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

[drd23]

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

 

[RolandF1]

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

Its the classic introducing a solution for a rare event only to create more problems for more frequent disasters.

 

[Wolfs]

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

 

[Wolfs]

Well at least I know that Bottas is still there.

 

[drd23]

Been a while since I've seen a big accident at turn 2

 

[Acinath]

He whacked that bloody hard

 

[Wolfs]

Can Crofty not yell?

 

[juice t]

Can Crofty not yell?

NO HE CAN'T!

 

[Magma]

outrageous.

 

[Wolfs]

Geez Lewis.

 

[Forward Press]

F*** me this Mercedes/Hamilton combination will be very hard to beat this year if qualifying is anything to go by.

 

[drd23]

Massive lap by Hamilton

That's some worrying signs for my interest in this season

 

[Magma]

gap is so large they should just leave the 2nd grid blank. daylight to the rest.

 

[NitroFan]

lol Ted after the first fast lap at the beginning of Q3 said how promising it was for the season that Vettel was close to Hamilton.

Nek minnut Lewis puts over half a second on the field.

 

[davis_756]

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.

 

[hey shorty]

Unbelievable lap

 

[happy_eagle]

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.

 

[drd23]

How long does Bottas have on his Mercedes contract

Just this year - hence the speculation Ricciardo could sign there for next year

 

[happy_eagle]

Just this year - hence the speculation Ricciardo could sign there for next year

I still don't know how keen Lewis would be to have a strong championship threat as a team mate. Similar to Vettel at Ferrari

 

[RupieDupie]

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.

 

[Acinath]

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.

At least Webber fought for himself, Bottas is Hamilton’s bitch.

 

[davis_756]

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.

 

[davis_756]

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.

 

[imadodgyumpire]

**** that was an amateur mistake by Bottas. In actual fact, it's worse than amateur. I never see that at the state racing I go to.

You guys are nuts if you don't rate him though .

 

[FR0GGY]

Is Dan Ric actually that good vs the rest that mercedes would take him over others?