As a McLaren fan was disappointed that they seem to have gone backwards in a big way. Restructure of the technical side just announced: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/65054104. Had to do something...
Meant to watch it, forgot to record it too. Surprised the Mercs were that close. They are a strong team and have been working on improving so it isn't impossible they have made a breakthrough with the car but one swallow doesn't make a summer.
Missed a fun qualifying by the sounds of things. Verstappen closer to the rest than I expected, might get up early and watch tomorrow now
Sounds like they've not managed to locate the issue that Max was reporting in Saudi Arabia - He was complaining about downshift issues again, but then went and set a 1:16 and get pole, so who knows.
Think the Mercs have a had a bit of a one off here. Nothing changed on the car and considering they have shown to overcook their tyres up to now, it’s not surprising that a cold day where they others needed 2 warm up laps played into their hands.
I’m not even bothered about Verstappen this year. His car is too much better than everyone else’s and he’s too much better than Perez. The title race is already over, so I’m focusing more on the midfield battles and how the other teams evolve over the season.
I’m not even bothered about Verstappen this year. His car is too much better than everyone else’s and he’s too much better than Perez. The title race is already over, so I’m focusing more on the midfield battles and how the other teams evolve over the season.
More the FIA continuing to fuck up the rules thats pissing me off
Last week there was a Safety Car when it wasnt needed, because of GPS (USE CAMERAs), this week its because gravel is on the road when it can just be swept off as the SC goes past.
Am surprised there isnt another Red Flag after Russell's retirement because of potential oil on the track
I was literally just about to say that the Stewards need to be consistent with their red flags, and throw one out for the debris / tyre - Fair play to their consistency today
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Great job from Perez... Two weeks ago everyone was asking if we'd get a repeat Nico / Lewis battle for the title... Lasted one race
I wonder if the Merc comes alive in lower temps and it's just not suited to higher temperatures.
The title race is already over, so I’m focusing more on the midfield battles and how the other teams evolve over the season.
Last week there was a Safety Car when it wasnt needed, because of GPS (USE CAMERAs), this week its because gravel is on the road when it can just be swept off as the SC goes past.
Am surprised there isnt another Red Flag after Russell's retirement because of potential oil on the track
Tyre choice will be interesting to see
That was F3 esque.