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I'm also an F1 fan and think that with the amount of non finishes for lewis hell struggle to win this year. Nico has had the better luck but I still think the performance of lewis will out do him.

As for conspiracies with pit stops I haven't paid that much attention but I do think there was something fishy with Monaco and nico reversing back onto the circuit to close out qualifying. Tbh most drivers would have complained about it.

it the most interesting season for a while now but it is dominated by Mercedes i just hope its a fight to the end between the two drivers

 

I don't like F1 so much, but I am Robert Kubica fan. However I am going to Silverstone next week.

 

I've not been able to watch many of the races this year so not kept up with it all.. alhough the turbo cars sound awesome!

 

This season has been interesting, but Mercedes have stormed ahead and kinda done a red bull this season, so hopefully the other teams will pick up the pace and manage to close the gap in the second half of the season, making it a more exciting...

Managed to squeeze another holiday in and made it along to the Catalunya GP. Was good seeing Vettel taking a temper tantrum after his car broke down during qualifying.
Also found the Marussia to be the best sounding car, with loads of compressor chatter, etc.


On a slightly off topic F1 related question: anyone own or seen the price of the aqua green Lewis Hamilton flat brim caps???

 

Yeah iv seen 1 at Barcelona airport, but cant seem to get one under £160!!! I dont mind spending a little extra, but £124 mark up is ridiculous!
I have 5 grey ones though. Lol

 

Where did you get the replica????
i would be scared to wear a real green one incase i lost it. Lol

 

Anybody is going to Silverstone tomorrow?

 

Just watched qualifying, Hamilton lost the championship today. What an idiot.

 

Depends on how he finished today nut yeah can't believe he messed up yesterday's quali

 

Agreed, if he finished ahead of nico I think he'll be back on track, assuming they get a 1 2. If not I can't help but feel he won't recover.

But hope JB gets on the podium too

 

Don't forget double points at the end of the season! There is a long way to go!

 

What a race loving it, hope the merc can last to the end. Sweet role reversal for Rosberg

 

Had some money on Hamilton to win and have fastest lap @ 10/1 - looking good so far

 

I suppose good fortune did come into it. Would Hamilton have caught nico if he didn't breakdown. Who know. At least the championship is alive again

 

Hamilton was lapping a second a lap quicker than Rosberg before his gearbox went! So yes he would of caught him eventually! Come on Hamilton!!

 

Alonso with the fine art of puting a car in the right place at the right time
some class driving from both Alonso and Botas, needed at least 2 more laps for Button to get on the podium

 

I went to Silverstone today but I think F1 is better to watch on TV than being on a circuit. I think whole that experience is not so much exciting. Cars are quite quiet, and their speed is perceived rather "slower" then it is. Drivers are separated from the public. Action is also too far from spectators, it is difficult to take pictures if you have basic "General Admission" tickets which are quite pricey anyway. I really prefer WRC and WRX: better show, better access and more emotions for less money.

 

[h=1]McLaren to announce drivers on Thursday http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/30417196[/h]The question I want to know is, how the hell did Big Ron get back in charge? It seems him and him alone is responsible for the appalling treatment of Button in all this.

When McLaren were fined iirc $50million in the spygate episode, it was made clear that Dennis had to leave or they would be fined again $150million and basically that would continue until they ceased to exist. Same thing happened with Flav at Benetton and he's still kept away.

I've never been much of a Button fan but this is clearly wrong; he's a World Champion. McLaren have lost a huge amount of respect over this but I suppose that doesn't bother Ronald too much.

 

They said on the Sky commentary that Boullier thinks Button just doesn't have enough outright speed, which is slightly silly when he's just hammered his team mate, beat Hamilton over 3 seasons at Mclaren and won a world title. Ok he isn't the fastest over a single lap, but give him the car and he'll produce the goods.

 

It is good that from season 2016 F1 drivers need to be 18 years old. Otherwise they soon would look for drivers in reception class (Sainz junior and Verstapen).

 

16 years in the same job, man from Frome is doing well.

 

And that's IMO fair enough. At least he gets to know so can weigh up his options early, and the fans get to see him in a 'send-off' season.

Can't help thinking that there's more behind this that we don't yet know though.

 

there has to be something else to this and I can't help think Alonso has something to do with it. Maybe button wanted equal status as team mates but Alonso wants to be put in 1st driver seat.

Look back to 2007 and wonder how Alonso has been invited back??

 

Possibly The reason why he ended up with the seat but in terms of maclaren messing him about I was thinking that Alonso may have had something to say about it. After all maclaren and button are both British.

still don't get why maclaren have resigned Alonso after 2007 tho. He may be rated as one of the best but come on.

 

Button's new deal is for 2 years not just one. Great news as there's every chance next season will be a transitional one for Mclaren, with Mercedes again well out in front until the other teams get it together for 2016.

 

I'm curious what livery Renault Sport F1 will run in 2016 for their return. Liked the 2010 version.

 

^ they've already said it will be a yellow and black livery, similar to the '10 car.