2021 Canadian GP: July 30 - Aug 1

Sebastian Vettel wears a solid facemask

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darkmarlin16 said:Fernando basically handed the win to Esteban Ocon on a silver platter.

What a day for the Alpine F1 Team. History was just made again after eighteen long years.

It’s as if Fernando carried the entire team on his back.

Mercedes fans—are you guys actually embarrassed right now?

Fernando Alonso is defending himself exactly the way he always has since his return to driving for McLaren Racing and the Alpine F1 Team. He pushes right up against the limit of what's allowed, often leaving you with no choice but to either lift off the throttle or risk making contact.

Benjamin Evans said:Sebastian Vettel looks good in that facemask

😂

Sam Thomas3 said:he claims "it's just too dangerous at these speeds" 🤣.

A classic GOAT-style beatdown 🙏 🙏

Huge thanks to Fernando Alonso. Honestly, if it wasn't for the veteran, Esteban Ocon wouldn't even be looking at podium finishes today.

Jason Campbell70 said:Thanks, Valtteri.

Seriously?

Come on, why are you getting so worked up? That was an incredible race. It isn't Vettel or Ocon's fault that Bottas completely botched the start for the entire crew, nor is it their fault that Mercedes decided not to put Lewis on slicks at the beginning.

Valtteri Bottas was handed a five-place grid penalty after forcing three cars off the track. 😬

Fernando

🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏

I don't get why they gave everyone intermediates right after that red flag.

did nobody even check the track? 😵

Raymond Anderson4 said:Valtteri Bottas got slapped with a five-place penalty because he forced three different cars off the track. 😬

And hey, he’s locked in with that contract through at least 2026...
😬

darkmarlin16 said:Fernando basically handed that win over to Esteban Ocon.

I’m with you on that one—Sainz Jr. was basically glued to Hamilton's gearbox from the get-go.
You have to give credit where it's due—for the most part, Valtteri Bottas was the one who basically handed that win over to Esteban Ocon.

Only Sebastian Vettel decided to act like a clown by wearing a mask during the interview.

The ultimate irony here is that if Williams Racing keeps up this current trajectory, Nicholas Latifi might actually end the season with more points than George Russell. 🤣

I honestly don't even know how to put this into words.

Robert Cox46 said:Yeah, I'm with you. Sainz was basically glued to Hamilton's bumper right from the jump.
But honestly—you gotta admit—it was mostly Valtteri Bottas who really paved the way for Esteban Ocon's win.

I don't think Bottas had much to do with it, though... maybe Mercedes just secured it by deciding not to switch to slicks too early.

Anthony Baker84 said:I honestly don't get why everyone was put on intermediates right after the red flag came out.

Didn't anyone bother to actually check the track conditions?😵

Do you mean they *left* them on? I mean, obviously they aren't allowed to swap tires while the red flag is flying, right?

When was the last time they actually played an anthem?

Anthony Baker84 said:I don't get why they gave everyone intermediates right after the red flag.

Did nobody actually check the track? 😵

The wind was blowing and the sun came out—track dried up crazy fast. During the red flag, everything was still soaked.

wanderingbison9 said:You think they left them? I mean, they aren't supposed to be able to swap tires during a red flag, right?

If I remember correctly, there were some changes at the last race.