figbat
Slippery scientist
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Yeah, those Williams are really embarrassing the Mercedes.
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Drago
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Aye, I'd like to see Ricciardo do well, but you don't get points for being a nice guy. Yuki is quietly getting on with it and doing an impreseive job. Perhaps Yuki is too modest for his own good?
rustybolts
pedalling tediously
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- Ireland
Yeah I think we would all like to see Danni Ric do well but his confidence must have taken a big knock at mcLaren and if Yuki outqualifies him frequently he can see that Red Bull drive disappearing into the distance. Its going to be an interesting race behind Verstappen I hope . Would be great to have more action on the track than off it
figbat
Slippery scientist
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The thing is, Horner knows what Danny can do in a Red Bull, and knows his temperament. The RB II team is supposed to be a feeder for RBR and if you’re not performing there, then why are you there? Yuki might be doing OK but he’s not troubling the podium or even threatening it, and his temper tantrums don’t seem to be diminishing with age or experience.
Illaveago
Guru
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Was Lando making a basket?
figbat
Slippery scientist
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I hope Ollie Bearman can build on this performance. It was stunning. Of course it has made a dent in his F2 season but the opportunity was there for the taking and he grasped it with both hands. At the end he not only held off Norris and Hamilton but was not being dropped by Russel. And all the time he was having to learn about managing a hybrid car.
A bit confused by his accent but what a job he did!
A bit confused by his accent but what a job he did!
Drago
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Aye, besting a seven times world champion in a car you had only driven for the first time the previous day, and carrying home some points for good measure, was a stunning performance.
Apparently he's a very level headed character doesn't flap, just takes things in his stride and gets on with it, and this approach served him admirably. I'd have been flapping like John Inman in a semaphore class!
Apparently he's a very level headed character doesn't flap, just takes things in his stride and gets on with it, and this approach served him admirably. I'd have been flapping like John Inman in a semaphore class!
Beebo
Firm and Fruity
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Also he’s not physically used to the longer race in a much quicker car.
He said his neck muscles were really struggling with the g force
He said his neck muscles were really struggling with the g force
Beebo
Firm and Fruity
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Apparently he’s spent so long in Italy that he now speaks with an Italian twang.
A bit like when Steve McLaren started talking with a Dutch accent when he was in Holland.
figbat
Slippery scientist
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I did wonder if it was that. I’ve noticed it in a few drivers and riders.
Drago
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Massa's legal team have now officially filed a suit against the FIA, FOM and Ecclestone. I don't know in which country/ jurisdiction.
My guess is it'll drag on for a bit, then someone will quietly offer him a large sum of money and he'll go away.
My guess is it'll drag on for a bit, then someone will quietly offer him a large sum of money and he'll go away.
Jody
Stubborn git
UK apparently
Not sure how this one will play out. Not sure he has a solid case but we'll see.
Beebo
Firm and Fruity
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It’s all just seems a bit late now. Im unsure how they will prove anyone knew about the Piquet crash. How long can we trawl up sporting injustice? Mistakes are made all the time.
Can England sue FIFA for the Maradona handball?
Drago
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Except it hasn't merely a mistake. It was a deliberate attempt at cheating, that was quickly uncovered and known about my multiple parties in authority, who then conspired to cover it up for "the good of the sport."
Certain comments are now on record, some have since been retracted (a bit late once they're in the public domain) and others with now nothing to lose are standing by them.
Evidentially speaking there's enough for a trial. Whether there's enough to find in Massa's favour is another matter entirely. Hell, there's a strong argument for a criminal case of fraud (the acts of deception and pecuniary advantage are there), although that wouldn't be straightforward across multiple jurisdictions.
Certain comments are now on record, some have since been retracted (a bit late once they're in the public domain) and others with now nothing to lose are standing by them.
Evidentially speaking there's enough for a trial. Whether there's enough to find in Massa's favour is another matter entirely. Hell, there's a strong argument for a criminal case of fraud (the acts of deception and pecuniary advantage are there), although that wouldn't be straightforward across multiple jurisdictions.