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It's still early, but Mercedes probably will dominate this year. Next year may be a different story when 95% of the engine is unfrozen for changes. At least this year it's not just one person dominating. We may see Hamilton and Rosberg fighting until the very end. That should be good.
Did you guys hear the RBR president(i think that's who said it, was a RBR exec) saying now that Weber is gone Vettle actually has someone to drive against?
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Luca... is well, Luca.
I kinda hope they open the exhausts up or allow higher RPMs. This will get you more sound, but that I care about, power, is also increased.
I kinda hope they open the exhausts up or allow higher RPMs. This will get you more sound, but that I care about, power, is also increased.
I think they will get rid of the fuel flow limit and up the rpm limits to get "the sound" that everyone is looking for back. I like the sound now and being able to hear tires screech, rumble strips etc...but that's just me.
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^ I agree i'm not against this current sound. There was a few shots down the straights, one RBR car in particular, and they sounded good.
Also when they down shift you can hear the turbo and the electronics which IMO sounds good as well.
Also when they down shift you can hear the turbo and the electronics which IMO sounds good as well.
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I assume that all of the teams would have to agree with getting rid of the fuel flow limit. I doubt all of the teams (Mercedes) would agree to it.
It's QQ thankyouverymuch
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****ing awesome race.
Lewis and Nico are great together. Crazy battle the whole race and then joking about it when it's over. Awesome.
I can't say that I'm pleased to see the Merc dominance though. Seeing those two cars just cruise away from the pack is ridiculous. But at least the drivers are neck and neck.
I was also surprised to see the FI, Williams, Redbull train. That was great.
This is going to be an awesome season.
Lewis and Nico are great together. Crazy battle the whole race and then joking about it when it's over. Awesome.
I can't say that I'm pleased to see the Merc dominance though. Seeing those two cars just cruise away from the pack is ridiculous. But at least the drivers are neck and neck.
I was also surprised to see the FI, Williams, Redbull train. That was great.
This is going to be an awesome season.
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I think it's great that Mercedes got it. They worked hard, and did the right things. They are the best for a reason, good for them.
On that note, if a merc was to win the drivers championship... better be Nico!
On that note, if a merc was to win the drivers championship... better be Nico!
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At least those two didn't crash and they raced fairly giving each other enough room. Too bad the same couldn't have been said between Vettel and Webber. It's really sad Webber didn't crash into Vettel on every occasion.
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