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No German grand prix this year.

And Sauber likely to pay Van Der Garde £10m to settle their dispute. I think Van Der Garde was right to do what he has done, but I do want to see Nasr stay in the car.

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And Alonso is driving in the McLaren simulator to try and get cleared for the next GP.

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Lewis Hamilton on Malaysian GP pole position after Rosberg block.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/32099506

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HUMBUG! If it has to be a Mercedes winner this season, then I am rooting for Rosberg. Will never cheer Hamilton on, bloody tax dodging arrogant person.

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Well at least we know that Mr Grumpy is alive and well this morning.:D

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Hehe nothing changes. :)

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Rosberg is as good as off. I don't think he'll amount to anything without a podium car though. It's a hard situation to be in, he has the fastest driver in F1 to deal with in fairness and the frustration must be boiling up inside. It all comes down to who's the better driver and it always was Hamilton. The only person worthy of racing Hamilton would probably be Alonso but we seen how that turned out, Alonso is another that spat his dummy out when he lost.

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Well most F1 drivers live there

http://www.streetdirectory.com/trave...ng_monaco.html

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Sebastian Vettel beats Lewis Hamilton to shock Malaysia win.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/32105968

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And Hamilton immediately has a go at the Mercedes team for wrong tyre choice. Er, you have a say as well surely? He needs to look at things like this and wonder why McLaren told him to sling his hook.

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Tyres can make one helluva difference.

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Yes, but what I'm saying is if Hamilton knew or thought the team were making a mistake, he should have spoke up BEFORE the tyre change. Not go along with it and then moan when it doesn't work.

Of course, he would have nothing to moan about if they tyre choice had worked.

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To be fair to him he questioned it over the radio, and was told that the only options left were scrub sets, so he was stuck with prime trying to make up the best part of twenty seconds against a car that had been strong in the long runs all weekend. If we're honest about it, Mercedes' strategy calls have cost Hamilton at the least a chance of getting close to Vettel today - I'm not sure it's really reasonable to expect a competitive champion to be happy about that sort of thing. On the basis of the body language on the podium I'd actually say Hamilton dealt with the defeat pretty well. Rosberg on the other hand ...

On another note I'm really liking Arrivebene a lot, and in spite of not being a Ferrari fan I have always quite liked Vettel. There has been something quite thrilling about the old prancing horse this weekend - especially in qualifying. The car looks stunning.

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You don't like Hamilton, we get it.

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Bizarre decision to run the options in Q1 - that's what left them short of those later

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Lewis Hamilton set to sign deal worth £27m a year this week..

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula-one/32124091

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Lewis Hamilton in pole position for tomorrow.:)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/32263632

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HUMBUG

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Now Mark sit down and count to ten and repeat after me "l am glad Lewis Hamilton won again today".:Yes::Yes:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/formula1/32049310

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Humbug humbug humbug humbug

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Apparently, Andy Murray will partner Lewis Hamilton next season.......;)

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At least then the BBC idiots would stop screwing with programming because everyone wants to watch Murray play. No they damn well don't. Shame it will never happen.

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I see Rosberg is still a whiny (expletive)

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Now stop upsetting the children Lewis :LOL:

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Rosberg needs a slap

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Normal service resumed. How boring was that. Anyone else think Merc are now running team orders? I couldn't work out why Rosberg was so reluctant to close the gap to Hamilton. I don't buy the argument that he didn't want to shred his tyres running in dirty air - if he wants to get past Hamilton he's first going to have to get close enough to do so. He's been noticeably ****ed off for most of the weekend - I think Ferrari's showing in Malaysia was enough for Mercedes to make it clear that the driver ahead at the first corner wins the race and the second placed guy runs interference.

And I think we're in for a pretty poor season as a result.

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Bib says it all for me.

Verstappen was good, not much else to say about this one. Roll on Bahrain.

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Rosberg's lost it - completely and utterly beaten himself. The Driver's Championship isn't even going to be close but, unless Rosberg sorts himself out, Ferrari might think they have a shot at the Constructor's title. Hamilton's on for a comfortable win here - Vettel won't want to get close to him for the same reason Rosberg didn't last week, Vettel was also complaining about his tyres shredding in dirty air. Unless Rosberg can get past Vettel at the start, the race will be for third between him and Raikkonen.

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As James May would say "Rosberg is a cook" :D

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I'm going to say it now - I think today is make or break for him. If he finishes fourth behind both Ferraris, which I think is likely, I think he's done. Multi-year contract or not, if Merc don't win the constructors championship then Rosberg's out, probably to be replaced by Alonso who must have some sort of get out clause at McLaren. Where that leaves Hamilton I don't know. I think Raikkonen is doing well enough to keep his place in the red car, and I can't see him wanting to play second fiddle to Vettel either, assuming he's right that Vettel has a number one clause. I could see him returning "home" before he finishes, though.

Really liking Sainz, Verstappen and Nasr this year.

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The rookies are shining, and I have some in my F1 dreamteam, and their points are doubled :D

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I wonder if Rosberg will moan again that Hamilton held him up despit being 5.8 seconds behind and the fact Kimi Raikkonen got past him on lap 56 :rolleyes:

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Well at least there is something to celebrate today.:cleader::cleader::cleader:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/formula1/32103299

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Bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaallllllllllllllll lllllsssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Are you alright Marky Mark?.:D

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Raikkonen was always going last him, brake trouble or not, and if Vettel hadn't messed up his own race he'd have been ahead of Kimi. And that's on a day when it might be thought that Rosberg drove well.

Hamilton's coming to Europe with about a 30 point lead already.

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Sad to see McLaren with no points - a club they share only with Manor/marussia

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Yes its a dark period for them currently but l am sure they will emerge back into the light in time.

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McLaren are improving each race and I think we will see further improvements by Spain. It's slow going but they will get there.

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I doubt it. McLaren are still in decline, they have been for some time. Button doesn't bring anything anyway, he's not capable of pushing a car to a top finish. Alonso and Hamilton could do that in average drives which both have done in the past. McLaren need to consider that this partnership with Honda is an absolute disaster and bite the bullet for this season giving the drivers a free season if you will.

Honda can say the speed is coming all they want but this was always on the cards for a first season back.

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I think that's very harsh. Button is a World Champion, scored more points than Hamilton during the three years that they had the same car and has looked every inch the equal of Alonso so far this season.

As far as the car goes I think it's only fair to say that it's clearly so tightly packed that once Honda get their act together it's obviously going to be good. As far as Honda goes they've won an awful lot of titles as an engine supplier in the past to be discounted now. The real issue is the fact that they came in a year after the regulations were changed and have been allowed to do less development than their competitors as a result.

I understand the frustrations - they are one of the biggest teams in the sport and, for Brits, THE team that should be able to go head to head with the likes of Ferrari and Merc (the current incarnation of Mercedes is the old BAR Honda/Brawn team, of course, but under different ownership!) - but that's precisely why they had to do something different, stop buying engines off of other people and become themselves a factory team again. It will take time to get back to the front but given everything we know about Ron, the team, Honda, the drivers and the fan base I really can't see who would seriously bet against them doing it.

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What do you think of McLarens new colour scheme, personally i like it it reminds me of the colour scheme i hacked into Formula 1 Grandprix on the Amiga donkeys years ago.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/at...1&d=1431014971

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/32611280

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So we get to watch the F1 qualifying on Sky 1 but then they give you 2 fingers and don't let you watch the race on Sunday?

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I'll watch it on Sky Sports F1 HD for you :D

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Cheers! i wouldn't pay for that just for 1 channel.

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We have a Tivo with Movies & Sports HD.

We don't even bother with BBCs coverage anymore.

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Looking good for me atm.

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Nico wins Lewis second, Vettel third.

I don't mind Lewis losing the odd race as it is not good for the sport if he wins everything.

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Yes exactly.

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Funny that they did not moan when they were winning.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/32688667

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Pathetic, Haven't they done this before? Spitting dummies out all the time because they haven't got a winning car. McLaren are in a far worse predicament and I don't see the same threat. It's funny they don't complain about how the top teams get the majority of the cash flow either, which is half the reason teams go bust or simply can't compete.

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I still have the old sky dish on the wall so I bought a decoder and connected it to the dish a few years ago. I tuned it to the old astra and I can now get lots of European channels, my wife wanted so that she can watch her German channels.

When F1 is not on the BBC I turn the tv on and go to the RTL Channel, if I don't want to listen to the German commentators, which is mostly rubbish at times, they never get excited, I then get radio 5 live on the ipad and listen on there, they are 2 or 3 seconds behind the actual race but it is ok.

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Red Bull say "Audi in or we are out"

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/32688667

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Day 1 of mid season testing at Barcelona:

1. Rosberg, Mercedes. 1:24.374, 146 laps
2. Ericsson, Sauber. 1:26.624, 98
3. Marcello, Ferrari. 1:26.648, 125
4. Kvyat, Red Bull. 1:26.904, 101
5. Maldonado, Lotus. 1:27.338, 60
6. Yelloly, Force India. 1:27.396, 109
7. Gasly, Toro Rosso. 1:27.639, 131
8. Massa, Williams. 1:27.911, 54
9. Turvey, McLaren. 1:28.542, 68

Current driver standings:

1. Hamilton, Mercedes - 111
2. Rosberg, Mercedes - 91
3. Vettel, Ferrari - 80
4. Raikkonen, Ferrari - 52
5. Bottas, Williams - 42
6. Massa, Williams - 39
7. Ricciardo, Red Bull - 25
8. Grosjean, Lotus - 16
9. Nasr, Sauber - 14
10. Sainz Jr., Toro Rosso - 8
11. Verstappen, Toro Rosso - 6
12. Hulkenberg, Force India - 6
13. Perez, Force India - 5
14. Ericsson, Sauber - 5
15. Kvyat, Red Bull - 5

McLaren, Manor and Maldonado from Lotus yet to score a point.

Constructors:

1. Mercedes - 202
2. Ferrari - 132
3. Williams - 81
4. Red Bull - 30
5. Sauber - 19
6. Lotus - 18
7. Toro Rosso - 14
8. Force India - 11

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I heard Alonso is not going to be at this test the scene of his accident?

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Understandable one would say.

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Gerhard Berger was talking about VAG at the weekend as well - and you'd think he'd know a bit about it. That said, I wouldn't always take what Marko says at face value.

As for Red Bull they might be coming across as a bunch of whingy moaners, but in fairness, Renault really haven't produced for them this season, if anything they've gone backwards. Maybe it's unprofessional, maybe it's whiny, but should they be happy about it?

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Day 2 of testing:

1. Palmer, Lotus. 1:26.080, 87 laps
2. Wehrlein, Mercedes. 1:26.497, 137
3. Gasly, Red Bull. 1:26.683, 75
4. Button, McLaren. 1:26.927, 100
5. Lynn, Williams. 1:26.967, 52
6. Ocon, Force India. 1:27.520, 94
7. Gutierrez, Ferrari. 1:27.930, 119
8. Sainz Jr., Toro Rosso. 1:27.997, 126
9. Marcello, Sauber. 1:28.829, 75

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Already confirmed news for next season:

TEAMS & DRIVERS:

Ferrari: Vettel (GER) & TBA
Force India: Perez (MEX) & TBA
Haas F1: TBA & TBA
McLaren: Alonso (ESP) & Button (GBR)
Mercedes: Rosberg (GER) & TBA
Red Bull: Ricciardo (AUS) & TBA
Toro Rosso: Verstappen (NED) & TBA

RACES CURRENTLY ON CALENDAR:

Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina
Grand Prix of America, New Jersey
Australia, Melbourne
Austria, Spielberg
Bahrain, Sakhir
Belgium, Spa Francorchamps
Azerbaijan, Baku
Brazil, Sao Paulo
Britain, Silverstone
Canada, Montreal
China, Shanghai
Germany, Hockenheim
Hungary, Budapest
Italy, Monza
Japan, Suzuka
Korea, TBC
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Mexico, Mexico City
Monaco, Monte Carlo
Russia, Sochi
Singapore, Marina Bay
Spain, Catalunya
United States, Texas

Australia will remain the first GP of the season, but will be held on April 3 2016. Grand Prix of America makes its debut 3 years after being agreed. Azerbaijan race will be the European GP. Germany returns, with Hockenheim taking its turn again as host. Korean GP still in doubt after 2014 & 2015 races were dropped.

RULES:

1. Pre season tests will now only be 2, down from 3 in previous years.
2. Criteria for drivers to get a Superlicence changed:

Must be at least 18, hold a valid licence for regular roadgoing cars, spent at least 2 seasons in recognised feeder series. A points system will be used, based on the feeder series. A driver must score at least 40 points over a 3 year period from those series to obtain a Superlicence.

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Hamilton set to sign a record deal making him the highest paid British Sportsman in history.

A mere £100,000,000 for a 3 year deal.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formul...record-5679925

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Yes i saw that last week, he should hurry up.

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Lewis Hamilton signs new Mercedes deal.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/32812577

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About time. :)

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Yes that's going to please old sour face on here.:D

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Oi, I am known as sweet and sour chops thank you! All I will say is nobody is worth that sort money a week, not Messi, not Hamilton, nobody.

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Hamilton takes pole, Rosberg 2nd, Vettel 3rd.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/formula1/32537509

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Mercedes give Ros the win by pitting Hamiton.

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The fools.:rolleyes:

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Terrible call by Mercedes that was!

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Don't care, makes it a bit more interesting to have different winners, leaving aside the fact that I don't want Hamilton to win.

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That is an appalling error. What a complete cock up.

Hamilton gets a bad press, but my god was Rosberg smug. What a poor winner. Hamilton, by contrast, congratulated Rosberg and Vettel, accepted that it's a team sport and they win and lose together and was positive about the next race. He's a class act compared to his team mate.

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That's as maybe, but like I've been saying for a year Hamilton needs to look in the mirror and ask why not just one, but three of his teammates have fallen out with him. Leaving aside the fact that I don't like him, and have made no secret of that, but you could argue jealousy with Alonso, being a 2 time World Champion expecting to be #1 driver but being treated as an equal to Hamilton. However when Button and Rosberg also have a problem with Hamilton, then Hamilton needs to look at his attitude, and the way he behaves.

Since he dropped his dad as manager, his ego has gotten bigger and bigger, and I am surprised that Mercedes can even find a helmet to fit over his ludicrous hairstyle and big head. Hamilton fans, bash me all you want but you have to agree that there is no coincidence for 3 teammates of Hamilton to have problems with him.

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3 team mates? Alonso brought it on himself as Hamilton beat him, Button doesn't have a problem with him as far as I know and as for Rosberg he is just hurt as he loses more.

Nothing wrong the way Lewis behaves in my opinion, and I am not a fanboy of any driver.

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Yes l could not believe what was happening but its the way you come out of it which will define someone and Hamilton came out of it yesterday just like a champion should.

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Hamilton takes Canada pole.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/formula1/32541482

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Are people still watching F1?

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Its wonderful that Lewis has won again after the disaster of Monaco.:)

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A. I doubt he cares whether his team mate likes him.

B. Alonso didn't like being beaten by him, neither does Rosberg. Button is actually only ever complimentary.

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http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/119849

Makes interesting reading.

Under the deal Mercedes would be recognised as the official engine supplier of Red Bull, but Aston Martin would become a partner and have branding on the cars.

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.......and there's why since I came back to the forum I have not posted in this thread until now and probably won't again....

@Mark.. Get over it, we all know you don't like Hamilton but he will race and probably win races whether you like him or not, all you're doing is turning the thread into a one man "I hate Hamilton soapbox"

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

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/formula1/32542746

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so this weekend England 2 - 0 Germany :D

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Yes and if Murray wins tomorrow it will be a triple whammy which some won't recover from.:D:D

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Excellent result! :)

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It's interesting reading but I can't see Red Bull as a comfortable customer team of MercAMG.

Fuming after today. Maybe the rain makes it moot but today was a serious chance to beat Merc fair and square and Williams bottled it. After Austria last year I thought maybe some lessons might have been learnt. Apparently not.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-33832488

Strange one this. bit disappointing to see and at first glance you instantly see money but two seventy plus blokes, can't really see them caring about the financial incentive if it even exists anymore. Assuming both have kids, you could actually see the Fangio name back in F1 at some point.

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Lewis Hamilton wins Belguim grand prix.:)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/formula1/32542940

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I can't believe the idiots in the Williams pit crew put a wrong tyre on their car. Hopefully they will get a stern talking to for that.

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Lewis Hamilton wins Italian Grand Prix while Rosberg out with engine failure.:)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/formula1/32543096
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Tyre pressure issues with LH, Ferrari International Assistance on the way.:rolleyes:

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Looks like it could be a plan to make Vettel the winner, after all it was the Italian GP. 0.3psi surely is not that serious to disqualify the winner like some are calling for.

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Both the Mercedes drivers had low tyre pressure in the same tyre.

Hamilton's left-rear tyre found to be 0.3psi under required mark.
Rosberg's same tyre 1.1psi below.

http://www.eurosport.co.uk/formula-1...17/story.shtml

The tyres got tested before the race so if it failed why allow them to race?

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Race results stand according to FIA.

http://www.skysports.com/f1/grandprix/italy/live-blog

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That settles it then. :)

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I bet ferrari complains ;)

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Red Bull won't use Renault engines in 2016.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/120696

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Not as formidable as they once were.

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Same with Ferrari, but they are coming back.

The top tier teams tend to juggle every few seasons.

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About time someone other than Mercedes or Ferrari dominated. Can we have a Williams or Sauber car win next year please?

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Williams & Sauber aren't top tier teams.

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Sadly Williams and Sauber have not got the financial power of others Mark.

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I know. I can wish and think optimistically though.

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Mercedes have rejected Red Bull for their engines next year, so there best bet is to secure Ferrari engines.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/34188521