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Grand Prix thread 2017 Bahrain Grand Prix Chat and Predictions

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by EternalMSC, Apr 9, 2017.

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Who will shine bright in Bahrain?

Poll closed Apr 16, 2017.
  1. Vettel

    40.0%
  2. Hamilton

    45.0%
  3. Verstappen

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  4. Bottas

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  5. Raikkonen

    10.0%
  6. Ricciardo

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  7. Sainz

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  8. Massa

    0 vote(s)
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  9. Perez

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  10. OTHER: PLEASE STATE

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  1. SgtBhaji

    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

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    Easy... plus he only has to get within 5 seconds.
     
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  2. BrightLampShade

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    With a 5s penalty there's no point 1 stopping Hamilton. He can't just block off Vettel and win. Shame really, could have been interesting without that penalty.
     
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  3. Big Ern

    Big Ern Lord, Master, Guru & Emperor

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    "Do whatever you want" LOL
     
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  4. EternalMSC

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    Kimi could take a podium. If Hammys tyres fall off the cliff towards the end.
     
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  5. SgtBhaji

    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

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    He usually does here.
     
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  6. ched999uk

    ched999uk Well-Known Member

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    Lewis shaking his head at the pit stop! Think he needs to re read the rules. He should have known better then again heat of battle, worth a shot.
     
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  7. ched999uk

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    Just noticed Lewis on SOFT tyre!!!! Would have thought 15 laps on Super Soft would be best option?
     
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  8. SaintsForTheWin

    SaintsForTheWin Any holes a goal

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    Hamilton has robbed us of a good race. Without the silly penalty it would have been a good fight with Vettel. Bottas been disappointing, he will feel his tyres wear near the end and could lose his place to Hamilton.

    But the podium is nailed on now unless mechanical failure raises its ugly head.
     
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  9. SgtBhaji

    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

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    At least he can cane the crap out of these.
     
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  10. SaintsForTheWin

    SaintsForTheWin Any holes a goal

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    The super soft doesn't seem to be that great in these conditions. Right decision I think.
     
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  11. ched999uk

    ched999uk Well-Known Member

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    He is gaining at 1.5 sec on vettel. So slight possibility of battle at the end
     
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  12. EternalMSC

    EternalMSC Well-Known Member

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    Bottas and Mercedes in general have been poor. Just as another team steps up. Imagine they will coward out and leave the F1 program a few years down the line.
     
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  13. EternalMSC

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    Will Bottas roll over again?
     
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  14. SaintsForTheWin

    SaintsForTheWin Any holes a goal

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    Yes, and he will have his tummy tickled.
     
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  15. SgtBhaji

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    Gotta move Bottas fast.
     
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  16. ched999uk

    ched999uk Well-Known Member

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    It looks like Merc are not used to having to call strategy. They have only really been racing each other last few years. Then again ferrari not been great at strat either. If Red Bull sort out their aero both Ferrari and Merc will be in trouble :)
     
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  17. BrightLampShade

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    Well.... Hamilton is certainly on a charge. Should be enough for 2nd unless Vettel can back him up.
     
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  18. Number 1 Jasper

    Number 1 Jasper Well-Known Member

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    Team orders this early in the season :headbang:
     
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  19. ched999uk

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    If Bottas had not told the team which corner he was going to coast round then he nearly cost them 2 car points finish! Fast reactions from Lewis
     
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  20. Number 1 Jasper

    Number 1 Jasper Well-Known Member

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    Utter bollocks from you.
     
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