Moderator f1since08 110 Posted April 16, 2014 Moderator Share Posted April 16, 2014 Mercedes will be hoping to take a 4th consecutive win in China, as we head into the 11th running of the Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai. A win for Hamilton will see him close the gap to team mate Rosberg to a minimum of 4 points depending on Nico's finishing position, where as a win for the German will extend the gap to at least 18 points.Race Information:Track: Shanghai International CircuitNumber of laps: 56 http://Circuit Length: 3.4 miles (5.5km)Race Length: 189.6 miles (305.1km)Fastest Lap: 1:32.238 (Michael Schumacher, Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, 2004)First Grand Prix: 20042013 Pole Position: Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG Petronas, 1:34.4842013 Race Winner: Fernando Alonso, Scuderia FerrariPirelli Tyre Compounds Available: Option - Soft, Prime - Medium, Intermediate, WetRace Preview:Although he has raced in Formula 1 since 2007, Lewis Hamilton has never taken 3 wins in a row before. He will be hoping to put an end to that record this weekend, however this track heralds bad memories in the Brit's mind, with the pit entry having cost the driver the 2007 world championship. The same cannot be said for his team mate, who took his maiden win at this circuit in 2012 in dominant fashion after his then team mate Michael Schumacher retired with a loose wheel.Nico Hulkenberg led here last year for Sauber and will be looking to continue Force India's good start to the season - as will his team mate Sergio Perez who claimed his first podium for the team last time out in Bahrain.Ferrari come into this race with a new team principal in the shape of Marco Mattiacci - the CEO of Ferrari North America - after Stefano Domenicali resigned from the role coming into the race. He will be looking to make an instant impact, as the Scuderia's season so far has been dismal with Ferrari lying 5th in the constructors' championship. Red Bull come into the race knowing that Ricciardo's disqualification from the Australian Grand Prix has been upheld. They will be hoping for a good result on the track in which Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber claimed the team's first win - and one two - in 2009. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moderator MBKF1 91 Posted April 16, 2014 Moderator Share Posted April 16, 2014 I'm expecting another Mercedes 1, 2. They are so quick, the only reason they won't get a 1, 2 is if they have reliability issues or crash. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KRTheIceman 0 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Ready to watch Mercedes powered cars overtake everyone else on the straight, that's it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
couger1981 94 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Vettel's finger should get a good warmup during the race haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheBlackFlag 0 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 A combination of Lewis' China record and the crushing performance of the Merc's should leave little room for anyone els Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Syn 2 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Barring any mechanical issues, I expect Hamilton to take this, though Alonso or Riccardo might squeak in for P2 should Roseberg get a pour start. Vettel *might* be competitive if he doesn't have any issues, but we'll see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moderator f1since08 110 Posted April 18, 2014 Author Moderator Share Posted April 18, 2014 I'm expecting Rosberg to take this one with his China record, though I think it'll be close.And Maldonado. HAHAHAHAHA!!On 5 Live, Eric Silverman said Lotus could have good pace this weekend if Maldonado doesn't destroy all the parts. What a lad! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moderator MBKF1 91 Posted April 18, 2014 Moderator Share Posted April 18, 2014 Maldonado is such a wally. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
couger1981 94 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Maldonado crashes in the pits haha :DF1 times Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tommig1995 0 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I really can't believe a) He turned right at T9 and b) He did a Hamilton in the pit lane. What a joker. "Best Move Ever!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tylerrnty1 0 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Good job lotus, great pick! I am predicting Merc to win again, and the Merc powered cars to finish not far behind :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moderator MBKF1 91 Posted April 18, 2014 Moderator Share Posted April 18, 2014 And did you hear, Maldonado said that with his collision with Gutierrez it wasn't the tyres that hit, but it was in fact the sidepod.lolok then. Even though it is CRYSTAL CLEAR that it was the tyres. What a div. He is never wrong in any situation, is he. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tylerrnty1 0 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 He probably crashed onto something before he raced!! Probably why he is like that :P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
onetwothree 0 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Rosberg lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JensonBottom 1 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Ahahahahahahahaha Vettel. Go home, you're nothing special. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
couger1981 94 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Vettel said he has good pace for the race and can challenge haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenColt 1 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Watching Vettel struggle so much against Ricci makes up for the last 4 years in an awesome way. Finally F1's giving me satisfaction again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JensonBottom 1 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/113529 I'd like to leave this article here too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MATT 23 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Dan Ricciardo <3. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenColt 1 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 JensonBottom said: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/113529 I'd like to leave this article here too. Thumbs up for JB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenColt 1 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 I'd literally pay Seb some money to sign up in here Tom. ;) :P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mexicola 10 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Maldonado's blunder in P1 is seriously one of the funniest things I've ever seen in my life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
onetwothree 0 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Where is Seb anyway? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JensonBottom 1 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Oh I made him mad on Twitter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
onetwothree 0 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 But you two were best friends?You were like Mikey and @Lukedfrt.Speaking of which... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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