Pick the Podium - F-1 - Grand Premio de MÉXICO, Mexico City, Mexico, 2017

[Retroram52]

I did that changing crap the first year we had this competition BSF. I screwed myself more often than I care to admit. I just go with my first decision now and it usually works best.

 

[Retroram52]

Seven laps to go.

 

[BoiseStateFan27]

I actually second-guessed myself last week but stuck with what I did at first and regretted it

so because of that I decided to change my picks this week, and once again I regret it

I'll have to come back strong next year

 

[Retroram52]

Vettel is still the fastest car on the track but will he have enough time to move-up?

 

[BoiseStateFan27]

Vettel isn't closing much on Raikkonen, I think the podium will remain the same

 

[Retroram52]

I think you might be right as they close in on the finish.

 

[BoiseStateFan27]

It's a lot harder to catch Raikkonen than it is to catch and pass those mid-fielders

 

[BoiseStateFan27]

This Alonso/Hamilton fight will be good entertainment

 

[BoiseStateFan27]

As those two fight Magnussen is pulling away a bit to try to hang on to 8th

 

[Retroram52]

If things stay the way they now are, Vettel will get 12 points and Hamilton 1 point. Hamilton can take it today I believe.

 

[BoiseStateFan27]

That was a fun battle, Hamilton prevails as expected

Magnussen pulled out to a 3 second advantage from that battle

Alonso was on his rear before Hamilton duked it out with Alonso

 

[Retroram52]

Hamilton finally gets by Alonso for 9th. 2 points instead of 1.

 

[BoiseStateFan27]

Nice going Verstappen, straight up dominated the field

good win for Red Bull who really gained strength late this year

 

[BoiseStateFan27]

Hamilton is this year's champion

 

[Retroram52]

Even if Hamilton doesn't show-up for the last two races, he'll still beat Vettel. With today's results, Hamilton takes his fourth championship.

 

[BoiseStateFan27]

Vettel is a good sport joining Hamilton on his victory lap

 

[Retroram52]

Verstappen takes it followed by Bottas, Raikkonen, and Vettel. Hamilton comes in at p9. I agree BSF. Verstappen really gave Red Bull some momentum for the last two races and next year.

 

[Retroram52]

Vettel can be a cantankerous twit at times but he is a good Euro and he concedes and does the right thing when he is whipped.

 

[BoiseStateFan27]

Hoping next year is like this one is ending though

I would like to see 3 teams battle it out

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

I see Verstappen actually being a solid challenger for the title next year.

A lot of his mistakes have come from immaturity. That'll change.