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Hamilton always comes across as slightly neurotic on the comms
Against Merc rules I think, but I not 100% sure.They mentioned that it would've been against the rules to give Bottas the softs? Why is that?
I dont know. Didnt he start the race on medium? Should be legal to put on soft right?They mentioned that it would've been against the rules to give Bottas the softs? Why is that?
Against Mercedes' internal rules, same reason they didn't allow either Bottas or Hamilton to use party mode against each other when they asked this year. Wherever possible they give the two the exact same strategy and tyres to avoid arguments.They mentioned that it would've been against the rules to give Bottas the softs? Why is that?
Yeah. He would’ve never caught Lewis anyway. His only hope was and is a safety car or Lewis having a failureBottas playing the sympathy vote on that softs call, he already knows that it’s against what they do. He lunches his mediums quicker than Hamilton so why risk it as would he would have left himself vulnerable to Max on them.
First one that's his fault though.Stroll DNF again, 4th on the bounce.
I thought he sounded unusually cheerful earlier, saying the tyres are fine.Hamilton always comes across as slightly neurotic on the comms
He’s got enough time to pull over, get out and have a stretch to be fairCramp in an F1 car, OUCH !
He’s got enough time to pull over, get out and have a stretch to be fair
And with cramp in his right leg.Lewis with a history making win, overtakes Sch with 92 race wins.
After a dodgy start, turned out a easy win for him in the end with a massive 25.5 second advantage.
1 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | fastest overall lap 1:18.750 | 1:29:56.828 | ||||
2 | Valtteri Bottas | Mercedes | 1:19.345 | 25.592 behind | ||||
3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:19.854 | 34.508 behind | ||||
4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:20.408 | 1:05.312 behind | ||||
5 | Pierre Gasly | AlphaTauri | 1:20.551 | 1 lap behind | ||||
6 | Carlos Sainz Jnr | McLaren | 1:20.268 | 1 lap behind | ||||
7 | Sergio Perez | Racing Point | 1:20.802 | 1 lap behind | ||||
8 | Esteban Ocon | Renault | 1:20.859 | 1 lap behind | ||||
9 | Daniel Ricciardo | Renault | 1:20.906 | 1 lap behind | ||||
10 | Sebastian Vettel | Ferrari | 1:20.731 | 1 lap behind | ||||
11 | Kimi Raikkonen | Alfa Romeo | 1:21.058 | 1 lap behind | ||||
12 | Alexander Albon | Red Bull | 1:19.890 | 1 lap behind | ||||
13 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:19.360 | 1 lap behind | ||||
14 | George Russell | Williams | 1:20.882 | 1 lap behind | ||||
15 | Antonio Giovinazzi | Alfa Romeo | 1:21.893 | 1 lap behind | ||||
16 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas | 1:21.460 | 1 lap behind | ||||
17 | Romain Grosjean | Haas | 1:21.664 | 1 lap behind | ||||
18 | Nicholas Latifi | Williams | 1:21.859 | 2 laps behind | ||||
19 | Daniil Kvyat | AlphaTauri | 1:20.449 | 2 laps behind | ||||
not classified | Lance Stroll | Racing Point | 1:21.694 | did not finish completed 54 laps |
Not before he overtook Bottas and then after that he was seemingly paranoid about the weather. Seems like he d be intense to be around. Congrats to Lewis though . Amazing accomplishment.I thought he sounded unusually cheerful earlier, saying the tyres are fine.
In Schumacher times there were usually 16 races per season, now it’s over 20. The only stat that is objective is a number of titles, as there is only one per season.Lewis with a history making win, overtakes Sch with 92 race wins.
I can’t see how he keeps the seat. Today feels like an all time lowGasly 5th and Albon 12th. Unless he is amazing next race he’s losing that seat, I think they moved him in too soon. Losing RIC really hurt RB.
In Schumacher times there were usually 16 races per season, now it’s over 20. The only stat that is objective is a number of titles, as there is only one per season.
Whilst this is true, what’s the point in carrying on? They have sod all to lose by trying someone else. Unless they’re going to change the characteristics of the car fundamentally next year (which is probably impossible with development limitations), it will just be more of the same.But I think also evidence that the #2 red bull car is an absolute dog if you cannot mimic Max's driving technique. Albon is not THAT bad. Put Gasly back in and he's going to struggle just as much as last time. Red Bull need to look in house.
of course, cars are much more reliable now.Hamilton does have a higher wins per race average than Schumacher though.
Oh no for sure Albon has to be replaced. Perez looks like a safe bet but finding a driver for that #2 car seems like a bigger process than just picking a driver in form. You're going to have to look at driving styles and find one that matches the car.Whilst this is true, what’s the point in carrying on? They have sod all to lose by trying someone else. Unless they’re going to change the characteristics of the car fundamentally next year (which is probably impossible with development limitations), it will just be more of the same.
Skewed by Schumacher's comeback with Mercedes. Schumacher got to 91 in fewer races than Hamilton.Hamilton does have a higher wins per race average than Schumacher though. Even still I never thought Schumacher's record would ever get beat but fair play to Hamilton he is absolutely head and shoulders above anyone at the moment.
Hamilton deserves some credit for that, Verstappen for instance has only 2 fewer DNF's in his entire career already for comparison (yes, yes I know Renault/Honda have a lot to do with that).of course, cars are much more reliable now.
In terms of dominating the sport, he reached Schumacher level, definitely, but stats are skewed by number of races and difference in reliability.
Neurotic -- spend 2hours of our life on any matchday threads and you find out the meaning of 'neurotic'. Lewis will be considered some sort of Zen master after that.Hamilton always comes across as slightly neurotic on the comms
Perez. He's cnutish enough to compete.But I think also evidence that the #2 red bull car is an absolute dog if you cannot mimic Max's driving technique. Albon is not THAT bad. Put Gasly back in and he's going to struggle just as much as last time. Red Bull need to look in house.
That’s the case at virtually every race now. I have no idea how F1 management tolerates this situation - there is absolutely no intrigue from sporting perspective, and ratings shall decrease drastically, I am afraid. What makes it even worse, there is no real fight between two Mercedes cars eitherSaw the race ended with yet another dull 1-2 Merc podium
Id agree Perez seems to have the skills to compete in that car but he ll probably want to compete to be the no. 1 driver as well. Will RB and Max allow for that? Max at least seems to have matured a lot because a year or two I would ve said him and Perez together would be a recipe for disaster - personality wise.Perez. He's cnutish enough to compete.
I don't completely agree on that when it comes to this season. Yes the Merc 1-2 and arguably Max always in the top 3 mix is boring in a way (though I cant continue to be amazed about Max being so consistent as well despite the inferior car) - but the midfield battle is absolutely amazing this season. I never quite had enough appreciation for the middle of the pack drama until I watched the Netflix series. If you haven't seen that yet I highly recommend you still do and you ll probably feel the same.That’s the case at virtually every race now. I have no idea how F1 management tolerates this situation - there is absolutely no intrigue from sporting perspective, and ratings shall decrease drastically, I am afraid. What makes it even worse, there is no real fight between two Mercedes cars either
Well, the passion for F1 here is allways high, but we are a small market and dont have the pull of midlle eastern or caucasus oil or Central Europe leverage, it's a shame because the track is very well regarded by most drivers.Really enjoyed it but the conditions played a part. Resurfaced last month I believe so the oils were seeping and making it slippery, plus it was cooler than it had been and getting the tyres up to temp was an issue for some. Throw in a little bit of drizzle and it was perfect conditions for mayhem at the start. That said, hold this race in the middle of summer and those high speed corners on these pirellis, we're going to see the opposite and heavy graining. The track is wide enough at certain parts for cars to fight side by side for multiple corners which we saw towards the end. Adjust the DRS zone and it's a humdinger. Really hope it stays on the calendar but don't think it's big enough money wise