2017 Formula 1 United States Grand PrixFormula 1

[Dennisch]

13 laps on yellow? why not used ultra softs?

It makes you wonder. But Max said p6 would be good, everything else great. And this decision makes for a good end of the race.

 

[Dennisch]

Can I just say that 40 laps in, COTA already is turning out to be a decent race?

 

[Jimlaad43]

Can I just say that 40 laps in, COTA already is turning out to be a decent race?

It's because it's not a 1 stop race from the softest to the middle compound tyres. Weary Pirelli tyres and uncertainty is what has made F1 over the last few years worth watching.

 

[BrainsBush]

thumbs up for Kimi

 

[BKGlover]

I'm enjoying how hard the field is racing. Yeah, Hamilton is running away with it, but it's not a boring race.

Kimi having issues?

 

[Jimlaad43]

Ericsson, "Hulkenberg was right"

 

[Dennisch]

 

[Jimlaad43]

Voted for Sainz as DOTD, unbelievable overtake on Perez

 

[Jezza819]

Ferrari needs to make the switch right now while Verstappen is stuck behind Bottas.

 

[MUSC4EVER]

Raikkonen lets Vettel through for second.

 

[Dennisch]

That was quite the team order at Ferrari.

And Bottas sucks butt, cracks under the tiniest amount of pressure.

 

[PzR Slim]

WTF Bottas!

 

[MUSC4EVER]

No grip for Bottas, has to pit.

 

[BKGlover]

Vettel with a good one as well. Max also past Bottas. Bottas pits.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

What the hell was that strategy about, was his tires that gone that he couldn't make 3 more laps, Bottas having a weird race. No where near the pace of his team mate, stints not working his way and so on.

 

[Jimlaad43]

What the hell was that strategy about, was his tires that gone that he couldn't make 3 more laps, Bottas having a weird race.

It'll be to cover off a late safety car. 1 lap on Pinks against others on worn tyres. IDK, seems like the only reason.

 

[Peter.]

Bottas hasn't done very well today at defending his position. Maybe I'm just used to Hamilton and Rosberg having a tendency to get the elbows out when threatened.

 

[Dennisch]

OEHOEH We need one more lap for Max and Kimi to get it on!

 

[Milouse]

What was that big eagle shadow at lap 48?

 

[Peter.]

What the hell was that strategy about, was his tires that gone that he couldn't make 3 more laps, Bottas having a weird race. No where near the pace of his team mate, stints not working his way and so on.

Flat spot.

 

[Jimlaad43]

What was that big eagle shadow at lap 48?

Helicopter?

 

[MUSC4EVER]

What was that big eagle shadow at lap 48?

I saw it earlier too.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Flat spot.

Tends to happen when you lock up as much as he was every time a car was behind him.

 

[PzR Slim]

Helicopter?

Nope, I believe it was actually a very weird shadow of an eagle that FIA superimposed over the track surface. Not sure I've seen anything more lame.

 

[Peter.]

Helicopter?

Glad I wasnt the only person who saw it. Looked like a bi-plane

 

[Jimlaad43]

NO WAY!!!!

 

[Leadfoot530]

What was that big eagle shadow at lap 48?

In all seriousness, looked like some sort of single-prop plane. Probably not uncommon.

That move by Max!

 

[Dennisch]

JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA PODIUM FOR MAX!!!!

ABSOLUTELY THE MOVE OF THE RACE!!!!

 

[MUSC4EVER]

Brilliant by Max!, from 16th!

 

[PzR Slim]

Hup, hup Max! What a move. Guy is awesome! F1 in safe hands.