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[A1X]

Three years on and we're still seeing the same tactics he tried against Hamilton time after time on the exit of T4 at Interlagos 2021 go unquestioned.

Yep, winning by miles it’s clear he’s learned absolutely nothing and the FIA are determined to let him get away with it

 

[Seagull58]

I don’t disagree with that at all. But the strategy call, with the benefit of hindsight, should have been give the place back and go again under DRS. The second they held the place they made the decision the stewards’ and not McLaren’s.

Both cars left the track so McLaren believed there would be no penalty. They didn't factor in the FIA bias towards RB.

 

[ElectricNaz]

Also what I will say is I'm glad the fastest lap is going.

Alpine being really pathetic taking a point away from Williams similar to how VCARB gifted Ricciardo the fastest lap last time out. Hope they enjoy celebrating their 12th and 18th place tonight. Okay I understand it in their position for money reasons as it could make a difference, but it does make you look tin pot.

Genuinely mighty impressive from Colapinto to have had it up until then with a genuine race strategy and no late race housery. The guy is good! And exactly what Williams needed, if Albon is having a bad race they now have someone else who can share the load a bit which is massive.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Can I just reiterate that Max Verstappen is a twat

 

[Seagull58]

You tell 'em, Toto

 

[Seagull58]

Can I just reiterate that Max Verstappen is a twat

He really is, but as I heard someone say, at least he has a friend in Lando whereas his dad, Jos, was such a **** he had no friends at all.

 

[A1X]

Unguarded Toto is always good fun

 

[Pavilionaire]

1. Fair play to Ferrari - a masterful performance.

2. I think Norris was unlucky to get that penalty.at the end.

3. I'm glad they got rid of 1 point for fastest lap. It was a naive gimmick that should never have seen the light of day.

 

[AstroSloth]

Both cars left the track so McLaren believed there would be no penalty. They didn't factor in the FIA bias towards RB.

Even Crofty and Brundle thought it would clearly be a penalty for Norris, in fact they thought it would be 10s and they're extremely biased against Max.

The difference between the Russell situation and Max/Norris situation is Russell was the overtaking car on the inside whilst Max was the defending car on the inside.

Bottas would have made the corner were it not for Russell, Norris locked up and would have gone wide anyway.

 

[Seagull58]

Even Crofty and Brundle thought it would clearly be a penalty for Norris, in fact they thought it would be 10s and they're extremely biased against Max.

The difference between the Russell situation and Max/Norris situation is Russell was the overtaking car on the inside whilst Max was the defending car on the inside.

Bottas would have made the corner were it not for Russell, Norris locked up and would have gone wide anyway.

Max deliberately braked too late to make the corner in order to stay ahead at the apex and force Lando off the track.

 

[AstroSloth]

Max deliberately braked too late to make the corner in order to stay ahead at the apex and force Lando off the track.

And Lando locked his brakes into the corner suggesting he also braked too late and would have missed the corner.

The same thing happened earlier in the season but the other way round at Hungary and Max gave the position back because he wasn't ahead at the apex.

 

[Creaky]

Max deliberately braked too late to make the corner in order to stay ahead at the apex and force Lando off the track.

MV was ahead at the apex so had no obligation to leave room for LN.

LN made two poor decisions IMO - he persisted with an overtake that was never going to be possible without leaving the track and then having done so failed to accept that he should give back the place.

Had LN yielded on the overtake MV may well have left the track in which case he would have had to give up the place.

 

[Flounce]

Let’s be honest about this, neither McClaren or Norris are good enough, smart enough or ruthless enough to be driver Champions this season,

Thoughts on Mercedes and Lewis and George? I think Mercedes are 100% in #teamgeorge now!

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

Let’s be honest about this, neither McClaren or Norris are smart enough or ruthless enough to be driver Champions this season,

Yes. The last lingering chance for Lando died this weekend. Max will win again. I, like many don't like him, but I think we have to say well done him. To win a driver championship when your team mate is normally about 8th is a hell of an effort

But MacLaren can build for next season, which I think should be the most intriguing for a while