I am not 100% clear on what you were asking.
Lewis and VER were 5 seconds ahead of SAI (who was in third) at the restart and so there was no opportunity for other drivers to put any pressure on the front two.
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Lewis and VER were 5 seconds ahead of SAI (who was in third) at the restart and so there was no opportunity for other drivers to put any pressure on the front two.
flutteringwow
She called me baby, like an old romantic
Unless the Race Dictator makes some adjustments to suit.
I have merely quoted the time delta that existed at the restart.
flutteringwow
She called me baby, like an old romantic
kenniGT
pfm Member
There is no way out of it.
In sport history books 2021 should be written with star: 2021* , * - win thanks to race director decision.
Poor Max will be under pressure to prove himself again next year (against Russel/Lewis can prove much harder), as there will be many, who will say it was not fair win. It is not his fault, but that will the feeling lingering for years to come.
Rack Kit
pfm Member
At least he would've had more than a fighting chance instead of being a sitting duck on those old hard tyres. I think he had the car to have taken Max within a couple of laps.
Bananahead
pfm Member
Absolute nonsense of course.
The championship was 22 races long. There were many other races with incidents and decisions that could have made the last race irrelevant.
They didn’t though did they
clivem2
pfm Member
This will be the deal get MB to withdraw their appeal.
SteveS1
I heard that, pardon?
Yes I thought that. The fact that the RD made a call and changed it under pressure from an interested party would be very difficult in court. Despite all the chaff, that is what it comes down to.
clivem2
pfm Member
Also the wording from the FIA is very strong and in effect adds that * after Max’s WDC crown. Probably this too is part of the MB deal.
I’m sure Lewis only wants to win on the track but I reckon he was being especially careful given that he was about to receive his knighthood.
AnilS
pfm Member
I watched the race and before the final SC, Horner said the Mercedes had too much pace on the day. He resigned himself to a loss. Then the SC, then a conversation, I believe from Horner to the RD.
The miracle came for RB.
Bananahead
pfm Member
Isn't it true that in the UK education system that if you get A* in an exam that you have done extremely well.
Seems good to me.
MarkW
Full Speed & Pagan
Bet ya Charley whispered in his ear today.. "Lewis, that Masi is a right old cockwomble'
"Listen, Lewis, on the QT I know some people who can sort this Masi fella for you. Let me know when he's in Paris. There's this Underpass..."
clivem2
pfm Member
Part of the FIA statement:
The circumstances surrounding the use of the Safety Car following the incident of driver Nicholas Latifi, and the related communications between the FIA Race Direction team and the Formula 1 teams, have notably generated significant misunderstanding and reactions from Formula 1 teams, drivers and fans, an argument that is currently tarnishing the image of the Championship and the due celebration of the first Drivers' World Championship title won by Max Verstappen and the eighth consecutive Constructors' World Championship title won by Mercedes.
Eyebroughty
JohnC
There was no misunderstanding, Red Bull bullied Masi to let the farce happen.
Mercedes should stick two fingers up at the FIA statement, it does nothing to help the situation.
Mercedes should stick two fingers up at the FIA statement, it does nothing to help the situation.
kenniGT
pfm Member
awkwardbydesign
Officially Awesome
Unnecessary and ugly reference.