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Best of F1 Press Conferences !

Pre-Race and Post-Race press conferences not only give outcome and expectations about the race but sometimes certain questions can get pretty funny responses (especially if its Kimi Raikkonen)  Here are some of my favorite anecdotes from various press conferences - 1. The time a cow decided to cross paths with Nico Rosberg .  Watch Seb Vettel imitate what Fernando Alonso said on the team radio (" All the time you to leave the space. Ok?" .if you haven't seen it then head over to  http://pole-positionf1.blogspot.in/2015/08/best-of-f1-team-radios.html  )                                             2.Those awkward questions about teammates...                                          3. It's not always about what the driver says but sometimes what they do .. .                                      4. There had to be one for Kimi Raikkonen                                       .  5.Some more funny press conferences . 6. Sebastian Vettel messin

What is happening in Mercedes?

There seems to be a lot of friction between the drivers which is clearly visible and it's not a surprise.  Recently Lewis Hamilton indicated that his relationship with Nico Rosberg was "Surprisingly really good" ( Before the Austrian GP) .Anyone would find that hard to believe considering all the history between them. The last lap of the Austrian GP was thrilling and exciting that is unless you are not a Mercedes fan. The crash between Nico and Lewis which ended with Nico dropping down to 4th and Lewis winning the race. This incident was  best   described by  Toto Wolff  as "brainless" and that Mercedes are willing to bring in Team orders if it is going to be the only way to keep their drivers from tripping over each other. Even Niki Lauda said Mercedes has a tough call to make and he's usually against team orders.  Lewis of course was against the idea of team orders saying it would take the joy of racing away and would become boring for the f