F1 2024: Brazilian GP - São Paulo (Nov 3)

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Yeah I know , and for the others it was like tears in the rain ..

What a race from MAX in the rain , this puts his 2016 Brazilian GP in a shadow !

MAX is back with his unseen driver skills in the rain !!!

#UnLeashTheLion !!!

This Lion for four seasons loves the scorching sun, water, even ice and snow to hunt his prey.

[TheBingoBalls]

Originally Posted by fs1977

62 points, 3 races to go. Norris has to make up more than 20 points on average each race weekend. Not impossible, but very unlikely.

The only way this gets interesting is if Max finishes P10 or DNF in any of the remaining and Lando finishes no lower than P2. Likelihood of that happening is low.

[HeelToeShift]

That’s one of the most brilliant races I’ve ever seen. Max just showed he fucking owns everyone on the track. Ham got slaughtered by 50 seconds in 25 laps and Nor got owned by nearly 35 seconds. The wet is the equalizer - Max now moves even higher in the rankings for best wet weather only behind Senna ALL TIME!
Great drives from Alpine too. They deserve the double podium.

Max now holds the record for the most consecutive days as WDC and THE ONLY driver in history to win from 10 different grid positions. P17 to a P1 with a 19.5 second gap to second place was nothing short of a drive only he is capable of.

[HeelToeShift]

Originally Posted by M4Lou

One would think Lando gets a penalty after the heavy penalties Max got in Mexico.

If he doesn’t you know the bias is not just bias anymore, it’s been bought.

[HeelToeShift]

Originally Posted by M4Lou

Dude's always been a good driver in the rain..

Only Senna has a better wet weather win % than Max. Schumacher is 3rd.

[fs1977]

Yeah, maximum 76 points to take till the end if I am correct, if the point difference is 60 or more after Las Vegas, it's done.

[HeelToeShift]

Originally Posted by Mr Pete

As much of a diehard McLaren fan I am, I’ve realized Lando will only be a world champion when he has the fastest car. And even though Max doesn’t have the fastest car, but has a competitive car, Lando has no chance. Just love watching him drive just like I enjoyed Tiger dominating at his peak.

I know he rubs people the wrong way, but the talent and skill level is unreal. God I hope he goes after the triple crown. I would love to watch him race in other disciplines. My opinion.

Could you imagine how much people would bow to Max if he were from the UK? He is easily the most talented guy we’ve seen in F1 since Michael Schumacher without doubt.
Lando has had a much, much, much faster car for 16 of the 21 races yet only has 3 wins. Max had the fastest car for 5 races and 8 wins. That tells you the story. Lando can’t even get by Piastri without team orders.

[HeelToeShift]

Originally Posted by fs1977

62 points, 3 races to go. Norris has to make up more than 20 points on average each race weekend. Not impossible, but very unlikely.

62 point lead with 86 maximum points available.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

This Lion for four seasons loves the scorching sun, water, even ice and snow to hunt his prey.

MAX was thinking ...Please don't do it !

[lens]

AmuroRay

Where you at bro?

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by lens

AmuroRay

Where you at bro?

[///M Power-Belgium]

[HeelToeShift]

Originally Posted by lens

AmuroRay

Where you at bro?

LOL - Ham so great in the wet he finishes nearly a full minute behind Max in 25 laps. LOL didn’t he guarantee a Ham podium?? Ham couldn’t even get by Lawson in one do the slowest cars on the grid. LOL

Max wet weather win % goes up and Ham’s goes down.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by HeelToeShift

LOL - Ham so great in the wet he finishes nearly a full minute behind Max in 25 laps. LOL didn’t he guarantee a Ham podium?? Ham couldn’t even get by Lawson in one do the slowest cars on the grid. LOL

Max wet weather win % goes up and Ham’s goes down.

LEW will go down even more at Ferrari . LEW's end is near...

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by AmuroRay

Ham P1-3 for sure, with the Ferraris in the mix
Max with a DNF for being a scumbag and accidentally running himself off or someone getting tired of him.

Originally Posted by Marcoose

Where is Masi when you need him again to help our 3-time(*)(**) champ, amirite ?

Skills, experience and resilience of an exceptional calibre.

When the going gets tough, the tough get going: P17 to P1 + 17 Fastest Laps + in the rain + in Brazil featuring new tarmac + without mishap or any venturing off-track + finishing almost 20 seconds ahead of P2 and over 30 seconds ahead of the polesitter.

Whatever you may think about the chap: only the very best F1 drivers are capable of giving such a master class or demonstration. Just when you thought that his Brazil 2016 GP achievement was impressive, today he outdid himself on the same track in similar semi-apocalyptic F1 weather conditions. One for the F1 history books.

[HeelToeShift]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Skills and experience of an exceptional calibre.

When the going gets tough, the tough get going: P17 to P1 + 17 Fastest Laps + in the rain + in Brazil featuring new tarmac + without mishap or any venturing off-track + finishing almost 20 seconds ahead of P2 and over 30 seconds ahead of the polesitter.

Whatever you may think about the chap: only the very best F1 drivers are capable of giving such a master class or demonstration. Just when you thought that his Brazil 2016 GP achievement was impressive, today he outdid himself on the same track in similar semi-apocalyptic F1 weather conditions. One for the F1 history books.

Amen brother. Shows why he is the best driver on the grid and the best to take seat in a formula car since the great Michael Schumacher.

[Marcoose]

Originally Posted by HeelToeShift

Could you imagine how much people would bow to Max if he were from the UK?

Nonsense. The British press and other non-English media outlets praise Verstappen’s driving skills all the time. So do I. People don’t like his character, personality and antics. Senna and Schumacher suffered of the same traits.

Whilst here, today was yet another show of his superior skills. If I owned a team, I’d hire him.

[///M Power-Belgium]

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[Artemis]

No decision yet from the stewards about the start procedure infringement by several drivers (polesitter Norris, Russell, Lawson, Tsunoda).

They have been summoned.

[wizardofOz]

Originally Posted by G30M

if you managed to watch the whole race day hats off. that required stamina. big wins for Max, Alpine, maybe Vcarb (vs Haas).

I watched from qualifying up to the race finish.

McLaren executed their plan poorly to be honest, Lando and Oscar both had errors all day whilst Max was consistent in the tough conditions so kudos to Max. Was expecting Ferrari to make some noise after the last few races but went quiet..

[RichardInCA]

Oscar really underwhelmed today - likely would have made zero difference if he’d put up a defensive attempt against MV but still he was all “no, after YOU”.

[fs1977]

Originally Posted by Marcoose

Nonsense. The British press and other non-English media outlets praise Verstappen’s driving skills all the time. So do I. People don’t like his character, personality and antics. Senna and Schumacher suffered of the same traits.

Whilst here, today was yet another show of his superior skills. If I owned a team, I’d hire him.

Almost no British press present at the post race press conference. Mayby that's just coincidence.