Formula 1 2018

[Cleoriff]

Starting a new thread (before the last one gets split again)...:smileytongue:

It is 2018, The year of the Halo... Like it or hate it, it will be implemented as part of new FIA rules

None of the 2018 cars have been revealed yet (that happens in February) but this is how it will look

Most drivers' aren't keen but are having to toe the party line...

[Cleoriff]

Well we now go to Mexico....

Winner Kimi Raikkonen, 2nd Max Verstappen, 3rd Lewis Hamilton. 4th Seb Vettel

Having said that, probably the best race of the season....

[jonsie]

I enjoyed that and I'm happy for Kimi. Great race from Max and I feel pit strategy and tyres cost Lewis.

Quite disgraceful booing on the podium when Lewis was presented with the trophy, put a damper for me on the celebrations.

[Anonymous]

Why was he booed?

[jonsie]

Quite possibly just because he's British? We aren't looked on favourably in most countries but his lifestyle doesn't go down well either.

[Cleoriff]

However, they love him in America. When he got pole the crowd went wild.

I think he was booed purely because he didn't win.

They expected him to, and they wanted the WDC decided in their country...

[Cleoriff]

Ocon disqualified for fuel infringement. He finished in 8th place

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ocon-disqualified-usgp-fuel-infringement/3200005/

Edited to add: So was Kevin Magnussen...

[jonsie]

Seems to be so many petty rules and when no advantage has been gained then they should appeal.

[Cleoriff]

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@jonsie wrote:

Seems to be so many petty rules and when no advantage has been gained then they should appeal.

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I agree @jonsie. At least though with Vettels penalty they were consistent with the 3 place grid drop.

[Cleoriff]

Ok It's Mexico F1 this weekend and free practice 1 has just started.

I will just put this here....

[Cleoriff]

FP1 results. FP2 about to start

Renault looking good!