Posts by Jacob Castillo70

It just wouldn't be complete without Ferrari's usual nonsense...

Sergio Perez is pushing hard out there...

Wait, hold on a second. Lewis Hamilton didn't actually get hit with a stop-go penalty, did he?

How on earth does Valtteri Bottas manage to have such a terrible start again?

It seems everyone has completely overlooked how much of a masterclass Valtteri Bottas gave while being directed by Charles Leclerc. 🙏 🎉

Does anyone else remember just last week when Toto Wolff claimed they only needed a single Red Bull DNF to be right back in the hunt?

Well, looks like his wish came true.

Lewis Hamilton really had to make his move in those opening laps; if he hadn't, Max Verstappen would have just surged right past him...

Charles Leclerc isn't to blame here, he was simply the first one 🤣

fadedwalker18 said:🤦

My message to NASCAR, Liberty Media, and whoever else is listening:

Stop trying to force these F1 sprints on us. 🤦

My goodness, who actually wants this? 🤦🤦

I am genuinely concerned that things might go in the opposite direction next season.

NASCAR is basically claiming that standard qualifying sessions just aren't exciting enough anymore. Apparently, they think we’re all dealing with an attention deficit disorder...

Fernando Alonso 🙏

Raymond Anderson4 said:I realize we’re on the final lap and there isn't much left to be done, but Max Verstappen lost about 1.5 seconds right at the end there. I really hope it isn't a mechanical issue with the car.

They clearly told him to stay off the curbs...

Max Verstappen's start was nothing short of spectacular. It was like a bullet being fired from a gun.

It’s honestly a miracle anyone managed to stay interested while Sergio Perez was out there driving like a complete amateur upon his return to the track...

Man, Max is really pushing those brakes hard up there...

Betty Sanders said:When they’re mentally breaking him down. He could honestly be doing a much better job of supporting him within the team. If George Russell just spent another year or two outside of Mercedes-Benz and then stepped in after Hamilton and Bottas have moved on, he wouldn't have any reason to demand anything from either of those two.

I have to disagree there. Based on the way Russell actually drives—setting aside the obvious hype coming from the British media—I truly believe he and Lewis Hamilton would make a lethal duo. Everyone loves to bring up all the drama and friction that went down when Rosberg won his title, but in my view, Mercedes always prioritized the constructors' championship over everything else...

Betty Sanders said:But the media is basically doing Valtteri Bottas a favor by helping him secure that contract extension. 🙂

Look, when Valtteri Bottas is actually on his game, he is incredibly fast. The real issue is that those high-performance days are becoming increasingly rare...

George Russell is once again proving exactly why he belongs among the elite drivers

There is certainly plenty to digest here, including those comments claiming that Jergović is some kind of top-tier Formula 1 expert. I can only hope, quite sincerely, that they are being sarcastic.

Robert Cox46 said:Honestly, Valtteri isn't exactly the gold standard, especially after this weekend.
Max has been consistently beating him over the last few years, and quite a few Ferrari drivers have too—and those cars certainly weren't better than the Mercedes-Benz.

The guy is just completely passive. When have you actually seen him launch an aggressive overtake on someone? Most of his wins came because he either secured pole position or Lewis took a penalty, or some combination of both. On top of that, Valtteri’s starts are abysmal; he almost constantly loses a position right at the lights, whether it's to Lewis, Max, or even George Russell back at Sakhir last year. Last year at Mugello was another glaring example of his inconsistency, but if you want the ultimate proof for anyone claiming the car matters more than the driver, look at Monza 2019. In that instance, Lewis let Valtteri take second place specifically so he could use a fresher set of medium tires to hunt down Charles Leclerc, only for Valtteri to follow up by making two totally unnecessary mistakes that cost him the win. If Lewis had been in that exact situation, I am certain that wouldn't have happened.

copperdrifter26 said:The W12 is an outstanding car. Throughout the entire weekend, they looked just a fraction faster than the Red Bull Racing, until Q3 when the Red Bull caught up and Max missed out on pole. Lewis was great, though not quite at his absolute peak. Charles Leclerc in that car is easily three or four tenths ahead of Sergio Perez—it's easy money.

Max was dominant during the race. Lewis really should have yielded in that first corner; he lost that battle because he insisted on pushing, even if it meant risking a broken wing. All things considered, he had a decent outing. Both drivers showed exceptional pace—Max was slightly quicker, but Hamilton, even with a damaged car, remains the master of tire management, which allowed him to close the gap significantly.

Behind them, Leclerc is leaving Sergio Perez in the dust, sitting 17 seconds back in the Red Bull. After the pit stops, he’s holding a 28-second lead over Lando Norris and a massive 35-second cushion over his teammate, who, despite having raw speed, tends to spin off far too often whenever the track is wet.

As for the rest of the field, Daniel Ricciardo is being absolutely dominated. He needs to step it up, or else Lando Norris is going to build a gap that will be nearly impossible to close.

The same applies to Fernando Alonso; he's starting to look like a man ready to call it quits and head into retirement...

Regarding Vettel, he was actually quite good and fast even during the race. I think once he finds his rhythm, Lance Stroll won't be an issue, but I honestly fear there isn't much potential left in the Aston Martin.

I also have to address the "incredible" Lewis Hamilton, who manages to hit the barriers at the most critical moments of the race, barely rolling back to the pits with a shattered nose cone, only for the Red Bull Racing to arrive five seconds later. It’s unbelievable. To change a nose in the pits without a penalty, start from 9th, and with 30 laps remaining, fight through a crowded grid to finish second? The constant praise for this kind of driving is baffling, especially considering this isn't some sensationalist sports news segment—this is a serious Formula 1 forum.

Look, Ricciardo is getting outclassed. This is only his second race in the McLaren, and he hasn't fully acclimated to a car that is a completely different package compared to the Renault he was driving. The McLaren is superior on the straights and through the medium-speed corners, whereas the Renault was much stronger in the slower turns. You can't even compare him to Lando Norris, who has been behind the wheel for much longer. The main reason he pulled away from Norris without hesitation after receiving the pit command is simply skill. Ricciardo is a phenomenal driver.