2017 Formula One Canadian Grand Prix

[Paul Jeffrey]

Bottas sniffing around the gearbox of Ocon for second, good test of the young drivers nerve with that Merc behind him

 

[Paul Jeffrey]

Kvyat now in points after good pass on KMAG for tenth.

 

[Paul Jeffrey]

Come on, we could do with another VSC or Safety Car now to close things up and give HAM something to do this afternoon.

 

[Paul Jeffrey]

Ocon under more pressure from Bottas in T1, just runs wide on corner exit and gives Bottas renewed hope. Seriously good job from the Force India driver.

 

[Paul Jeffrey]

Hello, Merc in pits, Hamilton makes first stop of the afternoon.

 

[Paul Jeffrey]

Solid stop, super soft tyre attached. Returns P1.

Ocon stops too, quick stop and rejoins behind teammate and RAI in P6

 

[Paul Jeffrey]

Vettel just 2.4 behind the second Force India and another 1.8 from his teammate

 

[Paul Jeffrey]

After stops Hamilton 9.4 in front, Bottas 12.7 up on RIC and Perez a further 2.2 adrift

 

[Paul Jeffrey]

Half distance !

 

[Paul Jeffrey]

Bit late but here it is anyway.. gains and losses after 30 laps (now on lap 35)

 

[Benutzername]

It definetely looks like McLaren would be super steong with Alonso and a Mercedes engine.

But no, they have Honda and : "i loose power in this setting"

 

[Paul Jeffrey]

After all stops bar Alonso complete:

1. HAM
2. BOT
3. RIC
4. PER
5. RAI
6. OCO
7. VET
8. ALO
9. HUL
10. KVY

 

[Paul Jeffrey]

But no, they have Honda and : "i loose power in this setting

They would be about the same as now with an old Cosworth DFV to be honest

 

[Paul Jeffrey]

Kimi in a pink sandwich at the moment, with pretty much an equidistant gap between Perez in front and Ocon behind.

 

[Paul Jeffrey]

Red Bull confirm battery issues to blame for Verstappen retirement. Big shame.

 

[Paul Jeffrey]

Appears that the damage sustained by Vettel in the Ferrari is larger than just a front wing. Could be some problems with the floor of his car. Not like it seems to be holding him back any

 

[Paul Jeffrey]

Stroll passes Palmer, now P14. Still not crashed. Result.

 

[Paul Jeffrey]

Hamilton wonders over radio if VET doing 2 stop, team thinks one stop will be the way to go. Will be interesting to see if the Ferrari can retain life in his boots at the closing stages of the race.

 

[Paul Jeffrey]

IF things stay as they are, Mercedes will overtake Ferrari in the constructors championship 222 points to 212 for the red cars.

 

[Paul Jeffrey]

After 41 entertaining laps things have now settled down somewhat. Ocon still in DRS range for RAI and Stroll close quarters with Grosjean. Nothing to exciting happening elsewhere as everyone looks to the long game with tyres