Romey 1878 Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 5 hours ago, MikeO said: Wow, you don't see crashes like that very often these days! Feared the worst when I was watching it and was relieved when they showed he was ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo 2.0 Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 Even with the fireproof gear that they wear I feared the worst, felt genuinely sick and I didn't expect to see Romain walking away from that. The fact that he has suspected broken rib(s) and burns to his hands and feet is an amazing response to what is the worst crash I've seen in the modern era. Questions to be asked about the barrier perhaps, and an investigation into what caused the fire and how it could be prevented but a very good outcome to what was a grim start to the race - I couldn't believe it when we got back going again and Kyvat managed to flip Stroll. As for the race itself, gutted for Perez DNF'ing so close to the end - another walk in the park for Lewis who didn't look under threat from the first minute. Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 4 hours ago, Zoo 2.0 said: Even with the fireproof gear that they wear I feared the worst, felt genuinely sick and I didn't expect to see Romain walking away from that. The fact that he has suspected broken rib(s) and burns to his hands and feet is an amazing response to what is the worst crash I've seen in the modern era. Questions to be asked about the barrier perhaps, and an investigation into what caused the fire and how it could be prevented but a very good outcome to what was a grim start to the race - I couldn't believe it when we got back going again and Kyvat managed to flip Stroll. As for the race itself, gutted for Perez DNF'ing so close to the end - another walk in the park for Lewis who didn't look under threat from the first minute. Was a shame for Perez but as a McLaren fan I got over it But seriously ridiculous if he doesn't get a seat for next season, replacing him with Vettel is a barking mad decision. Romey 1878 and Palfy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 6 hours ago, Zoo 2.0 said: Even with the fireproof gear that they wear I feared the worst, felt genuinely sick and I didn't expect to see Romain walking away from that. The fact that he has suspected broken rib(s) and burns to his hands and feet is an amazing response to what is the worst crash I've seen in the modern era. Questions to be asked about the barrier perhaps, and an investigation into what caused the fire and how it could be prevented but a very good outcome to what was a grim start to the race - I couldn't believe it when we got back going again and Kyvat managed to flip Stroll. As for the race itself, gutted for Perez DNF'ing so close to the end - another walk in the park for Lewis who didn't look under threat from the first minute. What caused the fire was that the car was ripped in half right where the fuel tank is. This accident should put an end to any people still against the halo. Grojean himself has said tonight that he wasn’t a fan of it but he’s changed his mind now. It’s probably responsible for his head still being acquainted with the rest of his body. Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo 2.0 Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 13 hours ago, MikeO said: Was a shame for Perez but as a McLaren fan I got over it But seriously ridiculous if he doesn't get a seat for next season, replacing him with Vettel is a barking mad decision. I'm aware of the reasons why but the fact that Lance Stroll is guaranteed a seat each season and manages to kick superior drivers out of the sport (Ocon, then Perez) doesn't sit well with me. Sergio has been in excellent form this season and at the very least deserves to retain his seat - the fact that they're swapping him out for Vettel who has been over the hill for years now is insane management. It's the same up and down the paddock though, Russell was rumoured to be losing his seat with Latifi safe due to his sponsorship deals, it's just ridiculous. Gwlad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 George Russell in Hamilton's seat this week-end, will be interesting. He has a bright future I think. Romey 1878 and Zoo 2.0 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 1 hour ago, MikeO said: George Russell in Hamilton's seat this week-end, will be interesting. He has a bright future I think. As long as he doesn’t throw it into the barriers under no pressure again . Zoo 2.0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted December 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 Great chance for Russell, not sure Mercedes reserve drivers Vandoorne and Gutierrez will be feeling that way. Also overlooked at Racing Point when Hulkenberg replaced Perez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo 2.0 Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 8 hours ago, MikeO said: George Russell in Hamilton's seat this week-end, will be interesting. He has a bright future I think. Excited for this race more than most to be honest, was secretly hoping that it would be George but thought that they would either go with the safe option in Vandoorne, or Williams would refuse to let Russell go. He's got all the makings of a future champion, so calm and collected (apart from that crazy SC incident) and has done a very good job of improving the Williams team from where they were to where they are now (though points don't show for it). I thought that they might have let him have the Mercedes car for good in 2021 before Bottas signed on, but a strong race in Bahrain and Abu Dhabi if Lewis can't make it would make very interesting viewing. One can only hope that he takes the opportunity with both hands. A top 5 quali/finish would be a good weekend IMO, it's not out of the question that Bottas under a considerable amount of pressure now to be the top dog finishes below him which would make his secure seat next season questionable. MikeO and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted December 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 Still don't understand why Merc retained Bottas. No denying his ability but can't push, will always be second fiddle. How much influence does LH have for second driver? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo 2.0 Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 11 hours ago, Gwlad all over said: Still don't understand why Merc retained Bottas. No denying his ability but can't push, will always be second fiddle. How much influence does LH have for second driver? Pretty sure I saw somewhere (and can believe) that it's written into Lewis' contract that he has a say on who lines up with him. I'm pretty sure that it was in Vettel's contract at Ferrari too, as there was talk of him being involved in discussions when Kimi left from Sauber. To be honest the Bottas scenario is an understandable, if uninspiring one from Mercedes POV. He's basically always going to be 2nd or 3rd, getting the points needed to both mop up the Constructers points and keep the likes of Red Bull (and Ferrari last year) at bay. He's not going to rock the boat, preventing a ''Rosberg'' scenario which Toto Wolff has confirmed they were really keen to avoid. In a nutshell, Bottas is more than good enough to consistently get the points needed to supplement Lewis winning every weekend yet isn't a big enough name to challenge behind closed doors and cause a bad atmosphere. It keeps Hamilton happy too because he has one less car to contend with and quite literally has a wingman where needed - as much as I love Lewis there's absolutely no way that Mercedes will allow him to lose a 7th or 8th title to Valtierri, team orders will come into play like they did in Russia a few years back to ensure that it doesn't happen, if Bottas ever managed to get that close of course. Gwlad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 First practice, track layout different to anything used before. Carlos Sainz on team radio, "I turn left here, right?" Zoo 2.0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, MikeO said: First practice, track layout different to anything used before. Carlos Sainz on team radio, "I turn left here, right?" It seems a really shit layout, like there's absolutely nothing to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: It seems a really shit layout, like there's absolutely nothing to it. Looks like something you build with Scalextric when you don't have much track. Romey 1878 and Gwlad 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 Russell showing what he's made of so far. I hope he keeps it up and makes Mercedes sit up and take notice. With any luck Ocon will get his act together at Renault next season and show Mercedes they don't need to go with the safe option of Bottas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 2 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: Russell showing what he's made of so far. I hope he keeps it up and makes Mercedes sit up and take notice. Fastest in P2 as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted December 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 No denying George is a good driver but just shows how that Merc is untouchable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Gwlad all over said: No denying George is a good driver but just shows how that Merc is untouchable. Except for when Bottas is driving it. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted December 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 I meant those Brackley Mercedes, including VB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 So close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 1 hour ago, MikeO said: So close If this is his audition for a Mercedes seat then he should have it pretty much in the bag. Bottas should be embarrassed that he got that close - Russell hadn’t driven this car before yesterday, he’s too big for the seat and he’s having to wear a size too small boot to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 Perfect start to this race - Russell leads and the gobshite Verstappen is out on the first lap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 42 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: Perfect start to this race - Russell leads and the gobshite Verstappen is out on the first lap. Schooling Bottas at the mo after pit-stops, whatever happens now (eg mechanical failure) he's made the point. Bottas needs binning, but he has a contract and his presence suits Hamilton so he won't be. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 Ah fuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 15 minutes ago, MikeO said: Ah fuck. Ah fuck some more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 Devastated for Russell with Mercedes ruining that for him with their impression of being amateurs. Still managed to get his first points which he more than deserved, and even though he ended up finishing behind Bottas he still showed him up big time and it should have sealed his future seat with Mercedes. Pleased for Perez though, he seriously deserves this and he’s got to replace Albon. MikeO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted December 7, 2020 Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 If I didn’t know better my cynical side would say has Lewis and the car been protected in some bazaar way, to prove that it’s drivability as well as the car that keeps them at the top, because they don’t want it proven that anyone could win in that car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 8, 2020 Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 2 hours ago, Palfy said: If I didn’t know better my cynical side would say has Lewis and the car been protected in some bazaar way, to prove that it’s drivability as well as the car that keeps them at the top, because they don’t want it proven that anyone could win in that car They’ve got Bottas to prove that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted December 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 Had to avoid the result as out on Sunday and didn't watch the race till yesterday. Happy to see Perez win and that little tosser Stroll didn't even mention his win till much later in the post race interview. Shame that Russell didn't have his fairy tale but his time will come, vividly shows that anyone can drive the Merc, notwithstanding his obvious talent. Bottas was shamed but agree that no way will Hamilton entertain Russell as a team-mate as he needs a poodle. Palfy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted December 8, 2020 Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 I think Hamilton would happily race anyone. I don't see him as the diva that Vettel is for instance. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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