Poll: Russian Grand Prix 2017, Sochi - Race 4/20

[gord]

I think everyone gets that, but the special experience of 2,000 people at a circuit doesn't justify keeping a historic artificially hyped non-race on the calendar. The race is exciting as posting the winner's trophy to chap who's ahead at the first corner, with a few diamonds glued on to the box used for shipping.

I know you were trying to make a point, but it's 37,000 in the grandstands and the BBC reports closer to 200,000 in total attendance from the balconies and hillsides*. Its status does justify it on the calendar, despite it not always being the most exhilarating race to watch.

*http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/22654574

 

[wallofsound]

Amazing, McLaren already running of engine parts and taking grid penalties
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[GravyMonster]

It's almost pointless McLaren even bothering qualifying for the rest of the season. They're probably going to be having 10+ grid drops at most races, and are even more likely to be in the second half of the grid anyway. They may as well just park it on a Saturday and save some mileage.

 

[englishpremier]

Should be interesting if we can get the Ferrari's on the front row. Doubtful though. I'm expecting at least one Merc there.

 

[CaptainRAVE]

Sounds like Ferrari are going to be getting penalties soon. Ferrari pushing their car too hard and Mercedes playing the long game? Either way, reliability will probably decide the WDC again.

 

[englishpremier]

What makes you thing that? I've not heard much at all about Ferrari damaging the engine.

 

[SS-89]

Sounds like Ferrari are going to be getting penalties soon. Ferrari pushing their car too hard and Mercedes playing the long game? Either way, reliability will probably decide the WDC again.

Ferrari have said the other two turbos are in the rotation cycle and not damaged.

 

[deuse]

Ferrari have said the other two turbos are in the rotation cycle and not damaged.

We know that Ferrari customer teams sauber and Haas have also fitted new turbos to both their cars.
I do think that Ferrari will get pole today and most likely win the race. Unless a turbo goes again

 

[SS-89]

Good lap on supersofts by Seb there.

 

[Glaucus]

Good lap on supersofts by Seb there.

I'm glad you posted, somehow I totally forget, despite watching FP yesterday.

 

[SS-89]

I'm glad you posted, somehow I totally forget, despite watching FP yesterday.

Haha was thinking it was quiet in here given Q1 has started.

Edit: Oh dear Palmer, Renault did well to get the engine replaced but that's not great.

 

[SS-89]

Should be entertaining final runs

 

[Glaucus]

has ham broken up with someone again, he seems off it all weekend.

 

[V F]

God! Crofty is irritating.

 

[antijoke]

Wow Ferrari 1-2

 

[englishpremier]

Shame Vettel got pole. Either Vettel or Ham on pole and they walk off into the distance. Had it been Bottas and Kimi we would have had a race on.

 

[smr]

Cracking qually!

Forrrrrza Ferrrrrrrari!

 

[Glaucus]

wow, was not expecting that, well cant see merc having a chance tomorrow. Their strategies are poor to start with.

hope bottas isn't as slow tomorrow as he was last week.
But then again Ham has been terrible all weekend.

 

[SS-89]

Get in 1-2 Ferrari, impressive stuff given Merc have dominated this track!

 

[el_dazza]

Hamilton was a country mile off even his team-mate, that's something you don't see often. I wasn't a believer that Ferrari are going to legit challenge, but it really is game on!