Well that was a suprise. Front row lockout for Mercs. One of the longest runs on the calender down to turn one so Pole Position isnt always best place to be.
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Wouldn't be surprised to see a bump/spin while they fight it out.
What I don't know is why everyone keeps saying that, why everyone feels the need to act as if Lewis or Mercedes are somehow underdogs. They're not. They have a reputation for turning up in qualifying. It's also clear the Mercs have been faster with the latest upgrades. It's close and that's what makes this season exciting but there's no reason to call the reigning champions underdogs.
With the amount of projection in this post you should consider opening your own cinema!
And there’s no reason to constantly act like Max is some kind of underdog in a slower car, either. Which is precisely why I said why I said. At this stage anyone who wastes time talking about which car is faster or not is doing precisely that - wasting time. Hence, I don’t get your post. It wasn’t provoked, it wasn’t a response to a quote. It’s just a subliminal way of trying to effectively say one driver is better or worse than another.
Anyway, I don’t want to get bogged into a debate on this. Like I said in my other post, I think the cars are consistent enough that it’s a non factor and whoever wins will be the winner because they’re the best driver of the year. Whether that is Max or Lewis.
I'm not saying that at all. And I might not have quoted anyone, but people on here are constantly saying the Red Bull is faster and Max is nailed on to be champion. Agree with the last bit.
Perhaps I don't understand your post fully, but I think you may be misinterpreting my post. I'm not saying the Merc is faster than the Red Bull. I'm saying the upgrades made it a faster car than it was. Which they had to do considering at that point it did look like the RB was faster for a few races. Wish I could open my own cinema though
Pretty much this. Very unexpected quali result, but it’s definitely not over at all. Just another twist in an incredible season. Listening to the F1 media over the last couple of weeks, you’d believe that anything other than a Red Bull 1/2 here would be almost impossible. Just goes to show…
Don’t think Max was on for pole even without the clusterf*ck ahead of him. I do feel RB were a bit guilty of trying to manufacture the perfect scenario for Max/Checo to get 1/2 though. Max usually has a quicker out lap than most; feel like the sequencing can’t have helped him much.
Brilliant lap by Bottas though. He actually looked a touch emotional about how good his first Q3 lap was.
Can’t wait for the race tomorrow. Could be epic.
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But the Red Bull is faster than the Mercedes, right? Hamilton is the underdog, Verstappen is nailed on to be champion, right?
It's only qualifying, points are scored on Sunday.
Yep. But many are prone to knee jerk. Will be an interesting race
For some reason, Lewis seems to have had a lot of slower starts over the last couple of years, he definitely can’t afford one today. The first corner could be a complete mess given the long run.
He had a pretty good start in Austin!
Oh yeah of course, I was just pointing out it feels like he’s a lot of slower starts, relative to how good he is at everything else. It probably just feels that way because I focus more on him, I’m sure it’s the same for all drivers.
Really hope this is an exciting race, I'd love a shock result
Hope those saying the first corner could be messy are right
What's Mexico usually like for overtaking and excitement?
Hope those saying the first corner could be messy are right
What's Mexico usually like for overtaking and excitement?
But the Red Bull is faster than the Mercedes, right? Hamilton is the underdog, Verstappen is nailed on to be champion, right?
What is this obsession in wanting Max and RB to be the underdog. Everytime the Mercs get an advantage in practice or qualifying, you guys are in here tellings you told us so. Even did it in Austin after P1 then RB went on to dominate all weekend and suddenly went all quiet. Do you think it'll be more gratification if he wins it?
They're trying to cover their ass in case Hamilton and Mercedes pulls a championship win out of their ass
First 3 can all go off at the first corner, and Lando comes through and takes the win would be nice!
I like races when we get a completely random podium
Yep. It would be a freak result considering his starting point. But I feel Lando has earned some luck!
I would like a new gp today, lets go Lando or someone
Well that sums up half the threadBoth camps do the exact same thing here and then complain when the others do it
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I dont see any mishap at turn 1.
Bottas and Lewis will hold off Max.
I see the lead changing a few times between the 3.
Bottas and Lewis will hold off Max.
I see the lead changing a few times between the 3.
the issue is bottas will be going for the win, he won’t play team mate.
i think lewis needs to do everything he can to block max and then hope to get bottas later on
Mercedes needs Bottas, they need his points for the constructers title.
Max will be hoping Lewis and Bottas take each other out, I dont think they will.
Max will have a good toe he could shock them both and take the lead.
Lewis needs a win today I think. It’ll be a long way back for him if Max wins today
Here we go.
Agreed, Lewis also needs Bottas to hold of Max for a Merc 1, 2.
lolz
Great start by Max followed by SC
Something was bound to happen they way it was built up to the first corner.
Max is slicing them up. Champion in waiting.
Told you Max would take the lead.
Didn’t look like any fault of Bottas but that’s not happening now
Good move by Max at the start though.full safety car.
The power of the slipstream there. Maybe Hamilton can get some back off Verstappen when the safety car goes in.
What a start by Verstappen that was exciting
The pack did well to miss Bottas
The pack did well to miss Bottas
I had a feeling Max would take them both, he had the toe.Didn’t look like any fault of Bottas but that’s not happening now
penalty coming for Perez?