P1Fanatic

Its a balancing act though isn't it? If you don't lay down enough rules & regs then things are too open to interpretation.

Blue by You

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Bernie has said in the past week (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/29737238) that he doesn't want to lose any more teams from F1, and yet he's quoted today (http://www.wheels24.co.za/News/Berni...-grid-20141101) as saying there may well be just 14 cars on the grid next season.
On the one hand he is surely in a position to adjust the share-out of F1's finances, and on the other he appears to be saying tough luck and the weakest go to the wall.

Whatever your opinion of him one can't help but admire the way he has turned F1 into a global brand, but can he not see the damage that will be caused by the possible shrinkage of the sport?

Of course he may have alternative strategies in mind. Reduce the appeal of F1, kill off the brand value, and buy the whole circus back again. But surely the shareholders will want to maintain their interest and wouldn't stand for any shennanigins like that.

Am I the only one who thinks he's lost it?

Gear Head

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Trust me, if they open up the rules, it will cost more money.

sweden

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Sauber have signed Marcus for next season great news for the young swede

RA Dunk

'Another' epic win for Hamilton the bloke is simply awesome!

The Hammy haters will be choking on their Corn Flakes in the morning. lol.

joz8968

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He smashed it.

Let's dooo thiiiiis!...

RA Dunk

He is awesome though isn't he, infact he's actually a living legend now.

bioforger

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Hamilwon, most successful British driver of all time

RA Dunk

This is the face of success, most will struggle to deal with this...

dpb

I've just tuned into highlights


Will it be more entertaining than next 1/2 hr Asleep?

RA Dunk

Was actually a pretty decent race I though with lots of class overtakes, Hamiltons overtake on Rosberg was out of this world though, probably the best overtake in the history of F1!

joz8968

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He has that X-Factor. I became a fan after his very first race in 2007 when he came 4th. It was obvious he was bloody fast and talented, as per the 'hype' at the time. He's very exciting to watch, in the same way Mansell was.

His in-race mentality has really matured in 2014. He seems calm and focused over the radio these days (unlike in previous seasons perhaps, when the pressure was on).

Blue by You

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^^^ this
I just hope he doesn't lose the title to the silly double points rule. Another Bernie Brainfart.

bioforger

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lol it was a good overtake but that comment is ridiculous.

Carnut

Well done Hamilton
is that enough or does he deserve more maybe just a few

RA Dunk

Right about now Hammy haters from Lands End to John O Groats are choking on their Corn Flakes lol.

neil-h

And every Hammy fan girl is trying to figure out how they're goign to clear up the mess they've made.

Tidgy

So can come second in both races left and walk away with title now, 24 ahead 21 points max for second place difference to first?

urban

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I can't actually figure out if you're being serious or not.

urban

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What if he fails to get any points in the final race, and Rosberg wins

davyboy

Seriously!

It was an important overtake, but hardly the best in the world.

Would not get in the top 100!

f1_fan

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Lewis is one of the greatest drivers I have ever seen in nearly 40 years of watching F1 and I have been criticised in the past for saying so with some even suggesting Button is better Rosberg is a very very good racing driver and Lewis has now beaten him twice in three races by overtaking him on the track in the same car.... that tells you all you need to know!

However one DNF in the remaining two races could cost him the championship such is the daft points system we have (and I don't just mean the double points thing) so let's not start getting ahead of ourselves. Yes, it would be a travesty for him to lose the championship now, but remember 2007 when he was 12 points (equivalent to 30 in today's 'money') ahead with 2 races to go and the team and car let him down!

Let's hope the right man wins in the end

PS I watched the 2006 GP2 season and knew he would be an F1 great. Watch this review of Turkey GP2 2006 to see what I mean:

Tidgy

o yes, still can happen . was more a case of as long as they both finish top two in last races he wins anyway.

Mega pressure on rosberg and he shown he can't cope with it time after time the past season

neil-h

Who? Ricciardo? It's an outside chance but i guess he could still do it.

f1_fan

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I wouldn't have an issue with Ricciardo winning it as he's an Aussie and Aussies are great people on the whole, but seeing as it's now mathematically impossible I don't get what you mean

Carnut

I don't think Rosberg has ONCE out driven Hamilton on track and would be a real unjust if he was to luck his way to a championship. Hamilton with the exception of Monaco has also finished in front on every occasion where he has stated 2nd to Rosbergs pole.

When Rosberg was teammates with Schumacher i used to think it was down to his car that he was never able to perform in the race to the same level as qualifying, now I'm not so sure.

Great vid as well. I did watch some of his 2006 GP2 season but must have missed this race.

JDM_Stig

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Rosberg mentioned that he struggled with rhythm and finding the lines to protect his tyres as the race went on,
Weird he hasnt won a race since driver coaching was banned.

neil-h

It was a bit of a tongue in cheek joke. Haven't looked at the drivers standings in a while tbf.

Carnut

Oh yeah, maybe his engineer should be driving

RA Dunk

So, how many Hammy haters had to visit A&E this mornings my lol!