Formula1 Talk

[MadManCK]

Third free practice results - 2017 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix
Pos. Driver Team Time Laps
1. K. Raikkonen Ferrari 01:20.214 20
2. S. Vettel Ferrari 01:20.456 7
3. L. Hamilton Mercedes 01:20.595 12
4. V. Bottas Mercedes 01:20.868 7
5. M. Verstappen Red Bull 01:21.025 14
6. D. Ricciardo Red Bull 01:21.249 15
7. N. Hulkenberg Renault 01:21.670 13
8. F. Massa Williams 01:21.746 19
9. C. Sainz Jr. Toro Rosso 01:21.835 19
10. F. Alonso McLaren 01:22.093 16
11. R. Grosjean Haas 01:22.128 21
12. K. Magnussen Haas 01:22.214 12
13. S. Perez Force India 01:22.237 19
14. E. Ocon Force India 01:22.297 22
15. D. Kvyat Toro Rosso 01:22.391 15
16. M. Ericsson Sauber 01:22.513 20
17. L. Stroll Williams 01:22.574 19
18. J. Palmer Renault 01:22.755 13
19. S. Vandoorne McLaren 01:22.853 15
20. P. Wehrlein Sauber 01:22.974 19

[MadManCK]

Every team has done some updates, but the one from RBR seems to work best. The qualifying gap to Polesitter Lewis Hamilton is just 0.5 seconds. So maybe they played a little hide and seek this weekend.
The absolute star of this qualifying session was Fernando Alonso. Placing the inferior Mclaren-Honda on P7 is just amazing. Well done.
The interview on the straight before the public in the Spanish Sun was also refreshing. Liberty Media does a good job involving the fans more in the Sport. Bringing Alonso to the Mic was a good move as well.

Congratz to Lewis for another Pole Position.

Qualifying results - 2017 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

Pos. Driver Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Laps
1. L. Hamilton Mercedes 01:20.511 01:20.210 01:19.149 12
2. S. Vettel Ferrari 01:20.939 01:20.295 01:19.200 16
3. V. Bottas Mercedes 01:20.991 01:20.300 01:19.373 15
4. K. Raikkonen Ferrari 01:20.742 01:20.621 01:19.439 14
5. M. Verstappen Red Bull 01:21.430 01:20.722 01:19.706 12
6. D. Ricciardo Red Bull 01:21.704 01:20.855 01:20.175 12
7. F. Alonso McLaren 01:22.015 01:21.251 01:21.048 15
8. S. Perez Force India 01:21.998 01:21.239 01:21.070 14
9. F. Massa Williams 01:22.138 01:21.222 01:21.232 15
10. E. Ocon Force India 01:21.901 01:21.148 01:21.272 17

11. K. Magnussen Haas 01:21.945 01:21.329 13
12. C. Sainz Jr. Toro Rosso 01:21.941 01:21.371 12
13. N. Hulkenberg Renault 01:22.091 01:21.397 12
14. R. Grosjean Haas 01:21.822 01:21.517 13
15. P. Wehrlein Sauber 01:22.327 01:21.803 15

16. M. Ericsson Sauber 01:22.332 9
17. J. Palmer Renault 01:22.401 6
18. L. Stroll Williams 01:22.411 7
19. S. Vandoorne McLaren 01:22.532 9
20. D. Kvyat Toro Rosso 01:22.746 6

[Beardroid91]

What a epic fight for first through the whole race, made for good watching, but Hamilton got lucky with the virtual safetycar pitstop while Ferrari missed out on it, abit of a shame.

Also the mid fleet had some very good fights going on. But abit heart breaking for Magnussen to go a puncture on the laps 2-3 laps losing out on the points.

[MadManCK]

When some of the top dogs drop out at the start of a race, other battles become more interesting. Too bad for Kimi, Max and later Bottas. I already wanted to turn off the TV. But i'm glad i did not. Vettel and Hamilton had an epic battle that made it worth watching. Add to that Alonso overtaking both Williams GP cars and an excellent result from Force India. With 3 of the top drivers gone, Ricciardo drove a lonely race to the podium.

Force India impressed with P4 and P5. And both Toro Rosso drivers in the points as well.

Some drivers should use their mirrors better

Race results - 2017 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

Pos. Driver Team Time
1. L. Hamilton Mercedes 1:35:56.497
2. S. Vettel Ferrari +3.490
3. D. Ricciardo Red Bull +1:13.978 +70.488
4. S. Perez Force India +1 Lap
5. E. Ocon Force India +1 Lap
6. N. Hulkenberg Renault +1 Lap
7. C. Sainz Jr. Toro Rosso +1 Lap
8. P. Wehrlein Sauber +1 Lap
9. D. Kvyat Toro Rosso +1 Lap
10. R. Grosjean Haas +1 Lap
11. M. Ericsson Sauber +2 Laps
12. F. Alonso McLaren +2 Laps
13. F. Massa Williams +2 Laps
14. K. Magnussen Haas +2 Laps
15. J. Palmer Renault +2 Laps
16. L. Stroll Williams +2 Laps

Did not finish
17. V. Bottas Mercedes +28 Laps
18. S. Vandoorne McLaren +34 Laps
19. M. Verstappen Red Bull +65 Laps
20. K. Raikkonen Ferrari +66 Laps

[Korulax]

This was today a 2 man show but also other drivers shone with good performance.
I mean, among others, the German Pascal Werlein.
He drove a strong race with the not so fast Sauber and finished in the end despite a 5 seconds penalty place 8

[MadManCK]

Mercedes will have a luxury problem with both their Junior program drivers performing well. Both Ocon and Wehrlein showed great performance in Spain. Wehrlein was able to fence of Sainz for a long time. Ocon even secured 5th.
I still think Mercedes was right not to let either one of them drive next to Lewis this year.
Bottas has only a 1 year contract. But he does do well and is more of a team player than Nico was. And with the Sochi win, he might land a contract extension for next year. Althoug todays performance was a bit clumsy, eliminating Raikkonen and Verstappen in the first corner. But Bottas has raw speed. It will be interesting to see how Mercedes will proceed. Both Junior drivers will have to show maturity very soon®

Like i said earlier, if a few of the top team drivers drop out, other players will shine. Spain became an interesting race for the midfield, now points were there for the take.

But i still think the difference between the leaders and the rest of the field is way too big. From place 3 onwards, everybody got lapped at least once by Lewis and Sebastian. Some were lapped twice. That is just too much in a 66 lap race.

With Sauber securing a point, they will get free transportation from the FOM. Always important to score some points at the start of each season

[MadManCK]

Some more Indy 500 orientation and practice sessions
Great streaming sessions from Indianapolis.

[Beardroid91]

Blah.. so boring to watch...

[MadManCK]

Fernando Alonso keeps surprising at Indy.

During the first qualifying, he managed 7th place, which will put him in the fast 9.
That is the group where the pole will be dedicded.

Talking about quick adapting. Just amazing.

Qualifying results - IndyCar Series: Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Pos. Driver Team Time Laps
1. E. Carpenter Carpenter 02:36.203 4
2. T. Sato Andretti 02:36.262 4
3. S. Dixon Ganassi 02:36.295 4
4. J. R. Hildebrand Carpenter 02:36.382 4
5. A. Rossi Andretti Herta 02:36.420 4
6. W. Power Penske 02:36.472 4
7. F. Alonso McLaren-Honda 02:36.498 4
8. T. Kanaan Ganassi 02:36.517 4
9. Marco Andretti Andretti 02:36.573 4
10. E. Jones Dale Coyne 02:36.714 4
11. C. Kimball Ganassi 02:36.717 4
12. M. Chilton Ganassi 02:36.770 4
13. R. Hunter-Reay Andretti 02:36.840 4
14. H. Castroneves Penske 02:36.938 4
15. M. Aleshin SPM 02:37.056 4
16. G. Rahal Rahal 02:37.318 4
17. J. Newgarden Penske 02:37.413 4
18. JP. Montoya Penske 02:37.449 4
19. J. Hinchcliffe SPM 02:37.509 4
20. S. Pagenaud Penske 02:37.623 4
21. S. Karam DRR Racing 02:37.934 4
22. J. Howard SPM 02:37.996 4
23. C. Munoz Foyt 02:38.285 4
24. O. Servia Rahal 02:38.485 4
25. J. Harvey Andretti 02:38.664 4
26. G. Chaves Harding 02:38.677 4
27. C. Daly Foyt 02:39.353 4
28. S. Saavedra Juncos 02:39.422 4
29. S. Pigot Juncos 02:40.979 4
30. B. Lazier Lazier 02:42.582 4
31. P. Mann Dale Coyne 02:44.172 4
32. S. Bourdais Dale Coyne no time 2

[MadManCK]

Lewis Hamilton was fastest in P1, followed by Vettel and Verstappen. His time was also the fastest ever in Monaco so far. Massive tires will do that for you

Big respect for Jenson Button. After a short initiation period, he was able to get to 1.5 sec from Lewis' time.
Matching Vandoorne's pace, who drives the new McLaren the whole season already.
Button did brush the fences on more than one occasion. Wider car...

First free practice results - 2017 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix

Pos. Driver Team Time Laps
1. L. Hamilton Mercedes 01:13.425 39
2. S. Vettel Ferrari 01:13.621 33
3. M. Verstappen Red Bull 01:13.771 31
4. V. Bottas Mercedes 01:13.791 39
5. D. Ricciardo Red Bull 01:13.854 44
6. D. Kvyat Toro Rosso 01:14.111 41
7. K. Raikkonen Ferrari 01:14.164 36
8. S. Pérez Force India 01:14.201 31
9. C. Sainz Jr. Toro Rosso 01:14.333 38
10. E. Ocon Force India 01:14.425 38
11. F. Massa Williams 01:14.617 36
12. S. Vandoorne McLaren 01:14.813 37
13. K. Magnussen Haas 01:14.870 33
14. J. Button McLaren 01:14.954 34
15. R. Grosjean Haas 01:15.321 32
16. L. Stroll Williams 01:15.595 43
17. J. Palmer Renault 01:15.949 41
18. P. Wehrlein Sauber 01:16.258 32
19. N. Hulkenberg Renault no time 3
20. M. Ericsson Sauber no time 3