2014 Formula One Russian Grand Prix

[Tal]

Before the race began I was thinking to myself, "Nico is probably going to lock up massively in the first lap and Lewis will drive off as he usually does...". Unfortunately I was right.
I want him to win, but to be perfectly honest I don't think he's got the racecraft down. He's very close pace-wise, but every race, it's as if Lewis can go faster "On demand", while Nico just gives in to the pressure in a similar situation. Everytime they show that nifty little chart that shows the gap over a few laps, you know in who's favor it is.

 

[Milos]

Before the race began I was thinking to myself, "Nico is probably going to lock up massively in the first lap and Lewis will drive off as he usually does...". Unfortunately I was right.

Nice guess man!

 

[Connor Caple]

I was more interested in the race from 4th to 10th as usual in F1. The first three are normally decided quite early on these days.

As I commented in another thread - drop the stupid fuel regulations and let them RACE

"Petrov - Fuel is critical - repeat critical!"

Honestly, that's not what I want to hear deciding a race. If I want examples of fuel economy, I'll go drive a Kia and not go over 3,000rpm. I want to watch fast drivers find the best lines around a track without worrying about breaking fuel regulations.

Other race series still allow refuelling. They don't seem to die from handling the fuel lines

 

[Kjell Eilertsen]

Before the race began I was thinking to myself, "Nico is probably going to lock up massively in the first lap and Lewis will drive off as he usually does...". Unfortunately I was right.
I want him to win, but to be perfectly honest I don't think he's got the racecraft down. He's very close pace-wise, but every race, it's as if Lewis can go faster "On demand", while Nico just gives in to the pressure in a similar situation. Everytime they show that nifty little chart that shows the gap over a few laps, you know in who's favor it is.

He is fighting for the F1 world championship title for the first time in his life, that's a lot of pressure on him, pressure LH have had a few seasons to learn to cope with, and it shows really well on him that he has learnt and matured a lot over the last couple of years.

 

[Andy_J]

Good race for both of the Mercedes drivers. I enjoyed it.

 

[Pi_2R_0]

He is fighting for the F1 world championship title for the first time in his life, that's a lot of pressure on him, pressure LH have had a few seasons to learn to cope with, and it shows really well on him that he has learnt and matured a lot over the last couple of years.

I agree with you. The error in the first corner by Rosberg showed that.

 

[Joel]

Very happy for Lewis, Mercedes, Bottas and perhaps more than anything Button and McLaren!
But overall a snoozefest of a race, if I weren't extremely interested in racing I would have turned it off half way through I'm sure.

Nico? Last to 2nd and no recognition... 1st to 1st and....



This post sums up F1 2014 for me perfectly.

 

[Craig Renard]

Nico? Last to 2nd and no recognition... 1st to 1st and....



This post sums up F1 2014 for me perfectly.

Yea that Nico can't beat Lewis in a wheel to wheel

 

[Andy_J]

Nico? Last to 2nd and no recognition... 1st to 1st and....



This post sums up F1 2014 for me perfectly.

2nd is the first loser.

 

[Joel]

Yea that Nico can't beat Lewis in a wheel to wheel

That wasn't my point.... My point is being fair.

Answer this question and nothing else:

Did Hamilton impress you in Hungary or Germany?

 

[Gavin Hendley]

Nico? Last to 2nd and no recognition.

We saw the same thing in Hungary with Hamilton... it's the car plain a simple.
If Lewis looses this championship I will be giving Graig a lot of stick

 

[Joel]

We saw the same thing in Hungary with Hamilton... it's the car plain a simple.
If Lewis looses this championship I will be giving Graig a lot of stick

Fair play. New question:

Does 1st to 1st impress you more than 20th to 2nd? Just questions....

 

[Gavin Hendley]

Fair play. New question:

Does 1st to 1st impress you more than 20th to 2nd? Just questions....

20th -2nd other than a merc... then yes

 

[Joel]

Other than a merc... then yes

Really? 0 overtakes compared to 19 overtakes? Yeah... It's over-powered, but hey. You still have to go through the Maldonados....

 

[Andy_J]

You still have to go through the Mcaldonados....

Don't they sell burgers?

 

[Gavin Hendley]

What do you want me to say? am I impressed, not really, does it make Rosberg one of the best drivers? not really. I think Max Chilton could have done the same job in a merc if I'm honest. That's just my opinion.

 

[Andy_J]

I think Max Chilton could have done the same job in a merc if I'm honest. That's just my opinion.

Now that's just silly.

 

[Joel]

What do you want me to say? am I impressed, not really, does it make Rosberg one of the best drivers? not really. I think Max Chilton could have done the same job in a merc if I'm honest. That's just my opinion.

I don't want you to be impressed. This season has made me the black sheep and the one who doesn't agree with others. I just want people to see the both sides of the globe. That's what has pissed me off this season. Maybe next season will be better.... Who knows. I just want all drivers to be appreciated.

 

[Craig Renard]

That wasn't my point.... My point is being fair.

Answer this question and nothing else:

Did Hamilton impress you in Hungary or Germany?

Well he started from the pitlane he span on the outlap, it was mixed condititions on at tight twisty track his overtake on Vergne was great and beat his teamate to the podium even though he started from first,Germany was solid he should of had second but had a brainfade from button and lost a part of his wing. that was his fault of course but there was some great overtakes in those races from Lewis.

 

[Joel]

Well he started from the pitlane he span on the outlap, it was mixed condititions on at tight twisty track his overtake on Vergne was great and beat his teamate to the podium even though he started from first,Germany was solid he should of had second but had a brainfade from button and lost a part of his wing. that was his fault of course but there was some great overtakes in those races from Lewis.

Well, you can't always impress everybody.... Just respect everyone and I'll shut up