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14 Nov 2022 07:03:17
Well if there was ever any doubting Max's true colours, failing to give Perez the place back when it didn't matter one ounce to him sums him up perfectly. What an absolute tool.
On the positive side, was a very good race and give me hope we could have a three way team battle for the title next year. Fingers crossed atleast
1.) 14 Nov 2022 13:38:03
Yesterday showed Max for what he really is. A selfish, spiteful child.
Frankly given everything Checo has done for Max whatever hardon Max still has about presumably Monaco is a joke. As a two time world champion he should be beyond pettiness like that.
This is the attitude and behaviour Red Bull and Horner have allowed and enabled though so it’s their own fault.
Also - Max freely admitting he kept his foot in anyway knowing he was going to crash with Lewis. Yeah okay sure - that’s completely normal.
16 Dec 2021 11:35:11
So merc drop the protest and appeal.
Honestly I'm not that surprised, not that I particularly like max but whoever ended up with the title is always going to have it tainted by this mess now and that's not fair on either driver.
Let's hope the review promised by the FIA brings the needed clarity, I would imagine masi will be replaced, ultimately it was his terrible decision, and not his first either
05 Dec 2021 20:01:05
Wow. Unpick that mess ED ????. what a crazy race and again some bizarre decisions.
I get he's entertaining and quick but some one surely has to tell max he can't drive with a I win or we crash style
{Ed001's Note - except the FIA will back him as he brings in crowds.}
22 Nov 2021 11:47:43
Pleasing that we are heading for a down to the wire title fight but what a moral mess F1 is in.
I hate these late pens / reviews effecting the results days later but it's even worse when the wrong decision is made and the drivers all (bar 1) are left with questions.
The drivers pre race conference debacle should be enough to show masi is not the right man for the job. How can you enter a race weekend with so much confusion, that's his job to define the black and white and he has clearly failed.
On the actual decision, Suggesting the new onboard footage wasn't significant was laughable, I get not wanting to create a precedent for this kind of thing but just say that, say it was stewards choice end of, don't make this rubbish statements up like not significant when everyone can see it is. Laughable
The actual race itself turned out to be more or less a procession, a late VSC robbing us of any late entertainment.
End on a positive, great to see alonso on podium again. As big of a moaner as he was he is also a great driver
{Ed001's Note - personally I can't stick Alonso, he is tiresome with his whinging, I would much rather have seen Vettel of the ex-champs on the grid get that place.
Totally agree on the reviews, it was clear at the time that the wrong decision was made by the stewards, no one needed the onboard footage. But, once they had that, it had to be a simple case of giving a time penalty, just don't give enough to affect the result and be done with it.}
19 Apr 2021 08:57:23
Morning ED,
I have a feeling this page will be a nice get away from the ESL drama today.
Another enjoyable race and although we saw a good fight back thorough the pack from Lewis I'm slightly disappointed we didn't get to see max / Lewis wheel to wheel racing in tricky conditions instead, would of been a spectacle, edge of your seat stuff.
Do you think Russell had a point after? Bottas shouldn't of jinked to put him off? I'm on the fence as a lot of racers would of done the same I'm sure but it was incredibly dangerous given the conditions.
{Ed001's Note - I agree with you totally on the Hamilton/Verstappen thing. Though it was really the long pit stop which ended that and then he was trying too hard to make up the lost ground. Shame but it does increase the tension ahead of the next race.
I am torn on the Russell/Bottas battle. I can certainly see his point, Bottas does jink but there was still just enough space there. However, I don't get why it seems that Toto Wolff is heaping all the blame on Russell for trying an overtake there on the damp. Plenty of safe overtakes had taken place there, no one else jinked and put anybody on the grass though. So why is it Russell's fault for actually doing his job and racing? Surely the fault lies with Bottas for being so incredibly slow (and bad at his job) that he was in a position to be overtaken by a Williams? That is if anyone is to blame. Then to stick up the middle finger to Russell when he came over to speak to him is just being a dick for the sake of it. Personally, if I was Wolff or Williams, I would be disappointed in Russell if he had not tried to pass, it is what he is paid to do after all. The questions should all be asked of Bottas for being in a position to be overtaken and then jinking on the fastest part of the course. So yes, I do think Russell has a point, but, on balance, I think he has to accept he did make a mistake and panic because of who it was and believed Bottas was going to deliberately drive him off the road as they are rivals. Clearly not friendly rivals either.}
1.) 19 Apr 2021 20:41:05
I do think the war is all in Russell's head
Yes he's coming for that seat, but does he honestly think valtteri cares? He's in selfish mode as he's said before and is focusing on his own failings like being overtaken by a Williams, doesn't matter that it's Russell if it was latifi he'd be equally ashamed.
2.) 20 Apr 2021 10:53:30
I wouldn't blame Bottas, I don't think any driver would deliberately push another person off road out of spite. I think that last about Bottas driving differently if it was another driver is all in Russell's head.
What we certainly know is he did leave enough space, slight movement from Bottas hot Russell spooked and made a mistake.
What I'm wondering is would Hamilton or Verstappen or prime Alonso go for that overtake in those wet conditions? Would they have pulled out and waited for the next lap?
I think in the wet the risk far outweighed the reward.
Then again no matter what the condition Mercedes should not be battling Williams for 9th.
{Ed001's Note - the whole race was wet and every overtake happened there. I think the whole issue is Russell got spooked but he should 100% go for the pass or not bother racing.
What I most have a problem with is the guy running Mercedes telling a Williams driver that he should not overtake a Mercedes and the Williams driver saying 'yeah sorry boss my fault won't happen again'. Talk about massive conflict of interest.}
3.) 20 Apr 2021 10:53:30
I wouldn't blame Bottas, I don't think any driver would deliberately push another person off road out of spite. I think that last about Bottas driving differently if it was another driver is all in Russell's head.
What we certainly know is he did leave enough space, slight movement from Bottas hot Russell spooked and made a mistake.
What I'm wondering is would Hamilton or Verstappen or prime Alonso go for that overtake in those wet conditions? Would they have pulled out and waited for the next lap?
I think in the wet the risk far outweighed the reward.
Then again no matter what the condition Mercedes should not be battling Williams for 9th.
{Ed001's Note - the whole race was wet and every overtake happened there. I think the whole issue is Russell got spooked but he should 100% go for the pass or not bother racing.
What I most have a problem with is the guy running Mercedes telling a Williams driver that he should not overtake a Mercedes and the Williams driver saying 'yeah sorry boss my fault won't happen again'. Talk about massive conflict of interest.}
4.) 20 Apr 2021 12:16:22
I didn't know Russell apologised. Probably has to tow the line considering Toto is the one who decides his future with Mercedes.
{Ed001's Note - exactly. That shouldn't be happening as it means next time he will meekly follow even if there is an overtake there, rather than end up risking his career.}
5.) 20 Apr 2021 20:44:05
“If you no longer go for a gap that exists, you are no longer a racing driver. â€.
{Ed001's Note - exactly!}
6.) 20 Apr 2021 20:44:05
“If you no longer go for a gap that exists, you are no longer a racing driver. â€.
{Ed001's Note - exactly!}
12 Dec 2021 18:44:44
I wouldn’t be surprised to see a merc boycott of next year or even total removal from the sport if the result stands…
FIA have messed this right up, it’s not RB or Max’s fault either it’s just totally inept running and expecting constructors to remain in championship where you are basically going to bend the rules to your will isn’t exactly enticing.
26 Sep 2021 15:13:19
Is bottas little more than a fast moving chicane?
Truly awful in wheel you wheel racing.
{Ed001's Note - he is embarrassing. You know full well that if Russell was behind the wheel of that car he would not have let Max saunter past without a fight.}
20 Jun 2021 17:02:06
Yeh some poor merc calls today.
Great drive by Norris and Max but I do question why he wasn’t penalised on open lap for missing turn 1 and not going through the mini chicane on re entry. felt a bit like we can’t do that it will ruin the race call from the FIA.
First entertaining France GP in a long time though. Qudos.
10 Jun 2019 10:42:49
Yeh I’d agree with that.
I thought Vettel’s comments about those sort of decisions drive fans away was misplaced - actually controversy makes for great entertainment and media hysteria, if anything the race was boring without it.
{Ed001's Note - spot on mate. The race was dire and this was hyped up to give it interest.}
13 May 2019 17:17:54
You are probably right Ed, what a shame as LEC is clearly talented.
What I think is good to see is McLaren seemingly showing signs of recovery with Norris showing well, bar the mistake at the weekend, but he is a rookie so you can let him off perhaps.
You have to wonder why Russell was placed in Williams though? Seems rather pointless and potentially career damaging.
{Ed001's Note - I am glad to see McLaren doing well. I like the look of their cars. Norris is doing well as Sainz is a decent driver and he is comparing well with him.
Williams really need to bite the bullet and hand over from Clare Williams. She just doesn't seem to have it. I don't know why as she seems highly intelligent and must know the industry from all the years growing up in it. Some people just aren't suited though.}
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