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Official Not606 Russian GP Chat and Predictions

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by EternalMSC, Oct 6, 2014.

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New Circuit Which Driver?

Poll closed Oct 10, 2014.
  1. HAMILTON

    67.7%
  2. ROSBERG

    29.0%
  3. RICCIARDO

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    0.0%
  4. VETTEL

    3.2%
  5. ALONSO

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  6. BOTTAS

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    0.0%
  7. BUTTON

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  8. HULKENBERG

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  9. MASSA

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  10. PEREZ

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  11. OTHER: PLEASE STATE

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. BrightLampShade

    BrightLampShade Well-Known Member
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    Would it be inappropriate to suggest Max Verstappen?
     
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  2. TomTom94

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    Even with the whole "we're all in this together" aspect, I can't see Ferrari being happy with their young driver being replaced with one of Red Bull's.
     
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  3. DHCanary

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    Does he have a superlicense? I thought FP1 mileage was part of acquiring one.

    On Russian customs laws, I've read that it's something to do with getting parts approved for import which takes time, not the actual movement of parts. So parts made after the Suzuka race wouldn't have got approval, but older spares in the UK factory could make it to Sochi.
     
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  4. SgtBhaji

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    All this customs just on the off chance that Marussia are smuggling in parts for a spy drone to snoop on the leaders of the motherland?
     
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  5. EternalMSC

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    Since Sunday I can't even go without think about Jules once in a while, don't know about everybody else.
     
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  6. RoadRunner

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    Yeah, I know the feel mate. Just glad they didn't show the crash live or I'd probably be thinking about it a lot more. That's what happened when I saw Simoncelli's accident.

    On a somewhat lighter note, I've gone against the grain and voted for Nico. He's due a good race.
     
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  7. EternalMSC

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    I can see someone different from Hamilton winning this because something spicy happening is due, just don't want to bet on it though.
     
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  8. JonnyBaws

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    Looks like a cross between COA and Yas Marina circuit, Hamilton's got a decent record at both, if he adapts just as quick to this circuit as those others, he could very well win here too...
     
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  10. DHCanary

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    If they want to and can get another chassis together, perhaps Petrov could make a single race appearance? He had rich supporters and it's the inaugural Russian GP, so could help Marussia financially whilst offering a reasonably experienced pair of hands for a weekend. I think running one car is more likely though.
     
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  11. EternalMSC

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    Heidfeld or Di Resta perhaps, but Petrov seems a good idea.
     
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  12. BrightLampShade

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    Going to be two independent DRS zones.

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  13. Eat Sleep Watch F1 Repeat

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    I really dislike the look of turn 3, the track itself looks like will be a nightmare for the tyres. I can see Williams and Mercedes fighting for the podium with Red Bull and Mclaren just behind.
     
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  14. JonnyBaws

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    Ever since the success of turn 8 at Turkey (lovely track BTW), Tilke appears to be adding a similar corner to all his new tracks!
     
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  15. Eat Sleep Watch F1 Repeat

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    With little success
     
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  16. DHCanary

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    Marussia are definitely preparing two cars for Sochi:

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  17. RoadRunner

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  18. TomTom94

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    Rossi is going to be racing in Bianchi's place, it seems:

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  19. Mrcento

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    Rossi has been registered but it is not sure if they will race with both cars. They could well just run with Chilton. They have been given permission by the FIA to do whatever they see fit with the second car.
     
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  20. DHCanary

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    Damn tight pit entry:

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