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[TomNokoe]

2hrs to lights out!



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It is FERRARI ONLY starting on Softs out of the top 10.

Edited by TomNokoe, 11 November 2018 - 15:19.

[thegforcemaybewithyou]

Radar for the Sao Paulo area: http://www.starnet.i.../radar_xpol.php

[Marklar]

Is it just me or does this race feel unusual tense given that one championship is decided and the other virtually as well?

Despite the blisters Ferrari had great pace on friday. They also have the strategy and straight line adventage. And the grip disadvantage at the start could be equalized by their usually better starts. I do see them as favourites, but there are plenty scenarios which could pull it in Mercedes favour, such as the possibility of Bottas jumping Vettel and thus giving Hamilton the gap he needs.

Would be cool to finally have a proper Hamilton/Vettel battle beyond the start.

Edited by Marklar, 11 November 2018 - 15:32.

[JeePee]

What's the weather like?

[TomNokoe]

Would be cool to finally have a proper Hamilton/Vettel battle beyond the start.

Indeed.

Ferrari arguably have the faster car and arguably the better strategy, but Mercedes have track position and an on-form Lewis Hamilton... and I think Red Bull are definitely going to be in the mix as well.

Hopefully it's a good one, and can we please have some rain!!

[TomNokoe]

And something I didn't want to include in the OP...

100 years on
British driver in a German car
German driver in an Italian car

Sharing the front row...

[SophieB]

ART

 

Damon Hill‏Verified account @HillF1 49m49 minutes ago

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This place still hums with the legend of Senna. Such warmth from the Brazilian fans. Such a contrary country. F1 needs Brazil #f1 #Brazil #BrazilianGP #Ayrton #Senna

 

And also this:

 

Andrew Benson‏Verified account @andrewbensonf1 4h4 hours ago

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Mural, slightly outdated, just outside the Autodromo in Interlagos

 

Who the hell is driver number three supposed to be and are all of them on their way to beat up Bernie?

 

Ian Fergusson‏Verified account @fergieweather 3h3 hours ago

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#F1 #BBCF1 #BRAZILGP RACE: Temperature around 27C by race start at 1510hrs local time. A growing risk of showers, potentially heavy/thundery later this afternoon. As of 1300GMT, the latest FIA prognosis goes with 40% risk by 1500hrs local time, rising to 60% by 1600-1700 local.

[statman]

Starting as best of the rest, Ericsson to rise above himself and take a podium!

[jee]

What's the weather like?

Dry with loads of rain clouds during the race and heavy showers during podium ceremony

[taz]

 

Weather looks good atm

[thegforcemaybewithyou]

And something I didn't want to include in the OP...

100 years on
British driver in a German car
German driver in an Italian car

Sharing the front row...

 

If you're interested in some older racing, you can find a doc about Richard Seaman when he drove for Germany. Look for "Nazi Grand Prix" on Youtube.

[Ivanhoe]

What's the weather like?

Dry now, chance of some light showers during the race.

[beachdrifter]

Is it just me or does this race feel unusual tense given that one championship is decided and the other virtually as well?

 

A lot of it has to do with Merc performing poorly for two straight races.

[thegforcemaybewithyou]

Close:

[Augurk]

 

ART

 

Damon Hill‏Verified account @HillF1 49m49 minutes ago

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This place still hums with the legend of Senna. Such warmth from the Brazilian fans. Such a contrary country. F1 needs Brazil #f1 #Brazil #BrazilianGP #Ayrton #Senna

 

And also this:

 

Andrew Benson‏Verified account @andrewbensonf1 4h4 hours ago

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Mural, slightly outdated, just outside the Autodromo in Interlagos

 

Who the hell is driver number three supposed to be and are all of them on their way to beat up Bernie?

 

Ian Fergusson‏Verified account @fergieweather 3h3 hours ago

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#F1 #BBCF1 #BRAZILGP RACE: Temperature around 27C by race start at 1510hrs local time. A growing risk of showers, potentially heavy/thundery later this afternoon. As of 1300GMT, the latest FIA prognosis goes with 40% risk by 1500hrs local time, rising to 60% by 1600-1700 local.

 

Jenson Button? 2 mercedes drivers and 2 mclaren drivers.

[SonGoku]

Every weather report says something different again, 40% risk is not a lot, normally you need 80-90% so I wouldn't expect rain otherwise you will be disappointed again...

[thegamer23]

A thunderstorm in the final part of the race to spice things up would be awesome

[kernel]

Is it just me or does this race feel unusual tense given that one championship is decided and the other virtually as well?

Despite the blisters Ferrari had great pace on friday. They also have the strategy and straight line adventage. And the grip disadvantage at the start could be equalized by their usually better starts. I do see them as favourites, but there are plenty scenarios which could pull it in Mercedes favour, such as the possibility of Bottas jumping Vettel and thus giving Hamilton the gap he needs.

Would be cool to finally have a proper Hamilton/Vettel battle beyond the start.

 

Not according to the telemetry on their Q3 laps. Merc/Ferrari had similar top speeds.

[prty]

Ricciardo stole the phone of Mercedes' social media manager during the drivers parade and started posting on their Twitter

 

https://twitter.com/...651847059066882

[Eff1]

Worst possible thing to happen for this race is if the butler jumps Vettel - giving Hamilton the buffer he needs in stint 1 to make the win a formality.

Otherwise - if it’s Lewis-Seb after lap 1 - it should be a lot of fun.

[RedBaron]

Ricciardo stole the phone of Mercedes' social media manager during the drivers parade and started posting on their Twitter

https://twitter.com/...651847059066882

Just watched this, very funny!

[pitlanepalpatine]

Worst possible thing to happen for this race is if the butler jumps Vettel - giving Hamilton the buffer he needs in stint 1 to make the win a formality.

Otherwise - if it’s Lewis-Seb after lap 1 - it should be a lot of fun.

 

His designation is wingman, not butler.

[sportyskells]

erm, no need for wingman now as driver championship is over. Also I predict a safety car will come out

Edited by sportyskells, 11 November 2018 - 16:40.

[TomNokoe]

Sky's 2008 throwback is rubbish!

[TomNokoe]

Air 25
Track 43

[pitlanepalpatine]

erm, no need for wingman now as driver championship is over

 

Valterri...Hamilton is closer to Schumachers records...than you. Can you confirm you understood that message But more than likely it'll be something like Raikkonen did in Hungary to protect Lewis for the constructors if for some reason Lewis isn't faster.

[kernel]

Air 25
Track 43

 

That's quite a bit warmer than yesterday (track was in low-30s).

[BuddyHolly]

Was planning on watching this at the pub but for some stupid reason they aren't showing this race live, so I've come home.  bleh

[TomNokoe]

That's quite a bit warmer than yesterday (track was in low-30s).

Fluctuating due to cloud cover. Now down to 39.

[SCUDmissile]

Ricciardo stole the phone of Mercedes' social media manager during the drivers parade and started posting on their Twitter

https://twitter.com/...651847059066882

Sainz and Stoffel with the fingers

[ferrarista]

Not according to the telemetry on their Q3 laps. Merc/Ferrari had similar top speeds.

exactly

also a snippet by amus:


Another important note about the setup of the cars. Ferrari relies on more downforce than Mercedes. That explains why the Mercedes were on equal footing in qualifying. Ferrari needs the extra pressure to protect the rear tires. They blistered on Friday.

[Pimpwerx]

Lando on the grid walk? I'm fine with this. PdR watching another young driver swoop in to steal his job? I can definitely see Lando having a future in broadcasting. He's very comfortable in front of the camera.

[FirstnameLastname]

Love a Brazilian

[SophieB]

@fergieweather
#F1 #BBCF1 #BRAZILGP RACE: Update 1650GMT - 20 mins to race start. Latest modified FIA forecast goes with 40% shower risk during the race (towards later in the event, 4-5pm local). Air temp currently 25C, track 39C

[Anja]

Lando on the grid walk? I'm fine with this. PdR watching another young driver swoop in to steal his job? I can definitely see Lando having a future in broadcasting. He's very comfortable in front of the camera.

 

Poor Lando, he didn't even start his F1 career and some people are already sending him out to do TV 

[TomNokoe]

Risk of rain 40% as per the FIA.

Looking unlikely (again).

[TauriJ]

why is it always raining next to circuit?

[f1paul]

For you UK folks, the race is on Sky One as well as Sky F1 - so it's kind of free. 

[PayasYouRace]

So, how many corners until Vettel spins today?

Actually I’m thinking this has a potential to be a good battle between the top guys if they all get through lap 1 cleanly.

[THEWALL]

Shait, seems like the crowd shot has caught on...

[Jovanotti]

Not sure about the Ferrari's starting on S. Bottas and Verstappen surely will get a good run on them, plus it remains to be seen if it will be an advantage in the race at all.

Edited by Jovanotti, 11 November 2018 - 17:03.

[PayasYouRace]

Di Resta talking up the Mershedes.

[Marklar]

So, how many corners until Vettel spins today?

Actually I’m thinking this has a potential to be a good battle between the top guys if they all get through lap 1 cleanly.

In b4 Vettel collides with someone, but for once the other guy spins

[TomNokoe]

Looking forward to this!

[THEWALL]

In b4 Vettel collides with someone, but for once the other guy spins

What do you mean?! In Monza Hamilton masterfully passed him and he spun all of his own!

[PayasYouRace]

Ah that Montoya pass from 2001. Quality!

[Fastcake]

I love the unwritten that every shot of Hamilton passing Glock in 2008 has to end with that Ferrari guy breaking his own team's wall.

[pitlanepalpatine]

In b4 Vettel collides with someone, but for once the other guy spins

 

Or if Vettel crashes out instead of spinning there'll be talk of karma, so careful what you wish for.

[Pimpwerx]

I anticipate Seb getting Lewis into Turn1. That Ferrari launch is still overpowering.

[TomNokoe]

Clean side of the grid in complete shade.