Formula 1 2015: Round 7 - Canadian GP

PopePalpatine · 06-06-2015 8:22pm

Eh...I put a tenner on it @8/1, I think. I guess I could go without a Saturday night out once in a while.

ShaunieVW · 06-06-2015 10:52pm

Vettel handed a 5 place grid pelanty for overtaking under red flags. I presume they won't have the car in park feirme and start him from the pit lane at this stage so they can put the car in race trim. We be good to see him battle through the field like he has done in the past in similar circumstances.

smellslikeshoes · 06-06-2015 11:04pm

ShaunieVW wrote: »

Vettel handed a 5 place grid pelanty for overtaking under red flags. I presume they won't have the car in park feirme and start him from the pit lane at this stage so they can put the car in race trim. We be good to see him battle through the field like he has done in the past in similar circumstances.

Parc Ferme doesn't work like that anymore, after qualy they are in Parc Ferme no matter what happens and only have limited setup changes. He probably will start from the pitlane though just so he can stay out of the usual cluster**** that is the first corner in Canada.

Slutmonkey57b · 06-06-2015 11:35pm

There is an analysis by Scarbs don't the rounds where he discusses the McLaren: Honda were tasked with building the smallest engine possible, which led them to make some fundamental design choices that have turned out to be utterly wrong.

They haven't been able to run at full power yet, as they've admitted. The reason for that is heat and "electrical issues" which have caused power unit failures, cars stopping quietly out on track.

The reason for that is that they put the mgu-h sitting in a very hot part of the engine. The magnets don't perform well, cooling is difficult, and electrical wiring is more complicated. Lower power, less reliability, and it's not something they can solve with "tokens" either I don't think.

You can write off this McLaren Honda project.

ShaunieVW · 06-06-2015 11:57pm

smellslikeshoes wrote: »

Parc Ferme doesn't work like that anymore, after qualy they are in Parc Ferme no matter what happens and only have limited setup changes. He probably will start from the pitlane though just so he can stay out of the usual cluster**** that is the first corner in Canada.

Must have overlooked that rule change! No race trim for Seb so.

challengemaster · 07-06-2015 12:21am

So in reality Vettel has a 5 second stop-go and Verstappen has a 10 second... after both starting from the back/pitlane.

I can't see Renault being an engine supplier by next year at this rate. Toro Rosso already suffering the consequences of the unreliability, and the Red Bulls are on the edge of venturing into 10 spot penalties. Shít is hitting the fan. They've said it's not favorable to pull out, and they'd prefer to take over TR or FI... but I can't see any other team purchasing engines from them after this year.

AMKC · 07-06-2015 12:31am

PopePalpatine wrote: »

I'm seriously hoping Honda have made serious gains by the time Singapore rolls around...and yes, it's because I bet on Alonso to win a race this season. :pac:

Id say as long as the Mclaren-Honda don,t fall anymore behind the pace of the other cars and hopefully catch up a bit with the other teams that the Singapore circuit like the one in Monoco should suit there car. They should do ok there. It is a tight street circuit after all just in a hotter climate so hotter tempertures around. It is a circuit that is very hard on drivers and brakes do so hopefully they have good brakes. We already know they have two of the best F1 drivers around no need to worry there.

07-06-2015 4:54am

Ghost Train wrote: »

Looking like 4 cars in the running for third place on the grid

Kimi Bottas and the Lotus

Lotii.

Zcott · 07-06-2015 10:26am

I've managed to actually have some time off and this will be the first race I've seen live since Australia. Hoping it's a good one!

KarlFitz01 · 07-06-2015 11:53am

Really disappointed with qualifying because I was hoping to see Vettle challenge the Mercs. I will look forward to seeing him cut thought the field today but up front I think it'll Hamilton win and Rosberg 20+ seconds behind.

Happy to see the Louts up near the front.

Jordan 199 · 07-06-2015 2:05pm

Maldonado to win today. You heard it here first.

smellslikeshoes · 07-06-2015 2:23pm

Jordan 191 wrote: »

Maldonado to win today. You heard it here first.

I'd love to see it happen if only to mess with the constant Maldonado hate train.
Wouldn't need to be that crazy a result for it to happen either, the two Lotus guys looked like they had a shot at third yesterday, would only take both Mercs having trouble to put him in with a chance.

Cookie_Monster · 07-06-2015 2:27pm

Rosberg and Hamilton coming together on the first corner and taking each other out could open the race to at least 5-6 different winners I reckon, especially if Kimi got pushed down a couple of spots. would make for an epic race.

HighLine · 07-06-2015 2:36pm

I think Hamilton is just going to sail out into the distance for this one unfortunately. Hopefully there will be some excitement for the remaining podium places.

_rebelkid · 07-06-2015 2:57pm

Jordan 191 wrote: »

Maldonado to win today. You heard it here first.

I'd honestly like to see Grosjean win. Unlike Maldonado, he's actually learned from his maniac days, and is actually driving very well this year.

Charlie-Bravo · 07-06-2015 6:24pm

Jenson to take a drive through within first three laps:

https://twitter.com/RachelBrookesTV/status/607592731838435328

Cookie_Monster · 07-06-2015 6:28pm

just saw the bbc intro for the first time in years. Gotta love the Chain and the montage is so much better than Sky

_rebelkid · 07-06-2015 6:30pm

Cookie_Monster wrote: »

just saw the bbc intro for the first time in years. Gotta love the Chain and the montage is so much better than Sky

Sky may have every race live, but the BBC has some of the best editors in the world. Every VT is an art piece.

bnt · 07-06-2015 6:32pm

Who wants a bet on the number of cars that will be eaten by the Wall of Champions today? My guess: 2.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A7-KfbzaBo

Charlie-Bravo · 07-06-2015 6:33pm

I'll go with 1 :pac:

CFlat · 07-06-2015 6:37pm

Lewis is in good form.

CFlat · 07-06-2015 6:47pm

What the frack was that? Sounded like a wounded cat.

_rebelkid · 07-06-2015 6:49pm

https://twitter.com/RealWilde/status/607603171427549184

Going Strong · 07-06-2015 6:53pm

A painful reminder for EJ what Bernie did to him in past concorde agreements.

Jesus but the pre-race show is rubbish. Why can't someone run amok with a flame thrower and do away with this parade of has beens?

CFlat · 07-06-2015 6:53pm

I can't see Lewis not dissapearing into the distance here but with Vet, Verstappen, Jense and Alonso(he says optimisticly) at the back I think from we could be in for a bit of excitement this evening.

challengemaster · 07-06-2015 7:05pm

Great start so far, let's see what Vettel can do

Autosport · 07-06-2015 7:05pm

Nice start, contact between the Williams I think

Cookie_Monster · 07-06-2015 7:06pm

boo, clean start. race over

Autosport · 07-06-2015 7:07pm

Vettel is going good

Grim. · 07-06-2015 7:11pm

yes lets show replays of the start now when there's actual racing on the track...

challengemaster · 07-06-2015 7:13pm

Vettel pits already...

Autosport · 07-06-2015 7:14pm

Massa/ Eri/Vet is going be the highlight, whoops from Ferrari

Autosport · 07-06-2015 7:14pm

Gwan Massa

CFlat · 07-06-2015 7:15pm

Heart in mouth stuff there with Massa!!!!!

challengemaster · 07-06-2015 7:15pm

Fantastic scrap between Massa and Ericsson

Harry Palmr · 07-06-2015 7:15pm

Nothing like having some competitive cars starting well down the field liven things up.

Autosport · 07-06-2015 7:19pm

Will they not show us Hulk v Mal

_rebelkid · 07-06-2015 7:20pm

Going Strong · 07-06-2015 7:21pm

Massa vs Perez the rematch coming up.

Autosport · 07-06-2015 7:23pm

Massa is flying through the field

Autosport · 07-06-2015 7:29pm

Vettel is going well, we need rain or a crash

Cool_CM · 07-06-2015 7:30pm

Autosport wrote: »

Vettel is going well, we need rain or a crash

He almost provided it there!

CFlat · 07-06-2015 7:30pm

I just realised the design flaw with the McLaren/Honda. The gearbox has only 1 forward gear and 7 reverse gears.

Top Dog · 07-06-2015 7:32pm

Well that was depressing. 22 laps in and Jenson gets lapped by Lewis

Autosport · 07-06-2015 7:35pm

Saving fuel already ah jaysus, this is not racing

Cookie_Monster · 07-06-2015 7:36pm

Alonso getting a bit pissed off with pootling around now

_rebelkid · 07-06-2015 7:37pm

"We already have big problems, driving like this, looking like amateurs. I either race or I save fuel." Nando's not happy

HighLine · 07-06-2015 7:38pm

Alonso apparently said over radio "we are looking like amateurs!" .... Ron ain't gonna like that. It's true though.

Autosport · 07-06-2015 7:39pm

Cookie_Monster wrote: »

Alonso getting a bit pissed off with pootling around now

I don't blame him, mclaren are crap

Thank you Kimi

Ghost Train · 07-06-2015 7:40pm

Mistake from kimi

I'd say Vettel will struggle to get by the Lotus

Formula 1 2015: Round 7 - Canadian GP

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