2019 Spanish Grand Prix Race Thread

Altair · Post by **Altair** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:00 pm

If the Ferraris crash into each other the race might be more interesting.

pokerman · Post by **pokerman** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:00 pm

I'm dumbfounded why Vettel is not being let by given what happened earlier?

Option or Prime · Post by **Option or Prime** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:01 pm

Zoue wrote:
pokerman wrote:I'm not sure of Verstappen's strategy?
yeah me neither. He would have been better putting on a set of Mediums or Hards and cruising to the end

I think RB were expecting BOTH Ferraris to two stop, can SV get to the end I wonder?

F1_Ernie · Post by **F1_Ernie** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:01 pm

Nice work Ferrari

pokerman · Post by **pokerman** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:01 pm

Altair wrote:If the Ferraris crash into each other the race might be more interesting.

Not at all rather see which one comes out on top.

Zoue · Post by **Zoue** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:01 pm

mikeyg123 wrote:Vettel is on a 2 stop and Leclerc a 1. Why is Leclerc still ahead?

I think Vettel is entitled to be a little irritated, tbh. He pulled over for Leclerc but Leclerc is defending strongly.

Vettel doesn't need to change again?

Alienturnedhuman · Post by **Alienturnedhuman** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:02 pm

mikeyg123 wrote:Vettel is on a 2 stop and Leclerc a 1. Why is Leclerc still ahead?

Right. This race has been appalling managed by Ferrari's management. LeClerc has been given an overtake on Vettel eariler in the race, so he can't exactly complain about being told to do the same.

Schumacher forever#1 · Sun May 12, 2019 2:03 pm

Nevermind the racing, Crofty's ridiculous suggestions is the most annoying part of F1 these days. Ban team orders. Get rid of blue flags. Both absurd ideas that are just as bad as the qualifying fiasco in Australia a few years ago. If you're going to suggest those ideas, at least give them some thought instead of giving a knee jerk reaction from something you don't like.

pokerman · Post by **pokerman** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:03 pm

Bottas wants to chase down Hamilton who is cruising but that would destroy Bottas' tyres and he would have to stop again, give it up Bottas you're not catching Hamilton.

Altair · Post by **Altair** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:03 pm

pokerman wrote:
Altair wrote:If the Ferraris crash into each other the race might be more interesting.
Not at all rather see which one comes out on top.

Team orders favors Vettel.

kleefton · Post by **kleefton** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:03 pm

Ferrari decision making is just awful. They take too long to make their calls.

Flash2k11 · Post by **Flash2k11** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:03 pm

Whilst obviously not having the pace to race Mercedes.... just what the hell are Ferrari playing at today? It's gone past incompetence and well into the territory of farce.

Rockie · Post by **Rockie** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:04 pm

Ferrari is hopeless!

pokerman · Post by **pokerman** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:04 pm

Altair wrote:
pokerman wrote:
Altair wrote:If the Ferraris crash into each other the race might be more interesting.
Not at all rather see which one comes out on top.
Team orders favors Vettel.

I just see different strategies playing out.

Zoue · Post by **Zoue** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:06 pm

Altair wrote:
pokerman wrote:
Altair wrote:If the Ferraris crash into each other the race might be more interesting.
Not at all rather see which one comes out on top.
Team orders favors Vettel.

Don't see that today tbh

Option or Prime · Post by **Option or Prime** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:06 pm

Zoue wrote:
mikeyg123 wrote:Vettel is on a 2 stop and Leclerc a 1. Why is Leclerc still ahead?
I think Vettel is entitled to be a little irritated, tbh. He pulled over for Leclerc but Leclerc is defending strongly.

Vettel doesn't need to change again?

Possibly, bit marginal though isn't it?

Zoue · Post by **Zoue** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:06 pm

pokerman wrote:Bottas wants to chase down Hamilton who is cruising but that would destroy Bottas' tyres and he would have to stop again, give it up Bottas you're not catching Hamilton.

Hamilton saying these tyres will be a stretch

Altair · Post by **Altair** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:07 pm

Rockie wrote:Ferrari is hopeless!

No.

There is hope that they can beat gasly.

Rockie · Post by **Rockie** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:07 pm

Zoue wrote:
pokerman wrote:Bottas wants to chase down Hamilton who is cruising but that would destroy Bottas' tyres and he would have to stop again, give it up Bottas you're not catching Hamilton.
Hamilton saying these tyres will be a stretch

As always!

pokerman · Post by **pokerman** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:10 pm

When Verstappen pits then both the Mercs can pit again if they wish

Bacus · Post by **Bacus** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:10 pm

Vettel pits, aaaand...now he has to pass Gasly.
Nothing works for Ferrari today.

edit: He solved that quicky.

Altair · Post by **Altair** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:10 pm

Sad thing here is I was going to get tickets and go to the Canadian grand prix.

But if I'm going to nap I would rather do it for free at home.

pokerman · Post by **pokerman** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:15 pm

Yep both Mercs pitting

mikeyg123 · Post by **mikeyg123** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:16 pm

Hamilton is so lucky

Safety car will save his donkey.

Zoue · Post by **Zoue** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:17 pm

mikeyg123 wrote:Hamilton is so lucky Safety car will save his donkey.

I was just thinking the same

. It's just uncanny!

mikeyg123 · Post by **mikeyg123** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:18 pm

Everything is falling for Mercedes this season.

Zoue · Post by **Zoue** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:18 pm

Option or Prime wrote:
Zoue wrote:
mikeyg123 wrote:Vettel is on a 2 stop and Leclerc a 1. Why is Leclerc still ahead?
I think Vettel is entitled to be a little irritated, tbh. He pulled over for Leclerc but Leclerc is defending strongly.

Vettel doesn't need to change again?
Possibly, bit marginal though isn't it?

yep I stand corrected!

Schumacher forever#1 · Sun May 12, 2019 2:19 pm

mikeyg123 wrote:Hamilton is so lucky Safety car will save his donkey.

Was thinking a safety car was the only reason they'd pit Bottas first and however unlikely that would happen it did! If they went with the norm Bottas would be leading.

mikeyg123 · Post by **mikeyg123** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:20 pm

It's absurd how long it takes the cars to bunch up behind the safety car.

pokerman · Post by **pokerman** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:21 pm

mikeyg123 wrote:Everything is falling for Mercedes this season.

I don't understand?

Rockie · Post by **Rockie** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:21 pm

Ferrari's stupidity of not letting Vettel go comes back to bite them now as Vettel could have been back in third now with the safety car!

mikeyg123 · Post by **mikeyg123** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:21 pm

Stroll's fault IMO Norris was clearly alongside and deserved space.

TedStriker · Post by **TedStriker** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:23 pm

mikeyg123 wrote:Stroll's fault IMO Norris was clearly alongside and deserved space.

Similar to Hamilton - Rosberg in Spa?

mikeyg123 · Post by **mikeyg123** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:24 pm

pokerman wrote:
mikeyg123 wrote:Everything is falling for Mercedes this season.
I don't understand?

What's not to understand? If luck happens for Merc it's all good luck.

TedStriker · Post by **TedStriker** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:26 pm

mikeyg123 wrote:
pokerman wrote:
mikeyg123 wrote:Everything is falling for Mercedes this season.
I don't understand?
What's not to understand? If luck happens for Merc it's all good luck.

Not much luck in having a safety car when your drivers are clear out in front?

Zoue · Post by **Zoue** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:26 pm

mikeyg123 wrote:Stroll's fault IMO Norris was clearly alongside and deserved space.

Bacus · Post by **Bacus** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:27 pm

mikeyg123 wrote:
pokerman wrote:
mikeyg123 wrote:Everything is falling for Mercedes this season.
I don't understand?
What's not to understand? If luck happens for Merc it's all good luck.

Mercedes was lucky this race?

Bacus · Post by **Bacus** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:28 pm

TedStriker wrote:
mikeyg123 wrote:
pokerman wrote:
mikeyg123 wrote:Everything is falling for Mercedes this season.
I don't understand?
What's not to understand? If luck happens for Merc it's all good luck.
Not much luck in having a safety car when your drivers are clear out in front?

That's what I'm thinking, especially for Ham, he has lost all his lead. Some suggest he's lucky

kleefton · Post by **kleefton** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:33 pm

Lewis finally going to get his first fastest lap point. LOL

Altair · Post by **Altair** » Sun May 12, 2019 2:34 pm

No passing even with a safety car restart.

Ha.