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Seb and Kimi are actually lucky that Verstappen was there. If he wasn't, I reckon the Ferrari's would have taken each other out anyway looking at the footage - and that one would have been even harder to explain to the bosses. That's a strange kind of "lucky"! :D Do you really believe that the most...

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Seb and Kimi are actually lucky that Verstappen was there.

If he wasn't, I reckon the Ferrari's would have taken each other out anyway looking at the footage - and that one would have been even harder to explain to the bosses.

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Hamilton has come out the blocks since the summer break looking refreshed and full of confidence. Singapore was going to be damage limitation, but instead that wave of victory has continued. Yes, a Lewis DNF does bring Seb right back into it, but it's going to take a monumental effort from Ferrari t...

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I think Honda will still put as much as possible into the rest of the season - it's pointless not to get the mileage and information.

Plus, who would want to copy anything from their current engine anyway..

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The risk factor was huge (as proven by the outcome) - on a damp track, where a wet race has never taken place so no references. Seb got a bad launch so instantly he should have taken more care than to try the chop off. I'm calling it a racing incident as it was a first corner shunt, but I do feel th...

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Dreadful idea.

Unless of course they could make it that weird green colour that doesn't show up on tv? Then it's like it's not even there

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Can we still get Monday highlights on ITV4 or similar?

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Overall, Merc have had the "faster" car all season, but the FIA's plan worked nicely by banning (the suspension I think it was?) they were running right at the start of the season, giving a better title battle. I think Merc have now got their head around that, and will only get stronger through the ...

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I think the fact that Seb only wants a one year deal with Ferrari speaks volumes - I feel that's more than a simple bargaining chip.

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I'm saying in that respect you can make the same case for any 30+ driver , It's strange how Hamilton is the only driver in this age range that people think might retire soon especially when he's not even given a hint that he is considering it. Then in that case I guess all the talk I hear about how...

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I reckon that Lewis knew in his heart of hearts that he was never going to get past Kimi without an error from him. Personally, I think that he wanted to show the team, and his team mate how much faster he was - pure and simple (and he was a lot faster). He did the right thing and gave the place bac...

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I'd like to see the final couple of corners re-profiled, to allow for different lines out of the final corner.

Over the years there have been some good races, but this to me is one of my least favorites.

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moby wrote:A clamour for position of reserve driver at Renault next year then?

I'd like to hope from Renault's side, that it's about more than just attracting column inches.

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I'd love to see them come back - F1 needs a reasonably competitive engine supplier.

Regs need sorting out a bit though ..!

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If i were them, I'd go for someone who isn't perceived as a threat ( to Vettel ) but could be. I'm talking Hulkenberg, Perez or even Sainz would be a good option. My guess is that it will be one of those three as well. They seem to fit the bill of naturally falling into a number 2 driver role by be...

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Unfortunately, it seems that Kimi is perfect for Ferrari's needs, as the pairing suits Vettel to the ground- and I can't say I blame him (not that I'm a fan of Seb) They would take the WDC over the WCC any day... They would also take both over one any day. Ferrari needs a driver who doesn't challen...

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Unfortunately, it seems that Kimi is perfect for Ferrari's needs, as the pairing suits Vettel to the ground- and I can't say I blame him (not that I'm a fan of Seb)

They would take the WDC over the WCC any day...

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Opted for Hamilton, Bottas and Hulkenberg. Might have swapped Bottas for Ricciardo if he hadn't made the error that cost him.. Great drive by Ricciardo other than the one slip.

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Fanboost annoys me - way too fake.

I'm still unsure on FE - I've got it on series link on my sky box, but rarely actually watch them.

The street circuit nature puts me off a lot, it really restricts a lot of the overtaking ability.

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I really don't discount the possibility of Alonso going back to Ferrari. Don't get me wrong: I still think it is much more likely they either retain Kimi or sign someone like Perez. But if Alonso can return to McLaren after all that happened there, I think it would be foolish to believe his less ac...

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I can't deny he had some luck in the race, but he kept out of trouble, kept his head and had a well deserved podium.

Could he go the same way as Magnussen- who knows, but he's done his confidence the world of good, so good on him.

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I could be wrong, but isn't a 10 second stop-go the most severe penalty that can be given out behind only disqualification? To be fair I think the only reason some people think the penalty wasn't harsh enough is due to the fact that Vettel finished ahead of Hamilton in the end, if Hamilton hadn't h...

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So according to Ted Kravitz Verstappen may be an outside bet for Ferrari next year: "What is going to happen to Verstappen? We hear that not only is he not happy but by extension Jos is not happy," Ted said on a Sky F1 Facebook Live. "They are having heated discussions with Helmut Marko about what ...

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Canada is always one of my favorites.

Merc have to do well here I feel... Going to be an interesting one either way I think.

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I've never been much of a Pastor fan, but I'd take him over Palmer any day if I was Team Principal. (ignoring monetary situations)

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I think Vettel would have won this even if they pitted him first - which is a shame as I really wanted Kimi to get a win, and Monaco would have been a great place to do it. Think of the uproar if they had pitted Seb first (being the second driver on track) - forum meltdown would have ensued I reckon...

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I'm still unsure on Stroll.. I'm trying to not label him as "pay driver", but I'm yet to see a spark from him that might lead to improvements. His radio comms during Monaco didn't help his cause. He seems like a pleasant guy, and he deserves a chance, but might he just be a Palmer with a bigger wall...

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I think the current points allocation works well as it is.

Look back at when there were more cars on the grid, but only the top 6 scored.

Reliability being what it is now does play a huge part, but it does lead to some good scraps for P9 or P10 these days.

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I kind of agree with this line up, all though some food for thought.... Mercedes: Hamilton/Alonso Where does Bottas go? or Alonso goes Indycar full-time? with McLaren-Honda Ferrari: Vettel/Perez or Riciardo or even Vestrappen Red Bull: Ricciardo/Verstappen Force India: Ocon/Wehrlein or Alfonso Celi...

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I'm sure that Martin Brundle said (a couple of years back I think) that at that point, Vettel had never won a race in either June or July (can't remember which of the two it was).

That has since changed, but at the time it was a stat that surprised me.

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The manufacturers want to have all the power (excuse the pun) to ensure they can't get beaten by a customer team. I can't say I blame them, but it is a shame... Unfortunately, the manufacturers have the attitude that they 'put all the money in' to the sport, so they are 'entitled' to win it. This m...

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As Ferrari seem to be on the up, I think I'd be tempted to stay where I am if I was Seb !

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My initial reaction was 'here we go again', but when I thought about it, he does have a point . Independent teams haven't got a hope in hell against the manufacturers. In a few years we'll see just Mercedes, Ferrari and Renault filling the top 6 places, and 'customer' teams trailing some way behind...

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Wow, such a shame

Hopefully he can recover enough to lead a fulfilling life.

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My initial reaction was 'here we go again', but when I thought about it, he does have a point . Independent teams haven't got a hope in hell against the manufacturers. In a few years we'll see just Mercedes, Ferrari and Renault filling the top 6 places, and 'customer' teams trailing some way behind...

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I still feel it's too early to back Hamilton as number 1. Another couple of races at least. The Ferrari situation is much easier, as they don't really have to do anything - the situation is working out how they want quite nicely.. Indeed, any small chance Kimi had of winning the title or just being...

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I still feel it's too early to back Hamilton as number 1. Another couple of races at least.

The Ferrari situation is much easier, as they don't really have to do anything - the situation is working out how they want quite nicely..

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He did OK in GP2, and deserved 1 year in F1.

I was surprised he got a second year - maybe there were no better options available?

If it was down to me he'd be long gone - he seems out of his depth in F1.

Personally, I'd like to see Alonso go back there.

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I did notice a couple of the slips..

But to be fair, he's taking in so much information (not just on screen), processing that and then deciding which information to give out.

I've always been a fan of Brundle - he's relatively impartial, tells it how it is, and I enjoy his sense of humor.

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Good on him - I guess they owe him some slack after the package he's been given to haul around this year..

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