Formula 1 2017 - Round 10 Britain

Harika

After last weekend it is back 2 back F1. The last two race weekends looked like an easy opportunity for Hamilton to gain points on Vettel, but he lost out twice, so he needs a win this weekend.



TV Times with lights out
Friday Grand Prix first practice live Channel4/Sky Sports F1 09:00
Thursday Grand Prix second practice live Channel4/Sky Sports F1 13:00
Saturday Grand Prix third practice live Channel4/Sky Sports F1 10:00
Saturday Grand Prix qualifying live Channel4/Sky Sports F1 13:00
Sunday Grand Prix live Channel4/Sky Sports F1 13:00

Mike Litoris

Just watching the drivers press conference. Jesus, the press were relentless with Lewis with questions about his absence from London last night. Except Andrew Benson of course who informed him he wouldn't be asking him about it.


The question about Vettels birthday party was hilarious. Kvyat was asked was he washing his hair and Danny Ric chimed in that he saw an invite for the Torpedo, what happened! I don't think Kvyat got the joke.:D The whole thing would have been horrendously uncomfortable without him.

Jordan 199

Fingers crossed for a Lewis victory this weekend.

Joeface

FP1 lap count , Bottas quickest 1m29.106s and both Mclarens in top ten
Pos Driver Team Laps
1 Bottas FIN Mercedes 21
2 Hamilton GBR Mercedes 22
3 Verstappen NED Red Bull 18
4 Ricciardo AUS Red Bull 19
5 RÀikkönen FIN Ferrari 15
6 Vettel GER Ferrari 14
7 Alonso ESP McLaren 13
8 Massa BRA Williams 18
9 Kvyat RUS Toro Rosso 15
10 Vandoorne BEL McLaren 19
11 Sainz ESP Toro Rosso 16
12 Ocon FRA Force India 24
13 Perez MEX Force India 26
14 Grosjean FRA Haas 16
15 Stroll CAN Williams 16
16 Hülkenberg GER Renault 16
17 Giovinazzi ITA Haas 16
18 Palmer GBR Renault 12
19 Wehrlein GER Sauber 17
20 Ericsson SWE Sauber 18

Lap Times

Pos Driver Team Time
1 Bottas FIN Mercedes 1'29.106
2 Hamilton GBR Mercedes 1'29.184
3 Verstappen NED Red Bull 1'29.604
4 Ricciardo AUS Red Bull 1'29.942
5 RÀikkönen FIN Ferrari 1'30.137
6 Vettel GER Ferrari 1'30.517
7 Kvyat RUS Toro Rosso 1'30.895
8 Alonso ESP McLaren 1'30.993
9 Massa BRA Williams 1'30.999
10 Vandoorne BEL McLaren 1'31.041
11 Sainz ESP Toro Rosso 1'31.200
12 Ocon FRA Force India 1'31.210
13 Perez MEX Force India 1'31.297
14 Grosjean FRA Haas 1'31.610
15 Stroll CAN Williams 1'31.684
16 Giovinazzi ITA Haas 1'32.031
17 Hülkenberg GER Renault 1'32.171
18 Palmer GBR Renault 1'32.450
19 Wehrlein GER Sauber 1'33.029
20 Ericsson SWE Sauber 1'33.399

skipper_G

OSI wrote: »

Ferrari a second down despite being on the softer compound. Pretty ominous, especially when they supposedly have a significant engine upgrade this week.

It's only free practice, and the temperatures are cooler today than expected for Saturday & Sunday. I wouldn't read too much into it just yet

From the Met Office website:
Friday will be fine and dry for practice with light winds and afternoon temperatures reaching 19°C.
Qualifying on Saturday will be more cloudy, with a little drizzle possible. Temperatures will rise from 16°C around mid morning to 24°C by mid afternoon.
On Sunday drivers can expect a humid, mostly dry day with some sunshine. Temperatures will rise from 18°C mid morning to 25°C by mid afternoon.

HigginsJ

OSI wrote: »

Ferrari a second down despite being on the softer compound. Pretty ominous, especially when they supposedly have a significant engine upgrade this week.

Wasn't Vettel running a shield or cockpit in FP1? Might account for part of it?

donspeekinglesh

Vettel just did one installation lap with the shield. Then it was taken off for the rest of the session.

AMKC

I would love to see Williams do well here this year. It is there 40th anniversary and there home race.
Did anyone notice the new sponsor that Torra Rossa have on there car? I think personally it ruins the lovely paintwork of the car and would have looked better on the Red Bull or the Renault cars.

Jordan 199

Bottas will get a five place grid penalty due to a gearbox change.

Joeface

Should they change penalties to be on the constructers for engine and part changes. And leave driver penalties to in race offences.

Harika

Alonso getting two new engines and 30 places grid penalty. :rolleyes:

Jordan 199

AMKC

I wonder will we see Aldi next lol maybe on a Sauber or the Red Bull. Have to say never thought Id see a discount store advertising in F1.

Autosport

Harika wrote: »

Alonso getting two new engines and 30 places grid penalty. :rolleyes:

Would ya be even bothered to start the race

Jordan 199

AMKC wrote: »

I wonder will we see Aldi next lol maybe on a Sauber or the Red Bull. Have to say never thought Id see a discount store advertising in F1.

I feel the same. Perhaps Aldi just signed a one race deal with Toro Rosso.

Jeff2

I hope max Verstappen and Alonso can get a finish in this race.
Danny ric on podium is good for me,his smile is just contagious.:)

Burkie1203

AMKC wrote: »

I wonder will we see Aldi next lol maybe on a Sauber or the Red Bull. Have to say never thought Id see a discount store advertising in F1.

Lidl sponsor a cycling team but arent title sponsors.

Charlie-Bravo

Wow, haven't seen Louise Goodman in ages (she's in the pitlane on C4). Last time remember seeing her age was reporting on the BTCC. Good to see her, brings back memories of the ITV days (the fonder ones!).

skipper_G

Ricciardo has a gearbox penalty.
Raining now on track, wonder will the track be wet for qualy

Ghost Train

Mixed conditions could make for interesting qualifying and grid... Hopefully

Nice moment there, the red bull warning Max of yellow flags in a sector, and Max reporting back they were for him going off

skipper_G

That was a squeaky bum moment for Danny Ric

AMKC

Ghost Train wrote: »

Mixed conditions could make for interesting qualifying and grid... Hopefully

Nice moment there, the red bull warning Max of yellow flags in a sector, and Max reporting back they were for him going off

Was quite funny that.

skipper_G wrote: »

That was a squeaky bum moment for Danny Ric

Was close indeed.

Hope it rains during qualifying could make it very exciting.

skipper_G

EJ was adamant that Petronas were leaving Mercedes and now Mercedes are announcing a multi year extension to the sponsorship. They tweeted it and now Toto gets to rub salt in the wounds live on C4.

Without Bernie to feed him EJ's rumours are nothing

skipper_G

Qualy about to go and just started raining

Ghost Train

funny to see people head out on wrong tyre
could get messy

ScrubsfanChris

Burkie1203 wrote: »

Lidl sponsor a cycling team but arent title sponsors.

Quick Step, Dan Martins team.

skipper_G

Red Bull and reliability yet again. Ricciardo out

Cool_CM

Red Flag, Danny Ric looks like he's out

AMKC

Poor Danny Ricciardo.

Ghost Train

pity to lose Ricciardo

no time from saubers yet

skipper_G

Wow that's right on the edge for Alonso. 1 lap on slicks to set a time.

Ghost Train

skipper_G wrote: »

Wow that's right on the edge for Alonso. 1 lap on slicks to set a time.

dont think he will have time

edit: just made it

Cool_CM

skipper_G wrote: »

Wow that's right on the edge for Alonso. 1 lap on slicks to set a time.

Excellent stuff if it works, in fairness he's not exactly got anything to lose! Hope he makes it to the flag, it's going to be tight!

Cool_CM

He just made it! Hopefully he kept the foot down!

Jordan 199

I like that camera view on Alonso's car.

Cool_CM

Alonso tops Q1!

skipper_G

Go on Fonsy! I don't care if you have a 30 place grid penalty. Fernando fastest in Q1:D

Sitting here with my mate and I called the last 5 minutes of that 100%. :pac:

Ghost Train

LoL

excellent

Charlie-Bravo

Alonso is an absolute legend.

Itssoeasy

He's just made it to get the lap and he's only gone and topped the time sheet.

kopite386

Missed Q1 just saw online there that Danny Ric went out ? How did that happen ?

Jordan 199

kopite386 wrote: »

Missed Q1 just saw online there that Danny Ric went out ? How did that happen ?

Turbocharger failure.

skipper_G

Honda, look what you're wasting, get your act together ffs

ScrubsfanChris

Great lap by Alonso. Fantastic cheer from the crowd too

Itssoeasy

skipper_G wrote: »

Honda, look what you're wasting, get your act together ffs

Yeah a driver with the talent and experience of alonso deserves a good car.

AMKC

Some lap by Alonso showing even under extreme pressure he is still the master. Great to see him on with the fastest lap even if he has a 30 place grid penalty.

Jordan 199

Itssoeasy wrote: »

Yeah a driver with the talent and experience of alonso deserves a good car.

Put him in the Mercedes.

ScrubsfanChris

AMKC wrote: »

I wonder will we see Aldi next lol maybe on a Sauber or the Red Bull. Have to say never thought Id see a discount store advertising in F1.

Discount store maybe but it's parent company is the 2nd biggest retailer in the world.

skipper_G

Hulk what a lap

Jordan 199

skipper_G wrote: »

Hulk what a lap

The incredible hulk