2014 Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix

[20832]

What is that ringing noise I heard when Hamilton entered pit road? Is that a pit crew "rooster call"?

Yeah, I think it's an accustic signal to indicate that the car is coming.

 

[20832]

That pass between Rosberg and Bottas is being investigated (apparently). Bottas didn't really had any chance but to cut the corner.

 

[dhandeh]

It's almost like Rosberg knows he has to pit again, he isn't taking it easy on the tyres to make them last.

 

[ZEROX]

Grosjean penalised.

 

[20832]

Penalty for Grosjean and no penalty Rosberg apparently

 

[20832]

It's almost like Rosberg knows he has to pit again, he isn't taking it easy on the tyres to make them last.

Well, he really has no other option. It's not just to have a good place in this race, but to still relevant in the championship. Hamilton is currently gaining at a rapid rate.

 

[mustafur]

Surely Vettel could be in trouble over this beep radio message.

 

[niky]

Sutil had position on Grosjean. Rosberg had position (from what I saw) on Bottas. Didn't think they'd call the Grosjean one, honestly, as it looked like Adrian Sutil just didn't give him enough space on the inside... but I guess we'll have to wait for the post race replays to see that.

 

[Grayfox]

What is that ringing noise I heard when Hamilton entered pit road? Is that a pit crew "rooster call"?

A buzzer to tell you a car is coming down pit lane.

Are russian pit crews blind or just stupid they can see the cars can they not?.

Pitlanes are some what safe, very rarely do people get hit and if they do it is due to one of few things.

A loose object hitting someone(tires hitting cameramen)
A car looses control and spins into someone(has happened in F1)
Some one walks into a car as they didn't bother looking.

 

[Blitz24]

A buzzer to tell you a car is coming down pit lane.

Are russian pit crews blind or just stupid they can see the cars can they not?.

Pitlanes are some what safe, very rarely do people get hit and if they do it is due to one of few things.

A loose object hitting someone(tires hitting cameramen)
A car looses control and spins into someone(has happened in F1)
Some one walks into a car as they didn't bother looking.

Wait, they replaced the pit crews with all Russian pit crews? I was not aware this is standard procedure .

 

[20832]

Are russian pit crews blind or just stupid they can see the cars can they not?.

Are you really asking this? Just look at crash compilations on YouTube and you will find an answer to how smart russians are when it comes to them and cars.

 

[ZEROX]

Kyvat is seriously falling down towards the order.
Home GP gone wrong.

 

[OutlawQuadrnt]

Rosberg has 30+ laps on his tires and he passes Bottas with ease.

Sums up just how depressingly behind everyone is behind Mercedes.

 

[craigatm]

Rosberg's catching Hamilton. Just a shame that if he gets in a position to attempt an overtake, he'll get pushed off the track!

 

[20832]

Wow, Mercedes on 1st and 2nd place, that hasn't happened before in this season, or has it?
I'm just hoping that Rosberg has to pit again, I want to see Bottas on 2nd.

 

[20832]

Rosberg's catching Hamilton. Just a shame that if he gets in a position to attempt an overtake, he'll get pushed off the track!

That would make this race at least a little bit more interesting.

 

[dhandeh]

Rosberg's catching Hamilton. Just a shame that if he gets in a position to attempt an overtake, he'll get pushed off the track!

 

[TheCracker]

Anyone else fancing Button for second?

 

[20832]

Kyvat is seriously falling down towards the order.
Home GP gone wrong.

Well, the Toro Rosso and the Red Bull are both not really competitive cars this year. I'm going to guess that they do have quite a bit of problems with tyre wear.

 

[Legro]

Rosberg's catching Hamilton. Just a shame that if he gets in a position to attempt an overtake, he'll get pushed off the track!

If the Mercedes cars collide we just might see Bottas or Button winning the race.

 

[20832]

Anyone else fancing Button for second?

To be honest, I'd fancy any car on 1st and 2nd as long as it's not a Mercedes.

 

[MHPALA]

Putin on the Ritz

 

[JosVerstappen]

2 dictators together...

 

[Vinylshark]

Rosberg's catching Hamilton. Just a shame that if he gets in a position to attempt an overtake, he'll get pushed off the track!

Lewis isn't pushing at all. If Nico really would manage to get close to him, he would just push down the throttle and open a gap to Nico. Also Nico probably has to stop again for new tyres.

 

[Legro]

Anyone else fancing Button for second?

Only if Bottas wins.

 

[niky]

Rosberg's tires finally seem to be losing some pace. After about 435 laps.

Imagine if it were still legal to do a no pit-stop race in F1. Rosberg could keep on the same set of tires till next race weekend.

 

[NW48]

Rosberg has to pit. There's no way he can continue this pace on the same set of tyres. C'mon Button, you can pass Bottas, just gotta get up to him!

 

[NW48]

Hamilton sets a new fastest lap. 1.41.853

 

[Robin]

Are russian pit crews blind or just stupid they can see the cars can they not?.

They have that pit entry alarm on every circuit you know.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Rosberg's catching Hamilton. Just a shame that if he gets in a position to attempt an overtake, he'll get pushed off the track!

How would he get pushed off the track, because he got too nervous under braking...