F1 2017

[1%er]

No. I started at quarter to the hour.

I missed it also, I was wondering if they said anything about Mercedes and Red Bull suspension and if that is what is letting Ferrari look so good? I think they both had to change it before the start of the season

 

[Limejuice]

I missed it also, I was wondering if they said anything about Mercedes and Red Bull suspension and if that is what is letting Ferrari look so good? I think they both had to change it before the start of the season

I think I heard Crofty mention exactly that as I tuned in. So it's a definite maybe. Certainly the Ferrari is absolutely glued to the corners.

 

[1%er]

Kimi sending the message 'I want a contract for 2018"

 

[Limejuice]

That lap record lasted a long time.

 

[1%er]

Looking good for the race tomorrow

 

[Limejuice]

Rain is going to feature tomorrow. So that should mix it up a bit.

 

[1%er]

Rain is going to feature tomorrow. So that should mix it up a bit.

yes all indications are there will be rain at some point tomorrow

 

[1%er]

Bedtime for me, see you tomorrow

 

[Bungle73]

I just noticed something: the Met Office website has a special section for events weather, including F1 races.

Chinese Grand Prix 2017 weather forecast

 

[Bungle73]

A law enabling the closure of English roads for motor sporting events comes into effect on Monday. A London Grand Prix one step closer?

Grand Prix-style events on English roads get go-ahead - BBC News

 

[Badgers]

Morning.

Race starts at 7am then?

 

[Limejuice]

Morning.

Race starts at 7am then?

That's right.

Before then, 20 expensive drivers on the back of a flatbed truck. Every time I see this, I hear the theme music to Steptoe & Son.

I bet Liberty Media can do better than this.

 

[Badgers]

That's right.

Before then, 20 expensive drivers on the back of a flatbed truck. Every time I see this, I hear the theme music to Steptoe & Son.

I bet Liberty Media can do better than this.

I was going to watch the build up to see how the weather is looking etc. but napped for a bit longer.

 

[1%er]

Good morning we just got back from the bar and are ready for an F1 race

 

[Limejuice]

Good morning we just got back from the bar and are ready for an F1 race

How very rock 'n' roll.

 

[1%er]

How very rock 'n' roll.

You'd think so but now its coffee, chocolate and trying to keep the eyes open

No sex or drugs, we went out late or we'd have fallen asleep

 

[1%er]

It looks cold but dry,have they said anything about rain?

ok caught up now

 

[1%er]

Looked like Lewis went out on intermediates

 

[Limejuice]

The track looks too dry for full wets. I wonder if they'll be able to move to slicks soon after the start.

 

[1%er]

The track looks too dry for full wets. I wonder if they'll be able to move to slicks soon after the start.

Early pitstops I think

 

[Limejuice]

Early pitstops I think

Some of the drivers will chance it early. The question will be if they can get any kind of temperature into slicks.

 

[1%er]

Some of the drivers will chance it early. The question will be if they can get any kind of temperature into slicks.

Yes it looks cold, if no more rain I can see it still being a one stop race, someone from the back being brave could mix things up at the front going to slicks early or cause a red flag

 

[1%er]

Morning Badgers

 

[Limejuice]

Yep.

Slicks pretty quickly.

 

[Limejuice]

And the Giovinazzi Award for driving like Giovinazzi goes to...

 

[1%er]

Vettel a lucky boy a penalty would have put him back to 11th at least

 

[1%er]

I'd love to hear Vettels radio

 

[Limejuice]

Kimi complaining about lack of power. He seems to be doing a good job keeping in front of Vettel.

 

[Badgers]

Been an interesting start now I have to go out

 

[Limejuice]

Vettel's had his Shredded Wheat today!