leemond2008 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 **** hell, might as well switch it off, the only excitement at the front of the race was the fact that Max was running a different strategy to Mercedes, now its a Mercedes 1, 2 with everyone on the same strategy. Ferrari looks a bag of shit at the moment, usually the cars in the middle of the pack just let them past to save time defending against an inevitable overtake but they don't seem to have any fear at all of them now. Nice to see Norris up in 4th, he'll drop off throughout the race but it good to see him up there regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Danny Ricciardo out now, he just can't find a car that works for him, when he was with Red Bull he struggled to get a car that would see the race out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Both Mercedes told to get right off the curbs as gearbox sensors are “critical”, engines turned down and are still 10 seconds clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCDAN Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Safety car back out this will be a great last 20 laps now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 glad I didn't switch it off now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 3 minutes ago, Genie said: Both Mercedes told to get right off the curbs as gearbox sensors are “critical”, engines turned down and are still 10 seconds clear. Cant help but think that's a bluff to slow the drivers down to ensure the result With a safety car now we will find out, expect Mercedes to turn the engines up again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 another safety car, that'll kill the race now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 12 minutes ago, Jimzk5 said: Cant help but think that's a bluff to slow the drivers down to ensure the result Could be but other cars retired with same fault. Could be an exciting 10 laps now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 (edited) nearly half of the cars have retired from the race well done Norris, first ever podium finish, great result for them plus point for the fastest lap Edited July 5, 2020 by leemond2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCDAN Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Norris on the podium, unreal. What a race. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Really enjoyed that!! Now for Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 What. A. Race. God I've missed this sport. What a drive from Lando, fastest lap on the last lap to get that podium is unreal. Sainz in P5 as well, the turnaround from McLaren considering where they were a few years ago is amazing. I have no idea how Leclerc managed to get that Ferrari on a podium, the last few laps just become a blur and I didn't even properly realise he was up in the top 3 Vettel though, oh dear. I think it's best for him to retire at the end of this season. Austria is the best track on the grid, hands down. Bring on next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 After seeing the replays a dozen times now I'm perplexed as to why Hamilton was given a penalty, he was on the inside, on the racing line and didn't stray off that line or change the steering angle of the car, it looks more like Albion turned into him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 8 hours ago, Jimzk5 said: After seeing the replays a dozen times now I'm perplexed as to why Hamilton was given a penalty, he was on the inside, on the racing line and didn't stray off that line or change the steering angle of the car, it looks more like Albion turned into him I thought it was harsh and was waiting for a hissy fit from Lewis. He didn’t drive into him, but could possibly have moved into the space to his right to avoid hitting him as Albon was ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Alonso joining Renault next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 All official. As much as I'm delighted to see him back in the sport I can't see him challenging the podiums he craves back at Renault. They seem to be going backwards, 2 years ago they were top of the midfield but now you'd have them behind the McLaren and possibly Racing Point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCDAN Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 At 39 I don’t see the point of bringing him back, shouldn’t we be developing new young talent? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Haven’t really been following F1, but this headline from the BBC Sport website: Quote Hamilton takes spectacular wet pole 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 That lap from Lewis was ridiculous, how on earth did he find so much time? Very pleased to see Sainz in the top 3 as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted July 11, 2020 Author Moderator Share Posted July 11, 2020 In fairness, had Max not binned it after encountering the emerging car he'd have been a lot closer than 1.2s. Still job done for Lewis though. Looking good for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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