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I really don't get why there is such a big discussion on this. Rosberg had a different strategy, and the team wanted Hamilton to let him pass in order to benefit their chances of a win. If Nico hadn't been held up by Hamilton, he would have been in a great position to win the race. However, it was ...

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No, Vettel was not a 'mirage'. But at the same time, he isn't (and never was) as good as his fans & the media played him up to be. I think people ought to realise that you don't have to be an elite talent to win a WDC, or even to become a multiple WDC. Remember Button in 2009? Imagine if he'd had th...

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The reasons for each should be obvious, but I will explain some nontheless... Winners Mercedes & their drivers (Rosberg more so than Hamilton, for earning himself a place amongst the F1 elite) Williams & Bottas Marussia & Bianchi Ricciardo The Fans - We may not realise it, but we are very fortunate ...

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I really don't get why there is such a big discussion on this. Rosberg had a different strategy, and the team wanted Hamilton to let him pass in order to benefit their chances of a win. If Nico hadn't been held up by Hamilton, he would have been in a great position to win the race. However, it was i...

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Quite incredible, this - After seven weekends, Palmer is 9 points short of Leimer's points total from the whole of last season, which consisted of 11 race weekends. Nasr is only five points short of his own points total from last year, when he finished 4th in the championship. GP2 is on a totally di...

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Got to be Alonso. Lewis and Danny Ric were 10/10, Alonso was 11/10

benmc

Im not one for handing out penalties but the only way these GP2 drivers seem to know how to overtake is by crowding the other driver off the circuit. There's nothing wrong with it. Never has been anything wrong with it. It happens in F1 all the time. All the attacking driver is doing in that scenar...

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Im not one for handing out penalties but the only way these GP2 drivers seem to know how to overtake is by crowding the other driver off the circuit. There's nothing wrong with it. Never has been anything wrong with it. It happens in F1 all the time. All the attacking driver is doing in that scenar...

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Im not one for handing out penalties but the only way these GP2 drivers seem to know how to overtake is by crowding the other driver off the circuit. There's nothing wrong with it. Never has been anything wrong with it. It happens in F1 all the time. All the attacking driver is doing in that scenar...

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Black_Flag_11 wrote:Hamilton will still finish on the podium. With some luck he can still take the win.

... This is Hungary though. You can't exactly overtake like you can at Hockenheim. He'll do well to finish 'best of the rest' behind his team-mate, Alonso, the RBRs & Williamses.

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Where Lewis will finish today...
If dry: 6th
If wet: 4th

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I don't understand why Mercedes would intentionally disadvantage Hamilton in order to favor a driver who is 'not that German'.

benmc

How could he not know someone is there? If K-Mag did that when it was only 2 cars on track you could maybe question it, but on the first corner you have cars going in 3 abreast and being slightly ahead does not entitle you to the racing line - cars simply can't duck and dive off it because they hap...

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Hungary prediction
1. Hamilton
2. Rosberg
3. Ricciardo
4. Vettel
5. Bottas
6. Alonso
7. Massa
8. Raikkonen
9. Button
10. Magnussen

benmc

but your not saying why he should based on his position relative to the williams he was in a drag race with them for the first corner he had to give position to bottas but without your 20/20 vision from knowing what happened should he as a racing driver be expected to give up the inside line to a c...

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ok here's what i'll do for you i'm going to post 4 stills on the lead up to the crash these are roughly 1 second apart you tell me when he could or should make a choice to back out of the corner totally to leave room incase a car cuts up his racing line. He should have lifted off before any of thos...

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Why does it matter that somewhere before T1 he was somewhere in the vicinity of Bottas' right side? He made sure to back off and didn't try go to three wide into the corner. THAT would have been a problem. No, the problem might be that he came in a little too hot. Going to Bottas' right meant that ...

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your argument is based on massa not being able to go anywhere ok lets see the onboard from magnussen. No it isn't. the thing is massa is trying to file in behind his team mate the problem is here magnussen is already in that gap. Completely right - the problem is that Magnussen is already in that g...

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Am I the only one who thought K-Mag was to blame here? I'm not saying he was malicious or anything, but his move was ill-judged. People like Brundle say 'the driver on the inside can't just vanish!'. I get that. But what about the driver on the outside? Is he expected to vanish? Run off the road? R...

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Am I the only one who thought K-Mag was to blame here? I'm not saying he was malicious or anything, but his move was ill-judged. People like Brundle say 'the driver on the inside can't just vanish!'. I get that. But what about the driver on the outside? Is he expected to vanish? Run off the road? Ro...

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Bottas has done well the last few races but really should of got more out of his package in the first 6 races. I would of thought Ferrari would be reluctant to take someone who does not look like a big upgrade on Massa . Huh? At this rate I think Bottas is going to end Massa's career Oh I am sure h...

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Germany:
1. Hamilton
2. Rosberg
3. Bottas
4. Ricciardo
5. Alonso
6. Vettel
7. Massa
8. Raikkonen
9. Button
10. Magnussen

Surely Hulkenberg's run of points finishes has to come to an end soon.

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Regarding 2015, I don't see much movement in the market. McLaren hold the key to a limited market, and it's unclear right now as to how, or even if, they will use it. These are the changes I see occurring. McLaren - Magnussen & Grosjean/Vandoorne Lotus - Maldonado & Grosjean/Vergne Toro Rosso - Kvy...

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Regarding 2015, I don't see much movement in the market. McLaren hold the key to a limited market, and it's unclear right now as to how, or even if, they will use it. These are the changes I see occurring. McLaren - Magnussen & Grosjean/Vandoorne Lotus - Maldonado & Grosjean/Vergne Toro Rosso - Kvy...

benmc

Regarding 2015, I don't see much movement in the market. McLaren hold the key to a limited market, and it's unclear right now as to how, or even if, they will use it. These are the changes I see occurring. McLaren - Magnussen & Grosjean/Vandoorne Lotus - Maldonado & Grosjean/Vergne Toro Rosso - Kvya...

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The problem with replacing Fernando is that there is nobody available that is as quick. Hamilton would be stupid to leave Mercedes, Rosberg has just signed a new deal with them too. Button doesn't have it any more, or if he does, he won't for long. Raikkonen is also on his way out, and Vettel is be...

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TL;DR My rankings 1. Ricciardo 2. Hamilton 3. Rosberg 4. Alonso 5. Hulkenberg 6. Bottas 7. Button 8. Grosjean 9. Vettel 10. Kvyat Terrific post. Agree with many of your observations here. I'd have put Alonso in my top 2, but your reasoning makes sense. I wouldn't disagree with any ranking that has ...

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I've been adopting Autosport style (marks out of 10) ratings at every race and this top 10 is based on the season totals I have so far... Interesting and great analysis ben. How would you rate the Sauber drivers? Thanks! I have Sutil at 61, Gutierrez at 51. Gutierrez has been the worst driver outsi...

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I've been adopting Autosport style (marks out of 10) ratings at every race and this top 10 is based on the season totals I have so far. Drivers with the same rating are ranked according to WDC standings... 1. Ricciardo - 78 A huge surprise. But he really is the real deal, in all areas. 2. Hamilton -...

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Very close between Bottas and Alonso for me but Bottas gets it by a whisker. Aggressively carved his way through the field at the beginning and was never under threat once he got into second place. Great drive. Alonso also hauled that Ferrari up past where it belongs in a commanding display, with s...

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There's no way you can make solid, reliable car rankings at the moment. The car/PU combinations each have different strengths and weaknesses, so the order is different at every track. You can perhaps rank the cars based on downforce, mechanical grip, tyre wear, traction etc. and then come up with an...

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Alonso wasn't that impressive. He got himself a silly penalty and failed to pass Button in a much faster car. You pretend as though Button drives with an engine equivalent in straight line speed to Alonso's. :lol: He was in a position to pass in the corners/under braking and he couldn't get it done...

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I have to give it to Bottas. Superb overtaking, especially his move on Button. Button is a close second. That McLaren should be nowhere near the podium. Yet he nearly did it on merit. Twice in three races Button does that and Ron wants to dump him? What a joke. Alonso wasn't that impressive. He got ...

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Looks like the relationship is getting sour. http://www.wheels24.co.za/News/Button-on-market-after-Dennis-spat-20140704 I think he is gone really, i would be surprised if he stays. the question now is where to? I would absolutely love it if he partners Alonso in Ferrari although this would be harsh...

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I predicted this a few weeks ago. Kimi's contract is up and I highly doubt Ferrari will keep him on. I think Ferrari wanted two #1 drivers so that they could fight for a WCC even with a car that was slightly off the pace. But the current Ferrari is way too far off the pace. Kimi has never struck me ...

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Jenson is on his way out. I've been saying that ever since the Honda engine deal was announced. The one year contract pretty much confirmed it for me. To my mind, it's madness. You need a mature, capable, analytical driver to help develop a new car, which is effectively what's going to happen next ...

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Button had the only real poor weekend he's had all year and Ron starts calling him out.

It's a sign of the pressure Jenson is under. Given the pay packet he has, McLaren are looking for any excuse to dump him. But to do so would be ill-advised when there are probably no better alternatives.

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I really enjoy reading these unusual stats; they give another picture of the drivers. I know none is directly, mathematically comparable because each is scored against different team-mates and at differing career stages. Still very informative. Imo Senna would have scored higher in races but for tw...

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Kubica belongs in the Cevert category of 'what if?' drivers. Ultimately all we have to assess him on is one amazing season and a few promising drives here and there. Ultimately though, he showed top driver potential for an entire season, and I don't think you can say that about Coulthard or Montoya...

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Hill partly gets his high rating due to his high achievements. 22 wins and so close to two tittles. However a number of people have brought up Hill so I will look at his ranking again. In regards to Berger/Alesi it is true they were very evenly matched when paired together. Berger having the upper ...

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