Belgium Grand Prix

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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...

[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...

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

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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!

[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?

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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]

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!