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Thread: 2014 Belgian GP Thread
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20th August 2014, 07:09 #11
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 yearTito Vilanova = :champion:
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20th August 2014, 07:46 #12
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No Belgian GP in 2003 & 2006
I still exist and still find the forum occasionally. Busy busy
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20th August 2014, 08:34 #13
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I'm sure he binned it in the rain one year, but not sure if he retired as a result
"I" before "E" except after "C". Weird.
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20th August 2014, 11:25 #14
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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.
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20th August 2014, 13:53 #15
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20th August 2014, 16:19 #17
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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..." Lady - I'm in an awful dilemma.
Moe - Yeah, I never cared much for these foreign cars either."
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20th August 2014, 16:57 #18
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Originally Posted by GravettFan99Last edited by Tazio; 20th August 2014 at 16:59.
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20th August 2014, 20:13 #19
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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)you can't argue with results.
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21st August 2014, 06:06 #20
A nice analysis from the rally: https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/what-we-learned-from-rally-italy-sardinia-2024/
[WRC] Rally Italia Sardegna 2024