Elvin Atombender
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There might be a risk that the Mercedes advantage comes back on colder tracks that don't degrade the tyres as much.
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There might be a risk that the Mercedes advantage comes back on colder tracks that don't degrade the tyres as much.
Well if you followed the race, you would have noticed that Verstappen lost 3 places within the first lap (by making the smart, conservative choice of not crashing into other cars).
After lap 5 he pitted and he was 12th, and Sainz 4th... Verstappen was able to turn that around...
Also: the STR on P6 on the grid is above his weight, you should expect it around P9-P12. So it isn't weird that places are going to be lost when starting from P6... at the same time it shouldn't be weird that when you start P15 you are going to gain places...
I am always very critical of VES, but he did a damn solid job, especially his last stint on the mediums... from +8 secs to -10 secs to SAI is incredible in 16 laps
Also his overtaking moves were ballsy but fair.
He had 1 less pit stop.
Oh man, since I missed the beginning I'm now watching the race start on BBC's websote and I was under the impression Ric majorly fucked up but he actually was able to maintain 4th.
Now half of me doesn't want to watch where it all went wrong for him, the other wants to find out how the hell Raikonnen came back to 4th from a puncture.
Now half of me doesn't want to watch where it all went wrong for him, the other wants to find out how the hell Raikonnen came back to 4th from a puncture.
Bridgestone vs Michelin?
I also believe Pirelli is working to a standard provided to them, they aren't making the best tyres they can. They're making tyres to a level the cars can't have too much free reign.
nature boy
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Are you seriously trying to compare the Michellins and Bridgestones to these shit tyres?
Michellin wants to return to F1, but not with showbiz tyres.
Underlying pace of the Ferrari and good pit stops contributed to his race to 4th.
Had he not started in 11th...
SC a few laps later meant he was able to get to the back of the field... and the Ferrari ran great...
Thanks for the compliment. I'm considering the USGP. I can double up and visit my friend in Dallas on the same trip.
Well damn. That's still really stupid, given Pirelli said this could be a 2-3 stopper. After ballsing up the original strategy with a mind-boggling pit under SC, they had no contingency plan for when their new strategy fell apart at the seams; the brilliant strategy of making two sets of hard tires last 51 laps driving on the surface of the bleeping sun. *sigh* I'll get over it. Lewis was still on the same straight despite making an extra stop and running an extra stint on the slowest tire. The Merc advantage is still there, assuming they don't stick their heads up their rears strategically again. PEACE.
Yep, just saw the safety car kick in (lol Ericsson). Outcome of the race is starting to make a lot of sense now.
Myoclonic Jerk
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Hey guys. Didn't watch the race and I'm on a media blackout.
Anyone can help me? I need a torrent or a stream aite or anything to watch the race..
Plz pm me. Much much appreciated
Anyone can help me? I need a torrent or a stream aite or anything to watch the race..
Plz pm me. Much much appreciated
Dutch Gronk
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#TheReturn
brotkasten
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#TheReturn
We really did it! The second coming of German Jesus. It's real!
Myoclonic Jerk
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Well, there is always a chance that Mercedes pit wall will go haywire as they went today
Graphics Horse
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Has anyone proposed that the rules should be changed so that cars have to stop to change the brand of tyres during each race?
Elvin Atombender
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What happened to Nasr? He was great in Australia but now he was slow the whole weekend.
Adam Scott Aukerman
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He's also been a regular feature of ITV4's FE coverage.
Diablohead
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Not had a good chance to soak up the new season yet but it's so weird seeing vittel in a ferrari fireproof, lol.
Jann as a whole has been done great so far in his career - there was nothing he could do once the car was in the air... :-(
theignoramus
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Its days like today when I bet Ross Brawn would have made the difference for Merc. Who is calling strategy there, Paddy, Toto or both?
Paradise Brunch
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Drivers of the day:
1. Vettel for giving us glimmer of hope for exciting season.
2. Raikkonen for an incredible comeback after lackluster start.
3. Verstappen making a new record for youngest driver to score points.
Honorable mention: Merhi for being able to be on the grid.
1. Vettel for giving us glimmer of hope for exciting season.
2. Raikkonen for an incredible comeback after lackluster start.
3. Verstappen making a new record for youngest driver to score points.
Honorable mention: Merhi for being able to be on the grid.
Myoclonic Jerk
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Just watched the race.
Thank you Ferrari.. We have a reason to watch the races this year
I just hope that kimi gets a clean weekend next race
Thank you Ferrari.. We have a reason to watch the races this year
I just hope that kimi gets a clean weekend next race
Fantastic race.
The BBC forum was hilarious as well.
I never thought I'd be so happy watching a Ferrari winning.
The BBC forum was hilarious as well.
I never thought I'd be so happy watching a Ferrari winning.
I liked Vettel before it was cool.
oi! I never claimed that! but yes I am starting to like him. I hated Alonso during the Schumacher days but at Ferrari I loved him. but even that took a while.
JadedWriter
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It's time for Mercedes to hire more strategists. It's clear they might not be as dominant as last season and dumb mistakes like pitting under the safety car can cost them a win. They handily threw the race away. I'm happy for Sebastian though. I like him a lot more now than I did at Ferrari.
Dutch Gronk
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German Jesus has special powers beyond our imagination.
Just finished the race.
YEEEEAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!
Oh man I am so pumped about that win, good job to Vettel/Ferrari. Loved his radio at the end, dude was fucking pumped!
That was straight up domination from Ferrari, goddamn. And Kimi had an incredible drive as well. Williams looked solid but it's clear they have been outclassed by Ferrari... they could easily nab 3rd again with the way things are looking for Red Bull.
And all and all, what a great race. Some fantastic scrapping, strategy, Mercedes meltdown drama, middle of the pack was fun to watch... quite the turnaround from last week.
YEEEEAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!
Oh man I am so pumped about that win, good job to Vettel/Ferrari. Loved his radio at the end, dude was fucking pumped!
That was straight up domination from Ferrari, goddamn. And Kimi had an incredible drive as well. Williams looked solid but it's clear they have been outclassed by Ferrari... they could easily nab 3rd again with the way things are looking for Red Bull.
And all and all, what a great race. Some fantastic scrapping, strategy, Mercedes meltdown drama, middle of the pack was fun to watch... quite the turnaround from last week.
theignoramus
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Some incredible body language captured in this gif.
JadedWriter
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"I matter too Eddie...right? Oh dammit."
Whooo what a race! I'm very happy for Ferrari and Kimi made a super comeback.
Arrivabene is totally a freak, he is super funny.
Poor Jenson.
Oh Shit Eddie! LOL
Arrivabene is totally a freak, he is super funny.
Poor Jenson.
Oh Shit Eddie! LOL
I think some people are realising that it was the whine machine Horner that they didn't like lol.
JadedWriter
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Probably all that coddling and RBR's poor PR didn't help him either. He seems like a good bloke outside of that damn team.
JadedWriter
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No worse than a clothing company winning in the 90's.
How dare all these people invest money, time and effort into the holy sacred sport of F1.
Well it's fine for him to let Hamilton explain things but he literally says dumb and wrong stuff a couple of times.
Anyway... Just finished watching the race.... Guys... I went from a Ferrari hater (during the Todt/Schumi era) to a Ferrari fan....wtf
scorcher59
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Heheheh I'm not so sure STR want to follow in the footsteps of RBR and leave the sport
We hope we have a reason to watch this year, and it wasn't a combo of the track and heat being suited to Ferrari, and poor strategy by Mercedes. Does look positive though.
And maybe Ferrari being strong will help Rosberg and Hamilton patch things up? Common enemy etc.
Personally it was more the energy drink company running away with things for four years straight, and then whining about unfair competition when it doesn't go their way after only one season.