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[bremersm]

Glad to see MB weakness where they struggle in traffic, Maybe this will be the end of LH.

[77T]

This was the youngest podium in F1. In fact, averaging all the ages together = 23 years, 5 months and 14 days

2019 Brazil = 23 years, 8 months and 23 days, which was the previous record for youth on the top 3 steps.

This was chaotic, unprecedented 2nd standing restart in modern era, penalties for closed pit lane violations, etc.

As for Merc, the only weakness was Bottas at the start and then not being able to come to the front after the red flag. Hamilton smoked the field coming from DFL to 7th - not a weak drive there.

All-in-all, this was great for Gasly due to perfect timing by the team in boxing just before the red flag. Fortune gives to some and takes from others.

Now about next weekend - again in Italy...

[Dr.Brian]

Mercedes has a weakness. Not enough to dethrone the king, but they eat tires and can’t handle the heat. Bodes well for when the rules change in 22.
Great race today! It’s a shame the fans weren’t there for the race. The Tifosi would have gone bananas.


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[enjoythemusic]

Fun race to watch, and great to see the podium variety too.

That's why they run the races.

[Jackie Daytona]

Very fun race to watch. I don’t really follow Gasly but I have to say it felt pretty rewarding watching him come out with the victory. Especially after dropping from red bull last season.

[austinp]

I loved watching Hamilton work through the field. 3 or 4 more laps and he is on the podium. Crazy race.


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[walds11]

Great race for sure. We need more of these.

[77T]

Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

Mercedes has a weakness. Not enough to dethrone the king, but they eat tires and can’t handle the heat.

They certainly have to manage the tire wear and have overcome it with the speed they have over the others. Pit stop strategy has kept it from causing bigger problems.

Even the new “party mode” ban didn’t faze them in Qually.



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[sillo]

Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

Bodes well for when the rules change in 22.

The only problem I see is that Mercedes is still clearly the strongest and most reliable power unit, and those are remaining completely unchanged for the new regs.

[jatco]

Originally Posted by austinp

I loved watching Hamilton work through the field. 3 or 4 more laps and he is on the podium. Crazy race.


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For sure. One of the best races so far...!

[Jackie Daytona]

Well. That’s it for Perez at Racing point this season.

[sillo]

Looks like the Vettel to RP/AM is going down then

[Andad]

Originally Posted by The Joker

Happy for Pierre, wonder if red bull will bump him back to the top team.

I am also happy for him but it will make no difference to the decision.

[walds11]

Originally Posted by sillo

Looks like the Vettel to RP/AM is going down then

Yep, it went down. Done deal!

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...Qg9EBrA5H.html

[The Joker]

Vettel has been awful for a couple seasons now, I'd rather Perez or Hulk.

[texasmade]

Originally Posted by The Joker

Vettel has been awful for a couple seasons now, I'd rather Perez or Hulk.

Vettel is probably thinking “Ferrari has been awful for a couple of seasons, I’d rather have a year old Mercedes”.

[jatco]

Originally Posted by texasmade

Vettel is probably thinking “Ferrari has been awful for a couple of seasons, I’d rather have a year old Mercedes”.

....Probably.

[Latrodectus]

Originally Posted by texasmade

Vettel is probably thinking “Ferrari has been awful for a couple of seasons, I’d rather have a year old Mercedes”.

For sure! I am glad he signed a contract and hopefully will be able to make a difference for his new team

[texasmade]

It'll be something if the Ferrari is still dog sh!t and the Aston Martin RP is basically a 2020 copy of Mercedes. Vettel will be destroying both Ferrari's if Stroll is able to do it right now.

[sillo]

Originally Posted by The Joker

Vettel has been awful for a couple seasons now, I'd rather Perez or Hulk.

2nd in the drivers standings in 2017 and 2018 and the only person not driving a Mercedes to lead the WDC at any time in the Hybrid Era is awful I guess.

[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by The Joker

Vettel has been awful for a couple seasons now, I'd rather Perez or Hulk.

Hulkenberg has never won a race. Granted, that’s a team thing most of the time, but he’s hard to move into a spot vs vettel.


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[jatco]

Originally Posted by sillo

2nd in the driver's standings in 2017 and 2018 and the only person not driving a Mercedes to lead the WDC at any time in the Hybrid Era is awful I guess.

Hear hear..!

[OmegaJJH]

Originally Posted by The Joker

Happy for Pierre, wonder if red bull will bump him back to the top team.

That second RB seat is a poison chalice.

All focus on Max with first dibs on upgrades / strategy etc. He wouldn’t survive a second stint.

What about works Renault? They need a Frenchman to go alongside Alonso and he’s stronger than Ocon who hasn’t really delivered on the early promise.


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[Jackie Daytona]

Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

That second RB seat is a poison chalice.

All focus on Max with first dibs on upgrades / strategy etc. He wouldn’t survive a second stint.

What about works Renault? They need a Frenchman to go alongside Alonso and he’s stronger than Ocon who hasn’t really delivered on the early promise.


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I’ve never understood the politics surrounding Ocon in F1 all of the announcers say he’s so promising constantly, and a few teams claim to see his potential too. I’ve never seen him produce anything solid though other than a lot of drama surrounding the accidents he’s somehow involved in consistently. Almost Maldonado esque, I haven’t look into it but I really wonder what sponsorships follow him.

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by The Joker

Vettel has been awful for a couple seasons now, I'd rather Perez or Hulk.

When my wife or I cut one another off, we say "Don't Vettel me!" Am not convinced he is a development driver like Schumacher, Alonso, Senna, Hamilton, etc., and a development driver is what a team usually desires imho.

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by sillo

2nd in the drivers standings in 2017 and 2018 and the only person not driving a Mercedes to lead the WDC at any time in the Hybrid Era is awful I guess.

Awful may be a bit strong, this is F1 after all, 20 best drivers in the world but c'mon he has made so many mistakes, and been outdriven by Leclerc and Danny Ric.

Just think there are quite a few better choices now. Let's hope he beats Stroll otherwise his legacy really will be tarnished.

[sillo]

What an absurd race

[GSDLover]

I turned on an F1 race and NASCAR broke out. I really enjoyed it except the end was dull and Ferrari sucked.

[Iceman7]

As for today's qualifying session in Russia, Max managed to split the Mercs.

Race start will be tense, as HAM starts on Softs, while Max is on the mediums.

One on side, I'm disappointed on Albon's pace, simply outrageous with the second best car on the grid.

[Jackie Daytona]

Originally Posted by Iceman7

As for today's qualifying session in Russia, Max managed to split the Mercs.

Race start will be tense, as HAM starts on Softs, while Max is on the mediums.

One on side, I'm disappointed on Albon's pace, simply outrageous with the second best car on the grid.

Not sure what’s going on with Albon. He had a lot of early promise, but he has been pretty off pace considering the car he has lately.