2017 Formula 1 Gran Premio de MexicoFormula 1

[Milouse]

Hamilton is not far (the straight line) in front of Verstappen.

 

[BrainsBush]

I hope you’re not being serious

just trying to keep the forum discussion more lively

 

[BrainsBush]

Funny how last week Verstappen is able to fight through the field and now Hamilton tasked with doing the same has gone nowhere.

I also think Hamilton first has to close the enormous gap before he pitted. About 50 seconds? And then the overtaking can start. Max was closer to the back of the field

Edit: now HAMis on the tail of Sainz so now we can 'compare'

 

[Leadfoot530]

Five second penalty for Grosjean - leaving the track and gaining an advantage - after being nailed by Alonzo.

Eh?

 

[Tyrone B]

What on earth are you talking about. Vettel drove into the back of him.

I didn't see it at the time.

 

[DesertPenguin]

There is definitely something wrong with Hamilton's car

 

[Jimlaad43]

Five second penalty for Grosjean - leaving the track and gaining an advantage - after being nailed by Alonzo.

Eh?

That was a different corner on a different lap.

 

[BrainsBush]

There is definitely something wrong with Hamilton's car

It seems like it indeed.

Race for championship and then being lapped by Maxand then teammate Bottas. Not the ideal situation for Lewis. Maybe best to take his loss and focus on Brasil?

 

[MUSC4EVER]

If Hamilton had a healthy car he be up there with Vettel and not struggling to catch Sainz for 18th...

 

[Leadfoot530]

That was a different corner on a different lap.

Sounded odd when I read it. Thanks for the clarification.

Hulk out.

 

[Milouse]

Two Renault powered car out so far.

 

[SuperDiscoDaz]

Two Renault powered car out so far.

They’re making Honda look good

 

[DesertPenguin]

If Vettel didn't damage his front wing as much it might have been able to stay out and he'd be way higher. This seems almost hopeless but there's still 40 some odd laps left

 

[Leadfoot530]

Two Renault powered car out so far.

McLaren saying "Here we go again..."

 

[Famine]

*breaks front wing off on both first and second place cars in two successive corners*
*gets on radio to complain other drivers need to go back to driving school and not just hit him*

 

[Milouse]

Does someone know the cost in time of a pitstop? (checking Raikkonen-Ocon battle)

 

[SuperDiscoDaz]

Does someone know the cost in time of a pitstop? (checking Raikkonen-Ocon battle)

About 23 seconds

 

[Spurgy 777]

If Hamilton had a healthy car he be up there with Vettel and not struggling to catch Sainz for 18th...

Unlikely, Mercedes it seems is just worse in dirty air than the Ferrari, Di Resta was saying Hamilton’s car is overheating when he tries to stay close.

 

[Milouse]

About 23 seconds

Oh that should be close, then, but currently not enough for Raikkonen.

 

[Milouse]

Two Renault powered car out so far.

Three...

Edit: by the way, Renault knew this could happen due to altitude.

Edit 2: sorry for not merging posts, thought they were other messages between.

 

[Leadfoot530]

Sneak peak at Renault's 2018 power unit:

 

[Milouse]

So, Ocon just got ripped off of his first podium by the VSC...
(but Verstappen has a Renault, so there's still hope)

 

[Jimlaad43]

That VSC has ruined Ericsson and Ocon's races

 

[DesertPenguin]

Have VER and BOT pitted yet?

 

[BrainsBush]

Have VER and BOT pitted yet?

yes under VSC

 

[Milouse]

Verstappen still fast, very fast.
(last lap)

Edit: with softer tires.

 

[MUSC4EVER]

Vettel has to finish in the top two for the title battle to go to Brazil.

 

[DesertPenguin]

During this Hamilton onboard behind Gasly, Lap 41 I saw a puff of smoke come out of the Toro Rosso...

 

[DesertPenguin]

Vettel has to finish in the top two for the title battle to go to Brazil.

It's still a long stretch after pit cycle

 

[Jimlaad43]

Is anyone else bored?