoKKeR]

Back to bed. Meh. Decent result for WIL, congrats to Merc. Hopefully the final races are more exciting.

 

[DBT85]

I was thinking something similar, Rosberg must have stressed his machinery more coming up through the field. Forced PU change in next race? 5-place penalty? Just thinking aloud...

Lewis sounded like he just went for a stroll with his dog in the park

Lewis has defintly taken less out of his car with todays race.

I doubt Nico will take a penalty though, they are both still ok on engines and don't forget Lewis has had a pitlane and back row start this season.

I imagine if one of them has an off in Quali for a coming race they'll take the chance to change the whole PU and just start from the pit. Other than that, neither will take one.

Slo-mo celebration form Lewis in the car there?

 

[herod]

garbage race. would rather watch formula e

 

[Interferon]

A very meh race, but it's got more to do with the current state of F1 rather than the track itself.

 

[TylerD]

The Merc is a monster but that is old news. Pretty surroundings, and we got 1\53 of an interesting race. Meh I say!

 

[f0rk]

AHHH PUTIN

 

[theignoramus]

I really didnt like all those shots of Bernie and Putin. Fucking tacky.

 

[Deadman]

Lmao Putin in the room

 

[Juz]

Putin :lol

 

[hamchan]

Putin joins the awkward room!!!!

 

[navanman]

Putin OMG, that shit eating grin.

 

[Antti]

This is so awkward.

 

[Jezbollah]

How awkward is this..