Formula 1 2016: Round 2 - Bahrain Grand Prix

Cool_CM

Ah balls, not Seb!

Kevski

bnt wrote: »

He does that to annoy people, and it's working!

Interrupting the drivers' race preparations for a national anthem, on the other hand - that can't be helping. Half of them had their earplugs in already.

I was more referring to the fact that he's wearing it with what is traditionally an Islamic form of dress.

2011

Feck!

Harika

too bad, some tension already gone but proofs the rumour that Ferrari had engine reliability issues.

bnt

Vettel's engine bombed on the parade lap? Some mechanic is in for the high jump.

Hamilton damaged on the first corner, contact with Bottas. "Something wrong with the rear", he says? Loadsa Sparks.

neris

whats the story wit the sparks coming out the back of the cars

Cool_CM

Jaysus, race totally changed in the space of 2 mins

Kevski

neris wrote: »

whats the story wit the sparks coming out the back of the cars

They have titanium skid plates to make sparks when they touch the ground.

Sterling Archer

Sparks and carbon fibre everywhere

RobertKK

Well they are doing their best to try and have a demolition derby.

Ghost Train

Wonder what damage Hamilton has

Harika

neris wrote: »

whats the story wit the sparks coming out the back of the cars

Most of it is normal, some parts have to be metal so they spark for the show.

CFlat

That first couple of laps was like a stock-car race! Drivers just bumping each other out of the way.

Tzardine

Kevski wrote: »

They have titanium skid plates to make sparks when they touch the ground.

And at the start of the race the cars are holding 100kg of fuel. This makes them "bottom out" quite a bit early in the race.

skipper_G

Williams and haas nailed the start. Crazy couple of laps there

Andrew76

Amateur hour from Bottas, was a mile back before trying that move. Still, might give us a better race!

the_pen_turner

will lewis get a drive threw for that crash

Harika

the_pen_turner wrote: »

will lewis get a drive threw for that crash

No as Bottas error.

Andrew76

the_pen_turner wrote: »

will lewis get a drive threw for that crash

For being crashed into? :pac:

Nicely done Kimi.

CFlat

Come on Kimi!!!

Harika

Will Vandorne or Wehrlein score points?

Charlie-Bravo

Harika wrote: »

No as Bottas error.

Not Bottas's error - Hamilton shouldn't have close the door like that on the apex.

the_pen_turner

Andrew76 wrote: »

For being crashed into? :pac:

Nicely done Kimi.

for me lewis didn't leave enough room. bottas was perfectly entitled to take the racing line and overtake

Andrew76

astrofluff wrote: »

Not Bottas's error - Hamilton shouldn't have close the door like that on the apex.

Drive through for him. Deserved imo.

Charlie-Bravo

Nah, no way deserved - agree to disagree.

Vic_08

Penalty for Bottas, pathetic nonsense.

CFlat

Andrew76 wrote: »

Drive through for him. Deserved imo.

Yea I think so too. There was no gap there for Bottas.

Drive through is a very harsh penalty though.

HighLine

Bottas gets a drive-thru. Partly his fault but also thought Lewis was silly for closing the door on the apex of the corner knowing that someone was coming up the inside.

Ghost Train

Seems harsh on Bottas to get penalty, very rarely get penalties for first lap incidents, thought Lewis could have been a bit more aware of risk not leaving bit of space

bnt

the_pen_turner wrote: »

will lewis get a drive threw for that crash

No, because it wasn't his fault. Bottas has the penalty. Lewis' car is shedding some carbon fibre as it is. If he can extend his run on these tyres, could he be looking at a 1-stop strategy?

Absolute ****ing joke. Firstly Bottas has the apex, complete bull**** penalty.

Meanwhile Hamilton drives around with a piece hanging off, no flag. Then a piece falls off and bounces around before hitting another car at full tilt. **** off with your halos, apply the ****ing rules and show some sense.

Andrew76

astrofluff wrote: »

Nah, no way deserved - agree to disagree.

Agreed on the latter.

Let's hope Kimi and/or Lewis can keep Rosberg honest.

flazio

Nice work from Vandoorne

Andrew76

flazio wrote: »

Nice work from Vandoorne

Very nice. Would be great if he could nick a few points today.

flazio

Alonso, you're sacked.

CFlat

Great driving from Vandoorne.

skipper_G

Andrew76 wrote: »

Very nice. Would be great if he could nick a few points today.

Alonso & button should be worried

the_pen_turner

disgraceful penalty for bottas. this is why this sport is decling . how do you overtake without trying to get past your opponent.
bottas take the overtaking line through the corner and lewis cut across him causing the crash

Mike Litoris

Vandoorne, holy shmokes!

The head on Alonso when Button pulled over.

the_pen_turner

has are looking good

Andrew76

Haas overtaking the Williams? Fair play to them.

flazio

Max is looking good. Wonder if Williams are regretting sticking with Massa.

CFlat

flazio wrote: »

Alonso, you're sacked.

Is that you Johnny?

skipper_G

Grosjean looks like he's really loving his new environment. Having another strong race.

Nice move from verstappen on massa. What has happened to the force indias, they're having a stinker

Sterling Archer

Couldn't help myself

Andrew76

Haas passing a Red Bull. Lol what?!

Charlie-Bravo

Nice racing by Grosjean - Haas have a great car.

flazio

Grojean now just one place short of the podium.

Mike Litoris

Great stuff from Grosjean. Just hope the strategy doesn't screw him.