2016 Pirelli Spanish Grand Prix

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MERCEDES OUT?! AM I DREAMING RIGHT NOW?!
 
Lauda blames Lewis more than Nico.
 
I switched on in the middle of the crash highlight and thought I was on the wrong channel at first.
 
As someone who absolutely despises perfection in motorsports, randomly choosing to check this start out made me feel all fuzzy inside.
 
I must agree with Niki.
 
Definitely Lewis's fault from our POV. Rosberg made his move, Hamilton shouldn't have followed
 
Brundle blames Rosberg.
Croft blames Hamilton.

Of course, you know that this means war!
 
Typical first lap aggression really... why Hamilton willingly went on the grass instead of backing off I don't know, I don't think it was unacceptable (or at least, unexpected) for Rosberg to block like that given the circumstances. I'm surprised to see Lauda not defend Hamilton, though!
 
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Rosberg defending his line by blocking, swerving to the right ( which is legal move ), Hamilton should have been wiser to keep left.

Hamilton most likely caught off guard by the sudden Rosberg move and panicked ( the turbulence might had a hand )

If Hamilton didn't crash into Rosberg, it will be different story :p
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Can't change direction to block in the braking zone, which would not make it a legal move.
 
Holy cow its gonna be Spa 2014 all over again :scared:
 
I hate seeing crashes, but I've never shouted tifosi so loud in my life.
 
Jimlaad43
No, "you have to leave-a da space"
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No, leading car do not need to leave space as long chasing car is still behind. Sainz did similar move against Vettel, Vettel was smart to move to opposite direction and passed cleanly.
 
Liquid
Lauda blames Lewis more than Nico.
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Lewis was way too aggressive, did he think rosburg would not defend?
We all know lewis would defend if rosburg tried the same thing.

It is known to all F1 drivers that lap 1 accidents are bound to happen.
 
Oh why, Mercedes? It's my birthday today as well (kind of hoping Lewis could win). Ah well.. that's F1 for ya.
 
Liquid
Brundle says Hamilton was up inside enough for a car's width of space. I'm not so sure but won't apportion any blame to anyone yet.
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That was the case in the GP2 race where Gelael cut Giovinazzi off on the approach to Turn 10. But the exit of Turn 3 is such an unusual place for it that I can't really agree. I think Brundle and Sky are a little too quick to defend Hamilton, or at least to try and mitigate the blame. Rosberg played his part, but the burden is on Hamilton. He was clesrly desperate to reclaim the lead.
 
Vettel gaining, interesting. Game on indeed.
 
Scaff
Can't change direction to block in the braking zone, which would not make it a legal move.
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That's what Sainz did when he blocked Vettel, twice, the last one, Vettel was smart and passed.
This was one the main straight braking zone if I'm not mistaken.
 
Max leads - pretty young
 
Max is the youngest driver ever to lead a race.
 
I think they share blame. Nico made an extremely aggressive block, but Lewis insisted on following through. That said, Lewis's action is what ultimately put the cars out.
 
Surprised Lauda not defending his favorite driver
 
Nessy
Oh why, Mercedes? It's my birthday today as well (kind of hoping Lewis could win). Ah well.. that's F1 for ya.
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Hamilton does win.
He wins a stern talking to by his boss and he wins the wooden spoon as he was first to retire in the spanish GP.
 
Demon Drone
Totally Rosberg's fault.
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That's what broadcast crew thought too. But now they say the stewards are considering blaming Hamilton.
 
Is Ted Kravitz on cocaine? He's making some odd vocalisations and speaking with such an odd tone today.
 
Angel
I think they share blame. Nico made an extremely aggressive block, but Lewis insisted on following through. That said, Lewis's action is what ultimately put the cars out.
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Sorry but that's a load of crap. He had a run on him. What was he going to do not pass him out of fear of getting punted?! A certain quote from Senna comes to mind here.
 
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