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Post by MikeMusic on Apr 8, 2017 10:29:57 GMT
To throw presents at the Chinese fans who had politely waited to see more than just rain during practice. Smart move and gracious too |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2017 11:02:09 GMT
Sublime lap from Hamilton, again showing the difference he adds. It's going to be very tight between the two teams tomorrow.
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Post by stanleyb on Apr 8, 2017 11:03:54 GMT
I would say that it was Hamilton's late braking moves that got him to pole position. Vettel's Ferrari looked faster round the bends. But if it rains then visibility from these wider cars is going to be a nightmare. The man in front, whoever he turns out to be, will then stand the best chance of pulling away from the in mist shrouded pack behind him.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2017 8:33:49 GMT
Nice cool win by Lewis Hamilton and great fight to 3rd from Verstappen.
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Post by MartinT on Apr 9, 2017 8:40:36 GMT
Thoroughly enjoyed that. The Mercedes and Ferrari cars looked evenly matched in China. Sainz, as usual, brought in valuable points.
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Post by John on Apr 9, 2017 17:45:53 GMT
Max (the Dude!) drove a great race
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Post by stanleyb on Apr 9, 2017 18:13:46 GMT
I am a bit concerned that Battas managed to spin his car like that without any reason for him to make such a mistake.
And I was also surprised that the Pascal replacement, Giovanni, would make the same mistake twice in the same weekend! He might have blown his chances with that. The team is not loaded with cash, and rebuilding the car twice must put a massive dent in whatever money they got left for the season.
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Post by steveeb on Apr 10, 2017 20:33:53 GMT
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Post by steveeb on Apr 10, 2017 21:01:18 GMT
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Post by steveeb on Apr 13, 2017 21:13:02 GMT
Jenson for Monaco while Fernando goes around in circles?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2017 21:25:05 GMT
Let's see how Jenson gets on, maybe he'll show up Alonso.
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Post by MartinT on Apr 13, 2017 22:05:16 GMT
I don't think Jenson is confirmed yet, although goodness knows who else could do it.
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Post by speedysteve on Apr 13, 2017 23:54:10 GMT
Jenson for Monaco while Fernando goes around in circles? Indeed. History kind of repeating itself with Mclaren and Montoya and now Alonso! He follows many greats though. Jim Clarke, Graham Hill, John Surtees, Nigel Mansell to name some F1'ers who have crossed the pond for the challenge. Montoya was never a WDC of course. More complete lists here www.indycar.com/News/2017/04/04-12-F1-Indy-drivers-historyIt is a unique challenge and not a simple one at all. |
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Post by speedysteve on Apr 13, 2017 23:56:46 GMT
Let's see how Jenson gets on, maybe he'll show up Alonso. I doubt it, unless some serious magic is performed on the power plant at just the right time before Monaco, or it's a wet qually and wet race! |
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Post by Greg on Apr 14, 2017 0:31:29 GMT
Well he did finish 5th last year!
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Post by davidf on Apr 14, 2017 0:41:18 GMT
Let's see how Jenson gets on, maybe he'll show up Alonso. I doubt it, unless some serious magic is performed on the power plant at just the right time before Monaco, or it's a wet qually and wet race! Oh I don't know...let's pray for some rain - a fast car is not needed - he might even win  |
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Post by MartinT on Apr 14, 2017 9:38:50 GMT
Button confirmed as driving at Monaco. Excellent! |
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Post by Greg on Apr 14, 2017 9:42:17 GMT
Button confirmed as driving at Monaco. Excellent! And of course, he'll just have to amble down the road after breakfast to go to work  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2017 9:17:15 GMT
Nice job by Seb yesterday. Not sure what was wrong with Lewis, thinking he could get away with that pit stop, but nice come back drive nonetheless.
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Post by MartinT on Apr 17, 2017 9:33:34 GMT
I think the gauntlet is well and truly down. I'm not sure about the Lewis penalty, when I watched it again it didn't seem so bad. It didn't help that his team are first in the pit lane and that Bottas was already in there. Yes, it was a good effort at catching Vettel and very exciting.
Overall, a good race. The Red Bulls were struggling but Massa did very well. Alonso was epic at pushing that McLaren around faster than it wanted to go.
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