The OFFICIAL 2013 Formula 1 thread!

[imprttuner88]

As for the drive of the day, that one goes to Paul di Resta who started 21st and finished 9th.Jon

I think you have to give strong consideration to Hamilton or Massa on that one considering what they had to come back from.

[tttoon]

The FIA will let all teams (except Mercedes) test with their race drivers during the young driver test at Silverstone:

http://adamcooperf1.com/2013/07/01/fia-opens-rookie-test-to-race-drivers/

Actually a pretty good solution to this whole shitshow by the FIA. I'm curious to see if they can determine the cause of these failures too.

[mcr_driver]

I couldn't wait to see it on the DVR and read the highlights today, Should be a fun race to watch :rofl: Bring on a different tire manufacturer please, I avoid pirelli as they are inconsistent and have a steep performance drop off for street tires and I think formula one would do best to do the same as well.

[Cephas]

I can't imagine how scary it must be to have a tire go at 180mph. No thanks!

[pharow]

What a crazy race. I'm so, so, soooo glad that the robot (Vettle) had a dnf. Plus all of the tires blowing out all over the place made things very interesting. This is shaping up to be a very good season.

[Jon325i]

Good race......but the 5 left rear failures this weekend will have the FIA asking Pirelli a lot of questions. As reported during the race, it was speculated that curbs and/or tire pressure may have been the cause. I'm sure we'll find out more as this get investigated. Also, earlier this month there were rumors circulating that Michelin might be considering re-entering the F1 game. I hope they do so we can resume the tire wars of a few years ago.

Alonso's comments a few weeks ago about Vettel being "....due for some bad luck" finally materialized. Not to sound anti-Vettel, but I think this was needed so the points among the top drivers can tighten up, which makes for a more exciting season versus someone running away with the title by August or September. I would like to see the outcome of the Driver's Title decided during the last race as it was in recent seasons. Keeps things exciting all year.

As for the drive of the day, that one goes to Paul di Resta who started 21st and finished 9th. The Force India squad has kept an impressive pace all season - they are no longer mid-field runners, but points and possible podium contenders.

Jon

[unevolved]

Man, fuck NBC Sports.

[PReta]

does anyone know where i can watch the British GP online? completely missed it.

[Roysneon]

Fernando needs to borrow one of Kimi's razors. Great drive by all podium finishers but damn I can't get over how ridiculous he looks.

[Hick]

Great finish. Vettel finally had some back luck this season. Maybe we will have a fight for the Championship.

[Hick]

This is not going to help Pirelli's or the FIA's arguement.

[ZinnoBerrotEta]

Tire blow out extravaganza.

[Hick]

How long is the tour? I'm sure 1.5hrs of missed tour won't hurt anyone's feelings.

[oliver.r]

a ton of people do, I follow the tour even though I haven't ridden in like 4 years

[Hick]

Waffles NBCSN. Who watches bicycles at 8am???