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F1 drivers fume as 'halo' cockpit protection is shelved until the 2018 season by governing Strategy Group
And F1 was made to look even more bonkers by doing a complete U-turn on previously banned radio messages â ALL communication is now allowed, to improve the show for the fans.
Personally I think the radio communication rule should have been abandoned on safety grounds and not on the above reason given.
Cold Sweat posted:Personally I think the radio communication rule should have been abandoned on safety grounds and not on the above reason given.
It's dangerous not to tell a driver his hydraulics or brakes are failing or words to that effect
RADIO COMMS
The safety issues are a given for me, I side with those who say that these cars are so complex to drive, it is better to remove a lot of the guess work from drivers trying to work out or around issues, let the pit crew tell them and let the drivers get on with driving. Yes there are still things for the drivers to do like break balance, engine mode changes etc, fundamentally let them race.
Nobody watch the GP? 
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:Nobody watch the GP?
I saw it 'elsewhere' 
So did I! 
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:Nobody watch the GP?
Not live so I had to do catch-up on-line. Qualifying was spoilt for me by a so called friend telling me the the grid and then Channel 4 did a great job of spoiling the actual race by showing lots of videos and text when you click trying to find the highlights. I had worked out what happened from the glimpses on the site. 
No surprise that Lewis will be starting from the back after engine changes.
Ferrari seem unsettled (Vettel).
Williams seem a bit "Meh"
Karun had some encouraging news about McLaren for next year. Suggestions being that they could make some significant leaps forward in areas like aero and engine. Hinting that they may closet he gap at the top end. Fingers crossed they do. Would love to see a McLaren in top 6.
55 place grid penalty?
And Alonso has 35!
How did I miss that DC in Glasgow thing??????
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
No surprise that Lewis will be starting from the back after engine changes.
Ferrari seem unsettled (Vettel).
Williams seem a bit "Meh"
Karun had some encouraging news about McLaren for next year. Suggestions being that they could make some significant leaps forward in areas like aero and engine. Hinting that they may closet he gap at the top end. Fingers crossed they do. Would love to see a McLaren in top 6.
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:How did I miss that DC in Glasgow thing??????
@Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing
I'm on +1 and they just ran that piece in Glasgow.
As seems to be the case with Channel 4 (and Jones at the helm), the build up to the piece was far greater than the content.
There was almost no car content, save a few donuts, not driving around the streets of Glasgow, very disappointing.
But there was plenty of film about Coulthard effusing about Glasgow and engaging in selfies with the fans and chatting with fans.
All in all a disappointing piece for me which could have showcased Glasgow more and had lots more Coulthard/car content.
The whole piece felt about 1:30s in length, less time than it will take for a Manor car to get to the first corner at Spa 
I was disappointed too, I thought there would be some REAL car action, not just some donuts in the SECC car park!
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:I was disappointed too, I thought there would be some REAL car action, not just some donuts in the SECC car park!
Looks like Lewis is going to have a couple of familiar faces around him at the start of the race tomorrow.
I'm liking the Vettel situation, going through a rocky patch. Hopefully that will give RB a lift. If Verstappen keeps on the upward curve, next year could prove to be very interesting if RB can develop that car further.
Max V - I have a funny feeling that he is going to give Rosberg a few problems at the start of the race. Would not be surprised if he were to take the lead.
I love Spa Francorchamps, p****s all over Monaco. This is a proper circuit and I can't wait for lights out.
Woah! what a start! 
What a start and how much damage has occurred !!!!
This is great motorsport.
Max to blame? Went for space that wasn't there
This is great for Lewis, just needs to keep going round, they will take each other out.
Maaan!
WOW !!!
Magnusson - looks bad
Safety Car - Lewis another chance .
fortunately he went in rear first
I'm amazed how they walk away from these things
Sprout posted:I'm amazed how they walk away from these things
The cars are so good these days I'm less surprised. Again you can see how mashed the car is but the driver walks away with a limp.
This has been brilliant for Lewis and Alonso.
It's quite possible that Lewis could get a podium today.
Talk about damage limitation going well.
Good job that tyre wall was there
Kimi's wife is a bit of a munter! ...NOT.
Red Flag !!!
I'll take this time to go make my panini 
This is great, you don't ever see this kind of team interaction, discussing an on track incident. We were like a fly on the wall.
Sprout posted:I'll take this time to go make my panini
I'm deciding whether to go for a comfort break.
SPROUT - RESTART IN 10 MINS
HURRY UP WITH THAT PANINI
am back man!
