2021 Formula-1 GP

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The Sprint Race has ended!

Bottas, Max, Saitz, Perez, then Hamilton (5th).

However, in the Main Event tomorrow, Hamilton will start from 10th as explained previously.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SPRINT RACE TO DECIDE THE STARTING GRID OF 2021's BRAZILIAN F-1 GP:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abFGhepdBWw

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There was Live TV coverage of the Brazilian F-1 GP & I watched from beginning to end with the following conclusion:

I.  As I said before, Bottas is a good driver but NOT not a good driver in a racing mix.  He started from pole and even before reaching the first corner, he dropped two spots.  WTF!

2.  Again as I said before, Max is a  dirty driver.  When Hamilton closed in & passed Max, & at the first opportunity of a left hand turn, he dove in & pretended to have an over steer (beyond his control) which forced Hamilton out of the track as well.  At one point, both cars were one track width outside the track perimeter.
There is NO WAY that this could happen by one track width.  Looking at the replay, it was so obvious.  However, the Stewards gave Max the benefit of the doubt.  I will look for this video clip for & post it for your judgement.
When Hamilton tried a second time to pass, Max weaved left and right to deter Hamilton.  Max was given a black & white warning flag , which means there will be a black flag (disqualification) for dangerous driving and un-sportsmanly behaviour, the next time for this kind of driving.
When Hamilton tried a third time, Max had no choice but to let Hamilton pass.  The end result is Hamilton, Max, Bottas.
I am sure the Stewards are now convinced that Max is dirty driver (I politely called Max "abusively aggressive" for a long time now.  I am also sure that from now on Max's driving will be under the microscope.

As a result of this win, Max still leads Hamilton, but the season is not over yet, Max has the advantage, but Hamilton must win all three remaining races to ensure another championship win, even with Max finishing 2nd in all three remaining races.

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For Best Driver of the Race, for sure Hamilton will have the honour.

Since he was disqualified of his Qualifying results, Hamilton started the Sprint race to determine the starting grid, from dead last, he managed 5th but due to an ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) change, he was given a 5 grid position demotion.  So Hamilton started from 10th & worked his way to the top & finished on top!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcduMOwt9tc


This video is NOT the best of Max's un-sportsmanly behaviour.  ASA I found a better one, I willpost it for your review.

dragondick

dragondick 发表于 2021-11-14 14:41
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcduMOwt9tc

Here is a better video showing Max's dirty play,  still not quite, but at least even the race commentator had the same observation as me that Max was trying to push Hamilton out of the race:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhrAgoHCoyo&t=21s

Dario233

dragondick 发表于 2021-11-14 16:20
Here is a better video showing Max's dirty play,  still not quite, but at least even the race comm ...

FIA knows F1 needs more "dirty play" to attract audience. But I have to say, it's really dangerous. Safety or game? Hard to balance.

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I will side-step a little and talk about a possible future, & the first F-1 driver from China:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K72nrDzqT3U

Karting & F-2 have always been the cradle of future F-1 drivers, this future prospect has excelled in both.  In fact I mentioned his name in a previous posting.

Just keep watching his advancement!

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dragondick 发表于 2021-11-16 08:11
I will side-step a little and talk about a possible future, & the first F-1 driver from China:

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One more video to "introduce" the Chinese sensation:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEqMJtbCY4U

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This weekend's F-1 GP is to be held in Qatar.

As far as Driver Championship goes, Hamilton is behind but the MB power unit (engine) might have found an answer to Red Bull's surge, PLUS Max has demonstrated in front of the world that he is one dirty driver and the Stewards got the message too since MB Team lodged a complaint for a review of the incident.  Even if Max gets through this time, he will be under the watchful eye of the Stewards.

Anyway, Hamilton is behind in points, he needs to finish in front of Max at EVERY OUTING to retain his Championship while Max has to careful not to induce a penalty (5" penalty, disqualification, or even suspension are ALL AVAILABLE!) + winning at least one of the remaining three races while Hamilton DNF in at least one.

Interesting, you bet it is!  

Based on points standing, Max has the upper hand but his temperament is questionable!