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Post by racechick on Jul 7, 2017 20:32:29 GMT
I know. All that crap last year with engines, now stupid things again. It just goes on and on!
and I think the race looks to be hot...but I'll recheck that.
EDIT: yep, hot and dry
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Post by London on Jul 7, 2017 20:46:08 GMT
Hopefully.
Tbf It was either that or risk the gearbox not being able to finish the weekend for Mercedes, damage limitation for us. Definitely the right move. The track suits us and HAM has the pace. As long as he gets a clean start, after a couple laps with DRS enabled he will be fighting for the lead. Hopefully Bottas will do the job by blocking Vettel ^^
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Post by Wß on Jul 7, 2017 20:51:26 GMT
Qualify with the Soft tire and keep Botta from running away up the road, a Merc 1-2 finish. Just has to stay away from any contact with Kimi, Verstappen, Perez, Sainz, Grosjean, Bottas... lol the list is long; none of those guys have had the best first laps of late.
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Post by racechick on Jul 7, 2017 20:51:48 GMT
Yes, it's not all lost. Hammy likes a good fight, and a good comeback drive. And yes, they couldn't risk it if there were issues with the gear box.
It's just so annoying these little things keep cropping up.
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Post by London on Jul 7, 2017 21:39:43 GMT
Do you think Bottas will have the pace on Sunday ? So far , this season , dude was driving like he had a Red Bull car (except Sochi and Baku) compared to Ham and Seb. Maybe in clean air his pace will be better. I dont think clean air or not play a big role though. We'll see.
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Post by Hammer on Jul 8, 2017 2:43:03 GMT
Austrias the best place to have this shitty penalty anyway but still very annoying. Starting 6th, he's gotta watch out again to keep the car intact on Lap 1.
Merc and their stupid issues.
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Post by dogued on Jul 8, 2017 13:47:29 GMT
well....... in for a good strong Vettel points gain or an amazing Hamilton drive...... just stay out of trouble on lap 1 Lewis!!
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Post by Wß on Jul 8, 2017 13:54:19 GMT
Not the most eventful of qualifying sessions, the cards are on the table for tomorrow's race though, if Lewis can work his way past three or four cars before the first round of pit stops, we're looking at a Mercedes 1-2. The Merc is QUICK on the Supersoft. Verstappen is always on the edge that guy. Have to respect that, but he makes a lot of mistakes for it. Youth I guess. Did I mention it was an uneventful qualifying session? racechick I'm guessing you're in a good neighborhood with your qualifying time?
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Post by Wß on Jul 8, 2017 14:01:12 GMT
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Post by Hammer on Jul 8, 2017 14:18:12 GMT
Bottas has a huge role to play tmr for Merc. Hoping he's up for it. Take off Chopbastians front wing if he has to.
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Post by stonemonkey on Jul 8, 2017 16:44:56 GMT
What's happened to vettels ear?
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Post by racechick on Jul 8, 2017 16:45:45 GMT
racechick I'm guessing you're in a good neighborhood with your qualifying time? Yes not bad. About two tenths off. I thought I might have been a bit too quick, but ended up a tad too slow. Pretty happy with that though. Great Q2 for Lewis. Brill getting that in on the harder tyre. Hopefully he'll pick places off the start and more when thise in front pit. shame he wasn't on pole, but he's still in a reasonable position all things considered. Bottas HAS to keep Vettel behind him. But actually I'm hoping Vettel's car blows up. Watched quali in a bar without sound, so had to guess what was going on. Might have to watch race in similar conditions. Had a large Noisy, extended chavvy family come and sit nearby. Probably as well there was no sound on the tv or I'd have throttled them!
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Post by Wß on Jul 8, 2017 20:48:09 GMT
a one stopper tomorrow for everyone so passing is going to have to happen on track.
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Post by Wß on Jul 8, 2017 20:49:01 GMT
What's happened to vettels ear?
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Post by stonemonkey on Jul 8, 2017 20:58:31 GMT
Yes, I can see that, but was it Lewis or arrivabene?
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Post by Wß on Jul 9, 2017 10:50:18 GMT
Seeing reports of some mild showers at the track.
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Post by racechick on Jul 9, 2017 10:54:43 GMT
Ooooo. Brilliant! Could well be in the mountains of Austria!
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Post by Wß on Jul 9, 2017 11:11:43 GMT
Max has a few fans.
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Post by racechick on Jul 9, 2017 11:43:09 GMT
Okay....
Found a big empty pub ( used to be a church) Two big screans Asked them to put F1 on..it's on! Asked them to turn commentary on....it's on! Have free wifi Have a large glass of white wine. All set!!
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Post by Wß on Jul 9, 2017 12:14:46 GMT
Vettel is embarrassing looking for Bottas jump start. The guy can't believe he's been beaten. LOL
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