2014 Belgian GP Thread

[Storm]

Interestingly Alonso hasn't won at Spa - I don't remember but has he had any DNFs or shunts there?

edit: 2006 seems to be missing from that list so the above line makes no sense if he indeed won that year

[steveaki13]

No Belgian GP in 2003 & 2006

[Robinho]

I'm sure he binned it in the rain one year, but not sure if he retired as a result

[Mia 01]

One of the most thrilling battles I watshed over the years at Spa is the one between Kimi and Lewis 2008, the last laps in the rain.

[henners88]

One of the most thrilling battles I watshed over the years at Spa is the one between Kimi and Lewis 2008, the last laps in the rain.

That was all just a side show for the brilliance of Massa who eventually stormed to victory though. Hamilton is only an average driver so my guess is something was wrong with Kimi's Ferrari. Shame.

[journeyman racer]

One of the most thrilling battles I watshed over the years at Spa is the one between Kimi and Lewis 2008, the last laps in the rain.

The whole race.

[N. Jones]

Love, Love, LOve this track! Attrition is sometimes high but if Mercedes can keep all of their parts functioning I don't think they can be beat.
Unless.... has the car been driven in cooler temps this season? I wonder if that might be a concern...

[Tazio]

Kimi is the only true modern day legend around here. 4 wins. Great stuff. Lets hope he does well this weekend

Hungary saw Kimi achieve his best finish of the season, so I'm hoping his result there is the start of a redemption. I think he has a chance of outrunning Alonso at Spa.

As far back as Canada certain members (like Airshifter) were saying that Force India were about to overtake Ferrari in the WCC standings. That race wouldn't even be close if Kimi did what he was paid for. I hope he fares better in the second half of the season, because Kimi, and his vastly superior teammate even have a chance to hold off Williams for third. I also feel that if Fred continues to ponk Kimi at Spa it will be the final nail in Kimi's F1coffin, and I personally don't want to see him go out like this, but it is becoming more and more evident that he bit off more than he can chew in his battle against Alonso.

[truefan72]

As far back as Canada certain members (like Airshifter) were saying that Force India were about to overtake Ferrari in the WCC standings. That race wouldn't even be close if Kimi did what he was paid for. I hope he fares better in the second half of the season, because Kimi, and his vastly superior teammate even have a chance to hold off Williams for third. I also feel that if Fred continues to ponk Kimi at Spa it will be the final nail in Kimi's F1coffin, and I personally don't want to see him go out like this, but it is becoming more and more evident that he bit off more than he can chew in his battle against Alonso.

TBH i don't think kimi even sees it as a battle between he and Alonso. Kimi is only concerned with getting his car the way he wants it and going about his business.
In his 2 worst years in recent memory ,2008 the car did not suit him and tbf he was not as motivated. I'd say he was even slightly burned out.
This year, the car absolutely does not suit him and credit has to be given to alonso for wrestling with this beast. But he is slowly coming to grips and we have 9 more races to go so we will see.
But when the car suits him and he feels confident in the machinery, he has proven to be a very capable driver. I think kimi has done his best with this car, Alonso is just that good and has put a serious shine on a turd. It is more to do with what Alonso overperforming than kimi underperforming


and yes, I absolutely love this track. I do miss the old bus stop chicane though. It was such a classic. I wish they would bring it back somehow.
Spa and suzuka are tops on my list. by a long margin with istanbul coming in at an honorable 3rd (loved that track too)

[Hawkmoon]

and yes, I absolutely love this track. I do miss the old bus stop chicane though. It was such a classic. I wish they would bring it back somehow.

I couldn't agree more. Spa didn't need 'improving'. At least they didn't do a Hockenheim job on it.