2017 Formula 1 Pirelli Belgian Grand PrixFormula 1

[Dennisch]

The camera in the kerb looking onto Eau Rouge is just awesome. It really shows just how fast the cars are going.

 

[BrainsBush]

Daddy Jos just gave an interview. "it is not the right moment now to ask if Max thinks to moving to another team next year".
Also Jos said this is not acceptable from a top team. Almost becoming a joke

 

[niky]

Lewis' tires are cooling back down.

Vettel's window of opportunity seems to have closed.

That Ferrari simply doesn't have enough top end to stay with the Merc going up the hill.

There was word that Bottas was running low downforce, but it might be both Mercs are running lower downforce than the Ferraris.

 

[SuperDiscoDaz]

Karma for Perez with him having to retire after causing the collision.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Lewis' tires are cooling back down.

Vettel's window of opportunity seems to have closed.

That Ferrari simply doesn't have enough top end to stay with the Merc going up the hill.

There was word that Bottas was running low downforce, but it might be both Mercs are running lower downforce than the Ferraris.

They trimmed the front on both cars for better speed.

 

[niky]

They trimmed the front on both cars for better speed.

Seems like they got that balance perfect.

So:

Ham - historic race for him. Now just one win away from equalizing with Vettel
Vet - Good job. Just didn't have enough car
Ric - SHOOOOOOOOEEEEEEEYS TONIGHT!

 

[BrainsBush]

See RIC on the podium again 👍
And great and solid win of HAM

Massa +8

 

[Vinylshark]

Karma for Perez with him having to retire after causing the collision.

Not really. He was outside the points anyway and he now can use a new gearbox for Monza.

 

[Parker]

Congratulations to Grosjean and Haas on the 7th place finish.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Not really. He was outside the points anyway and he now can use a new gearbox for Monza.

With no penalty at that.

 

[Dhalism]

Danny Ric and Lewis went to the same barber?

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Danny Ric and Lewis went to the same barber?

You just noticed? Lewis has had the Ricciardo hair style since last year, doesn't work that well I think.

 

[Dhalism]

You just noticed? Lewis has had the Ricciardo hair style since last year, doesn't work that well I think.

They had helmets on, it's hard to tell!

 

[PsuPepperoni]

its definitely crazier after the break

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

They had helmets on, it's hard to tell!

Considering the amount of times we see them on the podium with them off...

 

[SuperDiscoDaz]

I love the fact that someone looks like they are going to take a brake marker board home.

 

[Dhalism]

Considering the amount of times we see them on the podium with them off...

I just assumed Lewis's hair is white and has a mercedes logo on it

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

I just assumed Lewis's hair is white and has a mercedes logo on it

Strange, you must not get very good coverage. I'm sorry.

 

[BrainsBush]

And now the (local) after talks. Dutchies are very clear: enough is enough for Max.
Ok but now what?

 

[niky]

Aw. So Danny's sworn off the shoeys?

So many raised shoes in the crowd!

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Expect that by next race, Seb and Lewis will equalize, after that, it all comes down to who has more unlucky races or retirements.

 

[Dhalism]

Strange, you must not get very good coverage. I'm sorry.

I just get blinded by Ric's pearly whites

 

[sems4arsenal]

Probably Lewis' best race this year.

 

[mustafur]

Lewis will win the title imo, the car has way too much qualifying advantage and basically requires some team foul play to allow vettel to get ahead in the race it seems equal though but it's much harder to pass.

On Max I can't remember a time a driver has had this many mechanical DNFs compared to a team mate without having a left over sperm car for a second driver.

Max should be frustrated but perspective is needed as the other car has been reliable so surely an answer will come soon.

Either way it's crazy how Ricciardo seems to get the best possible result nearly every race he completes.

And Perez is getting close to a manslaughter charge if this keeps going.

 

[Dhalism]

sperm car

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

I just get blinded by Ric's pearly whites

Should wear your 3d glasses when viewing, they really pop.

 

[mustafur]

Back in the day when teams had enough parts for 1.1 complete cars so they give the full for one and 10% to the other lol.

Waste sperm.

 

[Betty blue]

Good race,
Also good to see a re - match of Australia between Alonso & Ocon & Hulk.

As for Max.... Maybe he's driving in a way that causes those issues for the engine.... Just maybe.

 

[BrainsBush]

Good race,
Also good to see a re - match of Australia between Alonso & Ocon & Hulk.

As for Max.... Maybe he's driving in a way that causes those issues for the engine.... Just maybe.

In the mean time this 'theory' has been denied. Not possible to overdrive your material. Still a lot to analyse by RBR half team and execs

 

[niky]

So, after that long break, still status quo:

Max still has rotten luck.

Alonso still carries that car way past where it belongs, right before the lack of power lets him down.

Kimi is still Kimi.

Bottas still lacks the killer instinct needed to win battles.

Ricciardo still has it. He just doesn't have the car to win races.

Perez is still an absolute idiot. Force India has to do something about that.

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Well-deserved drive of the day for Lewis. Excellent pace. Excellent car management. Excellent defense on cold soft tires.

Vettel. So close, and yet so far. There's no doubt the Ferrari is the slower car here, but that he stayed so close is a feat in and of itself.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

In the mean time this 'theory' has been denied. Not possible to overdrive your material. Still a lot to analyse by RBR half team and execs

Where is this not possible? Because if this is a general not possible, I can show you quali from yesterday proving it is.