[msk340i]

Originally Posted by tdott

Lec low key great race.

Stayed out of dodge and turned it on at the right time.

Oh yeah that was a great race for him. Watched the grid fall apart and him and race came to him rather than him fighting for positions.

[TheBingoBalls]

Originally Posted by msk340i

Oh yeah that was a great race for him. Watched the grid fall apart and him and race came to him rather than him fighting for positions.

Loving the driving from the young drivers, Albon, Norris and Leclerc. Unfortunate what happened to Albon because I felt he drove a really good race...and then the accident.

[msk340i]

Originally Posted by TheBingoBalls

Loving the driving from the young drivers, Albon, Norris and Leclerc. Unfortunate what happened to Albon because I felt he drove a really good race...and then the accident.

Yeah Albon is seriously unlucky

[msk340i]

None of the podium drivers is a world champion!

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by racerbruce

RAI's tire/wheel flying off the car....

Bad luck . But very lucky ...

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by racerbruce

HAM receives a 5 sec penalty for causing a collision with ALB....five laps remaining.

Well done HAM that's the second time he has punted Alex out, obviously tints on the mirrors too dark.

[rcracin]

Albon could’ve won the race. Threw it away

[rcracin]

Originally Posted by M5theonlyone

Well done HAM that's the second time he has punted Alex out, obviously tints on the mirrors too dark.

What’s he supposed to do? Slow down?

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by rcracin

What’s he supposed to do? Slow down?

If two into one don't go then yes.

[rcracin]

Originally Posted by M5theonlyone

If two into one don't go then yes.

Lol, a racecar driver slowing down. That’s a good one. Maybe they can take cautious driving classes next.

[4Hockey4]

Wife and I enjoyed the race, fun to see Lando get first podium.

I'm Leclerc fan, nice to see him grab 2nd...Lewis had tough day. I thought his hit was clean live, clearly came out of line after he had poked nose ahead.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by rcracin

Why is redbull always having anti stall issues and only with Max? Is that car programming or some Honda sensor tripping too easily?

Yes mate . If I remember it correctly , he got it twice in 2019 . But also during the start procedure (launch control)
Mid 2019 they said they found the issue in the software , and fixed it ..
Well , from what we saw today....It's still there (again) and it's even worse !
Meanwhile , MAX is furious

[iamwingman]

I just have to say. The F1 message is we race as one. The star of the show, Lewis Hamilton, literally has The black power symbol as his Twitter logo. Is this now through the looking glass or what. Maybe I’m just old fashioned, but I imagine a driver sporting a white power symbol wouldn’t be so celebrated.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by rcracin

Lol, a racecar driver slowing down. That’s a good one. Maybe they can take cautious driving classes next.

Exactly same crash as Hamilton did into Alex in Brazil wake up mate, both times Hamilton's fault.

[msk340i]

Originally Posted by iamwingman

I just have to say. The F1 message is we race as one. The star of the show, Lewis Hamilton, literally has The black power symbol as his Twitter logo. Is this now through the looking glass or what. Maybe I’m just old fashioned, but I imagine a driver sporting a white power symbol wouldn’t be so celebrated.

The white are not systematically profiled. That's it. That's your answer. I won't go into forget discussion because as humans that discussion should be far behind us.

[iamwingman]

Originally Posted by msk340i

The white are not systematically profiled. That's it. That's your answer. I won't go into forget discussion because as humans that discussion should be far behind us.

Separate debate. Healthy, but separate. This is about the same organization saying we are one while endorsing black power. Those are diametrically opposed sentiments.

[yco]

wow what a F race it was!!!
im sooo happy for Norris even if he pushed down Lewis a position.. i believed in his talent from day 1 and this was a day he proved that.. made some passes, defended, post the fastest lap.. well done Lando!!! since he is still so young and he behaves as the way he wants without pretending, people were not taking him that seriously but from today things will be different for him.. such an underrated driver he is..

it was such a stressy race for Merc's.. i hate to see cars slowing down because of some issues.. Bottas looking strong this year and probably he ll hold it together longer this year.. new lady = new life for him..

Lewis made as much as he can and played smart.. such an unlucky moment for Albon, and Lewis paid for it already.. 2 penalties in 2 hours.. wow.. still had some points though he ll come back stronger have no doubt..

Lerlerc was top-notch again taking the best out of his package.. i dont think there is no reason or doubt on Leclerc's talent.. if there is some, its just pure hatred.. great driver, doing his best while 4 times world champion was spinning just as the same way in the past many times..

not that super happy to see racing in A1 again next week but its much better than nothing.. cant wait for the next weekend!!

Originally Posted by msk340i

That's what turn-in oversteer means. The spin started at the turn in.

its just not character of the car or the setup for that accident.. drivers have different setups for diff-coast setting, brake bias and engine braking power which plays a key roll on braking performance.. and besides turn 2 has 90% straight line braking corner.. it was a pure driver error from Vettel.. you can see it yourself how fast he dived into corner as a fantasy trial.. and its not new we ve seen it many times in recent years...
and now i ll be called as Vettel hater anyway..

[msk340i]

Originally Posted by iamwingman

Separate debate. Healthy, but separate. This is about the same organization saying we are one while endorsing black power. Those are diametrically opposed sentiments.

That's thing my friend, I don't think there's any debate in this issue. Racing as one is about enforcing the oppressed and if a Black power symbol enforces him then be it. I'm not black by the way.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by rcracin

Albon could’ve won the race. Threw it away

Negative . He could take Lewis . Because Lewis was in trouble with his Mercs gearbox at that moment .
Bottas had yesterday issues with his gearbox...( software related )
Let's be honest mate . From what I saw : Lewis was keeping his line . Albon was on the outside and steered in Lewis and touched his wheel .

But Bottas was still out of reach. So ,The second place was possible for Albon .

I'm really impressed by the Mercs DAS . It's really saving tyres !
It's not fair , but as we know It's approved by FIA !
Like usual , the Mercs are having all the advantages already in the first race of the season .
It's not looking good for the rest of the teams . Thanks to DAS !!!!

Further forward ....What a mess !!!
But I'm happy for Lando !

[msk340i]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Negative . He could take Lewis . Because Lewis was in trouble with his Mercs gearbox at that moment .
Bottas had yesterday issues with his gearbox...( software related )
Let's be honest mate . From what I saw : Lewis was keeping his line . Albon was on the outside and steered in Lewis and touched his wheel .

But Bottas was still out of reach. So ,The second place was possible for Albon .

I'm really impressed by the Mercs DAS . It's really saving tyres !
It's not fair , but as we know It's approved by FIA !
Like usual , the Mercs are having all the advantages already in the first race of the season .
It's not looking good for the rest of the teams . Thanks to DAS !!!!

Further forward ....What a mess !!!

Yeah if it weren't for the safety cars it would've been merc 1-2 probably 15 seconds ahead of 3rd position.

[243Racing]

Originally Posted by rcracin

What’s he supposed to do? Slow down?

All the time you must leave the space

[yco]

honestly Lewis - Albon clash was somewhere between that in some other race we will see there wont be any penalty this year as well.. Lewis left some space actually 1.5 car width at least since drivers were using all the curb until the sand.. but Lewis had a penalty and the decision was made already.. but we will see such incidents again without any penalty you can be sure..