Risk Breaker
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Wtf is this track? It looks way less safe than Monaco, too small for any overtaking and that fucking straight? Am I crazy or does it look like shit?
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Formula 1 2017 Season |OT| Japanese Horror Story - Sundays on Sky
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What track? I just see $$$
Yes to less safe because the track staff probably has much less experience than the Monaco one.
No on too small for overtaking since there are a bunch of wide straights.
But yeah last year's race wasn't very interesting. People expected some chaos after how the feeder series went but F1 kept it together.
Risk Breaker
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But is overtaking on a straight really overtaking or just passing?Meh
Well... a wide straight is a requirement to set up an overtake into a corner
Renault doesn't seem concerned abou this:
RenaultF1Twitter said:CONFIRMED: You can go six wide through Turn 8 at @BakuCityCircuit 👍
#AzerbaijanGP #trackwalk
Elvin Atombender
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It has lots of potential for a huge pileup when lots of cars are following close behind someone who crashes like Perez.
Like they just said on Sky, that's a red flag for the race right there. They need an escape road around the castle section or something.
well exactly... it is obvious... whoever made the decision to have this section in a formula 1 race shows clearly poor judgement... it is impossible for a closely following car to avoid accident. and 2 cars, hell... even 1 car are able to just block the entire track...
stupid as hell...
bobnowhere
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Looks like the crash pulled the wheel off the hub with the drive shaft. The tethers connect to the hub through the wishbones, the hub is intact There may still be issues with the wheel nut/assembly breaking to allow it to come loose separate of the hub, potential penalty.
PdotMichael
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Today, I tasted the Lewis Monster edition.
It tastes like meltdown.
It tastes like meltdown.
Fox Mulder
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Tilke
So Frédéric Vasseur is apparently the new Sauber Team Principal. While not officially confirmed, Sauber has said that they will present the new principal shortly and Vasseur has been the only one having had extensive talks with the team and visiting the Factory in Hinwil, Switzerland.
brotkasten
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Haas seems really disappointing for me this season. I expected sort of a jump from the lower 10s to the proper midfield, instead they're still struggling with their brakes, even after switching to a different supplier.
Elvin Atombender
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I can't remember the last time I saw a practice session where so many are going off the track.
They barely have time for replays.
They barely have time for replays.
C'mon Kubica reunion drive.
I know it's fun to laugh at Palmer for being shit (and he is), but Perez crashed there earlier, and Hamilton crashed there last year. So it's not like he's the only one, and he won't be the last.
Dude, even Lance Stroll hasn't crashed there...
Ok? Hamilton crashed there last year so is he as bad as Palmer? I just think it's dumb to say "LOL driver <x>" when other people can, and do, make similar mistakes.
Same with wall of champions. Think of the great drivers that have crashed there.
ElectronicOldMen
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Another engine gone for Alonso
Great job by the Baku stewards letting the car roll down hill
Great job by the Baku stewards letting the car roll down hill
Frankfurter
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Unbelievable.
I am literally laughing my ass of... I have an app watching the F1 practice here in the office and from time to time it freezes up... i went to have a chat witha collegue and I came back only to see a frozen image of a McLaren stopped on the side of the track and Alonso walking away... this shit is hilarious.
I mean I love the dude but the predicaments of Honda are just laughable, cant wait for the team radios!
Also, I am sure there are bets going around whether the Honda will be able to finish the formation lap
I mean I love the dude but the predicaments of Honda are just laughable, cant wait for the team radios!
Also, I am sure there are bets going around whether the Honda will be able to finish the formation lap
Elvin Atombender
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Vertappen crashed. That looked a bit silly.
bobnowhere
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Isn't Baku 50 odd meters below sea level? Clearly the Honda can't handle too much air at once.
Any photos of the crash? So silly he binned it in the final minute of the stint.
Wax Free Vanilla
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Fixed your fake news. I hope Honda dump them and go to Williams.
I think it's best for you to focus on Sauber.
He's busy applying for the Team Principal post as we speak.
I rather see Honda fuck off from the sport and never return, never mind going to Williams, or Sauber even, for that matter.
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