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Belgian GP

Post by tarkys_ears » Sat Aug 28, 2021 2:09 pm

Conflict with the clarets tomorrow... Sorry lads I'll be flicking on and off but a wet Spa has to take priority this weekend!

Wet F3 this morning, wet qually now, 80% wet race tomorrow.

Gonna be a blinder.

Good opportunity for Red Bull this weekend, also some good opportunities for the midfield.

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Re: Belgian GP

Post by jdrobbo » Sat Aug 28, 2021 2:16 pm

Spa is always a stunning spectacle, but Burnley first! Enjoy the race!

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Re: Belgian GP

Post by Chester Perry » Sat Aug 28, 2021 2:39 pm

must admit it will be F! for me tomorrow - these conditions mean it will be a blinder - and I have had my fill of Red Bull player on Channel four that poses as highlights

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Re: Belgian GP

Post by Pearcey » Sat Aug 28, 2021 2:43 pm

My one and only time at a Grand Prix was Spa 2012. Watched Jenson Button win and Michael Schumacher drive. It was a brilliant weekend. Burnley games always take priority though.

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Re: Belgian GP

Post by tiger76 » Sat Aug 28, 2021 2:48 pm

Wet races always add an element of unpredictability, so it should be a good one tomorrow.

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Re: Belgian GP

Post by Chester Perry » Sat Aug 28, 2021 2:58 pm

Chester Perry wrote:
Sat Aug 28, 2021 2:39 pm
must admit it will be F! for me tomorrow - these conditions mean it will be a blinder - and I have had my fill of Red Bull player on Channel four that poses as highlights
part of my decision is the two times I put last weeks game on they scored within 20 seconds when I had just read we were doing well - so this week I thought I would take one for the team

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Re: Belgian GP

Post by Steve1956 » Sat Aug 28, 2021 3:15 pm

Norris wraps up his car at the start of quali 3....Spa really is a monster of a race track.

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Re: Belgian GP

Post by claretburns » Sat Aug 28, 2021 3:20 pm

Vettel angry and red flag didn't come before the Norris crash, both Vettel and Norris commented on the water on the track but it didn't stop Norris going for it.

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Re: Belgian GP

Post by Steve1956 » Sat Aug 28, 2021 3:28 pm

Spa starting to look like Manchester during a test match,it's going to be a long session.

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Re: Belgian GP

Post by claretburns » Sat Aug 28, 2021 3:56 pm

George Russell absolutely sensational lap, WOW!

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Re: Belgian GP

Post by Steve1956 » Sat Aug 28, 2021 3:57 pm

Hard luck ...George

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Re: Belgian GP

Post by tarkys_ears » Sun Aug 29, 2021 1:54 pm

Wet wet wet.

Formation lap behind safety car incoming.

Perez crashed onto way to the grid.

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Re: Belgian GP

Post by tarkys_ears » Sun Aug 29, 2021 2:00 pm

Now a delayed start. Gutless Masi actually helping me to watch a bit of footie

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Re: Belgian GP

Post by Chester Perry » Sun Aug 29, 2021 3:01 pm

Red Bull trying to get Perez back in when they said he would not be starting in a radio message to the Race Director

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Re: Belgian GP

Post by Froobs » Sun Aug 29, 2021 3:08 pm

Cannot see this race starting this side of tea

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Re: Belgian GP

Post by tiger76 » Sun Aug 29, 2021 4:27 pm

Strong chance this race won't take place today, heavy rain continuing to fall at Spa.

It may even get put back to Monday, but they're trying their best to get it up and running today, however the weather certainly isn't playing ball.

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Re: Belgian GP

Post by icu81b4 » Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:11 pm

Race starts at 17:17

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Re: Belgian GP

Post by Chester Perry » Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:17 pm

it will be a parade to allocated the half race points great for Red Bull, Williams, Torro Rosso and McClaren not so for others

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Re: Belgian GP

Post by Froobs » Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:24 pm

icu81b4 wrote:
Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:11 pm
Race starts at 17:17
Cant see it lasting long

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Re: Belgian GP

Post by icu81b4 » Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:27 pm

Red flagged again.

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Re: Belgian GP

Post by Chester Perry » Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:29 pm

absolutely obvious that would happen

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Re: Belgian GP

Post by tarkys_ears » Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:39 pm

It'll be classified now

Thats the only reason they've done it - presumably so they don't have to issue refunds
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Re: Belgian GP

Post by Chester Perry » Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:52 pm

farcical
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Re: Belgian GP

Post by NewClaret » Sun Aug 29, 2021 7:25 pm

Chester Perry wrote:
Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:52 pm
farcical
Could not agree more CP.

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Re: Belgian GP

Post by NewClaret » Sun Aug 29, 2021 7:26 pm

tarkys_ears wrote:
Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:39 pm
It'll be classified now

Thats the only reason they've done it - presumably so they don't have to issue refunds
Disgrace on behalf of F1. Should have just delayed it until tomorrow.

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Re: Belgian GP

Post by Chester Perry » Sun Aug 29, 2021 7:46 pm

NewClaret wrote:
Sun Aug 29, 2021 7:26 pm
Disgrace on behalf of F1. Should have just delayed it until tomorrow.
never mind the takedown move and re-erect of all the team paraphernalia in Zandervort for next week - the bigger issue is the availability of the marshals the majority of whom are volunteers and in Europe tomorrow is a workday not a public holiday

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Re: Belgian GP

Post by tarkys_ears » Sun Aug 29, 2021 8:00 pm

Not a single lap in anger at Spa, no Singapore GP, Japan cancelled...

Ughhhh

Zandvoort will be a **** track too!

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Re: Belgian GP

Post by Steve1956 » Sun Aug 29, 2021 9:00 pm

What a farce to get a result....should just have all f**ked off home around 3 pm and called it a no result.

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Re: Belgian GP

Post by Firthy » Mon Aug 30, 2021 12:06 pm

tarkys_ears wrote:
Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:39 pm
It'll be classified now

Thats the only reason they've done it - presumably so they don't have to issue refunds
The only reason it was done was to give Verstaapen the points and make the championship closer to keep the interest. Red Bull will be delighted and even more so if they win the title by a couple of points.

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Re: Belgian GP

Post by Burnleyareback2 » Mon Aug 30, 2021 10:28 pm

Got there Friday evening and just got home- it rained non-stop.

Made the camping in knee deep mud a memorable experience.
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Re: Belgian GP

Post by Craigyp01 » Mon Aug 30, 2021 10:36 pm

Burnleyareback2 wrote:
Mon Aug 30, 2021 10:28 pm
Got there Friday evening and just got home- it rained non-stop.

Made the camping in knee deep mud a memorable experience.
I was camping 2 years ago and it was glorious weather. Whilst watching on Sunday I did fear for those that were camping at the bottom of the hill!
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Re: Belgian GP

Post by Burnleyareback2 » Mon Aug 30, 2021 11:11 pm

Craigyp01 wrote:
Mon Aug 30, 2021 10:36 pm
I was camping 2 years ago and it was glorious weather. Whilst watching on Sunday I did fear for those that were camping at the bottom of the hill!
We got there about 9pm Friday. The tractor was dragging cars into the field at that stage… the situation had got worse over the next 48hrs.
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Re: Belgian GP

Post by NewClaret » Mon Aug 30, 2021 11:17 pm

Chester Perry wrote:
Sun Aug 29, 2021 7:46 pm
never mind the takedown move and re-erect of all the team paraphernalia in Zandervort for next week - the bigger issue is the availability of the marshals the majority of whom are volunteers and in Europe tomorrow is a workday not a public holiday
That’s a fair point, but surely a somewhat disrupted schedule for the next race would be better than this farcical situation? I’m sure they could rally round and get stewards from somewhere, even if you had to fly them in - get on to one of the many marshals associations?

Overall, all very poor - if it couldn’t be held safely they should have cancelled it & given fans their money back. As it stands, folk like burnleyareback2 are out of pocket and we have a corrupted championship!

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Re: Belgian GP

Post by Steve1956 » Fri Sep 03, 2021 3:54 pm

This tickled me,I love Lewis Hamilton....but how times have changed.
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Re: Belgian GP

Post by NewClaret » Fri Sep 03, 2021 7:14 pm

Steve1956 wrote:
Fri Sep 03, 2021 3:54 pm
This tickled me,I love Lewis Hamilton....but how times have changed.
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He wears some **** clobber doesn’t he?

Tbf, bet he’d give James Hunt a run for his money on women he’s had in his motor home :lol: :lol:

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Re: Belgian GP

Post by Steve1956 » Fri Sep 03, 2021 7:17 pm

NewClaret wrote:
Fri Sep 03, 2021 7:14 pm
He wears some **** clobber doesn’t he?

Tbf, bet he’d give James Hunt a run for his money on women he’s had in his motor home :lol: :lol:
Yep he dresses like a knob and each week it gradually goes worse....fantastic driver though.😉

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