2017 F1 Thread

[ExpeditionCruiser]

I'm sure he would - as would I! I'm not old enough to recall Alan Jones winning the championship, and for many years until Webber went to Red Bull I doubted I would ever see an Australian get on the podium, let alone win the title. it would be fantastic!

 

[kelvedon]

Should 'doctor' be the new nickname for RIC? We have had a professor.

Jolyon Palmers' father, Jonathan Palmer (late 80's Williams, Tyrell and Zakspeed F1 driver) was a Medical Doctor.

 

[Buzzard]

I think he'd settle for one right about now!

Wasn't Prost "The Professor"?

Correct. The Doctor is Valentino Rossi

 

[JessicaTam]

Correct. The Doctor is Valentino Rossi

But as his machine is missing a couple of wheels that doesn't count!

 

[lakeman]

DR looks up against the odds after fp3

 

[serfty]

DR looks up against the odds after fp3

Mechanical (hydraulic) issues. If they can be overcome the RB's seem competitive.

Q1 now over DR 5th fastest, 0.45 seconds back, JS 2nd 0.22 behind Vettel.

 

[whatmeworry]

Oh no Dan.

 

[JessicaTam]

Dreadful, dreadful start.

 

[JessicaTam]

It might have been a cr@p start, but the finish looks like it will go down to the line.

 

[whatmeworry]

Albert Park in the off season.

 

[docjames]

Had the same experience a few mornings ago. Late winter/early spring is always "swan crossing" season.

 

[KLN]

Hallelujah!
Bring on Spa. might go home early in time to watch FP1.
Also just booked Malaysia F1 yesterday too. The last one !!! bummer it's the last one there, that's my annual girls weekend away with Ms KLN Jnr.
perfect holiday destination for us. F1 / Shopping / Heat / Pool

 

[Buzzard]

Is Spa on FTA or do I miss out again?

 

[kelvedon]

Is Spa on FTA or do I miss out again?

Chanel 10 9.55pm

 

[kelvedon]

Watching practice now. Sunny in Spa. Massa crashed and may need a chassis change for the race. ( the car not him!)

 

[Meggsy]

Is Spa on FTA or do I miss out again?

You're in luck. Channel 10 at 10 pm AEST.

 

[kelvedon]

Raikonnan has re signed (NOT RESIGNED) for Ferrari next year and celebrated with the fastest time in FP1 just now. HAM second from VET. RIC 5th

 

[JessicaTam]

Welcome back ALO: "More power, I need more power"

 

[docjames]

Gotta feel for Joylon Palmer. Career in danger, finally manages a grea performance all weekend and the transmission drops all it's oil at end of Q2 and he's stuck in 10th (would have been 7th most likely), plus if they end up changing the transmission, he'll be starting another 5 places further back.

 

[Buzzard]

Bring on the race!