Verstappen already 5s ahead
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It's not really that simple is it, given that Perez has had his race nuked to steal the fastest lap from Hamilton before, and for this race had to swap his wing with Max's damaged one.
could Lewis go for the 2 stop and have the newer tyres for the last few laps
Ironic that you're rolling your eyes, considering you posted the same thing almost verbatim yesterday.
He’s too far back for that to be effective now.
Lewis needs to worry more about Perez than Max at the moment
Checo is quite close , the crowd may erupt soon.
But Bottas outscoring Perez means that currently Merc are leading the constructors championship. So for the team, Bottas is doing better than Perez.
I mean he could help Lewis win the championship, but Merc care more about the constructors, which Bottas is doing a better job than the perfect team mate Perez
Christ this is a bore now, great fans deserve a better track.
It's really not as I didn't say Max was the underdog, I actually agreed with someone yesterday who was saying the cars were about equal and it'd likely be decided by the drivers. What I did was call out everyone on here who keeps insisting on putting Hamilton and Merc in that underdog role but whatever.
needed lewis to get into the lead to have a proper race.
this is dead now, just a procession.
this is dead now, just a procession.
You say perfect team mate I presume sarcastically, but by your own logic Perez is the better team mate, as he's doing more to help Max vs getting his own (and constructor) points
Looking like the most boring race of the season this.
Do they really have to relay all the moaning over the radio
You said basically "why does everyone need to make Lewis the underdog" and the post you rolled your eyes at said basically "why does everyone need to make Max the underdog".
Embarrassingly hypocritical.
Max winning this race , means that Max has to DNF in one and Lewis win it.
Can see Max dropping 20 points in the next 5 races.
Can see Max dropping 20 points in the next 5 races.
A bit odd that Bottas can't pass Ricci
It’s dull this. Like a throwback to the last few seasons when it was Lewis just winning in this fashion. Needed Bottas and Lewis to keep Max behind them to try and make it interesting (although I don’t think max would’ve stayed behind for long with his pace)
Title race will effectively be over post Brazil, USA was a big blow for Merc.
Regular theme this season with a Merc following a Mclaren
Bottas was hit by Ricciardo. That can't really be helped.
Of course he could have braked later, but it still wasn't Bottas's fault.
If that accident didn't happen, Bottas would have been ahead of Perez more than likely.
Maybe Ricciardo is still a Red Bull driver behind the scenes. #TeamPlayer
I would get Lewis in now or Lewis may have to settle for 3rd
not really, mclaren are one of the quickest on the straights
This is dull as dishwater. The press is trying to hype the fight for the title but races like this aren't helping. This isn't the first time Botas has left a gap for Max to go through.
Fight your main opposition rather than your teammate who is in a title fight.
Red Bull sacrifice Perez at all costs, Mercedes play the nice guy.
Redbull tactically adapt and understand what is needed.
In Russia Bittas let max through straight away, perez battled like crazy with Hamilton.
That start today would be different if it was red bull they would have blocked Hamilton. Bottas has been non existent.
Although, red bull have been the best car this year and also the best team management and work. They deserve it.
They should make max change his own tyres. Make it more interesting
Yeah, definitely need to be on a turn.
Hondas have been very reliable this year haven’t they.
This feels like an attempted jinx
Checo almost in DRS range
So whose fault is it then. Bottas or the team?
Don't basically sack your driver half way through a season
Not the best timing for that Lewis stop
And Merc throw away 2nd too
FFS Mercedes the timing was a bit shite.
Mercedes in the dirty air is dreadful.
Mercedes in the dirty air is dreadful.
for 1 lap? don’t be daft
That doesn't seem to be related to what I was saying. But it seems you agree that extenuating circumstances (being hit, learning a new car, having to take your teammates damaged parts, etc) make the teammate discussion about more than just points.
Think they got away with it thanks to Perez not pitting the lap after. As soon as Leclerc was told to pit, Red Bull should have pitted Perez.
If Red Bull had jumped straight in they may have jumped him. Looks like they will go long instead
Got lucky that Leclerc and Gasly pitted immediately