F1 2019 - Round 16 Russia

Charlie-Bravo · 27-09-2019 4:02pm #1

Verstappen seems to be able to get amoung the Ferraris. Mercs appear a little off the pace, but hey, it's practice and they usually storming around Sochi!

So will the tyres hit the cliff in the race causing an upset? Let's see how this weekend pans out but I don't expect it to be that exciting.

So key times for this weekend:

Qualy on Saturday at 1pm, with the RACE at 12.10pm on Sunday.

Other racing includes F2 where Renualt drivers are paying tribute to Anthoine Hubert with his pink helmet design. Feature race at 2.45pm Saturday, with Sprint Race at 9.20am on Sunday.

Harika · 27-09-2019 9:40pm

Rain and showers are forecasted.

seamusk84 · 27-09-2019 11:12pm

Harika wrote: »

Rain and showers are forecasted.

For quali yes, it looks like it will be wet. But they are saying a dry race!

Ferrari looked racy today in the practice sessions. Going to be another tight one at the front on Sunday I think!

Although we really need Hamilton to DNF to get some life back into the Championship.

skipper_G · 28-09-2019 12:35pm

Looks like Kvyat will take no part in qualy, engine change after an issue this morning. Will start from the back of the grid

Charlie-Bravo · 28-09-2019 1:07pm

So just 4 other cars then to be eliminated in Q1. Two be Williams. So who else?!

Cool_CM · 28-09-2019 1:12pm

Albon in the barriers and Seb still doesn't have a lap in. Red Flag.

Jordan 199 · 28-09-2019 1:18pm

Juan Pablo

skipper_G · 28-09-2019 1:28pm

Ouch Kimi had a horrible lap. Russell more than a second clear of Kubica but still half a second down on the Alfa

Itssoeasy · 28-09-2019 1:30pm

Turn 13 is unlucky for some.

skipper_G · 28-09-2019 1:42pm

Midfield fight as close as ever, 3 tenths from 6th down to 14th

Itssoeasy · 28-09-2019 1:49pm

I'm genuinely happy that McLaren are doing better as a team compared to a few years ago. They are a good bet to get into Q3 every race bar an issue.

BikeRacer · 28-09-2019 1:53pm

Super lap from Grosjean in Q2.

skipper_G · 28-09-2019 2:01pm

Is that stat accurate I wonder, if Leclerc gets pole he'll be the first ferrari driver since Schumacher to get 4 poles in a row

Itssoeasy · 28-09-2019 2:03pm

oh Jesus taxi for Ted kravitz.

Itssoeasy · 28-09-2019 2:08pm

Cracker of a final sector from Lewis to go P-2.

skipper_G · 28-09-2019 2:08pm

Wow! 4 tenths.... What a lap

Jordan 199 · 28-09-2019 2:44pm

Lewis put in an excellent lap too. Hopefully we will see a great battle between himself and Leclerc tomorrow.

Inquitus · 28-09-2019 3:05pm

List of most consecutive F1 Pole Positions

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Formula_One_driver_records#Most_consecutive_pole_positions

Joeface · 28-09-2019 3:59pm

Looks like a good mix at the start again tomorrow , I am hoping the drivers are still having problems with the turns (8 & 13)during the race , no crashes needed just some mistakes . Midfield battle should be good .

Cork Trucker · 28-09-2019 6:08pm

I don't know which run of pole positions is more impressive, the current one from LeClerc or Montoya in 2002 who was also in his second season of F1 but a bit older.

Harika · 28-09-2019 9:00pm

Might be handy as the GP2 race, was decided between alternative race strategies.

Charlie-Bravo · 29-09-2019 9:33am

F2 race is red flagged for an incident between Mazepin and Matshush!ta. No replays just yet, medical and extraction team at one of the cars.

Cool_CM · 29-09-2019 9:49am

astrofluff wrote: »

F2 race is red flagged for an incident between Mazepin and Matshush!ta. No replays just yet, medical and extraction team at one of the cars.

Matsush1ta went into the wall at an awkward angle - hope he's ok.

HighLine · 29-09-2019 9:54am

Didn't look too bad to me... hopefully the techpro barriers will absorb most of the impact.

Edit* They have said both drivers ok so I'll post a link

https://twitter.com/TifosiTurkiye/status/1178228078432129024

antodeco · 29-09-2019 11:25am

Argh, annoying. I normally purchase a day pass with NowTV to watch the races, and NowTV seems to be dead. Guess Ill be missing this race :mad:

Charlie-Bravo · 29-09-2019 11:48am

Strategy for tyres is assumed like this
Ferrari to run softs to lap 15 or so, then the hards to the end.
Merc to run mediums to lap 30 or so, then the softs to the end.

I'd expect a safety car to mix the plans a bit. 15 sec loss in pits when SC is out. 25 sec loss normally.

Dont be at yourself · 29-09-2019 11:53am

Important that Vettel gets passed Hamilton give the differing strategies. Starting on the softs, with a power advantage and a tow from Leclerc into turn 2 should help.

Looking forward to Max and Riccardo scrapping through the field.

Cool_CM · 29-09-2019 11:56am

Fupin' love the Russian nation anthem

skipper_G · 29-09-2019 12:14pm

What a start from Vettel! And Sainz as well!

Cool_CM · 29-09-2019 12:14pm

Great start by Seb!

Safety Car, Danny Ric and Grosjean by the looks of things

PsychoPete · 29-09-2019 12:15pm

Nice from Sainz putting it to Hamilton

F1 2019 - Round 16 Russia

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