Posts by Raymond Anderson4

Conditions are pretty rough out there right now... honestly, half these drivers would have totaled their cars before even hitting lap 10.

It looks like Max is going to have to give up his advantage to Sainz soon.

Max is clearly faster than Sergio Perez, but you can't just order him to let him through two races in a row. 😁

Jesus, this track is just mind-numbingly boring! 🙏

There isn't a single decent spot to actually make a move, even if you're somehow three seconds faster per lap. It’s honestly ridiculous.

Just scrap it already! 🙏

This setup really isn't built for wet weather, so any drizzle would be a major issue.

The odds of them walking away with a full set of points on this one are slim to none.

cosmicmoose2 said:Looks like the forecast finally took a turn for the better... yesterday they were calling for rain the entire race, but now it looks like we might actually get a break until after 5 PM... Maybe we'll actually get a dry race after all!

So, just a single file procession, total boredom, and a lot of yawning...

https://twitter.com/ValtteriBottas/s...615168/photo/1

Bottas is just trolling now that there isn't a race on the schedule.

🤣

I’m all for a delay. This track just isn't meant for racing if the rain starts coming down hard.
If we keep going, we're just looking at collisions and spins... and once that happens, we'll be stuck under a 15-minute red flag or dealing with a 15-minute SC.
On a circuit like this, there's really nowhere to go to avoid a car that's already spun out.

Charles Leclerc absolutely crushed qualifying. It’s such a shame they had to cut it short; he was on pace for a lap that likely would have been even faster than his current lead.

Max Verstappen is fast, sure, but this season, Charles Leclerc is just on another level with this car. Right now, Max simply can't match him.
I think it comes down to the fact that Leclerc has really dialed in his driving style to suit this chassis. It just clicks for him.
Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz is struggling to find that same rhythm. The word around the paddock is that Ferrari has built a car with great aero and power that offers solid drivability, provided you can nail the exit from the corners.
That’s where Leclerc shines. He’s been phenomenal all season—from his ability to get great traction out of the turns to his precision on both the brakes and the throttle.

Perez really blew it there. He was absolutely flying through that first sector... I honestly thought he had a real shot at catching Sainz.

So, we’ve got Perez dealing with a gearbox change and a penalty, then Sainz getting flagged for ignoring the flags, and on top of all that, Max is facing his own issues.
And yet, I still hear people claiming that Perez isn't exactly the ultimate teammate. 😁

If you ask me, it looks like Sainz pulled that maneuver just because he was trying to stay clear of Perez...

I have a feeling Charles Leclerc is going to set a lap time today that nobody will be able to touch. 🙂

There are definitely some exceptions to the rule. It seems like certain drivers just prefer a heavier car when they're navigating those tight street circuits. You saw it with Sebastian Vettel, Sergio Perez, and even Yuki Tsunoda, who almost snagged a spot in the top 10, all while his teammate struggled and dropped out immediately in Q1.

Lance Stroll is swearing his head off because he got knocked out. It’s honestly unbelievable. Usually, he’s a lock for a top 10 finish. 🤣

I really hope Daniel Ricciardo doesn't get dropped; things aren't looking great right now...

Red flag, just because we can.
🙏

But those lap times are dropping. 🙏

It’s honestly pretty rare to see laps coming in this fast during Q1.
The grip just keeps building with every lap. As soon as I saw George Russell clocking a 12.7, I knew there was still plenty of room to improve.

darkmarlin16 said:Is Sergio Perez actually going to take on Max Verstappen? I mean, is there even going to be any real fight left in him?

It really comes down to how things play out on the track. Anything can happen, especially since Perez was pushing his own agenda following the race in Spain. 😁