graniteharbor502 said:If we’re judging by pure driving skill... let’s not even get started on the past seasons where Leclerc was basically invisible. It feels like he’s only showing something now because he finally has a dominant car. Plus, Max still managed to outclass him back in Saudi Arabia. Man, as for Perez, don't make me laugh. 🙄 In the race Max actually finished, he was ahead of Perez, and in both races where Max had to DNF due to car issues, he was way ahead of Perez too.
The qualifying ratio is 2-1 in Max's favor. And that’s even after Perez claimed that one lap in Saudi Arabia was the "lap of his life." Obviously, Max can go even faster, but only once Red Bull sorts out those balance issues. Even with the car being wonky right now, he's still the best of the rest. He didn't even come close to touching Perez in this race either.
So you're saying Red Bull was slower in Saudi Arabia and Max still outmaneuvered him despite having a slower car? You've gotta be kidding me. In Saudi Arabia, Honda was absolutely blistering—the fastest engine on the grid—and even with a sub-optimal setup, the Red Bull was just cruising around the track.
Absolute geniuses over there keeping the drivers waiting until the very last second when they only get one shot at it, and of course—total FAIL! What a bunch of idiots!
It’s honestly a total joke how they're treating Russell😵 What they did to the guy is just brutal. At the end of the day, though, there's only one Lewis Hamilton.🤣
wiredseal7 said:Max Verstappen is probably going to have a mental breakdown at this rate. He’s been getting picked apart all season—first Lance Stroll got him in Turkey, and now he’s losing out here by less than 0.06. He's always right there, yet he just can't seem to close the gap.
Valtteri Bottas leaned on his experience to pull it off, but George Russell really stepped up when it counted, too. Honestly, this kid will probably settle in over the next few races and start snatching wins just like Lewis Hamilton does. For the fans, it’d be much better if we had both George Russell and Lewis Hamilton on the grid next race.
Oh, please. We'd be colonizing Mars before that actually happens. We absolutely CANNOT jinx the LM totem!
Maybe after this performance against Russell, they'll finally decide to cut him loose from Mercedes. I mean, the influencer hasn't even signed his contract for next year yet. It’s basically like they're seeing, "Hey, this kid can actually hold his own against you, and he'll probably be wayyy better than you in the long run."
Does anyone feel like going over to Bottas and telling him this is just a practice session rather than an actual race? Poor guy is really stressing himself out over nothing, but he just won't listen.
stormybadger8 said:This isn't just embarrassing for Bottas; it’s a massive blow to Lewis Hamilton too... Because looking at today's data, it's hard to tell who's actually suffering more. 🤦
The fact that some rookie who barely even qualifies for Formula 1 jumps into a car he can barely fit in and immediately outpaces Bottas by 0.3 seconds? It’s freaking insane. 🤦 And yet, Bottas still managed to grab 15 pole positions and 9 wins while driving alongside Hamilton... What can I even say? This is just ridiculous. 🤔
Man, I was totally hinting at that with my last sentence. George Russell would probably be fighting for scraps against that influencer-wannabe pretty boy 1000% of the time. That’s exactly why they never pair him up with anyone who actually gives them a run for their money!
Russell jumps into a completely different car for the first time and still puts over 0.3s on Bottas during that short lap🤦 I honestly feel secondhand embarrassment for Bottas right now 🤦
Besides, after seeing this, you really can't let anyone keep claiming that flashy guy is the GOAT🙂
I mean, come on, man. This guy crosses TWO FULL LINES and gets—get this—a warning.😵 The reality is that some people are getting scrutinized over every little thing while others get a free pass for everything—it’s totally inconsistent! Someone really needs to shake things up around here. If they don't kick these clowns out of the cockpit, this whole sport is going to tank, if it hasn't already.🤦
Richard Walker38 said:For those living in the past, Ayrton Senna and Diego Maradona will always be the ultimate icons, even if they weren't perfect. Senna basically became a legend after he passed away; if he were still driving today, I don't think anyone would be putting him at the absolute top or calling him the greatest driver to ever live.
Man, you clearly never actually watched Senna work his magic on the track, which is why you're talking nonsense like this. Back then, racing was about pure, raw competition. Nowadays? It’s just one big marketing stunt—the total downfall of motorsports!