The 2016 Formula One Thread

[VocalNeal]

I've been telling you guys for years that the Renault engine is rubbish.

[Bettyboo]

Watching the detailed analysis, the Yermin made errors there and took Hamilton out; he simply wasn't watching the race because he was in the wrong mode and pissing around with switches on his wheel then dived across very sharply and too late...

[Troy]

No doubt Rosberg cut him off too late. Hamilton had every right to go for that line.

I notice the krauts are sticking together though, Lauda blaming it all on Hamilton.

Be interesting to see what the stewards say.

As much as I hate to say it, I think the Yermin had every right to defend his position. He only made a single move, which is perfectly legal. Hamilton should have taken a leaf out of Mansell's book and feigned to go go right and stay on the racing line. Would have been a classic overtake then...

[Airportwo]

Hamilton, Rosberg, Vettel? maybe..... Wont be surprised if Hamilton doesn't screw up again!

I had a feeling he would screw it up! & he did.......... I got 3rd place correct! bet few got 1st & 2nd right!

[aging one]

I notice the krauts are sticking together though, Lauda blaming it all on Hamilton. Be interesting to see what the stewards say.

Harry you do know Lauda is one of Hamiltons biggest backers dont you? He called it as he saw it. The stewards have simply said "Racing Incident" .

[Bettyboo]

From the cockpit shots, the Yermin was simple not paying attention to the road or cars around him, he made a mistake, Hamilton tried to take advantage, then the Yermin made another mistake...

Having said that, it is racing and shit happens, so maybe the stewards got it right.

For Hamilton, Merc is becoming toxic now, so he should leave at the end of the season.

[Norton]

The stewards have simply said "Racing Incident" .

Both drivers were summoned to face the stewards after the race but escaped without punishment with their clash adjudged to have been a racing incident.

Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg escape penalty after their race-ending Spanish GP crash | F1 News

Racing incident I would say. No penalties.

[harrybarracuda]

No doubt Rosberg cut him off too late. Hamilton had every right to go for that line.

I notice the krauts are sticking together though, Lauda blaming it all on Hamilton.

Be interesting to see what the stewards say.

As much as I hate to say it, I think the Yermin had every right to defend his position. He only made a single move, which is perfectly legal. Hamilton should have taken a leaf out of Mansell's book and feigned to go go right and stay on the racing line. Would have been a classic overtake then...

He had every right to defend his position but not once Hamilton's front wheel was alongside him.

He simply reacted too late, but as it happened so quickly I think the stewards are right to call it a racing incident and nothing more.

But I still reckon they should do a cage fight.

[harrybarracuda]

Ruh Roh Lewis' car gone tits up again.

[harrybarracuda]

Starting behind the safety car which should limit the opportunity for Rosberg and Hamilton to crash into each other for a while.

[harrybarracuda]

It looks like a mess, if they race it could be carnage.

[harrybarracuda]

Magnusson's gone on intermediates, Palmer puts it into the wall on wets.

That is one zany, madcap team.

[Norton]

if they race it could be carnage

9 of 10 laps under safety car. How exciting.

[Norton]

Waiting for the 2 mercs to take each other out.

[harrybarracuda]

Looks like it might be Rosberg's turn for some car problems.

[harrybarracuda]

Overheating brakes apparently.

[harrybarracuda]

Now they're talking about the possibility of Hamilton going straight to slicks.

If he can keep on his toes while it dries out, that could be a masterstroke.

But a big gamble.

However whatever stream I am on has a plumbing advert so I have no fucking idea what's going on.

[harrybarracuda]

Lewis on the Ultrasofts....

[harrybarracuda]

Oh dear, Daniel wandering into the pits and sitting there drumming his fingers while the team are in the garage sorting out tyres.

That could cost him the race.

[Norton]

That could cost him the race.

Yea. Shame. Hard track to pass unless Hamilton's tires go off big time.

[Bettyboo]

Ricardo still in good shape for the race, but not sure any cars are gonna finish the race if these crashes continue...

[Norton]

Hamilton shortcuts chicane and squeezes Riccardo off track. How the hell isn't that some sort of penalty.

[Bettyboo]

^ this isn't netball, Norts, it's racing - you don't have to let somebody through because they get close to you; if R was close/brave enough, and his car was under control, there was space for him to get through... The issue there was that R had lost his balls and rear end.

[Bettyboo]

Some comedy there from Nasr and Erriccson...

Will 10 cars finish this race? 5?

[Norton]

The issue there was that R had lost his balls and rear end.

The issue is Hamilton ran through the chicane. Riccardo did not. Hamilton gained trck position by short cutting the chicane. Just sayin.