Formula 1

Thought Max was unbelievable before clipping the wall…

It’s all about Lewis & Merc keeping their heads… I think Max is either going to crash again tomorrow or severely damage his title hopes… getting too emotional..

Think you might be overreacting a bit lads... 
It wasn't a big mistake and he really needed to push hard to get on pole. Don't forget Lewis also messed up his first lap in Q3.

Probably right as got over excited in that last lap. No doubt Max should of had pole but I’m loving the outcome  It’s only being biased I’d like to see Red Bull with a new gear box but watching Horners face was one of the best sites I’ve seen this year in F1 

Probably right as got over excited in that last lap. No doubt Max should of had pole but I’m loving the outcome  It’s only being biased I’d like to see Red Bull with a new gear box but watching Horners face was one of the best sites I’ve seen this year in F1 

Checo only 5th has got to hurt as well.
But unfortunately, we all know Bottas is going to mess it up at the start tomorrow...

Checo only 5th has got to hurt as well.
But unfortunately, we all know Bottas is going to mess it up at the start tomorrow...

He’s due to get one right isn’t he? The law of averages says so. 

He’s due to get one right isn’t he? The law of averages says so. 

Unlikely, but who knows...
Utd managed to get a point against Chelsea, so I guess anything is possible, really...  (sorry, couldn't resist)

Unlikely, but who knows...
Utd managed to get a point against Chelsea, so I guess anything is possible, really...  (sorry, couldn't resist)

Very good 

Seeing Horner looking like he has swallowed a wasp is priceless. Max was on the very limit from the first corner if Bottas can grow a pair tomorrow then Lewis will drive away. Its the Safety Cars that worry me I can see 3 or 4 with this track. This is a new track sanctioned by the FIA and its could IMHO be lethal

It seems Bernie has lost his marbles...

Bernie ‘surprised’ Lewis wants to beat Schumi title tally

Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says he was “surprised” Lewis Hamilton raced on in 2021, as he thought he may not want to beat the seven World Championships won by Michael Schumacher.

Hamilton and Mercedes left it to the last minute to agree a deal for him to carry on with the team this season, but he signed a new two-year contract over summer to take his Formula 1 career through to 2023 at least.

The Briton won his seventh title in emphatic fashion last year, winning 11 races and finishing a whopping 124 points ahead of Valtteri Bottas in second, despite missing a race after contracting Covid-19.

Within that, he drew level with Schumacher’s World Championship record and surpassed the great German’s total of 91 race victories – and the Mercedes driver became Formula 1’s first ever centurion of grand prix wins when he took the chequered flag in Russia in September.

However, Ecclestone believes Hamilton’s achievements will not detract from Schumacher’s standing in the sport’s history.

“No, not at all,” Ecclestone told RTL when asked if a record eighth title would definitively place Hamilton’s talent above Schumacher in people’s estimations, quoted by Sky Sport in Germany.

“In fact, I’m surprised Lewis didn’t say at the beginning of the year ‘I’m stepping down, I don’t want to win more races or World Championships than Michael’.”

Ecclestone claimed earlier in the year Hamilton is “not quite the fighter he was”, but the Mercedes driver has since closed the gap to Max Verstappen to eight points in this year’s title race heading into the final two rounds of the season.

Despite his previous assessment of Hamilton’s driving, Formula 1’s former CEO is enjoying seeing the title battle unfold.

“It’s a fight we’ve been waiting for seven or eight years, finally a competition again,” he said.

“This is what people want when they watch Formula 1, or any sport for that matter. They want competition.”

Plenty of people from the world of Formula 1 have weighed in with their opinions about who will win this year’s World Championship, but the 91-year-old believes the pair’s unique approaches benefit the spectacle and the races themselves.

”They are both very competitive in their own way,” Ecclestone said. “They have a different style, a different way of dealing with things and then that suits the races.”

Think you might be overreacting a bit lads... 
It wasn't a big mistake and he really needed to push hard to get on pole. Don't forget Lewis also messed up his first lap in Q3.

Did he have to push hard in those last couple of corners? He was ahead and all he had to do was keep it on the road. He didn't need to make a statement.

I think Lewis's lap was caused by a car that was clearly nervous. That said, he's not been at his usual high standards on the hot lap this season.

See Horner has challenged Marshall's decision over the Yellow flag. Just when you think the slimey little toad cannot stoop any lower.
Still no News on the Gearbox though. Max blew it he was charging all the lap and even when early on he almost hit the wall he pushed and he pushed so in the end he got what he deserved...nothing.
the F2 race had a bit of carnage on Lap 1.

the F2 race had a bit of carnage on Lap 1.

We'll probably have a few SC tomorrow. We saw how treacherous the track can be.

See Horner has challenged Marshall's decision over the Yellow flag. Just when you think the slimey little toad cannot stoop any lower.
Still no News on the Gearbox though. Max blew it he was charging all the lap and even when early on he almost hit the wall he pushed and he pushed so in the end he got what he deserved...nothing.
the F2 race had a bit of carnage on Lap 1.

He doesn't stop does Christian.

It was an absolute thriller of a lap from Max though! Perfect example of driving at the limit...and then going over it. I still think Max is in a good position regardless. He's got speed and aggression in that car. Bottas will have to do a job tomorrow. Very little suggests he can offer that protection to Lewis though!

Watching the C4 coverage. Shout out to Charles Leclerc for a magnificent 4th, outqualifying Perez. Fantastic effort - how I'd love to see him in a race winning car next year. That guy's a champ.

Max was a few seconds away from one of the great qualifying laps there. Shows you the small margins!

apparently Redbull did not challenge the Stewards afterall .

Watching the C4 coverage. Shout out to Charles Leclerc for a magnificent 4th, outqualifying Perez. Fantastic effort - how I'd love to see him in a race winning car next year. That guy's a champ.

Alongside Max tomorrow if he doesnt get a gearbox penalty could be interesting

It wasnt mentioned at the time but Lewis had to pass 3 slow cars on his lap and Max had a clear track.
Just worried that Bottas lets Max pass on the first corner and then he takes out Lewis .

I know Virgil is Max's mate but sorry I really want him to get number 8 because he deserves it

I think it's difficult to argue that Max with more race wins, and more sprint wins, more pole positions and more points doesn't deserve it. But it's just as difficult to argue why Salah finished 500 points behind the Ballon D'Or winner.

That Saudi track reminds me of Valencia. It was scrapped after a few years because of it's lack of entertainment. In this case, the race will probably be decided at the first corner, unless Safety Cars are needed. But you really wouldn't want to be starting in the midfield. You know that some will go off at the first corner of the first lap, and probably act as a wrecking ball for those around them.

That Saudi track reminds me of Valencia. It was scrapped after a few years because of it's lack of entertainment. In this case, the race will probably be decided at the first corner, unless Safety Cars are needed. But you really wouldn't want to be starting in the midfield. You know that some will go off at the first corner of the first lap, and probably act as a wrecking ball for those around them.

The F2 races were quite entertaining, so I guess we shall see. We might be pleasantly surprised.

I cannot remember the last time I was so piped up about a F1 race, think the last time was when Hammy won his first F1 title back in 2008 when he beat Massa by one point in Brazil. I still remember jumping up and down like a blue arse fly. 

Today’s race feels exactly the same for me, the intensity will be massive and the race can’t come quick enough. However, there’s a but! I can’t help thinking there’s going to be a serious incident given the track is so fast with a couple of blind spots. It’s almost certain to be one or two safety cars, especially when Max sticks his elbows out at the first bend to get passed Bottas at the start.

If I was a neutral I’m hoping Max doesn’t have a gearbox change as I think this race will have more neutrals watching such the pressure on the Mercs & Red bulls to perform to their best. Unfortunately as a Hammy fan I don’t want that pressure and hope he needs a new gear box.  My gut feeling from watching Max’s last lap bump into the wall he won’t need a change.

What the opinions of F1 fans re gearbox? Yes or No?

I cannot remember the last time I was so piped up about a F1 race, think the last time was when Hammy won his first F1 title back in 2008 when he beat Massa by one point in Brazil. I still remember jumping up and down like a blue arse fly. 

Today’s race feels exactly the same for me, the intensity will be massive and the race can’t come quick enough. However, there’s a but! I can’t help thinking there’s going to be a serious incident given the track is so fast with a couple of blind spots. It’s almost certain to be one or two safety cars, especially when Max sticks his elbows out at the first bend to get passed Bottas at the start.

If I was a neutral I’m hoping Max doesn’t have a gearbox change as I think this race will have more neutrals watching such the pressure on the Mercs & Red bulls to perform to their best. Unfortunately as a Hammy fan I don’t want that pressure and hope he needs a new gear box.  My gut feeling from watching Max’s last lap bump into the wall he won’t need a change.

What the opinions of F1 fans re gearbox? Yes or No?

I'm with you Keith. I think the chances of something big happening are huge here. One of Max or Lewis could end up squirming their car into the wall

I'm glad Max doesn't have a penalty. That lap up to that point was superb and from third place hell be right in the face of Mercedes all race.

Wonder if the RB mechanics have taken a risk with the gearbox to avoid a penalty..?

I know they are some of the best in the paddock but it could cost them a DNF & Max not winning the championship on the back of fearing a points or grid penalty…
Even though I’m in the Lewis corner that final
Qualifying lap for Max was something else…


https://twitter.com/ferrarifantv/status/1467454409391104005?s=21

watching the F2 race or trying to as its red flagged for the second time. on lap 1 this time.
Anyone want to guess how many Cars will start lap 2 of the F1 race its going to be a lottery who gets through the first corner