[Bartledoo]

I just came here to say the was f’ing inspiring the way Max went for it on that lap. Was a legendary level of try hard. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen anything like it.

[minn19]

Originally Posted by Bubbles

Team affinity aside, any F1 fan appreciates how Max placed the car in spots not traveled by mere mortals.

He actually placed the car in a spot on the track where the wall dipped in. Amazing stuff and likely where his left front got cooked.

It was the definition of desperation and he got lucky he didn’t crash before the last corner. He was overdriving the car everywhere which resulted in cooking his tire(s). I know what you and others will say that he had nothing to lose but he has everything to lose WDC wise if he damaged his gearbox or PU.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Bartledoo

I just came here to say the was f’ing inspiring the way Max went for it on that lap. Was a legendary level of try hard. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen anything like it.

Totally agree and the comparison with Senna as posted before is ever more true.
Let's hope his gearbox is serviceable for the race..

[Bartledoo]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Totally agree and the comparison with Senna as posted before is ever more true.
Let's hope his gearbox is serviceable for the race..

Yea, and that fabled Senna lap…if only we could see it :-/

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by F87source

Right because it suits your narrative best.

Either way this is way off topic, and I don't care anymore. I just want to see the race tomorrow.

So many posts from you f87 and many not even on F1 wow, tell you what let's give it a rest between ourselves for today and we'll speak tomorrow on the happenings at Saudi today
Cheers.

[F87source]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

So many posts from you f87 and many not even on F1 wow, tell you what let's give it a rest between ourselves for today and we'll speak tomorrow on the happenings at Saudi today
Cheers.

Unfortunately things did go off topic

Yeah see you tomorrow after the gp, hope it is good, and hope no one gets hurt if they crash - because this is a super risky track with all the concrete walls and not much run off.

[M5Rick]

It's unbelievable that Max got a 5 place grid penalty in the last race because of an error on the part of the yellow flag warning marshals with no warning on his cockpit dashboard and flag waved feebly behind the armco yet Ham gets off both double flag warning and dangerous driving penalties impeding Mazepin given the warning from pit. WTF!
This is wrong big time and RB need to take some action on this.

[F87source]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

It's unbelievable that Max got a 5 place grid penalty in the last race because of an error on the part of the yellow flag warning marshals with no warning on his cockpit dashboard and flag waved feebly behind the armco yet Ham gets off both double flag warning and dangerous driving penalties impeding Mazepin given the warning from pit. WTF!
This is wrong big time and RB need to take some action on this.

Apparently this time it was a mistake and the yellow flag should not have been going off and had only been triggered for a second. Redbull have also not appealed as per the fia and the deadline for said appeal has passed:https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/d...ppeal/6850870/

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Well ..Some are having (some) brains but lack of b@lls ..That's why they aren't moving...

BTW : In this thread as well !

Look at this my friend,Hamo's team have a sponsor who supplied the cladding to a high rise block where dozens of people died in a fire spread quickly by the highly inflammable cladding.
https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/10050...d-with-it.html

[M5Rick]

Apparently Mercedes are unsure why Max is so quick, driving and talent are the answer Wolf (I thought it was obvious

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Bubbles

Split screen with Nando and Dannyboy.

Shaving walls..

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Totally agree and the comparison with Senna as posted before is ever more true.
Let's hope his gearbox is serviceable for the race..

MAX's gearbox is fine for the race

#UnLeashTheLion

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Bartledoo

I just came here to say the was f’ing inspiring the way Max went for it on that lap. Was a legendary level of try hard. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen anything like it.

THIS !!!

[rcracin]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

MAX's gearbox is fine for the race

#UnLeashTheLion

Here’s hoping it fails

[Killed by Death]

Can't watch it live

Wife wants to go for a hike in the mountains before it gets too cold.

Happy wife, happy life!!!

[FormulaMMM]

Originally Posted by Bubbles

Team affinity aside, any F1 fan appreciates how Max placed the car in spots not traveled by mere mortals.

He actually placed the car in a spot on the track where the wall dipped in. Amazing stuff and likely where his left front got cooked.

This was an unreal, The Matrix type driving moment if I've ever seen one. Still can't believe he missed the barriers.

Watching it live I wondered if it was Max achieving absolute limit performance on the exit of T2. Purple sector 1 seemed to confirm it might have been.

In reality, not even close. It was a limit recovery, Max salvaging every bit of momentum and desperately getting back to throttle after running well wide of apex T2. (Not unlike the final corner scenario.)

I don't think VER's tires were quite ready to go. He was slower through the brake zone into T1, down about 5 kph to HAM apex T1. I think sensing this VER jumped on the throttle between turns 1 & 2 -- a much bigger punt than HAM gives -- which causes VER to run wide of apex T2 and set up The Matrix moment.

Side by side shot with HAM's pole lap, this is the view at the start of the next curbing after T2. All in all, believe Max lost about 4 tenths in turns 1 & 2.



And so to go purple in sector 1, Max recovered 4 or 5 tenths after this, which is unthinkable. The whole lap was a mix of absolute limit and over the limit driving. Something between virtuoso and reckless.

Meanwhile, HAM brilliantly steadied his way to pole. As usual, just enough to best BOT, but not too much risk.

Perfect contrast between driver mindsets and approaches.

I think HAM's approach wins WDC 6 out of 10 times, but it's abundantly clear we don't have this title fight if the Red Bull is driven similarly. Love or hate him and his approach, it's principally Max who has made this a season for the ages.

WHAT A SEASON.

[GuidoK]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

Wife wants to go for a hike in the mountains before it gets too cold.

Can't you fake a sprained ankle or so?

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by rcracin

Here’s hoping it fails

Of course ...You guys are afraid for a 'MAXICO !

You can bet on it...

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

Can't watch it live

Wife wants to go for a hike in the mountains before it gets too cold.

Happy wife, happy life!!!

Smartphone my friend , and stream the race live

Advice : Keep an eye what's in front of you ...
BTW : How's the wound on your head ?

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

So many posts from you f87 and many not even on F1 wow, tell you what let's give it a rest between ourselves for today and we'll speak tomorrow on the happenings at Saudi today
Cheers.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by GuidoK

Can't you fake a sprained ankle or so?

Headache like women do...

[Blindside_137]

Some major accidents in F2.