2021 F1 Thread

[Flashback]

They can be replaced at the discretion of the Technical Director following an inspection of the damage. Not sure if flat spots meet the criteria for ‘damaged’. He still has a further 2 sets of mediums to be used. I suspect he switched to softs to ensure he progressed to Q3.

Perez I can understand, but I was surprised he didn't back off on his last lap in Q2; but of course likely due to the flat spot and not being happy enough with how any of his sets of softs would go in the race.

 

[Meggsy]

I stand corrected, just noticed VER has only one set of mediums available for the race.

 

[CaptainCurtis]

Mazepin positive for Covid so will miss the race.

 

[kelvedon]

Mazepin positive for Covid so will miss the race.

Oooh, so who will come last now ?

 

[CaptainCurtis]

Oooh, so who will come last now ?

Funnily enough I believe Kubica will technically finish ahead of Mazepin in the standings (20th vs 21st) despite him only participating in two races

 

[Flashback]

Funnily enough I believe Kubica will technically finish ahead of Mazepin in the standings (20th vs 21st) despite him only participating in two races

Would that be because Mazepin was the only driver this season to never make it out of Q1?

 

[CaptainCurtis]

Would that be because Mazepin was the only driver this season to never make it out of Q1?

Because they both have 0 points, I think it's based on best finishes. They both finished 14th once. Mazepin's next best was 17th, whereas Kubica's next best was 15th so he ends up ahead.

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

Start your engines....

 

[Buzzard]

Well it's about 2 minutes to race start.
I've been waiting for Max to win a championship, hopefully tonight is the night.

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

OMG

 

[JessicaTam]

How can he not have to give that back?

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

Possibly not leaving enough room for other to return to track?!?!

 

[Buzzard]

I think the soft tyres will work against Max.

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

If Verstappen can stretch the tyres to about 19-20, it might work out ok.

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Also Perez might be able to hold up Hamilton if Hamilton returns from pits behind Perez

 

[CaptainCurtis]

Looks like only Perez will be able to save the day...

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

Perez told Plan B.....I guess staying out as long as possible.

 

[Buzzard]

Still a long way to go but my hopes are fading.

 

[CaptainCurtis]

Perez absolutely brilliant

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

Perez does the job and pits

 

[CaptainCurtis]

Sad for Kimi