He was at the back, way behind the next driver, his car was damaged, and he was thinking about saving the engine for the next race. the team told him he could still get points, and you saw what happened after that.No actually, he never once said to park it because he was at the back
May whinge and moan, but never done that
He was at the back, way behind the next driver, his car was damaged, and he was thinking about saving the engine for the next race. the team told him he could still get points, and you saw what happened after that.
I think it was more thinking ahead than anything else. His tone was full of disappointment, naturally, but a sensible option for the team to consider imho.
After the first race optimism I'm actually a bit disappointed. Have we had a race since then where there has been a concerted challenge at the top - Verstappen 3 dnfs, leclerc 2 dnfs and 1 nursing the car home? For all the talk of competitive racing winning margins of top teams still hugely clear of the rest. Red Bull new Mercedes where their car atm is way clear of the pack.
Did we know what was being said between driver and team back then?Never heard that from the likes of Senna and Schumacher
Yea kudos to Lewis, fantastic drive
Showed his childish side again though, asking to retire after 2 laps cus he was at the back.
Its that stuff that makes people dislike him
a few good young drivers that could compete with the right car. Think Norris could be right up there for example. Leclerc can drive (apart from the one occasion) his car has let him down - well in control yesterday until it blew up.George really is showing how good he is.
I had my doubts about him from the times he was in a good position at Williams then seemed to throw it off the road under pressure, but he really seems the real deal, very impressed
I think Norris gets the Merc seat alongside Russell when Lewis steps away after this / next season. He drove well yesterday considering how poorly he was all weekend.a few good young drivers that could compete with the right car. Think Norris could be right up there for example. Leclerc can drive (apart from the one occasion) his car has let him down - well in control yesterday until it blew up.
After the first race optimism I'm actually a bit disappointed. Have we had a race since then where there has been a concerted challenge at the top - Verstappen 3 dnfs, leclerc 2 dnfs and 1 nursing the car home? For all the talk of competitive racing winning margins of top teams still hugely clear of the rest. Red Bull new Mercedes where their car atm is way clear of the pack.
Well known Senna was one of the most childish, petulent drivers out there though, isn't it, so would hardly be a shock if he was moaning away. How about Lauda retiring because it was a bit wet? And yes, I know it's a fecetious example that, but it's not exactly uncommon for drivers to back out when they feel it's not the best use of their energies.Did we know what was being said between driver and team back then?
nice view, but not sure you can back it up as fact
Well known Senna was one of the most childish, petulent drivers out there though, isn't it, so would hardly be a shock if he was moaning away. How about Lauda retiring because it was a bit wet? And yes, I know it's a fecetious example that, but it's not exactly uncommon for drivers to back out when they feel it's not the best use of their energies.
Not really an argument you can use in f1 against one driver really - they're all self-centred knobs, it's why they are where they are!
Missing the point somewhat, even though I flagged up the point.Lauda is massively understandable being as he was burnt into a roast potato 3 months previous, ad on a track like Fuji was then, with actual rivers flowing down it I don't anyone can blame him considering he cheated death a matter of months before that
Missing the point somewhat, even though I flagged up the point.
They're all understandable. It's pretty bloody stupid to think one driver moans away in a self-centred way while the others are all hardworking team spirited members. Verstappen comes across as a spoilt man-child who would be sacked from any other business and, probably will be if he loses his pace and doesn't mellow.
The only difference is some hide it better from a public view.
But he did the team thing! He suggested it might be worthwhile retiring the car, they said no, he said alright and drove his nuts off.I just find the Lewis stance of 'were a team 'still we rise' etc is all well and good, but when his backs against the wall or it goes to shit he's the first to basically say 'the teams fucked it' or 'I may aswell park it because I'm at the back'
But he did the team thing! He suggested it might be worthwhile retiring the car, they said no, he said alright and drove his nuts off.
That's the very essence of teamwork!
A lot to do with media coverage and social media differences.Missing the point somewhat, even though I flagged up the point.
They're all understandable. It's pretty bloody stupid to think one driver moans away in a self-centred way while the others are all hardworking team spirited members. Verstappen comes across as a spoilt man-child who would be sacked from any other business and, probably will be if he loses his pace and doesn't mellow.
The only difference is some hide it better from a public view.
Most drivers from comfortable backgrounds at least - a significant percentage from very affluent backgrounds. Plus those that have their seats because they bring in substantial sponsorship/backing.Hamilton is considered woke and his skin colour and background doesn’t fit this elitist circus
That’s not an accusation at people on here but let’s be honest his face literally doesn’t fit
Hamilton is considered woke and his skin colour and background doesn’t fit this elitist circus
That’s not an accusation at people on here but let’s be honest his face literally doesn’t fit
Any chance this year Monaco isn't a snoozefest? Even threat of rain seems to have passed
Part of it is risk and luck anyway isn't it - a random driver coming through because they picked the right tyre as everyone else didn't.Race control have absolutely botched this. They're going to force everyone to start on extreme wets in conditions that are intermediate tyres.
Part of it is risk and luck anyway isn't it - a random driver coming through because they picked the right tyre as everyone else didn't.
Where's the chance? The drama? What's the point of all this other than to destroy the fun, which is the unpredictability!
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