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The two safety car incidents made that race. If not for that, it would have been a procession following Vettel to the line.
Nice drive from LH after a clear racing incident.
As mentioned, MB strategy again in question. Why were neither Mercedes brought in for fresh tyres when everyone around them (Ferrari and RB) were coming in?
 

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The two safety car incidents made that race. If not for that, it would have been a procession following Vettel to the line.
Nice drive from LH after a clear racing incident.
As mentioned, MB strategy again in question. Why were neither Mercedes brought in for fresh tyres when everyone around them (Ferrari and RB) were coming in?

They didn’t have any fresh tyres to stick on like Ferrari did. So they would have had to put a used set on. Not sure how much difference it would have made but I think that may have swayed the decision for them.
 

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The two safety car incidents made that race. If not for that, it would have been a procession following Vettel to the line.
Nice drive from LH after a clear racing incident.
As mentioned, MB strategy again in question. Why were neither Mercedes brought in for fresh tyres when everyone around them (Ferrari and RB) were coming in?
They would also have lost track position.
 

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I think after Vettel getting a 'light' penalty previously this was probably the right call. Kimi caused the collision (unintentionally) and was penalised to the point where he ended up around the same position as Lewis

Also as said they didn't have any new soft tyres and Hamilton was on only 8 lap old tyres (I think). I was surprised they didn't pit Bottas though
 
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I wonder if Ferrari have their engines maxed out at the moment?
 

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Do we not have a report from our in the field correspondent, or has too much cider been consumed already? Hello Mr Bell are you reading this??? :):)


I am here, brilliant weekend, some great racing, amazing bands. All in all I cant wait for next year :):):):):)
 

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Mercedes had some nice cars on their stand

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Mercedes had some nice cars on their stand

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I forgot to ask how it went, I think you said that you camp. My mate was there with some corporate sales event so ignored the whole point of being there!!!!
 

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I think he has now regained composure and confirmed it was (as we all know) a simple error.

What worries me is Magnussen running Alonso off the road in the race - there is going to be a serious accident soon.
 

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I think he has now regained composure and confirmed it was (as we all know) a simple error.

What worries me is Magnussen running Alonso off the road in the race - there is going to be a serious accident soon.
That's the nature of Motorsport, and especially F1, you'll never stop them.
 

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I forgot to ask how it went, I think you said that you camp. My mate was there with some corporate sales event so ignored the whole point of being there!!!!

Amazing weekend, everything was excellent. looking forward to next year now
 

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Wasn't there talk of Lewis signing 4-5 years a while back? Maybe now he can see that other team are becoming a lot more competitive again, so covering all bases.

The current Concord agreement runs out at the end of 2020 so no one knows what F1 will look like, makes sense to have it all sorted until then
 

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MB wanted him for 5 years but I think that was VERY optimistic. No top driver will sign for that period unless they are at the end of their career. As said, from 2021 no one knows exactly what the cars will be like and there could be more manufacturers in F1 by then. Sill leaves him as Britain's highest paid sports person, living in Monaco of course :)
 

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The current Concord agreement runs out at the end of 2020 so no one knows what F1 will look like, makes sense to have it all sorted until then
You never know with Lewis where he will go. If
Maybe Indy car will attract him later in his career?
 

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Don't get me wrong - not knocking him at all. If there is a legal loophole then you would be daft not to use it.
 
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