Poll: Sakhir Grand Prix 2020, Sakhir - Race 16/17

[Mr Jack]

It is always going to be close, and it's not 'that' impressive. The track is only slightly over 2miles long, and the times are sub 1m.

It's closer than other teammates, for a driver in their first race in that car.

 

[Nasher]

I wish they would mix things up a bit like this in a normal year. Makes it slightly more interesting.

 

[el_dazza]

I wish they would mix things up a bit like this in a normal year. Makes it slightly more interesting.

It's nice to have different tracks. Certainly hope Imola stays off though, doesn't suit modern racing.

 

[wesley]

it'll be the most boring race. 3 short straights. hard to overtake.

i hope im wrong

 

[Flibster]

Here's the grid. Norris P19 and Fittipaldi P20. Engine penalties.

 

[Mr Jack]

Windy, sandy, cold. This may get interesting.

 

[Stu999]

Kvyat qualified well, didn’t pick up on that yesterday.

 

[Flibster]

Russell radio - Can one of the boys just have a look at the steering wheel grip. What I'm talking about, so you see that?

Pit - Yeah, I think they're ready to have a look at that for you George.

Russell - Just the right hand grip on the steering wheel has come in a bit. Bit loose, making it a bit difficult for the drop.

Pit - Ok, copy.

Russell radio - Yeah Markus, as I said in the garage, I went the opposite way by error, you probably saw that. So I'll probably start (b-bao.???)

Pit - 10th Is what I'd go for.

Russell - You probably though I was nuts in the garage.

Pit - No more than normal.

Albon radio - It's so dusty.

Pit - Yeah, understood. As expected with this wind it's going to be dusty.

 

[Flibster]

Anthem time. Still sounds like the Star Wars theme at the start....

 

[CaptainRAVE]

Looks windy! Could be great for some powerful slipstreams.

 

[Flibster]

Air Temperature 22°C
Track Temperature 24°C

Risk of rain for the race is 0%

 

[Stu999]

Air Temperature 22°C
Track Temperature 24°C

Risk of rain or the race is 0%

That’s why they need sprinklers.

 

[CaptainRAVE]

Max to get a good start. Can the mercs finish 1-2? I’d have more confidence in Hamilton starting than bottas or Russell.

 

[Mr Jack]

Odds on Russell stuffing up his race by trying to go into the wrong garage at his pitstop?

 

[CaptainRAVE]

Going to be a decent leclerc train.

 

[CaptainRAVE]

Mist or dust? It’s usually dust.

 

[Flibster]

Ricciardo pit radio - Wind hasn't changed, still the same direction and intensity. Stay on the racing line, it's quite dusty everywhere. Try to stay on the racing line.

1-2 on mediums
3-10 on softs
11-14 on mediums
15-16 on softs
17-18 on mediums
19-20 on softs

 

[JBeck]

Odds on Bottas says 'FU' if he wins again?

 

[CaptainRAVE]

That was quick!

 

[MissChief]

Have to stay away from this thread and sky sports F1. Football on later and I need to go out too!