Formula 1 2014: Round 17 - US Grand Prix

Cool_CM · 02-11-2014 10:38pm

Does Kimi even care anymore?

Ghost Train · 02-11-2014 10:39pm

wonder will lotus manage some points or will vettel and button hold them off

does maldonado still have 5sec penalty

Mike Litoris · 02-11-2014 10:40pm

Lol. Some great bumper car racing here.

Mike Litoris · 02-11-2014 10:41pm

Oh could get interesting in the traffic for ham and ros!

Mike Litoris · 02-11-2014 10:43pm

Lol Maldonado!

bnt · 02-11-2014 10:43pm

I wondered what Vettel's crew were thinking, pulling him in so late for soft tyres, but the way he's chewing up the mid-field has me going "a-ha". :cool:

bnt · 02-11-2014 10:44pm

Mike Litoris wrote: »

Lol Maldonado!

LOL Grosjean, who seems to have joined a Drift crew on his perambulations ...

HighLine · 02-11-2014 10:47pm

Bittersweet in that the drivers championship is now over (baring mechanical failures) but there was some fantastic wheel to wheel racing today through the field!

Rosberg has been mentally beaten today and there is no way back for him.

Mike Litoris · 02-11-2014 10:47pm

Well done Lewis. Some great mid field battles there a bit disappointing up front though. Ricciardo was mighty impressive again!

antodeco · 02-11-2014 10:49pm

Some great battles. Has to be one of the races with the most overtaking this season?

Charlie-Bravo · 02-11-2014 10:50pm

Defo one of the best races this year with lots happening throughout.

So for Brazil, if Lewis has a DNF and Rosberg wins, double points in the last race won't matter a damn!

Cool_CM · 02-11-2014 10:53pm

bnt wrote: »

LOL Grosjean, who seems to have joined a Drift crew on his perambulations ...

It's still amusing when Grosjean complains that somebody has made contact with him

thecretinhop · 02-11-2014 11:01pm

The podium presenter guy is a laugh, has he had a few ales? Hamilton wanted his hat he was having none of it

_rebelkid · 02-11-2014 11:02pm

thecretinhop wrote: »

The podium presenter guy is a laugh, has he had a few ales? Hamilton wanted his hat he was having none of it

Podium Presenter Guy? Mario "Podium Presenter Guy" Andretti?

mickdw · 02-11-2014 11:04pm

If Rosberg could get to the last race within 13 points of Lewis, then it would be down to who wins the last race and the second place guy wouldn't matter.
That would be exciting.

supersean1999 · 02-11-2014 11:04pm

Hahahahahaha ^^^^^^^^^^^

Ghost Train · 02-11-2014 11:05pm

thecretinhop wrote: »

The podium presenter guy is a laugh, has he had a few ales? Hamilton wanted his hat he was having none of it

former world champion mario andretti

thecretinhop · 02-11-2014 11:05pm

Ah! Did not know he was very good just funny interactions with drivers did not recognise him to be honest hard tell with his cowboy hat

Brian CivilEng · 02-11-2014 11:08pm

Excellent race, shame about the result. Cannot believe how bad Raikkonen was, hopefully there was damage to the car. If that was his best then I can't see him staying around too much longer.

Great watching Vettel having fun.

Rosberg was beaten fair and square, Hamilton just seems to be on a roll. Can't believe we're going to end another season with one driver winning every race. I'm a fan of Rosberg but if he somehow manages to win the championship due to double points it would be a travesty.

Frank Bullitt · 02-11-2014 11:09pm

Good midfield battles, but up front its very boring really, Lewis made that overtake look easy.

...and those double points.

Mike Litoris · 02-11-2014 11:11pm

thecretinhop wrote: »

Ah! Did not know he was very good just funny interactions with drivers did not recognise him to be honest hard tell with his cowboy hat

That was funny at the end. "Can I go now?" Lol

_rebelkid · 02-11-2014 11:21pm

I'm not a fan of either Nico or Lewis, but I'd prefer Nico to win the championship than Lewis. And I know how I'd like it to go:

Nico DNF's in Brazil, Lewis wins. Gap is 49 points.

Lewis has issues in Abu Dhabi, either DNF's or Finishes outside of the points. Nico wins WDC by the same 1 point Lewis lucked his 2008 championship.

youreadthat · 02-11-2014 11:28pm

_rebelkid wrote: »

I'm not a fan of either Nico or Lewis, but I'd prefer Nico to win the championship than Lewis. And I know how I'd like it to go:

Nico DNF's in Brazil, Lewis wins. Gap is 49 points.

Lewis has issues in Abu Dhabi, either DNF's or Finishes outside of the points. Nico wins WDC by the same 1 point Lewis lucked his 2008 championship.

Time to put that pint down son.

_rebelkid · 02-11-2014 11:30pm

youreadthat wrote: »

Time to put that pint down son.

It's about as farcical as Timo Glock messing up in Juncao on the last lap of the last race...

youreadthat · 02-11-2014 11:40pm

_rebelkid wrote: »

It's about as farcical as Timo Glock messing up in Juncao on the last lap of the last race...

I never get how people can be so bitter about 2008 still. In his first 2 seasons he was clearly one of the best drivers and the Mclaren wasn't even the best car the year he won it! How people can begrudge him a WC is bazaar even if you don't like him as a person.

challengemaster · 02-11-2014 11:50pm

Any word on the investigation into the Vergne / Grosjean incident? Tbh I think vergne deserved a penalty for that one

_rebelkid · 02-11-2014 11:50pm

youreadthat wrote: »

I never get how people can be so bitter about 2008 still. In his first 2 seasons he was clearly one of the best drivers and the Mclaren wasn't even the best car the year he won it! How people can begrudge him a WC is bazaar even if you don't like him as a person.

Massa and Hamilton were pretty much matched throughout the year. Massa got what, if it was Hamilton, would have been called a "champions win", and Massa would have "stolen" the WDC. But it was the other way around, so Hamilton did "just enough" or "made up that crucial difference to clinch the title". It was Massa's WDC. Glock lucked Hamilton the win.

The reason the "bitterness" continues, is because people act as if Hamilton won the WDC outright, when it couldn't be further from the truth. If Rosberg wins the WDC this year, it would be as if Massa had been in Hamiltons position in 08: a steal, lucky, undeserved. It's already been referred to as a travesty in this forum should it happen.

_rebelkid · 02-11-2014 11:51pm

challengemaster wrote: »

Any word on the investigation into the Vergne / Grosjean incident? Tbh I think vergne deserved a penalty for that one

Nothing yet.

Mike Litoris · 02-11-2014 11:53pm

_rebelkid wrote: »

It's about as farcical as Timo Glock messing up in Juncao on the last lap of the last race...

I thought it was well documented that both Toyotas, being the only cars still on dry tyres, were completely screwed as the rain increased. Both cars fell off the cliff in the 3rd sector with Trulli being even slower than Glock.

andyman · 02-11-2014 11:54pm

I love how people mention Brazil 2008 making Hamilton lucky all while ignoring the farce that took place at Spa that same year.

Gillespy · 02-11-2014 11:58pm

The prospect of Hamilton tears has all scruples thrown out the window.

If Hamilton was lucky in 08, he paid for it 2012. He had horrible luck that year when a title was defiantly on.

I can't believe so many were duped by qualifying. First, it was clear Hamilton was hindered by brake problems. Like so many of his qualifying sessions. Secondably, why would today be the day Rosberg converts a pole? Even Hill and Herbert backed him, citing the mythical psychological edge and momentum. He has no answers on Sundays.

Fifth win in a row, tenth win overall. On the podium every time he finishes. There's your consistency.

_rebelkid · 03-11-2014 12:03am

Mike Litoris wrote: »

I thought it was well documented that both Toyotas, being the only cars still on dry tyres, were completely screwed as the rain increased. Both cars fell off the cliff in the 3rd sector with Trulli being even slower than Glock.

Glock only had to survive for 1 lap, but chose a wide line through Juncao. Trulli being slow isn't really a measure for anything... it's called the Trulli Train for a reason...

_rebelkid · 03-11-2014 12:06am

Gillespy wrote: »

The prospect of Hamilton tears has all scruples thrown out the window.

If Hamilton was lucky in 08, he paid for it 2012. He had horrible luck that year when a title was defiantly on.

I can't believe so many were duped by qualifying. First, it was clear Hamilton was hindered by brake problems. Like so many of his qualifying sessions. Secondably, why would today be the day Rosberg converts a pole? Even Hill and Herbert backed him, citing the mythical psychological edge and momentum. He has no answers on Sundays.

Fifth win in a row, tenth win overall. On the podium every time he finishes. There's your consistency.

10 wins should guarantee a WDC, 10 second places and 1 less retirement should guarantee an equal shot at it.

andyman · 03-11-2014 12:13am

_rebelkid wrote: »

Glock only had to survive for 1 lap, but chose a wide line through Juncao. Trulli being slow isn't really a measure for anything... it's called the Trulli Train for a reason...

What?

Both Toyota's on dry tyres were both miles off the pace to the rest of the field on the last lap.

Genuinely can't believe people are still begrudging Hamilton his one World Championship. It's absolutely pathetic if you ask me.

dloob · 03-11-2014 12:21am

_rebelkid wrote: »

Glock only had to survive for 1 lap, but chose a wide line through Juncao. Trulli being slow isn't really a measure for anything... it's called the Trulli Train for a reason...

It still worked out for Glock, he gained a place on where he was before the others pitted.
Sure he managed to finish 6 second behind the other two even though they only passed him a few 100 meters from the line but he hung on to that extra point.

Charlie-Bravo · 03-11-2014 12:33am

About the volume on the broadcast tonight, BBC sound is ok on the Highlights, seems Setanta aren't mixing the feeds very well

_rebelkid · 03-11-2014 12:34am

astrofluff wrote: »

About the volume on the broadcast tonight, BBC sound is ok on the Highlights, seems Setanta aren't mixing the feeds very well

What coverage are Setanta taking? Sky or the World Feed with Commentary?

_rebelkid · 03-11-2014 12:39am

Vergne handed a 5 second penalty post race, meaning Maldonado moves up to 9th.

seamusk84 · 03-11-2014 12:42am

Going to be a great end of season now. Thought Hamilton drove a fantastic race and basically just wanted it more!

Also good to see that final sprint by Vettel (who looked woeful all weekend up to that point). The man will be a serious force to be reckoned with if Ferrari can produce a decent car next year.

Great race for Riccardo too, did well to beat the Williams and also put some heat on the Mercs.

flazio · 03-11-2014 1:00am

_rebelkid wrote: »

What coverage are Setanta taking? Sky or the World Feed with Commentary?

World pictures with sound, BBC commentry. To be fair I thought the Setanta mix was OK, as long as Team radio can be heard over commentry I'm OK

Mike Litoris · 03-11-2014 1:05am

_rebelkid wrote: »

Glock only had to survive for 1 lap, but chose a wide line through Juncao. Trulli being slow isn't really a measure for anything... it's called the Trulli Train for a reason...

Do you really believe Glock threw it on purpose?

_rebelkid · 03-11-2014 1:10am

Mike Litoris wrote: »

Do you really believe Glock threw it on purpose?

Exactly the opposite. It was a mistake, a fluke. Bad Luck.

Mike Litoris · 03-11-2014 1:22am

_rebelkid wrote: »

Exactly the opposite. It was a mistake, a fluke. Bad Luck.

Fair enough but why call it a farce?

Gillespy · 03-11-2014 1:28am

You know Hamilton is doing well when Glock's name is brought up.:pac:

32 wins now, same as Alonso. He has the time to pass Prost's total.

Donnelly117 · 03-11-2014 9:43am

_rebelkid wrote: »

I'm not a fan of either Nico or Lewis, but I'd prefer Nico to win the championship than Lewis. And I know how I'd like it to go:

Nico DNF's in Brazil, Lewis wins. Gap is 49 points.

Lewis has issues in Abu Dhabi, either DNF's or Finishes outside of the points. Nico wins WDC by the same 1 point Lewis lucked his 2008 championship.

So you want breakdowns to decide the championship? :rolleyes: Sounds like a fascinating end to the season...

Myrddin · 03-11-2014 3:32pm

_rebelkid wrote: »

Exactly the opposite. It was a mistake, a fluke. Bad Luck.

All the while overlooking the fact that if his gearbox hadn't crapped itself in that race, he'd have won it in a more comfortable fashion. Let it go dude, it's been six years

bbability · 03-11-2014 4:20pm

McLarens looked like they were carrying too much downforce on the rear. Both drivers struggled yesterday.

Stallingrad · 03-11-2014 5:20pm

Have it recorded on the BBC, is it a race with watching?

Cool_CM · 03-11-2014 6:06pm

Stallingrad wrote: »

Have it recorded on the BBC, is it a race with watching?

Absolutely, some great racing!

Charlie-Bravo · 03-11-2014 6:21pm

Stallingrad wrote: »

Have it recorded on the BBC, is it a race with watching?

It is an arrestable offence to delete the recording of the US GP without watching it. Shame that it's a highlight version though.

Formula 1 2014: Round 17 - US Grand Prix

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