Yes there have been epic battles, but no full racedistance this thrilling imo. Not with this kind of action going on all over the field all over the track all the time from start to finish.
None of those you mention have provided that imo.
2014 Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix
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None of those you mention have provided that imo.
A 60 lap battle with no overtaking is just as entertaining as 100 overtakes in a race
Perhaps, but a 60 lap battle between 2 drivers is not as much action as 60 laps with battles and overtaking throughout the entire field of cars.A 60 lap battle with no overtaking is just as entertaining as 100 overtakes in a race
Even excluding the fight for 1st and 2nd I would rate todays race the most entertaining and thrilling race since I started following the sport (2000).
Imo it was only decent in your eyes because none of your favorite drivers where fighting for the victory or such, but that's my guess and I might be wrong.
5 places grid penalty for Maldonado? 5 places?!? 5!!!!!!??? They are waiting for him to seriously hurt someone, before giving him a race ban?! That guy is a moving hazard! Just rip to pieces his super license. Seriously... 5 freaking places penalty...
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Williams isn't running a RACING livery because of alcoholic sponsorship being prohibited in Bahrain, it's because they knew what was going to happen in the race.
I'm guessing by that comment, you don't like either Lewis or Nico? Oh, what's that I hear - you do? Alrighty then...
Well, not every race can be awesome, but this one was. Mercedes are just fantastic, but I'm glad the Hulk is third in the championship and Force India second. Also, Pérez seems to be getting used to the new team and the car, I think he'll be a tought nut to crack for Hulkenberg.
Shame that Williams had a really weird strategy, and the safety car probably didn't help. Massa's start was awesome though, and overall they did a solid job.
And Ricciardo is really standing his ground against Vettel, good job mate.
As for Ferrari... Montezemolo leaving before the finish, in one of the best races in years. Oh yeah, the Ferraris barely got into the points, better run to Jean Todt and ask him to change the rules.
Shame that Williams had a really weird strategy, and the safety car probably didn't help. Massa's start was awesome though, and overall they did a solid job.
And Ricciardo is really standing his ground against Vettel, good job mate.
As for Ferrari...
Montezemolo leaving before the finish, in one of the best races in years. Oh yeah, the Ferraris barely got into the points, better run to Jean Todt and ask him to change the rules.
That was the best race I've ever seen. Lewis Hamilton you absolute beauty!!
It's going to be interesting to see how the BBC will fit all of that action into the highlights tonight
Yes I do, but you gonna completely ignore the fact that I stated in my post that even without them in the race, even without that fight, I consider it the best race I've seen. I love it when "my guy wins", but I watch F1 for racing, and I got a ton of that today!
Emerson Meyer
Keep Fighting
Maldonado, you are waayyy faster than Esteban!
I cant believe my eyes i actually saw more overtaking outside the DRS zones than what i saw with it.
i don't usually watch F1 but to day i did and im glad
i don't usually watch F1 but to day i did and im glad
If only every race was this good. Real racing...wheel to wheel.
Chris Jenkins
Driving til the wheels fall off
Can you imagine If that Merc battle was Vettel and Webber?!
I'm a Hamilton fan and i'm not complaining, but it will be a fairly weak Championship win if he gets it, after all, i'd rather see him race 21 other cars than just 1, but to beat Rosberg over a season in identical machinery is going to be something worth watching and a great achievement.
5 places grid penalty for Maldonado? 5 places?!? 5!!!!!!??? They are waiting for him to seriously hurt someone, before giving him a race ban?! That guy is a moving hazard! Just rip to pieces his super license. Seriously... 5 freaking places penalty...
That guy does not belong in F1. I saw his reply afterwards and he puts the blame on Gutierrez (has was of his line and had the corner). Yeah right. They should indeed give him a race ban but I wonder if that changes anything in his behaviour.
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