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Jason Campbell70 said:The stewards just handed down a decision that’s incredibly brief, but honestly, maybe even the best outcome for those of us watching.
Send them both to the back of the grid.
graniteharbor502 said:There actually isn't a specific rule stating exactly how many seconds must elapse between the first and last cars arriving on the grid. There is only one regulation, though it is subject to very broad interpretation. It states:
During the formation lap practice starts are forbidden and the formation must be kept as tight as possible.
Sam Clark75 said:Racing without the dirty moves, the brainless officiating, the endless whining—and let's be real, the constant excuses from Wolff and Horner about how "one side just has a massive advantage."
Just shut up, drive the damn car, and get on with it.
shadowmarlin22 said:Hmmmm, interesting. That whole thing about the seconds—I think I picked that up from the last race, back when everyone was complaining about how slow the formation lap was being handled.
Ashley Ramirez4 said:Man, Mercedes is basically chasing Ferrari's tail when things go south
It feels like Merc is hitting a wall with their engine and chassis design whenever they try to push this hard.
Both of them end up at the back of the grid—Max because of some legal nonsense and Luja because he played dirty.
stormybadger8 said:Checking out the Sprint from Lewis Hamilton's onboard, and man, I spotted something pretty wild right at the start...
Lewis is basically playing snail during the formation lap—this shot is actually kind of hilarious...
He pulls into his spot on the grid, and boom, the start kicks off within three seconds...
Honestly, it’s no wonder four cars got wiped out before the first turn, and he nearly rear-ended Lance Stroll during braking...
Is this even legal? 🤔 He practically barely stopped on his grid slot before he was already rolling...
Everyone else was busy warming up their tires, especially the guys at the front, while he just barely tapped the brakes long enough to look like he was actually stationary instead of already moving...😁
cosmicmoose2 said:The only thing that really bugs me about this whole mess is how people are trying to justify Max’s wild driving just because he was fighting a faster car from a direct title rival.
Look, if that car is so much faster that you can't defend yourself without putting everyone at risk... then you just have to let them pass. Period. You don't get a free pass to drive like a maniac just because your car is slow.
Lewis overtaking Norris right at the end of the sprint was a perfect example of late braking where the driver actually keeps the car on the track.
But Max? Yesterday, he braked late on purpose just so his line would go wide off the track—basically saying "whatever happens, happens." He knew exactly what he was doing, braking late while knowing Lewis was right there on his right side.
So, in my book, there's absolutely no excuse for both of them ending up off the track.
ruggedmaker99 said:Look, whether you love him or (more often😁) not
, it would be a stretch to say that the "gangsta" Lewis isn't an incredibly fast Formula 1 driver.
You’d have to be a complete moron to even attempt that argument.
Some drivers might be more likable than others, but I don't root for anyone from this current crop of talent;
ever since Jacques Villeneuve retired... it’s been easy. I truly believe I’m impartial.
Even back then, I couldn't bring myself to spout that "Schumacher has no clue" nonsense that one friend of mine kept blaring about.
A man has to show respect where respect is due.
Now, if we’re talking about the personalities of both Schumacher and Lewis...
well, many legends are built that way.
It’s just part of the game—think Vettel, Alonso... or how Senna was in his prime?
He’d act like a total diva the second someone didn't give him the racing line. 🤦😁
gentlecobra23 said:The only decent, moral call NASCAR could make here would be to disqualify Verstappen and slap Mercedes-Benz with a $10,000 fine. If anything else happens... I'll be genuinely shocked...
graniteharbor502 said:There actually isn't a specific rule stating exactly how many seconds must elapse between the first and last cars arriving on the grid. There is only one regulation, though it is subject to very broad interpretation. It states:
During the formation lap practice starts are forbidden and the formation must be kept as tight as possible.
Elizabeth Adams said:Bravo, finally someone using their brain.
Douglas Roberts49 said:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkAo...annel=FORMULA1
There was something different about him when he was behind the wheel at Ferrari... honestly—isn't it better to crash out spectacularly than to just settle for mediocrity?
