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Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 6:19 pm
by j man
mikeyg123 wrote:
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.
So basically the Ultras will be nursed to lap 18-20 then.
My heart sank when I heard Vettel declare his game plan was to "nurse the tyres".

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 6:49 pm
by Mort Canard
Martin Brundle is awarded the obligatory comparison between Hamilton and Fangio. Not bad and certainly could have been much, much worse.

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 6:52 pm
by JN23
Never been more confident of a first lap crash between the front runners :twisted:

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 6:52 pm
by UnlikeUday
As of now the weather's sunny!

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 6:56 pm
by Black_Flag_11
JN23 wrote:Never been more confident of a first lap crash between the front runners :twisted:
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.

The recipe could only be better if Hamilton/Vettel were close in the championship still, other than that it's set up perfectly.

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 6:56 pm
by Mort Canard
UnlikeUday wrote:As of now the weather's sunny!
Looks overcast to me. :?

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 6:58 pm
by JN23
Black_Flag_11 wrote:
JN23 wrote:Never been more confident of a first lap crash between the front runners :twisted:
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.

The recipe could only be better if Hamilton/Vettel were close in the championship still, other than that it's set up perfectly.
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.

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:00 pm
by Mort Canard
Black_Flag_11 wrote:
JN23 wrote:Never been more confident of a first lap crash between the front runners :twisted:
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.

The recipe could only be better if Hamilton/Vettel were close in the championship still, other than that it's set up perfectly.
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???

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:00 pm
by F1_Ernie
Been such a long wait with the clocks going back. Love an evening UK race and the beer is extra cold.

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:02 pm
by F1_Ernie
Mort Canard wrote:
Black_Flag_11 wrote:
JN23 wrote:Never been more confident of a first lap crash between the front runners :twisted:
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.

The recipe could only be better if Hamilton/Vettel were close in the championship still, other than that it's set up perfectly.
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???

Vettel will go for the slipstream.

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:03 pm
by JN23
F1_Ernie wrote:
Mort Canard wrote:
Black_Flag_11 wrote:
JN23 wrote:Never been more confident of a first lap crash between the front runners :twisted:
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.

The recipe could only be better if Hamilton/Vettel were close in the championship still, other than that it's set up perfectly.
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???

Vettel will go for the slipstream.
Yeah he has too. He has to win.

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:05 pm
by Black_Flag_11
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?
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.

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:10 pm
by IDrinkYourMilkshake
I feel collisions among top drivers coming....

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:11 pm
by Mort Canard
Anyone else find the Dios de los Muertos costumes a bit disconcerting? :uhoh:

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:11 pm
by whitewolfarctic
What are the chances things get so chaotic we see another Raikkonen win? Or maybe Bottas? I'm not counting them out. :P

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:13 pm
by neek
Bring it home Hammy!

:D

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:14 pm
by lucifers
well dome guys clean start from the top 6

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:14 pm
by pokerman
Good a clean start and the race is on :thumbup:

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:15 pm
by Mort Canard
:D Great start for Lewis

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:15 pm
by neek
nail biting stuff

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:15 pm
by Jezza13
What the f**k is it with us Australians & crap starts?

Race over!!

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:16 pm
by F1_Ernie
That start from Hamilton was something else.

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:16 pm
by F1_Ernie
Not sure why Gasley is starting on the HS, a bit different.

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:17 pm
by JN23
Great start from Lewis. Disappointed for Ricciardo. Well done to all for keeping it clean.

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:19 pm
by Mort Canard
Freddy is gone already??? :-((

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:23 pm
by Mort Canard
F1_Ernie wrote:That start from Hamilton was something else.
:thumbup: :nod:

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:24 pm
by Aspar
JN23 wrote:Great start from Lewis. Disappointed for Ricciardo. Well done to all for keeping it clean.
All, except Vettel, drove like an idiot into Bottas, lucky again he didn't get damage, Bottas had to go out of the track.

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:28 pm
by neek
Lewis starting to struggle big time

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:28 pm
by F1_Ernie
Bottas is slow.

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:30 pm
by F1_Ernie
That last sector is absolutely dreadful, no one can can get close.

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:36 pm
by Mort Canard
Nice move by Hamilton on Raikkonen!!

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:38 pm
by IDrinkYourMilkshake
As a Vettel fan, I must say. Hamilton has epic judgement, skill, and major nutsack.

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:40 pm
by frankwer
Raikkonen just let them by. Boring driver.

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:40 pm
by JN23
F1_Ernie wrote:That last sector is absolutely dreadful, no one can can get close.
Yeah the stadium is great and all that but it makes for poor racing

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:41 pm
by tootsie323
frankwer wrote:Raikkonen just let them by. Boring driver.
Shot tyres.

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:42 pm
by Mort Canard
IDrinkYourMilkshake wrote:As a Vettel fan, I must say. Hamilton has epic judgement, skill, and major nutsack.
:thumbup: :nod:

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:44 pm
by Xink
frankwer wrote:Raikkonen just let them by. Boring driver.
Sorry to disappoint you 🙄

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:48 pm
by pokerman
Chocolate tyre racing

Re: 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:48 pm
by JN23
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

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:48 pm
by lucifers
Hamilton struggling on tyres and has no ss left