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[w1Y]

Because I'm currently drunk on a Greek island and I couldn't see one here is a thread for race discussion. I don't have yhe capability of making it fancy so if I've stepped on toes then delete and give me a 3 sec race penalty.

[krapmeister]

Heineken says: When you drive never drink 

[Risil]

Hooray! Notes on the race, as best as I can understand it:

 

* Bottas lines up ahead of Hamilton, but how long can he keep him behind?

 

* Pirelli think it'll be a two-stopper, as the softer tyres this weekend are going to be pretty marginal.

 

* Relatedly, the battle for the midfield is looking intense, and a few drivers (starting with Hulkenberg) have qualified ahead of where they're expected to finish. How will the strategies play out?

 

* Max Verstappen is starting from fourth, and alone among the top 10, on the hard compound of tyre. Watch out for him doing something different?

 

* The continuing saga of Sebastian Vettel continues. Will he finish in the top 10 this time?

 

* For reasons I mostly understand, nobody is thrilled about this race. Normally in F1 this means a classic is on the cards.

[krapmeister]

Stewards have also noted an incident between w1Y and the Start New Thread button and will investigate it after the race...

[Jovanotti]

Bottas win
Hulk podium
Alfa in the points.

That's all I ask for

[w1Y]

Stewards have also noted an incident between w1Y and the Start New Thread button and will investigate it after the race...

:-D I'm not a contender on the thread starting space so penalties only impact me against my teammate of crap threads.

Where I will be watching the race

[IMG]http://imgur.com/a/ARSl25O[\IMG]

Edited by w1Y, 09 August 2020 - 11:25.

[Francesc]

Will be Lewis allowed to go for a pass on Bottas? Or will he be told to look after the car like always?

[MasterOfCoin]

:-D I'm not a contender on the thread starting space so penalties only impact me against my teammate of crap threads.

This thread will be investigated after the race.....

[SophieB]

I was curious about what was number one for the first GP and discovered there’s not really an answer because of a lack of a proper singles chart. However, in sheet music sales, it’s this:
 
https://youtu.be/1HyLa6a7j6M

A superb song from the Rodgers & Hart musical Pal Joey. The same tune underscores the ‘Future Legend’ little Poem at the start of Diamond Dogs. So in that spirit, have a good race, peoploids.

[TomNokoe]

Is it going to warm up? Overcast and misty all day. Forecast says 31c for goodness sake.

F3 and F2 both superb ... time for F1 to deliver.

A Dutch-Japan combo so far for victories - a good omen?!

[PayasYouRace]

Will be Lewis allowed to go for a pass on Bottas? Or will he be told to look after the car like always?

 

I'm looking forward to all the posts calling Lewis a No.2 driver (or worse) if he decided not to plough straight into Bottas at turn 1 and instead slot in behind, like Valtteri did last week.

[OvDrone]

 

* The continuing saga of Sebastian Vettel continues. Will he finish in the top 10 this time?

Imagine this back in 2011 or 2013.

[Cyanide]

What I want:

 

Hulk win

Ricciardo podium 

Hectic strategies

Tight battles

 

...but because this is F1, this is what we'll get:

Hamilton win, Bottas 2nd

No podium for Hulk

Boring race with everybody on same 2-stop strategy (Verstappen the odd one out and he'll secure P3)

[PlayboyRacer]

Because I'm currently drunk on a Greek island

Insanely jealous of you right now haha enjoy!

[PayasYouRace]

I was curious about what was number one for the first GP and discovered there’s not really an answer because of a lack of a proper singles chart. However, in sheet music sales, it’s this:
 
https://youtu.be/1HyLa6a7j6M

A superb song from the Rodgers & Hart musical Pal Joey. The same tune underscores the ‘Future Legend’ little Poem at the start of Diamond Dogs. So in that spirit, have a good race, peoploids.

 

It's a lot more work than I'm willing to put in at the moment, but creating a playlist of every chart topping single for every British GP would be interesting.

[Goron3]

If it stays like it is, Bottas will perhaps have a better chance of looking after his tyres. That said, I expect Lewis to get an easy win today. He's just much better on his tyres.

 

Fascinated to see what Max can do on the hard tyres though, but he'll need to at least try and clear the RP. Fingers crossed for a good result from Hulk.

[TomNokoe]

For the race to be exciting, Max either needs to have a really good start, or a really bad one.

[Anja]

I'm looking forward to all the posts calling Lewis a No.2 driver (or worse) if he decided not to plough straight into Bottas at turn 1 and instead slot in behind, like Valtteri did last week.

 

That might happen, but the crucial difference is that even if he doesn't win the start Lewis is more likely to mount an attack later on and most will know it. When Bottas loses the start it's pretty much over for him. 

Edited by Anja, 09 August 2020 - 11:36.

[Planetdune]

I hope it will not be so but I for some reason expect a Bot/Ham coming together in tears..

[B38]

Is it going to warm up? Overcast and misty all day. Forecast says 31c for goodness sake.

F3 and F2 both superb ... time for F1 to deliver.

A Dutch-Japan combo so far for victories - a good omen?!

 

Would be very pleased if today's F3 race is an omen for the F1 race:

 

"...The man who started third, is up to first!"

 

Edited by B38, 09 August 2020 - 11:35.

[SophieB]

I hope it will not be so but I for some reason expect a Bot/Ham coming together in tears..

Oddly, I have this feeling as well, although frankly as a seer my track record is extremely poor.

[PayasYouRace]

I hope it will not be so but I for some reason expect a Bot/Ham coming together in tears..

 

If it helps Hulk get a podium I'm all for it.

[ARTGP]

Did Hulk's car startup? Any signs of meteor strike?

[krapmeister]

Where I will be watching the race

http://imgur.com/a/ARSl25O

 

Speaking as someone currently under covid lockdown in wintery Melbourne - I hate you...

Edited by krapmeister, 09 August 2020 - 11:49.

[ANF]

[KnucklesAgain]

Speaking as someone currently under covid lockdown in wintery Melbourne - I hate you...

I am under quarantine in tropical Berlin, it was 31°C at 10 in the morning and 36°C now. (And in the morning I even thought this was reasonably agreeable   )

Not sure which one is better

[w1Y]

Speaking as someone currently under covid lockdown in wintery Melbourne - I hate you...

You will hate the fact my burger has just turned up then

http://imgur.com/a/Woh02vy

[HerbieMcQueen]

Because I'm currently drunk on a Greek island and I couldn't see one here is a thread for race discussion. I don't have yhe capability of making it fancy so if I've stepped on toes then delete and give me a 3 sec race penalty.

 

I hereby give notice of my intent to lodge a formal protest. I also want to be drunk on a Greek island.

[Pimpwerx]

Is it going to warm up? Overcast and misty all day. Forecast says 31c for goodness sake.

F3 and F2 both superb ... time for F1 to deliver.

A Dutch-Japan combo so far for victories - a good omen?!

I saw the highlights for F2 and F3. Crazy finishes to both. I wouldn't mind some spice in today's F1 race.

[HerbieMcQueen]

I hope it will not be so but I for some reason expect a Bot/Ham coming together in tears..

 

Bottas won't pose a serious challenge to Hamilton in an on track battle. He doesn't have the character for it. You need to bully people like Hamilton otherwise they will walk all over you. I'd love to see it though.

[ARTGP]

Has Jenson gone Amish?

[TomNokoe]

A lot of talk on Sky about 1 vs 2 stop.

It's clearly 2

[krapmeister]

You will hate the fact my burger has just turned up then

http://imgur.com/a/Woh02vy

 

C**t! 

 

Edited by krapmeister, 09 August 2020 - 11:58.

[krapmeister]

I am under quarantine in tropical Berlin, it was 31°C at 10 in the morning and 36°C now. (And in the morning I even thought this was reasonably agreeable   )

Not sure which one is better

 

Oof... not being able to go outside(?) while the weather was nice and warm would be tough. Think I prefer the winter lockdown tbh!

 

Hope you don't have too long to wait before you get out of quarantine 

[Jordan44]

Captain Tom Moore does a better job than the Sky team

[KnucklesAgain]

Oof... not being able to go outside(?) while the weather was nice and warm would be tough. Think I prefer the winter lockdown tbh!

 

Hope you don't have too long to wait before you get out of quarantine 

Thanks, I was PCR negative and no symptoms, tomorrow is my last of 14 days

[milestone 11]

Cap'n Tom, now Sir Tom makes 70th anniversary statement. Well done Sky. Not often that I can say that.

[Vollegas]

Am calling it. Lewis will complain about his tires, more than once to Bono.

Edited by Vollegas, 09 August 2020 - 12:07.

[pRy]

Murray calling into Sky. Didn't realise he's a grand 96 years old.

[Fastcake]

I hope it will not be so but I for some reason expect a Bot/Ham coming together in tears..

It’s got to happen some time this year. The Mercs are going to start 1-2 almost constantly, eventually they’ll race close enough to come together.

[SophieB]

Am calling it. Lewis will complain about his tires, more than once to Bono.

a safe bet as I am imagining they will all be complaining and stressing about their tyres after last week.

[Thursday]

If Lewis exits the first corner in first place the race for the lead is over. If he isn't in first place there will be a good battle.

So I'm hoping that Valtteri can get one of his flyers and Lewis hounds him for several laps. The great thing is there no crowd for the director to cut away to.

 

2nd point: Why are the sky presenters wearing hats?

[w1Y]

I cant help but feel that bottas will control the race and win it comfortably with lewis having to sit behind the whole race.

The most interesting aspect is max and the options he will have on hard

[monolulu]

Formula 1 drivers have been reminded by the FIA that they should cross the line on the last lap of the 70th Anniversary GP on the track, and not in the pitlane.

That’s interesting after the race last week wasn’t sure of the rules.

[TomNokoe]

Formula 1 drivers have been reminded by the FIA that they should cross the line on the last lap of the 70th Anniversary GP on the track, and not in the pitlane.
That’s interesting after the race last week wasn’t sure of the rules.

There was an incident in F3 last week where everyone followed the SC into the pits on the last lap, I'm assuming that is what has prompted this.

[JimmyClark]

Formula 1 drivers have been reminded by the FIA that they should cross the line on the last lap of the 70th Anniversary GP on the track, and not in the pitlane.
That’s interesting after the race last week wasn’t sure of the rules.

Wasn't this clarification put in place after 1998 here?

[monolulu]

There was an incident in F3 last week where everyone followed the SC into the pits on the last lap, I'm assuming that is what has prompted this.

No it was the formula 1 last week where Lewis might have finished in the pit lane. Apparently it’s been left out of driver instructions recently at Silverstone 

[ANF]

Formula 1 drivers have been reminded by the FIA that they should cross the line on the last lap of the 70th Anniversary GP on the track, and not in the pitlane.
That’s interesting after the race last week wasn’t sure of the rules.

It's for the photos, isn't it. Can't have the winner of the 70th Anniversary race take the chequered flag in the pitlane behind the safety car.

[monolulu]

Wasn't this clarification put in place after 1998 here?

Yes but recently been omitted from driver instructions 

[Whatisvalis]

Unless Bot massively over uses his tyres I don't see Hamilton being able to attack, especially on this track. Ves will be interesting - surprised Merc opted for last weeks sorts to start the race on.