Poll: Official 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Thread - Baku City Circuit - Race 17/24

[rp2000]

How was Leclerc unlucky, the guy got mugged by Piastri after the pitstops.

Also pretty pathetic dig at Lewis. No **** Sherlock, he was always going to get beat by the drivers you mentioned seeing as he started from the pitlane

Calm down.

Drivers I like beat a driver a don't like. Hence I gave the race a good rating! I don't really get involved in all the other stuff.


rp2000

 

[AlphariusOmegan]

Piastri does seem a little like the new Mansell in interviews.

But on the plus side, no brummie accent.

And currently no overgrown catapillar on the top lip

 

[Mad_Jay]

First all F2 champion podium in an F1 race.

Also the first time this year Lando has gained positions on the first lap

 

[Mr Jack]

Boring... Very talented driver and an amazing prospect for the future, but still boring.

I find Oscar's dry, understated sense of humour really quite enjoyable. I don't think he's boring at all.

 

[Mr Jack]

Ocon, Verstappen Gasly and Hulkenberg all summoned to stewards for Virtual Safety Car infringements.

Verstappen's, and possibly the others, seem to be because he overtook several drivers after the race finished. It would be kind of amazing if that cost him points.

 

[jaybee]

Verstappen's, and possibly the others, seem to be because he overtook several drivers after the race finished. It would be kind of amazing if that cost him points.

Do the rules state to maintain formation right the way back to the pits for safety if still under virtual safety maybe? Perhaps that is the breach. That would be harsh but rules are rules. Unless you make them up of course, which has also happened

 

[Emlyn_Dewar]

Gutted I had to miss this race. But had a dinner to attend. Seems like I missed a solid race.
Maybe time for McLaren to start backing the right driver?

 

[alchal]

Anyone else think perez has a secret McLaren contract or something?

McLaren surely have the constructors in the bag now.....

 

[Mr Jack]

Do the rules state to maintain formation right the way back to the pits for safety if still under virtual safety maybe? Perhaps that is the breach.

The rules don't distinguish during and after the race in this case.

 

[Feek]

Perez and Sainz considered a racing incident.

 

[Bounce]

Perez and Sainz considered a racing incident.

I’d say that’s spot on.

 

[andy_mk3]

Seems a sensible outcome. Perez could have done much more to avoid it but there was no malice involved on either side.

 

[Jono8]

I think Perez was more to blame. He seemed to move more than Sainz and he was the car behind..

Sainz did move a bit too though, so I think a racing incident is the best thing to put it down too.

Pretty amateurish though, and did make me laugh a bit.

Edit: actually think Perez didn't seem to move much or at all so really a massive racing incident and Sainz should use his mirrors.

 

[AlphariusOmegan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1835319095819993508

The overhead view contradicts the statement that perez moved, he follows the straight white line sainz just comes out of the corner wider and pointing slightly into the track so he moves away from the track edge without turning the steering wheel

 

[Jono8]

Alonso beats Hamilton.
Russell beats Hamilton.
Leclerc beats Hamilton.

Strange to derive enjoyment from that in this race, considering Hamilton started from the pit lane on a track that pretty much only has one overtaking spot.

 

[Jono8]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1835319095819993508

The overhead view contradicts the statement that perez moved, he follows the straight white line sainz just comes out of the corner wider and pointing slightly into the track so he moves away from the track edge without turning the steering wheel

Actually I think you are right. I'll edit my comment.

Still think it's a racing incident though and both could have done with more awareness.

Sainz got greedy with the look around the outside of Perez. He'd have likely finished 3rd or even had another go at Leclerc next lap of he hadn't done that.

 

[alchal]

Strange to derive enjoyment from that in this race, considering Hamilton started from the pit lane on a track that pretty much only has one overtaking spot.

Haters got to hate apparently.

 

[AlphariusOmegan]

Actually I think you are right. I'll edit my comment.

Still think it's a racing incident though and both could have done with more awareness.

Sainz got greedy with the look around the outside of Perez. He'd have likely finished 3rd or even had another go at Leclerc next lap of he hadn't done that.

i agree, racing incident with slightly more towards sainz than perez 60/40, just a shame perez did so well only to have this happen right at the end

 

[Mesai]

McLaren seem to be pushing the flex limit on both front and rear wings. Surprised (not really) that the FIA aren’t doing anything.

They have their own mini DRS.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1835312024638673019

 

[RavenXXX2]

Made me chuckle.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1835312250657091890

https://twitter.com/x/status/1835318969768595491