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question 1
A double podium for Lotus in Hungary proved the team have the pace to win but who do you think will be the first Lotus driver to win a race this year?
@NigelBeechey : I do believe it will be Kimi -whether he'll crack a smile is another question? Perhaps next weeks bonus question? Kimi has come back like he's never been away. The car is improving no end too.
@MarussiaF1Will : I think Romain will, proving to be a great driver in his second career. But either way, I don't mind, lotus will deserve a win, it's just a case of when they will.
@ChrisJ_F1 : The Lotus will definitely win a race this year and I think the driver to do it will be Kimi. He has a lot more experience than Grosjean, a driver we have seen make a lot of mistakes this year.
@cbesudha : First Lotus driver to win a race should be Kimi Raikkonen. He has the experience and the race craft to do it. The problem has been Qualifying. Kimi hasnt qualified higher than 4th. For his 5 Podium finishes he has come from 11->2(Bahrain), 4->3(Spain), 5->2(Valencia), 10->3(Germany), 5->2(Hungary). He has gained a total of 23 places in those 5 races. If he qualifies 1st or 2nd what is to stop him winning the race. Grosjean is a fine young driver and has out Qualified Kimi 8-3. He has potential to win a race but tends to make mistakes. But with the pace of the E20 he should win a race this season.
@NigelBeechey : I do believe it will be Kimi -whether he'll crack a smile is another question? Perhaps next weeks bonus question? Kimi has come back like he's never been away. The car is improving no end too.
@MarussiaF1Will : I think Romain will, proving to be a great driver in his second career. But either way, I don't mind, lotus will deserve a win, it's just a case of when they will.
@ChrisJ_F1 : The Lotus will definitely win a race this year and I think the driver to do it will be Kimi. He has a lot more experience than Grosjean, a driver we have seen make a lot of mistakes this year.
@cbesudha : First Lotus driver to win a race should be Kimi Raikkonen. He has the experience and the race craft to do it. The problem has been Qualifying. Kimi hasnt qualified higher than 4th. For his 5 Podium finishes he has come from 11->2(Bahrain), 4->3(Spain), 5->2(Valencia), 10->3(Germany), 5->2(Hungary). He has gained a total of 23 places in those 5 races. If he qualifies 1st or 2nd what is to stop him winning the race. Grosjean is a fine young driver and has out Qualified Kimi 8-3. He has potential to win a race but tends to make mistakes. But with the pace of the E20 he should win a race this season.
question 2
Placido Domingo was the interviewer on today's podium but it didn't seem to go as well as the previous 3 races. Do you like the new interview layout or do you prefer the old press conference layout?
@RobLMyers : The idea of the new format is a good one, but I find the whole thing a little unprofessional if I'm being brutally honest. Everything else in F1 is so strictly controlled an regimented and then you get total amateur hour for the interviews. They would work much better if they used a professional interviewer/F1 journalist.
@hedgeryhoops : The podium interview did not go as well this week because of Placido Domingo himself. He may be an avid fan of F1 but it's not the same as having a former driver dish out the questions on the podium. I think this format has already shown some potential, it's interesting to get some driver comments before the teams have a chance to put across their PR stances.
@multicooldude34 : I like the new podium interviews. They are good, but they need to make sure the interviewee can speak strong English.
@DarshanChokhani : It's good, I mean impromptu questions and answers. Yes, drivers need time to settle down but I think if you want the drivers to be candid post race on podium is the best time because they will speak what will come to there mind on the spot. In press conference, they get time to settle down. We do have the conference post race anyways, just that it's not shown on TV. The podium interviews are a bonus really.
@RobLMyers : The idea of the new format is a good one, but I find the whole thing a little unprofessional if I'm being brutally honest. Everything else in F1 is so strictly controlled an regimented and then you get total amateur hour for the interviews. They would work much better if they used a professional interviewer/F1 journalist.
@hedgeryhoops : The podium interview did not go as well this week because of Placido Domingo himself. He may be an avid fan of F1 but it's not the same as having a former driver dish out the questions on the podium. I think this format has already shown some potential, it's interesting to get some driver comments before the teams have a chance to put across their PR stances.
@multicooldude34 : I like the new podium interviews. They are good, but they need to make sure the interviewee can speak strong English.
@DarshanChokhani : It's good, I mean impromptu questions and answers. Yes, drivers need time to settle down but I think if you want the drivers to be candid post race on podium is the best time because they will speak what will come to there mind on the spot. In press conference, they get time to settle down. We do have the conference post race anyways, just that it's not shown on TV. The podium interviews are a bonus really.
question 3
Pastor Maldonado gave Paul Di Resta a bump off the track and received a drive through penalty what do you make of the incident and the penalty?
@joshbohnf1 : Pastor got a bit of oversteer and as a result bumped di resta off. Minor mistake and a 5 sec penalty would be better!
@EmTheEmu : I thought it was quite harsh, especially as there was no damage and it didn't really effect either of them. Plus, Raikkonen and Grosjean had a similar tussle, but no penalty was given there...
@Donz358 : I think Pastor deserves the penalty as he completed pushed Di Resta off the track. Pastor can seem like a reckless driver at times. I understand he’s pushing hard but considering all the incidents he’s been involved with this season, he’s not doing himself any favours!
@jacko2255 : Harsh. Very harsh. Pastor had the inside line after braking much later than di Resta. Once again from Pastor, he got oversteer mid-corner and had to correct it. It was a harsh decision by the stewards, given the nature of the “contact” and how much time Paul would’ve lost – not a lot.
@joshbohnf1 : Pastor got a bit of oversteer and as a result bumped di resta off. Minor mistake and a 5 sec penalty would be better!
@EmTheEmu : I thought it was quite harsh, especially as there was no damage and it didn't really effect either of them. Plus, Raikkonen and Grosjean had a similar tussle, but no penalty was given there...
@Donz358 : I think Pastor deserves the penalty as he completed pushed Di Resta off the track. Pastor can seem like a reckless driver at times. I understand he’s pushing hard but considering all the incidents he’s been involved with this season, he’s not doing himself any favours!
@jacko2255 : Harsh. Very harsh. Pastor had the inside line after braking much later than di Resta. Once again from Pastor, he got oversteer mid-corner and had to correct it. It was a harsh decision by the stewards, given the nature of the “contact” and how much time Paul would’ve lost – not a lot.
bonus question
During free practice it was discussed about involving F1 in the Olympics. How would you want motorsport to be represented in the competition if it was possible?
@kylebmfv11_F1 : I think if it is possibly, they should have 2 drivers from each representing country, from any sport, and have a set car, like a LMP2 car, or a formula renault world series car, on a purpose built track (for rio 2016, it'll be interlagos)
@alonsomanso : would be great, if motorsport became olympic, i would like to see Karting. The cars are less expensive than a Formula car or Stock Car and more fair like Ayrton Senna said "pure racing".
@GeorgeHDavies : Because of FOM & Bernie etc, an F1 style race probably wouldn't be allowed so best way to do it would probably be Race of Champions style head-to-head race. Would have to be same car for everyone in a stadium with a racetrack in.
@kylebmfv11_F1 : I think if it is possibly, they should have 2 drivers from each representing country, from any sport, and have a set car, like a LMP2 car, or a formula renault world series car, on a purpose built track (for rio 2016, it'll be interlagos)
@alonsomanso : would be great, if motorsport became olympic, i would like to see Karting. The cars are less expensive than a Formula car or Stock Car and more fair like Ayrton Senna said "pure racing".
@GeorgeHDavies : Because of FOM & Bernie etc, an F1 style race probably wouldn't be allowed so best way to do it would probably be Race of Champions style head-to-head race. Would have to be same car for everyone in a stadium with a racetrack in.