F1 2023 Season

[redshaw]

In a post race interview Max was saying the car was bottoming out and lifting the front tyres up causing havoc.

Could be large bumps or mounds specific to this track and similar to a Spa where a section could lift the car due to its strong ground effect.

 

[KirkDuyt]

So today's race might actually be worth a watch then?

 

[Fluctuation0161]

I wonder if, for the other teams seeing where the Adrian Newey design doesn't work, they can now more easily figure out its secrets.

 

[Gringo]

Mercedes to have better race pace than the Ferraris ??? CAN LANDO WIN HIS FIRST RACE!?

 

[Amar__]

I think Russel could win this. Ferrari to feck up at least one driver.

 

[BusbyMalone]

Hopefully, Max can make his way through the grid sharpish here (although unlikely) and get a safety car or something. I really don't see him getting on the podium unfortunately.

 

[BusbyMalone]

I love the colour on that Williams car

 

[pauldyson1uk]

The only thing Ferrari have to worry about really is themselves.
A Norris win would be good, Russell could get it also.
Still not ruling out Max being on the podium

 

[BusbyMalone]

The only thing Ferrari have to worry about really is themselves.
A Norris win would be good, Russell could get it also.
Still not ruling out Max being on the podium

And as we know, that's actually quite a lot to worry about!

 

[BusbyMalone]

Hamilton taking out half the track there

 

[Gringo]

Lewis haha. What

 

[pauldyson1uk]

piss poor start from Russell and Lewis having to go off the track

 

[pauldyson1uk]

Lewis had no other choice but needs to give the place back

 

[Redplane]

Poor Yuki.
WTH Lewis though. He gained so much advantage there that even a 5 sec penalty or giving the place to George will be a joke by the end of the race.

 

[RoadTrip]

disagree with Norris, it seems like he wasn’t braking that late rather he got edged off from Russell

 

[RoadTrip]

Poor Yuki.
WTH Lewis though. He gained so much advantage there that even a 5 sec penalty or giving the place to George will be a joke by the end of the race.

You what? Are you watching the same race?

 

[Amar__]

It will be interesting to see what happens to Lewis, I want to see it again.

 

[Gringo]

I mean... he could have slowed down and made the corner Lewis..

 

[Sonny1972]

Hamilton in cheating mode again.

 

[ArjenIsM3]

This is why people dislike Hamilton.

 

[RoadTrip]

Sorry watching that Lewis would have comfortably made the corner if Russell wasn’t there.

 

[NieThePiet]

He didnt even tried it. Then went full speed when he was out of the track.

 

[Amar__]

If you break one second later, of course there is no space

And he immediately went full throttle.

 

[RoadTrip]

If you break one second later, of course there is no space

I agree he should let Norris and Russell past fine but the narrative that is being peddled here is nonsense. He would have made the corner without going off if Russell wasn’t there.

 

[Redplane]

You what? Are you watching the same race?

Yeah. Norris has a right to complain. Lewis accelerated straight thru the run off instead of trying to keep it on track.

 

[Amar__]

I agree he should let Norris and Russell past fine but the narrative that is being peddled here is nonsense. He would have made the corner without going off if Russell wasn’t there.

Of course, but it wasn't dangerous situation, if he brake there he makes the corner and loses the position to Norris, so of course he picks the better option for him. Very smart, but if I was Norris I would complain too.

 

[RoadTrip]

Yeah. Norris has a right to complain. Lewis accelerated straight thru the run off instead of trying to keep it on track.

Because there was a car there? Give the places back I agree due to the advantage he gained. But my word your bias stinks in your post. “More than a 5 second gain”? That is factually untrue. Anyway he’s given the place back so you can relax.

 

[RoadTrip]

Of course, but it wasn't dangerous situation, if he brake there he makes the corner and loses the position to Norris, so of course he picks the better option for him. Very smart, but if I was Norris I would complain too.

Yes I agree. Hence I agree he can give the places back. But cheating? Come on now.

 

[Sonny1972]

Verstappen will get on the podium .

 

[RoadTrip]

I actually think Max could actually still win this. Clearly they compromised quality for race as usual, just that their advantage isn’t so massive for once.

 

[Gringo]

This is settled already... bit Monaco like

 

[Amar__]

Yes I agree. Hence I agree he can give the places back. But cheating? Come on now.

Knee jerk reactions because they didn't tell him to give the position back immediately.

 

[Redplane]

The hard tyre may actually compensate for the suspension issues the RB has this weekend. Seems to be more stable than yesterday.

 

[Amar__]

I actually think Max could actually still win this. Clearly they compromised quality for race as usual, just that their advantage isn’t so massive for once.

I would say he will get a podium easily.

 

[pauldyson1uk]

Yes Lewis too the corner and gained an advantage , I saw it has having no choice, he gave the places back so no advantage, how is that cheating ?
The team told him to give the places back and he did.

 

[Amar__]

Why should he stay off and risk his position to Russel? Pretty stupid strategy from Ferrari.

 

[RoadTrip]

Let’s see what Leclerc will do

 

[Amar__]

This will be a long race. Tyres working well for everyone by the looks of it.

Let’s see what Leclerc will do

He has slowed down already after that radio communication. They are going for Sainz win as must obviously.

 

[ZIDANE]

They are all going very slow and managing tyres - the most boring part of F1.

 

[pauldyson1uk]

Max being told to cool it.