2021 Formula 1 Thread

[axmea?]

Why Red Bull wasn't aggressive enough in getting their cars to put in a fast quali right on the onset, I don't understand. Especially when they've seen so many yellow and red flag throughout qualifying. Feels like they sat on their arse.

[danegrey]

Originally Posted by axmea?

Why Red Bull wasn't aggressive enough in getting their cars to put in a fast quali right on the onset, I don't understand. Especially when they've seen so many yellow and red flag throughout qualifying. Feels like they sat on their arse.

I think part of the problem everyone was trying to get a tow, so they could go quicker. That is one reason I think Leclerc got the pole, he was following Hamilton...

[Ventruck]

Originally Posted by danegrey

I think part of the problem everyone was trying to get a tow, so they could go quicker. That is one reason I think Leclerc got the pole, he was following Hamilton...

The way the highlights were narrated, seemed that way. Believe Bottas was being used for a tow as well for Hamilton.

I've been watching Nico's channel on and off. At first I kinda didn't like that it seemed like he's just milking his brand, but his open commentary about Lewis and general F1 thinking has been fascinating.


Every season is different and the subject of risk assessment does make me question if Mercedes is going to take these street rounds lightly counting on RB to possibly screw themselves. With Lewis having so much race time under his belt, I'm sure these decisions weigh more on him even for just his own well being.

I'm generally not big on street circuits like this. It seems fitting as a trials course or something, but I can see why a driver would hate it.

[DLSTR]

Originally Posted by danegrey

I think part of the problem everyone was trying to get a tow, so they could go quicker. That is one reason I think Leclerc got the pole, he was following Hamilton...

Ferrari know this morning, race morning, they are facing 3rd. LH will pass him eventually is the thinking or Max in clean air eventually. Assumes a good clean start too lol.

I guess we find out in 41 minutes. This is why we watch yes?

[axmea?]

That's all.

[DLSTR]

Originally Posted by axmea?

Why Red Bull wasn't aggressive enough in getting their cars to put in a fast quali right on the onset, I don't understand. Especially when they've seen so many yellow and red flag throughout qualifying. Feels like they sat on their arse.

They spent the last 7 + years NOT WINNING. Now they have a lack of tactical/strategic habit and thought to make up for. I wonder why Horner has kept his job as they fire driver after driver lol. Marko and Horner are not remotely close to Toto and Mercedes in terms of management.