2020 Sakhir Grand Prix Race Thread

FormulaFun · Post by **FormulaFun** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:29 pm

What a pass, Bottas is a deadman driving at this point

mikeyg123 · Post by **mikeyg123** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:30 pm

ahh Russell's got this one. I made the mistake of letting myself hope Stroll would be at least somewhat effective.

Asphalt_World · Post by **Asphalt_World** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:30 pm

My god. My heart rate is off the scale.

Schumacher forever#1 · Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:30 pm

This is insane!

TheGiantHogweed · Post by **TheGiantHogweed** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:31 pm

Bottas is on far older tyres though. But that doesn't take anything away from Russell.

jimmyj · Post by **jimmyj** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:31 pm

Steady George.....

Bacus · Post by **Bacus** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:32 pm

Hmm Russel isn't making too many inroads on Perez. and 12 short laps to go

mikeyg123 · Post by **mikeyg123** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:33 pm

Whatever happens Russell has driven a superb race and I think guaranteed himself a Merc drive for 2022.

kleefton · Post by **kleefton** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:33 pm

looks like Checo is going to get his first win.

Schumacher forever#1 · Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:34 pm

IDK I'd rather see Perez win, despite the fact it should really be George's

Asphalt_World · Post by **Asphalt_World** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:34 pm

If Russell can get withing DRS range with two laps to go, he will win.

Schermerhorn · Post by **Schermerhorn** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:34 pm

This race is insane

F1_Ernie · Post by **F1_Ernie** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:34 pm

Bottas tyres are well old

mikeyg123 · Post by **mikeyg123** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:35 pm

If Russell had been wearing Lewis Hamilton's helmet would anyone have been able to tell there was a difference?

Steve_muzzy · Post by **Steve_muzzy** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:35 pm

Arghhhhhhhhh

Greenman · Post by **Greenman** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:35 pm

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Is Bottas giving up his team position to Russell ?

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Bacus · Post by **Bacus** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:36 pm

oh my god, what's going on here

jimmyj · Post by **jimmyj** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:36 pm

This sucks. I like Perez but I hate this for George

kleefton · Post by **kleefton** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:36 pm

Wow, Mercedes falling apart in the absence of the Goat LOL

schumilegend · Post by **schumilegend** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:36 pm

BOTTAS WHAT A CLOWN

Greenman · Post by **Greenman** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:36 pm

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Russell's race is jinxed !

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Bacus · Post by **Bacus** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:36 pm

he won't be getting even his first points.

Asphalt_World · Post by **Asphalt_World** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:37 pm

I feel rather sick.

Schermerhorn · Post by **Schermerhorn** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:37 pm

BTW....why the heck didn't Mercedes bring Bottas back in on the next lap - like they did to Russell - and onto the correct tyres?

Espo · Post by **Espo** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:37 pm

Wont even walk away with any points as a consolation. Gutted for Russel.

jimmyj · Post by **jimmyj** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:37 pm

Schermerhorn wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:37 pm
BTW....why the heck didn't Mercedes bring Bottas back in on the next lap - like they did to Russell - and onto the correct tyres?

Lots of questions to say the least!

kleefton · Post by **kleefton** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:38 pm

So after all of his good efforts Russell is still going to end up without a point. Terrible luck.

schumilegend · Post by **schumilegend** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:38 pm

Well Bottas beat Russel...

cmax · Post by **cmax** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:38 pm

Mercedes shot themselves in the foot with the double stacking I think.

Asphalt_World · Post by **Asphalt_World** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:38 pm

I can't feel any pleasure in Perez winning, although I will in time. It just feels so bad.

Bacus · Post by **Bacus** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:38 pm

Espo wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:37 pm
Wont even walk away with any points as a consolation. Gutted for Russel.

he might get 1 point for FL though

FormulaFun · Post by **FormulaFun** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:38 pm

Russell, poor guy - man I could cry for him

Great to see perez on the top step though, well deserved

Schumacher forever#1 · Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:39 pm

This sport is cruel

Asphalt_World · Post by **Asphalt_World** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:39 pm

Bacus wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:38 pm

Espo wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:37 pm
Wont even walk away with any points as a consolation. Gutted for Russel.
he might get 1 point for FL though

That can't happen unless he also scores a championship point.

mikeyg123 · Post by **mikeyg123** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:41 pm

IF he wins it will be fortuatus for Perez but lets not forget he was last after lap 1 and he would have been third without the good luck. It's been an incredible drive from his.

jimmyj · Post by **jimmyj** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:42 pm

Interesting to think if Lewis was driving today what may be different. Or not.

mikeyg123 · Post by **mikeyg123** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:42 pm

Perez pulled out 10 seconds on a man his team mate can't keep up with either.

Espo · Post by **Espo** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:42 pm

Asphalt_World wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:39 pm

Bacus wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:38 pm

Espo wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:37 pm
Wont even walk away with any points as a consolation. Gutted for Russel.
he might get 1 point for FL though
That can't happen unless he also scores a championship point.

Looks like there is a chance he can get in there and get some.

Schumacher forever#1 · Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:42 pm

mikeyg123 wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:41 pm
IF he wins it will be fortuatus for Perez but lets not forget he was last after lap 1 and he would have been third without the good luck. It's been an incredible drive from his.

DOTD easily for me

FormulaFun · Post by **FormulaFun** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:43 pm

Meanwhile Albon in the middle of nowhere - that's it now surely it's Perez in the Red Bull next year and Albon back in the Tauri