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Griever20 · 11-07-2017, 05:19 AM

Australian GP: Race Notebook
motorsport-live.com

October 29th, 2017

"Flawless, and well played, being on the right tyre at the right time. That phrase was the real deal today," said former Mercedes Head of Motorsport Norbert Haug, serving as expert for the German pay TV station, about the race by Iker Vidal and Jeremy Woodford for Lotus today.

"We calculated the time loss that would happen by going to the wet tyre right away, giving our weather report, and we found that a quick stint in the inters, pushing like madman, would be the better choice," team principal Dan Martinson said about their quick second stint.

Crucial Pass:
"You always hate to hear that. Having to pass another car on track, same tyres, in the rain, is stressful, but Aki fought clean, fair and without adding danger to the manouver, and that won us the game," said Vidal to NBC's Will Buxton about the overtake in lap fourteen. That one gave him a chance to pull away from the rest of the pack, and gave him a safe lead for the last stint.

Italian Mistakes:
Rossini's first mistake was to go to the blue striped wet tyre too early, watch Chapman overcut them, and THEN end up with destroyed tyres close before the end, having to pit AGAIN late.

Their second, and maybe bigger mistake, was to mount an illegal rear wing modification on their car, resulting in a six place result penalty that would push him out of the points and into another controversy.

"This is just stupid," conceded Wexler. "With this weather, it is hard enough to get into a points paying position, and then we ruin that with a little tweak on the rear wing that we 'hope' gets overlooked? For the third time this season?" His team boss was unavailable for comment.

A Career Drive:
For Samuel Blanc and Jeremy Woodford. Both drove their heart out and collected a career best fourth and fifth place and invaluable points, and respect. "Both number two drivers, both under fire by fans and sponsors. They delievered today, and as it seems, this drive secured Woodford's seat for 2018," said BBC's David Coulthard.

After Fourteen Races:
A World Championship by Iker Vidal suddenly is possible. Chapman 191, Wexler 176, Vidal 170. 21 points in two races... everything is still in play, and the late season form by Lotus is utterly impressive and they moved into third in the Constructors Championship... by one point.

Race Result:

Standings:

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11-07-2017, 05:19 AM	#173
Griever20 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Dortmund, Germany Posts: 3,723	2017 Australian GP(14/16): Race Notebook Australian GP: Race Notebook motorsport-live.com October 29th, 2017 "Flawless, and well played, being on the right tyre at the right time. That phrase was the real deal today," said former Mercedes Head of Motorsport Norbert Haug, serving as expert for the German pay TV station, about the race by Iker Vidal and Jeremy Woodford for Lotus today. "We calculated the time loss that would happen by going to the wet tyre right away, giving our weather report, and we found that a quick stint in the inters, pushing like madman, would be the better choice," team principal Dan Martinson said about their quick second stint. Crucial Pass: "You always hate to hear that. Having to pass another car on track, same tyres, in the rain, is stressful, but Aki fought clean, fair and without adding danger to the manouver, and that won us the game," said Vidal to NBC's Will Buxton about the overtake in lap fourteen. That one gave him a chance to pull away from the rest of the pack, and gave him a safe lead for the last stint. Italian Mistakes: Rossini's first mistake was to go to the blue striped wet tyre too early, watch Chapman overcut them, and THEN end up with destroyed tyres close before the end, having to pit AGAIN late. Their second, and maybe bigger mistake, was to mount an illegal rear wing modification on their car, resulting in a six place result penalty that would push him out of the points and into another controversy. "This is just stupid," conceded Wexler. "With this weather, it is hard enough to get into a points paying position, and then we ruin that with a little tweak on the rear wing that we 'hope' gets overlooked? For the third time this season?" His team boss was unavailable for comment. A Career Drive: For Samuel Blanc and Jeremy Woodford. Both drove their heart out and collected a career best fourth and fifth place and invaluable points, and respect. "Both number two drivers, both under fire by fans and sponsors. They delievered today, and as it seems, this drive secured Woodford's seat for 2018," said BBC's David Coulthard. After Fourteen Races: A World Championship by Iker Vidal suddenly is possible. Chapman 191, Wexler 176, Vidal 170. 21 points in two races... everything is still in play, and the late season form by Lotus is utterly impressive and they moved into third in the Constructors Championship... by one point. Race Result: Standings: __________________ The Montreal Expos... Exposing the New MLB? MLB 2015 - Being the Brewmaster(ended) MLB 2013: The Blue Jays That Never Were(concluded)