F1 2021 Season

We definitely hear more Hamilton radio than every other driver. I wonder why? Are the other messages just boring? I do like to hear the drivers. Just wish it was in real time.
 
In the pit yes,but not the formation lap, OK maybe not all Lewis, but he saw themv all pitting and the track was drying.
70/30 Lewis.

He didn't see them all pitting. They were all behind him.

Cock up from Lewis and the team for sure, but its easier for everyone once they see a few cars pit.
 
All drivers have a whinge when they're struggling for position. Hamilton is no different, just has a lot of detractors who are predisposed to take a dim view.
 
No he has not.

In Baku his tyre blows up while cruising to the win, not his fault. Hamilton then makes a mistake on the restart that is entirely his fault. Net gain for Hamilton in the championship standings (-7 to 0).

Today Max is hit by a shunted Norris while in second, not his fault. Hamilton/Mercedes make a terrible strategy call, entirely their fault. Another net gain for Hamilton in the standings (+7 to +14)

I didn't say he hadn't been unfortunate too, in the context of what I said, he absolutely has been fortunate. Hamilton could have been out of sight
 
All drivers have a whinge when they're struggling for position. Hamilton is no different, just has a lot of detractors who are predisposed to take a dim view.
had to say this to my wife this morning . I had to explain that her Boyfriend Charles Leclerc has a fecking moan every race, we just dont hear it on PLC as much because people rather hear Hamilton moan
 
Wait, are you arguing that Verstappen was fortunate in a race where he had his race ruined in the first lap in an accident he played no part in and could not have avoided?

I'm not saying he was fortunate to be in those circumstances obviously, I'm saying he is fortunate that Hamilton didn't capitalise on either of them. Both races should have seen Hamilton win really, and he'd be a long way ahead now if he had.
 
I reckon this could be Horners last season as team manager of they don't win. He is cracking under pressure. Helmut seems to be getting more involved. Annoyingly he actually seems worse than Horner.
 
I'm not saying he was fortunate to be in those circumstances obviously, I'm saying he is fortunate that Hamilton didn't capitalise on either of them. Both races should have seen Hamilton win really, and he'd be a long way ahead now if he had.
And Hamilton was fortunate Verstappen crashed out of contention. In terms of net luck Max was certainly in the negative today.
 
In the pit yes,but not the formation lap, OK maybe not all Lewis, but he saw themv all pitting and the track was drying.
70/30 Lewis.
They all pitted after he had gone past the pit lane what was he supposed to have done reversed back into the pits?
 
No he has not.

In Baku his tyre blows up while cruising to the win, not his fault. Hamilton then makes a mistake on the restart that is entirely his fault. Net gain for Hamilton in the championship standings (-7 to 0).

Today Max is hit by a shunted Norris while in second, not his fault. Hamilton/Mercedes make a terrible strategy call, entirely their fault. Another net gain for Hamilton in the standings (+7 to +14)

Was about to say, I’ve now seen various people in this thread claim that Verstappen somehow was the lucky one in Baku... I mean there’s being a little biased and delusional, and then there’s that.

There’s also two or three blokes who constantly claim it’s never luck with Hamilton and they’re actually being serious, every single little thing that falls his way is because of his talent according to them :lol:
 
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That was the best race I've seen for ages. Really enjoyed it. If they can sort out the drag from the car in front some of these tighter tracks could be great for racing because it really comes down to the skill of the driver.

Alonso still has it and seeing the 10 laps of him and Hamilton going at it was something we should have had years ago. Both drivers knew they could be aggressive but also trust each other not to take the other car out. Amazing race.
 
Great drive by Alonso who won the race for Ocon. The whining from Hamilton was unbelievable. Good race from him though.

Quite a race today, just a shame the title race threatens to get one-sided because Mercedes keep ramming their rival. Weird way to win.
Technically Bottas didn't touch Max it was Norris. You make it sound deliberate.
 
Was about to say, I’ve now seen various people in this thread claiming that Verstappen somehow was the lucky one in Baku... I mean there’s being a little biased and delusional, and then there’s that.

There’s also two or three blokes who constantly claim it’s never luck with Hamilton and they’re actually being serious, every single little thing that falls his way is because of his talent according to them :lol:

Yeah, and those who will constantly moan that Hamilton is the luckiest most overrated driver ever.

Sadly objectivity is lost far too often in this thread right now.
 
And Hamilton was fortunate Verstappen crashed out of contention. In terms of net luck Max was certainly in the negative today.

I don't know why you're being so obtuse, people are capable of being both fortunate and unfortunate, even at the same time. Given what happened at the start of this race, which was very unfortunate for verstappen, he is now fortunate to not be further behind in the title race.

It's not a difficult concept to understand frankly.