Central Asian Grand Prix thread

27 May 2016

A new track is always exciting. It's unique, with a touch of Adelaide. Lots of criticism from the elder drivers. Only 10 cars finished the GP2 feature race on Saturday. It should be an interesting weekend, let's hope, for the right reasons. Rosberg needs to stop the rot to avoid his 9 point lead being completely overturned, and smarting from turn 2 in Montreal, he'll be taking no prisoners. With a 2.1km-long straight, will the Mercedes powered cars dominate? Or will Ferrari's recent upgrade keep them in with a shout. From Friday, the former appears more likely.

comment by King 'arry (U7920)

posted on 12/6/16

Red Bull have cost Ricciardo three times today. First by not being stronger with Verstappen who was clearly slowing him down. Second by leaving him out a lap too long in the first stint, trapping him behind Kimi. Third by forgetting how to put a wheel on a car in the second stop.

comment by Chelseamf™®© (U1677)

posted on 12/6/16

Nico

comment by Chelseamf™®© (U1677)

posted on 12/6/16

Verstappen

comment by Chelseamf™®© (U1677)

posted on 16/6/16

https://twitter.com/Gianludale27/status/743433088013901824

Turns 8,9,10,11,12,13.

https://twitter.com/Gianludale27/status/743437517068853248

14,15,16,17

Changes made to make Baku track more narrow, pit-lane looks a right challenge amongst above corners.
Very little margin for error.
I'll be surprised If we don't see at least 2 crashes.

comment by ManUtdDaredevil (U9612)

posted on 17/6/16

comment by King 'arry (U7920)
posted 4 days, 12 hours ago
Hamilton ran Rosberg wide like in Austin last year. He had the line, but a bit pushy! No prisoners I guess since Barcelona!
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Yup, no more Mr Nice Guy. Nico got him in Australia too

comment by ManUtdDaredevil (U9612)

posted on 17/6/16

https://twitter.com/Gianludale27/status/743433088013901824

Turns 8,9,10,11,12,13.
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That's going to catch lots of folk out

comment by Chelseamf™®© (U1677)

posted on 17/6/16

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mv17suaccF0&feature=youtu.be

Full lap of medical car.

comment by Chelseamf™®© (U1677)

posted on 17/6/16

GP2 laying down some rubber.

comment by King 'arry (U7920)

posted on 18/6/16

Would love to see a Williams victory this weekend, for something different.