***** Formula 1 - 2021 Season *****

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HAMILTON WINS !!
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As much as I want to see Mercedes de-throned gotta give credit where credit is due. That was a hell of a weekend by Lewis.
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PWestAg18 said:

As much as I want to see Mercedes de-throned gotta give credit where credit is due. That was a hell of a weekend by Lewis.


Yes. Absolutely. Spectacular weekend.
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Honestly I'm just sad we didn't get to see Hamilton defend. They're that much faster, crazy to pick up that much speed in two weeks.

Fully expecting a protest

Edit: https://www.reddit.com/r/F1Technical/comments/qtr5m2/lewis_steering_wheel_moves_a_bit_like_das_style/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share
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Realistic scenario here

Qatar: Lewis and Max go 1 and 2
SA: Lewis and Max go 1 and 2
Bottas or Perez take fastest lap in both races

DEAD EVEN going into Abu Dhabi for Lewis and Max. Winner take all race!
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La Fours said:






Why is 20k suspended, and how is this less of a fine than touching another car?

I know ZERO anout the history of fines and how they work in F1.
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I think what they mean is the additional 20k is probationary. It goes away if he doesn't have another infraction through the end of next year.
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They have decided to try the monetary route since grid penalties and disqualifications don't seem to help much.
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I have no idea either.
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Rumors overnight that McLaren is being bought out by Audi...

https://www.planetf1.com/news/report-audi-buy-out-mclaren-group/

McLaren denies...

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/business-finance-and-corporate/mclaren-group-denies-being-bought-audi



If the rumors are indeed not true, I wonder if McLaren will be switching to Audi engines when the new engine regs take effect in 2025ish...
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What would be the fine for getting a flag sucked into the intake and abandoning the car on track during the in-lap?
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Lol. Did that happen? I turned off the race about the time he started driving with the flag.
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La Fours said:

Lol. Did that happen? I turned off the race about the time he started driving with the flag.

No, but seeing him hold it right in front of the air intake, I kept waiting for it to get sucked into it.
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Yeah, before he was able to get the flag off to the side and slightly above the intake, there were a few close moments that probably had the team engineer ****ing their pants.
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Would have liked to see what Gio could have done with Bottas on the same team.
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mts6175 said:

Would have liked to see what Gio could have done with Bottas on the same team.

Yep. And vice versa

I have to imagine this brings in some Chinese $$ to Alfa Romeo.
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Looks like Gio is headed to Formula E...
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A bit more minor than Gio news, but ...

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Wish we could go back to 2010-2012 when there were 24 seats available. A shame Piastri is going to be wasted for a year doing nothing. Hope Pourchaire doesn't end up in that position for 2023.
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jorgerr96 said:


Wish we could go back to 2010-2012 when there were 24 seats available. A shame Piastri is going to be wasted for a year doing nothing. Hope Pourchaire doesn't end up in that position for 2023.


Hopefully the new engine manufacturers entering, and the customer team model will attract a couple of new teams after the new regs have a year or two. I would think if the field gets more competitive there will be more interest.
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lunchbox said:

Looks like Gio is headed to Formula E...
I was surprised to learn the top guys in Formula E get over 3 million a year. Not too shabby...
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AgGrad99 said:

lunchbox said:

Looks like Gio is headed to Formula E...
I was surprised to learn the top guys in Formula E get over 3 million a year. Not too shabby...
I have tried watching Formula E and I just can't get into it. I reminds me of watching cars at an amusement park ride just bounce around as the race (slowly) around a rather boring track.
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I'm with you
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AgGrad99 said:

mts6175 said:

Would have liked to see what Gio could have done with Bottas on the same team.

Yep. And vice versa

I have to imagine this brings in some Chinese $$ to Alfa Romeo.

Only way it makes sense. Gio is a mid pack driver with a mid pack car that's only been in for two years. He makes a good 2nd driver IMO. Why you would bring Bottas in and then pair him with a rookie is stupid. But as the sport goes, you can pay for a driver seat. Haas, Aston Martin, now Alfa
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If this happens lol, some new Verstappen fans might lose their minds.



https://www.autoweek.com/racing/formula-1/a38267911/mercedes-fires-off-protest-against-max-verstappen-red-bull-after-new-video-surfaces/

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Here's the onboard video

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Similar to what Red Bull did after Silverstone with Albon. Won't change a thing. Let them race. This is about the limit of letting them race but the run off was grippy and safe.
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It's really funny seeing Mercedes in their current position. In recent years, when asked about other challegnes, Toto's made comments about being above these type of things...just let them race.

But as soon as their stranglehold at the top is in jeopardy, they're challenging everything.

His interview with Martin before the race Sunday made me chuckle a bit. He is not a happy camper.
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So wonderful to be an American F1 fan ...

 
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