MUFC 1,503 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Hamilton on pole, only 0.83 between Lewis and Max in third. If Perez keeps improving and Bottas carries on like he is. RB will win the constructors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,664 Posted April 17, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted April 17, 2021 Bottas has had a howler there. He hasn't tended to do so well in traffic as a Mercedes driver either. Long afternoon for him tomorrow. What it does do is give Red Bull a bit of role reversal. On one hand, Verstappen will be pissed at getting beaten by a team-mate because he probably can't remember how it feels. On the other hand, he's been on the wrong end of the 2-on-1 strategy situation when battling Mercedes for victories. Tomorrow, the boot is on the other foot from the start. I believe Perez is also starting on the soft tyres having run on those in Q2, not sure what the differential is like at this track for starting on the clean or dirty side of the grid. Could be a spicy run into the first braking zone. Some interesting team-mate dynamics though the field. Ocon put some manners on Alonso, Perez outqualifies Verstappen, Stroll ahead of Vettel again, Ricciardo was taking a pounding from Norris but has oddly ended up qualifying in front due to Lando's lap time being deleted, and Latifi managed to give Russell a real run for his money. This track suits the Mercedes more than some others do, and there's still nothing between the two cars. I don't think we've seen Verstappen quite at his best over the first two weekends, he's probably feeling the pressure of knowing this is his first real chance in the championship. I think Red Bull have the slightly better package and they have every reason to believe they can match Mercedes on development. Max needs a little bit extra, currently feel like he's running at 100% whereas Hamilton is running at 102%. Verstappen has the ability to find a bit more, and probably needs to to win the championship, perhaps Perez beating him this afternoon will be a blessing in disguise and get him back to his very best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,328 Posted April 17, 2021 Author Subscriber Share Posted April 17, 2021 9 minutes ago, MUFC said: Hamilton on pole, only 0.83 between Lewis and Max in third. If Perez keeps improving and Bottas carries on like he is. RB will win the constructors. It is definitely promising, the difference between the top 8 is less than half a second... Hope for a good race tomorrow. It's a pity Norris' time got deleted; he's been phenomenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,503 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 49 minutes ago, nudge said: It is definitely promising, the difference between the top 8 is less than half a second... Hope for a good race tomorrow. It's a pity Norris' time got deleted; he's been phenomenal. I was gunning for Norris to get pole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,503 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Unlike last season. It'll be good to see 2 RB'S vs 1 Mercedes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,664 Posted April 17, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted April 17, 2021 Smallest gap between 1st and 8th since 2012 according to F1 social media. We've needed it too. How many times has Bottas qualified 0.4s off Hamilton and still started 3rd or even 2nd? You've got to take into account that it's a short lap so that time difference is a slightly smaller percentage of the lap than it would be on many other circuits but still a very big step in the right direction for the sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,503 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Lewis warm message to Norris. https://www.planetf1.com/news/lewis-hamilton-lando-norris-message/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Palace Fan 3,402 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 I was told to go out my way to watch the qualifying and Lando Norris has just instantly became my favourite F1 driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,503 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 24 minutes ago, The Palace Fan said: I was told to go out my way to watch the qualifying and Lando Norris has just instantly became my favourite F1 driver. Oh Lando. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,619 Posted April 17, 2021 Moderator Share Posted April 17, 2021 1 hour ago, MUFC said: Lewis warm message to Norris. https://www.planetf1.com/news/lewis-hamilton-lando-norris-message/ Very classy indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,664 Posted April 18, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted April 18, 2021 We have raaaaaaain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,328 Posted April 18, 2021 Author Subscriber Share Posted April 18, 2021 Hopefully not a SC start... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,503 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Wet and dry track, this will be fun. How many SC's you all predict lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey 1,192 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 I went for 2 SC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,503 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Whiskey said: I went for 2 SC. Retirements could be high, I went for 4-5 retirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,503 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Vettel starting from the pit lane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,503 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Light rain 10 minutes into the race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,503 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Charles spins on formation lap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,503 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Charles spins on formation lap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,503 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Lewis has damage, Max takes him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,386 Posted April 18, 2021 Administrator Share Posted April 18, 2021 On 13/04/2021 at 13:04, MUFC said: Could be rain on Sunday. Mystic MUFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey 1,192 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 This is going to be some race - Latifi spins twice, both Ferrari's spinning around. No way Mazepin survives to the end . Hope the floor damage on Lewis isn't too bad, great start from the Bulls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,386 Posted April 18, 2021 Administrator Share Posted April 18, 2021 Did Max and Hamilton collide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey 1,192 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Stan said: Did Max and Hamilton collide? Yeah, Max took the racing line - Lewis on the outside and paid the price. Both still running however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey 1,192 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Mick crashes on the pit exit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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