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Grand Prix thread Not606 2016 European Grand Prix Chat and Predictions

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by EternalMSC, Jun 13, 2016.

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Who Will Not Be Racing At The Baku?

Poll closed Jun 18, 2016.
  1. Nico Rosberg 116

    5.3%
  2. Lewis Hamilton 107

    68.4%
  3. Sebastian Vettel 78

    21.1%
  4. Daniel Ricciardo 72

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  5. Kimi Raikkonen 69

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  6. Max Verstappen 50

    5.3%
  7. Valtteri Bottas 44

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  8. Felipe Massa 37

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  9. Sergio Perez 24

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  10. OTHER PLEASE STATE IN BOLD SO I SEE IT.

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  1. EternalMSC

    EternalMSC Well-Known Member

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    Hamilton has his elbows out, but Vettel, Redbull and even Williams are now in Mercedes touching distance. Was it not for radical strategy and race craft errors we could have seen a different result. Nevertheless, we have more than half the season left. And if Canada and Monaco were anything to go by, this season is far from over.
    We venture to parts unknown, what should we expect?
    *The last European Grand Prix was held in Valencia in 2012.*

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    Location Azadliq Square, Baku, Azerbaijan
    Capacity 28,000
    FIA Grade 1
    Architect Hermann Tilke
    Major events FIA Formula One
    European Grand Prix (2016–)
    GP2 Series (2016–)
    Grand Prix circuit
    Length
    6.006 km (3.732 mi)
    Turns 20

    Most wins European Grand Prix (drivers)
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    Michael Schumacher (6)
    Most wins (constructors)
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    Ferrari (7)

    FRI 17TH JUN FP1: 10.00AM
    FRI 17TH JUN FP2: 2.00PM
    SAT 18TH JUN SP3: 11.00AM
    SAT 18TH JUN Q: 2.00PM
    SUN 19TH JUN R: 2.00PM
    *All times are BST*

    Predictions Championship

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    DHCanary
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    Sportista
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    AllsaintsChris
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  2. happyal

    happyal Active Member

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    Lewis is on a roll, can't see anyone but him winning here.
     
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  3. EternalMSC

    EternalMSC Well-Known Member

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    Turns 8-12 can make or break a man. Wow.
     
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  4. EternalMSC

    EternalMSC Well-Known Member

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    Big statement that!
     
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  5. eddie_squidd

    eddie_squidd Well-Known Member

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    'Ere! I'm on x2 I'll have you know! For all the difference that makes, which isn't much to be fair.
     
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  6. allsaintchris.

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    Am sticking it out there, but Ricciardo for me.

    New track, probably dusty, looks like it could suit an RBR with its excellent chassis and decent traction.

    Merc will of course be hard to beat but this could be another place where they get a real challenge.
     
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  7. BrightLampShade

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  8. ched999uk

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    I was looking forward to this race as it is new it could be a good race. Everyone starting from zero data, new tarmac, no run off, some nice wide sections, some very very narrow bits. Just a pity I can't watch it live :(
     
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  9. JonnyBaws

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    Its live on Channel 4...
     
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  10. BrightLampShade

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    I'll be at le mans so I'll be catching up on Monday!
     
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  11. ched999uk

    ched999uk Well-Known Member

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    It is but I wont be able to watch it! Other commitments :( bad planning!
     
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  12. Julius Caesar

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    That 8-11 section does look interesting. Good thing because the rest of the track is composed of completely identical right angles.
     
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  13. SgtBhaji

    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

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    Well balls. I could have sworn I voted for Hamilton last race... must have hit the wrong option. Grrrrrrr.
     
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  14. EternalMSC

    EternalMSC Well-Known Member

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    A bit like Macau in some parts or no?

    And Bhaji, stop trying it on. <laugh>
     
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  15. SgtBhaji

    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

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    Lol... I think I posited something about going for Hamilton and then must have clinked the wrong option. Ooops. :)
     
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  16. EternalMSC

    EternalMSC Well-Known Member

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    Need to work on your clicking co-ordination.
     
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  17. eddie_squidd

    eddie_squidd Well-Known Member

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    I've gone for Hamilton after a bit of a think. Hard to know on an unknown circuit but he is in form and seems to cope with new circuits and situations well.

    I further predict that there will continue to be pressure from Red Bull and Ferrari and that Nico will finish lower than second.

    You heard it here first, unless it doesn't happen in which case shut up what you on about I never said that.
     
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  18. ErnieBecclestone

    ErnieBecclestone Well-Known Member

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    Hammy, who else !! <peacedove>
     
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  19. SgtBhaji

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    Poor click management skills.
     
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  20. Sportista

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    Google won't hire you then.
     
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