2021 - Race 20 Qatar

[Nitrodaze]

Great recovery from Verstappen and Perez. The Mercedes engine in the Mclaren is paying dividends as Ferrari struggle with both cars

[Zico]

With that in mind, the steward has not acted in a heavy-handed way. But have acted properly in accordance with the regulations. it is tough for Redbnull, but that is the way it is.

At least it shows they are not 'on the take' as you put it... unless they are open to the highest bidder on a race by race basis.




Anyone know why Bottas got a 3 place and Max a 5 place penalty?

[truefan72]

Congrats to Alonso. Well deserved DotD


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[gm99]

Well done by Alonso to score his first podium since 2014.
And damage limitation for Red Bull and Verstappen. I don't think they could have done better even without the grid penalty.

[denkimi]

I feel that any 3, 5 or even 10 place penalty for a redbull or mercedes car has almost no. They are just so much faster that they still on the podium.

[Bagwan]

At least it shows they are not 'on the take' as you put it... unless they are open to the highest bidder on a race by race basis.




Anyone know why Bottas got a 3 place and Max a 5 place penalty?

I think I read that it is the difference between passing a single waved yellow and a double waved yellow .


I see Horner has been called in for mouthing off .
He'll bring a suitcase of cash with him if he's wise .

[Bagwan]

This is great , isn't it ?
So great !

It's so much better than domination by a single team .

Who knows who's going to win ?
That's what I like about it .

This is so great !

[Tazio]

Congrat's to The Boss, Max, and Mc'Zo, the best three pilots in the field...........arguably!

[Fortitude]

FORMULA 1 OOREDOO QATAR GRAND PRIX 2021 - RACE RESULT
19 21 Nov 2021 Losail International Circuit, Lusail

https://www.formula1.com/en/results....ce-result.html


DRIVER OF THE DAY: Alonso's podium return gets your vote in Qatar
21 November 2021

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...0PXyev2B1.html


Qatar Grand Prix Facts & Stats: Seven years on, Alonso sets new podium record
Virtual Statman
Sean Kelly
21 November 2021

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...C6r5mUBb0.html


RACE HIGHLIGHTS: Missed the Qatar Grand Prix? Catch all the action right here
21 November 2021

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...I0pwYl9Nx.html


Wolff: Verstappen's bonus point 'a bit annoying'
Toto Wolff was annoyed to see Max Verstappen clinch the fastest lap point at the end of the Qatar Grand Prix.

https://racingnews365.com/wolff-vers...a-bit-annoying


Verstappen: ‘I never get presents’ from FIA stewards
Date published: November 21 2021 - Jamie Woodhouse

Max Verstappen knew that the stewards would not be on his side in Qatar, so focused on his driving to overcome that obstacle.

Initially set to start P2, the Red Bull driver would be hit with a five-place grid penalty for failing to respect double-waved yellows in qualifying, a decision which infuriated Red Bull and earned team boss Christian Horner a date with the stewards for his comments.

For Verstappen, the penalty came as no surprise, hinting at bias against him.

“Well no surprises there,” he told Sky F1 when asked about that five-place penalty.

“I mean I knew already last night that I never get presents from them, so it’s okay.”

https://www.planetf1.com/news/max-ve...-steward-bias/


'A little bit too slow' Verstappen pledges to stay focussed
Andrew Lewin21/11/2021 at 17:25

Max Verstappen was left with no answer to Lewis Hamilton's dominant form in Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix, as victory for the Mercedes driver further slashed the lead that Verstappen had pulled out in the drivers championship.

The gap between the pair is now down to eight points with two races to go in the 2021 championship, with Hamilton having picked up momentum in recent Grands Prix leaving Red Bull looking for some way to respond.

https://f1i.com/news/425887-a-little...-focussed.html

[Nitrodaze]

This is great , isn't it ?
So great !

It's so much better than domination by a single team .

Who knows who's going to win ?
That's what I like about it .

This is so great !

I can see Mercedes and Hamilton's triumph irks you so. You will get over it :-)