2018 F1 Championship - Round 1 Melbourne (25th March)

Feb 28, 2009
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The halo looks weird but I can get used to it.
They're not too obtrusive on most camera angles when the cars are moving at speed, but they look ******* ugly in photos and/or when the cars are still and the on-board camera placement in relation to the halo is a massive utensil-up.

I also worry somewhat about the increased difficulties of extricating a driver in a hurry if necessary
 

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Feb 10, 2016
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Stroll did pretty well. I don't know what's up with the Force INdia.
 

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Well at least I know that Bottas is still there.
 

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Can Crofty not yell?
 

davis_756

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May 24, 2008
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F*** me this Mercedes/Hamilton combination will be very hard to beat this year if qualifying is anything to go by.
They can't use that engine mode during the race though.

Be hard to get him off pole but Bottas won't match that and if you can sneak by on the opening lap its yours to lose.
 

RupieDupie

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Looks like it’s going to be another Mercedes parade this year... such a shame, Formula One has all this money and people but can’t make a race happen.
 

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How long does Bottas have on his Mercedes contract
The interview with Toto earlier in the session indicated that they expect him to show some improvement this year.

Bottas is to Hamilton what Webber was to Vettel.
Webber should have beaten Vettel to the 1st world title though, Bottas isn't that good.
 

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Looks like it’s going to be another Mercedes parade this year... such a shame, Formula One has all this money and people but can’t make a race happen.
Usually they change some major rule every X years to prevent one team dominating for 2 long but the introduction of V6 Turbo's and then blocking development has killed the sport.

It is closer then in previous years at least, race pace there won't be much in it and on the more high down force tracks red bull might be in front.
 
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