Gridlock

Dammit that was a draft :)

Even Ferrari’s facepalms had reliability issues.

Even Ferrari’s facepalms were only 30% effective.

We’re just waiting for the minibus full of mini-Petrovs, and we’ll get going.

Some young literary types, obviously.

Seb had questions of his own about Daniel’s bravery, and set out to find the answer.

I don’t think they get enough credit for not fixing the race result at the final pit stop – or earlier – like Red Bull used to do. And RB don’t get enough scorn, either.

An admirable 3 years, I just pray […]

Sounds like someone has a contract clause specifying either Massa or Bottas as their team-mate?

Wet tyres do increase ride height through having a larger diameter, not sure what the difference is though. You’re right though, the best way to ensure safe wet weather running is to design the cars to run safely […]

After years of absolute dominance, Dieter Zetsche had the second best moustache in the paddock.

Gerhard: You know I can still see Bernie whispering in your ear, right?

The drivers are fitted with new temperature sensors following Jenson’s concerns in the last race.

“If I win this thing will you promise not to let your wife sing in the garage again?”

No doubt Flavio agrees with you

Ouch, that was a low blow…

Radical change is always unpopular but rarely fails to produce at least some benefits.

Let’s see how popular reg changes to allow closer racing suddenly becomes once Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull find […]

Helmets do actually have a little spoiler on the back, for instance:

I disagree with the COTD – for a start you could easily mount a camera on the helmet without any noticeable effects to aero or driver […]

“Dietrich’s falling interest in his second team means Kvyat will have to get used to a much higher centre of gravity”

I know I’m a huge cynic, but..

“McLaren-Honda is delighted to announce a new long-term partnership with luxury watchmaking brand Richard Mille.”

..I look forward to Brundle being extra nice about McLaren…

Ding ding ding, winner.

You can’t judge Germans on their aesthetics. Have you ever seen the interior of most Audi Quattros or BMW E30 M3s? ;)

This is not the same Ferrari though. They didn’t hire James Allison so he could come in and keep doing the same things they’d been doing before, even if that thing is radical change. Hmm. You know what I mean :)