I saw the race late last night, but obviously keen to read everyone's thoughts this morning.
They really should have red flagged the race. Anyone who’s watched F1 will know that it takes ages to remove a car and let back markers through.
Agreed. If you must 'let them race', let them do it on a relatively level playing field.
I wanted Max and RB to win; it’s been such a great season after so many dull ones, but this really ruined it; I feel for Lewis.
Agreed. I feel a little like I've been robbed of something great. Whilst I was pulling for Lewis, I'm not a huge Lewis fan. I think I have massive respect for Max's ability, just look at those laps in the last two races Q3. Sooo fast. To me Lewis was the faster car and as even Max said, he got lucky and that was the difference yesterday, which is a massive shame after the battle all year.
He left the door the wide open, and Max took the line.
He did, but don't forget the door is not on the line for the fastest way through a corner. The door is very off the line. The door is the fastest way to the apex, but then very slow out of the apex and down the track. I personally don't believe there's much skill in diving to the apex and slamming the breaks on, claiming to now have the lead any those on the faster line need to just get out of the way.
I’m surprised Lewis left the door open on that final lap. Giving max the opportunity to go down the inside was crazy, at least if he’d covered the inside he could have tried to force him wide in defence. I guess he knew the the writing was on the wall.
Lewis has done this a few times this year. Even earlier in the race with Perez, the first pass he then left the door open and Perez did a great job of taking it back. The second time, Lewis closed the door and kept a fast enough line to defend his lead.
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