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[vlad]

No grip?

[andrew]

[CookinFlat6]

No grip?

Not enough aero downforce, not the same as moaning about mechanical 'nogrip'

[Hammer278]

No grip?

He was comparing this car to the McLaren. So yeah...no grip compared to McLaren. Its a comparison, pretty fundamental to comprehend for normal people.

[vlad]

Play along, guys...

[racechick]

Ok . I'll play. Less aero.

[stonemonkey]

He's just getting Jensons hopes up.

[andrew]

Play along, guys...

I don't think we'll get another smiley pyramid going for a while Vlad.

It's all part of the Button/Whitmarsh/gay marriage conspiracy.

[CookinFlat6]

From Nico 'I face teammate challenges like a man' Rosberg

"To drive the distance from Silverstone to Spa in one day with no problems whatsoever is a fantastic achievement from the team. It really made up for the last two days and put a smile on everybody's face."

But the W04 was not just reliable on Thursday, it was also quick as Rosberg finished with the day's second best time, a 1:8.766.

Oh well done Nico, well done Merc, well done Lewis

early days yet but what renewed respect I have gained for this stoic triumvirate!

I know Merc have lots of money etc, and are not truly underdogs but there is something so heroic about this team in the face of the ridicule and rubbish thats been thrown at them for 3 years. I would just love it if they rammed it down a few gagging throats this season

[Hammer278]

Yeah, personally I find it refreshing to support not just 1 driver but the entire team along with the drivers. The last time I had that experience was back in 2004...with McLaren, DC and Kimi.

[racechick]

Yes. Really good to see both drivers and team pulling together in the same direction. Gives you a nice warm fuzzy feeling

[andrew]

Merc have been rolling that way for ages.

[bud]

From Nico 'I face teammate challenges like a man' Rosberg

"To drive the distance from Silverstone to Spa in one day with no problems whatsoever is a fantastic achievement from the team. It really made up for the last two days and put a smile on everybody's face."

But the W04 was not just reliable on Thursday, it was also quick as Rosberg finished with the day's second best time, a 1:8.766.

Oh well done Nico, well done Merc, well done Lewis

early days yet but what renewed respect I have gained for this stoic triumvirate!

I know Merc have lots of money etc, and are not truly underdogs but there is something so heroic about this team in the face of the ridicule and rubbish thats been thrown at them for 3 years. I would just love it if they rammed it down a few gagging throats this season

Hypocrit.

[myownalias]

I wouldn't read much into anything pre-season; we have seen it time and time again; a team appears fast in pre-season and suddenly when Melbourne rolls around, it's all change!

[LewEngBridewell]

I wouldn't read much into anything pre-season; we have seen it time and time again; a team appears fast in pre-season and suddenly when Melbourne rolls around, it's all change!