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Originally Posted by 65WJ
I sure would like to have heard the conversation between Kimi and Seb on the poduim. Laughing and having a nice chat.
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I think Kimi laughed at Seb, defusing a potential "bad podium moment" - racing is racing.
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Originally Posted by MikeNoun
Great race! Now it's a long summer break before the next event.
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Yes - the break from racing is too long IMO...almost have to start all over again at the next race to get the rhythm back
I think Seb has this thing wrapped up, but stranger things have happened. Alonso had a similar points lead last year when he suddenly had a string of bad luck. Vettel could have a few DNF's (it's happened before), but the Red Bull team, and especially Vettel, rarely ever make a mistake, other than a mechanical failure.
You know that old saying - It isn't over till the fat lady sings. Alonso...and IIRC, didn't Masa miss a previous championship by a single point at the end of the season?
Seb seemed irritated that he couldn't pass Kimi late in the race, but it was just a heat of the moment thing. It WAS for 2nd place, and Kimi wasn't exactly going to let Vettel pass just because Vettel was faster! Kimi needs every point he can get. They were laughing and joking with each other while on the podium. Maybe Seb was making a comment about what would happen if Kimi was his teammate next year, and how Kimi would react to team orders.....
Agree - Seb does & will go for any opportunity to pass others...and he should expect the same from competitors.
Team orders - if it happens next season - are going to be pretty sticky issues!
Great run for Lewis Hamilton. He seemed relieved he finally won a race for Mercedes, and with his long break coming up, he'll sleep better at night.
Yeah, but not that deep of a sleep I bet.