Hamilton - Is revival possible or Is a new Champion in the making

[dj_bytedisaster]

And a driver who can "Race" in the wet ,blowing his team mate away in the process ,doing 33 laps on wets,and staying out long enough to take slicks Now Rosberg leading driver has choise to pit first,and Hamilton is convinced he can stay on wets till it drys enough to take slicks Whatever dj says Nico looked very mediocre today

Why is it important what I say? I go with what Toto Wolff said and that was an apology for messing up Rosberg's car by taping the brake ducts, which in turn meant he never got the tyres and brakes to working temperatures. Instead of slating the drivers, we should be asking what kind tof crap Pirelli is making if the amount of air through the brake ducts may decide if the tyres work or not.

[Nitrodaze]

Why is it important what I say? I go with what Toto Wolff said and that was an apology for messing up Rosberg's car by taping the brake ducts, which in turn meant he never got the tyres and brakes to working temperatures. Instead of slating the drivers, we should be asking what kind tof crap Pirelli is making if the amount of air through the brake ducts may decide if the tyres work or not.

But why did they do that on one car only. Makes you wonder why they did not do it on Hamilton's car as well.

[dj_bytedisaster]

But why did they do that on one car only. Makes you wonder why they did not do it on Hamilton's car as well.

They did it on both cars, just not the same way. Considering that quali was in the dry as opposed to the race which started in the rain and much cooler temperatures most if not all teams will have done that to keep the brakes at temperature. In a rain-affected race all teams use tape in various places to avoid water coming into places you certainly don't want some. Do it wrong, too much or too little of taping and you mess with cooling. It was visible that during the pitstop they removed some tape from the brake ducts on Rosberg's car.

[JamesF1]

I really think this season will go down to the wire. Hamiltons previous experience could be crucial towards the end of the season. 50/50 for me as it stands!

[Bagwan]

I really think this season will go down to the wire. Hamiltons previous experience could be crucial towards the end of the season. 50/50 for me as it stands!

Welcome to the forum , James .

[Nitrodaze]

They did it on both cars, just not the same way. Considering that quali was in the dry as opposed to the race which started in the rain and much cooler temperatures most if not all teams will have done that to keep the brakes at temperature. In a rain-affected race all teams use tape in various places to avoid water coming into places you certainly don't want some. Do it wrong, too much or too little of taping and you mess with cooling. It was visible that during the pitstop they removed some tape from the brake ducts on Rosberg's car.

I suppose, it is Rosbergs turn to think in conspiracry theory terms. You know that one; "Mercedes like Hamilton more than me".

As it goes, we potentially have a four way, possibly five way driver title fight brewing. The 2016 Driver Championship effectively started at Monaco. One thing is looking more clearer this season, Ricciado will win at least one race this year. Verstapenn is likely to win another race race this year. If the Canadian GP proves to be according to the Ferrari aspiration, Vettel and Kimi are likely to win at least one race each.

Now assuming, each of these driver's win at least one race for the remainder of the season, it would come down to Rosberg not having a DNF, ensuring that he win's at least half of the remainder of the races not won by a non Mercedes team and also ensuring that he finish at least second when Hamilton wins. But also stay ahead of Hamilton at most times a non-Mercedes team wins the race, to ensure that he protects his lead and stay ahead of the pack by the time we reach Abu Dhabi.

Hamilton on the other hand, have to at least win half the races not won by a Mercedes car, but also ensure that he finished second for all races he does not win, to be sure he can edge ahead by the time we reach Abu Dhabi.

I haven't worked out the maths, l am sure somebody would. Whichever way you look at it. Rosberg and Hamilton cannot afford to have any slip ups for the remainder of the season. Team Mercedes cannot afford to have any further operational slip ups too, it is clearer than ever that the Redbull is edging closer than ever at the moment. And Ferrari are going to bounce back at Canada l think. Which would mean that Mercedes have a tougher fight on their hands for the rest of this season. It is becoming easier to throw away the championship if they get their priorities wrong, have any operation hiccups [including car problems] or have another or a number of on track wipe outs.

[Mia 01]

I hope Nico will destroy hamilton

[dj_bytedisaster]

I hope Nico will destroy hamilton

No he won't, because it is a competition with motor cars, not a war...

[Bagwan]

No he won't, because it is a competition with motor cars, not a war...

A car , in the wrong hands , can be a weapon , can't it ?

Think , "Pastor" here .

[Jag_Warrior]

I hope Nico will destroy hamilton

Nico has driven very well this year and taken advantage of every opportunity, especially as Hamilton has had more than a few issues. But unless Lewis starts hitting the bottle, getting fat and hanging out with the Kartrashians, while missing Friday practice, Nico doesn't have it in him to "destroy" Lewis. He can race him head to head though. And he can win. He's proven that this year and last. But Nico is just not a dominate racer, IMO.