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Clarky

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Track temperature has fallen dramatically, ahead of second practice; from a start of 42C for first practice, it's now down to 31C and dropping, as the sun set on Losail about five minutes ago

These will be the race and qualifying conditions

Clarky

@wbuxtonofficial So… the FIA have just deleted the entire section on track limits in race directors notes and replaced it with a coverall for every corner at Qatar. Track limit is the edge of the purple and white kerb. Yeah as Bottas ran wide with all 4 wheels to get his fastest lap. They said FP1 ...

Clarky

Not surprised by the decision. What were they gonna do? Say that they messed up in the first place. You rarely see that in any political sporting environment. Max's comments about Merc showing their true nature is appalling. The lack of self awareness is unbelievable! He comes across as a spoilt pe...

Clarky

It didn't work like that in this case. Verstappen was penalised for the same thing that Hamilton wasn't penalised for. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EI-nMx-gnTU So, no consistency, thanks for supporting. Yes - I think when there is a tight and exciting finish to the World Championship in the mix,...

Clarky

@wbuxtonofficial

So… the FIA have just deleted the entire section on track limits in race directors notes and replaced it with a coverall for every corner at Qatar. Track limit is the edge of the purple and white kerb.

Clarky

It'll be interesting to see who actually bothers with the race track this weekend. They've just announced you don't have to. You are wrong because you assume consistency. The next one will be penalized (except if it is Verstappen, of course). ;) The difference is that the fia have made a precedent ...

Clarky

It'll be interesting to see who actually bothers with the race track this weekend. They've just announced you don't have to. You are wrong because you assume consistency. The next one will be penalized (except if it is Verstappen, of course). ;) It didn't work like that in this case. Verstappen was...

Clarky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PGXUNiLqPo

Palmers take - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZquZxUHtC0

Clarky

You've got to give Verstappen credit for being smart, and committing to his move immediately. No-one can say he opened up the steering. Red Bull will say he turned consistently into the corner. Mercedes and everyone else will see and point out that his steering angle was (probably) less than any ot...

Clarky

I'm really glad Mercedes are not letting this go. Whilst I don't like race results being altered away from the circuit, this kind of defense shown by Max has nothing to do with F1 in my opinion. So, even if the FIA don't do anything about this incident, it would be good for them to write a new rule...

Clarky

Am I going mad? I'm certain there was an onboard replay from Hamilton's car (front facing) shown during the sky broadcast and I cannot find it anywhere. From 38s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhrAgoHCoyo Hmmm, at the time I thought there was a double movement, now I'm not so sure. What I am certa...

Clarky

Am I going mad? I'm certain there was an onboard replay from Hamilton's car (front facing) shown during the sky broadcast and I cannot find it anywhere. From 38s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhrAgoHCoyo Hmmm, at the time I thought there was a double movement, now I'm not so sure. What I am certa...

Clarky

Good_Year wrote: ↑
Tue Nov 16, 2021 8:55 am
Am I going mad?

I'm certain there was an onboard replay from Hamilton's car (front facing) shown during the sky broadcast and I cannot find it anywhere.

From 38s

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

Clarky

The mystery Verstappen onboard footage has still not materialised. If I was Mercedes I'd be demanding to see it. I don't know why people are so upset about this. It's a total red herring and irrelevant to infraction of the rules. Regardless Verstappen should have been given a penalty but why this t...

Clarky

The mystery Verstappen onboard footage has still not materialised.

If I was Mercedes I'd be demanding to see it.

Clarky

Sadly, I'm fully expecting the FIA to come out and say that they didn't give a penalty but have now altered the rules for following races where driving yourself and another car off is deemed a penalty. I can't imagine them admitting a mistake, even if we ever get to see the onboard from Max. If the...

Clarky

Without a shadow of doubt. You cant race off the track. The Verstappen crash or bailout has to be stamped out. The fact there was no onboard footage from Verstappen's car is bad enough but imo you didn't even need that footage to see he forced another driver of the track gaining a lasting advantage....

Clarky

There was some epic racing at TUrkey & then there was this. Ham Vs. Per... This was the only time when a driver (cleanly) overtakes Hamilton: 1460227331637710848 When Checo is in the DRS of Hamilton heading towards turn 4, the Red Bull at that instant looked quite pacy. But ofcourse no match for Ha...

Clarky

For those being critical of the stewards over both drivers going off track in turn 4; I think most have forgotten that unofficial rule that says the car ahead at the apex can drive the other off the track... That happened to be Verstappen. And since he was ahead, and also left the track and rejoine...

Clarky

I do not think there was anything wrong with Max defense. it was hard racing. Though if they both had crashed may be Max would be blamed more or probably got penalty. I also loved how Perez got the position back with Hamilton but obviously RBR had no answer today to speed of Mercedes. I think Hamil...

Clarky

I cant believe people are backing Verstappen here.

Clarky

I do not think there was anything wrong with Max defense. it was hard racing. Though if they both had crashed may be Max would be blamed more or probably got penalty. I also loved how Perez got the position back with Hamilton but obviously RBR had no answer today to speed of Mercedes. I think Hamil...

Clarky

I do not think there was anything wrong with Max defense . it was hard racing. Though if they both had crashed may be Max would be blamed more or probably got penalty. I also loved how Perez got the position back with Hamilton but obviously RBR had no answer today to speed of Mercedes. I think Hami...

Clarky

You miss my point Poker. Read my posts and you'll see I'm not on Verstappen's side at all here. I know but then you seemingly look to give Max a way out. Well I'm saying the only possible way out is if Hamilton also braked too late make the corner. I'm still blaming Max unless that becomes clear. R...

Clarky

For those being critical of the stewards over both drivers going off track in turn 4; I think most have forgotten that unofficial rule that says the car ahead at the apex can drive the other off the track... That happened to be Verstappen. And since he was ahead, and also left the track and rejoine...

Clarky

The pundits are over eggings this "dominant merc for the rest of the season". Did they forget mexico. For all we know softs were the tyre to be on and the only reason bottas kept it ahead, not to mention maxs gear sync issues. Hamilton in qualifying and the sprint just seems to have it hooked up. H...

Clarky

@autosport

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has revealed that @LewisHamilton's disqualification from qualifying at #F1's #BrazilGP was triggered by his DRS failing tests by just 0.2mm/quote]

Clarky

Johnson wrote: ↑
Sat Nov 13, 2021 9:38 pm
Did Max use DRS this race? His flap looked broken at the end of qualifying, were Red Bull allowed to change it?

He did yes.

Clarky

Hamilton who started 20th finished 5th just 2.1 seconds off of 3rd place.

Clarky

JN23 wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:51 pm
Video of Verstappen having a look at Hamilton’s rear wing after qualifying…

https://twitter.com/frd182/status/14592 ... 11814?s=21

He actually touches it.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1459304350451392519

Clarky

If Mercedes fail a static test then someone will be in a lot of trouble.

Clarky

Yeah it proves the knew something.

Clarky

What an anti climatic end to the championship that would be, Hamilton has gone the way of Vettel in 2017/18 What am i forgetting about vettel 1718 that is any way comparable to 2021 season Team and driver repeatedly shooting themselves in the foot to gift away a championship. But hamilton hasnt bee...

Clarky

deni
@fiagirly
#F1: Translating from
@redbullf1france

“1 hour before qualifying, Paul Monaghan and Adrian Newey went to the FIA offices. According to them: the Mercedes' rear wing flap bends too much from 260 km/h” (reported by AMuS)

So how was this tested in the garage?

Clarky

This is a MASSIVE own goal from Mercedes. From Chris Medland: Assuming he is disqualified then the infringement will need rectifying, and the cars are in parc ferme from the start of qualifying. Adjusting the rear wing would be a set-up change, so that would make it a pit lane start Hamilton's engin...

Clarky

F1_Ernie wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:04 pm
Bottas should have got 2nd, could have made abit of difference this weekend but Max will win.

100%

Clarky

I am not sure why everyone is blaming Bottas . He was a sitting duck once he got the bad start. He could have gone in outside line but Max would have gone the other way. He definitely played it safe in the braking as Hamilton was in the inside and was then taken out. He had an awful race with the t...

Clarky

F1_Ernie wrote: ↑
Sun Nov 07, 2021 9:06 pm
Wolff is not happy with Bottas, not surprised either.

And rightly so he, f'd up the entire plan by allowing Verstappen to run around him.

Clarky

Red Bull just too quick.

Bottas just opened the door for Verstappen who didn't get a second invitation. P!55 poor.

Bottas then gets punted by Ricciardo and gets stuck behind him for 39 laps. Did the stewards even look at it?

Clarky

Johnson wrote: ↑
Sat Nov 06, 2021 9:32 pm
Is Lewis starting on soft tyres?

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