Hamilton v Verstappen

[Oxidao]

I hope Max doing a clean race today, and finally pulling Mercedes-Hamilton down to Earth.

F1 last years used to be boring, but for many reasons, it has radically changed this year.

Race!!!

edit. According to E. Fitippaldi: "... could be the race of the century"

 

[somebodyelseuk]

A lot of drivers have the shackles off today, as they have nothing to lose. I would not rule out a red flag early on, in which case Red Bull will stick medium tyres on, then it's pretty much a done deal for Verstappen, barring a mechanical failure.
If there's no red flag, I expect Hamilton to get ahead during pitstops and be comfortably ahead by the end.

 

[7171551]

Well, lets find out!

 

[goonie]

Hamilton takes a shortcut to keep first place. Unbelievable.

 

[Oxidao]

Perfect Max's maneouver, sad.

 

[clingin_on]

That Checo-Hamilton exchange was the shizzle.

Toto sittin' there knowing he's the shizzle.

 

[swany]

I really dont like anything about Verstappen , or his way to the top....Or his Dad , BTW....
Max won his WC in karting , because a danish driver was taken out , by M Verstappens teammate ...

There is only one thing to admire about him , and that is his raw speed. That is surely important , but not enough to be a real Champion in my book.

Hamilton can surely be a tough guy to like for some people , I know.

I just have to say that after many-many years of watching this sport real close ,IMO he is the most complete driver in a competitive car ATM. Im not really a traditional fan of anyone , but I like Hamilton more than Mercedes , thats for sure ....!

Dont forget , the best driver in the world may be racing in a hopeless car on the same track , or never had the chance of being in F1.......Just having the wrong passport is a major obstacle to jump over , remember...?

Look at the nationalities , and the number of racers from certain parts of the world , or lack of them...

Some of the fastest racers in the world are excluded , because they would never fit in the F1 cars....Most people in my country are too tall to ever fit in there.

Anyway , I hope there will be clean racing.....and may the best man win !

Mark Webber was 6 ft.

 

[ScottJPatrick]

Well, they did say it was going to the wire, seems like the Stewards have a lot of explaining to do after that last lap.

 

[goonie]

Incredible theatre.

 

[irie]

I want to preface this by saying I don't like Hamilton or Verstappen.

That was total BS. The FIA just gifted Max the title, he did not win it.

 

[dkmw]

As a lifer BMW and Porsche guy, I’m just overjoyed to see the evil merc crew suffer.

Do I feel guilty for being a vindictive sob? Maybe a little.

But not much

 

[clingin_on]

*Gentle elevator music*

 

[7171551]

The FIA just gifted Max the title, he did not win it.

...Them and Nicholas Latifi

 

[koen]

Incredible, what a race! Congrats to Max!

 

[Oxidao]

Best pilot today won the championship.

Mercedes era is over.

 

[koen]

And Kimi DotD!

 

[41144]

Looks like the Stewards did forget to put on their big-boy trousers after all

 

[dkmw]

And Kimi DotD!

Yep. Though I wish he could have completed (finished? Lol) the event.

What’s the over/under on him having a litre of vodka in him by now?

He is always the best interview in any sport, ever

 

[7171551]

I've just been reading some post race reactions online. As you may expect there are strong opinions expressed! My favourite comment was:

"Max Crashappen and Whinger Spice will be celebrating tonight with the people who drive the safety car"

Can/Will Mercedes appeal? I bet Toto is asking that right now!

 

[clingin_on]

F1.. the original Influencers.