[Misc] F1 2021

[Hugo Rune]

Let me guess…absolutely nothing will happen, the Stewards are the same as the last race and it’s very clear on which side of the fence they are sitting.

This is interesting, Lewis getting support from the co drivers who agreed to talk, on Max’s attempted mugging of Lewis.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/59361848

Just seen that his first lap (with no waved yellows) was still faster than Bottas. He clearly drove through yellow flags without slowing on his second lap but a slapped wrist at the very worst for Max with these particular Stewards, not a chance of a grid penalty; he’ll just have his 2nd lap deleted. They might fine him again I suppose as that seems to be the way to punish him without affecting his race chances.

“Verstappen's first lap in the session was a one minute 21.424secs, still 0.054s ahead of Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas who lines up third.”

 

[Bold Seagull]

Just seen that his first lap (with no waved yellows) was still faster than Bottas. He clearly drove through yellow flags without slowing on his second lap but a slapped wrist at the very worst for Max with these particular Stewards, not a chance of a grid penalty; he’ll just have his 2nd lap deleted. They might fine him again I suppose as that seems to be the way to punish him without affecting his race chances.

“Verstappen's first lap in the session was a one minute 21.424secs, still 0.054s ahead of Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas who lines up third.”

Plenty of precedents of other drivers getting penalties in qualifying for this. Would be surprised if all 3 of them don’t end up in on different spots on the grid come 2pm.

 

[Icy Gull]

Plenty of precedents of other drivers getting penalties in qualifying for this. Would be surprised if all 3 of them don’t end up in on different spots on the grid come 2pm.

I gather the delay is because they are scrutinising Hamilton’s laps throughout qualifying. Expecting a late penalty for him

 

[Bold Seagull]

I gather the delay is because they are scrutinising Hamilton’s laps throughout qualifying. Expecting a late penalty for him

Is there a delay? I thought Max was due in 10 - 10.30, then Sainz till 10.45, then Bottas at 11.00am. Won’t be any announcement till after those 3 hearings.

 

[Icy Gull]

Is there a delay? I thought Max was due in 10 - 10.30, then Sainz till 10.45, then Bottas at 11.00am. Won’t be any announcement till after those 3 hearings.

Ah OK then, no penalties, exceptional circumstances and no danger is my guess then

 

[Nitram]

Interesting article here regarding the fallout from Brazil.
Drivers seeking clarity over what can and cannot be done. Outcome is that the rules are clear as mud and the authorities have the right to judge each situation as it arises. Problem with that is different outcomes are attributed to similar scenarios. It’s going to make racing a lot more dangerous for the drivers. Let’s hope no one is seriously hurt with this level off ambiguity.
https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/why-f1-drivers-are-still-confused-over-racing-rules/6804983/amp/

 

[Hugo Rune]

Plenty of precedents of other drivers getting penalties in qualifying for this. Would be surprised if all 3 of them don’t end up in on different spots on the grid come 2pm.

Max passed double waved yellow flag without slowing whilst the others passed single waved yellow flags. You would think that he’d have to suffer the larger fine, maybe double?

 

[Bold Seagull]

Bottas 3 place grid penalty admitting he didn’t see single yellow flags…more to follow

 

[Icy Gull]

Bottas 3 place grid penalty admitting he didn’t see single yellow flags…more to follow

Where did I put that popcorn?

 

[Hugo Rune]

Bottas 3 place grid penalty admitting he didn’t see single yellow flags…more to follow

Max has a 5 place penalty. I was very very wrong on him being let off again.

 

[Icy Gull]

Where did I put that popcorn?

No problem, no longer need it

 

[Marty___Mcfly]

 

[Marty___Mcfly]

 

[Icy Gull]

Karen not happy, what comes around goes around, suck it up

 

[Bozza]

Disappointing from a sporting perspective that what looked like being a classic ding-dong until the end of the season may well fizzle out as Hamilton drives away with the final three races.

Hamilton now clear favourite for the tile on the betting markets.

 

[Icy Gull]

Disappointing from a sporting perspective that what looked like being a classic ding-dong until the end of the season may well fizzle out as Hamilton drives away with the final three races.

Hamilton now clear favourite for the tile on the betting markets.

If, as many suggest he’s as good as Lewis, Max will be winning this race though? We will see, he must have a chance

Stewards getting a slagging from the ex F1 drivers.

 

[Bozza]

If, as many suggest he’s as good as Lewis, Max be winning this race though?

Given the Merc's dominance in qualifying, I think it would have been difficult enough from P2.

Starting P7 on a track where passes are going to be at a premium with what looks to be a slower car under him - a big ask, surely?

 

[GREASED WEASEL]

Verstappen now on the clean side

Bottas on the dirty

Interesting

 

[Icy Gull]

Given the Merc's dominance in qualifying, I think it would have been difficult enough from P2.

Starting P7 on a track where passes are going to be at a premium with what looks to be a slower car under him - a big ask, surely?

Very true, but as a Lewis fan I am not unhappy

So many twists and turns this season so who knows, thrilling season

 

[GREASED WEASEL]

Given the Merc's dominance in qualifying, I think it would have been difficult enough from P2.

Starting P7 on a track where passes are going to be at a premium with what looks to be a slower car under him - a big ask, surely?

Verstappen will pass Bottas at the start,now he's on the gripper side

As for overtaking,he'll just undercut the rest for P2 today