British GP Race Weekend (Silverstone) July 16-18, 2021
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#42 ·
shadowmarlin22 said:It was just a pure racing incident—nothing more, nothing less. ☕
I guess Max Verstappen is finally starting to realize that the rest of the world isn't just going to roll over for him—it’s a bit late in the game for that realization, but better late than never, I suppose.
Alright, let's get down to business.
Anyone who’s actually sat through a race at Indianapolis knows how things work—in pretty much any discipline of motorsport, a driver hugging the inside line isn't going to be the one taking Copse first. It just doesn't happen. Lewis Hamilton simply picked him off.
I’m expecting a five-second penalty, but honestly—it won't matter—he’ll probably still pull ahead by half a minute anyway.
#44 ·
shadowmarlin22 said:Those RB guys are just weak. That wasn't even a corner where you're supposed to make a move. 🤣
Everyone here was whining about wanting more aggressive racing, and now they’re acting like this is some kind of punishment. How do you think constant contact ends? With people crashing out, that's how.
This is NASCAR. You can attack anywhere.
That wasn't racing. Yesterday, they were handling similar positions on that turn perfectly fine. Today? Today was just an elbow straight to the ribs.
#45 ·
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.
Well, looks like his wish came true.
#47 ·
I don't see how Max could be at fault here, especially since he's already had to adjust his steering twice just to deal with the play in the wheel. He can't possibly be the one to blame in this mess.
Look, I’m not saying Lewis is automatically the guilty party, but in my book, there’s no way Max is to blame. He wasn't even level with him at any point; he was consistently a step ahead, and honestly, he held the better line right when it mattered most.
Look, I’m not saying Lewis is automatically the guilty party, but in my book, there’s no way Max is to blame. He wasn't even level with him at any point; he was consistently a step ahead, and honestly, he held the better line right when it mattered most.
#48 ·
James Collins said:If Lewis Hamilton had shoved Max Verstappen off the track with a bad start yesterday, they’d be dragging him through the mud—total doghouse treatment. Kid basically shuts everyone out every single time. This time, Lewis just looked better in that first lap and refused to budge. I don't get why people call him "fair" when he usually just gives in the second he sees he can't win the spot. He stuck to his guns this time, and honestly? Good for him.
A red flag and zero penalty for Lewis—that's about the only thing that makes sense here.
This is about as realistic as the price of a lift ticket at a major US ski resort.
#49 ·
I bet you a buck Christian Horner is gonna be blowing up everyone's WhatsApp with some nonsense in a minute
#50 ·
Man, everyone’s out here overanalyzing every single little thing... Honestly, thank God we don't have this kind of crazy tech or all this constant bickering back in the day—if we did, I bet not a single race would actually make it to the finish line these days!
#51 ·
Max Verstappen picks his lines so the other driver is forced to make a choice: yield the position or risk a collision.
He typically hugs the inside line of the turn.
It’s reminiscent of how he handled Charles Leclerc in Austria back in 2019, or his move on Lewis Hamilton at Indianapolis this season.
There is nothing wrong with that; it's entirely legal and fits within the sporting regulations.
Just like it's perfectly fine to dive down the inside of a corner.
He'll get through, provided the other driver decides to give way in that situation.
If the other driver chooses not to budge, a crash is the only possible outcome.
He typically hugs the inside line of the turn.
It’s reminiscent of how he handled Charles Leclerc in Austria back in 2019, or his move on Lewis Hamilton at Indianapolis this season.
There is nothing wrong with that; it's entirely legal and fits within the sporting regulations.
Just like it's perfectly fine to dive down the inside of a corner.
He'll get through, provided the other driver decides to give way in that situation.
If the other driver chooses not to budge, a crash is the only possible outcome.
#52 ·
After that absolute chaotic mess at Wembley, I guess it might be a little cruel to push another underdog from the UK toward a win just yet.
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#53 ·
George Russell's starts are so incredibly sharp, he’d probably have people honking at him in downtown Chicago every single time the light turns green.
#54 ·
Congratulations to Lewis on the win. Regardless of whatever penalty they try to throw at him, there is absolutely no way he isn't taking home the victory.
#55 ·
It seems everyone has completely overlooked how much of a masterclass Valtteri Bottas gave while being directed by Charles Leclerc. 🙏 🎉
#56 ·
Richard Walker38 said:That wasn't really much of a race; yesterday they were holding their own and fighting for those same spots through that turn. That was pure elbowing to the ribs out there today..
Exactly. It’s as simple as that. Sometimes, there just isn't any other way to put it.
It’s obvious to anyone with a bit of common sense. It really goes without saying.
#57 ·
It was essentially a surgical strike; he managed to pop nothing but the tire right off the rim. 🙏
#58 ·
So, we finally see what that pro was actually doing on the simulator...
I’m guessing he’ll dodge a pit stop if they just slap a five-second penalty on him at the end.
At least Max managed to get out of the car—though walking just a few feet from those concrete barriers was a pretty sketchy move.
I’m guessing he’ll dodge a pit stop if they just slap a five-second penalty on him at the end.
At least Max managed to get out of the car—though walking just a few feet from those concrete barriers was a pretty sketchy move.
#59 ·
fadedwalker18 said:Exactly. Plain and simple. There isn't any other way to put it.
It’s obvious to any sane person. Makes perfect sense.
"If you no longer go for a gap which exists you are no longer a racing driver."
#60 ·
Joseph Flores15 said:Congrats to Louis on the win. Honestly, even if they slap him with a penalty—which is a big "if"—there's no way he isn't taking the top spot.
Maybe Mazepin will throw a tantrum and decide Louis just doesn't deserve a podium today.
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