Mosha Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 OK season is almost upon us. According to the BBC McLaren have approached Mercedes over an engine deal. This follows a disastrous testing in Spain with Honda.http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/18921075/mclaren-approaches-mercedes-engine-switch-reportSent from my iris 505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 In the mean time hope there is plenty of deck chairs about around the track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 P 1 just ended and McLaren did not brake down.. yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 Not sure if I like the car design.Sent from my iris 505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Let the season begin... I joined to FantasyGP game. If anyone else wishes to join, here is the link https://fantasygp.com/ I also created a friends list: ThaiVisa Passcode: 35141062 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 And pink, yuck. Sent from my iris 505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 Typical 12:20 powers cut, came back after 70 minutes.Sent from my iris 505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 I'm happy to see two Finns on two best cars. However they both need to improve their quali performance for the next race Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naboo Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 This is about as much fun as it was 7 years ago. Have we had any overtaking for position yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Perez I think.Sent from my iris 505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 Sauber rumoured to be considering Honda engines for 2018, also may go for Mercedes engines. I know which I'd chose.http://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/10819731/honda-tight-lipped-on-sauber-reports-for-2018-engine-supplySent from my iris 505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 China look's like it will be a wet race.Sent from my iris 505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatOilWorker Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Such a shame Nico Rosberg left F1, he did such a great race in 2016. Lewis Hamilton is not a team player and not worthy of the title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dick dasterdly Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Fingers crossed that the next few races prove Ferrari to be close contenders with Merc . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 Power goes of at 13:50, came back at 15:02. Marvelous.Sent from my iris 505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Qualifying - Hamilton edges Vettel for China pole Lewis Hamilton claimed his sixth successive pole position on Saturday, as he pulled out all the stops to top qualifying for the 2017 Formula 1 Heineken Chinese Grand Prix, after Ferrari had led the first two phases of the session. It was another close fight between Mercedes and the Scuderia, with Sebastian Vettel splitting the silver cars, only a tenth off Hamilton and just a thousandth of a second ahead of Valtteri Bottas in third. Read more here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 If it is raining tomorrow and they start from the Grid ... it could be somewhat interesting. I hope that half the cars don't get wiped out before they get to the first corner ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 (edited) On 07/04/2017 at 7:52 AM, ExpatOilWorker said: Such a shame Nico Rosberg left F1, he did such a great race in 2016. Lewis Hamilton is not a team player and not worthy of the title. Not sure about the not worthy bit, he is clearly one of the three best drivers on the grid at present and in the opinion of many ... the best. NR only won because of LH's 'unbelievable bad luck' with his engines and some poor grid starts. LH is a racer and a good one. Far cleaner than Schumacher by far, and like him he excels in the wet, as does Alonso ... can you say that about Mr 'DON'T FORGET TO TURN' ... Edited April 8, 2017 by JAS21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatOilWorker Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 10 hours ago, JAS21 said: Not sure about the not worthy bit, he is clearly one of the three best drivers on the grid at present and in the opinion of many ... the best. NR only won because of LH's 'unbelievable bad luck' with his engines and some poor grid starts. LH is a racer and a good one. Far cleaner than Schumacher by far, and like him he excels in the wet, as does Alonso ... can you say that about Mr 'DON'T FORGET TO TURN' ... Yeah, he should learn to turn his car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 If it is raining tomorrow and they start from the Grid ... it could be somewhat interesting. I hope that half the cars don't get wiped out before they get to the first corner ... The main thing is they have a solution if the medevac chopper can't fly due to low clouds.Sent from my iris 505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Hamilton relishing Sunday rain, despite ‘going in blind’ Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton says he is 'so excited' about the prospect of a rain-hit race in China on Sunday, regardless of his almost total lack of experience of Pirelli's new 2017 wet tyre compounds. Hamilton, who took pole in the dry on Saturday, said his only reference points come from two 'slow' installation laps in the wet on Friday in Shanghai, during which he failed to set a time. Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel managed likewise - while in contrast Valtteri Bottas in the second Mercedes ran four laps on Friday, but also took part in the official wet tyre simulations during pre-season testing, when he racked up 68 laps. "Tomorrow is going to be an unusual day... it's going to be wet potentially, and I haven't driven the wet tyre this year," Hamilton said. "So tomorrow will be a new lesson for me. "It's super exciting for me because we're really fighting these guys, having to raise the bar every time we go out - it's amazing. And I think Ferrari's race pace is a step up [over their one-lap pace], particularly when it's warm, so it will be interesting to see what the weather brings. "Whatever the case I think it will be close, and that bodes well for one of the most exciting races..." Hamilton also said the new regulations mandating standing starts in adverse conditions - rather than a rolling start commencing once the safety car pulls in - will heighten the tension and drama. "It's also exciting as the starts are so much harder than before," he explained. "I think there will be a lot of variability - a lot of people struggling to get away due to wheelspin. "You have to drop the clutch with no reference points, aiming for 100 percent - but you're just guessing. And the difference between two percent can make a big difference to your start." Read more here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Currently the air temperature is 12C, which is one of the coldest races ever. No rain predicted in the first 30 minutes of the race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 Race is 2 weeks earlier.Normal start, some fools might try slicks.Sent from my iris 505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 1 on super softs!Sent from my iris 505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 at Formula One World Championship, Rd2, Chinese Grand Prix, Race, Shanghai, China, Sunday 9 April 2017. © Sutton Motorsport Images Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 The main grandstand is packed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 The main grandstand is packed.All wearing thermals 555Sent from my iris 505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Lights out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 Safety car?Sent from my iris 505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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