Italian Grand Prix

thelaughingclaret · Post by **thelaughingclaret** » Fri Sep 06, 2019 1:53 am

Who’s the claret I’ve just seen on F1’s Instagram with Hamilton?

superdimitri · Post by **superdimitri** » Fri Sep 06, 2019 2:36 am

Linky?

ClaretDiver · Post by **ClaretDiver** » Fri Sep 06, 2019 6:01 am

That's awesome!!!

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Fri Sep 06, 2019 6:06 am

Quality photo

beddie · Post by **beddie** » Fri Sep 06, 2019 8:14 am

Yes great picture that. He likes our badge does Lewis.

Hendrickxz · Post by **Hendrickxz** » Fri Sep 06, 2019 8:17 am

Definitely one for the family album--jealous! But I don't think we will outnumber Max Verstappen's mates in their Blackpool shirts!

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Fri Sep 06, 2019 8:20 am

Cracking picture

claretblue · Post by **claretblue** » Fri Sep 06, 2019 8:20 am

Hamilton may be considering investing in Turf Moor!

LoveCurryPies · Post by **LoveCurryPies** » Fri Sep 06, 2019 8:45 am

"Just a minute, Lewis. I've got a text from the wife saying she's just seen me on tv. I told her I was working in Brighton this weekend"

Cheshireclaret · Post by **Cheshireclaret** » Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:11 am

Lewis : ‘is that a pull mate, I’d take that back if I were you’

cbx750 · Post by **cbx750** » Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:16 am

Lewis : 'when did West Ham change their badge? '

superdimitri · Post by **superdimitri** » Fri Sep 06, 2019 5:42 pm

He's more likely thinking it's Aston Villa since his close friend Ashley Young used to play for them.

I couldn't find the post anywhere though, you still got a link?

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Fri Sep 06, 2019 5:47 pm

I know some fantastic gossip on The Hammer, not sexual, but am sworn to secrecy until it breaks.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sat Sep 07, 2019 11:26 am

Tricky Trevor wrote:I know some fantastic gossip on The Hammer, not sexual, but am sworn to secrecy until it breaks.

So your going to tell us the secret when somebody else has told us it......Fantastic.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sat Sep 07, 2019 11:41 am

Steve1956 wrote:So your going to tell us the secret when somebody else has told us it......Fantastic.

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Sat Sep 07, 2019 1:46 pm

Steve1956 wrote:So your going to tell us the secret when somebody else has told us it......Fantastic.

True but I can tell you my link to it.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sat Sep 07, 2019 1:49 pm

Tricky Trevor wrote:True but I can tell you my link to it.

Go ahead ......I can't wait.

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Sat Sep 07, 2019 3:29 pm

What a farce that was. 6m+ Remaining after a red flag and they all sit in the pits daring somebody to come out and break the air for them. After a pedestrian warm up lap only Sainz beats the clock to register a time. Worked out perfectly for Leclerc, he was pole sitter. Mercedes won’t be too unhappy with 2nd & 3rd. Podiums all season will get Lewis another title.

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Sat Sep 07, 2019 11:09 pm

I hope their giving refunds after that shambles. Disgrace tbh.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sat Sep 07, 2019 11:20 pm

Dyched wrote:I hope their giving refunds after that shambles. Disgrace tbh.

Think a ticket is about a 100 notes for a Saturday qualifying...a disgrace that.

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Sat Sep 07, 2019 11:32 pm

Steve1956 wrote:Think a ticket is about a 100 notes for a Saturday qualifying...a disgrace that.

Still watching the highlights so no clue what penalties have been handed out yet.

Not sure why the drivers are laughing about either.

tarkys_ears · Post by **tarkys_ears** » Sun Sep 08, 2019 12:02 am

Tricky Trevor wrote:What a farce that was. 6m+ Remaining after a red flag and they all sit in the pits daring somebody to come out and break the air for them. After a pedestrian warm up lap only Sainz beats the clock to register a time. Worked out perfectly for Leclerc, he was pole sitter. Mercedes won’t be too unhappy with 2nd & 3rd. Podiums all season will get Lewis another title.

They'd all registered a time except Stroll I believe.

Jcrick21 · Post by **Jcrick21** » Sun Sep 08, 2019 6:10 am

Didn't think I'd make it onto here haha, he was such a nice bloke, except he did ask what the shirt was

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least he knows who we are now!

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Sun Sep 08, 2019 6:58 am

tarkys_ears wrote:They'd all registered a time except Stroll I believe.

I wasn't clear. I meant on that run. It turned out Leclerc beat the clock as well but posted a slower time than his earlier effort.

tarkys_ears · Post by **tarkys_ears** » Sun Sep 08, 2019 12:46 pm

Predictions?

HAM, VET, LEC I think

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sun Sep 08, 2019 8:38 pm

Leclerc wins again ahead of the 2 Mercedes,a fair amount of controversy throughout,Vettel had another shocker,what's new for him this season,his status as Ferrari's number one is under serious question now surely.

Hamilton's cruising to the title,and Mercedes are romping away with the Constructor's crown.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sun Sep 08, 2019 9:38 pm

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Since when did they start handing out yellow cards for bad driving,the rule makers in all sports are certainly ******* everything up

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sun Sep 08, 2019 9:46 pm

Steve1956 wrote:
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Since when did they start handing out yellow cards for bad driving,the rule makers in all sports are certainly ******* everything up

Great meme m8.

Strange one he (Leclerc) cuts Hamilton up, and then cuts the chicane out... seemed like FIA didn't want to upset Ferrari in their own "back yard"

Never mind .... hey at least Mercedes pitted him and gave him the chance of the fastest lap.

tarkys_ears · Post by **tarkys_ears** » Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:09 pm

Such a shame Merc got it completely wrong with Hamiltons tyres.

In the end, Bottas was never going to have a proper battle with LeClerc so the race finished with a bit of an anti-climax.

Shocking that the Ferrari was faster on the straights with the trailing Merc with DRS and the slipstream... some major **** ups this weekend (and there was me thinking Ferrari would have ****** up LeClercs race again!)

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:22 pm

Bosscat wrote:Great meme m8.

Strange one he (Leclerc) cuts Hamilton up, and then cuts the chicane out... seemed like FIA didn't want to upset Ferrari in their own "back yard"

Never mind .... hey at least Mercedes pitted him and gave him the chance of the fastest lap.

Exactly BC I think he had that race won before the lights went out,strange decision giving him a yellow card for poor driving,when did that rule come into force?

tarkys_ears · Post by **tarkys_ears** » Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:26 pm

Steve1956 wrote:Exactly BC I think he had that race won before the lights went out,strange decision giving him a yellow card for poor driving,when did that rule come into force?

Black and white flags... I dont know but a long time.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:29 pm

tarkys_ears wrote:Black and white flags... I dont know but a long time.

I've heard of the Black flag disqualified but not the black & white one,been watching F1 since James Hunt become Champion in the rain in Japan,mustn't get used much.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:31 pm

Steve1956 wrote:I've heard of the Black flag disqualified but not the black & white one,been watching F1 since James Hunt become Champion in the rain in Japan,mustn't get used much.

The black and white flag is used at the end of every race fella.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:33 pm

Rileybobs wrote:The black and white flag is used at the end of every race fella.

You know what I meant.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:33 pm

Steve1956 wrote:I've heard of the Black flag disqualified but not the black & white one,been watching F1 since James Hunt become Champion in the rain in Japan,mustn't get used much.

Its just been re-instated Steve especially for the Italian GP.....
https://www.racefans.net/2019/09/06/f1s ... llow-card/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

As seen by an article from 2 days ago

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:35 pm

Bosscat wrote:Its just been re-instated Steve especially for the Italian GP.....
https://www.racefans.net/2019/09/06/f1s ... llow-card/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

As seen by an article from 2 days ago

Thanks Mr Google

Right_winger · Post by **Right_winger** » Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:35 pm

All that matters is whinger Hamilton never won. Happy days

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:37 pm

Right_winger wrote:All that matters is whinger Hamilton never won. Happy days

World Champion 2019.

Right_winger · Post by **Right_winger** » Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:38 pm

Steve1956 wrote:World Champion 2019.

Might well be, still doesn’t stop him acting like a spoilt little brat though.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:39 pm

Right_winger wrote:All that matters is whinger Hamilton never won. Happy days

You mean 5 times World Champion (soon to be 6) Whinger

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:39 pm

Right_winger wrote:Might well be, still doesn’t stop him acting like a spoilt little brat though.

World Champion 2020

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:40 pm

Right_winger wrote:Might well be, still doesn’t stop him acting like a spoilt little brat though.

Bit like a few on here

4:20 · Post by **4:20** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 5:17 pm

Stolen off twitter, apologies if already posted

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Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 5:21 pm

Ian Holloway has put a bit of meat on

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 5:23 pm

At the weekend m8

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tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 5:29 pm

4:20 wrote:Stolen off twitter, apologies if already posted

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Nice touch Lewisham ilton.

superdimitri · Post by **superdimitri** » Wed Sep 11, 2019 8:24 am

I'm pretty sure they had their engine toned down because of the reliability issues. They only get so many a year so if you have problems potentially with your engine and you're fighting a losing battle anyway with Ferraris low downforce and faster engine it's a good time to not take any risks.

I'm pretty sure they knew they couldn't complete and frankly didn't care so much. Funny how Hamilton was mad about being forced off the track though, like Martin Brundle said, he'll get one back.

It's funny as hell to see Vettel struggling after years of countless smugness and success too.

Don't get the winging comments with Hamilton. You clearly must have missed Jenson whinge about everything but him Buttons caterer. Including their time together where he constantly blamed the team and the car.

Hamilton, considering his success and wealth is incredibly down to earth and complimentary imo. . And remember. He's no paid driver, nor did his dad hand him a racing career through his surname like some.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Wed Sep 11, 2019 9:22 am

superdimitri wrote:I'm pretty sure they had their engine toned down because of the reliability issues. They only get so many a year so if you have problems potentially with your engine and you're fighting a losing battle anyway with Ferraris low downforce and faster engine it's a good time to not take any risks.

I'm pretty sure they knew they couldn't complete and frankly didn't care so much. Funny how Hamilton was mad about being forced off the track though, like Martin Brundle said, he'll get one back.

It's funny as hell to see Vettel struggling after years of countless smugness and success too.

Don't get the winging comments with Hamilton. You clearly must have missed Jenson whinge about everything but him Buttons caterer. Including their time together where he constantly blamed the team and the car.

Hamilton, considering his success and wealth is incredibly down to earth and complimentary imo. . And remember. He's no paid driver, nor did his dad hand him a racing career through his surname like some.

Great post that,regards people saying LH is a winging cry baby, it's the British way,when our sportsmen and women get so successful and get to the very top, there are always some who want to knock them down,strange but true,LH is the greatest British driver ever no ifs or buts.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Wed Sep 11, 2019 2:00 pm

superdimitri wrote:I'm pretty sure they had their engine toned down because of the reliability issues. They only get so many a year so if you have problems potentially with your engine and you're fighting a losing battle anyway with Ferraris low downforce and faster engine it's a good time to not take any risks.

I'm pretty sure they knew they couldn't complete and frankly didn't care so much. Funny how Hamilton was mad about being forced off the track though, like Martin Brundle said, he'll get one back.

It's funny as hell to see Vettel struggling after years of countless smugness and success too.

Don't get the winging comments with Hamilton. You clearly must have missed Jenson whinge about everything but him Buttons caterer. Including their time together where he constantly blamed the team and the car.

Hamilton, considering his success and wealth is incredibly down to earth and complimentary imo. . And remember. He's no paid driver, nor did his dad hand him a racing career through his surname like some.

Great post m8.

Right_winger · Post by **Right_winger** » Wed Sep 11, 2019 2:07 pm

superdimitri wrote: Hamilton, considering his success and wealth is incredibly down to earth and complimentary imo. . And remember. He's no paid driver, nor did his dad hand him a racing career through his surname like some.

His dad bankrolled him from his karting days, from which they were very bad losers when things didn’t go their way. From then he joined the McClaren young drivers programme and the rest is history. Very good driver just a spoilt brat with no personality.

Mansell was a better driver than Hamilton anyway.