So, this game is kind of a mess right now. I mean, I get that it’s important, but watching all these unforced errors and the complete lack of any actual rhythm is just... ugh, it's pretty pointless. The goalkeepers are basically the only ones doing anything remotely decent, though Hansen is playing like a total amateur compared to how much Mensah is actually holding things together. Did that guy even score a goal this round?
Man, that USA vs. Netherlands game was something else entirely!! The pace was just insane, so much constant movement and non-stop action, it was basically just pure chaos on the field for ninety minutes straight!!! 👋
And if one considers the qualifying session in Turkey last year on that wet track, he only managed to secure 6th place. Then, during the actual race, he suffered that embarrassing moment when he went off track (0:33):
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I mean, I don't think that really proves much. In the US, Lewis was just absolutely schooling them, like they were little kids.
Lawrence Garcia5 said:Honestly, it’s a miracle Hamilton managed to keep that car on the track without slamming straight into the wall. Once you hit the grass, you're basically a passenger. It only takes a split second for the tires to lose grip, and then you're just along for the ride. He definitely had a bit of luck on his side there, but let's be real—it was mostly just his experience and pure skill pulling him through.
I mean, what would have happened if he’d wiped out? He would've trashed the car and walked away with zero points.
So, I’m sitting here watching Antonio Giovinazzi struggle, and honestly, it’s kind of painful. Kimi Räikkönen just came out of the pits and still managed to finish a few spots ahead of him anyway. And then, of course, there’s all this complaining about the team supposedly sabotaging him, which seems a bit much, I guess. 😬
Things are looking pretty grim for Red Bull as they head into their upcoming stretch of races across the Middle East.
I’d bet my life savings that Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton just cruise to the finish line on this one. Even if Sergio Perez did just prove that the Red Bull is still a beast... 😬
ruggedmaker99 said:I believe we all noticed how Lewis was practically dragging himself to his starting position but of course, the reason behind it was immediately obvious. though, just as you pointed out... it was likely against the regulations, but what can you do? I can't bring myself to wish an additional penalty on him just yet. that would be excessive; it is much easier to simply overlook it as 🙄
I would say the exact same thing but then I remember how he started during last night's sprint race, looking like a total sloth so... yeah... 🤷 But honestly, I'm rooting for the old man; I love seeing him back at the top. He's a legend. And nothing beats the feeling of watching Vettel - Raikkonen - Alonso lined up one after another in a race like the last one 🎉
graniteharbor502 said:And honestly, isn't it quite remarkable when you stop to think about it—that one could actually lose a championship while driving a machine of that caliber?
Exactly. I mean, if Max Verstappen was behind the wheel of that thing, he probably would've wrapped up the title ages ago, I guess.
Drew Bennett68 said:If there wasn't a penalty hanging over his head, Lewis Hamilton would have cruised through this with his eyes closed. That car is an absolute rocket on the straights—his straight-line speed advantage is just unreal.
Max Verstappen really lucked out starting 10th tomorrow, because let's be honest, he wouldn't have stood a prayer of winning here otherwise.
On the straights? I mean, he's basically glued to the bumper of the guy in front without even having to touch the steering wheel much... but I suppose Red Bull Racing is just on another level right now, I guess.
