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The Belgian GP chat & Predictions thread

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by Big Ern, Aug 20, 2018.

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Who will have a chequered flag waved in their honour

Poll closed Aug 25, 2018.
  1. Lewis Hamilton

    44.4%
  2. Seb Vettel

    38.9%
  3. Max Verstappen

    5.6%
  4. Danny Ricciardo

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    0.0%
  5. Valtieri Bottas

    5.6%
  6. Kimi Rakikonen

    5.6%
  7. If you like Sci Fi

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  8. Watch The Expanse

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  9. It's really good

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

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. BrightLampShade

    BrightLampShade Well-Known Member
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    So. Shall we book some rain for tomorrow?
     
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  2. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    Is this the end of vandoorne?
     
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  3. Number 1 Jasper

    Number 1 Jasper Well-Known Member

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    If it is , at least they have spared the embarrassment of getting rid before his home GP .
     
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  4. Number 1 Jasper

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    Gone for Bottas .
     
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  5. TopClass

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    You know he’s starting last?
     
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    For Sunday would be better!
     
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    Number 1 Jasper Well-Known Member

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    No . Just got in , or not been logged on for long .
     
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    Wind up ?
     
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    Talk of no engine changes before 2021 , and possibly beyond .

    I can't help think the big boys are throwing their weight around . It makes me SICK !
     
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    <laugh> <laugh>

    Don’t worry, I became a McLaren fan when Button joined.

    Timing is a skill <laugh>
     
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    Worst of it is , I am a Williams fan !

    Wear the shirt on race days ...
     
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  14. TopClass

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    Always had a soft spot for them as Damon Hill was my childhood racing driver to follow.

    The Rothmans colour scheme as well :emoticon-0152-heart

    Williams BMW with Montoya might also be one of the glorious sites and sounds in F1 history, a long way from the watered down stuff we see today.

    I always felt Williams should have had a word with Honda to see if they could strike a works deal, either alone or jointly with McLaren. I do hope they recover and someone funds them properly.
     
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    The worst part is that Williams actually have a pretty sizable budget. Staffing costs are among the highest in the grid.
     
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  16. Number 1 Jasper

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    Also , as I have said before , they are a PLC ( I think the only one in F1 ) , so cant be stupid with the money as they have to think of the shareholders .
     
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    Ferrari look nailed on for a 1 2 this weekend. Wonder how they'll bottle it this time?
     
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  18. Number 1 Jasper

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    213 MPH according to the BBC .
     
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    I was a Jordan Fan for years , wearing my Team colours on this day .

    I was sitting at pouhon , we sang Three wheels on my wagon .

    A day I will NEVER forget :)


     
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  20. Big Ern

    Big Ern Lord, Master, Guru & Emperor

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    after his qualifying result he probaby wished they had.
     
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