F1 2022: Dutch GP - Zandvoort (Sep 4)

[///M Power-Belgium]

As you guys can see...

[Autobacs]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Sure , it was very close . And HAM was making some wave moves as well..

The Russell Doll is faster because he's used to run in a 5H1T box !

Russell is truly impressive.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Jos Verstappen :

One would think Mercedes learned from last year in Abu Dhabi ?

But apparently they didn't !

I also noticed Wolff using Bose radio equipment again, Bose must have reconsidered after saying no more after Abu Dhabi or it's just Mercs' equipment so using it up to cut expenses with the budget eating into them with all their haphazard updates.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Autobacs

Russell is truly impressive.

Sure he is . In terms of race Performance RUS is the # 1 driver at Mercedes .

Too bad , sometimes RUS has to be the test mule at Mercedes testing new floors and then the profit is for HAM ..

[Killed by Death]

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[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

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Heartbreaking !

[OG Shark]

I think we have reached a point where there are no more "Ferrari tracks". First half of the season would have expected Ferarri to have the advantage on a track like this. Now RBR has finally dialed in the car to VER's liking and look to have the advantage at all track types moving forward. A RBR sweep the rest of the way - although slim - is now a real possibility. And by RBR I mean VER - unfortunately Perez is not keeping pace with the evolution of the car right now. Hopefully he can get up to speed and consistently join VER at the front.

One of these years Ferarri is going to quit stepping all over their own feet - and then watch out they might actually live up to their early season hype (maybe)(probably not though).

Good to see some pace in Merc today. Still a ways off overall but making solid improvement. Not a Merc fan but like to see competitive racing too.

[Autobacs]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

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Now I know why Alonso gave up on Ferrari.

[NYG]

Max winning was awesome but I have to admit, I was really happy to see Charles on the podium again.

[scarygary]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChzHU...d=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Merc sim.

[NYG]

Originally Posted by OG Shark

I think we have reached a point where there are no more "Ferrari tracks". First half of the season would have expected Ferarri to have the advantage on a track like this. Now RBR has finally dialed in the car to VER's liking and look to have the advantage at all track types moving forward. A RBR sweep the rest of the way - although slim - is now a real possibility. And by RBR I mean VER - unfortunately Perez is not keeping pace with the evolution of the car right now. Hopefully he can get up to speed and consistently join VER at the front.

One of these years Ferarri is going to quit stepping all over their own feet - and then watch out they might actually live up to their early season hype (maybe)(probably not though).

Good to see some pace in Merc today. Still a ways off overall but making solid improvement. Not a Merc fan but like to see competitive racing too.

Imo, the following tracks could be very strong for Ferrari: Suzuka, Brazil, Yas Marina

Mercedes may have a victory at Singapore or Mexico.

I can see Red Bull dominating Suzuka as well if they get the car setup right but I think Monza, COTA, Brazil + Suzuka are potential wins as well.

[DrFerry]

What a race folks. The banking tests both machines and drivers lap after lap.. Check out the sea of orange humanity. Max's home field advantage. Not that he needed it, but wow those grandstands are chock full of orange.
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[OG Shark]

Originally Posted by NYG

Imo, the following tracks could be very strong for Ferrari: Suzuka, Brazil, Yas Marina

Mercedes may have a victory at Singapore or Mexico.

I can see Red Bull dominating Suzuka as well if they get the car setup right but I think Monza, COTA, Brazil + Suzuka are potential wins as well.

Before the break I would have agreed - but I think VER has passed them on even those track types. And it seems like Ferrari is starting to chew through tires now too pushing to keep up with Max. Even being a RBR fan though I do hope Ferrari steps up their game and gets back to being competitive. Merc is getting there and can see them out pointing Ferarri the rest of the way.

[Arcades]

Originally Posted by OG Shark

Before the break I would have agreed - but I think VER has passed them on even those track types. And it seems like Ferrari is starting to chew through tires now too pushing to keep up with Max. Even being a RBR fan though I do hope Ferrari steps up their game and gets back to being competitive. Merc is getting there and can see them out pointing Ferarri the rest of the way.

That probably won't happen.

Ferrari just does too good of a job Ferrari'ing themselves at this point to be reliable when it matters. Won't be surprised at all of Merc ends up being 2nd in the constructors at the end of the year.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by Jiren

Ferrari and Merc are trying to please both drivers and give a balanced car as a compromise to satisfy both. Red bull is just Centered around maxipad as their #1 and left checo out to be eaten by the wolves. Even the staunchest maxi fan cant deny the unfair advantage. And for ppl saying checo must adapt, it isnt mentally easy to be motivated to adapt to a car not your style only so you can be a better wingman to the star driver. Checo should just leave or accept being a barrichello

Are you new to following F1 ?

Austrian GP 2021: "So, Lewis has damage. Do not race it for now. We will review.
OK Valtteri, we will invert the cars into Turn 1, correction Turn 3."

Silverstone GP 2021: "And team order: do not fight with Lewis.
OK Valtteri, we invert the cars into Turn 15 in this lap."

Zandvoort GP 2021: "Valteri, it's James. Please abort the fastest lap attempt before the end of the lap."

[Bubbles]

While Oscar waits for Alpine to provide early release to McClaren, Nando releases himself from Alpine when he wants.


Good race, Russell pulled a Silverstone Sainz.

Lewis attempted to recreate the move the 19 year old Max performed on DannyRic in Baku 2019, Russell wise to it.

Russell should keep one eye open tonight, and maybe the rest of the season.

Watch the Hammy’s onboard during the safety car, deja-vu.

Lewis seemed distraught, distracted and anxious. Blamed the team,Toto had no patience for the outburst this time.

Hamilton jumped to his familiar end of race statement he was mentally preparing during the race.

“To all the [kids, sandcastles, Mother Nature, recycling, fashion FILL IN THE BLANK]hard work, we can dream still we rise thank you...........”

[Autobacs]

Originally Posted by Bubbles

While Oscar waits for Alpine to provide early release to McClaren, Nando releases himself from Alpine when he wants.


Good race, Russell pulled a Silverstone Sainz.

Lewis attempted to recreate the move the 19 year old Max performed on DannyRic in Baku 2019, Russell wise to it.

Russell should keep one eye open tonight, and maybe the rest of the season.

Watch the Hammy’s onboard during the safety car, deja-vu.

Lewis seemed distraught, distracted and anxious. Blamed the team,Toto had no patience for the outburst this time.

Hamilton jumped to his familiar end of race statement he was mentally preparing during the race.

“To all the [kids, sandcastles, Mother Nature, recycling, fashion FILL IN THE BLANK]hard work, we can dream still we rise thank you...........”

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by Bubbles

Watch the Hammy’s onboard during the safety car, deja-vu.
Lewis seemed distraught, distracted and anxious. Blamed the team,Toto had no patience for the outburst this time.
Hamilton jumped to his familiar end of race statement he was mentally preparing during the race.

[Autobacs]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Are you new to following F1 ?

Austrian GP 2021: "So, Lewis has damage. Do not race it for now. We will review.
OK Valtteri, we will invert the cars into Turn 1, correction Turn 3."

Silverstone GP 2021: "And team order: do not fight with Lewis.
OK Valtteri, we invert the cars into Turn 15 in this lap."

Zandvoort GP 2021: "Valteri, it's James. Please abort the fastest lap attempt before the end of the lap."

I am sure he is not. Just a difference of opinion

[lens]

The amount of hate RUS is getting for his call on softs and leaving HAM alone is astonishing.

HAM is a 7 time world champion and could have made the call himself but instead he trusted his team, where RUS felt he could do better on softs due to tire temps and everyone pitting for softs. At the end of the day, the driver on the track has the best feel for tires and the situation.

RUS made a great call, and on the restart we saw it wasn't even 1 corner before Max overtook HAM, and they expected RUS to be a meat shield to "hold back the pack" so HAM could win. I feel Mercedes is trying to statpad HAM (by getting at least 1 win every season)

I hope Mercedes doesn't win a single race this season, and RUS continues to do well, and solidifies his #1 driver seat for next year.

[NYG]

Originally Posted by Bubbles

While Oscar waits for Alpine to provide early release to McClaren, Nando releases himself from Alpine when he wants.


Good race, Russell pulled a Silverstone Sainz.

Lewis attempted to recreate the move the 19 year old Max performed on DannyRic in Baku 2019, Russell wise to it.

Russell should keep one eye open tonight, and maybe the rest of the season.

Watch the Hammy’s onboard during the safety car, deja-vu.

Lewis seemed distraught, distracted and anxious. Blamed the team,Toto had no patience for the outburst this time.

Hamilton jumped to his familiar end of race statement he was mentally preparing during the race.

“To all the [kids, sandcastles, Mother Nature, recycling, fashion FILL IN THE BLANK]hard work, we can dream still we rise thank you...........”

It still blows my mind how there are adults out there that are inspired by the stuff that clown says.

[G30M]

Did Merc really think having two cars on cold mediums is going to stop Max on softs from winning