Any F1 fans

[JBell]

I do. They can't build reliable F1 Engines anymore. Been out the game too long and trying to catch up to quick.

IIRC Merc et al had 4 years to develop the engines before were they even put in a car

 

[C350Carl]

What is Hamilton's game?
He is slower almost everywhere than class-leading Bottas.
It's not in his nature to sandbag throughout a test without showing his colours at least once.

Umble

Seems like Hamilton is back to form. Although Bottas is 2.5 secs slower on a slower tyre (Soft vs Ultra-Soft)

 

[JBell]

Seems like Hamilton is back to form. Although Bottas is 2.5 secs slower on a slower tyre (Soft vs Ultra-Soft)

Too many variables to compare the two ATM, Bottas is no pushover and will be up there with Ham no doubt.

Qualy in Melbourne will give us a real idea but Vet and Rai will be there as well

 

[E320mark]

I'm hoping it will be a good season! Ferrari and Red Bull do look closer to the Mercedes! Only time will tell about the overtaking if it's easier or not!
Hopefully a season of close proper racing is in store! I'm a Hamilton fan but would love to see verstappen doing really well!

 

[corradoman]

I`d like to see hamilton get a fourth championship and bottas do well, but verstappen has brought something to f1 that has been lost since senna in my view, i love watching his overtaking and sheer cheek, he will im sure be a multiple champion, hammy better watch out as verstappen is gunning for him

 

[Vintage Racer]

Boom!!.......Kimi does a 1.18.634.............look out Mercedes

 

[JBell]

Boom!!.......Kimi does a 1.18.634.............look out Mercedes

Final Day Timesheet:
1) Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, 111 laps, supersoft tyres, 1:18.634
2) Max Verstappen, Red Bull, 71 laps, supersoft tyres, 1:19.438
3) Carlos Sainz, Toro Rosso, 132 laps, ultrasoft tyres, 1:19.837
4) Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes, 53 laps, supersoft tyres, 1:19.845
5) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, 54 laps, ultrasoft tyres, 1:19.850
6) Nico Hulkenberg, Renault, 45 laps, ultrasoft tyres, 1:19.885
7) Sergio Perez, Force India, 128 laps, ultrasoft tyres, 1:20.116
8) Jolyon Palmer, Renault, 43 laps, supersoft tyres 1:20.205
9) Lance Stroll, Williams, 132 laps, soft tyres, 1:20.335
10) Romain Grosjean, Haas, 76 laps, ultrasoft tyres, 1:21.110
11) Fernando Alonso, McLaren, 43 laps, ultrasoft tyres, 1:21.389
12) Marcus Ericsson, Sauber, 59 laps, 1:21.670
13) Pascal Wehrlein, Sauber, 42 laps, 1:24.940.


A massive loss, John Surtees has died :-(

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39235608

 

[A.J.]

A massive loss, John Surtees has died :-(

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39235608

He was a legend, that is a massive loss as you quite rightly say. Devastating news :sad:

 

[umblecumbuz]

Looks like Mercedes are not going to walk it this year.

Maybe Nco had a crystal ball!

Umble

 

[Steed]

Looks like Mercedes are not going to walk it this year.

Maybe Nco had a crystal ball!

Umble

Early days, but I hope you are right.

 

[Cole@MBS]

Boom!!.......Kimi does a 1.18.634.............look out Mercedes

One good lap won't have merc that worried!!!!!

I hope it's more across the board this year, be nice to see some other teams on the podium.......I still think merc have more to give but we will see.....

 

[C350Carl]

Race pace is what is key and Vettel is saying Mercedes are sandbagging in that area.

All will become clear 24-26 Mar.

 

[JBell]

Force India are in the Pink

http://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12...ing-new-pink-livery-for-2017-formula-1-season

 

[bob 6600]

Force India are in the Pink

http://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12...ing-new-pink-livery-for-2017-formula-1-season

 

[JBell]

I like it, refreshing change to the dull norm!!!

 

[AMGeed]

I like it, refreshing change to the dull norm!!!

Strangely, I like it too.

 

[dry run]

Strangely, I like it too.

In touch with your femenin side?

 

[AMGeed]

In touch with your femenin side?

Could be. I'm slightly concerned to be honest.

 

[umblecumbuz]

Pretty pink sharkie fin too!

Umble

 

[Vintage Racer]

...............and still looks better than the McLaren livery!