The F1 Thread

[EpsomWolf]

Couldn’t really keep up today and it did seem particularly chaotic but as a Norris man I’m getting a bit miffed at all the missed chances.

 

[Kenny]

Couldn’t really keep up today and it did seem particularly chaotic but as a Norris man I’m getting a bit miffed at all the missed chances.

Until the final safety car it was madness.

The red flag ruined Lando's race but not a clue why they had pitted him when they did but then Ferrari and Merc did the same.

Max was just Max at his finest today. Head down rather than the petulant child act. Was stuck a little until Ferrari, McLaren and Merc made pit stops and again after the rolling start behind Ocon but once he took the lead he was in a league of his own. Title properly nailed down today.

Final grid will change due to numerous steward investigations against Lando, George, Lewis and a few others. Why the stuff from the start needs to wait until after the race I don't know.

 

[Deano]

Didn't really enjoy the race with all the flags and stops and starts but fair play to Max, very good drive. Unfortunately that's that for the drivers Championship, if it was ever on, shame it couldn't be a bit closer going into the final 3 races.

 

[Squeak]

Of course they will, but facts are facts - they all moved.

But they didn't. Half a dozen of them including Verstappen stayed put because they knew the rules. I expect everyone that went to get some form of penalty.

 

[EpsomWolf]

Until the final safety car it was madness.

The red flag ruined Lando's race but not a clue why they had pitted him when they did but then Ferrari and Merc did the same.

Max was just Max at his finest today. Head down rather than the petulant child act. Was stuck a little until Ferrari, McLaren and Merc made pit stops and again after the rolling start behind Ocon but once he took the lead he was in a league of his own. Title properly nailed down today.

Final grid will change due to numerous steward investigations against Lando, George, Lewis and a few others. Why the stuff from the start needs to wait until after the race I don't know.

Amazing summary, thank you

 

[PuntsWolf]

Until the final safety car it was madness.

The red flag ruined Lando's race but not a clue why they had pitted him when they did but then Ferrari and Merc did the same.

Max was just Max at his finest today. Head down rather than the petulant child act. Was stuck a little until Ferrari, McLaren and Merc made pit stops and again after the rolling start behind Ocon but once he took the lead he was in a league of his own. Title properly nailed down today.

Final grid will change due to numerous steward investigations against Lando, George, Lewis and a few others. Why the stuff from the start needs to wait until after the race I don't know.

Bernie says the pit was right to be on fresh inters as they were gaining 5 seconds a lap on max. And were right behind him on when the SC came out. If Colapinto doesn’t bin it under the SC then they sail past him on the restart and he probably has to make is way back through the pack.

 

[The Bear]

That ends Llando's championship effort barring a couple of DNFs for Max.

Fair play to Max he passed plenty of cars early on and they made the right call to stay out before the red flag.

 

[Kenny]

Bernie says the pit was right to be on fresh inters as they were gaining 5 seconds a lap on max. And were right behind him on when the SC came out. If Colapinto doesn’t bin it under the SC then they sail past him on the restart and he probably has to make is way back through the pack.

At the time she was actually amazed, certainly when Charles pitted, they didn't put full wet tyres on instead of new inters.

 

[The Bear]

As an aside, the addition of Bernie Collins has been the best thing Sky has done for their F1 coverage in years.

Proper insight into the decision making processes for strategy, tyres/stops, and how the regulations work, from someone who's actually done the job. She's brilliant.

 

[PuntsWolf]

At the time she was actually amazed, certainly when Charles pitted, they didn't put full wet tyres on instead of new inters.

Think full wets was the play. Perez was making up tons of time. But fresh inters still better than worn…

Basically the pit was correct. Max not pitting was more luck than judgement as a car crashed under SC!