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Grand Prix thread ROLEX BELGIAN GRAND PRIX 2022 - SPA

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by ched999uk, Aug 25, 2022.

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Who will cross the line first?

Poll closed Aug 27, 2022.

  1. Max Verstappen

    1 vote(s)
    8.3%

  2. Charles Leclerc

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. Lewis Hamilton

    4 vote(s)
    33.3%

  4. Carlos Sainz

    4 vote(s)
    33.3%

  5. Sergio Perez

    2 vote(s)
    16.7%

  6. George Russell

    1 vote(s)
    8.3%

  7. Lando Norris

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  8. Fernando Alonso

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  9. Daniel Ricciardo

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  10. Any Other

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. SgtBhaji

    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

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    I did... Didn't work.... I think my backing Charlie for the title out jinxed all other jinxes.
     
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  2. eddie_squidd

    eddie_squidd Well-Known Member

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    So Red Bull’s secret weapon isn’t aero or power or Max, they have just figured out a way to neutralise the Bhaji curse.
     
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  3. SgtBhaji

    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

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    Clever bastards those RBR lot. :)
     
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  4. eddie_squidd

    eddie_squidd Well-Known Member

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    Was hoping George might stick it on the podium at the end but he’s dropped back a bit now.
     
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  5. SgtBhaji

    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

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    Yeah. Looks like it's not happening.
     
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  6. moreinjuredthanowen

    moreinjuredthanowen Mafiosi

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    Are every merc engined team suffering the same aero issue?

    The funny thing here.

    Ferrari doing badly. Haas hanging round the back. Engine doesn't suit track

    Russel is doing quite well here holding off the ferrari of le clerc but just doesn't have the car to pass sainz. He's firmly 4th which is good but if it was that good an engine surely the ferrari is there for taking today?

    This looks a procession second half of season down to the inevitable so I'm looking for something midfield to entertain for rest of season.
     
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  7. SgtBhaji

    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

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    Oh Ferrari....
     
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  8. SgtBhaji

    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

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    That could have become disaster... Sheesh.
     
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    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

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    Well... That was an impressive drive from Max. Other than that, kinda meh race.
     
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  10. Mark Blow

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    Even on softs Charles couldn’t get fastest lap on the last lap, still 6/10ths slower than Max.
     
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  11. ched999uk

    ched999uk Well-Known Member

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    How can ferrari keep making so many bad strat calls?
    They/Charles risked a couple of points for a potential 1 extra. It wasn't worth the risk!
    They either need new software or new strat people. They can't keep on making stupid calls!
     
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  12. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    5 sec pen for charles
     
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  13. moreinjuredthanowen

    moreinjuredthanowen Mafiosi

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    Wow ferrari.

    Wow.

    Sigh.

    Just start firing and hiring for next season in the strategy team.
     
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  14. SgtBhaji

    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

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    That was such a pointless risk...

    Red Bull, can absolutely read a race, make excellent strat calls and are capable of making opponents react. Ferrari shake a magic 8 ball and hope for the best.
     
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  15. Number 1 Jasper

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    Team radio - Norris
    Norris - I am beginning to struggle quite a bit.

    Engineer - It is too late for plan G.
     
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  16. ched999uk

    ched999uk Well-Known Member

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    Does make you wonder how many plans they start the race with?
     
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  17. SgtBhaji

    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

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    Honestly... I am beyond despair with Ferrari. It's a bloody calamity. How can they be this ridiculously and consistently bad? It's just a bloody mess.
     
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  18. Mark Blow

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    Run by Italians
     
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  19. Mark Blow

    Mark Blow Well-Known Member

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    Was there any Safety cars for Lewis to take advantage of at Brazil compared to here for Max.
     
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  20. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    Yes...
     
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