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No, Hamilton is the one to blame here. He didn't leave enough room in the corner for Webber to make his move. It’s that simple. Anyway, does anyone know if Hamilton actually said anything about it after the race? 🤷

This is basically everything that matters from the McLaren side (Michael Witmarsh):

Look, I don't think Lewis did anything wrong here. I’m really not interested in playing the blame game, but honestly? That was a solid move. When you go for an overtake, there's always going to be some level of risk if the other driver refuses to give you any breathing room. But this wasn't some desperate, late-braking lunging stunt. He pulled ahead on the straight and he was already in front before he even hit the corner.

He figured he could hold his line, you know? He left some room for Mark, but I think Mark committed way too late and just couldn't make the inside pass work. Instead, he slammed into Lewis. Honestly, Mark got incredibly lucky to escape any real trouble, while Lewis just had a run of bad luck. There’s zero blame on Lewis for how things went down today.

If you check the car positions heading into that turn and compare it to what went down at Monza, you could basically flip Lewis's position on its head. Last time around, everyone jumped on him, but we can't pin it on him this time. At the end of the day, they're both just professional racing drivers.

If he’d actually attempted to dive down the inside by braking late just to force an overtake, we’d have every right to be disappointed in him.Look, the bottom line is he made the move. He was already ahead when they hit that corner, which means he earned the right to pick his line. Usually, if you're the one trailing him, you just have to deal with it and accept the situation..

"He had the opening, but he didn't commit to it. He hesitated, missed his chance, and ended up wrecking the car. Typical.Look, I don't see much point in throwing Mark under the bus. Did Lewis mess up his line or his execution? In my book, he didn't.

At the end, Michael Witmarsh says blaming Webber is pointless. Sure. As if that changes anything. Typical.
So, it's pretty obvious who they're pointing the finger at.

Rebecca Fox4 said:It’s funny how all that "crybaby" talk has suddenly vanished... now that Ferrari has been the best car on the grid for the last two races, suddenly Alonso is the undisputed best driver out there... your objectivity is truly second to none... 😉

Don't give me these vague generalizations. If you've got names, use them.
Let's be real, I highly doubt anyone in this thread actually changed their mind about Alonso at any point during this season.

stormybadger8 say Joža:
Why? 😕

Honestly, guys, you and Joshua Newman2 are being so incredibly delusional that it’s actually getting a little ridiculous.

So, here’s the bottom line: if you don't see things the way I do, you're living in a fantasy land. When is this qualifying madness finally going to end?

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Keith Rodriguez27 says: So, basically, Hamilton is at fault because Webber is just "crazy" by nature—especially since he's leading the championship right now—and decides to charge head-first into a wall, which means Lewis should have known better and just let him through? 😕 First off, I think we're way too quick to label Webber as some "madman" driver during on-track duels. Second, that logic assumes his behavior is somehow normal (😕) and that every other driver should just adapt to it. In my book, that logic works if we're talking about how much damage Lewis took by letting Webber past, but when we're debating who actually caused the crash? Not a chance. Seriously, at this rate, we might as well just declare him unpredictable and ban him from racing entirely before he actually kills someone on the track. 🤷>

because 😕

I honestly think you guys and even Joshua Newman27 are being insanely unrealistic. What's your problem? Should everyone just brake and wiggle out of the racing line like Jenson Button whenever Hamilton shows up to push someone around? 🙄>

Look at what Hamilton is doing in that clip. He dives into the corner like a maniac, trying to force his way in. What was Webber supposed to do? Just slam on the brakes or swerve off the track? What is wrong with you people? 😕>

I don't get why you're all coming for me. This isn't even a fair argument. 😵>

I'm standing up for Webber here 🤦 ,and it's honestly unbelievable. 🤣>

You're overhyping TBF. It's not like Lewis is actually as dim-witted as you're making him out to be.
That wasn't some forced shutdown. As much as I love seeing a rival drop points, I'm genuinely gutted that we missed out on such a legendary overtake.
Look, you’ve got a car that's clearly faster than the championship leader, and you're looking at an overtake on the outside. That's exactly what Webber wouldn't allow. Sure, Lewis didn't dive into the corner too aggressively, though he probably could have squeezed just a tiny bit more to the right. It wouldn't have mattered—he was faster in that moment, plain and simple. If you even want to call it a mistake, that's his only one. You can't pin this on anyone else.

redheron12 said:I mean, when I see those blonde highlights... and the guy is German... I just can't quite wrap my head around it.🤣

The guy seems genuinely likable—bright, full of personality, and easy to be around. At least, that's my take based on what I’ve caught during the pre-race and post-race coverage on RTL.
I’d say he’s got a similar vibe to Jenson Button when it comes to personality, only he's ten years younger and way more seasoned.
I get it. It’s hard to stomach when someone is that damn fast and that much of a jerk at the same time.

Joshua Newman2 said:Brilliant! 🙏

Fantastic. 🙏

I’d probably agree with Pat too, if I wasn't quoting him so much lately.

Michael Lee4 said:Coca-Cola, you have no clue... our buddy TBD is easily one of the most level-headed and objective guys on this board. He’s incredibly composed—it's obvious in every single post he writes that's longer than five lines. It's pretty damn obvious if you actually pay attention.☕

Ugh, 🤣.

mistybear87 said:Personally, I'd love to see Mark Webber take the championship. It's either him or Fernando Alonso, if you ask me. ☕
Plus, I actually own a watch signed by him! 😬

Right, well, if that happens, maybe that watch might actually be worth something. 😂

We could honestly go on forever about what the rest of the championship looks like.

To me, McLaren looks like they’ve got the weakest shot at it. They aren't totally out of the running points-wise, but they just don't seem competitive enough. Unless, of course, they've been sitting on some secret development they haven't brought out yet.

stormybadger8 said:👍 Just like I thought. It was a brilliant tactical move by Red Bull Racing (doesn't matter if it was Vettel, Christian Horner, or whoever), but Ferrari played the whole thing better. Between that and Vettel's pretty messy exit, Ferrari walked away with the win. 👍

They were equally fast anyway, so there wasn't much else to be done. Sadly, qualifying decided everything. If Vettel had grabbed pole, things probably would have ended the same way, just with Vettel in 1st and Alonso in 2nd.

Honestly, Alonso absolutely earned this win. 👍

If Alonso goes into the pit stop first (but they go together, he’s just ahead of Vettel), everything plays out fine. Vettel has zero chance of jumping him. That is, assuming everything goes perfectly.

Shouldn't Vettel have just stayed one lap behind Alonso on track instead? Like, just make that call himself? It might have given him a fighting chance, especially since he was already safe from the guys trailing them anyway.

What was the actual gap between them on track at that moment?

Fernando Alonso 🙏 ! Seriously, man, that was something else. Some might call it controlled, but if you ask me, it was surgical.

Also, Alonso and Sebastian Vettel absolutely crushed the rest of the field today 🙏. It was a total beatdown. Mark Webber and Jenson Button were sitting thirty seconds back—and considering the SC, that’s basically a second per lap on average.

Sandra Rogers4 said:It’s kind of like what happened at Monza—except here, Weber was Hamilton and Hamilton was Massa.

I wouldn't go that far.
At Monza, Lewis Hamilton was actually trying to make the move. Here, Mark Webber was busy blocking him—playing the rear guard, you know?

If Lewis Hamilton made any mistake, it was probably not leaving an extra half-meter of breathing room. He could have likely squeezed through if he'd given it a bit more space on the right.
In that moment, Mark Webber was sitting right in his blind spot. Lewis Hamilton simply didn't see him and thought the overtake was already done. Then, boom—he gets torpedoed.

Of course, you can expect the little piglet to argue that he didn't brake hard enough.
Honestly, the look on Mark Webber's face in that room where the three of them were sitting before the podium tells the whole story. You can practically feel the frustration radiating off him. Sebastian Vettel is ahead of him (again), having caused a mess—which, let's be honest, probably doesn't bother him much.
Meanwhile, Vettel looks like a happy kid, and Fernando Alonso is just doing his own thing again...

I guess I’m one of those people who secretly enjoys seeing the neighbor's cow drop dead. But, seriously...

My take? Mark Webber is an idiot. It honestly baffles me how he gets away with such blatant nonsense without facing any real consequences.
McLaren just had bad luck; they aren't solely responsible for losing that position.
As for what happened to Lewis, it was a total disaster. Personally, I’d call his move to overtake Webber a masterstroke—not just for this race, but in general. It was a brilliant pass: cunning, aggressive, and classic Lewis-esque. And let’s be clear, he did it by overtaking his direct, biggest rival right there on the track.

Of course, all my rambling would actually mean something if the overtake had worked. I think it did work, but the reckless, inconsiderate Webber refuses to yield under any circumstances. He’s got that scenario burned into his brain. To him, the shame of being overtaken is somehow worse than crashing into or damaging someone else. That's just how he is.
But still, it’s genuinely unfair that he walks away scot-free.
The only thing that might balance the scales is when the "other" drivers from the rival teams step up.

How much distance until turn one?
I'd say there isn't much left, which honestly works in my favor this time around.

Chris Ortiz said:I am eagerly anticipating the start of the race; I am particularly interested to see how the second row plays out, as it promises to be quite a chaotic scramble.

What's so special about the second row?
How far will Lewis Hamilton charge through? Is he going to clip someone on his way up? Will Jenson Button actually find an opening? Can he hold off Mark Webber? Or will those two just pull away from each other immediately? ...
You're not wrong, though.

Mark Ruiz8 said:Way to go, Alonso 🙏
The Ferrari team was first and last—I guess 😬

Quite an achievement, isn't it? Only a rare few can pull that off.

Nice job, Fernando Alonso! Though, let's be real—he won't have anyone watching his back this time around. If he manages to jump out to an early lead, that win is his.
I don't really get why everyone was cheering in the McLaren pit lane. I guess they're just happy to be ahead of Mark Webber, since he's leading for now.
Then again, they might actually be fine with this qualifying order by the end of the day. Obviously, they're aiming higher than that.

The top five are holding down the first five spots on the grid. Pretty convenient. Hopefully, we actually see some actual fighting out there.

Michael Lee4 said:I’m honestly surprised the rain haters haven't piped up yet to claim this track is actually interesting without the 🍿

The track and the conditions are garbage, man. It’s pure claustrophobia—this place feels more like a go-kart circuit than anything else.
Add some rain to the mix and you’ve got a recipe for disaster regarding consistency. At that point, the result usually comes down to luck rather than actual skill. And I hate that.

stormybadger8 said:An imaginary start in Monza:

1. Mark Webber
2. Lewis Hamilton

They wreck out in the first turn, leaving us with Button, Sebastian Vettel, and Fernando Alonso on the podium...

How many times this season have the top two guys wiped each other out in the opening corner?

Honestly, there's a better chance one of those three behind them ends up crashing instead.

redheron12 said:Honestly, you both look ridiculous—just total amateurs, if I'm being honest about the teams you support 😁

Right now, you're sitting in the best possible position, and honestly, there are plenty of reasons why. It makes sense. But there's one catch—one condition that has to be met if this actually works out.
The upgrades have to actually work first. And even then, you’re basically just banking on a lucky break in the circumstances.

Next up is Canada, instead of some much faster track (much to my disappointment).
After Canada, we're looking at a three or four-week break. Honestly, it’s exactly what we all need.
Honestly, everyone’s going to have their hands full, but McLaren definitely has the most work to do if they want to actually polish things up. I see Martin W. is already complaining about our front wing, claiming he’s going to run one too—even though the FIA sued us over ours.
It’s actually a shame we don't talk about this more.

Spa is going to be the ultimate litmus test for the rest of the season. Whoever shows the most strength there is basically setting themselves up to take it all.

silvercobra68 said:That’s why he got punished by fate two years later. Nowadays, fate doesn't bother punishing people anymore...

Sure, he punished Massa, but what does that even matter when this guy came back even more clueless than before?

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