Max just needs to come P2 and fastest laps and he'll win. I'd much rather be in his position
With things poised as they are, Hamilton is starting to look the favourite assuming all goes to plan, it would seem likely he'll be fastest at the last two tracks but as ever with racing - it can all turn on it's head in an instant - one botched wheel change at a pit stop, a puncture, an ill-timed safety car etc. could easily swing the balance.
Is Lando Norris a better driver than George Russell?
I think he is...
I will guarantee you that Mr Horner is never seen waving a flag or even stood at a Marshall’s post.
That's kind of happening, but with CFD and wind tunnel time. As of next year:
1st gets 70% of limit
10th gets 115% of limit
This year, 1st got 90% of limit and 10th got 112.5% of limit.
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/...t-impact-they-will.pn0sG8N4A0cjbNRbdYx8a.html
Only thing I really disliked is Red Bull ordering Gasly to let Max past, it probably didn't affect the result but it seems like an unfair advantage to effectively be running 4 cars and very unsporting. Max was on the radio saying he was stuck, Gasly is told Max isn't their race and immediately he just happens to make a mistake in the corner and then forgets to open his DRS until Max was ahead. Couldn't have made it any more obvious.
Or 'accidentally' bins it in qualifying if he's in P1.If Hamilton wins the next race then I wouldn't be supprised if Verstappen tries to take him out at the first corner with a timely lock up in the final race.
I’m pretty sure Max can still beat him.Hamilton’s got this in the bag.
Those discounting Hamilton a few races back saying it was over already… lol.
I have no doubt Lewis will be one of the first out in Q3 for the next 2 races, especially after what happened in Q3 on SaturdayOr 'accidentally' bins it in qualifying if he's in P1.
All the tin foil hats are out. If Max crashes into Lewis he'll get disqualified from drivers championship like Schumacher did after his crash on Villeneuve, can't see that happening.
The 1994 Schumacher Hill collision was dubious.
Usually they just don't put up much of a fight when attempting to pass, not this blatant and costing themselves time to make sure Red Bull can get past quickly. I guess it becomes more obvious and a problem when they are in two close championship battles.Only just noticed it? Been going on for years.. Football has ownership rules to prevent this...
u/renhero said:If the stars align in Jeddah, EVERYTHING will be to play for in Abu Dhabi.
Current Driver Standings:
Current Constructor Standings:
- VER 351.5
- HAM 343.5
- BOT 203
- PER 190
- Mercedes 546.5
- Red Bull 541.5
If the podium in Jeddah goes HAM-VER-PER, with fastest lap to Hamilton and Bottas in P9, we see the following:
- HAM 343.5 + 25 + 1 = 369.5
- VER 351.5 + 18 = 369.5
- PER 190 + 15 = 205
- BOT 203 + 2 = 205
With the stars aligning, we would see ties for 1st, 3rd and Constructors heading into Abu Dhabi. Saudi Arabia will be pretty hype for the standings, if not much else.
- Mercedes 546.5 + 26 + 2 = 574.5
- Red Bull 541.5 + 18 + 15 = 574.5
It’s been a cracking championship this year and although I’d rather Lewis won, I won’t be too sad if Max takes it.
It’s just nice to have a championship go down to the wire like this.
That depends how blatant it is and the circumstancesAll the tin foil hats are out. If Max crashes into Lewis he'll get disqualified from drivers championship like Schumacher did after his crash on Villeneuve, can't see that happening.
Nice. Although even if LH qualis first and gets away cleanly I'll still be bricking it for the durationHe's referring to the 2nd engine (the one introduced at Brazil) which has better performance. In fact, Merc have stated that the unit Lewis used for Qatar was down on power and his performance was actually above what they predicted... so it bodes well, assuming no shenanigans and a clean race.
Yeah I thought that was the case. If Lewis finishes P1 and Max P2 then they're tied for the last race? So at least we can't see Mad Max punt him off in the last race.. hopefully.That would be something!