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F1 2016: German GP - Hockenheim (July 31)
Fri 29 July – Sun 31 July 2016 GROSSER PREIS VON DEUTSCHLAND
German GP Tyre Allocation Fri 29 July – Sun 31 July 2016 Practice 1 Fri 10:00 (Local)| Fri 4:00 AM EST | Fri 1:00 AM PST Practice 2 Fri 14:00 (Local)| Fri 8:00 AM EST | Fri 5:00 AM PST Practice 3 Sat 11:00 (Local)| Sat 5:00 AM EST | Sat 2:00 AM PST Qualifying Sat 14:00 (Local)| Sat 8:00 AM EST | Sat 5:00 AM PST NBCSN Race Sun 14:00 (Local)| Sun 8:00 AM EST | Sun 5:00 AM PST NBCSN |
07-29-2016, 06:54 AM | #2 |
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Man, how I miss the old Hockenheimring!
That track had a unique character, a perfect mix of 3 full throttle "Autobahn" sections, then coming out of the forest, entering that glorious stadium. Not Spa, Monza or Silverstone but the old Hockenheimring was my favorite track.
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Tweaks to wet safety car starts and red flag rules
This is overkill...and killing the sport!
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Lewis and Mercedes thinking about taking a twin engine penalty in one race weekend after the summer break.
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I was watching/listening to the replay of FP2 today and the NBCSN commentators were talking about a lack of attendance at the German GP despite there being 4 German drivers on the grid along with Mercedes at the top of the championship points. It's an example of how far F1 has dropped over the years and how the changes in rules/regulations/cars are turning fans off. They also mentioned that the cheapest grand stand tickets on race day are EUR 295.00 which translates to ~USD 330.00 at today's rates. That's just insane! How do race organizers expect people to afford this when spectators still have to pay for transportation, lodging, and food?! |
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A Mercedes front-row and the lead of the championship up for grabs. What could possibly go wrong?
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Normally I just cannot stand Rosberg, but I'd like to see more aggressive moves!
But I think Rosberg needs to improve his racecraft. He cannot just keep doing the same move like Austria. His intention was good, dive into the last moment, thus missing the apex, but I think he could've done more cleaner. If he could've adjust his technique, dive into the corner (brake a bit earlier than he does now), aim for the late apex, but leave just enough room for opponent. Or turn in the corner together with the opponent, then slightly push him out at the corner exit when he was ahead. We've seen a lot dancing and overtaking at the hairpin, and ROS was the only one who received the penalty. His move against MAX and HAM in Austria just looked desperate and a bit clumsy IMO. He can't just radio claim "Oh I went full lock" and thinking the stewards in 2016 can allow that. Keep in mind stewards now are expecting overtaking like a ballet dancing, not wheel banging in the good old days.
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Lewis on his way to become a true F1 legend. 49th win!
2 more wins and he equals the record of the great Professor Prost. Surely unstoppable for a fourth WC title.
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Lewis put on a clinic today. Amazing start and great race management. The team was fantastic with his pit stops with a 2.1s stop being his quickest mark.
Rosberg was doomed from the start after being blitzed by HAM, RIC, and VES. His race craft is increasingly spotty and he seems desperate and forces everything. Not driving like a champion.
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Just about inevitable, I'm afraid. Not because I dislike Lewis, but was hoping Nico would make a stand this year.
Lewis is a true generational talent. Absolutely dominate in race context with this car, and he knows it. So does Nico. Somewhat regrettable that Nico has now signed on for an extension given his pending subservience... Would have loved to have seen if ALO or VET had anything for HAM.
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Once the engine penalties start adding up anything could happen. It would be a shame if HAM lost the championship because of pending grid penalties.
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That nonsense today with VES was ridiculous and screamed of panic. The team did him no favors during his 5 second penalty. Was that perhaps a message that he needs to clean up his act? Blatantly longer than 5 seconds.
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I love that Radio Ga-Ga is back.
"Who do you intend to undercut?" VES pits "Nevermind stay out"
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The rumor is Mercedes will take two engine penalties at Spa when they get back from summer break. So Lewis will have two fresh engines for the remaining 9 races. He will get 40 grid spot penalty and start from the back in Spa. But the grid penalties no longer carry over to the next race, he will then be able to fight for pole at the following race.
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I'd thought someone would time and instruct them to get on with it at 6 second mark or so. I think they waited a bit longer to avoid further penalty for something trivial. Like 4.95 seconds by FIA scruitneering.
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"There's no one to undercut".
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Stop watch failure. LOL!!!
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A very boring race. The excitement at turn one declined steadily lap after lap with the exception of Nico Maldonado's game of chicken with Ves. Ferrari is struggling. We'll see if anything changes after the break - not likely.
I wonder if the sport is also struggling in general. Nico's poor reaction to pressure seems similar to F1's flailing about in terms of changing rules. Qualifying formats? Radios? Track limits? Penalties? Some of the reasons being given seem half baked at best. Drivers going directly to Charlie, teams going directly to Bernie. It doesn't sound like well tuned machine. Perhaps attendance, ratings and sponsorships are not looking so good.
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