F1 2021

[Limejuice]

That Turn 15 is shaping up to become the new 'Wall Of Champions'.

Anyone fancy a guess on safety cars and red flags for the race?

I'll go for two safety cars and one red flag.

Two safeties and a red.

I claim my prize now (before any more incidents).

 

[1%er]

Rolling start would help Red Bull, standing start would be best for Mercedes, interesting times

 

[MrCurry]

Two safeties and a red.

I claim my prize now (before any more incidents).

Outstanding work!!

 

[Limejuice]

Race restarts in about 10 minutes.

I think I'll have a can of Ruby Hobgoblin.

And maybe some cheese on a cracker.

Tell me if anything happens.

 

[Limejuice]

Outstanding work!!

First time I've been even close since Damon Hill won the Driver's Championship.

 

[1%er]

Vettel could still play a big part if they have a standing start

 

[MrCurry]

I suppose we will hear the usual story from Pirelli about debris damage, as they can never bring themselves to admit their tyres aren’t strong enough.

 

[Limejuice]

Yes, standing start restart.

 

[1%er]

Come on Lewis you need to win this

 

[1%er]

Come on Yuki keep your head and try to finish 6th ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

 

[Ax^]

Go seb Go


would do wonder for his confidance

 

[cybershot]

I thought the safety car was meant to be an Aston Martin now.

 

[Ax^]

alternates over the year

 

[Ax^]

Hamilton ffs

 

[Limejuice]

Hammy!!!

 

[1%er]

Oh Lewis

 

[D'wards]

Flipping ada!

 

[Lord Camomile]

Hamilton ffs

When you posted this the radio had just said "Hamilton leads the grand prix!" so was left thinking "oh dear, sounds like that's not going to last..."

 

[spitfire]

Holy shit Lewis.

 

[Limejuice]

How many movements are there in the Mexico national anthem?

 

[dessiato]

How many movements are there in the Mexico national anthem?

Bloody loads of them.

 

[beesonthewhatnow]

Well, that was weird.

 

[Epico]

A bit different to that snoozefest in Monaco!

 

[Limejuice]

Well, that was weird.

In a good way.

 

[beesonthewhatnow]

In a good way.

Unless your name is Lewis Hamilton

 

[MrCurry]

Unless your name is Lewis Hamilton

A bad result for Lewis, but at least Max was out too. Is it me, or does Lewis seem to not be sustaining the pressure of the championship fight too well this year? A few times it’s seemed like things are getting to him.

 

[dessiato]

A bad result for Lewis, but at least Max was out too. Is it me, or does Lewis seem to not be sustaining the pressure of the championship fight too well this year? A few times it’s seemed like things are getting to him.

I think he is great when he is top dog, but cannot take the pressure of being number 2. His irritation at everyone and everything seems to confirm this.

 

[Epico]

Pleased for Perez, Vettel and Gasly!

Apparently the last time none of Hamilton, Bottas or Verstappen scored a point was Japan 2013!

 

[spitfire]

Debris.

Pirelli say debris likely cause of Stroll and Verstappen crashes, as they reveal cut found in Hamilton tyre | Formula 1®

A pair of high-speed crashes for Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll and race leader Max Verstappen – from which both drivers emerged unharmed – turned the 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix on its head. But with both drivers appearing to have suffered left-rear punctures, Pirelli boss Mario Isola told media...

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And Lewis suffering from fat fingers.

Hamilton explains switch issue that led to him dropping from P2 to P15 at crucial Azerbaijan GP restart | Formula 1®

Lewis Hamilton was looking good for second place in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the very least as he lined up in that position on the grid for the Lap 50 restart – before he locked up at Turn 1 and sailed past race leader Sergio Perez down an escape road and out of the points entirely.

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[1%er]

Team principal Simon Roberts to leave Williams​

Simon Roberts will stand down as Williams team principal following an internal restructure that will result in CEO Jost Capito taking over the role. A team statement on Tuesday said the move is part of streamlining exercise aimed at moving Williams back to the front of the grid. Roberts joined the team from McLaren in June, 2020 as managing director and became acting team principal in September when former deputy team principal, Claire Williams, and the Williams family sold the team to Dorilton Capital.

He was promoted to team principal in December last year when Capito joined as CEO. The restructure will also see Francois-Xavier Demaison, who joined as technical director from Volkswagen earlier this year, take accountability for trackside and engineering.
"Simon has played an integral role in managing the transition over the last 12 months and I would like to thank him for his great contribution during that time," Capito said. Roberts added: "It has been a pleasure to take on the role of team principal following the departure of the Williams family from the sport. However, with the transition well underway I am looking forward to a new challenge and wish everyone in the team well for the future."