2021 Formula 1 Thread

[Hotrodz]

Originally Posted by ZCanadian

Too much going on, testosterone flowing and tensions (and stakes) were high.
I can't believe it was a calculated gamble on the part of Hamilton - he could have just as likely crashed himself out and left Max to an easy win.

That was 6 corners of great racing, and then Leclerc doing what he does best - taking advantage of every opportunity and bringing that car home in a far higher position than it has any right to be in. But once Lewis caught him, the outcome was written.

Hope Max is OK. That was one hell of a shunt!

F1 is the big winner in all of the drama. There was less talk several years ago when Max was talking out Ricardo at every opportunity because he couldn't beat him constantly. Max is no angel! It is racing and emotions run hot! The saying is don't be overcome by the "Red Mist" overcome you! If you are competitive you know what I am talking about. I don't think anyone wants to see a return to the Senna and Prost antics.

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[ZCanadian]

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

F1 is the big winner in all of the drama. There was less talk several years ago when Max was talking out Ricardo at every opportunity because he couldn't beat him constantly. Max is no angel! It is racing and emotions run hot! The saying is don't be overcome by the "Red Mist" overcome you! If you are competitive you know what I am talking about. I don't think anyone wants to see a return to the Senna and Prost antics.

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There's certainly more discussion on boards about yesterday's race than from most one-sided Hamilton cake-walks last season.

I do think that Max has matured as a driver and as a person, tremendously in the last two years. That neither exonerates him from the collision, nor says he is perfect. Professional or no, we all feel the same desire to win, and you don't get to the pinnacle of motorsports by lifting. The pro's are just supposed to be better able to control those emotions and feelings. At least in the moment. Sometimes.

Pretty sure that the stewards would dish out some severe penalties if we had a repeat of Senna/Prost today. This was poor judgement on both sides, trying to go for the same piece of tarmac, not a deliberate attempt to end someone's race.

[Hotrodz]

Originally Posted by ZCanadian

There's certainly more discussion on boards about yesterday's race than from most one-sided Hamilton cake-walks last season.



I do think that Max has matured as a driver and as a person, tremendously in the last two years. That neither exonerates him from the collision, nor says he is perfect. Professional or no, we all feel the same desire to win, and you don't get to the pinnacle of motorsports by lifting. The pro's are just supposed to be better able to control those emotions and feelings. At least in the moment. Sometimes.



Pretty sure that the stewards would dish out some severe penalties if we had a repeat of Senna/Prost today. This was poor judgement on both sides, trying to go for the same piece of tarmac, not a deliberate attempt to end someone's race.

Agreed!!!

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