2014 Belgian GP Thread

[airshifter]

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.

Being Kimi is the current Spa master, if he can't get the best of Alonso at that track he probably has no other chance to do it in the current or any other car. Sadly, I really don't think him or even Fred has a real chance at a podium at Spa, as the Ferrari engine package should disadvantage both of them as compared to the Merc powered cars. As for Kimi v Alonso, personally I think that battle is long over, at least for this season. I was hoping to see Kimi at least hassle Fred, and it's just not happening at all. Maybe Ferrari made a mistake paying Kimi to not drive when they picked up Fred, so he's still doing that now that he is back in the car.



I really wish Ferrari would sort out the car. With the form Alonso is showing, I think he could easily be hassling the Mercs for the top step on the podium if they could get the Ferrari up in line with the Williams cars.

[truefan72]

At least they didn't do a Hockenheim job on it.

and for that we are all eternaly thankful

[Doc Austin]

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

They should have left the 1966 version alone and just improved the barriers.

[henners88]

Spa needs rain. Its a great track, my favourite in fact, but it can be dull as hell when its a dry race and a leader off in the distance. I had forgotten I am going on holiday tomorrow so will be watching this race on Wednesday when I get back. I'm not having much luck this year with race weekends.

[Storm]

FP1 on right now and there might be rain in quallies tomorrow....That rain should come on sunday tbh.

[Tazio]

Being Kimi is the current Spa master, if he can't get the best of Alonso at that track he probably has no other chance to do it in the current or any other car. Sadly, I really don't think him or even Fred has a real chance at a podium at Spa, as the Ferrari engine package should disadvantage both of them as compared to the Merc powered cars. As for Kimi v Alonso, personally I think that battle is long over, at least for this season. I was hoping to see Kimi at least hassle Fred, and it's just not happening at all. Maybe Ferrari made a mistake paying Kimi to not drive when they picked up Fred, so he's still doing that now that he is back in the car.



I really wish Ferrari would sort out the car. With the form Alonso is showing, I think he could easily be hassling the Mercs for the top step on the podium if they could get the Ferrari up in line with the Williams cars.

I'm starting to think that Kimi is just not comfortable with the lower down force level of this seasons regs'. He did go well in FP1, maybe he'll get the car sorted out yet. Fred looks strong as usual, although I think p3 is a little optimistic.

[steveaki13]

Spa needs rain. Its a great track, my favourite in fact, but it can be dull as hell when its a dry race and a leader off in the distance. I had forgotten I am going on holiday tomorrow so will be watching this race on Wednesday when I get back. I'm not having much luck this year with race weekends.

Where are you going on Holiday Henners? Anywhere nice

[Doc Austin]

Has Pastor crashed yet?

[steveaki13]

Has Pastor crashed yet?

http://www.espn.co.uk/belgium/motors...ry/171939.html

[journeyman racer]

Spa needs rain. Its a great track, my favourite in fact, but it can be dull as hell when its a dry race and a leader off in the distance. I had forgotten I am going on holiday tomorrow so will be watching this race on Wednesday when I get back. I'm not having much luck this year with race weekends.

So henners88 misses out on another race. Starts pointing out what's wrong with F1/Spa, and what should happen?