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Hannah (RB strategist) looked like she was about to cry
Hannah (RB strategist) looked like she was about to cry
But then not penalizing Max for divebombing from 3 cities away gives out a precedent that means you can do it again and no further action will be taken for the future as well. It's poor stewarding yet again.The only reason Max got away with that collision is simply because Lewis refused to give way and tried to take the corner as normal. Max was predominately responsible for that collision, which should be enough to give the penalty, but I guess that Lewis being pragmatic (and not involved in the championship) and saying that it was a racing incident was enough to save Verstappen.
There's that and the very early call of you're racing Max.I’m guessing they must have had some kind of a pre-race agreement that probably dictated whoever led out of turn 1 or by the end of lap 1 would be prioritised to win. That would explain why they asked Lando to let Oscar through from the moment both had made their final stop.
I don't disagree, Verstappen should've been penalised, even just to make the example that divebombing causing collisions will not be tolerated anymore. Too many times has the golden goose gotten away with dangerous manoeuvres.But then not penalizing Max for divebombing from 3 cities away gives out a precedent that means you can do it again and no further action will be taken for the future as well. It's poor stewarding yet again.
Also the fact that Lewis got away from it relatively unscathed, if he had to limp back to the pits with a puncture and/or retire I reckon the stewards would've been a lot less lenient.The only reason Max got away with that collision is simply because Lewis refused to give way and tried to take the corner as normal. Max was predominately responsible for that collision, which should be enough to give the penalty, but I guess that Lewis being pragmatic (and not involved in the championship) and saying that it was a racing incident was enough to save Verstappen.
The fact Verstappen was saved by Lewis' outlook on it and yet he continued to blame Lewis for it, blame the team for "making dumb comments on the radio" as to why he was mad, & responded to critics saying he went too far & was too disrespectful to the team with, "They can all **** off" highlights a major issue with his attitude when under pressure. It's no surprise that there's a report that Horner will be holding a closed-door meeting.The only reason Max got away with that collision is simply because Lewis refused to give way and tried to take the corner as normal. Max was predominately responsible for that collision, which should be enough to give the penalty, but I guess that Lewis being pragmatic (and not involved in the championship) and saying that it was a racing incident was enough to save Verstappen.
I don't think McLaren actually think themselves they have a shot at the WDC, but they do have an actual shot at the WCC.For McLaren's sake, I hope they don't lose the WDC by 7 or less points.
I can only assume Horner realized him stepping in could've made things worse (knowing Max would likely respond negatively to him in front of a public audience) & return F1 media to putting the internal conflict that was talked about earlier this season (Max/Marko vs. Horner) back in on the headlines.I've completely had it with Max today to be frank. His messages over the radio just made me wonder why Horner didn't just step in and put Max in his place. Had he focused on the actual driving task, P3 would've been the minimum he would've left Hungary with.
Häkkinen's first win had nothing to do with McLaren but Schumacher - it was his collision with Villeneuve that caused close-to-catastrophic damage to Jacques' Williams that he jumped out of the way of the two McLaren's, when Patrick Head told Ron Dennis that Jacques would put up a fight. True, Mika didn't fight to achieve the win, but it wasn't gifted to him the way Barrichello used to get his wins.Eh, McLaren have form; Häkkinen's first two wins were tainted.
Crap race.
Great to see a 1-2 for McLaren, but sad to see Piastri winning his first F1 race under such circumstances - maybe McLaren should have considered that?
Winning a race like this sucks big time, but winning your first F1 race like this...? It feels like McLaren have robbed Piastri of a unique moment. Embarrassing all round, but a good decision by Norris to obey team orders, despite being against all common sense and reason.
They have 2 problems. 1 in each seatVerstappen is very lucky McLaren decided to go for the sentimental move as opposed to the logical move. All the same, Red Bull has a problem on their hands.
I lost all faith in proper stewarding after Saudi Arabia 2021. The fact Max didn't get a race ban when anyone else would have but since the WDC was close he got a slap on the wrist was a joke. The dude is a cancer and all he has done has encouraged the rest of the field to race like petulant children as a result of his "online lobby" style of racing. Can't wait until this prick leaves the sport.But then not penalizing Max for divebombing from 3 cities away gives out a precedent that means you can do it again and no further action will be taken for the future as well. It's poor stewarding yet again.
His first was not a "team decision" but it was certainly gifted to him, as was his second.Häkkinen's first win had nothing to do with McLaren but Schumacher - it was his collision with Villeneuve that caused close-to-catastrophic damage to Jacques' Williams that he jumped out of the way of the two McLaren's, when Patrick Head told Ron Dennis that Jacques would put up a fight. True, Mika didn't fight to achieve the win, but it wasn't gifted to him the way Barrichello used to get his wins.
And he got away once again without getting an appropriate punishment from the FIA.Verstappen was not in control, he caused that collision.
And they even said that Hamilton should've done more to avoid it. So it's clear that dive bombing is an ok manoeuvre & the defendee should move out of the way to avoid the dive bomber regardless of whether they're in control or not.And he got away once again without getting an appropriate punishment from the FIA.
It's true, although 2012 was probably even worse. They had a similar level of car performace that year but were constantly creating pit disasters and strategy mistakes and couldn't decide who to push towards for the WDC.That was the most bush league 1-2 I've seen in 17 years of watching F1. The McLaren pitwall are a joke.