2021 Russian GP at Sochi

[TheBingoBalls]

Originally Posted by yco

felt bad for Norris but at the same time going for a tire change was obviously needed after some time.. there were still 6-7 laps no one could hang on with slicks in rain that long.. thus its purely Lando's choice to stay out while team was calling him in.. being young bounced back for a possible victory for him.. other than that he was racing flawless until rain part.. i believe he ll remember this day every time rain falls for some time..

Lewis had a terrible start and stayed on the safe side in first laps pulled him even lower places.. after Ric pitted.. it was pure champion drive.. so great to see him performing top-notch again.. just at the right time putting in fastest laps..

lottery won by Max this race.. towards the end probably his tires d get even worse in dry so 7th was looking like where he d finish.. one way or another its a team sport.. well done to Red Bull..

Ferraris were looking racey which is cool.. as far as i remember Leclerc had the new updated engine but that update doesnt seem that good at least for this race..

Ric started to get in the mood and be more comfortable with the car and everything thats good news..

race wasnt that fun except few overtakes but it was a close race.. im super glad Lewis won almost by a minute..

I think it was bad info from the pit wall. NOR was thinking the same as HAM and thought the rain would hold up for the last 3-4 laps and nothing from McLaren would indicate that wouldn't be the case but Mercedes knew there was more rain coming and forced HAM into swapping tires which proved to be the correct call/strategy.

[Killed by Death]

I'm usually the first to call out HAM's good fortune but McLaren blew it. Team MB was smarter today. Great job by MAX and RB too but Perez has got to go!!!

LEC's new Ferrari engine was a terrible let down

Especially since part of it's design philosophy is being carried forward to next years new engine. I'm already preparing to embrace the suck...AGAIN

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Yeah I heard Norris say 'sod off'! to them..he maybe could have stayed out, obvious Zak pointed the finger to pull him in.

The latest !

"Mercedes tried to disqualify (ban) MAX from the Russian GP" !

The Dutch article => https://f1journaal.be/probeerde-merc...p-van-rusland/

•MAX didn't set a laptime in Q1 because it was useless , because he had to start from P20 anyway by his HONDA PU replacement .
By the 107% FIA regulation the driver has to set a laptime , but Mercedes forgot that the 107% regulation doesn't apply because the qualification was officially declared as 'WET' !

Mercedes is a big shame for motorsports !!!

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

The latest !

"Mercedes tried to disqualify (ban) MAX from the Russian GP" !

The Dutch article => https://f1journaal.be/probeerde-merc...p-van-rusland/

•MAX didn't set a laptime in Q1 because it was useless , because he had to start from P20 anyway by his HONDA PU replacement .
By the 107% FIA regulation the driver has to set a laptime , but Mercedes forgot that the 107% regulation doesn't apply because the qualification was officially declared as 'WET' !

Mercedes is a big shame for motorsports !!!

Merc didn't do their homework properly so BIG fail for them, they're getting as edgy as Ham is making mistakes, his biggest one is that he doesn't know Max at all

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

The latest !

"Mercedes tried to disqualify (ban) MAX from the Russian GP" !

The Dutch article => https://f1journaal.be/probeerde-merc...p-van-rusland/

•MAX didn't set a laptime in Q1 because it was useless , because he had to start from P20 anyway by his HONDA PU replacement .
By the 107% FIA regulation the driver has to set a laptime , but Mercedes forgot that the 107% regulation doesn't apply because the qualification was officially declared as 'WET' !

Mercedes is a big shame for motorsports !!!

Nice try MB

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Merc didn't do their homework properly so BIG fail for them, they're getting as edgy as Ham is making mistakes, his biggest one is that he doesn't know Max at all

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

Nice try MB

Cheers BOT !

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Cheers BOT !

I'd love to seen Toto and Bot looking at each other after race but I doubt they would have had a beer together.

[///M Power-Belgium]

*****

[yco]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

The latest !

"Mercedes tried to disqualify (ban) MAX from the Russian GP" !

The Dutch article => https://f1journaal.be/probeerde-merc...p-van-rusland/

•MAX didn't set a laptime in Q1 because it was useless , because he had to start from P20 anyway by his HONDA PU replacement .
By the 107% FIA regulation the driver has to set a laptime , but Mercedes forgot that the 107% regulation doesn't apply because the qualification was officially declared as 'WET' !

Mercedes is a big shame for motorsports !!!

only if you dont see and hear all the big fuss Red Bull made so far only this season mate.. im sure much more to come from RB..

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by yco

only if you dont see and hear all the big fuss Red Bull made so far only this season mate.. im sure much more to come from RB..

Mate . Can we talk about the Mercedes •FLEXIBLE front wing ?

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Mate . Can we talk about the Mercedes •FLEXIBLE front wing ?

Don't forget the ''magic'' button too for something else other than to operate the front brakes only.

[Bubbles]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

The latest !

"Mercedes tried to disqualify (ban) MAX from the Russian GP" !

The Dutch article => https://f1journaal.be/probeerde-merc...p-van-rusland/

•MAX didn't set a laptime in Q1 because it was useless , because he had to start from P20 anyway by his HONDA PU replacement .
By the 107% FIA regulation the driver has to set a laptime , but Mercedes forgot that the 107% regulation doesn't apply because the qualification was officially declared as 'WET' !

Mercedes is a big shame for motorsports !!!

Wow. Relentless pursuit to win.

The merc is a rocket ship, the speed of the car is undeniable.

[Bubbles]

Enjoyable race.

Bottas burned up his new Monza PU in one race? Merc may be testing the power limits with Bottas.

Bottas claimed he didn’t see Max when the pass happened. Kudos to Bottas, he didn’t want to be a moving roadblock at a track he is consistently the strongest at. He may top the best number #2 drivers in F1 arguably in line with Barrichello.

What’s with Toto jumping on the radio so often, the pressure may be getting to him.

[c1pher]

Exciting race today and a lot of positions changes due to the pit stops and rain changing. Fun to watch. Unlike NASCAR, where you just watch the last fifteen minutes that is really worth anything.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Don't forget the ''magic'' button too for something else other than to operate the front brakes only.

And what about the 'hidden Mercedes air cooling system ?

Seems like the Merc preachers don't like to discuss about it ...

As far as I know , the FIA 'never approved the Mercedes flexible front wing and the hidden PU air cooling system !

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

And what about the 'hidden Mercedes air cooling system ?

Seems like the Merc preachers don't like to discuss about it ...

As far as I know , the FIA 'never approved the Mercedes flexible front wing and the hidden PU air cooling system !

I didn't know MIB could have dispensation for using against the rules items, is it something to do with the MIB only

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

And what about the 'hidden Mercedes air cooling system ?

Seems like the Merc preachers don't like to discuss about it ...

As far as I know , the FIA 'never approved the Mercedes flexible front wing and the hidden PU air cooling system !

Next wolf will be saying 'what wing 'what cooling, no we didn't'.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

I didn't know MIB could have dispensation for using against the rules items, is it something to do with the MIB only

As you can see , September 1 . But the FIA remains silent !

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

As you can see , September 1 . But the FIA remains silent !

Tody shrugs his shoulders and Mike puts on his serious face as if nothing is going on, makes you think how long they can keep it up.

[Bubbles]

Bottas rocks!

[yco]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Mate . Can we talk about the Mercedes •FLEXIBLE front wing ?

RB had a flexible rear wing this season mate.. even if they say it was normal, it disappeared on its on.. and on flexing part.. FIA is monitoring all teams with different methods already..

the thing i ve said was complaints per team.. like Lewis sneezes in his garage, RB complains to FIA saying its against rules tripe..

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Don't forget the ''magic'' button too for something else other than to operate the front brakes only.

brake magic is the name in Merc'.. all teams use the same method for heating up front tires.. you can search and see M5..

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by yco

RB had a flexible rear wing this season mate.. even if they say it was normal, it disappeared on its on.. and on flexing part.. FIA is monitoring all teams with different methods already..

the thing i ve said was complaints per team.. like Lewis sneezes in his garage, RB complains to FIA saying its against rules tripe..



brake magic is the name in Merc'.. all teams use the same method for heating up front tires.. you can search and see M5..

RB changed their back wing while Merc still has the bendy front one