Pick the Podium - F-1 - Rolex Magyar Nagydij, Hungarian Grand Prix, Hungaroring, Hungary, 2019

[Retroram52]

After a dismal day in Germany, I fairly confident the Mercs will be back with fire in Hungary. Should be another competitive race.

 

[Hank Kingsley]

Ferrari will be looking to build on Vettel's P2 and Leclerc will be trying to redeem himself.

And I do believe the track suits Verstappen and the Red Bull.

But go Merc!

I have my popcorn ready.

 

[Hank Kingsley]

I go to Sky F1 a lot and I have to agree with Brundle.

3 in a fucking row!

Each one better than the previous one!

Now Hungary has the potential to be a cracker too.

And here it's a long weekend as well. So if I can successfully maintain full media blackout (which isn't hard as I don't have a phone and am not locked and loaded at my PC otherwise) I will likely watch during Happy Hour on Sunday my time.

Or I might be so excited I possibly could kick my son out of bed before the sun has gone over the yardarm so we could watch it then.

But live is not an option. I prefer Memorex.

 

[Retroram52]

Reports are indicating that Hamilton has come out with a vengeance as I stated and has caught both Red Bull and Ferrari. That Merc of his is looking awfully formidable in practice especially at the tricky Turns 8 and 9 on the Hungary circuit.

 

[BoiseStateFan27]

Verstappen is on a roll, grabbing pole. I'll go with him

Verstappen
Hamilton
Bottas
Vettel

 

[Retroram52]

Yep. Verstappen takes pole followed by Bottas, Hamilton, and Leclerc.

 

[Retroram52]

Ill go with:
Verstappen
Hamilton
Bottas
Leclerc

 

[forty_three]

Could be just about anything happening, including a chance of rain. Should be a barnstormer.

Verstappen hasn't gotten good starts, and the Mercs do. I expect him and Valterri to have an issue and Hammy to pounce. But my prediction could be complete bollocks by turn 2

HAM
VER
BOT
VET

 

[Hank Kingsley]

Hamilton
Bottas
Vettel
Verstappen

 

[pachyderm]

dang.

I can't see Max hanging on for this win...


And where was all this Honda power when McClaren needed it?

 

[pachyderm]

lewie stopped again...?

wow.


he seemed like he was catching him without having to stop again...

 

[Retroram52]

Hamilton wins it followed by Verstappen and the Ferraris of Vettel and LeClerc.

 

[BoiseStateFan27]

Mercedes snookered a win from Red Bull by timing the strategy perfectly

I got shut out again, overall it's been a pretty brutal year for me

 

[Retroram52]

Ah, the sophomore slump, BSF.

 

[Retroram52]

Here's How We Did:

BoiseStateFan27: 0 points-Skunked
forty_three: 10 points-Correctly selected Hamilton for the win; Verstappen for second
Hank Kingsley: 6 points-Correctly selected Hamilton for the win
pachyderm: 0 points-No show
Retroram52: 1 point-Correctly selected LeClerc for fourth

2019 Season totals:

BoiseStateFan27: 40 points
forty_three: 49 points
Hank Kingsley: 70 points
pachyderm: 10 points
Retroram52: 49 points

Next Race: Belgium Grand Prix at the end of August-August 31-Sept 01, 2019

 

[Retroram52]

Congrats to 43 for taking the points booty this week. Hank moves to a commanding 21-point lead and 43 ties Retro for second place. Just a reminder: This is the summer break. The next race is in three weeks at the end of August. See everyone then.

 

[Hank Kingsley]

Mercedes snookered a win from Red Bull by timing the strategy perfectly

I got shut out again, overall it's been a pretty brutal year for me

Last week it was Ferrari and Red Bull with the astute pit stop timing.

Great call by the AMG boys.

 

[Hank Kingsley]

Here's How We Did:

BoiseStateFan27: 0 points-Skunked
forty_three: 10 points-Correctly selected Hamilton for the win; Verstappen for second
Hank Kingsley: 6 points-Correctly selected Hamilton for the win
pachyderm: 0 points-No show
Retroram52: 1 point-Correctly selected LeClerc for fourth

2019 Season totals:

BoiseStateFan27: 40 points
forty_three: 49 points
Hank Kingsley: 70 points
pachyderm: 10 points
Retroram52: 49 points

Next Race: Belgium Grand Prix at the end of August-August 31-Sept 01, 2019

I had Vettel for 3rd!!!

 

[Retroram52]

Here's How We Did: Updated

BoiseStateFan27: 0 points-Skunked
forty_three: 10 points-Correctly selected Hamilton for the win; Verstappen for second
Hank Kingsley: 8 points-Correctly selected Hamilton for the win; Vettel for third
pachyderm: 0 points-No show
Retroram52: 1 point-Correctly selected LeClerc for fourth

2019 Season totals:

BoiseStateFan27: 40 points
forty_three: 49 points
Hank Kingsley: 72 points
pachyderm: 10 points
Retroram52: 49 points

 

[Hank Kingsley]

Here's How We Did: Updated

BoiseStateFan27: 0 points-Skunked
forty_three: 10 points-Correctly selected Hamilton for the win; Verstappen for second
Hank Kingsley: 8 points-Correctly selected Hamilton for the win; Vettel for third
pachyderm: 0 points-No show
Retroram52: 1 point-Correctly selected LeClerc for fourth

2019 Season totals:

BoiseStateFan27: 40 points
forty_three: 49 points
Hank Kingsley: 72 points
pachyderm: 10 points
Retroram52: 49 points

Thanks my friend.

I wasn't having a coronary over it, but I was rooting for Vettel to get past Leclerc while watching.

And I don't normally root for Vettel...