F1 - General discussion and 2017

[vinodh]

Front row lockout,

Now we just need Vestappen to have a super start and spoil the Ferarri party!

 

[Agent_Smith]

Now we just need Vestappen to have a super start and spoil the Ferarri party!

Not an unrealistic prospect. He's on the clean side of the track and if he gets off the line well, he won't be shy about getting the elbows out into turn one.

 

[caroper]

Not an unrealistic prospect. He's on the clean side of the track and if he gets off the line well, he won't be shy about getting the elbows out into turn one.

McLaren could win this. 6 Hot Heads get to the first corner at the same time and Alonso picks his way through the resultant wreckage....

 

[Binary_Bark]

McLaren could win this. 6 Hot Heads get to the first corner at the same time and Alonso picks his way through the resultant wreckage....

And then retire with engine failure on the last lap

 

[Wall]

And then retire with engine failure on the last lap

Too true

 

[caroper]

And then retire with engine failure on the last lap

Followed by a press release wishing Hasegawa San a speedy recovery and announcing that Jenson Button will be driving the final 9 events.

 

[chromedome]

Going to be interesting seeing how much di Resta can improve, seeing as he was only 0.7 sec behind Stroll and driving well within his limits.

 

[caroper]

Going to be interesting seeing how much di Resta can improve, seeing as he was only 0.7 sec behind Stroll and driving well within his limits.

After all the red flags in practice I was impressed that he didn't lose the car.
He has never driven this configuration and his last F1 drive was 4 years ago.
He actually did better than several experienced drivers seeing as he was learning the track and going for maximum speed simultaneously.
The big question now is can he keep it together for a full race distance whilst doing a race commentary from the driver's perspective.

 

[caroper]

Yesterdays F2 race was a real edge of the seat affair so I am looking forward to today's F2 reverse Grid race.

Todays Programmes (SA Time):

Live Hungarian F2: Race 2 - Sun 30th Jul, 10:15am
The second race from the Hungarian stage of the FIA Formula 2 Championship at the Hungaroring.

Live Hungarian GP: Track Parade - Sun 30th Jul, 12:30pm
The build-up to the 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix. With a review of the qualifying session and interviews with drivers ahead of the race.

Live Hungarian GP: Pit Lane Live - Sun 30th Jul, 1:00pm
From the pit lane, the build-up to the 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix, with a review of qualifying, and interviews with drivers ahead of the race.

Live Hungarian GP: Race - Sun 30th Jul, 1:30pm
The 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring. Sebastian Vettel starts on pole ahead of Ferrari teammate Kimi Raikkonen in second, with Lewis Hamilton fourth on the grid.

Live Hungarian GP: Paddock Live - Sun 30th Jul, 4:30pm
The latest from the Formula 1 paddock following the 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring.

Ted's Notebook: Race - Sun 30th Jul, 8:20pm
Ted Kravitz gives his thoughts on the 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring.

Hungarian GP: Race Replay - Sun 30th Jul, 9:05pm
The 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring. Sebastian Vettel starts on pole ahead of Ferrari teammate Kimi Raikkonen in second, with Lewis Hamilton fourth on the grid.

ACE Links - also work in Soda Player
http://acesports.rf.gd/?i=1

 

[Icemanbrfc]

Yesterdays F2 race was a real edge of the seat affair so I am looking forward to today's F2 reverse Grid race.

Todays Programmes (SA Time):

Live Hungarian F2: Race 2 - Sun 30th Jul, 10:15am
The second race from the Hungarian stage of the FIA Formula 2 Championship at the Hungaroring.

Live Hungarian GP: Track Parade - Sun 30th Jul, 12:30pm
The build-up to the 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix. With a review of the qualifying session and interviews with drivers ahead of the race.

Live Hungarian GP: Pit Lane Live - Sun 30th Jul, 1:00pm
From the pit lane, the build-up to the 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix, with a review of qualifying, and interviews with drivers ahead of the race.

Live Hungarian GP: Race - Sun 30th Jul, 1:30pm
The 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring. Sebastian Vettel starts on pole ahead of Ferrari teammate Kimi Raikkonen in second, with Lewis Hamilton fourth on the grid.

Live Hungarian GP: Paddock Live - Sun 30th Jul, 4:30pm
The latest from the Formula 1 paddock following the 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring.

Ted's Notebook: Race - Sun 30th Jul, 8:20pm
Ted Kravitz gives his thoughts on the 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring.

Hungarian GP: Race Replay - Sun 30th Jul, 9:05pm
The 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring. Sebastian Vettel starts on pole ahead of Ferrari teammate Kimi Raikkonen in second, with Lewis Hamilton fourth on the grid.

ACE Links - also work in Soda Player
http://acesports.rf.gd/?i=1

If Formula 1 did the reversal of grid thing.. Pure fun

 

[Icemanbrfc]

Anybody have a calendar of races and SA times when lights go out? I seem to miss starts quite often these days lol

 

[Willie Trombone]

They're putting Seb's car back together after pottering with the gearbox... no penalties, but interesting nonetheless.

 

[sand_man]

When did they start with Pre race buildup with presenters on the track? This season? It's brilliant. Love it?

 

[mbayshark]

When did they start with Pre race buildup with presenters on the track? This season? It's brilliant. Love it?

Jip it's the new Sky Sports coverage from Supersport this season. Excellent stuff.

 

[Willie Trombone]

Whoa... Ashton Kutcher... what is it with these celebs 'I'm here as a fan man!'
Apparently they earn too much money.

 

[Willie Trombone]

LOL 10 seconds for Verstappen???
I mean... I'm a Ricciardo fan but 10 seconds is what Seb got for deliberately banging wheels with Hamilton a few races back. FIA doing their worst again.

 

[vinodh]

LOL 10 seconds for Verstappen???
I mean... I'm a Ricciardo fan but 10 seconds is what Seb got for deliberately banging wheels with Hamilton a few races back. FIA doing their worst again.

Stupid move by Vertappen but there's no consistency from the stewards. My opinion on the Vettel move was that he should have got a harsher penalty. Vestappen should have got a grid penalty for the next race but they should let him continue in this race without penalty.

 

[Agent_Smith]

/Waits for 'Valttieri, Lewis is quicker than you' in 3...2...1

 

[Bryn]

This track sucks. Like Monaco without the yachts and prestige. Looks like it was made for go-karts.

 

[Dave]

This track sucks. Like Monaco without the yachts and prestige. Looks like it was made for go-karts.

Agreed, boring Hungaroring is f**king boring with these cars...

How can you have a race circuit where cars can’t travel more than 1.5 seconds of each other?