FP2 over , and the Bulls are on top , the silvers behind , and the reds are nowhere to be seen on a track they were predicted to dominate .
I'm sure there likely other things going on , but that's what made me say "holey cow" .
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FP2 over , and the Bulls are on top , the silvers behind , and the reds are nowhere to be seen on a track they were predicted to dominate .
I'm sure there likely other things going on , but that's what made me say "holey cow" .
That was interesting, wasn't it?
Ferrari saying they took a wrong turn somewhere in their setup process. We've seen this before with Merc when they were suddenly un-competitive (like at Monaco). In that case, they weren't able to turn it around in time. I wouldn't count out Ferrari yet by any means, but time is short to figure it out.
More interesting for me is that Merc seem to have shown up much more competitive than anybody expected. I'm thinking that after Monaco they have been doing a lot of work to make sure it didn't happen again. They seem to have shown up ready this time.
Stunning Vettel, back on it!
well qualy was a bit interesting. I thought the RBR's would have taken pole, but all credit to vettel. That was a blinder of a lap.
The mercs did as good as they could on their worst track of the year. So tomorrow will be all about damage control
2 McLarens in the top 10. Well, well well.
What happened to the force India cars?
Hulkenberg continuing to show his quality.
Kudos to Vettel - he is fantastic around this track. Fab lap! Would have loved Max to get pole position. Nip and tuck between Max and Danny. I think Max had the beating of Danny all day and could have had pole but he didn't have a great final lap.
Standard performance from Kimi - makes a mistake when it matters the most. He's actually a disgraceful driver. The gap between him and Vettel is generally more than it is from Hulkenberg to Palmer.
Hamilton probably got the maximum position possible he could. I felt with a stonker he could have maybe got 4th but it wasn't meant to be. Not sure why Bottas is so far off. He's really getting smashed by Hamilton in qualifying since the break.
Delighted for Alonso. Should be a cracking race.
An entertaining quali. With a chance of rain for the race we may not be in for a complete snore-fest. Well done by Seb. This race needs Max (or Danny boy) to jump Seb off the line!
The first corner is going to be fun to watch , as Vettel has a lot to lose , and Max has nothing to lose , with the two seasons they've had .
The Honey Badger might be the recipient of a two position pass as a result .
Add in some rain , and presto , Stroll wins from the back !
Ok , maybe a wee stretch there .
I know I am being cynical but I'd love it if Ricciardo did a banzai move into turn one and took out Vettel. Max would probably get a very well deserved win and Vettel would get exactly what he deserves in the general context of the championship after his antics in Baku. Probably won't happen but I'd be delighted if it did.
Riccardo will win. The two in front will get caught up with each other.
yeah, my money is on Ricciardo this weekend.
I think max will try to tangle with vettel. sooner than later
My dark money is on Kimi though.
only hoping for a podium for Hamilton
but TBH all the entertainment is gonna come between the Ferrari and RBR cars
Also hoping to see both McLarens score points.
Well, Danny tends to like taking those calculated risks more than anyone else. It pays off for him more often than not and he is a fantastic overtaker. A move like that may cost him in the first corner. But I can see either RBR doing it honestly. I think after his bad luck and considering the high level to which he has driven this year, especially in qualifying, that Max deserves a win.
It's raining , so , that's Lance for the win then .
Oh spank! ;;)
madness!!!!
damn, poor Alonso, he was looking at P3
I'm not sure who is to blame, Vettel came across, Verstappen squeezed Kimi a bit
I'd say 50% to each
wow, wow!
Well done Kimi, ruined what was going to be a cracking race.
I didn't bother to make myself a cup of tea before the race, because I figured I'd have plenty of time when the safety car came out. Yep, called that one.
Gutted for Vettel and McLaren. They really deserved a good result today and it's looking impossible now. That is, unless Alonso decides to crash at an inconvenient time to bring out the SC and have his teammate win the race... :p
I can't believe Alonso is still running after a hit like that.
BK, I will just point out that Hulkenberg is running 3rd ;)
howly mowly. this has bee one of the strangest starts and championship decider, the only hope for mercedes was ferrari crash, and they did
It's an open goal for Hamilton now.
OK, so it looks like it really was Vettel's fault for cutting across to block Verstappen. In all fairness, that was the normal thing to do, but there needed to be better communication at the starts from the team to the drivers. He only has himself to blame for ruining his race ,kimi and Verstappen. Madness
I'm really gutted for Alonso. But kudos to mclaren for making such a sturdy car
Can Hulkenberg finally get his podium?
an vandoorne do something special
This opens up the race for everyone
Can't believe it's raining.
Also, there goes Vettels chance of winning the title.
Didn't Verstappen hit Kimi before Vettel arrived? It happened so quickly, I need a replay in slow motion.
Verstappen could have avoided one Ferrari, but not both coming from either side. Not sure it makes much difference which one he actually hit first.
The whole left side of Fred's car was crushed. I cvan't believe they even sent him out after his first pit stop.........Kvyat !!
Looks like Renault have just secured Hulk's record for him by pitting a lap too late.
Vandorne and Felipe baby banging wheels behind safety car :laugh:
stupid mercedes. why did they not pit Hamilton. Once again the engineers, are screwing his race. worry about your own strategy and stop thinking what ricciardo will do. You are already playing with house money
so frustrating!