Only 2 races before the summer break. This race will be the opportunity to see if Mercedes has any answer to Red Bull. Mercedes (specifically Hamilton) own this race.
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Only 2 races before the summer break. This race will be the opportunity to see if Mercedes has any answer to Red Bull. Mercedes (specifically Hamilton) own this race.
We head to the historic track of Silverstone for a unique racing format. The first-ever F1 Sprint race weekend. Redbull comes into this weekend with three straight victories over Mercedes. For the first time in eight seasons, the seven-time world champions find themselves in a bit of a quandary. The reigning driver world champion stares quizzingly at his team as the emergence of a new force in F1 begins to emanate in the form of Max Verstappen. The pesky dutchman, quick-witted and snappy to offer a cheeky reply, stand tall, confident but cautious. Knowing full well that Mercedes and Hamilton are very capable of turning the tables around at a moments notice. Even so, A Silverstone victory seems assured for Verstappen with chance his only possible obstacle. Get the six-pack, crisps and other snacks ready, we are in for an exciting race weekend.
You drinking the Koolaid now , Zico ?
Hearing the roar of the crowd when you've got a "worthy" opponent is way better than hearing "oh , him again" .
From nowhere in practice to pole .
Cinderella story to be sure .
And , TBK announced George at Silverstone , so the bagwan's crystal ball has the DRS open , baby .
Pip, pip, pip, pip, pip! :bandit:
Nah, Verstappen is still quicker. A strange oversteer is what prevented him from taking pole. He was clearly faster through most of the speed traps. Besides, Mercedes had to use both cars to find that speed. Sacrificing Bottas' chances to ensure a Mercedes takes pole.
Nope, Mercedes is not in contention properly yet. But it was nice to see a change at the top. I really hope the Mercedes is fast enough to give Redbull a real fight this weekend.
Looking at the comparison video of Hamilton versus Max in qualifying, Mercedes has superior straight line speed. RB car is superior in the corners.
For Mercedes to be competitive tomorrow they need to do something overnight that gets them a little more pace in the corners.
Red Bull has to be looking for alternative to Perez for 2022. Bottas is getting a lot of criticism, but Perez continues to make serious mistakes.
I doubt many will do well in that second car of Redbull. I think Perez would get on top of the issues around the car. Besides, due to the minimal track time available to drivers that switched teams this season, most has struggled to get the best performance in their new cars. Ricciardo is struggling as much as Perez. But the Spanish drivers are showing the most progress in their new cars. Vettel is getting better with the Aston as well.
That said, Perez is doing a great job. Mistakes would happen. He is good enough to recover back into the to six, Also don't forget that Perez is a race winner in that cursed Redbull car.
It is one thing growing into the car - I can understand that. Halfway through the season now. And now it is two weeks in row Perez is making rookie mistakes that have nothing to do with the car. He continue to struggle in qualifying and pretty much on par with Albon and Gasly were.
If Gasly or Albon were still in the seat I think they would probably have just as good as results as Perez this year - and they might have a higher upside.
Except Perez wouldn't have been the race winner had Hamilton not peed down his own leg.Quote:
Mistakes would happen. He is good enough to recover back into the to six, Also don't forget that Perez is a race winner in that cursed Redbull car.
Hamilton should be teaching law enforcement the "pit maneuver" - perfect pitting of Verstappen. Like Albon said last year - Hamilton is just a sore loser.
Oh well it was going to happen sooner or later.. game back on for Lewis if the car isn't badly damaged..
But who's fault was it. We could see Verstappen weaving under braking. He did it twice before Hamilton decided to fake him out to the left and went right to take the position. Verstappen desperate to retake the position drove around on the outside and tried to close the door on Hamilton. They bang tyres and off to the scene of the accident he went.
It was championship fight; hardcore. And Hamilton was not having any more of Verstappen's antics.
What is really interesting about this incident, is that it now sets the scene for some hard racing between these two brilliant racers.
I think "The Boss" will get a 5 sec penalty!
Until I've seen it, I don't have an opinion yet, I'm only listening on 5 live.
Well, approaching the corner, Hamilton was behind Verstappen and catching up fast. Verstappen could see that and jig left to cover the outside, but Hamilton ducked right and came alongside Verstappen, but really close to the pit wall. Which compromised his turn into the approaching right-hand corner. Hence, he could not hug the apex of the corner but was forced to the centre of the track, where Verstappen was trying to put his car to close down Hamilton. Verstappen's rear tyre banged into Hamilton's front left and he spun off into the barriers.
It was simply hard racing and really a racing incident. If it was anyone else, l am sure the stewards would declare it a racing incident. But it is Hamilton, they would definitely give him a penalty. We think 5 seconds penalty, but don't be surprised if it is a lot more.
The commentators on channel four were very quick to blame Hamilton for the incident. They expect a penalty for Hamilton. So it is a matter of time.
If that isn't a racing incident, nothing is
also, let's not forget that Verstappen, retook the lead by going completely on the outside of Abbey
And then he did squeeze him as well.
What is frustrating are all the comments by the Sky folks who should know better but are all trying to have Hamilton get a penalty.
Their entire discussion is if Hamilton should have given him room, but not a single discussion if Verstappen should have given Hamilton room.
Hamilton was about as far in as he could and Max just cut him off like nobody was at the corner.
Oh well. This is a racing incident pure and simple, any other discussion of micro seconds or inches further left etc. is ridiculous.
Max has the reputation for overaggressive driving not Hamilton. Just yesterday he was weaving back and forth like crazy on the opening lap.
It was bound to happen with his driving style and it did.
Well, approaching the corner, Hamilton was behind Verstappen and catching up fast. Verstappen could see that and jig left to cover the outside, but Hamilton ducked right and came alongside Verstappen, but really close to the pit wall. Which compromised his turn into the approaching right-hand corner. Hence, he could not hug the apex of the corner but was forced to the centre of the track, where Verstappen was trying to put his car to close down Hamilton. Verstappen's rear tyre banged into Hamilton's front left and he spun off into the barriers.
It was simply hard racing and really a racing incident. If it was anyone else, l am sure the stewards would declare it a racing incident. But it is Hamilton, they would definitely give him a penalty. We think 5 seconds penalty, but diont be surprised if it is a lot more.
Yeah, it is like they want him to get a penalty. It was a racing incident pure and simple and Karun's analysis provided more conclusive analysis to that fact.
It is just sad to see how quickly the rest of the sky folks and Channel 4 guys are quick to blame Hamilton. At least Brundle has revised his comments and believes it was a racing incident. Button and Damon hill are firmly in camp max and I find that ironic coming from 2 drivers who should know better.
I would take a bet that Bottas is dropped next season.
Just like l thought, they have given him a ten seconds penalty. Funny enough Mark Webber of Channel four thinks it was a soft penalty.
madness, they gave hamilton a 10sec penalty
that is just madness!!!
oh well.
I'm done,
nothing about this decision makes sense.
I guess racing incidents don't happen ever
I believe these stupid stewards were not considering the incident at all, but the outcome and what it means for the championship.
Which of course...Kravitz said "the experienced crew, won't be doing that" lol
its all disgusting. Hamilton will rise, he will overcome!!
Sounds like opinions are very polarised. Wonder what camp I'll fall into once I've seen it.
Look at Leclerc lead the grand prix. Ferrari would have their fingers and toes crossed hoping he can bring it home.
A Ferrari win would be outstanding
It's up..
https://youtu.be/Dzi9lrTWWD4
Hmmm... can't say I blame Lewis, they were level. Doubt Max would have turned in deliberately though so probably didn't know he was there... although that is no excuse. I'd say 60/40 Max's fault.. or racing incident at a push.
It's not like Hamilton did it on purpose, but he shouldn't have been there. There is no way could make a pass there, so he should have backed off. But them again, he's not obligated to do that. So i would keep it at a racing incident.
But since the stewards seem to blame Hamilton, i think its a very soft penalty. He took his big rival out and will still get 18 or even 26 points. A 10 second stop and go would seem more appropriate.
SMH at Ferrari, engine issues really?
What is going on with Ferrari.
Man Leclerc can't catch a break
Leclerc seem to have intermittent engine cut