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The 2017 Malaysian Grand Prix Chat and Predictions

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by Big Ern, Sep 24, 2017.

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Who will have the chequered flag waved in their honour?

Poll closed Oct 1, 2017.
  1. Lewis Hamilton

    68.2%
  2. Seb Vettel

    27.3%
  3. Valtieri Bottas

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  4. Kimi Raikonnen

    4.5%
  5. Danny Ricciardo

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  6. Max Verstappen

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  7. Jos verstappen

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  8. Shergar

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  9. Other (specify)

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. DHCanary

    DHCanary Very Well-Known Member
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    I thought ex-F1 drivers were automatically deemed good enough, so don't need points. So I don't know whether Webber, Buemi, Montoya, etc are on the list simply because they've earned some points, even if they're irrelevant to them being able to drive in F1. Kubica just needed to pass the FIA cockpit escape test, and do 300 km testing.
     
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  2. Smithers

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  3. allsaintchris.

    allsaintchris. Well-Known Member

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    Can't be the full list of drivers then that was published. Seems odd that there are some ex-F1 drivers on there but not others. Some far more recent than Kubica as well.
     
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  4. dhel

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    RAIN!!!!!!!
     
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  5. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    anyone wish they didnt copy me yet?
     
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  6. BrightLampShade

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    feeling smug :)

    Assuming the track doesn't decimate the Ferraris.
     
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  7. Big Ern

    Big Ern Lord, Master, Guru & Emperor

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    I remembered to make the choice post quali this time,
     
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  8. Number 1 Jasper

    Number 1 Jasper Well-Known Member

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    Ask me after the race :)
     
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  9. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    Not sure what Palmer was doing there.

    At least Verstappen has had his regular collision out the way this weekend.
     
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  10. BrightLampShade

    BrightLampShade Well-Known Member
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    It was foretold

     
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  11. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    Vettel may have an engine problem.
     
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  12. Number 1 Jasper

    Number 1 Jasper Well-Known Member

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    Ferrari say precautionary engine change , no grid penalty .
     
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  13. BrightLampShade

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    Not as well practiced as McLaren

     
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  14. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    They could do with an engine penalty here. Get pole and start next to Hamilton in a faster car.
     
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  15. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    Serious sweat patches going on Steve jones
     
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  16. BrightLampShade

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    And to add to the drama... It's looking a bit threatening for rain.
     
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  17. Number 1 Jasper

    Number 1 Jasper Well-Known Member

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    I can only assume that because the other engine didn't actually break , they are well within the rules ?

    Ignore that . Brundle saying it's because they have not changed more than 4 of anything .
     
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  18. Number 1 Jasper

    Number 1 Jasper Well-Known Member

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    Hope so .
     
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  19. Number 1 Jasper

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    Vettel saying he thinks he has no turbo .
     
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  20. Big Ern

    Big Ern Lord, Master, Guru & Emperor

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    yeah, not looking good for the championship. They look like they've got him out, but how long for?


    Edit: nope, that's it, WDC over.
     
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