2014 Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai

[SiLo]

My money is Hamilton. They both go well here but I feel that Hamilton just goes... better. He's won here a few times, wet and dry (if I'm correct).

I'm really looking forwards to a similar race to Bahrain. Force India vs Williams vs Red Bull vs Ferrari vs Mclaren!

[flyboy2160]

You can't call another User's reasonable post 'nonsense.' I've deleted a couple of posts, edited out the argument, and given a timeout. Just stop all the driver fanboy stuff; it's pointless. Flyboy Steve.

edited for grammar

And I've just deleted a whole lot more posts. This thread is about the Chinese GP, not about the last race or who is a better driver.

[Pierce89]

You can't call other User's reasonable post 'nonsense.' I've deleted a couple of posts, edited out the argument, and given a timeout. Just stop all the driver fanboy stuff; it's pointless. Flyboy Steve.

Valiant effort, but these fanboys are an especially virulent strain.

[Earnard Beccelstone]

I find Shanghai to be one of the more tedious races on the calendar. No soul on the track, although there are some interesting corner complexes.

Quali predictions:

Mercedes well out in front
RedBull about six tenths behind Merc
Force India about three tenths behind them
McLaren and Williams another 1 tenth behind them
Ferrari about a tenth behind McL and Williams
Black Lotus leading the rest of the pack, followed by Toro Rosso, Sauber, Marussia and Caterham

[Wass1985]

I find Shanghai to be one of the more tedious races on the calendar. No soul on the track, although there are some interesting corner complexes.

Quali predictions:

Mercedes well out in front
RedBull about six tenths behind Merc
Force India about three tenths behind them
McLaren and Williams another 1 tenth behind them
Ferrari about a tenth behind McL and Williams
Black Lotus leading the rest of the pack, followed by Toro Rosso, Sauber, Marussia and Caterham

Have you actually watched the races here for the last 7 years?? It's easily one of the most exciting races of the year IMO.

[zztopless]

I find Shanghai to be one of the more tedious races on the calendar. No soul on the track, although there are some interesting corner complexes.

Can't disagree more, so many good races in it's short history and a great track for overtaking and not just in the DRS zones. Guess it just shows how subjective these things are...

I think your predictions are pretty spot on though.

[ringo]

Force India to be second best or Williams. With one of the longest straights on the calender the mercedes powered cars can make up time on the straights and save tyres in the corners if they wish.

I'd say Hamilton for the win, and he doesn't have to have the fastest setup, i think he can race Rosberg again and put him into submission. Though in some way i don't mind they not clash again.

[thomin]

Force India to be second best or Williams. With one of the longest straights on the calender the mercedes powered cars can make up time on the straights and save tyres in the corners if they wish.

I'd say Hamilton for the win, and he doesn't have to have the fastest setup, i think he can race Rosberg again and put him into submission. Though in some way i don't mind they not clash again.

Williams looks quicker but also has tire issues, so my money would be on Force India as I believe them once again to be more consistent. Plus, Force India seems to focus on high speeds more than anyone else. They've always been fast and this year with their long gears they may have an advantage over Williams with their very short gears. In Monaco, Williams will wipe the floor with Force India though

As for the win, I'll say Rosberg...only because after Hamilton twice the pendulum is bound to swing the other way again.

[dans79]

I'd say Hamilton for the win, and he doesn't have to have the fastest setup, i think he can race Rosberg again and put him into submission. Though in some way i don't mind they not clash again.

I'm not sure i agree with this. The drs zones are long and close together, Thus if the following driver is smart, they will catch up on the first zone, and pass on the second. I Favor Hamilton to win, but he needs to get the setup right.

[godlameroso]

Double Mercedes retirement, with a Ferrari win.

[dans79]

Double Mercedes retirement, with a Ferrari win.

Lol

[gray41]

Double Mercedes retirement, with a Ferrari win.

Is that with the double RedBull, Williams and Force India retirements too?

[Hail22]

Double Mercedes retirement, with a Ferrari win.

Is that with the double RedBull, Williams and Force India retirements too?

Don't forget Toro Rosso especially Kyvat

[elMaestro]

The midfield will be very close here , whereas Mercedes far out in front with Redbull also. I dont know what Ferrari will do tho.

[flyboy2160]

One more time, please keep this about the Chinese GP.