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Re: 2017 F1
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26/03/2017 16:52
26/03/2017 16:52
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I agree the aero package looks messy and despite the downforce increase following closely behind another car seems to have more of an impact this year. Hope we get some closer racing )
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Re: 2017 F1
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27/03/2017 15:19
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Nice to see a Ferrari win for a change but I find it a bit odd that Hamilton couldn't pass Verstappen. It was almost as if he didn't want to and was saving his engine/gearbox etc? Stroll just looked way out of his depth.
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Re: 2017 F1
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28/03/2017 09:56
28/03/2017 09:56
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... but I find it a bit odd that Hamilton couldn't pass Verstappen. It was almost as if he didn't want to and was saving his engine/gearbox etc? I'm afraid that if Hamilton on fresh tyres could not get past a Red Bull with aging tyres, the points might as well be awarded after Saturday afternoon I doubt he was holding back. That did come later in the race though. Melbourne is not typical and overtaking is especially hard there but the signs are not good for seeing lots of action.
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Re: 2017 F1
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28/03/2017 13:32
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Yes the script has been on a while but first time I've see the Cloverleaf. Must be a big push for the Giulia/Stelvio
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Re: 2017 F1
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24/05/2017 17:42
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Not strictly F1 but I'm rooting for Alonso at Indy. Seriously impressive stuff in Qualy. Anyone else see Bourdais' crash? Damn lucky with a horrible angle on the wall....
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Re: 2017 F1
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25/05/2017 12:05
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Did anyone else see the Formula E race at Monaco? The shortened track was frankly ridiculous. Instead of going up the hill at Sainte Devote they cut through and ran parallel behind the run from the post tunnel chicane to Tabac. There was barely enough width for one car let alone any side by side action!
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Re: 2017 F1
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25/05/2017 14:39
25/05/2017 14:39
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I fell asleep in front of the television watching FP 2 this afternoon. If I weren't going to a 625 Squadron RAF memorial service in Lincolnshire on Sunday, no doubt it would happen again during the race.
EditAnd there will be the BBMF Lancaster flying over the memorial too.
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Re: 2017 F1
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29/05/2017 20:35
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Well yes virtually zero overtaking..........I still don't think Ferrari planned that but I don't think I've ever seen anyone so p*ssed off to be on the podium at Monaco.
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Re: 2017 F1
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06/06/2017 12:39
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I was playing Golf last week right by Biggin Hill Airport. When I saw one of those Honda jets land http://www.hondajet.com/#1Made me wonder... If they offered one of these to Alonso... would he politely decline
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Re: 2017 F1
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08/06/2017 20:50
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Unusual wing-mounted jets?!
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Re: 2017 F1
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09/06/2017 18:03
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Interesting- wing seems to have a high aspect ratio looking at the shape and the winglets. Perhaps the pylon doubles as a wing fence? Bit worried about what happens if the engine fails/gets hit as its going to affect the upper wing surface?
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Re: 2017 F1
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09/06/2017 20:06
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Anyway to Canada and a hydraulic leak after just one timed lap for Fernando in FP1. Think we're safe to say he'll be off elsewhere asap....
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Re: 2017 F1
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25/06/2017 19:04
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Agreed Gents but what a terrific race - best I can remember for a few years. A Vettel fan too but he went too far today. I think he knows it now and expect some sort of penalty for Spielberg. I think he knew Lewis got the hop on him from the last restart so was determined to stay close but blew it. Brilliant to see Fernando back in the points and pleased for Mc / Sauber and nice to see Stroll do well - and I've not been a fan of his. Did anyone else initially think he slowed down too soon as if he'd got the wrong line to finish. Bottas' finishing acceleration was amazing. Baku looked nice too. Oh and fair play to Ocon as well - one for the future.
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Re: 2017 F1
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26/06/2017 11:11
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A great race packed with action! Well done to Stroll for hanging in there in 3rd. I didn't think he would ever make a good driver but showed plenty of potential in Baku.
Vettel has disgraced himself with the wheel banging. It looked like proper road rage and should be rewarded with a 1 race ban minimum. There is no place for that sort of temper in a race car!
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