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Quali runs in FP3 and they're going faaaast!
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Not strictly about the GP, but at a lack of other places to put it (mods, please feel free to move it somewhere more suitable), an interview with Bernie about Ferrari International Assistance just before the Mexican GP:
Hmmmmmm.... Whether or not you believe that Ferrari is 'special' and 'necessary to the sport', deliberately giving one specific team a conscious and deliberate boost is immoral.
Hmmmmmm.... Whether or not you believe that Ferrari is 'special' and 'necessary to the sport', deliberately giving one specific team a conscious and deliberate boost is immoral.
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If he went further off to the left he'd be off track and then probably have an issue with that.
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Vettel and Verstappen on the front row. This can't possibly go wrong at all. I see absolutely nothing to worry about.
jaja, yes i know, Verstapen driving style should fit perfectly with those damn microsMax Verstappen yesterday tested a little bit of some real intense driving, by arriving to the Hermanos Rodríguez circuit in a Microbus.
http://laaficion.milenio.com/F1/for...017-cdmx-milenio-la_aficion_0_1055294764.html
Believe me, here in Mexico City if the bus drivers have a chance to drive in a fast, dangerous and irresponsible way, they'll do it
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I missed live quali yesterday and just watched the replay without knowing the results. Very nice runs. It became clear Max' improved parts pay off. Gap with teammate Ricciardo is huge. Impressive battle for P1 and Vettel did it. Hopefully Vettel keeps his head cool when the race starts.
Also the Mexican crowd is a joy to watch.
Now preperations for the race this evening (8PM CET).
Also the Mexican crowd is a joy to watch.
Now preperations for the race this evening (8PM CET).
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To win the title, all Hamilton has to do is finish 5th or higher, no matter where Vettel comes.
For Vettel to keep the fight going to Brazil he either has to win with Hamilton finishing 6th or lower, or finish 2nd with Hamilton 10th or lower.
It's a bit of a no-brainer really.
For Vettel to keep the fight going to Brazil he either has to win with Hamilton finishing 6th or lower, or finish 2nd with Hamilton 10th or lower.
It's a bit of a no-brainer really.
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I want there to be a conspiracy that Ferrari payed Verstappen to take out Hamilton
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haha I think it works the other way around. Max knows Vettel has to be cautious in turn one and Max can make use of this 'mental stress' moment. Hopefully some good battles on the track and not via the referees this time. It would be a surprise if Lewis not wins the Championship.
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It’s NOT going to be easy but I’m confident Lewis Hamilton will be crowned 4 time F1 champion today. So excited for this race!!
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Does Lewis wants to end this race in style and go for another victory or does he just cruize his laps and let Max and Vettel battle each other and not take extra risks? Cannot read his mind but I would go for option B.
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He's said multiple times he wants to win winning, meaning get the championship with a win, not just on mathematical elimination.
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A lot of the teams seem to be telling their drivers that they'll need to be in full management mode the entire race. Since the air's less dense, engines, brakes, are going to be running hotter than usual. So yeah, we'll probably end up with most drivers staying away from eachother once things are settled but the start should prove extra chaotic with the track being slippery and the drivers knowing it may be there one good shot at gaining places during the race.
I'm especially worried about Checo, I'm hoping he plays it smart. Going to be very interesting. I haven't read about tire deg though, I wonder what the expected number of stops will be.
I'm especially worried about Checo, I'm hoping he plays it smart. Going to be very interesting. I haven't read about tire deg though, I wonder what the expected number of stops will be.
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It should be a boring one stop with a train style race, like most circuits these days...
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Oh definitely. All we can hope for is a controversial turn 1 so this thread doesn't die after lap 4
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Yeah, COTA was supposed to be a one stop then RBR and SF got racey and went for the two stop. Hopefully things are tight enough up front that one of the teams try something interesting.
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I wonder if Kvyat is going to be Verstappen’s lucky charm once again as every time he has moved team or hasn’t raced Verstappen has won.
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