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The 'Better Do It Now' Chinese GP Chat & Predictions

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by Big Ern, Apr 10, 2018.

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Poll closed Apr 14, 2018.
  1. Lewis Hamilton

    53.3%
  2. Seb Vettel

    40.0%
  3. Valtieri Bottas

    6.7%
  4. Danny Ricciardo

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  5. Kimi Raikonnen

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  6. Max Verstappen

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  7. Fernando Alonso

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  8. Pierre Gasly

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  9. Nico Hulkenberg

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  10. A N Other

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  1. Number 1 Jasper

    Number 1 Jasper Well-Known Member

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    Looks like you might be right.[/QUOTE]


    Team of the day Red Bull .

    Driver of the day Ricciardo .

    Much as I want Bottas to win , Ricciardo really really deserves this :)
     
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  2. SgtBhaji

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    Should at least be a stop/go... what ever happened to those?
     
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  3. allsaintchris.

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    Never mind 'Crofty', listening to Palmer on BBC radio is even worse.

    Never has there been anyone so bitter about having to commentate rather than race............
     
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    Sorry , can’t agree that a Bottas was wimpy there .
     
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  5. BrightLampShade

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    Max can probably get 10 secs away from Hamilton. Vettel looks to have damage and dropping back.


    Worked out for him really.
     
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    I don't think Vettel/Hamilton would have left even that small gap there. Bottas defence was half hearted, he should have been more positive in closing the gap.
     
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  7. SgtBhaji

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    Vettel must be absolutely fuming. Where's his radio comms?
     
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    Unbroadcastable!
     
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  9. Number 1 Jasper

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    But why fight that ?

    The overtake was inevitable , and don’t forget the state of Bottas right rear tyre .
     
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    they have his cock in their hands and are down sucking verstapoen balls here.

    the guys consistently doing the same things. ramming cars, weaving. makong errors etc.
     
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  11. allsaintchris.

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    True about his tyres, but still feel he has a point to prove about being a bit more of a fighter if he wants to keep his seat for 2019.
     
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  12. SgtBhaji

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    Max needs the naughty step for a while. He's been reckless so far this season.
     
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    Can you imagine how bad it'll be if Alonso gets him as well!
     
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  14. Number 1 Jasper

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    FWIW imho that door is already closed to him .
     
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    imo the penalty here isnt enough.

    I hope he hits another car here... whichever and gets a race ban next.
     
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  16. SgtBhaji

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    Looks like it'll happen.
     
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  17. allsaintchris.

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    Maybe he knows it too? Ricciardo has to be a shoe-in for the seat.
     
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  18. SgtBhaji

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    Not hearing much complaining about Renault from Jack Horner today. Odd that.
     
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    Vettel should probably be kept away from the media pen post race
     
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  20. SgtBhaji

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    Why RBR don't put all their effort in to Ricciardo over Max is beyond me.
     
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