The Official 2016 Malaysian Grand Prix Thread **Spoilers**

The Official 2016 Malaysian Grand Prix Thread **Spoilers**

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Derek Smith

45,676 posts

249 months

Saturday 1st October 2016
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hairyben said:
Anyone else thinking arrivabenes not aging too well?

A year ago he looked a charming carefree player, a bit george clooney. Tough gig.
My wife asked how old he was and I said, 'About my age I think.' She said, 'He looks older.'

I looked it up and was stunned to see he's only 59, 10 years my junior, so I'm pathetically grateful you posted your comment to allow me to post mine.

Mind you, I'm not in a job where the probability is that I will lose it before next season starts. He can console himself that he was in situ considerably longer than his predecessor.

I liked Luca. He looked the part of Italian racing team leader. I've just returned from Italy and the place seemed full of Lucas, although most a little plumper.

Dr Z

3,396 posts

172 months

Saturday 1st October 2016
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Hoping the Red Bulls provide some excitement at the front. Of the RB drivers, I'd say Max was showing comparable pace to the Mercs so if he can get ahead that would be a good race. He's had some pretty shocking starts lately... Hopefully he has sorted it out. The Merc was surely kinder to its tyres so it might be some excitement for nothing. Above all, hope both Merc drivers have crap starts and get swallowed up by the field allowing the Ferraris and 'Bulls to fight it out like Spain. A Merc 1-2 after the first corner will be a very boring affair. sleep

Sylvaforever

2,212 posts

99 months

Saturday 1st October 2016
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Derek Smith said:
My wife asked how old he was and I said, 'About my age I think.' She said, 'He looks older.'

I looked it up and was stunned to see he's only 59, 10 years my junior, so I'm pathetically grateful you posted your comment to allow me to post mine.

Mind you, I'm not in a job where the probability is that I will lose it before next season starts. He can console himself that he was in situ considerably longer than his predecessor.

I liked Luca. He looked the part of Italian racing team leader. I've just returned from Italy and the place seemed full of Lucas, although most a little plumper.
brilliant Derek clap

VolvoT5

4,155 posts

175 months

Saturday 1st October 2016
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Derek Smith said:
My wife asked how old he was and I said, 'About my age I think.' She said, 'He looks older.'

I looked it up and was stunned to see he's only 59, 10 years my junior, so I'm pathetically grateful you posted your comment to allow me to post mine.
Arrivabene is a pretty heavy smoker isn't he? Probably doesn't help his appearance much. If he had his teeth sorted it would take years off him.

But yeah, the stress certainly appears to be getting to him a bit lately. Even Vettel is looking a bit less chirpy.

coetzeeh

2,648 posts

237 months

Saturday 1st October 2016
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Crafty_ said:
Cement dust already gone, it wasn't there in the GP2 race.
Not referring to the loose dust that gets blown off but the residual cement and oil that remains impregnated to the tarmac and grooves.

DC commented on this after quali.

Mr_Thyroid

1,995 posts

228 months

Saturday 1st October 2016
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coetzeeh said:
Crafty_ said:
Cement dust already gone, it wasn't there in the GP2 race.
Not referring to the loose dust that gets blown off but the residual cement and oil that remains impregnated to the tarmac and grooves.

DC commented on this after quali.
Doesn't it rain every day about 4pm in Malaysia? That'll clean it.

anonymous-user

55 months

Sunday 2nd October 2016
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They will wash the track. They wont want the world seeing what looks like a building site for their showcase event start.

cheddar

4,637 posts

175 months

Sunday 2nd October 2016
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GP2 race live right now, multiple overtakes on every single lap
If only F1 was one tenth as exciting as this........

VolvoT5

4,155 posts

175 months

Sunday 2nd October 2016
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cheddar said:
GP2 race live right now, multiple overtakes on every single lap
If only F1 was one tenth as exciting as this........
Well maybe if Mercedes get a bad start it could be interesting. All the build up talk is about tyre deg, engine temps and the 'dirty air effect' which is a bit irritating.

hornetrider

63,161 posts

206 months

Sunday 2nd October 2016
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Anyone else think the RBs will do the Mercs into T1?

freddytin

1,184 posts

228 months

Sunday 2nd October 2016
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Hoping for an exciting , event filled race . Fingers crossed Lewis launches OK.

oobster

7,098 posts

212 months

Sunday 2nd October 2016
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My prediction: Lewis 4th by turn 3 on the 1st lap.

TheOversteerLever

1,340 posts

214 months

Sunday 2nd October 2016
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Fingers crossed for a good race! smile

LeoSayer

7,307 posts

245 months

Sunday 2nd October 2016
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What did Palmer just say - no power?

LeoSayer

7,307 posts

245 months

Sunday 2nd October 2016
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Ambitious from Vettel

anonymous-user

55 months

Sunday 2nd October 2016
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That's the end to the battle for first frown

hornetrider

63,161 posts

206 months

Sunday 2nd October 2016
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Oh dear Seb, that was st.

NM62

952 posts

151 months

Sunday 2nd October 2016
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Verstappen gets the dig in!

Bristol spark

4,382 posts

184 months

Sunday 2nd October 2016
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Woooooohoooooo

TheOversteerLever

1,340 posts

214 months

Sunday 2nd October 2016
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Max vs Lewis could be interesting.

Optimistic from Vettel, to say the least!