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I guess we will have to wait to see what the stewards say.

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That's what l hear.

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Personally, Hamilton was at fault which I heard lots of other pundits say. However, the stewards have given no penalties to either, hope Rosberg responds in kind next race.

Well done young Verstappen.

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I reckon there was an interview without coffee!!!!

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Well Rosberg was in the wrong engine mode, thus slower than Hamilton and left a gap the Hamilton took, but Rosberg pulled into him.

So technically his fault.

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http://www.skysports.com/f1/news/240...crash-analysed

This makes intresting reading, watch the video in the report.

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Another explanation>-

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/...ment_124484991

In this report there is a section of interest:-

I have to say though that after Hamilton had made the good start to keep in front he moved over to the left too quickly and made it easy for Rosberg to pass him in the first place.

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Diabolical stuff from Rosberg. Can't understand all the whinging with him if he absolutely bottles races to increase his lead. He made no attempt today to actually race and seemed content to attempt to ward Hamilton off rather than gun it for a win. Hamilton showed why he's never out of it, risked his car in every corner after getting let past the miserable Rosberg. I've seen Rosberg pull out a wet race masterclass before so there's no excuse for today.

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Lewis showed today why he is one of the greats..

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There is an excuse, it's called team orders. Absolutely disgusting they are still part of the sport.

That's all I'm saying on the matter.

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Ros was just too slow, Lewis still would have got past on a pitstop.

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l wonder what you will say on this matter.:D:D

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/formula1/36335992

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Nothing that won't get me banned.

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It looks like Rosberg is feeling the heat in the kitchen in these last few weeks.

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And of course his teammate driving into his wheels has nothing to do with it.

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No blame can be put at Hamilton for that in my unbiased opinion

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Yes, it wasn't Lewises fault obviously and I am unbiased too.

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Hamilton really needs to practice starts, haven't seen a single good one this season!

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Oh dear!
Pity Rosberg got the lap in before the red, otherwise it would have been a truly steaming Q3 restart.

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Although it was LHs fault the sun looked like it was in his eyes at a critical point, and he just taped the wall.

I think there are going to be a lot of waved yellows,safety cars, a I won't be suprised if there's a Red or two.

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I think we would all have put a few quid on at least one Safety Car...

Shame it wasn't the exiting race promised. the circuit looks great and there are some really interesting camera angles as well. I hope this place has a future on the calendar.

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Some cameras could not move as it would show the Presidential Palace which is not allowed.

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Naturally it was a very cautious race for most. I enjoyed that track and it defenitely needs a full time place. Just need the drivers to get to grips with it before we get some proper racing.

The rule blocking teams advising drivers for car issues is nonsense. That's quite an incredibly stupid rule. Affected Hamilton and was it Kimi too? I wouldn't want anyone stuck in limbo because of daft regulations. Happy to see a more open title race but I don't trust Rosberg to not pull another Monaco soon.

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Nice to see a different leader for a change.

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I wonder, would the radio ban have prevented them giving a setting by pit board?

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I see a pattern

LH has car issues NR wins

LH doesn't have car issues NR gets owned ;)

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Wow that was exhilarating.:D:D

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/formula1/36471429

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Yet again Rosburg crashes into Hamilton.

Rosburg need to be disqualified.

The fans let themselves down for booing Hamilton when Rosburg was 100% Rosburgs fault.

Rosburg is being investigated for causing a crash and driving with a badly damaged car.

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Yes there is no doubt that it was Rosburg's fault.

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Never want to see people punished but that was an awful bit of driving by Rosberg.

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Actually. He literally made no attempt to make that turn. Everything that happened there was intentional and Nico's comments did nothing but confirm it and likely land him guilty already. Its yet another case of Rosberg being unable to shake off Hamilton any time he's in front and again throwing the dummy out and evidently trying just about anything to make sure Hamilton can't pass... Rather than you know.. Being faster and more precise, racing I think they call it.

Said it earlier in the season at Monaco in which he was so slow he was backing everyone up and never really have a reason for what he was doing besides lapping like a Nissan leaf.

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Bull excrement. That's all I'm saying.

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Now where are those rose tinted glasses when l need them.;)

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After watching the video it was obvious it was Rosbergs fault as he made no attempt to make the turn, anyone that sides with Rosberg must be biased.

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He's the only German I'll side with. In case you haven't noticed by now, I can hold a grudge for a LONG time.

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Hamilton has been called to the steward.


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From BBC F1 feed

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Yes l think we have noticed that.:D

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From twitter



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What a crock of carp



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He basically gets away with cheating

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Karma for Hamilton taking him out a few races ago and getting away with it.

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Rosberg has the nerve to blame Lewis for crashing into him. :O

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Not the same at all, you can watch from the in car HAM steers but drifts wide, today ROS just plain didnt steer, the aerial shot shows him far away from the apex and racing line he's in the next postcode !

The fact he got a slap from the stewards must count for something....

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yet again the cheat gets away with it (rosberg), he didn't even try and turn in lewis gave him well enough room i have not liked rosberg since he cheated in Monaco.

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Lauda has finally admitted Nico is to blame.

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Now l wonder what Mark thinks of that?.

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Here is a fan view of Rosberg running Hamilton off the road with no attempt to take the corner, he should get a ban for this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4LZK5Ko0OU

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Nothing surprising then. Did ask after Monaco, how long it'd be before Rosberg pulled off another shocker.

I thought he was one if the best rain hit drivers but he's showing himself as a truly awful driver from the lead when he's actually got someone to race. Its easy to give credit when he's 40 seconds ahead. Completely different story when he's pressured. See Monaco and how slow he was. I refuse to believe it was the car and was rather him trying to back up the faster Hamilton.

Not seen him do anything like this though. I'd love to have just called it an accident but all the evidence says its completely deliberate. Its dangerous for a team and another incident could see Rosberg dropped for a younger driver. Giving Mercedes a clear run each year.

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I wonder who the unfortunate bloke was that managed to get that quote. Lauda has become somewhat of a tool when it comes to these incidents.

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Hamilton wins British Grand Prix..:cleader::cleader:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/formula1/36001244

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First driver to win 3 times in a row at Silversone.

Rosberg under investigation for receiving messages when he had a gearbox issue.

No talking between Nico & Lewis, but Lewis did talk to Max about being overtaken by Nico.

As expected Nico got some Boos, but nowhere near like Lewis did last week.

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The investigation is over being told go through 7 to 8, which is not allowed.

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Pretty silly rule anyway.

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Still waiting for a decision.

I guess it takes longer to work out how NOT to give Nico a penalty than to give one.

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Still waiting

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The stewards have spoken

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Total BS. Not a good day at all.

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But it was a golden day for British sport and that's certainly something to celebrate in my humble opinion..

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Rosberg has signed to stay at Mercedes until the end of 2018.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/36864370

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Excellent, hopefully this means someone else will be off at the end of the season.

I've been asked why I don't like Hamilton, and here are a few reasons.

1. He's way too arrogant for his own good
2. I don't think he is that good a driver, merely driving for the right team at the right time
3. I don't like the way he has treated Nicole Scherzinger
4. Main one, I don't like him because of dumping all over Stevenage

You can disagree with me if you want, but I won't be changing my mind anytime soon. Apologies.

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You don't have to change your mind Mark but rest assured nor will we..:D

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I do, you wont, I wont. But HAM has binned it in P2 at Hungary already :(

Let6s enjoy the rest of the season where we will see HAM beat ROS. ROS is fast no doubt there, I just don't see him being as good at Racing as HAM.

Enjoy

:D

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LH is signed up for a few years more ;)

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I wish, but both contracts expire at the end of 2018.

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Rosberg more likely to extend beyond then. German driver more likely to sign with the German team.

Wonder what effect Brexit would have on likes of Hamilton?

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Diddly squat Mark.

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I would also say him being German makes no difference, it will be down to which driver gives the best results, which is seen as better advertising for the team and whether they want to stay or not if offered an extension after 2018.

In my opinion LH is by far the better driver and judging by the last 5 races where he has removed Rosbergs lead i fully expect him to win the championship again this year unless he makes mistakes or his car goes pear shaped and Rosbergs doesn't.

Only time will tell i guess.

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Qualifying looks so dangerous in all the rain, not sure if it is because i am watching it on Kodi in SD or not.

Edit....

Red flagged.

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Please tell me how you can get pole on a lap where you had to ease off because of double waved yellows?

So yet again Nico is gifed a pole.

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Pfft, sour grapes. You wouldn't be moaning other way around would you?

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Everyone is entitled to moan like we all do in this thread, but Homer has a point the yellow flag was waving for Rosberg too.

It is a shame LH got caught by the crash because it would almost certainly of been the pole lap as he was 0.35 secs ahead in the first sector then his previous best and 0.4 ahead of Rosberg.

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Rosberg now being investigated for possibly not slowing enough for the caution flag as he set a fastest sector time under the caution.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/36876625

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The stewards have now decided Rosberg slowed enough so gets to keep pole position.

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HUMBUG!

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And humbug to you yet again.:D:D

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/formula1/36688091

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:( :( :(

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Drab race. Was no Race at the end thanks to back markers holding up both Mercedes. They were pretty close to each other throughout but again that blue flag ignoring made sure both Mercedes never got the chance to race each other. Hamilton lost a second on Guttierez, Rosberg lost that gained second a lap later by being held up.

Just unfortunate to run into lapped cars in the last 15 laps.

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Great result.

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The best result

I love how the Ferrari guys swore the most.

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Guess it looks different on camera but it looked like Vestappen swerved all over in front Kimi and left him with no chance with that contact.

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Great day for arrogant ******s, hope he chokes on the champagne.

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Lol you really have it in for him, hes not arrogant at all.

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If I wouldn't get banned, I'd go full throttle on him.

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Get a grip mate and go and do something productive rather than hating on people all the time .. lewis hamilton, Andy murry, Ronaldo bla bla bla

Your one of these dudes that's constantly got a black cloud hanging over them :(

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Wasn't the most exciting race in the world abut a calm measured race by HAM. Did just enough to win whilst minimizing the stress on engine and gearbox.

My only concern is that this measured driving with the field close by is he is vulnerable to one locked brake or half spin. I would love to seen a true flat out lights to flag race really see these cars stretch their legs rather than having to constantly manage the tyres and engine.

ROS is a fast driver for sure, just not convinced is a match for HAM as a RACING driver.

:D

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Come on Lewis , the best driver ln F1

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:D:D:D

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Good result the best driver won, Rosberg doesn't stand a chance now this season in my opinion with Lewis's current form.

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:mad::mad::mad::mad:

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Why doesn't Nico walk his dog?

Because he can't hold a lead :D

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I see Nico forgot what a steering wheel is for yet again.

The cracks are growing #TeamLH

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Another measured race from HAM, showing his class now. Red Bull are going to take the fight to the three pointed star after the summer break.

:D

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Rosberg had his chance earlier in the season but he failed to build on it when Hamilton was struggling with his car.

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Yeah I think the Red Bull's are going to get in the way of the regular Merc one two. any sort of issue and you will be fourth at least. VET wasn't that far behind either.

ROS is quick but seems to struggle if he isn't in the lead.....

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Or gets run off the track by his teammate, or given stupid penalties for nothing or they manufacture a car problem.

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No:nono: , no:nono: . no:nono:.

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Oh dear mark, such a hater, i thought you said you wouldnt do this again this year?

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I apologise, was feeling low when I posted that. Made a bit of a fool of myself yesterday and was still smarting when I posted.

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Look Mark it takes all sorts on this forum and you are entitled to your view just as much as anybody else.:)

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OK,

Olympics been and gone.

Back to F1 this weekend. Any predictions from you ?

My thoughts;

HAM will postpone engine penalty until Monza
ROS will nick pole
HAM will half spin in the first five laps
Red Bulls will push ROS hard
Ferrari wont have woken up after summer break
Weather will interfere
HAM will win..........

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Glad I didn't go to Ladbrookes with own preidcitions....

Good result for HAM though. ROS really didnt look happy and was booed again.


Other bookmakers are available ;)

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Rosberg got booed as the fans wanted Max.

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Jenson Button announces he will take a break from F1 in 2017.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/37268226

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Which means Williams could pay him what he wants.

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Williams said the other day they're not interested now due to his dithering, hopefully that could change, although he is still employed by Mclaren as an ambassador for 2 years and could actually race for them in 2018 although i think that unlikely.

Bad start for LH at Monza dropping to 6th i hope he can still win but i won't hold my breath.

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Rosberg only wins when Lewis has problems.

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Yes that is often the case.

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l am sure our revered resident of this said thread might share a differing view though on matters.;)

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More important things on my mind today/yesterday than the F1 I'm afraid. Past caring about anything right now.

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I was a fan of his dad and really want to like ROS but I can't think of a single race where he has really had to work for it and win without hitting someone.

If Spa was going to be the race HAM looked back on and said that's where I won the championship he could look back at Monza and say that's where I lost it.....

Roll on the next race