2017 Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand PrixFormula 1

[prisonermonkeys]

Him being gone will mean just another one fills the void.

He had his shot, and he fell short. He only really kept the seat because Renault couldn't get Bottas, Sainz, Perez or Ocon. There's always the possibility that whoever replaces Palmer will have more money, less talent and a more-gratimg ego, and if that's the case, then I'll feel the same way about them as I do about Palmer. But there's an equal possibility that they will find someone who genuinely deserves to be there, someone with the x-factor who will bring Renault to life. My concern is that that somebody is missing out while Renault humour Palmer's boyhood daydream of being a racing driver.

All of the top teams have development programmes with talented drivers. Ferrari have Leclerc, Fuoco and Giovinazzi. Mercedes have Russell (and Norris?). Red Bull have Gasly and a few junior drivers like Kari, Leeds and Camara. McLaren have Vandoorne and de Vries. Who do Renault have?

 

[IforceV8]

 

[LumpiestFish]

Red Bull dropped Leeds at the start of the year. Seemed like a decent kid but wasn't super quick.

 

[IforceV8]

It would be nice if the pinnacle of sport had a graphics package that actually worked.

 

[TRGTspecialist]

It would be nice if the pinnacle of sport had a graphics package that actually worked.

At least it's practically tradition now - wouldn't be the first race without graphics issues

 

[05XR8]

For Antonio to almost make it to Q2 is still telling.

 

[mustafur]

He had his shot, and he fell short. He only really kept the seat because Renault couldn't get Bottas, Sainz, Perez or Ocon. There's always the possibility that whoever replaces Palmer will have more money, less talent and a more-gratimg ego, and if that's the case, then I'll feel the same way about them as I do about Palmer. But there's an equal possibility that they will find someone who genuinely deserves to be there, someone with the x-factor who will bring Renault to life. My concern is that that somebody is missing out while Renault humour Palmer's boyhood daydream of being a racing driver.

All of the top teams have development programmes with talented drivers. Ferrari have Leclerc, Fuoco and Giovinazzi. Mercedes have Russell (and Norris?). Red Bull have Gasly and a few junior drivers like Kari, Leeds and Camara. McLaren have Vandoorne and de Vries. Who do Renault have?

Mclaren have Norris now.

 

[Tak[TEC]]

Palmer had a woeful time, over a second from 2nd last place

 

[superwally]

Not horrible for Mclaren given the issues in testing. Magnussen looked to be compromised by the slowing Stroll there...

 

[IforceV8]

 

[05XR8]

Alonso with engine drama. Is it too late for him to leave?.... just walk out?... go home?...

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

He had his shot, and he fell short. He only really kept the seat because Renault couldn't get Bottas, Sainz, Perez or Ocon. There's always the possibility that whoever replaces Palmer will have more money, less talent and a more-gratimg ego, and if that's the case, then I'll feel the same way about them as I do about Palmer. But there's an equal possibility that they will find someone who genuinely deserves to be there, someone with the x-factor who will bring Renault to life. My concern is that that somebody is missing out while Renault humour Palmer's boyhood daydream of being a racing driver.

All of the top teams have development programmes with talented drivers. Ferrari have Leclerc, Fuoco and Giovinazzi. Mercedes have Russell (and Norris?). Red Bull have Gasly and a few junior drivers like Kari, Leeds and Camara. McLaren have Vandoorne and de Vries. Who do Renault have?

Point is that is the cycle, that will be what happens, cause F1 has always had this situation.

 

[TRGTspecialist]

Grosjean complaining on the radio about being slowed down by a Red Bull, despite it appearing to be miles away on the footage........hope that was just a usual racing driver excuse and not a sign of how difficult it'll be for these cars to follow each other.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Grosjean complaining on the radio about being slowed down by a Red Bull, despite it appearing to be miles away on the footage........hope that was just a usual racing driver excuse and not a sign of how difficult it'll be for these cars to follow each other.

He also complained about the Sauber, which did actually slow him up, the team reported it before Romain did.

 

[Sixflags48]

Well I mean, 12th isn't that bad for the McLaren, I thought they would do much worse, but then again, Fernando has always known how to work an underperforming car.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Well I mean, 12th isn't that bad for the McLaren, I thought they would do much worse, but then again, Fernando has always known how to work an underperforming car.

Thirteenth, however Massa looks like he was blocking so.

 

[numbnuts70]

Can Bottas beat Hamilton or is Lewis just toying with him?

I'm suspecting the latter unfortunately.

 

[Tak[TEC]]

Sadly I don't see it really mattering where Alonso ended up. I don't see that engine lasting at least without some sort of issue

 

[numbnuts70]

Can they beat the coming rain?

 

[Tak[TEC]]

****

 

[niky]

Damnit! The Honey Badger!!!

Red flag!

Waaaagh!

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Hamilton on provisional pole. With Vettel and Bottas nearly identical at 0.3s behind.

Good job.

 

[BrainsBush]

wow massive moment for RIC at his home track....

beside this accident expected more from RedBull

 

[NW48]

Onya Ricciardo, way to gift Hamilton pole.

 

[GTFan24]

Removed the comments, i feel awful for saying what i said : (

 

[prisonermonkeys]

Palmer had a woeful time, over a second from 2nd last place

That's just Palmer.

 

[Sum1s2pid]

So fast!

Oh no... Ricciardo, no!

 

[ukfan758]

1:22.4, holy 🤬.

 

[niky]

Oh and 🤬 you Hamilton

He absolutely nailed that lap.

Not his fault that Vettel and Bottas couldn't match that.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Onya Ricciardo, way to gift Hamilton pole.

Gift?the 3 tenths of a second did that.

Oh and 🤬 you Hamilton

Why do you even watch racing, when you always over react like this in a childish manner...that is uncalled for.

 

[niky]

No way anyone was going to beat that with the track getting wetter through the session.

Ricciardo's shunt actually gives others a chance to beat Hamilton's lap. The drizzle is letting off, so by the time they restart, there might be a chance for Vettel and Bottas to find that extra 3/10ths.

Which means Lewis will have to do another run, also.