Formula 1 2013: Round 7 - Canadian Grand Prix

cherryghost · 09-06-2013 1:49pm

smellslikeshoes wrote: »

It hasn't been too noticeable because the Williams has been muck but Bottas has been keeping himself out of trouble much better than one would expect for a guy in his first season.

I personally think Bottas is the next in the line of great Finnish drivers. Outqualified Maldonado 5:2 so far this season and we all know Maldonado can be quick. Bottas has also finished all 6 gp compared to Maldonado's 3/6 so he seemingly doesn't have Maldonado's ability to always be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

It was only a joke, I'm aware that Bottas has drove quite well this season. The evening's race however is a different kettle of fish. True colours could be shown. A man sitting in third sandwiched between some of the best racers in the world. Will he keep his nerve? I certainly hope he will.

The weather today will be entirely different to quali though so I think there will be a lot of chopping and changing throughout the race. Bottas will be lucky to get a top 10 imo unless some elements go in his favour (safety car, pit stop strategy, rain shower etc). Alonso will probably grab a podium if he stays out of trouble. The Force India's will definitely be worth looking at too.

09-06-2013 2:33pm

eviltimeban wrote: »

Anyone catch Ross Brawn's phone number?

Can't make it out in Standard Definition anyway. :pac:

Jordan 199 · 09-06-2013 2:38pm

cherryghost wrote: »

It was only a joke, I'm aware that Bottas has drove quite well this season. The evening's race however is a different kettle of fish. True colours could be shown. A man sitting in third sandwiched between some of the best racers in the world. Will he keep his nerve? I certainly hope he will.

The weather today will be entirely different to quali though so I think there will be a lot of chopping and changing throughout the race. Bottas will be lucky to get a top 10 imo unless some elements go in his favour (safety car, pit stop strategy, rain shower etc). Alonso will probably grab a podium if he stays out of trouble. The Force India's will definitely be worth looking at too.

I think Bottas won't get cause any problems. He wouldn't do anything anything risky. He has a chance that he will come away with points today and perhaps they might be the only points he might score this year as the Williams is a dog of a car.

And on another note: weather for Montreal today.

mickdw · 09-06-2013 2:46pm

eviltimeban wrote: »

Anyone catch Ross Brawn's phone number? During the segment on the Sky broadcast when Brundle was driving Hamilton in, Hamilton's phone rings and it cuts to a close up of the phone - with "Ross Brawn" and his phone number clear for all to see. Wonder will he get any prank calls as a result? :-)

That has to be a piss take im thinking. Ive got the number clear as can be.
No way they would have left that there in a heavily edited piece. Also after watching it again, the way the close up of the phone is taken doesnt make alot if sense. The camera shot is there square on to the phone close up before the phone screen actually changes to show the incoming call. Looks like a little bit of fun.

Charlie-Bravo · 09-06-2013 4:49pm

The Hulk has been bumped to 9th on the grid, expecting him to score some points today. Bottas does seem to be a mature racer for a 23 year old. Be nice to see him get a decent result for his hard work yesterday (and today of course, all things going well).

So here's hoping for a safety car to ruin Vettel's advantage at some stage in the race. Any sign of rain today?

Top Dog · 09-06-2013 4:54pm

cherryghost wrote: »

The Force India's will definitely be worth looking at too.

Well - one of them anyway :pac:

Jordan 199 · 09-06-2013 5:04pm

Top Dog wrote: »

Well - one of them anyway :pac:

Well Di Resta started 17th in Monaco and finished 9th there so he could come away with something today.

It will be interesting to see if Perez ruffles any feathers today.

smellslikeshoes · 09-06-2013 5:13pm

DRS is always strong here too, if the car is there he could get well into the points.

Top Dog · 09-06-2013 5:16pm

Jordan 191 wrote: »

Well Di Resta started 17th in Monaco and finished 9th there so he could come away with something today.

True enough. I guess I just don't rate him that highly. He seems a nice enough bloke in interviews, but he's just not that great on track (in my own opinion).

mickdw · 09-06-2013 5:19pm

Top Dog wrote: »

True enough. I guess I just don't rate him that highly. He seems a nice enough bloke in interviews, but he's just not that great on track (in my own opinion).

He has to be the most boring man in f1. I cannot listen to his interviews

cherryghost · 09-06-2013 5:43pm

Bunch of showers about 50 miles north of Montreal

bnt · 09-06-2013 6:27pm

Accuweather's forecast predicts only a 7% chance of rain, after the race start at 2PM local time.

I'm making a point of watching this race every year - it's been among the most exciting races in past years. Bottas, the newbie, could be a bit of a wild card at the first few corners ...