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Post by Trident on Jan 20, 2016 23:18:35 GMT
For those who stick with free to air TV, Channel 4 will be broadcasting the Bahrain, Spanish, European, British, Hungarian, Belgium, Italian, Malaysian, Mexican & Abu Dhabi Grand Prix races live with the remainder exclusively live on Sky Sports. I take it C4 won't be showing highlights of the other races? It's the same deal as with the BBC previously. |
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Post by YY13VKP on Feb 8, 2016 22:17:47 GMT
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Post by YY13VKP on Mar 20, 2016 11:07:56 GMT
F1 has started today with Nico Rosberg winning the Australian Grand Prix ahead of Hamilton and Vettel. It was an exciting race, unlike last year's Australian Grand Prix. Haas scored on their debut and there was a big accident between Alonso and Gutierrez which brought out the red flag. Both were unhurt. I am looking forward to see what will happen in Bahrain in 2 weeks time!
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Post by YY13VKP on Nov 13, 2016 21:00:36 GMT
Suprised this thread has had no use since the start of the season!
Anyway, after Hamilton's win in Brazil, the final race in Abu Dhabi is a must see. Hamilton vs Rosberg in the desert!
i actually can't believe it's the end of the season already!
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Post by T.R. on Nov 16, 2016 23:21:55 GMT
Suprised this thread has had no use since the start of the season! Anyway, after Hamilton's win in Brazil, the final race in Abu Dhabi is a must see. Hamilton vs Rosberg in the desert! i actually can't believe it's the end of the season already! As much as I'd like Hamilton to win again, I think Rosberg has it in the bag. That said, he deserves it at last. |
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Post by YY13VKP on Nov 26, 2016 23:27:26 GMT
Lewis Hamilton takes pole for the duel in the desert, but I really hope he converts this into the win, something happens to Nico and he wins the championship. In less than 24 hours time, a world champion will be crowned.
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Post by YY13VKP on Nov 27, 2016 15:04:23 GMT
NICO ROSBERG IS THE 2016 FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPION! After 21 races, a second place finish in today's race has earned him his first title, despite Hamilton backing him up. Congratulations Nico!
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Post by Paul on Nov 28, 2016 21:21:20 GMT
Personally I thought Hamilton's disregard and disrespect for his team was disgusting. I'd like to see Mercedes give him a one race suspension
But I'm absolutely delighted that Nico Rosberg is the 2016 World Champion. I've been a fan of his since day one and it's fantastic to see him fulfil the potential he has shown since that first race in Bahrain in 2006
Is he as good as Hamilton? No. Did he maximise every opportunity this year? Yes and that's why he is World Champion
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Post by John tuthill on Nov 28, 2016 21:37:25 GMT
Personally I thought Hamilton's disregard and disrespect for his team was disgusting. I'd like to see Mercedes give him a one race suspension But I'm absolutely delighted that Nico Rosberg is the 2016 World Champion. I've been a fan of his since day one and it's fantastic to see him fulfil the potential he has shown since that first race in Bahrain in 2006 Is he as good as Hamilton? No. Did he maximise every opportunity this year? Yes and that's why he is World Champion As much as I admire Hamilton's genius, I'd lose no sleep if they sacked him |
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Post by Paul on Nov 28, 2016 21:43:31 GMT
As much as I admire Hamilton's genius, I'd lose no sleep if they sacked him They won't sack him - far too much money invested in him. A one race suspension would send a message; a fine would be completely irrelevant - they couldn't fine him enough to make a difference to him |
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Post by John tuthill on Nov 28, 2016 22:13:53 GMT
As much as I admire Hamilton's genius, I'd lose no sleep if they sacked him They won't sack him - far too much money invested in him. A one race suspension would send a message; a fine would be completely irrelevant - they couldn't fine him enough to make a difference to him I agree. He's done himself no favours though with his churlish attitude after the race. Vettel got it right.  |
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Post by john on Nov 28, 2016 23:31:08 GMT
In terms of Lewis, most have agreed that they understand why he did it and that they would do the same so from that point I think it's done. Its no worse than a football team planting 11 players in defence or a cricket team bowling awkwardly to stop batsmen hitting 6s. Basically, tactical racing and I think the team were wrong to get involved on this occasion. It was all about Nico and Lewis, not the team.
As for Rosberg, I'd put him in the same bracket as Button, in the right place at the right time. If Vettel could drive his Ferrari, Alonso and a better Honda engine (which I don't think is far off actually), if Lewis didn't have the engine problems that he has had all season, then Rosberg wouldn't be champion and that, however you want look at it, is a fact. I would even rate Riciardo and Verstappen (clearly) as much, much better drivers just an inferior car. 2017 will hopefully equal the playing field a bit.
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Post by Paul on Nov 29, 2016 18:07:18 GMT
In terms of Lewis, most have agreed that they understand why he did it and that they would do the same so from that point I think it's done. Its no worse than a football team planting 11 players in defence or a cricket team bowling awkwardly to stop batsmen hitting 6s. Basically, tactical racing and I think the team were wrong to get involved on this occasion. It was all about Nico and Lewis, not the team Mercedes wanted to win the race and score a 1-2 finish. Given Vettel's pace at the end of the race both of those objectives were in danger. The football and cricket analogies aren't really valid because in the cases you cite it would be a manager or captain ordering the players to play like that. A more valid analogy would be Real Madrid playing with eleven men behind the ball but Cristiano Ronaldo continually running off up field trying to score the goal that wins him the Golden Boot What Hamilton did was disobey a direct instruction from a superior. In any walk of life that deserves disciplinary action and it doesn't matter if Hamilton was fighting for individual glory |
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Post by SILENCED on Nov 29, 2016 18:12:48 GMT
In terms of Lewis, most have agreed that they understand why he did it and that they would do the same so from that point I think it's done. Its no worse than a football team planting 11 players in defence or a cricket team bowling awkwardly to stop batsmen hitting 6s. Basically, tactical racing and I think the team were wrong to get involved on this occasion. It was all about Nico and Lewis, not the team Mercedes wanted to win the race and score a 1-2 finish. Given Vettel's pace at the end of the race both of those objectives were in danger. The football and cricket analogies aren't really valid because in the cases you cite it would be a manager or captain ordering the players to play like that. A more valid analogy would be Real Madrid playing with eleven men behind the ball but Cristiano Ronaldo continually running off up field trying to score the goal that wins him the Golden Boot What Hamilton did was disobey a direct instruction from a superior. In any walk of life that deserves disciplinary action and it doesn't matter if Hamilton was fighting for individual glory Basically the team was saying give up on the only chance for winning what you have been trying to achieve all year. No the team order was wrong, you can't ask someone to do that, Mercedes dropped a clanger. Constructor title and drivers 1/2 was safe. What they were asking him to do was outrageous. Surely it should be Lewis asking does he really have the full support of Mercedes behind him for next season after they tried to pull a stunt like this. |
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Post by Paul on Nov 29, 2016 20:19:24 GMT
As far as Mercedes are concerned they had won both titles; it doesn't matter to them which driver is World Champion. Their concern was finishing 1-2 in the race and Hamilton's actions put that in jeopardy. Hamilton is employed by Mercedes and shouldn't be going into business for himself - he drives for the team. That's how winning F1 teams have worked for many, many years. If Hamilton doesn't like that then either quit F1 or set up his own team and try to win under his own terms
I have to say, I'd love to see the reaction had the roles been reversed. Hamilton fans would want Rosberg's head on a spike outside Brackley
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