Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2021Formula 1

[PaMu1337]

You can make that argument about Imola too... or lots of points and decisions. Lewis will just need to put on his 7x Championships britches and pass Max.

#recencybias

The term anticlimax kind of implies it only applies to things happening at the end.

Not saying the other things weren't a farce, but they weren't an anticlimax to the championship

 

[Grayfox]

The tecpro barrier needs replacing according to the marshals, but Lewis says they're fine.

 

[PaMu1337]

How was this track ever certified for a Grand Prix?

Money

 

[Jubby]

How was this track ever certified for a Grand Prix?

An "expedited" fee.

 

[Dennisch]

Now give Bottas that 5 second penalty for driving too slow.

 

[Demon Drone]

Anyone else notice these 'oil countries' have truly garbage circuits? This one is no different.

 

[OutlawQuadrnt]

I've held the belief for years now but the fact you can change tyres under red flag is such a farce. And I'm sorry but this whole red flag is fishy. Considering how lenient to RB with rulings they have been this doesn't help optics.

I've been advocating to have this rule changed for years. Maybe today will finally make that happen. Even NASCAR doesn't let anyone touch the car under red flag conditions.

 

[Dylan]

The NASCAR fan inside me HATES that you can change tires/repair cars under red. I think this is the second time this year we’ve been in this kind of situation? Really hope that rule get’s changed for next year.

 

[Fat Tyre]

Well rules are rules. Mercedes should have known it was too risky to give up track position. It's not the first time Mercedes shoot themselves in the foot. At least as it was pointed out previously they could have split their strategy but they gambled it all on this... I'm a Hamilton fan btw.

 

[Demon Drone]

Well rules are rules. Mercedes should have known it was too risky to give up track position. It's not the first time Mercedes shoot themselves in the foot. At least as it was pointed out previously they could have split their strategy but they gambled it all on this... I'm a Hamilton fan btw.

They've made terrible strategy calls all season.

 

[McLaren]

Well rules are rules. Mercedes should have known it was too risky to give up track position. It's not the first time Mercedes shoot themselves in the foot. At least as it was pointed out previously they could have split their strategy but they gambled it all on this... I'm a Hamilton fan btw.

Weird how things play out. I saw just as many people wondering why Red Bull didn't pit Max instead and leave Checo out.

 

[andrea]

Everyone vote Mick DOTD.

 

[Liquid]

It's entirely possible for another red flag later in the race to benefit Mercedes-Benz.

 

[Grayfox]

How was this track ever certified for a Grand Prix?

Same way Monaco gets "Certified" when its too narrow.

 

[Fat Tyre]

DRS seems to be really powerful here though. Do you guys think Hamilton has the pace to overtake Max on track?

 

[PzR Slim]

I wonder how Max's gearbox is feeling about doing another race start?

 

[PaMu1337]

It's entirely possible for another red flag later in the race to benefit Mercedes-Benz.

I doubt it, everyone can finish the race on these tires, so nobody will risk a pit stop unless they can do so without losing position

 

[barak181]

An incident between Max and Lewis just increased without Valteri between them.

 

[Adam41]

So, why's it not a standing start?

Edit: ignore this, I'd read it was going to be rolling.

 

[Fat Tyre]

It's entirely possible for another red flag later in the race to benefit Mercedes-Benz.

But if another red flag occurs Red Bull won't pit. They've made the mandatory tyre change so they have no need for it.

 

[barak181]

Same way Monaco gets "Certified" when its too narrow.

A least Monaco has historical precedent it can cite. This is just straight up being bought oft.

 

[PeterJB]

Is Bottas under investigation?

 

[phillgt2002]

-_- I have a feeling this will end stupidly.

 

[barak181]

Is Bottas under investigation?

I haven't heard anything about that happening.

 

[Grayfox]

I can see lewis doing a lunge on the inside.

 

[PaMu1337]

I can see lewis doing a lunge on the inside.

Doubt it, he'll be more patient and try on DRS

 

[phillgt2002]

Verstappen getting pissed lol

Its been a while since he's been on the radio like that.

 

[Jezza819]

This constant moaning and groaning from both sides is getting quite annoying.

 

[Dennisch]

By Jebus, they're whining about everything now.

 

[PaMu1337]

This constant moaning and groaning from both sides is getting quite annoying.

Sure, but Max is right, those are the rules for a reason