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Post by Dirty Epic on Jul 8, 2015 9:28:22 GMT
Not a bad race and fair play to Lewis for taking the win. I'd like a bit more action amongst the field and shame Williams didn't capitalise upon their start but can't blame Mercedes and Lewis for taking their chances these last couple of years and would hate for F1 to change the rules like they did a decade ago to Ferrari/Schumacher just to stop their dominance. Up to the other teams/drivers to raise their game and give the Mercs a bit of resistance.
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Post by Windy Miller on Jul 10, 2015 20:18:17 GMT
The only criticism I had of the race (I watched it on TV) was the fact that the producers stayed mainly with the top 4, not enough was shown of the rest of the field. If I was a Ferrari or Red Bull fan I would have been pretty p***ed off. For once the action was at the front, and it was not necessary to look for the battles further down the field. Ferrari were their own worst enemy, by making a call on Raikkonen to bring him in way to early for intermediate tyres. Vettel did make it to the podium, so not all bad.
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Post by Windy Miller on Jul 11, 2015 20:39:40 GMT
FIA are proposing a 21 race calender next year: www.fia.com/news/world-motor-sport-council-2015-mexicoProposal is for the season will start in April. Malaysia twinned with Singapore in September. Russia moved to May. New GP of Azerbaijan has a date in July, and a return of F! in Mexico on 30 October. British GP is now in late June (Avoiding Wimbledon) The Austrian GP is moved to after the British GP and will take place on July 3rd. German GP back on calendar. 7 Back to back races for next year. Summer break trimmed to 3 weeks. Back to back races are Australia/China, Bahrain/Russia, Britain/Austria, Germany/Hungary, Belgium/Italy, Singapore/Malaysia and USA/Mexico.
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Post by Gene Hunt on Jul 11, 2015 21:14:56 GMT
Interesting ideas Windy. Mouth watering prospect of Spa/Monza back to back. I also hear they are mooting the idea of a Saturday sprint race to decide the grid for the main event on Sunday.
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Post by Del Boy on Jul 11, 2015 22:12:05 GMT
Thanks for posting Windy. It looks a good line up. Slightly disappointed they moved Malaysia as its current slot always provides unpredictable weather and therefore a good race.
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Post by Gene Hunt on Jul 17, 2015 20:44:13 GMT
Jenson says it's by no means a given that he will still be at McLaren in 2016 or even in F1 for that matter.....
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Post by Del Boy on Jul 17, 2015 21:22:11 GMT
Jenson says it's by no means a given that he will still be at McLaren in 2016 or even in F1 for that matter..... Gene. TBH if that's the only seat available then you might as well try another challenge. Montoya did reasonably well in Nascar a few years ago.
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Post by Windy Miller on Jul 17, 2015 21:39:28 GMT
Montoya did reasonably well in Nascar a few years ago. Doing even better in IndyCar. Won the Indianapolis 500 this year for the second time on his career Great looking car that btw
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Post by Del Boy on Jul 17, 2015 21:44:45 GMT
Cheers Windy.
I must admit i haven't followed racing Stateside for quite a while now but i'm glad to hear this news. Montoya was an excellent driver in F1. He really took the fight to Schumacher back in the day.
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Post by Gene Hunt on Jul 18, 2015 8:10:27 GMT
R.I.P Jules Bianchi.
Incredibly sad news just through that the 25 year old star has passed away after being in a coma since the Japanese Grand Prix.
Condolences to his family.
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