Wooter Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 The new cars look spectacular but I'm not sure whether the races will also become more spectacular to watch...I think on some occasions, it will definitely become harder to overtake since the cars are much broader now. Had the same thought. I actually think it will be more boring. Overtaking will be easier on the straightlines though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reptile* Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 Overtaking shouldn't be easier IMO. Nothing better than a hard fight side by side and which one gets better corner exit. DRS makes it easy to overtake on straight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwantumpresbyterianen Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 well, it doesnt matter if its easier to overtake, if mercedes is again 1sec faster each round. 80% of the races of 2016, the 2 mercedes drivers were gone at the first round, driving 1 and 2 from start till finish. I'm just afraid mercedes car will be overpowered again, and if we're all honest Botas aint the level of Lewis or Nico. To be short, easy title for Lewis I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pate Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 well, it doesnt matter if its easier to overtake, if mercedes is again 1sec faster each round. 80% of the races of 2016, the 2 mercedes drivers were gone at the first round, driving 1 and 2 from start till finish. I'm just afraid mercedes car will be overpowered again, and if we're all honest Botas aint the level of Lewis or Nico. To be short, easy title for Lewis I think Agree. Bottas is definitely not used to this car yet and there is probably a good reason why Bottas has not been "first choise" when Mercedes was looking for a new driver to replace Rosberg. So Lewis surely has the upper hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum VIP Dest!Ny Posted March 24, 2017 Platinum VIP Share Posted March 24, 2017 Watched a little bit last season but think I might try to watch as many gp's as I can this season hmm. Needed a hobby anyways 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Scott Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Felipe quit racing. I really hope Max Verstappen will bring fire this year! Lets hope for some epic Max moments like this again: I'm a Verstappen fan, he's a agressive pilot and ever show your habilities!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwantumpresbyterianen Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Agree. Bottas is definitely not used to this car yet and there is probably a good reason why Bottas has not been "first choise" when Mercedes was looking for a new driver to replace Rosberg. So Lewis surely has the upper hand. True they dont need another season with 2 drivers fighting with eachother. Thats why they probably took Botas. Because previous season the negative relationship between Lewis and Nico a big issue. Anyway I'm ready for the qualification I bet: 1. Lewis 2. Verstappen 3. Vettel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pate Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Red Bull has definitely some work to do! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reptile* Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 I like the idea ferrari has gained gap over half a second. Not worried about the pace between Ham & Bot... yet. Give guys him a chance. Red Bull is really struggling, kinda a surprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwantumpresbyterianen Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Well, in Q1 Hulkenberg took P5. I was really surprised about that for a renault car. But for some reason it was impossible to set another good round in Q2 for Hulkenberg. Massa was also pretty good. Anyway cant wait for tomorrow . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaii Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 it was a nice first race in Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reptile* Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 it was indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Rantala Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) I think it was booring race, only great thing was when Ocon and Hülkenberg overtaked Nolonso (Alonso). After that Nolonso decided to retire hah. Good to see that Ferrari have some pace against Mercedes now, was disappointent to see Ricciardo to retire he is great driver and my favorite driver with Kimi. Let see what type of season is coming, but i hope more overtakes. In China track is better and we can see more overtakes than in Melbourne. Edited March 26, 2017 by von Rantala Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pate Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 The race was very boring to watch. The drivers mention they lose a lot of downforce if they are within 2 secs of the guy in front... The new rules, although implemented to spice things up, might have an opposite effect when it comes to overtaking. Hope things get better in China! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooter Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Read in the newspapers today that Redbull will be ready in June after a big engine update.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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