My heart sank when I heard Vettel declare his game plan was to "nurse the tyres".mikeyg123 wrote:So basically the Ultras will be nursed to lap 18-20 then.UnlikeUday wrote:Pit strategies as per Pirelli:
fastest strategy is a two-stopper:
One stint on ultrasoft for 9 laps then two 31-lap stints on supersoft Or
One stint on hypersoft for 5 laps then two 33-lap stints on supersoft.
The second-quickest strategy is a one-stopper:
One stint on ultrasoft for 15-18 laps, then supersoft to the flag.
2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread
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Martin Brundle is awarded the obligatory comparison between Hamilton and Fangio. Not bad and certainly could have been much, much worse.
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Never been more confident of a first lap crash between the front runners 

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But which ones is the question? In theory Hamilton should hang back and take 4th if they start jostling for position, it's all he needs, but Vettel needs to win no matter what, Verstappen has probably thought about nothing other than turn 1 since the end of Q3 and Ricciardo is hardly going to play the team game and avoid contact when he's off next year and eager to prove a point against Max.JN23 wrote:Never been more confident of a first lap crash between the front runners
The recipe could only be better if Hamilton/Vettel were close in the championship still, other than that it's set up perfectly.
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Looks overcast to me.UnlikeUday wrote:As of now the weather's sunny!

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Good summary. Hamilton will probably want be cautious but can't be too cautious as he will then risk being hit from behind. I guess the smart betting would be Vettel and Verstappen but could be any combination.Black_Flag_11 wrote:But which ones is the question? In theory Hamilton should hang back and take 4th if they start jostling for position, it's all he needs, but Vettel needs to win no matter what, Verstappen has probably thought about nothing other than turn 1 since the end of Q3 and Ricciardo is hardly going to play the team game and avoid contact when he's off next year and eager to prove a point against Max.JN23 wrote:Never been more confident of a first lap crash between the front runners
The recipe could only be better if Hamilton/Vettel were close in the championship still, other than that it's set up perfectly.
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I am wondering if Sebastian will focus his attention on Max (directly ahead) or if he will swerve to cover off Lewis to his left???Black_Flag_11 wrote:But which ones is the question? In theory Hamilton should hang back and take 4th if they start jostling for position, it's all he needs, but Vettel needs to win no matter what, Verstappen has probably thought about nothing other than turn 1 since the end of Q3 and Ricciardo is hardly going to play the team game and avoid contact when he's off next year and eager to prove a point against Max.JN23 wrote:Never been more confident of a first lap crash between the front runners
The recipe could only be better if Hamilton/Vettel were close in the championship still, other than that it's set up perfectly.
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Been such a long wait with the clocks going back. Love an evening UK race and the beer is extra cold.
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Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread
Mort Canard wrote:I am wondering if Sebastian will focus his attention on Max (directly ahead) or if he will swerve to cover off Lewis to his left???Black_Flag_11 wrote:But which ones is the question? In theory Hamilton should hang back and take 4th if they start jostling for position, it's all he needs, but Vettel needs to win no matter what, Verstappen has probably thought about nothing other than turn 1 since the end of Q3 and Ricciardo is hardly going to play the team game and avoid contact when he's off next year and eager to prove a point against Max.JN23 wrote:Never been more confident of a first lap crash between the front runners
The recipe could only be better if Hamilton/Vettel were close in the championship still, other than that it's set up perfectly.
Vettel will go for the slipstream.
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Yeah he has too. He has to win.F1_Ernie wrote:Mort Canard wrote:I am wondering if Sebastian will focus his attention on Max (directly ahead) or if he will swerve to cover off Lewis to his left???Black_Flag_11 wrote:But which ones is the question? In theory Hamilton should hang back and take 4th if they start jostling for position, it's all he needs, but Vettel needs to win no matter what, Verstappen has probably thought about nothing other than turn 1 since the end of Q3 and Ricciardo is hardly going to play the team game and avoid contact when he's off next year and eager to prove a point against Max.JN23 wrote:Never been more confident of a first lap crash between the front runners
The recipe could only be better if Hamilton/Vettel were close in the championship still, other than that it's set up perfectly.
Vettel will go for the slipstream.
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Don't know how it works worldwide exactly but in the UK (and I assume Europe?) The clocks went back an hour overnight due to DST so I assume it's to do with that.Ja'a wrote:I believe yesterday I saw in f1 website that the race will start in 10mins from now, but today suddenly postponed to another 1hour? Why?
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I feel collisions among top drivers coming....
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Anyone else find the Dios de los Muertos costumes a bit disconcerting? 

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Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread
What are the chances things get so chaotic we see another Raikkonen win? Or maybe Bottas? I'm not counting them out. 

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread
Bring it home Hammy!


Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread
well dome guys clean start from the top 6
Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread
Good a clean start and the race is on 

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nail biting stuff
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What the f**k is it with us Australians & crap starts?
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Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread
That start from Hamilton was something else.
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Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread
Not sure why Gasley is starting on the HS, a bit different.
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Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread
Great start from Lewis. Disappointed for Ricciardo. Well done to all for keeping it clean.
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F1_Ernie wrote:That start from Hamilton was something else.


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All, except Vettel, drove like an idiot into Bottas, lucky again he didn't get damage, Bottas had to go out of the track.JN23 wrote:Great start from Lewis. Disappointed for Ricciardo. Well done to all for keeping it clean.
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Lewis starting to struggle big time
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Bottas is slow.
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Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread
That last sector is absolutely dreadful, no one can can get close.
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Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread
As a Vettel fan, I must say. Hamilton has epic judgement, skill, and major nutsack.
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Raikkonen just let them by. Boring driver.
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Yeah the stadium is great and all that but it makes for poor racingF1_Ernie wrote:That last sector is absolutely dreadful, no one can can get close.
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Shot tyres.frankwer wrote:Raikkonen just let them by. Boring driver.
Where I'm going, I don't need roads
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IDrinkYourMilkshake wrote:As a Vettel fan, I must say. Hamilton has epic judgement, skill, and major nutsack.


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Sorry to disappoint youfrankwer wrote:Raikkonen just let them by. Boring driver.
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Chocolate tyre racing
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Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread
This is going to be a two stopper isn't it and Merc have no new SS or US from memory? Could be an issue for them in terms of the race
Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread
Hamilton struggling on tyres and has no ss left