Leclerc was ahead of him one lap ago before pitting, and after the SC Leclerc was seventh and he was fourth. He gained a lot in comparision with drivers who pitted earlier and couldn't use SC.
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Leclerc was ahead of him one lap ago before pitting, and after the SC Leclerc was seventh and he was fourth. He gained a lot in comparision with drivers who pitted earlier and couldn't use SC.
Maybe Max needs to be handicapped by having to come through the field each race, at least we get to see him overtake...
Will RB make Perez get out his way? Surely not?
Will RB make Perez get out his way? Surely not?
Will RB play team orders ?
Hopefully not and I see no reason for them to.
Hopefully not and I see no reason for them to.
Max had half a sec advantage over Checo so I expect he will overtake even without orders
Yeah he got a free pit, but that's irrelevant given the rocket the car is
Great answer to the argument "he didn't gain anything!".
Yes like everyone else he gains a free pit stop. That's not news to anyone.
Max is about 1.5-2 secs quicker than the Ferraris in a track which doesnt have a tyre deg issue. This is just ridiculous
Would be surprised if RB don't make some shenanigans here
Leclerc bitching he's not let through
Max isn't reeling in Perez quickly enough I don't think. Could do with them switching to get exact podium in the prediction
The RedBulls are so fast they just breezed past the ferraris, mercedes and aston martins. At least 1 second faster than those teams. 2 seconds faster than the midfield and a DRS that gives them an additional 17kph on the straight. Insane car. Definately the best Redbull have ever created in F1, including Vettels go kart.
Issue for Max?
Seems like it yeah though he's gaining a bit on Perez again now. Team saying it's all good but Max is worried about the car for sure.
Pretty dull race so far apart from the SC.
Norris needs a better team but I can't see where he could go? It's like watching Russell being stuck at Williams
Max settling for second, cracking drive from 15th.
Got Sainz, Leclerc, Alonso, Gasly in the right place
Alonso and Gasly for me
What is the point of McLaren making Norris get out Piastri way? Bar a tailed off Bottas they are last...
Please don't give Alonso a penalty it'll feck my prediction
Please don't give Alonso a penalty it'll feck my prediction
Other pen for Alonso, maybe, not serving previous penalty correct.
Come on Max get the fastest lap so I get another prediction point!
Another boring season then.
Horror show for Ferrari even with no engine failures. Fourth fastest team.
OK Max has a rocket car, but a drive from 15th to 2nd us an excellent drive, very clean and mature drive.
I find myself liking Max a bit more than I did.
I find myself liking Max a bit more than I did.
Max really butt hurt. You can't always get what you want mate, no matter what your father says.
Same here, but overall not a good week for me
I know he probably knew he'd get them at the next corner but he was a lot more patient waiting for the right opportunity to pass, rather than diving for a gap that may or may not be there. Also wanting the extra point for fastest lap shows why he's a champion
That's awful from Ferrari and they're in a bit of trouble this season I think. Merc looking to fundamentally redesign their car as it's not working and they're still quicker than Ferrari.
I still can't get over that safety car, it would be at least more interesting race.
Mercedes bitching but they are at least quicker than Ferrari. And could potentially beat Astons because they have reliability on their side, if not their pace.
Max is basically Cristiano Ronaldo of F1.
Mercedes bitching but they are at least quicker than Ferrari. And could potentially beat Astons because they have reliability on their side, if not their pace.
Max is basically Cristiano Ronaldo of F1.
Is Alonso definitely in the clear?
Russell was over 5 seconds behind him, so even with a penalty, it’s extremely unlikely that he won’t claim third for this race.
15.5 points unless Alonso is demoted, not too bad
I know folks have done the advanced analytics, who do they suggest is the best F1 driver. Best not greatest.
You what?
Skycare saying the rear jack was touching Alonso's car.
Stonewall pen, last time it happened was a 10 second pen.
Stonewall pen, last time it happened was a 10 second pen.
Yes indeed. They are simply in another league. So much faster.
Of all time or nowadays?
I know more fervent fans of the sport may find interest in who is the best of the rest and the middle of the pack etc but not me. It's a wank sport when it's a procession like this.
Will cost me 2 points I think.