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[Boing Ball]

So Rosberg threw away the champioship in Austin, with one mistake. 

[MastaKink]

Why didn't Nico do this all year?

I mean, where the hell has he been?

 

Pressure's off.  Plus I think his strongest tracks are at the back end of the calendar anyway.

[Knowlesy]

Have to be disappointed with Hamilton. This is a tonking by any standard.

Not really. Eight hundredths.

Tonkings were being administered at Spa and suchlike.

[TomNokoe]

Have to be disappointed with Hamilton. This is a tonking by any standard.

5 in a row, isn't it just

[JuanPablo]

Jesus H Christ, Hamilton losing out on pole by .078 is hardly a disaster for the current world champion.

[Pingu Pi]

This "looking after your tires" crap is starting to grind... He made a clear mistake...

[HP]

Why didn't Nico do this all year?

I mean, where the hell has he been?

At the beginning of the year, he said that he focussed on the race, rather than on qualifying. Since that didn't worked out for him, I sort of expected him to return to his qualy form.

[discover23]

It would not have mattared if Rosberg had all these podiums before. Lewis is a class above in the races anyways.

[thegamer23]

It would not have mattared if Rosberg had all these podiums before. Lewis is a class above in the races anyways.

 

Not in Sochi, Austin or in Mexico, last three races so...we'll see.

[Joshrobins13]

People are making far too much of Rosberg's qualifying run.

[HP]

People are making far too much of Rosberg's qualifying run.

Rosberg becomes the 13th driver in F1 history to claim five consecutive pole positions

[Ev0d3vil]

Above average Altitude tracks, Hamilton does not do so well there..

[F1Champion]

Honda, the power of dream

 

Dreaming of a class leading engine I bet.

[Joshrobins13]

Rosberg becomes the 13th driver in F1 history to claim five consecutive pole positions

I'm talking in terms of gaining momentum vs Hamilton for next season. If you're into stats, then yes that is significant.

[OilFour]

Rosberg becomes the 13th driver in F1 history to claim five consecutive pole positions

You shoud ask Rosberg what he prefers, 5 consecutive pole positions or the WDC     

[MortenF1]

Fifth straight pole for Rosberg! That's quite damning. Well done! Todays was really on the edge and over a couple of times too.

Finally something extra from Hülkenberg. I thought he could get fifth, but anyway, he was fast today.

Best part was Alonso finding the camera while sat in the chair watching the others. (Before he turned the chair around to stare at the sun.)

[HP]

I'm talking in terms of gaining momentum vs Hamilton for next season. If you're into stats, then yes that is significant.

Even for gaining momentum it is important. It means Rosberg has recognized that sticking to his strengths (His single lap pace is usually better than Hamilton) is the way forward if he wants to beat Hamilton. If he can beat Hamilton over a season in the races remains to be seen.

 

Even iIf he doesn't his immediate target is to make it 6 pole positions in a row.

[HP]

You shoud ask Rosberg what he prefers, 5 consecutive pole positions or the WDC     

There's no question about that, but sacrificing his qualification speed for the race was the wrong decision (without car issues the title race might still be on, btw). Quite ironically, by focussing on qualification, he emulates Ayrton Senna' s approach to racing much more than Hamilton.

[Joshrobins13]

Even for gaining momentum it is important. It means Rosberg has recognized that sticking to his strengths (His single lap pace is usually better than Hamilton) is the way forward if he wants to beat Hamilton. If he can beat Hamilton over a season in the races remains to be seen.

Even iIf he doesn't his immediate target is to make it 6 pole positions in a row.

I think his run is just the way sport goes with two closely matched individuals. World class strikers go games without scoring, doesn't mean there's been a change, it's just the way things go sometimes.

I think the media are keen to show that next season will be exciting (by bigging up Rosberg's form). That may well be the case but I don't think what happens here and in Abu Dhabi will determine what happens in 2016.

[robefc]

So Rosberg threw away the champioship in Austin, with one mistake.

How so?

[Montie]

People are making far too much of Rosberg's qualifying run.

Just like when it's Hamilton on pole.

[Joshrobins13]

Just like when it's Hamilton on pole.

Not going to argue with that it's why I don't watch post race shows anymore!

[LeClerc]

2 pages ??? The season is officially over 

[SheIsDisaster]

Post Qualifying Press Conference 

 

[sportyskells]

nasr got pen for blocking massa during q1

[OO7]

nasr got pen for blocking massa during q1

A fountain pen?  I didn't realise drivers were rewarded for such things.

[sosidge]

Driver gets meaningless pole streak in dominant car after championship is decided. Beats teammate who by his own admission has partied so hard he crashed his road car this week. By less than a tenth.

 

Nothing to see here. Move along please. Roll on 2016.

[OO7]

Driver gets meaningless pole streak in dominant car after championship is decided. Beats teammate who by his own admission has partied so hard he crashed his road car this week. By less than a tenth.

 

Nothing to see here. Move along please. Roll on 2016.

Where is your sense of theatre and drama!?

[ANF]

nasr got pen for blocking massa during q1

What a joke. Massa was on an outlap and went for a gap that didn't exist. I was riding with him on an onboard feed when it happened and I don't know what the hell he was thinking. He's driving like a rookie this weekend. Just watch him through the Senna S tomorrow. He's all over the place.

Edited by ANF, 14 November 2015 - 19:14.

[Nonesuch]

nasr got pen for blocking massa during q1

 

Excellent, how dare he FORCE Massa to accelerate straight into him and then FORCE Massa to drive off the road to avoid a collision.
 

Where is your sense of theatre and drama!?

 
Exactly. This is no good.
 
'Has Hamilton lost focus after equalling Senna's number of titles? Worried fans demand answers!'

[Francesc]

What a joke. Massa was on an outlap and went for a gap that didn't exist. I was riding with him on an onboard feed when it happened and I don't know what the hell he was thinking. He's driving like a rookie this weekend. Just watch him through the Senna S tomorrow. He's all over the place.

 

He was one a quick lap.

[ConsiderAndGo]

What a joke. Massa was on an outlap and went for a gap that didn't exist. I was riding with him on an onboard feed when it happened and I don't know what the hell he was thinking. He's driving like a rookie this weekend. Just watch him through the Senna S tomorrow. He's all over the place.

Massa was not on an out lap. I suggest you go and watch again. Or, alternatively, get down to specsavers.

Edited by SophieB, 14 November 2015 - 18:55.

[ANF]

He was one a quick lap.

Wow. Well. Umm. After the incident had happened, when we got the message from Race Control that it would be investigated, that's when I looked back on the incident, and the way I remembered it, he was on an outlap. That's why I didn't think there should be a penalty. And therefore, the fact that you say he wasn't on an outlap, and if it in fact is a fact that he wasn't, well it doesn't make me any less entitled to my opinion!!!

Who cares about Massa anyway?

[HeadFirst]

Lol, Jenson and Fernando getting onto the podium. That's as close as you'll get for a while, guys. 

 

Class shows in how you handle the downs of your career. Clearly these 2 are the class of F1 today.

[HeadFirst]

People are making far too much of Rosberg's qualifying run.

 

I t was a great run, the best on the day. Tomorrow the race brings new challenges.

[Jordan44]

Have to be disappointed with Hamilton. This is a tonking by any standard.

No it's a tonking by ridiculously high standards. Separated by just 0.078 seconds, especially after the tough week Lewis has had.

Edited by Jordan44, 14 November 2015 - 20:19.

[DrivenF1]

Wow. Well. Umm. After the incident had happened, when we got the message from Race Control that it would be investigated, that's when I looked back on the incident, and the way I remembered it, he was on an outlap. That's why I didn't think there should be a penalty. And therefore, the fact that you say he wasn't on an outlap, and if it in fact is a fact that he wasn't, well it doesn't make me any less entitled to my opinion!!!

Who cares about Massa anyway?

 

Massa was on a quick lap when it happened.

 

Depending on the energy recovery it might have had a big effect as he only had time for one more quick lap immediately after.

 

The fact it ultimately didn't have that much effect except damaging Massa's tyres for the race meant the penalty could be considered harsh.

[HeadFirst]

Wow. Well. Umm. After the incident had happened, when we got the message from Race Control that it would be investigated, that's when I looked back on the incident, and the way I remembered it, he was on an outlap. That's why I didn't think there should be a penalty. And therefore, the fact that you say he wasn't on an outlap, and if it in fact is a fact that he wasn't, well it doesn't make me any less entitled to my opinion!!!

Who cares about Massa anyway?

 

Mrs.Massa perhaps? Or not?

[apoka]

Driver gets meaningless pole streak in dominant car after championship is decided. Beats teammate who by his own admission has partied so hard he crashed his road car this week. By less than a tenth.

 

What drivers do in private is up to them. It shouldn't really be used as an excuse or playing down performances. 5 poles in a row is quite remarkable from Rosberg and while worthless for the WDC I think it solidifies his standing in the team.

 

Congrats to Vettel, Hulk (and possibly Kvyat and Verstappen whom I did not see) for their performance as well!

[Ricardo F1]

I'm putting money on Rosberg "tonking" Hamilton again next year. After Lewis is WDC.

[Exb]

Only just caught up with qualifying.
All I can say is thanks to twitter for providing some light hearted entertainment after another miserable performance #PlacesAlonsoWouldRatherBe

I would also like to congratulate Renault for finally turning around their engine woes with their long-awaited upgrades - great job.


(Yes I am in a bad mood)


Well done Nico - very good lap. Hulkenberg also impressed as did Nasr, just a pity he picked up a penalty. Kvyat, Vettel and Verstappen also solid performances.

[turssi]

Any penalties for Sunday? How is the final grid order?

[CHIUNDA]

Any penalties for Sunday? How is the final grid order?

 

Sauber’s Felipe Nasr has been penalised three grid places for the start of his home race after stewards found the Brazilian guilty of blocking compatriot Felipe Massa during Saturday’s qualifying session at Interlagos.

On a slow lap, Nasr baulked the flying Williams driver in Turn 11 during Q1. Both men nonetheless progressed to Q2, with Nasr eventually qualifying 11th, and Massa eighth. With other penalties taken into account, Nasr is now set to start from 13th on the provisional grid.

Two other drivers head into the race with grid drops - Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo was penalised 10 places for an unscheduled engine change, whilst Williams’ Valtteri Bottas was demoted three after he overtook under red flags during Friday practice.

The provisional grid now reads: Rosberg, Hamilton; Vettel, Raikkonen; Hulkenberg, Kvyat; Bottas, Massa; Verstappen, Sainz; Perez, Ericsson; Nasr, Grosjean; Maldonado, Button; Rossi, Stevens; Ricciardo, Alonso.