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[Ty4on]

One thing that could mess with Mercedes is if Redbull keeps getting in the way in tracks where they struggle. Vettel is usually able to come second or third in tracks where Mercedes excel.

 

[sems4arsenal]

Is the Merc that bad or are the drivers at fault as well? I remember last year Lewis was way off Nico so not his strongest track. Would have liked to see what Rosberg would've done.

 

[Grug]

Is the Merc that bad or are the drivers at fault as well? I remember last year Lewis was way off Nico so not his strongest track. Would have liked to see what Rosberg would've done.

Hamilton said he wrung every last drop out of the car. If that counts for anything.

 

[DD]

Is the Merc that bad or are the drivers at fault as well? I remember last year Lewis was way off Nico so not his strongest track. Would have liked to see what Rosberg would've done.

Their car is not suitable for these kind of circuits.

 

[Fisico]

Apparently, Hamilton is vegan now. It's also news, for some reason.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1...bc_sport&ns_source=facebook&ns_linkname=sport

Well his stance is pretty good and he acts towards it like anyone else ("holy shit how will I deal with that when I'll have to cook by myself")

Might as well go to Formula E next!

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lithium-ion battery aren't very eco friendly though right now

 

[M52B28]

Their car is not suitable for these kind of circuits.

Yeah, the car looks like it under-steers due to the wheel base.

 

[Chuck]

Apparently, Hamilton is vegan now. It's also news, for some reason.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1...bc_sport&ns_source=facebook&ns_linkname=sport

Is he still okay with drugged up tigers?

 

[xrnzaaas]

Apparently, Hamilton is vegan now. It's also news, for some reason.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1...bc_sport&ns_source=facebook&ns_linkname=sport

It probably won't change much, because F1 drivers eat shitty looking food anyway to stay fit and healthy. ;p

 

[Zaru]

Quite a bit of rain happening here, so that means a dry race as usual

 

[Doikor]

It probably won't change much, because F1 drivers eat shitty looking food anyway to stay fit and healthy. ;p

Yup. The drivers are on pretty strict diets as every kilo that comes off the driver they can put on the car as ballast in a much better position in terms of balance. Also massive neck muscles for them G forces.

Quite a bit of rain happening here, so that means a dry race as usual

This is how monsoon season works in that part of the world. It rains around noon.

 

[Xando]

Wet Singapore race would be chaos

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I hope we get a wet race

 

[Zaru]

Wet Singapore race would be chaos

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I hope we get a wet race

All signs point to a wet night race not being started in the first place though

 

[DrM]

That would be an ultimate carnage. If rain is strong, I do not see it getting dry till the race start

 

[DBT85]

At least the track will be green again. Not expecting much from a merc that can't handy the sharp twisties.

Maybe they can do something with drs but I doubt it.

 

[Xando]

All signs point to a wet night race not being started in the first place though

Unfortunately but yeah. Charlie is not gonna allow a wet night race

 

[kharma45]

That'd be shit if that was the case. Why have a race that can't be run in the wet at all.

 

[DrM]

Perez stays at Force India

 

[Randdalf]

Perez stays at Force India

For a 1-year contract

The driver market for 2019 is going to be silly

 

[DBT85]

Danny on the parade lap lol

"I wanted the pole for sure. Seb turned it on in Q3. He's a sensitive guy so we kept him happy on Saturday and today we'll put the anchors out and I think we can get the win.

"Maybe Max will take Seb out.

"It will be slicks but there are still a few wet patches. We'll attack from the start and hopefully take advantage of any mistakes by others.

Also from sky

A big rain shower dumped a lot of water onto the street circuit a couple of hours ago and, while it's quickly drued up in the oppressive humidly of Singapore, it remains grey and dark overhead with a 40% chance of more wet stuff arriving during the Grand Prix itself.

 

[brotkasten]

Max running into Seb is probably my biggest fear. A mechanical failure comes right after it. Seb needs a really good start.

 

[Aiii]

Max running into Seb is probably my biggest fear. A mechanical failure comes right after it. Seb needs a really good start.

Max actually doesn't run into people all that often, you know. He will still win this race though, RIC second.

 

[Juicy Bob]

Putting all my money on it staying dry.

 

[Xando]

Max actually doesn’t run into people all that often, you know. He will still win this race though, RIC second.

You know he's gonna DNF in the first 10 laps

 

[brotkasten]

Max actually doesn't run into people all that often, you know. He will still win this race though, RIC second.

Maybe not that often, but he tends to be somewhat risky during the starts and sometimes it doesn't go as planned, as RIC and VET can confirm.

And unless something weird happens, VET should have this race, because you cannot overtake here. Only two races haven't been won from pole and those were 2008 (crashgate) and 2012 (gearbox failure for Hamilton)

 

[Kalor]

Let's see how long this rain goes.

 

[Psychotext]

Doesn't look wet on the coverage. Odd.

 

[cromofo]

Kubica to test for Williams, 2014 car confirmed

Also;

Title sponsor Martini is believed to have a strong say in Williams's driver choice, and it is yet to be seen if the company would be happy with Kubica as a brand ambassador for its global PR campaigns.

Earlier this week it was announced that reigning F1 world champion Nico Rosberg had become part of Kubica's management team.

Rosberg, who drove for Williams from 2006-09 and is well-established at Grove, could potentially take on a supporting brand ambassador role for Martini if Kubica joins Williams.

 

[Aiii]

You would think a Polish guy would be excellent representation for an alcoholic drink. Go figure.

 

[tomtom94]

Kubica to test for Williams, 2014 car confirmed

Also;

I think the simple answer to that is for Claire Williams to ask Martini who they would prefer (to say nothing of the fact that Kubica is free publicity)

 

[BigAl1992]

Kubica to test for Williams, 2014 car confirmed

Also;

Good to see Rosberg putting in the work for Kubica getting back into F1. Say whatever you want about whatever gain Rosberg gets out of this, he's pulling a lot of strings to help Robert get back into the car for next season, and also for Williams, think of all the free publicity they'll get for having Kubica in their team for next year.

 

[cromofo]

You would think a Polish guy would be excellent representation for an alcoholic drink. Go figure.

I think the simple answer to that is for Claire Williams to ask Martini who they would prefer (to say nothing of the fact that Kubica is free publicity)

Getting Rosberg in as well could be the tipping point

 

[DrM]

You would think a Polish guy would be excellent representation for an alcoholic drink. Go figure.

Well, not for Martini, that's sure...

I was thinking more about something like this

 

[cromofo]

Well, not for Martini, that's sure...

I was thinking more about something like this

"the manliest"


"GLUTEN FREE!!"

 

[Xando]

The raingod has blessed us

 

[Psychotext]

Ehh... it's not what I wanted. Bah.

 

[Hasney]

Rain... In Singapore of all places. This is going to be fucking chaos.

I love it

 

[Zeknurn]

I didn't catch qualifying live but I was happy to see Vettel on pole with the Red Bulls in the mix and I'm still amazed Mercedes hasn't figured out Singapore.

The race is going to be utter chaos. It feels like we get teased with rain every year but they turn the tap off enough hours before the race for it not to be a factor. I guess someone forgot this year.

 

[Psychotext]

Rain... In Singapore of all places. This is going to be fucking chaos.

Half the race is going to be safety car.

 

[shas'la]

PLEASE no safety car start. PLEASE.

 

[Xando]

Half the race is going to be safety car.

If it continues like this no way charlie starts this

 

[DrM]

Charlie is screaming like a girl in the control room right now

Half the race is going to be safety car.

VET wouldn't mind

 

[FeD.nL]

It really looks like its pouring atm. But perhaps the lights make it seem worse than it really is.

 

[mrklaw]

Safety car start knackers any hope of a storming verstappen start :/

 

[Waveset]

Have we had a wet Singapore before?

 

[Psychotext]

Safety car start knackers any hope of a storming verstappen start :/

There's no way Vettel keeps Max behind him in the wet anyway.

 

[Kalor]

Have we had a wet Singapore before?

This is the first time I think.

 

[Meadows]

Please no safety car start. I wanna see CHAOS

 

[JDB]

There's no way Vettel keeps Max behind him in the wet anyway.

Except it's Singapore.

 

[Randdalf]

Safety car start knackers any hope of a storming verstappen start :/

No it doesn't, they do a standing start once it is deemed safe.

 

[DBT85]

Thought the wet races now did SC until it was dry enough to do a standing start?