2014 Formula One World Championship - Round 5@ Montmeló

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Pros: Lotus upgrades seem to be helping, great work Romain.
Cons: Crashtor has reached a whole new ****ing level of moron.

 

[Smeg Head]

Well hey, we're bound to big up our own. Every nation does it. Pretty sure the Spanish get pumped up about Alonso, especially when he does well.

I don't get the hate around sunglasses of all things. Bigger reasons to be annoyed with someone surely?

Its more in the commentary aspect of the races that it gets to me, and yes I know it is to be expected. Sunglasses thing I think is people just thinking it is smugness, personally I don't go anywhere without them on now less I be forever squinting.

 

[TheStinger]

I present for your viewing pleasure the best of TheStinger Goes To The Montmelo Grand Prix - Day 1.

 

[TheStinger]

The continuing adventures of TheStinger Goes To The Montmelo Grand Prix - Day 2 - Qualifying.

 

[darth_timon]

Stinger, your pics are amazing! Brings back a lot of memories of Silverstone last year!

 

[hey shorty]

ADR flying again but 3rd is all he can hope for. Mercs to raffle it

 

[ManWithNoName]

2013 pole: 1:20.178 (Nico Rosberg)
2014 pole: 1:25.232 (Lewis Hamilton)

13 GP2 cars faster than the two Caterham's.

 

[TheStinger]

Raceday - Raining.

 

[Forward Press]

Raceday - Raining.

Can't remember the last time we had a wet Spanish GP. Might even have the Mercs not finish 1-2 (hopefully).

 

[Herbs]

Can't remember the last time we had a wet Spanish GP. Might even have the Mercs not finish 1-2 (hopefully).

Only wet Barcelona race I remember was 1996, Michael Schumacher belted everyone.

 

[TheStinger]

Can't remember the last time we had a wet Spanish GP. Might even have the Mercs not finish 1-2 (hopefully).

It seems to be clearing up a little over the mountains. Might be a dry track by 2pm. We'll see.

 

[Forward Press]

Only wet Barcelona race I remember was 1996, Michael Schumacher belted everyone.

Wow, 18 years?

It seems to be clearing up a little over the mountains. Might be a dry track by 2pm. We'll see.

formula1.com says 'mostly cloudy' but of course you're probably better placed to give a prediction on this one.

Hopefully no matter what happens you have an awesome time!

 

[TheStinger]

The track is mega slippery at the moment. The GP3 boys are having a tough time keeping it straight.

 

[OzBomber]

Raceday - Raining.

If I were you I'd be ecstatic that it's raining. Catalunya in the scorching sun is incredibly boring. Rain will spice things up dramatically, you just might get a little wet that's all!

 

[ManWithNoName]

This'll be the first race I've watched live since Malaysia. Can't remember the last time I missed two in a row. It'd be a very long time.

 

[TheStinger]

If I were you I'd be ecstatic that it's raining. Catalunya in the scorching sun is incredibly boring. Rain will spice things up dramatically, you just might get a little wet that's all!

I get what you mean. I just don't like sitting on wet grass is all. Clouds are hanging around but the rain is holding off for now. Track is very slippery though if the GP3's are anything to go by.

 

[ManWithNoName]

 

[TheStinger]

No chance of a wet race now. Clouds have buggered off and it is beautiful now. Oh well, should still be a great race for third.

 

[ManWithNoName]

Rumour about that Ferrari are throwing the entire city of Rome (in other words, a lot of money) at Adrian Newey to try and sign him.

 

[DREAM TEAM BUFF]

Keep the pics coming TheStinger

 

[George 13]

Rumour about that Ferrari are throwing the entire city of Rome (in other words, a lot of money) at Adrian Newey to try and sign him.

When is Newey out of contract with RB? IIRC didn't he just sign a 2 year extension?

Hope Dan can grab a podium tonight, Those Mercs are a bit to quick at the moment.

 

[estibador]

I'm finding this footage of the Lotus guy cleaning tyres in the background strangely compelling viewing.

 

[estibador]

Man I would love a crack at that simulator. Best video game ever!

 

[ManWithNoName]

When is Newey out of contract with RB? IIRC didn't he just sign a 2 year extension?

Hope Dan can grab a podium tonight, Those Mercs are a bit to quick at the moment.

Ted asked Christian Horner today (yesterday maybe) and his answer was "That's rather like asking a lady her age".

 

[ManWithNoName]

Seb reporting massive understeer and like something is broken on his car.