The Official 2014 Belgian Grand Prix Tread ***Spoilers***

[JonRB]

Derek Smith said:

Is there a chance that McLaren might not embarrass themselves and their fans this weekend?

In much the same way as there is a chance a meteor could land at the top of Eau Rouge and disrupt the race. Yes.

[Derek Smith]

JonRB said:

Derek Smith said:

Is there a chance that McLaren might not embarrass themselves and their fans this weekend?

In much the same way as there is a chance a meteor could land at the top of Eau Rouge and disrupt the race. Yes.

Are you not that confident of their chances then?

[JonRB]

Derek Smith said:

Are you not that confident of their chances then?

To be honest, I was just trying to be amusing / witty.

In reality, you never know with McLaren. But they do have rather a track record of snatching disappointment from the jaws of success of late.

[RichB]

Hamilton fastest in 2nd practice by over half a second.
Try as he may Rosberg just wasn't fast enough.
Looks like Rosberg is now broken "mentally".

[suffolk009]

RichB said:

Looks like Rosberg is now broken "mentally".

Oh, please let's not go there again.

[Corpulent Tosser]

suffolk009 said:

RichB said:

Looks like Rosberg is now broken "mentally".

Oh, please let's not go there again.

I think, or at least hope, that was a dig at people who have claimed before some recent races that Hamilton was 'broken mentally'

[MGZRod]

That's us arrived at hotel in Brussels, off to practice & qually tomorrow then race on Sunday. Can't wait!

[RichB]

[suffolk009]

Corpulent Tosser said:

suffolk009 said:

RichB said:

Looks like Rosberg is now broken "mentally".

Oh, please let's not go there again.

I think, or at least hope, that was a dig at people who have claimed before some recent races that Hamilton was 'broken mentally'

Ah, missed the subtle humour. Thick-head on today.

[Hungrymc]

I'm certainly suffering a few mental issues - I've developed a nervous tick whenever the first Lewis or Nico 'is broken' message is posted.

The longer run times looked quite close - I'm hoping for a good race (but won't bet against the Mercs having 0.75 secs per lap come the race).

[heebeegeetee]

MGZRod said:

That's us arrived at hotel in Brussels, off to practice & qually tomorrow then race on Sunday. Can't wait!

But are you broke, mentally?

[RichB]

Looked like Chilton was half a day quicker than Rossi, I wonder of Marussia is broken either financially or mentally?

[Derek Smith]

JonRB said:

In reality, you never know with McLaren.

I think we do, unfortunately.

I've been a fan since the start of MP4 and the last few years have tested me commitment.

[jbudgie]

suffolk009 said:

It seems that Seb is unhappy...apparently it's not fair to compare his season with his teammates.

"Formula 1 can be nice but it is also brutal in that sometimes it will not let you have the opportunity to show what you can do.

“That’s why I am not interested in comparing too much because, on my side, it’s not fair to compare.

“Fortunately for Daniel, he had a smoother year in terms of reliability. I’m not saying a perfect year, but way less issues than I had, so I think it’s not entirely fair to compare.”

Who cares, he has had his good times.
Always seemed like a whinger to this observer.

[jbudgie]

Agent Orange said:

Tom Clarkson interviewing Jos Verstappen in the pit lane.

Bets on Jos belting someone in the pits in the coming months/years?

He did seem to a bit pissed off .

Too many of the same questions probably.

[MyVTECGoesBwaaah]

Holy crap, massive air from one of those sausage kerbs! (GP3 Practice)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puD6lHQCQFE

[Jasandjules]

MyVTECGoesBwaaah said:

Holy crap, massive air from one of those sausage kerbs! (GP3 Practice)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puD6lHQCQFE

Massive air? That's the first hour of his PPL covered....

[JonRB]

Just watching FP2

I quite like Christian Horner's beard. It suits him.

[team underdog]

MyVTECGoesBwaaah said:

Holy crap, massive air from one of those sausage kerbs! (GP3 Practice)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puD6lHQCQFE

That's pretty scary to see, especially if it had been in a race and the likelihood of striking another driver on the head.

Why is there even a sausage kerb on the inside? Bring back gravel I say.

[jbudgie]

JonRB said:

Just watching FP2

I quite like Christian Horner's beard. It suits him.

This isn't the gay thread Jon.