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So Sky just stated Bottas & Merc have started negotiations for 2020. They sounded confident he'd be staying with the team next year. Ok, as much I think Merc should and they probably will extend the contract, I still think they don't actually need to make the decision yet, because it's not like Bot...

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The Bottas guy went this season from zero to hero, let's respect that. He fully deserves his Mercedes seat, despite lacking luck in some moments. That Bottas guy is performing almost exactly as he did last season. I think so too. Doing well in the first part of the season, then slowly getting more ...

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The Bottas guy went this season from zero to hero, let's respect that. He fully deserves his Mercedes seat, despite lacking luck in some moments. That Bottas guy is performing almost exactly as he did last season. I think so too. Doing well in the first part of the season, then slowly getting more ...

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Maybe he should try WRC. Driving against the clock seems to be one of his strengths.

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pokerman wrote:I think there are two levels to this, what Mercedes are going to do and what people would like Mercedes to do?

Exactly, aka the realistic level and the utopistic level.

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We’ve seen more than enough of Bottas to know that he will never seriously challenge Hamilton. While that may be true, does Merc really need anyone to be able to seriously challenge Hamilton? Do they need another Rosberg? 2017 and 2018 standings could've looked a lot different if there was Rosberg ...

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. Wrong decision which future stewards are going to curse. . Why though? It doesn't matter what decisions the stewards give because they don't have to follow any precedents. As far as I'm aware, there's not any rule in place that demands the stewarding to be consistent in any way. There's been quit...

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If you say that Verstappen has 2 tenths over Hamilton then where exactly is it made? Evenly over the course of one lap during which neither driver made any driving mistakes? Also, on which track and on which conditions? Or does the margin actually include some driving mistakes? I don't really believ...

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I don't understand the option "Yes, he should get a penalty according to the rules, but I don't agree".
Should get a penalty but don't agree on what?

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I find it kind of funny how an organisation of this caliber that invests hundreds of millions to their F1 operation ultimately manage to constantly fail at the end point that is the management of their drivers on the track. I mean, they do everything leading up to the race with extreme precision on ...

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Altair wrote:So at what point do Mercedes lock up the championship?

Im guessing British and Russian grand prix

In Monza.

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Will we finally see the long honeymoon of Mercedes teammates to end?

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Lojik wrote:Quite a fun representation of the race in 90 seconds

https://gfycat.com/gleamingequalamericancrow

That was awesome.

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I was concerned that after Hamilton and Vettel's generation retired, Verstappen was going to find himself in a talent vacuum similar to Schumacher after Senna died. Leclerc's performance this weekend shows he has at least one peer, for raw speed/natural talent. +1 I was thinking exactly the same af...

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I wonder what the issue was with the two Renaults. With both cars just shutting down almost at the same time, could it be some kind of a software glitch?

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The thing is, Leclerc doesn't even necessarily have to beat Vettel in points this year to become Ferrari's new favorite. All he needs to do is show that he can match Vettel, and throw in a few performances like in Bahrain, and I think that alone will be enough to cement his place as Vettel's inevita...

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Charles is magic.

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Well, it's still early days, but I certainly hope he will! I have to say, being a long-time Kimi fan, I was of course a little bit disappointed to see my favorite driver lose the Ferrari seat to Leclerc, but after yesterday's race, I can see that this was meant to be and I am so glad Charles is ther...

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Desert Storm wrote:What's wrong with the Alfas?

Only 16 laps between the two drivers in FP2.

Apparently both cars suffered the same mechanical issue, although reportedly from different reason.

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Another thing is, what are the implications if Ricciardo gets beaten by Hulkenberg in Renault? Being the higher paid star driver of the team, Ricciardo actually has some pressure to perform well, because if Hulk is able to match him or better, then what will justify his star status in the team in th...

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Bottas' form both in qualy and in race. If it turns out Merc will continue to dominate, then I suppose it'd be a very boring season if Bottas again couldn't challenge Hamilton, so for the show it's positive if he can continue to perform like this.

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Jorda was apparently on the original list but was a no show. This from her: ""It has been a pleasure for me to help promote a championship for women as W Series during the past months but unfortunately we couldn't find an agreement that could fulfill my sponsors' needs" I suspect this is her way of...

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Valtteri Bottas crushes the opposition is not something I expected to type today! What a drive I think Hamilton's race got somewhat killed with the early pit stop, look what happened to Vettel he needed team orders perhaps to keep Leclerc behind. Even before in the first stint Bottas was just faste...

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Ocon's careful clapping after Bottas' win.

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Lojik wrote:Kubica confirmed for Williams race seat according to Autosport

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/14022 ... -race-deal

Yes!

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Does anybody know if all teams will be able to start the race with free choice of tyres? Since the sessions was officially deemed mixed conditions with the FIA announcing an offiical change in track conditions. This usually means you do not have to use the Q2 tyres to start the race? Maybe I am wro...

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I have to agree. As much as I like the track, at the end of the day, F1 has to be organised at venues where the locals are able to act at a civilized manner.

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I don't know how it makes a difference if you set the fastest time in free practice. It's more like a representation of pace that was there already prior to, and not because of free practice.

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Anybody in the UK who would care to order a can and see if they actually ship?

I suppose it should say in the can where it is made.

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I'll admit, I thought Rich Energy were a bunch of fraudsters without any real cash. If they can afford title sponsorship for a pretty decent midfield car they must be more serious than I expected. Good news for Haas, anyway! I still don't understand that product or where it is sold. Has anybody tas...

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It is really unbelievable. Vettel had two chances to win this race by the virtue of his car - but both times he single-handedly destroyed it by stupid mistakes. First, he should have won it having the fastest car even after qualifying 'only' second (but ahead of eventual winner Räikkönen). But he a...

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The boss of (Not So Rich) Energy was apparently seen talking to Claire Williams in Austin (there's a picture of them on one of the Autosport forums) presumably to do with a sponsorship deal. The Rich Energy deal relates to Williams then being able to sign Ocon. As much as I rate Ocon, I'd rather se...

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Apparently both Mercs have a problem with a water pump. At least in the Finnish broadcast they were showing that Valtteri's car was already fixed but they're still working on Lewis' car and it's unsure if the car will be ready on the grid. I haven't yet heard any tweets or anything about it though.

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According to this Honda were 15bhp down but now are 20bhp up on Renault. https://www.planetf1.com/news/honda-to-surpass-renault-power-in-russia/ If that is true then it looks really bad for Mclaren and calls to question Alonso's "Now we can fight" comments at Melbourne, as they seem to have in fact...

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According to this Honda were 15bhp down but now are 20bhp up on Renault. https://www.planetf1.com/news/honda-to-surpass-renault-power-in-russia/ If that is true then it looks really bad for Mclaren and calls to question Alonso's "Now we can fight" comments at Melbourne, as they seem to have in fact...

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According to this Honda were 15bhp down but now are 20bhp up on Renault. https://www.planetf1.com/news/honda-to-surpass-renault-power-in-russia/ If that is true then it looks really bad for Mclaren and calls to question Alonso's "Now we can fight" comments at Melbourne, as they seem to have in fact...

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What I think is interesting in this match-up is that Vettel has a lot more to lose. If he loses to Leclerc he might lose the seat as he is considered the lead driver at Ferrari who has yet to deliver a championship. Leclerc on the other hand is still a rookie as of now and is probably not even expec...

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As a finn, I support Bottas, but I understand Merc's decision. I really don't get it how team orders are suddenly even a thing, as we've seen them since forever. Or is this a new generation talking who don't remember Vettel-Webber, Alonso-Massa or Schumi-Barrichello years? Seriously it's nothing new.

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I'll say it. Ferrari have now officially thrown away both championships.

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If Vettel had a car advantage maybe, but since it's the other way around and Merc has proved that Bottas will be used I find it a zero chance for a Ferrari/Vettel chance, this is signed and sealed Let's not forget, Lewis is where he is not because of a now arguably better car, but because of Seb's ...

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