Formula 1 - Season 2017 (1 Viewer)
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Vettel was leading the championship till yesterday race results. That was 12 races leading. Car cant be that bad. Hamilton hasnt retired any races either so it wasnt like Vettel had luck there and Hamilton now caught up. Ricciardo went past Kimi yesterday like a rock. And Ferrari has a better car than RB this season as results show. No way would have Ricciardo past Vettel like that. Ferrari still has better engine than Renault this season.
There was talk that Vettel went wide in lap 40 and damaged his steering again and had to manage his situation so couldnt push fully. Hence the gap.
Also Monza is power track and Mercedes engine power makes the big difference there. The pundits are saying that Singapore and Japan will show us if Vettel can still win the championship.
Also Red Bulls have done well in Singapore (Ricciardo has 3 podiums there last 3 years, 2nd twice). So they could add competition for the win/podium.
I think neither Vettel or Ham can afford another 1-3 type of finish. -10 points instantly.
I have a feeling some kind of retirement can decide this championship. Neither Vettel or Ham has retired this season. You would think there is going to be that one odd race smth happens, either technical retirement (Ham retired engine last year in Malaysia) or some Torpedo/Mad Max crash at the start for example.
Also Monza is power track and Mercedes engine power makes the big difference there. The pundits are saying that Singapore and Japan will show us if Vettel can still win the championship.
Also Red Bulls have done well in Singapore (Ricciardo has 3 podiums there last 3 years, 2nd twice). So they could add competition for the win/podium.
I think neither Vettel or Ham can afford another 1-3 type of finish. -10 points instantly.
I have a feeling some kind of retirement can decide this championship. Neither Vettel or Ham has retired this season. You would think there is going to be that one odd race smth happens, either technical retirement (Ham retired engine last year in Malaysia) or some Torpedo/Mad Max crash at the start for example.
If you read what i posted, i did mention that. I just think Kimi is not as good these days and is easier to pass. It doesnt mean Ferrari has bad car now. Vettel has been making podiums most of season. Someone like Ricciardo precisely who is a pure racer would be fighting for the championship with that Ferrari car. Kimi isnt.
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Im aware of that but im thinking more innocent situation were someone simply crashes into one of them in the start or there is technical retirement. There has been some talk about Vettel potentially getting some engine penalties cause he is on his 4th engine or smth. That would mean grid penalties, so he would start in the middle and its more likely to actually end up in a crash there in the middle.
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Im aware of that but im thinking more innocent situation were someone simply crashes into one of them in the start or there is technical retirement. There has been some talk about Vettel potentially getting some engine penalties cause he is on his 4th engine or smth. That would mean grid penalties, so he would start in the middle and its more likely to actually end up in a crash there in the middle.
Instead of washed up has been Kimi.
: Glad that even Red Bull's are ahead of Mercedes duo, Hamilton and Bottas. Good job for Raikkonen, he got Seba's back. 
