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[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Perez qualified 16th... even non-redbull fans getting annoyed by Perez.

yeah he scrwed up royally today - but you have to admit Perez is the ultimate wingman.
he takes all the hits to send valuable data for the team to give to Verstappen

[kamakazi]

Happy sad day for McLaren

1,2 for the team is great... But this indecisiveness is going to be to their detriment

[triniguy868]

Interesting that Merc has a drag issue still and bringing these upgrades to SPA this weekend

[fokhan_96]

This weekend is going to be interesting. If max doesn't qualify on pole, he probably wouldn't for the rest of the season. Even with max 10 place grid penalty if he doesn't get a podium this weekend he probably wouldn't for the rest of the season. If McLaren gets another 1-2 finish this weekend they most probably would for the rest of the season.

[triniguy868]

This weekend is going to be interesting. If max doesn't qualify on pole, he probably wouldn't for the rest of the season. Even with max 10 place grid penalty if he doesn't get a podium this weekend he probably wouldn't for the rest of the season. If McLaren gets another 1-2 finish this weekend they most probably would for the rest of the season.

ST facts!
Just watched Sam's review of the evolution of all the cars since the start of the season til now; Mc and Merc are gaining. Honestly I just glad we getting a new race winner every two races. Who knows...Lewis might get his 9th! [Hard lucks I couldn't help it...after that madness of 2021 regardless of who people support it was robbery]

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

After looking at FP1 and 2 the McLarens are flying!!!

[fokhan_96]

There was no way anyone was going to qualify in a wet Spa ahead of max. Max should have atleast a podium tomorrow.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

There was no way anyone was going to qualify in a wet Spa ahead of max. Max should have atleast a podium tomorrow.

Surprise from Ferrari and Leclerc
Perez tho!

[fokhan_96]

Good drive by Russel. Redbull would be a lil worried now. Max couldn't do better than 5th at his favorite track. They will be lucky if they can even get a podium for the rest of the year.

[fokhan_96]

Russel disqualified... hard luck bro.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Russel disqualified... hard luck bro.

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/arti ... LgplIkGG5D

that's real hard luck for Russel

[fokhan_96]

So Norris won by 22 seconds today. Does this mean Hamilton fans would get bored by McLaren dominance now.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

So Norris won by 22 seconds today. Does this mean Hamilton fans would get bored by McLaren dominance now.

lol

The McLaren update is crazy fast - Lando mucked up the start but once he was past Verstappen it was just pace. Fastest lap too.

[kamakazi]

Haas team got held back in zandvort due to legal action by Ural Kali

[kamakazi]

McLaren not ready to win this drivers championship ... They throw away a 1,2 finish

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

McLaren not ready to win this drivers championship ... They throw away a 1,2 finish

Pit strategy needs improving

[fokhan_96]

Credit to Leclerc for driving with those worn tyres. Redbull now would probably come third in the constructors now. They have to settle as the fourth fastest team now. The rest of the year should be interesting with the drivers championship though.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Ugh this accident

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBEEFcio_zs

[worksux101]

Eriksen's fault, 10sec penalty for KMag

[antlind]

Ugh this accident

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBEEFcio_zs

Perez loses even when he’s winning. Poor guy just can’t catch a break. And now Mc Lauren is leading the constructors championship. I’m willing to bet Horner will be turfed if RB end up losing the constructors crown.

[fokhan_96]

Ugh this accident

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBEEFcio_zs

Perez loses even when he’s winning. Poor guy just can’t catch a break. And now Mc Lauren is leading the constructors championship. I’m willing to bet Horner will be turfed if RB end up losing the constructors crown.

Redbull on course to come third in the constructors. With Norris, piastri and le clerc fighting for first place this would help max to maintain his lead.

[fokhan_96]

Ok so Verstappen starting 2nd tomorrow and Perez returns to form. The world returns to balance now.

[fokhan_96]

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/toyota-return-to-f1-as-they-sign-multi-year-technical-partnership-with-haas.1WFIOvxjafXJWzM7qrvKqD?fbclid=IwY2xjawF1yxNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHUcmN5atGnSv5FrJDQ66jaRLfheSpWB43do9ndKRrxBDbFocqOom-YZU_g_aem_yxNeQUxRPV8H0MKOSjloCg
Toyota partnering with Haas. Toyota hungry to get back in F1.

[fokhan_96]

Entertaining race yesterday. Ferrari moving up on points. Looks like Lando choked and couldn't handle the pressure once again.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Entertaining race yesterday. Ferrari moving up on points. Looks like Lando choked and couldn't handle the pressure once again.

Ferrari surprised me
Lando should have just tucked in behind Max after the scuffle and not get a penalty.

[MISHI]

Entertaining race yesterday. Ferrari moving up on points. Looks like Lando choked and couldn't handle the pressure once again.

Ferrari surprised me
Lando should have just tucked in behind Max after the scuffle and not get a penalty.

But I understand MCL's argument: Max also went off track while pushing Lando off, so they figured it would be just a racing incident.

[kamakazi]

Entertaining race yesterday. Ferrari moving up on points. Looks like Lando choked and couldn't handle the pressure once again.

Ferrari surprised me
Lando should have just tucked in behind Max after the scuffle and not get a penalty.

I think he should have overtaken him sooner and get 5 seconds ahead with fresher tyres and cleaner air

He did clear by 4 seconds at the end before the penalty was applied... Two,three or four laps earlier could be a different story

[fokhan_96]

Entertaining race yesterday. Ferrari moving up on points. Looks like Lando choked and couldn't handle the pressure once again.

Ferrari surprised me
Lando should have just tucked in behind Max after the scuffle and not get a penalty.

I think he should have overtaken him sooner and get 5 seconds ahead with fresher tyres and cleaner air

He did clear by 4 seconds at the end before the penalty was applied... Two,three or four laps earlier could be a different story

Exactly. Lando was behind max for about 10 laps trying to overtake him even with a faster car. When he realized that max was defending too good Lando should have just purposely overtake max off the track in a run off area, accepted the 5 sec penalty with a smile and know he will be able to more than make up a 5 sec gap.
If the roles were reversed that's how max would have played that.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Entertaining race yesterday. Ferrari moving up on points. Looks like Lando choked and couldn't handle the pressure once again.

Ferrari surprised me
Lando should have just tucked in behind Max after the scuffle and not get a penalty.

I think he should have overtaken him sooner and get 5 seconds ahead with fresher tyres and cleaner air

He did clear by 4 seconds at the end before the penalty was applied... Two,three or four laps earlier could be a different story

Exactly. Lando was behind max for about 10 laps trying to overtake him even with a faster car. When he realized that max was defending too good Lando should have just purposely overtake max off the track in a run off area, accepted the 5 sec penalty with a smile and know he will be able to more than make up a 5 sec gap.
If the roles were reversed that's how max would have played that.

Max - the Minister of Defence

[david12]

COTA never disappoints, gutted for Lando but a Ferrari 1-2 is sensational!