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  1. Minidave

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    Some of them have been pretty good actually, but I agree some have been cringe worthy. I think poor George was overwhelmed by the noise from the fans and didn't know how to overcome them.
     
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    Anyone else catch Lewis' little slip of the tongue during the Lucas interview about why he couldn't win by 25 sec each race?

    Lewis said..........."I could" :D
     
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    Exactly my point......the others have improved, but so has Mercedes....and bringing their next year's engine out half a season early is a real slap in the face to the other teams.
     
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    How is this a slap in the face? If the regulations allow them to put the new improved 2016 lump in why not? Benz is doing nothing wrong, the other teams are it seems. This sport is all about winning & Benz is doing that best at the moment.
     
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    Horner called the performance of Merc's new engine, as seen in first Friday practice at Monza, "scary." This was before, as most suspect, Merc dialed it back a bit. After watching that go down Horner and others at RB will be especially disappointed to have learned Merc are not willing to supply RB with engines in 2016.

    Rumor has it RB have already sent the necessary documentation to Renault to terminate their contract at the end of this season. If true, Merc's announcement not only forces them to look elsewhere for 2016 but leaves them with only Ferrari and Honda to choose from...or exiting F1.
     
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    I heard SKY mention that Renault is on the verge of buying Lotus as their works team.
     
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    I wonder if Nico is going to get the new engine put back in his car since the failure from practice was due to a 2015 part?
     
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    I would think so judging from how Lewis was able to run away so easily. I'd also be the part of the cooling system that failed will be replace on both cars. Maybe the streets will suite the red cars better.
     
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    Is anyone watching the GP2 races? They have been pretty good this year.
     
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    Maybe slap in the face didn't accurately convey what I was trying to say - "wake up call" may be more accurate - the point being that as much as they have done, they're no closer than they were, and may be even further away.

    Merc may easily be on top next season too......which is why Bernie is pushing for such radical changes for the 2017 season.
     
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    Yes wake up call. Seems that all the other teams have gotten the a wake up call starting last year. It really is a shame that some have chosen to hit snooze rather than wake up. A few teams seem to be trying. Given enough time they'll catch up. Heck we've seen 2 red car wins this year.
     
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    I would think that all the engine suppliers are trying with everything they have but it is not a trivial task, especially if you consider the F1 rules on upgrading and testing.
     
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    Yes should have used one of these.... :wink:
     
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    Marko wants Mercedes to regret not giving Red Bull engines (motorsport.com)
     
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    That was a cool way to waste about half an hour....:)
     
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    Singapore schedule:

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    One of my favorites.
     
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    Apparently they're having a 'haze' problem in Singapore.

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    Singapore GP chiefs monitoring haze situation (motorsport.com)
     
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    Sooooo what's wrong with calling it smog?
     

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