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The U.S. Grand Prix chat & predictions

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by Big Ern, Oct 29, 2019.

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Who will come up trumps in Texas? (ooer missus)

Poll closed Nov 2, 2019.
  1. Lewis Hamilton

    57.1%
  2. Sebastian Vettel

    14.3%
  3. Valtieri Bottas

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    0.0%
  4. Charles Le Clerc

    28.6%
  5. Max Crashappen

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  6. Alexander Albon

    0 vote(s)
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  7. A N Other

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  1. ched999uk

    ched999uk Well-Known Member

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    Anything to do with technical directive on fuel system?
     
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  2. BrightLampShade

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    Ferrari are dire today, like will Leclerc get lapped dire.
     
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  3. ched999uk

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    Not sure Bottas and max will need second stop. Hards predicted to go 40 laps and normally tyres last longer than predictions on second stint.
     
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    Did albon pit first lap for hard tyres? If so they have only lasted 20 laps!
    Confusing!
     
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  5. BrightLampShade

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    Mediums I think.
     
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  6. ched999uk

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    He started on softs, so looks like they planned 2 stop
     
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    Mercedes helping Hamilton beat Bottas with the better strategy
     
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    Nice one from Perez
     
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  9. ched999uk

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    Gets them so much better publicity if Lewis wins in USA and wraps up championship on top step.
     
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    please log in to view this image
     
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  11. ched999uk

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    Albon doing well. I do hope he keeps his seat
     
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  12. ched999uk

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    So hards lasted 20 laps for max and with 30 laps to go they go mediums! OK so a bit less fuel but be a bit close.
     
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    The McLarens, Ricciardo and Albon all battling for 5th. Leclerc in no mans land.
     
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    As soon as Bottas gets Hamilton he might as well pit for softs and go for it.
     
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  15. ched999uk

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    If Lewis's tyres hang on I don't think Bottas will get past
     
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    Bottas seems to have better rears but theres not much in the fronts.
     
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  17. ched999uk

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    Look at the flex in Bottas front wing!
     
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  18. SgtBhaji

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    Bollocks. Was hoping for win for the title. Ah well.
     
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    I’m sort of relieved Ham didn’t fight too hard on cooked tyres and take them both out. No need to fight, however nice the win would have been.
     
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  20. ched999uk

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    Me too but at least Merc let them Fight.
    Albon doing great.
     
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