So, what’s the final word on Charles Leclerc? Is he actually moving to a second seat? And does anyone know if the gap is 4.5 or 6 seconds? Honestly, looking at sheban's timeline, it's hard to tell.
cosmiccyclist8 said:Honestly, just put crimsonhawk23 on ignore and things will get a lot better. 👍
Look, I don't have any personal beef with anyone on this subreddit, truly. 😉 I’m perfectly fine having a healthy debate with just about anyone, but I honestly feel like this thread is heading toward a total bloodbath. It might be best to just lock this one down before things get out of hand.
mellowtiger83 said:That wasn't a controlled exit onto the track; it was a complete loss of control, and there was honestly nothing he could have done differently.
Unless you're under the impression that Sebastian Vettel should have just taken it slower, which I highly doubt.
Look, speaking as someone who plays GT Sport at an elite level online, if you ask me, that move was just sloppy. Sorry, but it’s the truth.
At the end of the day, I don't really care whether he gets a penalty or not. I'm just calling it like I see it: that was incredibly messy execution.
mellowtiger83 said:What does his mistake have to do with whether or not he gets penalized?
The race car was halfway out of control right when Lewis Hamilton arrived, so there's really no grounds for a penalty here.
Once again, you're overlooking the actual facts. 1. The way he rejoined the track was incredibly sloppy, even if he managed to avoid a collision. 2. They could have easily ended up in a massive wreck.
The only real question left is whether this warrants a 5-second penalty or not. But let's be honest, that rejoin was messy as hell. Honestly, people playing Grand Tour are about 200 times cleaner than that move. xD
Daniel Castillo76 said:Since only the Third Quarter starts on those used tires, Max basically gets a free choice on his strategy.
Alright, thanks for clarifying. 😁
So it's definitely not over yet. If things go our way and Max can take advantage of that tire freedom, he could actually pull something significant together. 😉
To be honest, getting out onto the track was a bit of a mess... whether that cost him five seconds or so, I honestly have no clue, and frankly, I don't even care.
Do the top 10 drivers all start on their qualifying tires, or is it just the guys who made it into the Third Quarter? I'd really appreciate some clarity here—these rules always seem a bit convoluted to me. Thanks for the help! -.-
Let me give you some perspective here: Formula 1 isn't just about racing; the whole sport is driven by politics, which means... it’s actually quite a distance from being a "pure" sport. 😉
Wait, I’m a little confused about how the tire rules actually work here. Max got knocked out in Q2, but he's still starting in the top 10, right? Does that mean he's forced to use the exact set of tires he used to set his time in Q2, or can he just pick whatever he wants? It’s honestly a bit baffling—is it only the drivers who make it into Q3 who are stuck with their qualifying tires, or does that rule apply to anyone from Q2 who ends up in the top 10 if someone from the Q3 shebe happens to move up? I'm trying to wrap my head around the specifics. Based on what I've read, Max was eliminated in Q2 but is starting 9th. -.- If he starts 9th and gets to choose any tires he likes, he could be seriously dangerous out there.
Jason Campbell70 said:The Mafia, conspiracies, Brown, rules being rigged just to benefit Mercedes, how they only ever seem to penalize Ferrari, the Goodyear mafia...
Pick whichever version of the story makes you feel better.
Honestly, I’ve seen this exact same pattern play out since '91. I don't get why people act so shocked; it’s pretty obvious if you're paying attention. xD As far as I can tell, Mercedes is going to sweep up every single title until someone actually changes the regulations. It’s been clear for a long time now—I really don't see what part of this is still up for debate.
Jerry Moore61 said:Based on what I witnessed at the track today, the competitive landscape in NASCAR doesn't look great. It’s been common knowledge for a while now that Ferrari has already shifted their focus toward developing next year's car, and word around the paddock is that Red Bull is following that exact same strategy.
Well, obviously they've moved on to next season; we weren't exactly sitting there doubting that. XD