British Grand Prix

[dj_bytedisaster]

Of course it was all down to his skill, right?

Well, the Ferrari wasn't really up to scratch this weekend, and extracting the max out of it is a sign of a driver's skill, isn't it?

[N. Jones]

Yeah but not Kimi's. I know he loves racing but I wonder if the motivation for F1 just isn't there.

[veeten]

... and Nico, looking at the now-clearing sky, saying "... you hate me, don't you?..."

[Nitrodaze]

how on earth did vettel get 3rd
but good for him

Ferrari and Vettel were thinking on their feet in the changing conditions of the race. They stole 3rd by outwitting Williams.

Dynamic strategic thinking during the race has been a noticeable weakness at the Williams pitwall all of this season. They have not been able to maximize their race potential and that reflects the point difference between them and Ferrari whom have consistently outwitted the William's pit wall; and making a step forward as well in previous races ofcourse.

That said, Williams nearly pulled a Heather Watson today. They can be very please with their performance today. They definitely put on a ballsy fight and gave the Mercedes pitwall a real fright. On the whole, Williams was impressive. But they have to make some changes to their pit wall as their drivers are paying the price for their lack lustre strategies on race sundays.

[Nitrodaze]

It was unbelievable to see Kimi's race fall apart with the wrong tyre choice. He drove very well today, beating Vettel all weekend but somehow pulling the short straw on race day. Some drivers have all the luck and Vettel made his by using his astute head to beat his team mate and both Williams. That was a drive of a Four times World Champion, even when the odds were against him. wow from 7th to 3rd

[Nitrodaze]

Seeing the Winner's gold trophy next to the trophy for 2nd and 3rd, it occurred to me that Hamilton was right about how poor trophies have become recently. The trophys for 2nd and 3rd looked really ordinary compared to the gold trophy. I hope they improve them for next year. I wonder which track has the worst trophy this season.

[The Black Knight]

Well, the Ferrari wasn't really up to scratch this weekend, and extracting the max out of it is a sign of a driver's skill, isn't it?

Yup and Vettel had a fantastic race. To me it was one of his best drives because he performed when the car didn't which is the first time I can really remember seeing that from him. He out drove the car, especially in the last 20 laps of the race!

I think it's about time for Kimi Raikkonen to retire. It's just going from bad to worse for him and it's just getting embarrassing now. Terrible today!

Great British GP - Silverstone always throws up some fantastic excitement!

[zako85]

It seems like Williams chassis was not setup to do well in the wet conditions. They would have lost podiums with or without better strategy and pit stops.

[steveaki13]

It seems like Williams chassis was not setup to do well in the wet conditions. They would have lost podiums with or without better strategy and pit stops.

I agree really. Ultimately they ruined there chances of an unlikely win with a poor strategy call, but after the rain came, the car was no where. Drivers or strategy calls then couldn't help them.

[AndyL]

Ferrari and Vettel were thinking on their feet in the changing conditions of the race. They stole 3rd by outwitting Williams.

They were a little bit fortunate too. Vettel was something around 10 seconds behind the Williams pair, and that extra 10 seconds to decide whether to pit was quite beneficial since it was just when the weather was turning.