F1 2020 :Round 10 Russian GP Sochi (See MOD note on post4)

Gaoth Laidir · 26-09-2020 2:27pm

Hamilton has been called to the stewards.

Harika · 26-09-2020 2:29pm

murphyebass wrote: »

Bottas is shockingly slow. Always has been.

But Mercedes don’t want their golden boy challenged so he’ll keep his seat.

They learned from the Rosberg feud, entertainment for us, nightmare for the company with the risk of losing everything . Bottas still second in wdc? All well done so

El_Duderino 09 · 26-09-2020 2:46pm

Hamilton complaining about starting on pole tomorrow.

"It was one of the worst qualifying sessions - it was horrible!

"Heart in your mouth the whole way. I got the time taken away, which is the first time I've gone wide there the whole weekend. I wanted to stay out and do another lap just to get a banker but they said 'come in, get new tyres' and then the red flag came out. It was a real risk once we got out on that next tyre at the end.

"Ultimately I'm starting on the soft tyre which is not good. It's nice being on pole, but here it's probably the worst place to be on pole with the draggier cars this year. So undoubtedly I'm most likely going to get dragged past tomorrow. Both the cars I'm racing against are both on the medium tomorrow so it's definitely going to make it hard to win the race.

"Nonetheless I'm going to stay positive, try and figure out how I'm going to navigate my way through, get a good start or whatever it may be, and we'll see."

He's starting on pile and on soft tyres but somehow seems to think he's at a disadvantage getting to the first corner against the guys starting on mediums. He's having to write his own story arch to make the race seem exciting so tomorrow he can say that "against all the odds, in the fastest car, starting from the front against guys starting on slower tyres he somehow managed to muscle the car into first after the first corner. What a hero"

And, to be fair, if he is first after the first corner then he'll just scarper away and win the race no bother. Even if he is overtaken into the first corner, he'll be on the soft tyre so he'll only take a few laps to get past. Can't really blame him for wanting to seem like the big hero, but it's pretty transparent.

Burkie1203 · 26-09-2020 3:15pm

If true is a slam dunk penalty surely? Kimi was it got pinged for similar to this recently?

"Lewis Hamilton qualified in pole position for this Sunday's race at the Sochi Racetrack. But the Briton could be penalized. The Mercedes driver, who is looking to match Michael Schumacher's 91 Formula 1 record during the Russian Grand Prix, did not return to the track correctly after escaping on turn 2"

skipper_G · 26-09-2020 4:07pm

Burkie1203 wrote: »

If true is a slam dunk penalty surely? Kimi was it got pinged for similar to this recently?

"Lewis Hamilton qualified in pole position for this Sunday's race at the Sochi Racetrack. But the Briton could be penalized. The Mercedes driver, who is looking to match Michael Schumacher's 91 Formula 1 record during the Russian Grand Prix, did not return to the track correctly after escaping on turn 2"

No further action https://www.racefans.net/2020/09/26/no-penalty-for-hamilton-grosjean-magnussen-or-latifi/

Burkie1203 · 26-09-2020 4:15pm

skipper_G wrote: »

No further action https://www.racefans.net/2020/09/26/no-penalty-for-hamilton-grosjean-magnussen-or-latifi/

Lol shambles.

ctrl-alt-delete · 26-09-2020 4:21pm

skipper_G wrote: »

Ahahahaha Bottas beaten by Verstappen. How?! That guy does not deserve that seat. Max delivered, Hamilton delivered. Bottas did not

He got some air off a kerb on a corner, didn't he?

He delivers what Mercedes and Hamilton require, unfortunately. Talks the talk but invariably tows the line.

Frank Bullitt · 26-09-2020 9:22pm

El_Duderino 09 wrote: »

Hamilton complaining about starting on pole tomorrow.

He's starting on pile and on soft tyres but somehow seems to think he's at a disadvantage getting to the first corner against the guys starting on mediums. He's having to write his own story arch to make the race seem exciting so tomorrow he can say that "against all the odds, in the fastest car, starting from the front against guys starting on slower tyres he somehow managed to muscle the car into first after the first corner. What a hero"

And, to be fair, if he is first after the first corner then he'll just scarper away and win the race no bother. Even if he is overtaken into the first corner, he'll be on the soft tyre so he'll only take a few laps to get past. Can't really blame him for wanting to seem like the big hero, but it's pretty transparent.

Even when he wins, it will be one of the toughest races of his life because he had to manage the tires...that is what F1 is now at the front, you are fight rubber, not cars.

Frank Bullitt · 26-09-2020 9:23pm

https://twitter.com/FIA_F2/status/1309920421358252032

The best thing about F1 this season is F2, and seeing Mick Schumacher get better and better. Serious contender for the title now.

flazio · 26-09-2020 9:24pm

If you get a chance, watch Channel 4 highlights. They're based in Red Bull HQ this weekend and are making the most of it. Best highlights programme from them in a long time.

AMKC · 26-09-2020 9:49pm

flazio wrote: »

If you get a chance, watch Channel 4 highlights. They're based in Red Bull HQ this weekend and are making the most of it. Best highlights programme from them in a long time.

Agreed. Loved the bit with Mark and David on the bikes at the end on the slippy floor lol.

As for qualifying. You nearly got it right seb just two minutes to early. Had he crashed two minutes later it might have been Verstappen on pole and Sergio in 3rd with Hamilton down in 15th. That would have made for a good race. As it is it could be very boring again at the front unless Verstappen can get a better start or even take Hamilton out. Can you imagine Oh my Max just crashed into the side of Hamilton and they are both out. Then the race could be interesting and maybe Danny could get on the podium.

Top Dog · 26-09-2020 11:04pm

AMKC wrote: »

Can you imagine Oh my Max just crashed into the side of Hamilton and they are both out. Then the race could be interesting and maybe Danny could get on the podium.

No no no. Bottas is directly behind him at the start so let Lewis bog, and Valterri launch straight into the back of him. Both Mercs out straight away, and the possibility of a more entertaining race :pac:

skipper_G · 27-09-2020 10:54am

Gearbox changes and 5 place grid penalties for Albon and Latifi

Charlie-Bravo · 27-09-2020 11:03am

Latifi will be so far back, his grid position won't be on the start/finish straight :pac:

PsychoPete · 27-09-2020 11:46am

Hamilton on for a penalty? Hope so, might make the race some bit interesting

skipper_G · 27-09-2020 11:46am

Hamilton under investigation for a practice start infringement

El_Duderino 09 · 27-09-2020 11:48am

Kimi setting a record for race starts today, Cheqred flag podcast wondering if Hamilton will set a record for most complaining about tyres.

The way he tries to frame the coverage of himself always reminds me of David Brent in the first episode of The Office.

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1ubh46

One of these days he'll be asked an interview question and respond "Hamilton mused, and then replied..."

Busi_Girl08 · 27-09-2020 11:57am

"Even though I'm usually starting on pole I'm actually on the backfoot"

Oh feck off Lewis.

Gaoth Laidir · 27-09-2020 12:00pm

skipper_G wrote: »

Hamilton under investigation for a practice start infringement

That looked dangerous alright.

ctrl-alt-delete · 27-09-2020 12:00pm

skipper_G wrote: »

Hamilton under investigation for a practice start infringement

Bless him, he gets such a tough time.

Gaoth Laidir · 27-09-2020 12:01pm

Busi_Girl08 wrote: »

"Even though I'm usually starting on pole I'm actually on the backfoot"

Oh feck off Lewis.

"It will take some special driving to make it work. Can I produce that? Where there's a will there's a way".

Fux sake.

Busi_Girl08 · 27-09-2020 12:01pm

skipper_G wrote: »

Hamilton under investigation for a practice start infringement

Sounds like a decision wont be made until after the race

skipper_G · 27-09-2020 12:04pm

Busi_Girl08 wrote: »

"Even though I'm usually starting on pole I'm actually on the backfoot"

Oh feck off Lewis.

Lewis "overcome the odds" Hamilton at work

PsychoPete · 27-09-2020 12:05pm

Busi_Girl08 wrote: »

"Even though I'm usually starting on pole I'm actually on the backfoot"

Oh feck off Lewis.

It's not like he's won 4 out of the 6 races here

Gaoth Laidir · 27-09-2020 12:07pm

Crofty explaing the track:

"It has 18 corners, 6 to the left and 8 to the right".

PsychoPete · 27-09-2020 12:09pm

Gaoth Laidir wrote: »

Crofty explaing the track:

"It has 18 corners, 6 to the left and 8 to the right".

He forgot to mention the 4 corners that are straight

Cool_CM · 27-09-2020 12:09pm

Busi_Girl08 wrote: »

"Even though I'm usually starting on pole I'm actually on the backfoot"

Oh feck off Lewis.

To be fair, he's racing in Russia. Even though he's not supposed to be at the circuit this weekend, there is still the chance that Putin could win :pac:

SureYWouldntYa · 27-09-2020 12:09pm

Gaoth Laidir wrote: »

Crofty explaing the track:

"It has 18 corners, 6 to the left and 8 to the right".

Are the other 4 up and down?

skipper_G · 27-09-2020 12:10pm

SureYWouldntYa wrote: »

Are the other 4 up and down?

Crofty: "Yes"

seamusk84 · 27-09-2020 12:11pm

Hmmm I get the feeling this might be a boring race....

Burkie1203 · 27-09-2020 12:11pm

either he did or didnt do a practice start outside the designated zone, so why wait until after the race?

Busi_Girl08 · 27-09-2020 12:12pm

Burkie1203 wrote: »

either he did or didnt do a practice start outside the designated zone, so why wait until after the race?

Looks like the debate is whether it's a finger wag for the constructors for regulations or a hard penalty to the driver for stopping in an unsafe place

PsychoPete · 27-09-2020 12:12pm

Burkie1203 wrote: »

either he did or didnt do a practice start outside the designated zone, so why wait until after the race?

Probably just get a 5 second penalty

ctrl-alt-delete · 27-09-2020 12:14pm

Sainz wrecks it

Stroll wrecks it

Cool_CM · 27-09-2020 12:15pm

There was a bit of inevitability about that first lap SC

Busi_Girl08 · 27-09-2020 12:15pm

What is going on with these opening laps lately?!

skipper_G · 27-09-2020 12:16pm

The Racing Point upgrades working extremely well, in the barriers for the second race in a row

PsychoPete · 27-09-2020 12:17pm

Bottas overtaking Hamilton?

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TheDoctor · 27-09-2020 12:17pm

PsychoPete wrote: »

Bottas overtaking Hamilton?

He kindly then got out of his way 2 seconds later

ctrl-alt-delete · 27-09-2020 12:18pm

Looks like schoolboy stuff from Sainz there.

TheDoctor · 27-09-2020 12:19pm

Very clumsy for Sainz

skipper_G · 27-09-2020 12:19pm

That's an absolute howler from Sainz

ScrubsfanChris · 27-09-2020 12:20pm

No traction control, no launch control and a hand clutch....

0 - 200kph in 4.6 seconds :pac:

Faugheen · 27-09-2020 12:20pm

ctrl-alt-delete wrote: »

Looks like schoolboy stuff from Sainz there.

In fairness, looking at that replay he would have to grind the car to almost a halt to get by there. They bollards are far too close to the wall

seamusk84 · 27-09-2020 12:21pm

Very strange mental fart from Sainz

murphyebass · 27-09-2020 12:21pm

Faugheen wrote: »

In fairness, looking at that replay he would have to grind the car to almost a halt to get by there. They bollards are far too close to the wall

Max didn’t obliterate his car going the same route.

ctrl-alt-delete · 27-09-2020 12:22pm

Faugheen wrote: »

In fairness, looking at that replay he would have to grind the car to almost a halt to get by there. They bollards are far too close to the wall

I think that is the whole point of it though. I don't think he was going through there for the first time.

Verstappen decided to go through it at the start there too.

kksaints · 27-09-2020 12:23pm

Really poor from Sainz. He misjudged that horribly.

Cool_CM · 27-09-2020 12:23pm

Fastest Lap: Grosjean

skipper_G · 27-09-2020 12:24pm

Big winners right now are Haas, both cars running in the points. At least until the safety car comes in

F1 2020 :Round 10 Russian GP Sochi (See MOD note on post4)

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