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There's a part of that bill no one could pay...maybe. Vettel was running a new transmission and if it has to be written off he'll face a grid penalty at the next race.

 

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wet4dzygkTU"]Vettel Hitches A Lift After Crash | 2017 Malaysian Grand Prix - YouTube[/ame]

 

I read an article today saying that if Red Bull's improvements are real then they might be just what Hamilton needs to hold on to the title advantage despite Ferrari's pace. Red Bull drivers playing spoiler, sort of, and having a huge impact on the title race neither of them has a chance of winning. Makes sense that if Vettel has not only Hamilton to worry about but also both of the Red Bulls vying for the big points from podium finishes then Hamilton's 34 point advantage might be completely insurmountable.

Of course, Red Bull have nothing to do with Ferrari self-destructing on their own. Though Horner disagrees, I wouldn't have been surprised to see two sets of red pajamas on the podium in Malaysia if Vettel and Raikkonen hadn't both had power unit problems.

 

Haas in Grosjean crash compensation talks with Sepang (motorsport.com)

 

Suzuka!

 

Here in the US, F1 is moving to ESPN next year.

 

They say ESPN but ESPN is part of ABC and there's no way to be certain they'll broadcast via only ESPN. Need to wait for them to work out their broadcast schedule.

 

Lifted from an article on racer.com:

 

Pirelli say that because of new rubber, etc, G forces and cornering speeds at Suzuka will surprise many, including some of the drivers. Here's a reminder from last year.


(also, interesting article on the way that pic made it around the web: The story behind the photograph that got F1 talking)

 

Crazy Japanese fans.

[ame]https://twitter.com/F1fanboy2007/status/915475194596265984[/ame]

 

I wonder whether the announcer lineup will change with the move to ABC...