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[theignoramus]

Congratulations on the worst driver move in recent times, Fernando

Premature. They deserve a full season and maybe more for a proper evaluation. Something must have convinced Alonso to join them.

 

[Risgroo]

Just give the McLaren the earthdreams livery, ffs.

 

[ramparter]

I actually feel sorry for Button and Alonso/Magnussen. Even below Sauber and FI?

Also, who are the teams running Renault now? Is it only RBR and STR?

But they can be competitive once they sort things out, right?

I'm glad Max outperformed expectations, it was so bad last year here with everyone mocking STR decision.

 

[pootle]

Toro Rosso! Fan-bloody-tastic!

 

[hamchan]

Honda-McLaren throwing so much money at this and still being below struggling Sauver who backstabbed one of their drivers to get more money to survive is....wat.

 

[Tubie]

I'm convinced Fernando in that Ferrari would be very close to the mercs. Call me crazy, I don't care.

 

[R&R]

Also, who are the teams running Renault now? Is it only RBR and STR?

Yes.

 

[yami4ct]

Honda-McLaren throwing so much money at this and still being below struggling Sauver who backstabbed one of their drivers to get more money to survive is....wat.

There's no way the cars are working to their full potential, at least I hope not. There has to be some mechanical gremlins slowing them down. If not, what is even happening?

 

[Hasney]

Yes.

Aren't STR running Ferrari still, or did they switch?

 

[DBT85]

Trololol.

Amazing.

Pls, a Q3 of Mercedes, Williams, Ferrari, Lotus and Torro Rosso.

 

[Shaneus]

It's only my second season watching, so my detail knowledge is low, but that sure sounds like something I've heard before.

I think they had exactly the same issue last year. Or maybe the year before?

Maybe McL are better off this year just writing it off. But I'm thinking... what if Alonso knew all about this performance problem, deliberately binned his car and got "concussion"? Oh what a shame, he misses out on going out in Q1 at Melbourne.

 

[RdN]

Yes.

That kind of sucks.. I don't see Renault stays much longer with only 2 teams (which are one, really).

 

[Tubie]

German Jesus getting ready to reach the top of Q2.

 

[Risgroo]

Aren't STR running Ferrari still, or did they switch?

They switched last year.

 

[Addnan]

How did McLaren and Honda fuck up so much? All the teams had issues in preseason last year, but got their shit together by Melbourne.

I'm convinced Fernando in that Ferrari would be very close to the mercs. Call me crazy, I don't care.

I'm convinced if he was at Ferrari that Ferrai wouldn't exist.

 

[yami4ct]

That kind of sucks.. I don't see Renault stays much longer with only 2 teams (which are one, really).

At some point soon, Renault are going to need to buy/co-sponser a team and fully immure themselves in the sport or leave. I don't see them hanging like this, especially as Red Bull constantly scapegoats them.

 

[Hasney]

They switched last year.

Heh, the Scuderia part still throws me.

 

[Jezbollah]

Not even Whitmarsh fucked up this badly.

 

[DBT85]

1:26.8

mmmmmm

 

[Tubie]

Lol merc: "Hamilton: let me just drop 2 seconds on your best ever lap lol"

#blessed

 

[RoKKeR]

1:26.8

mmmmmm

Man. Ridiculous!

TORO ROSSO!

 

[Hasney]

Not even Whitmarsh fucked up this badly.

I don't think you can blame the team principle about the engine...

Damn, Rosberg issues :'(

 

[Kahoona]

Man, that Ferrari looks real smooth this year.

 

[Juicy Bob]

McLaren fanboys are going off on Twitter. It's delicious

 

[Tubie]

We/I can confirm Ferrari has the second best body/engine this season so far (IMO).

Prove me wrong German Jesus!

 

[Mobius 1]

Alonso stuffed his car on purpose didn't he?

He knew.

 

[ZanzibarBreeze]

Did anybody hear a Skype noise on the Sky broadcast just now or was that just me?

 

[Pimpwerx]

Alonso stuffed his car on purpose didn't he?

He knew.

Is the official statement that he was found in a fugue state claiming he was a Ferrari driver? PEACE.

 

[Spades]

McLaren and Honda should both be embarrassed. To be plum last is inexcusable for two brands with the amount of budget and experience that they have. Inexcusable.

 

[DBT85]

Best lap in Quali last year was a 1:30.775 - ROS
Best lap in Quali in 2013 was a 1:27.407 - GeJ
Best lap in Quali in 2012 was a 1:24.922 - HAM
Best lap ever on the track was 1:24:125 in 2004 - MSC

 

[hamchan]

Ricciardo in top 10, phew.

 

[brotkasten]

Woke up right in time.

 

[Draconian]

lol at the premature Verstappen hype in here

 

[Hasney]

Damn Carlos, get down with your bad self.

 

[Leunam]

Midfield could be a lot of fun to watch this year.

 

[yami4ct]

Maldonado into Q3. I don't know how to feel about this.

 

[Lach]

Damn without that legal mess Sauber could have made Q3...

 

[RoKKeR]

Man I thought Nasr was going to hold on there! Damn.

 

[Sloane]

Why did they remove the checkered flag, lol.

 

[Tubie]

Q3 coming soonnnnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Jezbollah]

I don't think you can blame the team principle about the engine...

Damn, Rosberg issues :'(

I think you can clearly blame the team principle for the Engine supplier not doing a good enough job with the development of the power unit in the months up to it being needed.

Do you not think there are discussions, progress meetings etc between McLaren and Honda during the design process?

 

[DBT85]

So predict the Pole time. Best Q2 was 1:26.894 - Ham

I'm going with 1:26.303

 

[RoKKeR]

Why did they remove the checkered flag, lol.

Yeah this is annoying me as well.

 

[Pimpwerx]

Good job by Lotus. They redeemed my picks so far. PEACE.

 

[pootle]

YAY! Honey Badger, Sainz and both Lotuses (Lotuses?) through!

Going to be close between Bottas and Kimi.

Hope Rosberg's car is ok!

 

[brotkasten]

Is Will Stevens the new Max Chilton?

 

[Blablurn]

Fuck all this if this becomes another Mercedes show

 

[pants]

really loving carlos sainz

 

[yami4ct]

Is Will Stevens the new Max Chilton?

If Manor actually races and makes it through this season, that seems likely.

 

[Juicy Bob]

Fuck all this if this becomes another Mercedes show

But you love boring, predictable German domination...