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[DrM]

Vergne back in the car from food poisoning.

Half expecting explosive diarrhea and projectile vomiting coming from the car.

Probably like that former F1 driver from down under

 

[Zeknurn]

Qualifying is on but I can't watch it because they decided to block my country.

 

[Zeknurn]

Algesuari calling F1 predictable heh.


Race is about to start btw.

edit: Crazy race already. So much sliding, overtaking and lockups. That pit stop by DAmbrosio was entertaining as well.

 

[Tempy]

lol...

 

[Zeknurn]

Yeah that rant by Buemi was funny.

Prost is the Webber of Formula E. He's in the best car but does nothing right.

 

[Lach]

This is the first full race I'm watching since the very first one.

Holy shit the commentators are actually talking to the leader DURING the race (during safety car). How awesome is that?!?!?

 

[Aiii]

I love the in-car interviews during safety car periods.

F1 should really take note on how FE handles drivers and press.

 

[Lach]

F1 should really take note on how FE handles drivers and press.

Indeed.

Buemi in absolute beast mode today!

 

[Juicy Bob]

The e.DAMS car is OP as fuck.

FE was much better when everything was equal...

 

[Tempy]

Damn that was tense!

 

[Juicy Bob]

FUCK YEAH SAM BIRD YOU BLOODY LEGEND

 

[Lach]

Incredible drive by Sam!

Almost a last to first for Buemi!

 

[Zeknurn]

I was on the edge of my seat for the last five laps. Great race.

 

[Cheeseman Battitude]

What a fucking great race!!

 

[DrM]

Shit, missed it because pub owner bought me a beer and we had a chat

 

[Lach]

Driver interview on the way back into the pits!! I love it.

 

[Zeknurn]

This season is shaping up to be as great as the previous one. I can't wait for the next race in Mexico.

 

[DrM]

Mercedes engine is already producing 900+ bhp and they are planning to add some more during the season (motorsport). They had rumored 840 bhp peak last season...

Cowell confirmed that the Mercedes engine was now delivering in excess of 900bhp.

Mercedes believes its power unit was delivering more than 45 percent thermal efficiency last year – and a graph shown to journalists suggested that the step being prepared for 2016 could be as big a leap forward as the team made between 2014 and 2015.

Mercedes also completed crash tests for 2016

 

[PdotMichael]

I love the in-car interviews during safety car periods.

F1 should really take note on how FE handles drivers and press.

Who doesn't want to listen to standard PR statements before, after and in the middle of the race!

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

Mercedes engine is already producing 900+ bhp and they are planning to add some more during the season (motorsport). They had rumored 840 bhp peak last season...


Mercedes also completed crash tests for 2016

Honda ICE had an output of 665bhp during the final race at Abu Dhabi, according to the Honda insider at vtec forum, the 2016 version will see a 6% increase in performance, so around 860-70bhp with a fixed ERS in race trim.

Peter P will deliver the goods, the championship is McLaren's next season.

 

[ramparter]

Wax you don't even try to sound serious anymore, that's outright trolling there..

 

[ElTorro]

Wax you don't even try to sound serious anymore, that's outright trolling there..

Or ... McLaren is moving to GP2, in which case things make sense again. They already have the proper engine.

 

[Aiii]

 

[Psychotext]

Yup. =/

 

[DBT85]

What's the problem this time, exactly?

 

[Aiii]

There's a problem?

 

[Psychotext]

Well, in a broadcast with precisely no celebs turning up to randomly talk about a sport they know nothing about, I didn't really see the worth in him turning up.

So yeah, I've got a problem with it.

 

[Aiii]

Did it interfere with your 30 minute of waiting for the US to end their commercial breaks?

 

[Psychotext]

Well, up until that point I was enjoying the analysis. This was after the half time show, and a lot had been going on.

 

[Chanser]

Did it interfere with your 30 minute of waiting for the US to end their commercial breaks?

That is one long commercial.

 

[Aiii]

That is one long commercial.

It was a nice interruption of the 3 minutes of commercials every minute or so during playtime.

 

[DBT85]

Jusat found this about Hamilton and his lifestyle and can't help but agree entirely

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/34622031

 

[Ark]

Jusat found this about Hamilton and his lifestyle and can't help but agree entirely

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/34622031

Yup. People complain that F1 drivers are PR robots today, and they also complain that Hamilton isn't what the others are.

I've never understood it. The guy is doing exactly what makes him happy after years of being suppressed by the traditional image of F1.

 

[DrM]

Yup. People complain that F1 drivers are PR robots today, and they also complain that Hamilton isn't what the others are.
.

Let him enjoy his lifestyle if he likes it and he can put a line between racing and other activities (until another lady will mess up his mind). On the opposite side you have Vettel, who is keeping his private life as hidden as he can.

 

[Ghost]

Well, in a broadcast with precisely no celebs turning up to randomly talk about a sport they know nothing about, I didn't really see the worth in him turning up.

So yeah, I've got a problem with it.

They definitely had other people on, Martin O'Neil turned up at one point.

 

[Jezbollah]

I've never understood it. The guy is doing exactly what makes him happy after years of being suppressed by the traditional image of McLaren.

FTFY

 

[JadedWriter]

Hamilton better not hold on to Keith Richards too tightly, might get some of his precious life force sucked out.

 

[Zaru]

I've never understood it. The guy is doing exactly what makes him happy after years of being suppressed by the traditional image of F1.

As long as he gets the results, let him have his fun.

 

[brotkasten]

I was definitely not a fan of Hamilton's lifestyle, but I came around it and now I'm happy that he still gets to do all these things and enjoys it. In that sense he's more interesting and enjoyable than the peusdo-cool hack fraud Kimi is.

 

[Psychotext]

They definitely had other people on, Martin O'Neil turned up at one point.

You sure? I genuinely didn't see anyone else.

Martin O'Neil would have been just as pointless though.

 

[dubc35]

She was 12 seconds slower than me in the simulator. Still, she ran away with all the rewards, says Marco Sorensen to Ekstra Bladet.

She being Carmen Jorda
http://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/anden_...-babe-fik-dansk-koerer-til-at-give-op/5943298
https://translate.googleusercontent...943298&usg=ALkJrhixtbyF9npN48mxc_KsxVhopO8Snw

 

[PowerTaxi]

You sure? I genuinely didn't see anyone else.

Martin O'Neil would have been just as pointless though.

I couldn't stop laughing.

 

[Psychotext]

 

[Zeknurn]

The broadcaster took over the terrestrial contract from the BBC and has already confirmed David Coulthard will be part of its on-screen line-up. Ben Edwards and Lee McKenzie from the BBC TV line up are believed to also be signed, while former McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh told this site he has turned it down. C4 stalwart Guy Martin will be involved. The main presenter looks likely to come from outside the sport; it is understood the channel wants its coverage to be personality led.

Prost said: “There is nothing done with UK TV but it could be nice. I will continue with Canal + as usual for sure.
“I do not know why people are talking so much about UK TV, maybe it is because I am friends with David [Coulthard], but we see what the future holds.”

Prost also talks about Renault, the current power units and the overall state of F1. Well worth the read.
http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2016/...-new-rules-not-only-in-one-area-of-formula-1/

 

[JadedWriter]

So Prost is friends with Coulthard, makes me wonder if Mansell is still salty regarding Prost.

 

[Aiii]

 

[chadskin]

Pascal Wehrlein will join Manor this year: http://www.autobild.de/artikel/formel-1-wehrlein-zu-manor-8605141.html

Quite the team they've assembled over the break. Mercedes engine, Williams chassis, plus Pat Fry and Nicolas Tombazis (Ferrari) and Dave Ryan (McLaren).

 

[itsgreen]

Pascal Wehrlein will join Manor this year: http://www.autobild.de/artikel/formel-1-wehrlein-zu-manor-8605141.html

Quite the team they've assembled over the break. Mercedes engine, Williams chassis, plus Pat Fry and Nicolas Tombazis (Ferrari) and Dave Ryan (McLaren).

Overspending... good way to go bankrupt.

 

[brotkasten]

Meanwhile Haas is targeting points from the get-go.

 

[Tempy]

Pascal Wehrlein will join Manor this year: http://www.autobild.de/artikel/formel-1-wehrlein-zu-manor-8605141.html

Quite the team they've assembled over the break. Mercedes engine, Williams chassis, plus Pat Fry and Nicolas Tombazis (Ferrari) and Dave Ryan (McLaren).

Good for him. IMO McLaren should put Vandoorne there too.