The way Verstappen, Redbull and tbf other drives treat him, just give him the excuses he needs to act the man-child he is. We've all seen other drivers call there peers out for horrendous driving, understandably a lot for the time, Stroll for example. I find it rather annoying and bizarre that the likes of Norris avoid doing so with Max.
Agree with pretty much everything said about Verstappen above, but haven’t seen if anyone here or on TV made any reference to what happened just before his ramming of Russell.
When he snapped the back end of the car out of that corner before he was on the team radio screaming he’d been “****** rammed” by LeClerc…who was nowhere near him. I didn’t hear Red Bull try to correct him and point out it was his own car that pinged and no one touched him. Just felt that this brought his red mist crashing down and led to the Russell incident.
He did make contact with Leclerc a few seconds after that snap just as he started going down the main straight. They banged into the side of each other briefly, and like the Russell incident a few moments later at T1 was deemed a racing incident.
Which to be fair was the correct decision... Not because it was Max, but no one really suffered from it.
@ForeverAddickted have you seen Freddie Slaters GB3 race from yesterday at Spa??? What a talent he is.
I've not seen it yet, but watched the first two rounds, worth viewing is it?
He's ridiculous in GB3, can understand why he's not done that Championship on a F/T basis as he's pretty much destroying the field, even when he's started from the back this weekend
@ForeverAddickted have you seen Freddie Slaters GB3 race from yesterday at Spa??? What a talent he is.
I've not seen it yet, but watched the first two rounds, worth viewing is it?
He's ridiculous in GB3, can understand why he's not done that Championship on a F/T basis as he's pretty much destroying the field, even when he's started from the back this weekend
Got to be F2 for him next year , don't really see the point in him doing F3 not as if budget is a problem and he can play the F1 teams off against each other.
@ForeverAddickted have you seen Freddie Slaters GB3 race from yesterday at Spa??? What a talent he is.
I've not seen it yet, but watched the first two rounds, worth viewing is it?
He's ridiculous in GB3, can understand why he's not done that Championship on a F/T basis as he's pretty much destroying the field, even when he's started from the back this weekend
Got to be F2 for him next year , don't really see the point in him doing F3 not as if budget is a problem and he can play the F1 teams off against each other.
Be an interesting one, and is by far the most exciting talent coming through the ladder at the moment, although have been impressed with Seb Wheldon in Italian F4 this season so far.
Don't forget that Slater is only 16, and wont be 17 until next August, so if he does F2 and flies through that level, he'll have to wait a year before entering F1, so might be a factor in him doing F3 next season.
@ForeverAddickted have you seen Freddie Slaters GB3 race from yesterday at Spa??? What a talent he is.
I've not seen it yet, but watched the first two rounds, worth viewing is it?
He's ridiculous in GB3, can understand why he's not done that Championship on a F/T basis as he's pretty much destroying the field, even when he's started from the back this weekend
Got to be F2 for him next year , don't really see the point in him doing F3 not as if budget is a problem and he can play the F1 teams off against each other.
Be an interesting one, and is by far the most exciting talent coming through the ladder at the moment, although have been impressed with Seb Wheldon in Italian F4 this season so far.
Don't forget that Slater is only 16, and wont be 17 until next August, so if he does F2 and flies through that level, he'll have to wait a year before entering F1, so might be a factor in him doing F3 next season.
@ForeverAddickted have you seen Freddie Slaters GB3 race from yesterday at Spa??? What a talent he is.
I've not seen it yet, but watched the first two rounds, worth viewing is it?
He's ridiculous in GB3, can understand why he's not done that Championship on a F/T basis as he's pretty much destroying the field, even when he's started from the back this weekend
Got to be F2 for him next year , don't really see the point in him doing F3 not as if budget is a problem and he can play the F1 teams off against each other.
Be an interesting one, and is by far the most exciting talent coming through the ladder at the moment, although have been impressed with Seb Wheldon in Italian F4 this season so far.
Don't forget that Slater is only 16, and wont be 17 until next August, so if he does F2 and flies through that level, he'll have to wait a year before entering F1, so might be a factor in him doing F3 next season.
He's 17 in two months time.
Leave me alone, its Monday and its early in the morning!!
Seb Wheldon is Dan’s son - who of course died in Las Vegas 14 years ago. Whilst Freddie Slater raced with my son, I raced against Dan in karting for 5 years or so as a kid. Was in touch with him and his wife Suzy right up until he died.
Suz was desperate for Seb not to go racing but from what I understand the kid is totally driven to do it for his Dad. I can’t imagine what it must be like for her to watch her boy competing in the sport that took her husband from her
Seb Wheldon is Dan’s son - who of course died in Las Vegas 14 years ago. Whilst Freddie Slater raced with my son, I raced against Dan in karting for 5 years or so as a kid. Was in touch with him and his wife Suzy right up until he died.
Suz was desperate for Seb not to go racing but from what I understand the kid is totally driven to do it for his Dad. I can’t imagine what it must be like for her to watch her boy competing in the sport that took her husband from her
Yeah its that connection to Dan Wheldon that has made me pay attention to Seb's progress now that he's in cars... His younger Brother Oliver is over in USF Juniors (need to catch up with that series), and will be surprised if he doesnt follow Seb over to Europe.
Like you say, must be torture for their Mum in a way
The way Verstappen, Redbull and tbf other drives treat him, just give him the excuses he needs to act the man-child he is. We've all seen other drivers call there peers out for horrendous driving, understandably a lot for the time, Stroll for example. I find it rather annoying and bizarre that the likes of Norris avoid doing so with Max.
I'll absolutely laugh my tits off if Max loses out on the WDC by 9 points or less this season, ie the difference between 5th and 10th in this race.
@ForeverAddickted have you seen Freddie Slaters GB3 race from yesterday at Spa??? What a talent he is.
Ridiculous... That's the nail in the coffin if anyone questions how much of a talent he is!!
He's in bloody P4 in the Championship, despite missing the last round and starting from the back of the Grid in Saturdays races - The other Drivers are going to be relieved to see the back of him for the next two rounds, but if they squabble for victories, its going to play into Slater's hands when he returns for Brands Hatch and Monza
We've got Mercedes coming into Imperial tomorrow. Bringing some staff, including some engineers and they are planning on starting up one of the F1 cars that they are bringing in.
Will be a damn site more interesting than a usual day in the office thats for sure!
That just reminds me of Aston Martin at Le Mans in 1989. We were at the restaurant about 2/3 of the way down the Mulsanne about 1 in the morning. Cars racing past, it was before the chicanes, and the only car you could really recognize was the AMR1, because it really did roar. The others weren’t quiet, but it just had a completely different tone.
That just reminds me of Aston Martin at Le Mans in 1989. We were at the restaurant about 2/3 of the way down the Mulsanne about 1 in the morning. Cars racing past, it was before the chicanes, and the only car you could really recognize was the AMR1, because it really did roar. The others weren’t quiet, but it just had a completely different tone.
The Chinese place which is just before the first chicane now? We used to go there every year and eat while they thundered past. Once the meal was done, we used to climb on top of the fence to get a better view.
That just reminds me of Aston Martin at Le Mans in 1989. We were at the restaurant about 2/3 of the way down the Mulsanne about 1 in the morning. Cars racing past, it was before the chicanes, and the only car you could really recognize was the AMR1, because it really did roar. The others weren’t quiet, but it just had a completely different tone.
The Chinese place which is just before the first chicane now? We used to go there every year and eat while they thundered past. Once the meal was done, we used to climb on top of the fence to get a better view.
I’m not sure. It was very old, very French. The walls were at least a foot think, probably more. We got a table next to a window. We could sit on the opening and hang out over the track almost. It was just after a little hill, you couldn’t see the cars, but you could heart them coming, and they’d suddenly crest the hill and whoosh past. You knew the the Aston was coming - the rest were just cars.
That just reminds me of Aston Martin at Le Mans in 1989. We were at the restaurant about 2/3 of the way down the Mulsanne about 1 in the morning. Cars racing past, it was before the chicanes, and the only car you could really recognize was the AMR1, because it really did roar. The others weren’t quiet, but it just had a completely different tone.
The Chinese place which is just before the first chicane now? We used to go there every year and eat while they thundered past. Once the meal was done, we used to climb on top of the fence to get a better view.
I’m not sure. It was very old, very French. The walls were at least a foot think, probably more. We got a table next to a window. We could sit on the opening and hang out over the track almost. It was just after a little hill, you couldn’t see the cars, but you could heart them coming, and they’d suddenly crest the hill and whoosh past. You knew the the Aston was coming - the rest were just cars.
Sounds like it was further up, although vey similar experience. The Mulsanne was still open as a public road on the Friday and we used to walk across from the campsite and plot outside with a beer to watch all the classic and sports cars drive up and down.
I remember when I went to the Italian Grand Prix at Monza in (I think) 2007. We were on holiday in northern Italy and realized it was on while we were there so bought general admission tickets on a whim. I had never been to a grand prix before. As we walked through the park to get into the circuit, there were a load of blokes trying to sell us ear plugs at inflated prices. I said to my wife "What on earth would we need those for?" "For the noisy cars?" she replied. "Pfft!" I said, "They can't be that bad".
Once inside we found a spot at the end of the Curva del Serraglio, on the opposite side of the track to the start/finish line. Apart from some Tifosi shouting derogatory remarks about Alonso through a loud hailer at anyone wearing Renault merch, it was pretty quiet. Then we heard the engines start up on the grid ready for the parade lap. It was bloody loud even from where we were. "I think we are about to find out why they were selling ear plugs" said my wife. By the time the cars reached the end of the straight where we were stood, at race speed, it was deafening. Visceral and exhilarating, but we spent most of the afternoon with our fingers in our ears trying to avoid permanent hearing damage. The sport has to move with the times, but the loss of the larger naturally aspirated engines has definitely taken something away from the spectacle.
Live about ten mins away from Brands and last week they had the 70's F1 cars, still quite loud here even though it wasn't a full grid and the cars don't use full revs. Back in the day there were grids approaching 30 cars at the GP, and when I used to go it would take hours until the buzzing in the ears would drop sufficiently for you to hear properly. I don't think it was the noise as such but the high frequency pitch that did it.
Mercedes would be beyond stupid to ditch Russell in favour of the drama that Verstappen would bring to the team - It would be unfair to George as well, given he's only ever had one race for Mercedes where he was truly in a decent car, and almost won on that occasion as well.
He's always incredibly consistent and if he was in Lando's shoes I suspect he'd be running away with the Championship if he was in that Mclaren.
Mercedes would be beyond stupid to ditch Russell in favour of the drama that Verstappen would bring to the team - It would be unfair to George as well, given he's only ever had one race for Mercedes where he was truly in a decent car, and almost won on that occasion as well.
He's always incredibly consistent and if he was in Lando's shoes I suspect he'd be running away with the Championship if he was in that Mclaren.
I don't like how Toto dealt with the Barcelona fallout , compared to 2021 Toto who would have been straight down to Red Bull to confront Horner.
Almost as if he's scared to actually criticise Verstappen because he wants him so bad. I just don't get the point of why you'd want the hassle and his stupid entourage when you've got George already there. Would be one of the stupidest mistakes in recent years to let George walk.
Only reason I can think of, for Mercedes to try and get Max, is because they know their car might not be good enough next season onwards, and he might drag the last bit of performance out of it.
That is the one advantage could think of hiring him.
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Which to be fair was the correct decision... Not because it was Max, but no one really suffered from it.
He's ridiculous in GB3, can understand why he's not done that Championship on a F/T basis as he's pretty much destroying the field, even when he's started from the back this weekend
https://www.youtube.com/live/VemsrCKVX3Q?si=4uOG1hvx3McNDv6J
Got to be F2 for him next year , don't really see the point in him doing F3 not as if budget is a problem and he can play the F1 teams off against each other.
Don't forget that Slater is only 16, and wont be 17 until next August, so if he does F2 and flies through that level, he'll have to wait a year before entering F1, so might be a factor in him doing F3 next season.
Suz was desperate for Seb not to go racing but from what I understand the kid is totally driven to do it for his Dad. I can’t imagine what it must be like for her to watch her boy competing in the sport that took her husband from her
Like you say, must be torture for their Mum in a way
He's in bloody P4 in the Championship, despite missing the last round and starting from the back of the Grid in Saturdays races - The other Drivers are going to be relieved to see the back of him for the next two rounds, but if they squabble for victories, its going to play into Slater's hands when he returns for Brands Hatch and Monza
If he's not involved in Free Practice at Silverstone, I'd be very surprised.
Will be a damn site more interesting than a usual day in the office thats for sure!
Once inside we found a spot at the end of the Curva del Serraglio, on the opposite side of the track to the start/finish line. Apart from some Tifosi shouting derogatory remarks about Alonso through a loud hailer at anyone wearing Renault merch, it was pretty quiet. Then we heard the engines start up on the grid ready for the parade lap. It was bloody loud even from where we were. "I think we are about to find out why they were selling ear plugs" said my wife. By the time the cars reached the end of the straight where we were stood, at race speed, it was deafening. Visceral and exhilarating, but we spent most of the afternoon with our fingers in our ears trying to avoid permanent hearing damage. The sport has to move with the times, but the loss of the larger naturally aspirated engines has definitely taken something away from the spectacle.
It's here! Right in front of the phallic statue...
(Link added for context!)
😂
What a lap by Russell
He's always incredibly consistent and if he was in Lando's shoes I suspect he'd be running away with the Championship if he was in that Mclaren.
I don't like how Toto dealt with the Barcelona fallout , compared to 2021 Toto who would have been straight down to Red Bull to confront Horner.
Almost as if he's scared to actually criticise Verstappen because he wants him so bad. I just don't get the point of why you'd want the hassle and his stupid entourage when you've got George already there. Would be one of the stupidest mistakes in recent years to let George walk.
That is the one advantage could think of hiring him.