By Spengo Go To Post1:19.137 from VerstappenRed Bulls were fastest in the first section, somehow I doubt that stays the same during Q. :P
............or they have removed the rear wing on Max car and I missed it ;)
But for the championship it would be great if the RBRs can mix it with the Mercs.
Looks like Ferrari and RBR might be able to get in amongst Mercedes today which would be great news for Hamilton if he can make the most of it.
It really disappoints me that Nasr is likely to get the FI seat over Wehrlein. He is so much more deserving of the seat. I guess money talks.
Q2 1.18.9xx from Verstappen
Q2 1.18.9xx from Verstappen
Red Bull probably does not believe they can get the yellows to last, or maybe one stop more ?
Big pressure on Nico, others look quick as well
Big pressure on Nico, others look quick as well
Lewis on pole with that 1st lap, big pressure on Nico and Vettel.........brilliant last sector by Hulk
shit, weird to see them all have poor first sectors in their second run (wind changed ??)
Huuuuuuuuuuulk
Huuuuuuuuuuulk
By Spengo Go To PostGod damn it Nico pulls one out of the bag at the death.He has done that al year, so credit to him, specially after such a poor 1st sector time in his final run
Insane long straight in to the first corner, Red Bull slower (less power) but on SuperSofts, could be fun 1st corner.
Vettel is going to hit someone again after trying to make up his poor Q
I really thought Nico was throwing the championship away right there. Great recovery.
Two Mercedes on the front row doesn't often seem to translate into two Mercedes in 1st & 2nd by lap 2 this year. So let's see what happens.
Two Mercedes on the front row doesn't often seem to translate into two Mercedes in 1st & 2nd by lap 2 this year. So let's see what happens.
By markao Go To PostInsane long straight in to the first corner, Red Bull slower (less power) but on SuperSofts, could be fun 1st corner.Most critical start of the year!
By markao Go To PostHuuuuuuuuuuulkI feel that fate will somehow conspire against him tomorrow.
By Spengo Go To Postola chicasany bad hombres here
Lets hope at least one of the RBRs can get a Merc in the 1st lap.
That is bullshit. So much for the RBR getting all up in Mercedes' face.
Race from hell for honey badger.
Race from hell for honey badger.
Ricciardo repaying his debt from Germany. Might not have been the optimal spot for himself to do it, but nice gesture.
By Spengo Go To PostVestappen keeping Rosberg honest here. Good effort.He had that one 1/4 chance, had to try
https://my.mixtape.moe/eleeqp.mp4
was wondering how long before Vettel whine......and there it is:P
By Spengo Go To PostMediums are ruining this race.DannyRic closing in after stop (if softs will last), Vettel little faster than Max, could be good in the end.
By Spengo Go To PostHahaha what is happeninghttps://my.mixtape.moe/rmjdkw.mp4
Vettel is fucking pissed!
Lewis did the same in the first lap, so why not, Vettel was not ahead :P
Vettel pissed and than moving in the braking zone with DannyRic, which isn't allowed anymore
This is my message to charly: https://my.mixtape.moe/gzvunt.mp4
gonna be a good after race interviews
By markao Go To PostVettel pissed and than moving in the braking zone with DannyRic, which isn't allowed anymoreJust noticed that, looked to me like Ricciardo definitely had to take avoiding action.
This is my message to charly: https://my.mixtape.moe/gzvunt.mp4
By markao Go To PostMax 5 seconds penalty, why not to Lewis at the start?Because blessed.
Entertainment level sky rocketed there. Very smart to hold Vettel so Ricciardo can get him too. It was no risk high reward situation for Red Bull.
Prick of the day:
The problem as always with the FIA/Race Stewards is the inconsistency.
Sebastian wasn't even next to Max, still behind and than Max locked and took the "gras" way out of it. Happens a lot on other tracks (mostly curbs/tarmac) and then there are no penalties. (let alone Lewis in the 1st corner). As Nico just said in his interview, about Lewis in the first corner, "no penalty needed for Lewis, he went in to the corner 1st, came out of it 1st".
If Max and Sebas go side by side, under braking, than Max gains an advantage and I can see why. But now it feels because one guy is going mad, they feel they have to do something. Also curious what the FIA is going to do about the outburst, doubt they like it.........me did ;)
Sebastian wasn't even next to Max, still behind and than Max locked and took the "gras" way out of it. Happens a lot on other tracks (mostly curbs/tarmac) and then there are no penalties. (let alone Lewis in the 1st corner). As Nico just said in his interview, about Lewis in the first corner, "no penalty needed for Lewis, he went in to the corner 1st, came out of it 1st".
If Max and Sebas go side by side, under braking, than Max gains an advantage and I can see why. But now it feels because one guy is going mad, they feel they have to do something. Also curious what the FIA is going to do about the outburst, doubt they like it.........me did ;)
To be honest I was quite surprised they were able to come to a conclusion before the podium ceremony, so in light of that I think you have a point on why the FIA gave this penalty. I'd like to think they're impartial to that sort of thing but...
Vettel must be feeling the pressure though, telling Charlie to fuck off is insane.
Vettel must be feeling the pressure though, telling Charlie to fuck off is insane.
By Spengo Go To PostJust put down Civ6 for a moment and cannot believe in the end it is DannyRic being the benefiter and German Jesus the one loosing out.
Going to be a good few days on the F1 websites, maybe I should start reading the autosport forums again :P
Maybe after I'm done with Civ 6, just one more turn
Decided to go to bed after all ;)
Cheeky bastards at Red Bull :P and cannot wait for your onboard video link ;)
Cheeky bastards at Red Bull :P and cannot wait for your onboard video link ;)
For last race of the season and were are of to Brasil, Interlagos.
We are nearing the end and it also means that next years grid get's more and more complete. Latest confirmed drivers: Palmer stays at Renault, Ocon gets the bump to Force India (mercedes) and Gutierez is gone at Haas (looks like Magnussen will replace him)
And same as last week, Lewis needs win, or at least make up points to Nico and any failure (DNF) means Nico is the champ.
Current weather forecast looks like the rain might have something to say in the title battle. Lets hope we will see some wet tires used this weekend, because rain races at this track are always awesome.
Free Practice sessions so far,, show Merc on top, afternoon slower (Heat) than morning session and the yellow compound does not look like a tire that is going to last long with these track temperatures. Oh and Kimi & Carlos met on track.........bwoah
And Fernando had time to enjoy the Brazilian sun..........again
We are nearing the end and it also means that next years grid get's more and more complete. Latest confirmed drivers: Palmer stays at Renault, Ocon gets the bump to Force India (mercedes) and Gutierez is gone at Haas (looks like Magnussen will replace him)
And same as last week, Lewis needs win, or at least make up points to Nico and any failure (DNF) means Nico is the champ.
Current weather forecast looks like the rain might have something to say in the title battle. Lets hope we will see some wet tires used this weekend, because rain races at this track are always awesome.
Free Practice sessions so far,, show Merc on top, afternoon slower (Heat) than morning session and the yellow compound does not look like a tire that is going to last long with these track temperatures. Oh and Kimi & Carlos met on track.........bwoah
And Fernando had time to enjoy the Brazilian sun..........again
Lewis does what he needs to do, but same goes for his teammate.
Kimi wins the battle for 3rd, Grosjean the one for 7th! and lets pray for some rain or a very messy start tomorrow.
And Grosjean crashes out in his lap to the grid :P , fantastic qualifying and than you do this, unbelievable.
That's safetycar start I'm afraid :(
That's safetycar start I'm afraid :(
By Spengo Go To PostThat pretty much confirms SC start.Shame but I do hope they let the field go early and not like the last few times, waiting so long that people pit for inters (directly) or within 1/2 laps
Thought they were going to start under sc for a few laps to clear the track and then do a standing start? But apparently not.
I think this will be red flagged at some point. Weather is going to get worse.
I think this will be red flagged at some point. Weather is going to get worse.
Vettel lucky not hitting anything or anyone him
Inters start to work, but still 2/3 seconds of the pace of top.
Safetycar, that might change that call
Inters start to work, but still 2/3 seconds of the pace of top.
Safetycar, that might change that call
By Spengo Go To PostMax is insanely good in these conditions.he almost, maybe that's why you are right, lost it in same place as Kimi. :P
Alright, wake me up in an hour.
https://my.mixtape.moe/yugctz.mp4