. Personally, I just want a fair fight between them and who is the best to win but it's clear that Max will do anything to make Lewis lose points even if they mean to crash again.
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November 20, 2021, 12:57:26 PM
I don't think Max has any chances against Lewis tomorrow so be aware of a crash between them as Crashtappen is a dirty driver that makes dirty moves and most likely will end up losing this championship because of his character so no wonder why people are already calling him the Baby Horner Karen .
Personally, I just want a fair fight between them and who is the best to win but it's clear that Max will do anything to make Lewis lose points even if they mean to crash again.
. Personally, I just want a fair fight between them and who is the best to win but it's clear that Max will do anything to make Lewis lose points even if they mean to crash again.
November 20, 2021, 09:09:51 AM
The qualifiers are running right now, but I don't dare to predict who will be ahead in the end. It's going to be exciting, but I think it's going to be a battle for pole position between Verstappen and Hamilton. We'll see if one of their team mates can get in between them, but I think the chances are slim.
November 20, 2021, 07:32:51 AM
According to the results of all free practice sessions, Mercedes drivers have been the fastest ones. Bottas and Hamilton were in a great fight for the first place. Bottas' effort is also impressive but the most important one between them is Hamilton's of course. Because he is fighting hard for his 8th championship and breaking a new record. Verstappen was a little slower than both of them in these sessions. But everything can change in the qualifying session. There is half an hour left for it and I can't wait to see it too.
Yes, Mercedes are looking a bit stronger, especially after third practice... although Verstappen did run fewer laps. The issue with his DRS flap is a bit of a concern, hopefully for him they get it fixed and it won't impact his qualifying.
But yes we head into qualifying now, and it appears that Mercedes have the upper hand. If (it's a big 'if') they can get a front-row lockout, then it bodes well for Hamilton, and for keeping the title race open.
November 20, 2021, 07:26:12 AM
According to the results of all free practice sessions, Mercedes drivers have been the fastest ones. Bottas and Hamilton were in a great fight for the first place. Bottas' effort is also impressive but the most important one between them is Hamilton's of course. Because he is fighting hard for his 8th championship and breaking a new record. Verstappen was a little slower than both of them in these sessions. But everything can change in the qualifying session. There is half an hour left for it and I can't wait to see it too.
November 20, 2021, 06:40:15 AM
It seems that Bottas will remain on the 1st or 2nd spot until the end of the season as he seems the faster in qualifiers and practices by far so I think it will be another pole for Bottas and then the same strategy like in Brazil but this time Lewis has no penalties which means that Max will most likely fight 1 vs 2. However, PEREZ is the only driver on the grid who raced here in F2 Asia and he was on the podium alongside Hulkenberg so pay close attention to Perez this weekend.
Several times, Bottas has indeed shown good results, it is only natural that he predicts he will be in the top 3 again. Seeing his teammate's comments, Hamilton towards Bottas, which left the door open for Ferez, showed a hint of disappointment which was immediately re-confirmed that after all they were one team, losing and winning was a shared responsibility.
November 19, 2021, 10:14:31 PM
It seems that Bottas will remain on the 1st or 2nd spot until the end of the season as he seems the faster in qualifiers and practices by far so I think it will be another pole for Bottas and then the same strategy like in Brazil but this time Lewis has no penalties which means that Max will most likely fight 1 vs 2. However, PEREZ is the only driver on the grid who raced here in F2 Asia and he was on the podium alongside Hulkenberg so pay close attention to Perez this weekend.
Several times, Bottas has indeed shown good results, it is only natural that he predicts he will be in the top 3 again. Seeing his teammate's comments, Hamilton towards Bottas, which left the door open for Ferez, showed a hint of disappointment which was immediately re-confirmed that after all they were one team, losing and winning was a shared responsibility.
November 19, 2021, 04:58:24 PM
It seems that Bottas will remain on the 1st or 2nd spot until the end of the season as he seems the faster in qualifiers and practices by far so I think it will be another pole for Bottas and then the same strategy like in Brazil but this time Lewis has no penalties which means that Max will most likely fight 1 vs 2. However, PEREZ is the only driver on the grid who raced here in F2 Asia and he was on the podium alongside Hulkenberg so pay close attention to Perez this weekend.
November 19, 2021, 04:54:29 PM
Verstappen was much quicker than Hamilton in first practice just now, nearly a second clear. Not sure how representative the times will be, given that it's only first practice, and also that the race will be at night whereas this was during the middle of the day. But first impressions are that this might be a Red Bull type track, as we would have expected from the layout. We'll see more as we go into second practice.
Also the Mercedes appeal against Verstappen in the last race has now been rejected. Again, I think we all saw that verdict coming a mile off. It's not often that F1 overturn their own decisions.
As with every single formula race ever, practice runs means absolutely nothing at all. Teams try to adjust their cars, wing angles and many other tiny details that make up for the most of the pace difference. Of course cars are very important and they improve their cars every year, but if you adjust the car horribly then it could mean something will be off for many seconds and not just even one second.Also the Mercedes appeal against Verstappen in the last race has now been rejected. Again, I think we all saw that verdict coming a mile off. It's not often that F1 overturn their own decisions.
A horribly designed Mercedes car today (same car, just adjusted horribly) versus a williams that is adjusted perfectly with 100% accuracy for the track would end up losing, that is how much difference there is. Obviously teams know their cars so they get near perfect but during practice runs there could be seconds of difference whereas in race that difference will not happen, even by qualifiers they may end up fixing some stuff and get faster.
November 19, 2021, 04:43:33 PM
both practice runs are already over with Redbull and Mercedes very close.
The surprise of the day is Gasly.
I mean he has been very consistent for the entire year but with this paste, he can even aim for the 1st row.
I think Mercedes will be on top in this one because they are going to push harder and if they are able to damage the ICU they will replace it with a new one and push it even more.The surprise of the day is Gasly.
I mean he has been very consistent for the entire year but with this paste, he can even aim for the 1st row.
They now they are the fastest then the other cars except Redbulls without pushing the limits but with them pushing it they are going to be much faster then RBs so I think they are not going to be afraid of 5 grid penalty I next race if they are sure that they can win those spots in no time.
For Constructors championship I belleive it will be going to Mercedes as for Championship it will be decided on final race.
November 19, 2021, 04:01:48 PM
There seems to be a decent amount of straights which is really good and more advantageous for Hamilton and Mercedes. Hamilton to win the race is at 1.70, Verstappen is at 2.55... What do you guys think?
Fastest lap for Hamilton is at 2.85.
Fastest lap for Hamilton is at 2.85.
Hamilton IMHO has a good advantage now in the rest of the tracks. He has 1 engine for 4 races (1 already done) while Verstappen has only old engines.
He can push higher hp in the engine.
I can see Mercedes dominating in the end of the season.
Hamilton certainly has an advantage with the engine and will run the engine at the limit. Just wait for the next race to see how it turns out this weekend, a small mistake, a defect in the car or a collision can decide the world championship. Verstappen and Hamilton will have to rely on their team-mates to a certain extent.
November 19, 2021, 03:35:47 PM
^ Yeah.. Gasly is quick but it’s just the second practice. Let’s see how he performs at FP3 vs the usual grid leaders the we’ll judge. But even then, qualifying is where the real pace really shows cos that’s when they’ll really be pushing it.
Funny how after FP2 Hamilton went from 1.70 to 1.66 and Verstappen from 2.55 to 2.70.
Funny how after FP2 Hamilton went from 1.70 to 1.66 and Verstappen from 2.55 to 2.70.
Don't forget, Alpha Tauri is the second team of Redbull.
Redbull could "order" Alpha Tauri to push more the engine risking the engine itself to be closer to Mercedes.
Let's see tomorrow but I think it can be a possibility, even Tsunoda was doing good.
November 19, 2021, 11:21:57 AM
^ Yeah.. Gasly is quick but it’s just the second practice. Let’s see how he performs at FP3 vs the usual grid leaders the we’ll judge. But even then, qualifying is where the real pace really shows cos that’s when they’ll really be pushing it.
Funny how after FP2 Hamilton went from 1.70 to 1.66 and Verstappen from 2.55 to 2.70.
Funny how after FP2 Hamilton went from 1.70 to 1.66 and Verstappen from 2.55 to 2.70.
November 19, 2021, 10:43:26 AM
both practice runs are already over with Redbull and Mercedes very close.
The surprise of the day is Gasly.
I mean he has been very consistent for the entire year but with this paste, he can even aim for the 1st row.
The surprise of the day is Gasly.
I mean he has been very consistent for the entire year but with this paste, he can even aim for the 1st row.
November 19, 2021, 10:11:56 AM
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Yes, very difficult to tell. Hamilton should still have some advantage from his newer engine, but he's been behind Bottas in both practice sessions... this might suggest that he's holding something back.
Regarding the FIA throwing out the Mercedes appeal from the last race... does this mean that overtaking from the outside is now effectively impossible? If the driver on the inside line is able to force the one on the outside line off the track, with no requirement to make the corner, then it seems that's the way it will go now. Not sure if F1 haven't set a bit of a strange precedent here.
November 19, 2021, 09:42:28 AM
^ Ultimate pace, yeah Red Bull is faster. But here’s the thing, Mercedes is faster at sector 2 which is weird cos it’s the part of the track that has more turns. Does this mean RBR has faster straight line speed now? Dunno... Hamilton and Bottas could be sand bagging as usual.
November 19, 2021, 07:38:49 AM
Verstappen was much quicker than Hamilton in first practice just now, nearly a second clear. Not sure how representative the times will be, given that it's only first practice, and also that the race will be at night whereas this was during the middle of the day. But first impressions are that this might be a Red Bull type track, as we would have expected from the layout. We'll see more as we go into second practice.
Also the Mercedes appeal against Verstappen in the last race has now been rejected. Again, I think we all saw that verdict coming a mile off. It's not often that F1 overturn their own decisions.
Also the Mercedes appeal against Verstappen in the last race has now been rejected. Again, I think we all saw that verdict coming a mile off. It's not often that F1 overturn their own decisions.
November 19, 2021, 05:24:41 AM
There seems to be a decent amount of straights which is really good and more advantageous for Hamilton and Mercedes. Hamilton to win the race is at 1.70, Verstappen is at 2.55... What do you guys think?
Fastest lap for Hamilton is at 2.85.
Hamilton IMHO has a good advantage now in the rest of the tracks. He has 1 engine for 4 races (1 already done) while Verstappen has only old engines.Fastest lap for Hamilton is at 2.85.
He can push higher hp in the engine.
I can see Mercedes dominating in the end of the season.
@AndySt the popular opinion is for Hamilton to win, but I would like Verstappen to win and end Hamilton reign, and don’t get me wrong I have 100% respect for Hamilton, but I like Verstappen more so want him to win it.
Lastly if Hamilton wins the record title then I’ll be happy for him because he definitely deserves it, but I’m also hoping that we do get to see some more drama before the season ends, as that’ll set the tone for the next season.
November 18, 2021, 06:52:16 PM
There seems to be a decent amount of straights which is really good and more advantageous for Hamilton and Mercedes. Hamilton to win the race is at 1.70, Verstappen is at 2.55... What do you guys think?
Fastest lap for Hamilton is at 2.85.
Hamilton IMHO has a good advantage now in the rest of the tracks. He has 1 engine for 4 races (1 already done) while Verstappen has only old engines.Fastest lap for Hamilton is at 2.85.
He can push higher hp in the engine.
I can see Mercedes dominating in the end of the season.
November 18, 2021, 06:04:20 PM
FIA officially accepted the recall for Mercedes about the "push up" from Verstappen to Hamilton.
A decision will be made soon and remember if they accepted the recall there are the bases for a punishment.
(I think he clearly deserve it)
After Mercedes asked to review Verstappen and Hamilton's footageA decision will be made soon and remember if they accepted the recall there are the bases for a punishment.
(I think he clearly deserve it)
Red Bull may require a careful examination of the rear wing .
Red Bull suspects that the Mercedes' rear wing has curved downward at high speeds to reduce drag in the straight line and is difficult to see from the outside.
It is rumored that a former Mercedes employee told Red Bull about the ploy.
November 18, 2021, 04:25:38 PM
FIA officially accepted the recall for Mercedes about the "push up" from Verstappen to Hamilton.
A decision will be made soon and remember if they accepted the recall there are the bases for a punishment.
(I think he clearly deserve it)
A decision will be made soon and remember if they accepted the recall there are the bases for a punishment.
(I think he clearly deserve it)
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