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Post by MartinT on Jul 1, 2014 13:23:54 GMT
So, who will win the championship this year? The obvious answer is Rosberg, but Hamilton is not far behind and has had two DNFs so his average is better. Can he catch up in increments of 7 points if he wins from now on with Rosberg coming second? Who will the pressure affect the most? What about anyone else - could Ricciardo get there, or the ever present Alonso? What's happened to Raikonnen and Button?
Just for fun, I've set up a vote
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2014 15:09:01 GMT
Voted Hamilton as on law of averages Rosberg should have a mechanical problem sometime. Also Rosberg is a borderline cheat with Lewis being the superior driver when he finishes. I can't see a non Mercedes driver winning as superior car almost always takes advantage.
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Post by John on Jul 1, 2014 15:12:32 GMT
I voted for Rosberg as seems to had a lot more luck than Hamilton this year
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Post by MartinT on Jul 1, 2014 17:37:04 GMT
Hopefully the 'luck' will balance out - Rosberg has been extraordinarily lucky so far. Hamilton is incredibly fast when he wants to be.
I'm with Paul on this one.
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Post by Tim on Jul 1, 2014 21:02:59 GMT
Too early to call, but I have lost interest this year . . . still struggling with those sewing machine cars Martin
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2014 4:38:57 GMT
Wow, what a very pretty voting system. Whoever designed this software must have been a Mac user I voted Rosberg. Its clearly going to be one of the Mercedes drivers and I would prefer Hamilton to win but, as already said, you have to have the right car, be quick AND have any of the luck that is going. We don't have a TV so I haven't seen any of the racing for ten years but as I can now get it streamed, I've started watching this year. Its been interesting I reckon. The sound of the cars has no bearing on it for me but I do find them ugly, hopefully the rule changes will fix that next year. All that matters is the racing and seeing Vettel struggle now he no longer has the fastest car and a slightly slower team mate. I don't think there is much doubt that yet another Newey car would be streets ahead with a Merc engine. It good though to have a different team doing the business, it was getting almost as boring as the Schumacher years. Hopefully, next year won't be so one sided.
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Post by MartinT on Jul 2, 2014 6:56:39 GMT
Yes, the Schumacher years were as dull as ditchwater. I'm enjoying seeing the resurgence of Williams, it's about time they saw some success again and they seem to have assembled the right crew and drivers to do the job. Looks like they'll beat McLaren this year on points, interesting when you compare their relative budgets.
I love the engineering in the new engines, very clever and some of it will doubtless reach road cars in time. Formula E looks like it could be very interesting, too. We need to do so much more with battery technology to make them viable.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2014 15:29:18 GMT
Hamilton seems determined to prove that being balls out fastest is not necessarily the way win world championships
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Post by MartinT on Jul 6, 2014 20:38:01 GMT
WHAT A WIN! That was exactly what Hamilton needed today - a win (from 6th), at his home race and Rosberg DNF. It couldn't have gone better for him.
My respect for Alonso increased and my thoughts about Vettel confirmed. What a whiny self-important spoiled child.
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Post by yomanze on Jul 7, 2014 9:03:53 GMT
Hamilton seems determined to prove that being balls out fastest is not necessarily the way win world championships True he is the most naturally talented "racer" but being an F1 driver is not just about that. However this'll come for Hamilton in time he is not yet at his prime and will become more balanced in the coming years.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2014 9:36:45 GMT
WHAT A WIN! That was exactly what Hamilton needed today - a win (from 6th), at his home race and Rosberg DNF. It couldn't have gone better for him. My respect for Alonso increased and my thoughts about Vettel confirmed. What a whiny self-important spoiled child. Alonso certainly showed how to make his car wide!! Great driving I thought. Inevitable that the brat would get past in the end and disappear up the road with the faster car. Ricciardo is doing a great job in proving that maybe Vettel should offer a few thanks to a certain car designer for all the good years.
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Post by MartinT on Jul 30, 2014 16:19:24 GMT
What an epic battle from the top four we had at Hungary, it was an advert for all that is good in F1. I'm tempted to nominate Hamilton as driver of the race for his stunning 3rd from starting in the pit lane, but I must also praise Ricciardo for still impressing the hell out of us all and Alonso for being a consummate all-rounder and the widest car on the track.
Raspberries to the Mercedes team for trying to inflict team orders but glad that Hamilton ignored them.
Roll on the 2nd half!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2014 19:37:02 GMT
Does anyone else find it strange that you can pay a bribe to a government to be let off prosecution for bribery?
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Post by MartinT on Aug 5, 2014 20:14:41 GMT
I found it more than strange. To allow a deal that no ordinary person could make, just because he is made of money, leaves a very sour taste indeed.
I am shocked that the German legal system could possibly allow it. I also think (bringing us back on topic) that it does F1 no good whatsoever.
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Post by AlexM on Aug 7, 2014 19:48:20 GMT
You have to take your hat off to him - he is really quite an operator. I was quite sure that he was going to be convicted, but no, he leaves court a free man. I do hope he has the good grace to not pretend that is he innocent though. I am fairly suprised that the F1 'family' and CVC seem to be taking the view that the issue is satisfactorily resolved, and we are back to business as usual. Clearly there isn't a concept of being a fit and proper person at work here (no doubt, Ecclestone's lawyers will be penning a libel note as I speak, so I must add that this is all 'in my opinion').
It is also astonishing that you can pay 'damages' without an admission of guilt or to avoid charges being prosecuted under German law, although I know nothing about the principle applied here. It does seem to indicate that there is a two-speed judicial process.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2014 21:17:59 GMT
You have to take your hat off to him - he is really quite an operator. I was quite sure that he was going to be convicted, but no, he leaves court a free man. I do hope he has the good grace to not pretend that is he innocent though. I am fairly suprised that the F1 'family' and CVC seem to be taking the view that the issue is satisfactorily resolved, and we are back to business as usual. Clearly there isn't a concept of being a fit and proper person at work here (no doubt, Ecclestone's lawyers will be penning a libel note as I speak, so I must add that this is all 'in my opinion'). It is also astonishing that you can pay 'damages' without an admission of guilt or to avoid charges being prosecuted under German law, although I know nothing about the principle applied here. It does seem to indicate that there is a two-speed judicial process. I understand it was intended for offences of a minor nature that tend to clog up the courts with neither an admission of guilt or determination of innocence upon payment of a donation to charity. However it seems that over the years it has been legally abused by some high profile and/or wealthy people.
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Post by MartinT on Aug 8, 2014 6:36:06 GMT
It would be interesting to hear DQ's point of view on this.
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Post by danielquinn on Aug 8, 2014 16:07:05 GMT
Formula 1 is an amoral piece of shit of a sport and I look forward to the day when it is confined to countries with suspect regimes, no democracy and a plethora of human rights issues. It is against this background that bernies release should be seen. Bernie is not a criminal it is the system that allows him to do what he deos that is criminal. It also seems to me it is very likely the bloke did blackmail him. 99 million for the state and 1 million for a children's charity sounds like better buisness than putting an 83 year old amoral horrible man in prison. It was also legal. No such law exists in England. I would tax him and his progeny at 99.9%.I wotld call it The Eccleston tax .I would tell him to pay in 2 days or leave England. Well you did ask. Also it isn't much different from the Blair government abandoning prosecuting British aerospace for Saudi bribes. Bribery is a funny old law. You can't do without it but it is almost impossible to prosecute. It is woven in to the fabric of capitalist business.
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Post by Firebottle on Aug 8, 2014 16:45:26 GMT
Careful you might tell us what you really think. Daniel I have absolutely no problem in anyone believing what they want to believe, and I'm with you in thinking Bernie E is very suspect.
However I don't think it is very kind in saying Formula 1 is an amoral piece of shit. As usual it is the people at the top that are suspect. Formula 1 is full of very dedicated people who advance the technical aspects of vehicles and associated technologies.
I say hoorah for them,
Cheers, Alan
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Post by MartinT on Aug 8, 2014 16:46:24 GMT
Well, that's told us! There's probably an element of truth throughout that. If F1 is so banished to suspect countries, do you think they'll continue to broadcast it in HD?
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