German GP 2016 - Hockenhiem

**Nitrodaze** · 29th July 2016, 11:35

A track laid out like a ladies boots, has been redesigned lately and shortened from 4.2 miles to 2.8miles. A 67 lap race which still has the fast long section through the forest. You would be glad to know the motordrum section has been retained.

Rosberg on home tuff would be looking to regain the lead by one point with home support. If Hamilton wins in Hockenhiem, Rosberg would drift further back by a minimum of 12 points. Hence a win here is a must for Rosberg. The twisty section through the motodrum would suit the Redbull and may bring them closer to the Mercedes but they may lose out on the long fast straight through the forest. Turn four is pegged by Martin Brundle as a possible place for overtakes.

I am not sure how well the Ferrari would do on this track, but they would be keen to get ahead of the Redbulls in this race. Redbull have a chance of taking 2nd place in the constructor championship from Ferrari. With the departure of James Allison, a relegation to 3rd would not go unnoticed. We look forward to another battle between Verstapenn and Raikonen. The dutchman has got the better of the world champion each time they have battled this season. Would Raikonenn get a chance to put the rookie in his place this time round?

**AndyL** · 29th July 2016, 11:51

I do like that fan's-eye view of the stadium section.

**Tazio** · 30th July 2016, 10:20

Boss under investigation for unsafe release on to pit lane. A reprimand (his third) will result in a 5 place grid drop.

**N4D13** · 30th July 2016, 13:16

Kyvat out in Q1. How long before STR give him the boot? This is getting ridiculous.

**Bagwan** · 30th July 2016, 15:08

Nico grabs pole and there's nobody around to talk about it .
How surprising .

Lewis and Nico looked like best buddies during the press conference , didn't they ?

It might just be a little tense at the first corner tomorrow . Hee hee .

**Tazio** · 30th July 2016, 16:06

Monster lap from Nico Baggy, In the post Q conference Boss seemed to be sulking a little

. Hulk being investigated for using a a set of tires in Q that he was supposed to give back, and Sainz gets a 3 spot grid drop for impeding Felipe. Honey Badger was impressive, and The Reds seem to be going backwards. Slight possibility of rain tomorrow. I hope it appears for the sake of RB, although their should be good racing from p7 down!

**steveaki13** · 30th July 2016, 17:00

I was away today so missed it.

I will also miss tomorrow live. Sorry to say

**AndyL** · 30th July 2016, 20:08

An excellent pole position by Nico, overcoming technical issues on his first run and consequently an incorrect fuel load for his final run. Should be a great fight tomorrow.

Bizarrely Hulkenberg has a 1-place grid penalty for using an incorrect set of tyres.

**N4D13** · 31st July 2016, 13:08

Look, Alo has just passed Massa without team orders!

By the way, what a terrible start from Nico. He looked really well for the win here, yet he's managed to write himself off. Well, unless something really odd (SCs, rain, etc.) happens.

**andyone** · 31st July 2016, 13:12

this shows how Rosberg is compared to Lewis. he probably was worrying too much about Hamilton before realizing that he had to worry more about the Redbulls