F1 2015

[krbuck]

Really jealous of you dude, did you get an autograph from Lewis?

Practice 2 was a total bust. Terrible weather today. Its supposed to be bad again tomorrow during qualify.

It was almost totally luck. No autographs, but instead my stepson got selfies with both Nico and Lewis. They were both super cool about it all, though the crowd really pressed in to the barriers separating us.

[katushkin]

No Q3 either! It's pouring with rain, and about seven or eight drivers span off at turn 10. Is this the first time they have had qualifying and the race on the same day?

[katushkin]

Lewis getting ****ed by the Mercedes garage again.

Edit: Sorry for those who don't want spoilers, but hot damn, another big crash. Eight drivers out now.

[Lord of Narwhals]

That was a fantastic race!
Ridiculously eventful.

Good to see McHonda in the points.
Such a shame that Alonso's car broke though He was doing so well

[baldgye]

Race of the season.

[katushkin]

Race of the season.

For sure. tense to the very end. Fantastic race. Shame about the coverage.

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CONGRATULATIONS LEWIS!!

[baldgye]

what was wrong with the coverage ?

[Lord of Narwhals]

what was wrong with the coverage ?

Camera was all over the place and Sky's coverage is a bit too Hamilton positive.

[katushkin]

what was wrong with the coverage ?

Oh come on, it was like my girlfriend and a constant one-upper having a conversation, as well as some guy bull ****ting in the the pit lane all race. Every other conversation was about if Lewis would win the championship. Martin Brundle talking about how he has driven every F1 car ever, "Crofty" sounding like he was trying to find literally anything to talk about during the most exciting race of the season. Five laps to go: "Do you think he can do it Martin?" "I don't know." Fantastic.

Toby, or whoever the **** he is, just makes up **** in the pit lane, interpreting **** in stupid ways. Before the race: "Nico doesn't look happy". No, he's just talking to his chief mechanic, you ****ing idiot.

[katushkin]

Also, Nico Rosberg, world's sorest loser 2015.

[baldgye]

British coverage, so ofc they favor the current best British driver... I mean if you watch German or Italian coverage it's almost comical how bias it is, imo Sky are pretty even given Hammy's success

[krbuck]

I'm back from the race; it was a trying weekend because of the rain. It was made all worthwhile by a very exciting race!

Here are the things I really enjoyed:
1. Some nice shake-up on the grid forcing overtaking by mostly Ferrari.
2. I loved seeing McLaren actually fighting for position. Although Alonso fell back eventually, it was overall a great result for them and for Honda.
3. The patchy moisture on the track really tested the drivers and one never knew when the slicks would be on.
4. No rain during the race. I'd had enough by then.

Disappointments:
1. Rosberg choke
2. Results from Williams were disappointing.

What was your favorite thing?

[katushkin]

What was your favorite thing?

Niko Sulkberg.

[baldgye]

What was your favorite thing?

Niko Sulkberg.

Kimi Wankenen

[katushkin]

What was your favorite thing?

Niko Sulkberg.

Kimi Wankenen

Danil Kyrashat

[baldgye]

What was your favorite thing?

Niko Sulkberg.

Kimi Wankenen

Danil Kyrashat

Jenson Pointon

[katushkin]

What was your favorite thing?

Niko Sulkberg.

Kimi Wankenen

Danil Kyrashat

Jenson Pointon

Fernando Aloutathepointso

[baldgye]

What was your favorite thing?

Niko Sulkberg.

Kimi Wankenen

Danil Kyrashat

Jenson Pointon

Fernando Aloutathepointso

Nico Hulkencrash

[katushkin]

What was your favorite thing?

Niko Sulkberg.

Kimi Wankenen

Danil Kyrashat

Jenson Pointon

Fernando Aloutathepointso

Nico Hulkencrash

Sebastian Vetter Luck Next Year

[baldgye]

What was your favorite thing?

Niko Sulkberg.

Kimi Wankenen

Danil Kyrashat

Jenson Pointon

Fernando Aloutathepointso

Nico Hulkencrash

Sebastian Vetter Luck Next Year

Christian Honda

[katushkin]

What was your favorite thing?

Niko Sulkberg.

Kimi Wankenen

Danil Kyrashat

Jenson Pointon

Fernando Aloutathepointso

Nico Hulkencrash

Sebastian Vetter Luck Next Year

Christian Honda

Max Verstappit with these puns I can't take any more of it.

[baldgye]

Hahaha I thought your army training would have made you strong like bull, not weak like mouse! Haha

[krbuck]

What was your favorite thing?

Niko Sulkberg.

Kimi Wankenen

Danil Kyrashat

Jenson Pointon

Fernando Aloutathepointso

Nico Hulkencrash

Sebastian Vetter Luck Next Year

Christian Honda

Max Verstappit with these puns I can't take any more of it.

We will be Carlos Sans puns from now on.

[krbuck]

Ok, one more pic I took during the race. I just watched it from my DVR; maybe the best race of the year?

[baldgye]

This will be a must watch

Dude is a srs inspiration

[lesbihonestaboutgrammar]

This will be a must-watch.

This dude is a serious inspiration.

[katushkin]

This will be a must watch

Dude is a srs inspiration

I've always been a big fan of Timo Glock. I haven't watched Senna or Rush yet, so I may have to get out to the cinema to ffinally watch a film on motorsport...

[baldgye]

Tbf that's actually a movie about Alex Zanardi(?) who lost both his legs in a huge shunt. Dude is a legend who after recovering went on to compete in the olympics and then in this race (which I think was the 12hrs of Spa, but I'm not sure).

[lesbihonestaboutgrammar]

I've always been a big fan of Timo Glock. I haven't watched Senna or Rush yet, so I may have to get out to the cinema to ffinally watch a film on motorsport....

[katushkin]

I've always been a big fan of Timo Glock. I haven't watched Senna or Rush yet, so I may have to get out to the cinema to ffinally watch a film on motorsport....

If you want to be really ****-ish about it, technically I should have italicised or put the film names in inverted commas.

[lesbihonestaboutgrammar]

To be fair, that's actually a movie about Alex Zanardi,(?) who lost both his legs in a huge shunt. The dude is a legend who, after recovering, went on to compete in the Olympics, and then in this race (which I think was the 12hrs of Spa, but I'm not sure).

[lesbihonestaboutgrammar]

I've always been a big fan of Timo Glock. I haven't watched Senna or Rush yet, so I may have to get out to the cinema to ffinally watch a film on motorsport....

If you want to be really ****-ish about it, technically I should have italicised or put the film names in inverted commas.

You'll have to forgive me. There are so many mistakes, it will be difficult to catch and correct everyone. Thank you for your assistance.

[katushkin]

Tbf that's actually a movie about Alex Zanardi(?) who lost both his legs in a huge shunt. Dude is a legend who after recovering went on to compete in the olympics and then in this race (which I think was the 12hrs of Spa, but I'm not sure).

I have briefly heard the name before, but never heard about what he's done. I will definitely check it out when it comes out.

[Lord of Narwhals]

This will be a must watch

Dude is a srs inspiration

I've always been a big fan of Timo Glock. I haven't watched Senna or Rush yet, so I may have to get out to the cinema to ffinally watch a film on motorsport...

Rush is a fantastic film! It's supposedly very accurate unlike most "inspired by true events" movies.

I haven't seen Senna yet though but I know that some people have criticized it for being a bit too pro-Senna and anti-Prost.

[katushkin]

So MEXICO this weekend. So far Max Verstappen has crashed in FP2, and it's pretty slippery around the track according to the guys. Not surprising seeing as it's so new.

On a related note, it feels like to me Max has crashed a lot this season. Obviously the one in Monaco, but also once in Silverstone I think? And at least one other practice session I think? Anybody else tracking his progress more than me?

[baldgye]

Idk for someone who's got so little experiance he's doing great. Tbh though he father is a total moron and the sooner he can get a proper manager the better

[katushkin]

Idk for someone who's got so little experiance he's doing great. Tbh though he father is a total moron and the sooner he can get a proper manager the better

He is doing pretty good. Other than his crash in Monaco and his subsequent attitude about the whole situation, he has been really good. I think it is good that his dad stands behind him, but yeah, he does need a bit of an attitude shift.

[baldgye]

Meanwhile at CotA

[krbuck]

Meanwhile at CotA

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Holy crap. Yes, the rain has come again to Austin. Thank goodness we didn't get that before the race. I hope there isn't too much damage to the track.

[baldgye]

Nico snatched pole, good for him. Looking forward to seeing if the track can produce food racing tomorrow!

[baldgye]

Shocker of a race. Lewis was poor this weekend and Nico had him covered, thought he might have had a go in the end but he couldn't keep his speed constant, shame.

Kimi had a pretty solid race and a good consistent result, he's been on form all weekend and it was good to see him convert it into a good Finnish.

[katushkin]

Shocker of a race. Lewis was poor this weekend and Nico had him covered, thought he might have had a go in the end but he couldn't keep his speed constant, shame.

TBH, I don't think Lewis is even that bothered about the season any more. He didn't do all that well this weekend, but it was a solid result at the end of it. He could have overtaken Rosberg on a number of occasions I think, if he was still battling for the title, he would have won the race this weekend.

Kimi had a pretty solid race and a good consistent result, he's been on form all weekend and it was good to see him convert it into a good Finnish.

I though; "this is a weird turn of events for baldgye" but then I read the rest of the sentence, and realised I had just watched the incident between him and Bottas. I think he was unlucky.

LOL VETTEL THO

[baldgye]

I think Merc made it pretty clear that they have no intention of letting them really battle it out. If Lewis's side thought there was a chance they would have switched him to the soft knowing the delta's between the two and knowing they would need something in there pocket to fight Nico, given that the track only has one or two over taking spots.

I can't wait for 2017 front wings

[katushkin]

I think Merc made it pretty clear that they have no intention of letting them really battle it out. If Lewis's side thought there was a chance they would have switched him to the soft knowing the delta's between the two and knowing they would need something in there pocket to fight Nico, given that the track only has one or two over taking spots.

I can't wait for 2017 front wings

Yeah. Everyone on /r/rosbergcirclejerk is saying how Hamilton isn't a team player, and how he doesn't trust his engineers, but it's pretty clear that Mercedes just want the season to end with no controversy, and the "equal treatment" is the way to give Rosberg the best chance to keep second. Don't let Lewis carry on as if he is the champion and he's getting preferential treatment. Them not telling him the tire deg as well is a bit stupid.

2017 front wings?

[baldgye]

Nico's a good driver and has gotten his quali sorted again so it's no shock he eventually converted it, especially at a track like this.

They are still working on the 2017 rules but there is hope they will simplify the front wings, making them one or two pieces, this will allow cars to run closer together as dirty air only affects the front wing.

[baldgye]

Last weekend of the year





Alonso being a ****ing hero as per

[katushkin]

I am excited. I really like the Yas Marinas circuit, and I would like Lewis to win just once more before the season is done.

[baldgye]

It's the only track that actually allows for over-taking between identical cars, so even if/when Lewis dosnt get pole he'll still be able to fight and with some luck we should get a proper battle to watch to finish off a pretty meh season.

[Oobly]

Kimi's gonna win! <--- for Baldgye

I'm a bit surprised at myself. I'm disappointed that Bernie and Jean's proposal for cheaper "competetive" motors was rejected by the FIA. I usually don't like anything that Bernie proposes. Cheaper, more powerful non-hybrids could well have shaken things up, despite being a "step backwards" in some views from a technology standpoint.

Hoping for an exciting final race. Another podium for Bottas would be nice

[baldgye]

The only disappointing thing is that for 2017 the FIA agreed rule changes that would make overtaking even harder than it is now...