2017 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand PrixFormula 1

[Spurgy 777]

They'll lead the race and then Max' engine dies on him.

Well at least he's getting used to it for when they switch to Honda engines.

 

[TenEightyOne]

Alsono, he know naaathing more than we do, Zak Brown hasn't yet arrived in Singapore to explain anything to him

 

[Tired Tyres]

Well at least he's getting used to it for when they switch to Honda engines.

Which will instantly become THE engine to have from the first race next year....

 

[TenEightyOne]

Transcript of the Thursday presser with Alonso, Hamilton and somebody "Palmer"? It's available as a video on Sky F1 but requires a subscription. Boooo.

 

[LumpiestFish]

The track looks quite cool during the day. The Highways above the track around the main straight give it a nice vibe.

 

[TenEightyOne]

FP1 times added to OP. Ricciardo fastest, then Vettel, then Verstappen

 

[05XR8]

FP1

Spoiler

Is Ricciardo going to Ferrari any time soon?

 

[Jimlaad43]

FP1

Spoiler

Is Ricciardo going to Ferrari any time soon?

No, but Renault apparently tried to steal him as part of their breakup with Toro Rosso.

 

[BrainsBush]

so far like I said (=written) earlier. RBR very predictable. FP1 and FP2 excellente! Quali: will Mercedes push that hidden button again?
Race: well Ricciardo top 3 and Max.....

 

[DesertPenguin09]

I'm watching FP2 now after I woke up but I just have to say WTF is Bob Varsha still doing on TV? He just said Ariana Grande as "Ariana Grand". It's Grande. With a long "a". The guy is so out of touch with everything ever...

 

[Dennisch]

I'm watching FP2 now after I woke up but I just have to say WTF is Bob Varsha still doing on TV? He just said Ariana Grande as "Ariana Grand". It's Grande. With a long "a". The guy is so out of touch with everything ever...

Terrible. We must all stand together and boycott F1 forever.

 

[Jimlaad43]

I'm watching FP2 now after I woke up but I just have to say WTF is Bob Varsha still doing on TV? He just said Ariana Grande as "Ariana Grand". It's Grande. With a long "a". The guy is so out of touch with everything ever...

Is he the guy who does a little bit of Formula E and sounds like he's talking to the audiences as if they're 3 years old?

 

[DesertPenguin09]

Yes. Every race he goes over everything just in case you randomly decided that day to watch some race in a series that you've never heard before. Never talks about what's actually happening on screen.

 

[UnkaD]

Yes. Every race he goes over everything just in case you randomly decided that day to watch some race in a series that you've never heard before. Never talks about what's actually happening on screen.

I see it a lot in american racing coverage in general. They always beat the dead horse over how technically mind-boggling every little thing is and how amazing every person on the teams are at what they do. They always explain every aspect every chance they get. I think it's a side-effect of too much coverage when there's nothing going on, mostly with IRL and NASCAR. Kind'a like watching a news room struggle to find things to talk about when covering a live car chase.

 

[TenEightyOne]

Ricciardo expects a win this weekend.

 

[zzz_pt]

I can't help but feel they're not going to go that far unless he Maldonado's the car in first practice or some other major screwup on his part occurs... but then again, I guess that's a very real possibility too. And not just because of the nature of the track.

(No I totally didn't miss that part in the post I quoted, what are you talking about?)

I laughed so much at this. Pastor making himself into a verb is quite an accomplishment.

 

[TenEightyOne]

Verstappen top of FP3, Ricciardo should have been there too but for a mistake on his hot lap.

Fernando something-or-other laying down a pre-contract marker too, very quick!

 

[Dennisch]

Fernando something-or-other laying down a pre-contract marker too, very quick!

Honda has been sandbagging all season to get rid of McLaren.

 

[spyrrari]

GOMAX!!






Spy.

 

[Jimlaad43]

Quali about to start. I'm predicting Alonso to outqualify a Mercedes.

 

[Dhalism]

If the winner goes for the donuts will Ariana lick em?

 

[niky]

If the winner goes for the donuts will Ariana lick em?

Worth a triple-take.

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Alonso will win this one.

Comfortably.

 

[Dennisch]

The RBR's are ridiculous this weekend.




If Renault ****s Max' engine up again I hope that their Factory team will never score another point.

 

[niky]

The big question is where Vettel and Hamilton will be at the end of qualifying. Slim chance either will be on pole. But if one of them gets a front row, that might be decisive.

 

[ECGadget]

If there is anywhere left for McLaren Honda to have a solid race and qualifying, it has to be here. Dare I say Alonso within shout of a podium if things go a little wayward up front?

 

[Spurgy 777]

The big question is where Vettel and Hamilton will be at the end of qualifying. Slim chance either will be on pole. But if one of them gets a front row, that might be decisive.

I wouldn't be surprised if Vettel got pole, Ferrari and Mercedes always seem to have a bit of extra pace in Q3.

 

[Dennisch]

Tssk tssk. Both Force Indias out.

 

[Lord Kacperov]

Palmer will forever be known as "The P11 Man".

 

[Jimlaad43]

Palmer will forever be known as "The P11 Man".

I thought that was Gutierrez

 

[[Nor]MclarenF1]

Mercedes seem to be struggling with a severe lack of front end grip. Understeer galore on Hamiltons Q2 lap.