Formula 1 2016 Grand Prix Of Europe

[Peasantslayer]

Hamilton was pushing way too hard but this track is evil, hopefully we only get a couple of safety cars.

 

[GOTMAXPOWER]

I read that Valtteri Bottas was recorded at a top speed of 234mph, apparently an all-time F1 record.

 

[Iceman220]

That section must be named "Pinball section"

 

[Dennisch]

I read that Valtteri Bottas was recorded at a top speed of 234mph, apparently an all-time F1 record.

That's 374km/h.

Wat.

 

[ukfan758]

I read that Valtteri Bottas was recorded at a top speed of 234mph, apparently an all-time F1 record.

That's 374km/h.

Wat.

The previous record was by one of the Williams drivers at the 2004 Italian GP at 371 km/h, the fastest race pace was 369 km/h at the 2005 Italian GP.

Absolutely astonishing that these V6s are able to break the record!!!

 

[GOTMAXPOWER]

That's 374km/h.

Wat.

In kilometres it was 376km/h (must've been going 234 and a bit).

The previous record was by one of the Williams drivers at the 2004 Italian GP at 371 km/h, the fastest race pace was 369 km/h at the 2005 Italian GP.

Absolutely astonishing that these V6s are able to break the record!!!

The DRS and a few hundred hp from the ERS help too but still very impressive from the engine when you consider their efficiency.

 

[dopedog]

Toto Wolf knows full well that anything less than a 1-2 in Qualifying is bad bad bad. They literally just give those Mercs to Lewis and Nico and they know that any slip any mess up and even 3rd or 4th looks bad, the Merc is THAT much of a class above still now after 2 seasons of utter dominance.

Oh and big props to Haryanto.

 

[JockeP22]

Spoiler: Beautiful Baku at night

Spoiler: Kurt Busch to F1 in 2017 confirmed ;)

Spoiler: I'm in last again?

 

[ukfan758]

Mr. Haas looks a little tired.

 

[Samus]

Toto Wolf knows full well that anything less than a 1-2 in Qualifying is bad bad bad. They literally just give those Mercs to Lewis and Nico and they know that any slip any mess up and even 3rd or 4th looks bad, the Merc is THAT much of a class above still now after 2 seasons of utter dominance.

Oh and big props to Haryanto.

Yes, the world is over for Mercedes, they look very bad now one driver made some mistakes and wasn't at the front for one Race. Who is going to take them seriously or buy their cars now?!?!

This thread...

 

[GTPorsche]

I find it odd that there are "Well Done Baku" banners all over the place.

That's a bit of premature self-congratulations for something that hasn't occurred yet to be determined as to whether or not it is a success.

 

[Northstar]

I find it odd that there are "Well Done Baku" banners all over the place.

That's a bit of premature self-congratulations for something that hasn't occurred yet to be determined as to whether or not it is a success.

Hopefully for their sake it's not a repeat of "Mission Accomplished!"

 

[Samus]

I find it odd that there are "Well Done Baku" banners all over the place.

That's a bit of premature self-congratulations for something that hasn't occurred yet to be determined as to whether or not it is a success.

It's typical Bernie, lavish praise on those paying you the money. It's already backfired though, people are using it in a sarcastic manner for all the issues. Well done Baku, nice job on the kerbs. and the drain cover.

 

[prisonermonkeys]

Well done Baku, nice job on the kerbs. and the drain cover.

Every circuit has teething problems. Charlie Whiting was hard-pressed to explain why the circuit is having problems with its kerbs, since other circuits use the sane configuration. And don't forget that the organisers at Monaco had to weld a manhole cover in place.

Baku has done a considerably better job than some other new circuits. When Formula One arrived in Korea, the organisers were still painting the white lines at the edges of the circuit an hour before FP1 - and they had four whole years to get ready.

 

[Samus]

Every circuit has teething problems. Charlie Whiting was hard-pressed to explain why the circuit is having problems with its kerbs, since other circuits use the sane configuration. And don't forget that the organisers at Monaco had to weld a manhole cover in place.

Baku has done a considerably better job than some other new circuits. When Formula One arrived in Korea, the organisers were still painting the white lines at the edges of the circuit an hour before FP1 - and they had four whole years to get ready.

Never said it hadn't, I just said people were using the slogan sarcastically with those issues.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

I find it odd that there are "Well Done Baku" banners all over the place.

That's a bit of premature self-congratulations for something that hasn't occurred yet to be determined as to whether or not it is a success.

Hey..."Well Done Baku"

 

[TenEightyOne]

I find it odd that there are "Well Done Baku" banners all over the place.

Its nickname is "the land of fire". How else would it be if not well done?

I'll get my coat.

 

[JockeP22]

Interesting statistic. Teammates Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel are both on 83 career podium finishes.

 

[VaxMerstappen]

Every circuit has teething problems. Charlie Whiting was hard-pressed to explain why the circuit is having problems with its kerbs, since other circuits use the sane configuration. And don't forget that the organisers at Monaco had to weld a manhole cover in place.

Baku has done a considerably better job than some other new circuits. When Formula One arrived in Korea, the organisers were still painting the white lines at the edges of the circuit an hour before FP1 - and they had four whole years to get ready.

Good job Baku!

Pitlane drain brakes Bottas car
http://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/f1/10317686/drain-damages-bottas

 

[dopedog]

Yes, the world is over for Mercedes, they look very bad now one driver made some mistakes and wasn't at the front for one Race. Who is going to take them seriously or buy their cars now?!?!

This thread...

Did I even say that?

No, I said what I said which is to Toto he knows bar mistakes its 1-2 in the Mercs, they are THAT much better, even commentator said they are even more a class above at this track than other tracks....
It's people like you who ruin these threads, just simply slow down read stuff properly and engage brain before you type. The Merc is a class above, Jenson , Alonso, Vettel, Max, Ricciardo could all be sticking it on pole or 2nd were they lucky enough to be in it yesterday possibly others also.

 

[Samus]

Did I even say that?

No, I said what I said which is to Toto he knows bar mistakes its 1-2 in the Mercs, they are THAT much better, even commentator said they are even more a class above at this track than other tracks....
It's people like you who ruin these threads, just simply slow down read stuff properly and engage brain before you type. The Merc is a class above, Jenson , Alonso, Vettel, Max, Ricciardo could all be sticking it on pole or 2nd were they lucky enough to be in it yesterday possibly others also.

So what is your point? We all know the Merc is the best car, it just seems like another roundabout way of bashing Lewis. God forbid he or any driver should make a mistake from time to time.

 

[dopedog]

So what is your point? We all know the Merc is the best car, it just seems like another roundabout way of bashing Lewis. God forbid he or any driver should make a mistake from time to time.

No my point is the pressure of being in a car that is just expected to be 1st or 2nd must be tough to take sometimes, even worse for Nico i imagine as a whole heap of people think he is a poor driver in a brilliant car, at least Lewis has a raft of people saying he's the greatest ever.
I'd rather be in a Merc than a Manor but then Nico and Lewis kinda have to win or come 2nd, thats a lot of pressure. Maybe just maybe that pressure got to Lewis yesterday? Just Toto's face when interviewed was not happy as like I say Merc SHOULD of been 1-2. It was a mistake but come race day Lewis should breeze up to 2nd if not 1st with those straights, so unless a crash or mech failure its Merc 1-2 in whatever driver order....

 

[daan]

Is there a way to see how many tyres a driver has left? It looked like as if Hamilton flatspotted every set he has driven on.

 

[JockeP22]

Predicting todays top ten finishers:

1. Nico Rosberg
2. Sebastian Vettel
3. Valtteri Bottas
4. Sergio Perez
5. Kimi Raikkonen
6. Daniel Ricciardo
7. Romain Grosjean
8. Fernando Alonso
9. Felipe Massa
10. Rio Haryanto

 

[Furinkazen]

Facepalm meme please. I sometimes wonder if Bernie is intentionally trolling.

 

[Nessy]

The Merc is a class above, Jenson , Alonso, Vettel, Max, Ricciardo could all be sticking it on pole or 2nd were they lucky enough to be in it yesterday possibly others also.

All of those drivers could also be sticking it in the wall, if they had been in the Mercedes...

 

[dopedog]

All of those drivers could also be sticking it in the wall if they had been in the Mercedes...

Sorry could you show me where I said they couldn't?

Of course any driver could crash. Point is proven race winners and WDC means they in right car could be winning etc etc.

Fact is any other driver had of spent the day moaning about track walks and sims and had put it into the wall the internet would be taking the rip.. with Lewis..nothing.

 

[Nessy]

Sorry could you show me where I said they couldn't?

No I can't. Because you didn't say it.

I'm stating that all the drivers you listed, could put the Mercedes in the wall. Just pointing that out to you.

 

[Famine]

Fact is any other driver had of spent the day moaning about track walks and sims and had put it into the wall the internet would be taking the rip.. with Lewis..nothing.

Hamilton crashed

Sounds like he needed some more simulator time...

Got 15 Likes too.

 

[Saidur_Ali]

Hamilton allowed to replace damaged tyre
Lewis Hamilton banks on Safety Cars to recover at European GP

I liked that Lewis went for it, he seemed to have seriously impressive pace but just didn't work out for him. Wonder if the car could have done a time in the 1:41's if lap was nailed.