Poll: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2021, Jeddah - Race 21

[UTmaniac]

Do you know how long it takes to change a gearbox?
Very much doubt it’s possible ‘last minute’

Do you know how to read?

I asked about when a change would be announced to those outside Red bull and FIA.

 

[CaptainRAVE]

Ouch, a 72G impact.

 

[el_dazza]

72G impact

 

[Flibster]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1467525604312600582

Full statement:

The FIA advises that incident occurred during the FIA Formula 2 Feature Race start today, 05/12/21, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, involving car #10, Théo Pourchaire, and car #14, Enzo Fittipaldi.

The drivers were immediately attended to by emergency and medical crews. The drivers were conscious and extricated by the attending medical crews. Both have been transferred by ambulance and helicopter to King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah.

 

[Shadowness]

Not much of a fan of F1 these days but I'm tempted to by a pass just to watch this race. Looks like it'll be complete carnage!

 

[Flibster]

Ouch, a 72G impact.

Sounds like attempted murder to me...



[edit] Sorry, he's not a Red Bull Junior, he's a Ferrari Academy driver.

 

[Deleted member 651465]

Not much of a fan of F1 these days but I'm tempted to by a pass just to watch this race. Looks like it'll be complete carnage!

That's a pretty sick attitude really. I hope there's no carnage, at these speeds it could be deadly.

 

[this_is_gav]

Let’s examine his potential 8th place start…

[..]

The safe bet would be to take the penalty and guarantee a finish, because on paper those in front pose almost no challenge. A p3 finish at minimum isn’t bad considering there would be no doubts with a new gearbox.

Judging by all three F2 races you certainly wouldn't want to be starting in the middle of the pack here if you can avoid it.

You've got a valid point, but we'll only know after the race (actually only after Abu Dhabi, as he'll have to use this gearbox there too). If Verstappen started eighth then, assuming it's a straightforward race (big ask based on the F2 feature race cluster****) Hamilton would have had a points lead going to Abu Dhabi. From third they might be able to interfere with Hamilton's race if he can jump Bottas at some point.

I guess Red Bull have to have faith in the limited checks they can do at the track.

 

[Kenai]

This is going to be a complete lottery, could quite realistically see results anywhere from Max sealing the title to Lewis taking a substantial point lead to Abu Dhabi.

 

[Steampunk]

FIA always talking about safety, then they take the money and race at a track that's obviously not fit for purpose due to how many accidents there are.

 

[MooMoo444]

Red Bull probably praying the race is cancelled or something.

 

[this_is_gav]

This is going to be a complete lottery, could quite realistically see results anywhere from Max sealing the title to Lewis taking a substantial point lead to Abu Dhabi.

We'll see. The pace is obviously much slower when you load them with fuel and they have to protect tyres. Most are expecting safety cars, but equally it could be Valencia 2009.

 

[Flibster]

Anyone else think Sir Frank would have hated the minutes silence? A minute's noisy engine revving and cheering a bit more his style.

 

[MagicBoy]

Such a filthy noise that Aston produces.

GT3 version is even more filthy in person.

 

[englishpremier]

They’re still struggling to remove the cars. Bodes well doesn’t it. Money over common sense.

I don't understand why they don't have paid Marshalls rather than relying on volunteers. Money a bit too tight?

Yeah, I feel this could be a memorable race, for all the wrong reasons

Which should make it an interesting watch then, unless you are talking about serious injuries rather than just SC and red flags and controversy for non-serious things.

That's a pretty sick attitude really. I hope there's no carnage, at these speeds it could be deadly.

I don't know, that is what got me into F1 when I was kid around 10-11 years old. Loved seeing the pile ups at the start and drivers running back to get in the spare cars.

 

[Psycho Ned]

FIA always talking about safety, then they take the money and race at a track that's obviously not fit for purpose due to how many accidents there are.

They'll have a 'we race as one' message on in a minute whilst stood in a country that'll flog you for being gay!

Money trumps all.

 

[Freakbro]

After seeing what happened with the F2, we're not going to get a full race today are we...

 

[englishpremier]

They'll have a 'we race as one' message on in a minute whilst stood in a country that'll flog you for being gay!

Money trumps all.

We are watching it though, so entertainment obviously trumps the politics too.

 

[Shadowness]

That's a pretty sick attitude really. I hope there's no carnage, at these speeds it could be deadly.

I just meant the race in general. Jesus lighten up!

 

[Kanpai]

In many ways it feels like this race will decide the fate of the title