2014 Belgian Grand Prix

[niky]

Clumsy? Nico Rosberg is a very, very careful driver.

He almost never makes mistakes.

Of course when he does, Hamilton just happens to suffer the most.

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Still, racing incident. Entirely preventable, but what can you do?

I'm just waiting for the post-race Hamilton interview where he, yet again, declares that the friendship is over.

But if he doesn't, color me impressed. At this point, he's got to simply roll with the punches and keep on driving.

 

[Dodzzz]

Nico deserved that boos..

 

[NotThePrez]

Another great win for Ricciardo! And another podium for Bottas. Also, happy to see Raikonnen finally getting a good result out of the Ferrari.

Looking at today's race, if Ricciardo and RBR can keep up their performance (and have luck on their side), this could turn into a 3-way WDC battle.

 

[mustafur]

I don't see how what Eddie did was unprofessional, the butthurt british fans are the only ones who really should be, yes it was clumsy but not something that Rosberg could be penalised over, don't see anyone attacking Alonso for doing the same thing to Vettel on the last lap although the puncture never happened it was basically the same same thing.

 

[Dragonistic]

One thing is for sure, Mercedes are doing a rubbish job of managing what is supposed to be a complete sweep for them.

They're doing a great job of keeping the drivers championship alive when it could have been done and dusted. They'll win the constructors championship regardless but they're also winning fans by letting the guys get on with it, both drivers should be intelligent enough to know when to push and when not too and in this case Nico should have known you don't win a race on lap 2 at Spa and let Lewis have the corner.

 

[mustafur]

They really should be enforcing team orders with Ricciardo this close to the championship lead now, only problem is the wrong person is leading it, Hamilton wouldn't follow crap if they did it to him now.

 

[Chris123]

Why am I quoted in this @Dragonistic ^^

 

[C-ZETA]

No, the discussion was that in general neither British nor German fans seem to have particularly taken to Rosberg.

And an article Rosberg brought up, in a British newspaper, trying to win the British fans, and the implication was that today would make that moot. And she implied that we're all backing Hamilton.
Except...I'm not. I'm backing Rosberg.

 

[Dhalism]

That's the first time they collided.

incident doesnt have to be a collision

Really hard to manage them now.
Actually it become a loose loose situation.

1 - If they don't do anything Rosberg / Ham might keep crashing everytime the get close and Ricciardo, laughing, might win the Champ. Imagine that.
2 - If they say: "Ok! 1st driver Rosberg 2nd driver Lewis." They'll get booed by the whole World and loose Hamilton at the end of the season.
3 - If they'll keep the sneaky sabotage on Lewis they'll still loose him at the end of the season.

It's a loose loose loose situation.
Triple loose.

I think they'll keep going with the 3rd option.

i apologize for being a grammar nazi but considering the frequency with which you've used the word, it's lose

Mercedes are just indecisive. They dont need to nominate 1 or 2 to put down some rules. Today's conversation with Lewis about retiring is pretty much a direct display of that. They should have told lewis to stfu and carry on instead of talking to him like he's a freaking baby. Mercedes are currently acting out of fear of offending its drivers instead of the mediating authority they should be.

 

[Pupik]

Bonus points for all further posts that don't include "butthurt", "fanboy", "worst driver ever", or "bathescythe".

 

[Peasantslayer]

Why am I quoted in this @Dragonistic ^^

I think when you write half a message and leave it sometimes the wrong person is quoted when you try to write another.

 

[andrea]

Hamilton looks pretty broken there. He's trying hard to sound like he's calm, but he really looks broken. One step away from saying something like "I don't know why I'm even doing this anymore." :/

 

[Legro]

And an article Rosberg brought up, in a British newspaper, trying to win the British fans, and the implication was that today would make that moot. And she implied that we're all backing Hamilton.
Except...I'm not. I'm backing Rosberg.

I thought I was only one.

 

[Famine]

i apologize for being a grammar nazi but

Not a problem...

i apologize for being a grammar nazi but considering the frequency with which you've used the word, it's lose

Mercedes are just indecisive. They dont need to nominate 1 or 2 to put down some rules. Today's conversation with Lewis about retiring is pretty much a direct display of that. They should have told lewis to stfu and carry on instead of talking to him like he's a freaking baby. Mercedes are currently acting out of fear of offending it's drivers instead of the mediating authority they should be.

That's "I", "Nazi", "Lewis" and "its".

In other news I doubt there were sufficient Hamilfans at Spa to make the booing that audible. It's more likely Hamilfans and race fans annoyed at Rosberg's rash decision early in the race robbing them of a chance to see the top two drivers in the world right now racing each other for 90 minutes.


Toto Wolff didn't sound happy.

 

[Dhalism]

Not a problem...That's "I", "Nazi", "Lewis" and "its".

In other news I doubt there were sufficient Hamilfans at Spa to make the booing that audible. It's more likely Hamilfans and race fans annoyed at Rosberg's rash decision early in the race robbing them of a chance to see the top two drivers in the world right now racing each other for 90 minutes.


Toto Wolff didn't sound happy.

it's it's. It is
hehehe

 

[Dragonistic]

Why am I quoted in this @Dragonistic ^^

I guess below? Not sure

I think when you write half a message and leave it sometimes the wrong person is quoted when you try to write another.

Anyway, though the Mercedes incident is the big talking point the race itself excluding that was very good. I feel bad for Ricciardo as his stellar performance is going under the radar in the drama, he's showing Sebastian up well and truly so far this season ignorant of Seb's mechanical problems.

There's really 2 seasons going on here, Mercedes private battle is it's own entity but there's a really good season going on behind theme.

 

[JosVerstappen]

No problems Ham, just win the last race for double points and all will be good.

 

[HKS racer]

Now back to the Magnussen traffic jam.
I enjoyed the battle. Solid racing.
But today the kid deserved a bump.
He closed really hard and I think he deserved a Pastor move.

Alonso tried to pass while still being fair, he even placed two wheels on the grass but didn't manage the pass in the end.
At that point i was expecting something like "ok kid now I show you how you get the * out of my way" but I didn't happen.
In the last laps he still tried a fair move while the kid was needing a lesson, he didn't make the pass and booth Vettel and Button took advantage.

Did Alonso become too conservative because he know he is not going to win the Champ anyway? So why bother?

 

[Famine]

it's it's. It is

"offending it is drivers"?

Bummed that Lotterer lasted even less time than the #3 Audi at Le Mans this year. And Maldonado just seemed to give up early on. Is that the first ever retirement due to "vehicle ennui"?

 

[Dhalism]

"offending it is drivers"?

Bummed that Lotterer lasted even less time than the #3 Audi at Le Mans this year. And Maldonado just seemed to give up early on. Is that the first ever retirement due to "vehicle ennui"?

ive edited that part cause i knew some smart ass would take a jab back at me. Frankly if capitalization is the only mistake ive made there i think ive done a good job. For a murican at least

 

[mustafur]

Now back to the Magnussen traffic jam.
I enjoyed the battle. Solid racing.
But today the kid deserved a bump.
He closed really hard and I think he deserved a Pastor move.

Alonso tried to pass while still being fair, he even placed two wheels on the grass but didn't manage the pass in the end.
At that point i was expecting something like "ok kid now I show you how you get the * out of my way" but I didn't happen.
In the last laps he still tried a fair move while the kid was needing a lesson, he didn't make the pass and booth Vettel and Button took advantage.

Did Alonso become too conservative because he know he is not going to win the Champ anyway? So why bother?

Alonsos rear hit on Vettel was very Clumsy too, could of ruined Vettels race.

 

[OutlawQuadrnt]

Yup, I don't think Eddie is the greatest "TV person" but I thought he handled that very very well, and the round of applause from the fans showed they'd had a good telling-off

On the one hand, there is certain level of respect that should be given to competitors. On the other, telling off paying customers isn't exactly good for business.

 

[Peasantslayer]

Rosberg blames British fans for booing...

 

[Roo]

ive edited that part cause i knew some smart ass would take a jab back at me. Frankly if capitalization is the only mistake ive made there i think ive done a good job. For a murican at least

Nope. Every 'ive' needs an apostrophe

If I was Mercedes I would be taking a serious look at Riccardo right now. He's shaping up nicely to give them a cause for concern in the WDC.

 

[mustafur]

On the one hand, there is certain level of respect that should be given to competitors. On the other, telling off paying customers isn't exactly good for business.

this is F1, its really good tbh lmao.

Nope. Every 'ive' needs an apostrophe

If I was Mercedes I would be taking a serious look at Riccardo right now. He's shaping up nicely to give them a cause for concern in the WDC.

If Ricciardo wins this Title it is the greatest David vs Goliath F1 has ever seen.

 

[Dhalism]

Nope. Every 'ive' needs an apostrophe

damn it!

 

[TenEightyOne]

it's it's. It is
hehehe

No, the sentence was "Mercedes are currently acting out of fear of offending it's drivers instead". Read that as "Mercedes are currently acting out of fear of offending it is drivers instead". Apostrophe's not required. Enjoy that last one though

I'm disappointed in Rosberg, he's a great driver generally and I'd like to see him take the championship, today was a messy incident (a racing incident) but messy nonetheless.

Not nice to hear him being booed but as @prisonermonkeys says I think the fans felt cheated of a battle.

 

[HKS racer]

Alonsos rear hit on Vettel was very Clumsy too, could of ruined Vettels race.

Vettel ALWAYS deserve that.
But anyway I think what could have been with Maldonado behind today's Magnussen.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Oh dear don't say that, you'll have @LMSCorvetteGT2 assume you must hate the guy, and try and justify that it's the inner playboy in him coming out

Only if you didn't understand the context of what was discussed prior between us. I mean he shouldn't be mad right, the race and driving in it is as much in his control as you winning the lottery.

I comment on Lewis's attitude and you assume I hate the guy. You can't see why him being too emotional is a bad thing. Mate just leave it as it is. It's common sense to be honest, but I've made my points, this isn't really going anywhere useful. Let's call it a day shall we.

I can see why you think it's a bad thing since you've said that, but what me and another user have said (@TenEightyOne) is that him having that attitude hasn't been a bad thing for him this year and has caused him to drive with a sense of urgency and do well. Until it becomes something stupid like it did back in 2011 why should you care once again if he doesn't crack a smile because he feels he could have got more, or do some other mannerism you deem worthy.

 

[Whodoyouthink]

If fans knew Rosberg had that debris flapping about in his face for a few laps (maybe it was only 1?), then perhaps they wouldn't feel the need to boo. I don't agree with it at all, but I suppose I can see their reasoning. But with that crap flying around in his face, what more could you ask for as a way of making things equal?

Plus, it shows just how good he is to begin with. If that happened to me I would have surely crashed

Disappointed in Alonso's shortcomings, as well as Kimi's. Although it was a mix of things they could have and couldn't controlled.