2016 Rolex Australian Grand Prix

[NW48]

 

[Akmuq]

Can't see the Mercs losing this from here, Ricciardo chasing Massa and the soon to be Grosjean Express are the main stories left I think, and the Toro Rosso battle.

 

[Northstar]

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'Tis but a scratch!

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Dan just went purple in sector 1, I don't think he's done trying. Good on him.

 

[sems4arsenal]

Was Alonso thrown out of the car? there is no cockpit.

 

[NW48]

'Tis but a scratch!

It'll buff out.

 

[GTPorsche]

Was Alonso thrown out of the car? there is no cockpit.

The cockpit was still attached to the car...

 

[Spacegoat]

Was Alonso thrown out of the car? there is no cockpit.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Dan just set fast lap 1:29

 

[sems4arsenal]

The cockpit was still attached to the car...

That second photo looks to me like a big hole in the place of the driver

edit: @Spacegoat yikess

 

[ukfan758]

Was Alonso thrown out of the car? there is no cockpit.

I've been awake for 21 hours, please tell me you're joking.

 

[Bo]

Temper temper, Max.

 

[GTPorsche]

That second photo looks to me like a big hole in the place of the driver

That was where the sidepod was.

 

[TVR27]

Kimi Raikkonen retires in a flaming Ferrari.

 

[NW48]

Verstappen would fit in well here in Australia with his colourful way of expressing his opinions.

 

[sems4arsenal]

Race far from over, seb might get lewis I think.

 

[GTPorsche]

Gutierrez somewhat dodging the question asked to him by Will Buxton of "what happened out there".

 

[MUSC4EVER]

Vettel just starting to catch Hamilton, less than 10 to go....

 

[OutlawQuadrnt]

Team to Max: Will you Verstappen with your ranting, please?

 

[sems4arsenal]

That was where the sidepod was.

On second viewing Yep you're right, angle on the car threw me off.

 

[Bo]

Was Alonso thrown out of the car? there is no cockpit.

Tubs don't split like that. They're tested to speeds far beyond what they can achieve in a race.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Vettel will catch but I have a hard time seeing him pass, and running the softs, I feel he'll run into the same issues others did and that's washout and quicker tire wear.

 

[ukfan758]

Now NBC, don't you dare pull a fox and go to commercial.

 

[LumpiestFish]

Ricciardo is flying

 

[IforceV8]

Sainz is my new favorite driver, keeping tweaking the mental midget behind you and he will snap.

 

[TheBook]

What's the difference between the white-letter-on-black-background medium tire graphic and the black-letter-on-white-background one?

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

My my, Dan is just putting in flyers right now. He goes 1:28 now...out does his other fast lap.

 

[TenEightyOne]

Was Alonso thrown out of the car? there is no cockpit.

Huh? The cockpit is clearly intact.

EDIT: Here

 

[TRGTspecialist]

It's everywhere. If you haven't seen said thoughts, you probably haven't seen many motorsport safety discussions on the internet.

I've seen plenty of acrimony over potential new safety measures, but I just can't recall seeing any calls for removing safety devices/rules/procedures. No I don't follow that many motorsport forums apart from GTPlanet's because I don't know of anywhere else that isn't a bit of a cesspit

It is indeed, but you seem to be missing my point entirely.

Nah I knew what your point was, I just didn't see its relevance to this accident so I thought I'd be a bit cheeky But I completely agree further safety should always be strived for, as long as it's done properly of course.

 

[GTPorsche]

What's the difference between the white-letter-on-black-background medium tire graphic and the black-letter-on-white-background one?

One was a new tire when put on the car, the other was a used tire.. I'm not sure which one is which though.