Belgium Grand Prix

[Mike Wilson]

Tonight's Belgium Grand Prix is going to be an interesting affair if it's raining!
I just saw Maldonado and Hamilton's collision in qualifying, looks like there are some tempers fraying!

[qtip]

Yay! There's another F1 fan here!

Yeah, thoroughly enjoyed the qualifying last night. Disappointed that Maldonado only got a five grid position penalty.

Dug myself a hole betting live on qualifying session 1, but managed to crawl out at the last minute with a $4.00 profit.

Hoping for continued variation in the weather tomorrow. I love races that start dry and become wet, or vice versa. It should suit Button who seems to thrive in those types of conditions. He must be fuming at his team for having him box that lap in qual 2.

[Mike Wilson]

He must be fuming at his team for having him box that lap in qual 2.

I reckon he would be.
Can I play devil's advocate and suggest that Hamilton maybe should have got a penalty for the original collision at the chicane? What are your thoughts?

[qtip]

I heard Hamilton received a reprimand from the stewards, but Brundle and Coulthard certainly felt he had every right to overtake Maldonado. They actually blamed Maldonado for the contact because he should have been aware of Hamilton's presence. I think Hamilton was ahead of him when the contact took place.

In all honesty I'm not sure of the overtaking rules during qualifying, so I'm basing my reaction on those of the commentators, and they seemed to see little wrong with Hamilton's actions. Could be some British bias perhaps?

Hamilton has certainly been at fault for other incidents, but I don't think he deserved a penalty for that one. There's a good chance he wouldn't have made qual 3 had he not done so, so I'm sure he has no regrets!

[qtip]

Keep an eye out for Button this race. If the rain plays its part he could get right up there.

[Goodsy]

I enjoy watching the F1.. I dont know it technically, but I enjoy watching it and know enough to get by in a casual chat. Not sure if I will have a bet though...

[qtip]

I won't be betting before this race given the uncertain weather conditions. I may bet in-play depending on how things go.

This race should be a good one. Qualifying alone has been entertainment enough...

[qtip]

Just checked and only 20% chance of rain. Boo!

[Mike Wilson]

I had only had one bet all year on the F1 and it was way back in the Spanish GP for a RedBull car to win paying a whopping $1.50 lol. I decided to have a lash on betfair tonight but nothing was appealing to me much so I whacked $5 on any driver to lead the first lap other than Vettel, Hamilton or Webber which was paying $60.
Rosberg leads!! $300 in the pocket thanks for coming lol!

[Goodsy]

I had only had one bet all year on the F1 and it was way back in the Spanish GP for a RedBull car to win paying a whopping $1.50 lol. I decided to have a lash on betfair tonight but nothing was appealing to me much so I whacked $5 on any driver to lead the first lap other than Vettel, Hamilton or Webber which was paying $60.
Rosberg leads!! $300 in the pocket thanks for coming lol!

Holy crap !! Thats awesome .. top bet well done. That'll make your weekend and give a good boost to your account. Top shelf sir... bravo..

[qtip]

Wow Mike!!! You made $300 in two minutes while I made a couple of $2 race winner bets for a $0.50 profit. Way to make me feel bad!

Rosberg's start was huge, although I do recall he's done that before, so you were clever, not lucky, to win last night. Well deserved!

[Mike Wilson]

it was funny too as the redlights were coming on and a plethora of smoke was coming out of Rosberg's car. I muttered to myself-
"There goes that chance" lol!

[Mike Wilson]

And Hamilton crashed out. McLaren are my favourite team and I'm a Mika Hakkinen tragic from a decade or more ago, but I find it hard supporting and impetuous Hamilton. Just doesn't do it for me and he definitely lost all my support when he accused the marshall's in Monaco of being racist.

[Goodsy]

And Hamilton crashed out. McLaren are my favourite team and I'm a Mika Hakkinen tragic from a decade or more ago, but I find it hard supporting and impetuous Hamilton. Just doesn't do it for me and he definitely lost all my support when he accused the marshall's in Monaco of being racist.

I cant stand the guy... so it put a smile on my face to see him crash out last night.

[qtip]

I'm not a fan of Hamilton when he's out of the car, but he's good entertainment when he's behind the wheel. I'm glad he's in F1, although I wouldn't want to be a fellow racer when he's on an all-or-nothing overtaking frenzy!

I was a huge fan of McLaren during the Hakkinen / Coulthard days. Before that I was a big Damon Hill fan.