Monaco GP - May 29, 2022 @ 3:00 PM

Laura Williams41 said:I daresay Red Bull will find themselves outmaneuvered by superior tactical decisions this season, if they don't fall victim to something even more fundamental.

But look, strategy doesn't mean squat if you don't have a driver behind the wheel who can actually pull it off.

stormybadger8 As requested by:
Does anyone else wonder if Charles Leclerc will also be granted total immunity from his track excursions if he manages to take this year's title? I find myself pondering whether all those instances where he’s collided with the barriers in Monaco, or even his more aggressive run-ins with other drivers—much like how Max Verstappen tends to operate—will simply be swept under the rug by the pundits once he secures the championship? Is that just how the narrative shifts once you reach the top? 🙂

What possible connection could there be between the mediocre performances of a second driver—one who, I might add, has already managed three podium finishes at the Monaco Grand Prix—and the rather troubling reality that Charles Leclerc simply hasn't been able to see a checkered flag since 2017? Is it not a bit of a stretch to link those two entirely separate issues? 🤦

stormybadger8 As I was contemplating the matter earlier, I found myself wondering about what was said...
It seems I am being struck by a sudden sense of déjà vu once again. Is it possible that we have wandered down this exact path before? It feels as though the wheels of fate are turning in such a familiar cycle that one can almost predict the next revolution. 🙄
Should I really find myself engaging in yet another heated debate with DMW? 🤦

What exactly is this supposed to imply? Are we suggesting that Charles Leclerc might actually manage to stay on the track without crashing every single time he races in Monaco? Or is there some other deeper meaning I'm missing?

Can we start voting for the "ignore this" category already?

Lance Stroll and Nicholas Latifi don't even need an actual race to wreck out. They’d probably crash into each other in the Target parking lot before the green flag even drops. 🤣

Charles Leclerc: Absolutely perfect!😁

Fernando Alonso is just messing with Lewis Hamilton at this point. He’s driving three seconds slower than everyone else, and honestly, all he can do is kiss him on the ass.

Amanda Kelly said:+1
He’s just standing there smirking while Lando Norris cleans up the mess behind him. He’s been getting outclassed by Lando in both qualifying and race pace on basically every track. Same thing happened to Carlos Sainz with Charles Leclerc.

We'll see how things play out today... he mentioned expecting a better weekend, claiming they finally pinpointed what went wrong in Spain—likely a completely botched setup. Ever since his move from Red Bull Racing, his results in Monaco haven't been anything to write home about.

rapidstag2 said:Why does Hamilton wear a white helmet, effectively obscuring all his sponsors?

Furthermore, why don't drivers push at 70% of the car's potential when it starts raining? Have we truly reached a point where they either drive under perfect conditions or they simply don't drive at all?

The design of his helmet actually features amethyst patterns—his favorite purple crystal. He uses it to clear his chakras before every single race...

At least, that's the story he shared on his Instagram feed.🤣

It seems the old man's sons are absolutely tearing it up out there... 🙏

fadedwalker18 said:Esteban Ocon finishes ahead of Lewis Hamilton. 🙏🙏

Basically, Lewis Hamilton is caught in an Alpine sandwich.

Now we just wait for the inevitable whining once Fernando Alonso decides to floor it to help his teammate out.

Douglas Roberts49 said:So it's that bald guy again—constantly bragging about being "on-site" and having all the inside info.
He claimed the race would run until 7 PM, and now he’s backtracking, saying they cut it from four hours down to three? Seriously? 😁

He’s basically the king of being a know-it-all. John Doe isn't necessarily a bad guy, but your post nails him perfectly. He just has this relentless need to grasp every single detail and then make sure everyone else knows he has. Compared to him, John Doe is like a toddler learning his ABCs.

Charles Leclerc will likely find himself sitting right on Max Verstappen's bumper in Monaco, and probably Carlos Sainz too. Once we get past the Monaco GP, he’ll be the one leading the championship standings.🙂

Don't worry about it, Fort.

Jack Kelly5 said:It’s honestly kind of wild to me that a handful of the world's elite drivers seemingly can't handle a race when it actually starts raining. Like, I mean, just keeping the car under control at maybe 50-60% capacity, using wet tires, staying in lower gears... it shouldn't be that hard, right?
Are they really just that overrated, to the point where most regular people probably wouldn't even finish the race?

The top-tier drivers were competing right here in the States just last month. We watched them deal with heavy rain and thick fog, and yet, once again, the second fastest driver on the grid had to pull out.
Safety First.

Jacob Castillo70 said:Latifi 👍

Look, I don't claim to be some kind of visionary, but 🤣

Well, this is just great... a red flag. 🤦🤦

What’s the deal with this countdown?

mellowtiger83 said:Charles Leclerc will likely find himself sitting right on Max Verstappen's bumper in Monaco, and probably Carlos Sainz too. Once we get past the Monaco GP, he’ll be the one leading the championship standings.🙂

Don't worry about it, Fort.

I just find myself hoping you won't end up stuck in some ditch when you inevitably smash the car into a wall🤣

Jacob Castillo70 said:The design of his helmet actually features amethyst patterns—his favorite purple crystal. He uses it to clear his chakras before every single race...

At least, that's the story he shared on his Instagram feed.🤣

They've been looking a little weak lately 😁

Latifi... honestly, what a legend. 🙏🙏

It’s pretty obvious now that Red Bull pulled a total low blow at the last race. They basically just tossed Sergio Perez out of the running for the title. I mean, let's just wait until the season wraps up to see who's actually driving the heavy machinery and who's just there to open the gates, but man, this is brutal. I hope the fans don't ever try to compare this mess to the Lewis Hamilton/Valtteri Bottas situation again.