Formula 1, 2017 thread

No, he's been a Red Bull junior for ages. I'm surprised Marko hasn't got rid of him, probably worried what will happen if Sainz jumps over to Ferrari ( despite what his contract may say ).

 

If he's good enough and doesn't need to pay to drive. Williams may need an experienced drive next year, also, Renault gave him the opportunity to test, maybe they have him in mind?

Could be a good marketing opportunity.

 

Not strictly F1 but still a bit of good news about Billy Monger, I hope he does make it to Le Mans in 2020.
http://en.f1i.com/images/271021-grand-marshal-mark-webber-greets-special-guest.html

 

Amazing... I suspect that to be out and in the public eye after such an incident took some effort psychologically and physically. Let's hope the team is a success!

 

Hamilton "accidentally" brake tests Vettel.
Vettel "accidentally" drives into Hamilton.
Black Flag the pair of them and that'll liven up the rest of the Azerbaijan race.

 

Move of the race by Ricciardo P6 to P3 in one overtake.

 

Vettel gets a 10s stop/go penalty for driving into Hamilton.

Hamilton has pitted for a new headrest and returns out in ninth.

 

Radio transmission of the day.
"What a shame, we could have won this race, with more power" says Alonso.

 

Most exciting race in years. I'm not sure Hamilton did brake test vettal, I just think vet thought ham was going to make a run for it and didn't.

 

What's the difference between Toro Rosso and Red Bull?

 

Everything apart from the logos on the car I think. Owned by the same person.

 

But the product that sponsors each is the same thing?

 

Vettel fell for the oldest trick in the book and reacted like the oaf he can be
Unlucky for Hamilton but that`s how it goes ...

Riccardo , proper balls out drive and along with Bottas / Stroll made it worth watching the final few laps instead of the usual procession

Interesting point - isn`t the racing better when tyres don`t come into it ... ??

 

Yup red bull energy drinks

 

Agree, good race though, well done Stroll

 

See Louis was his normal whinging whining game playing self even asking for Bottas to slow down to block Vettel don't know about debris on track, saw a lot of discarded teddy bears

 

Only the ownership is the same... different cars, different engines (2016 Ferrarri / rebranded Renault, resp.)

 

Is that all you got from several hours of practice, qualifying and racing. All you can say is a bit of Hamilton Bashing. You Hamilton haters crack me up!

We all have a view on the shennanigans of the race but hell it was engaging, exciting and not a bad outcome.

 

I'm with Dicky on this one.... the team made an error with the headrest and Ham most likely felt they owed him one, which I think they did!!

A really entertaining race though...

Didn't the minnows collect a couple of points too?

 

Now now calm down dear, Hamilton Hater indeed?
I do think he is a good driver but a poor team player and bad sportsman, it's my opinion as you have yours, I got more out of the race than that but it is my feeling and nothing will or can change that.