Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2021Formula 1

[Samus]

Still don't get why Merc boxed one lap after VER when they had mediums on.

 

[Grayfox]

Still don't get why Merc boxed one lap after VER when they had mediums on.

Warn mediums.
And wanting to cover from undercut.

 

[NotThePrez]

Still don't get why Merc boxed one lap after VER when they had mediums on.

Maybe they were expecting Mediums to fall off in a period where Max's Hards still had solid pace? It was a bit of an odd decision, but Mercedes have also screwed themselves plenty of times this year by not reacting immediately to Red Bull.

 

[Jimlaad43]

Still don't get why Merc boxed one lap after VER when they had mediums on.

They don't need to win this race, they just need to beat Verstappen. Pitting one lap after a rival with a 7 second lead is not a silly move. Keeps you at least 5 ahead.

 

[Blitz24]

Max doesn't have the race pace that Lewis has.

 

[Grayfox]

Lewis not using coded tire choice this time.

 

[Fat Tyre]

Bottas' race craft is just painful to watch. Why can't they just show something else?

 

[PeterJB]

Nice to see the track modifications have improved the racing.

 

[ROAD_DOGG33J]

Bottas' race craft is just painful to watch. Why can't they just show something else?

It's a done deal. He won't pass. Just show us the replay if it happens.

edit: And done

 

[phillgt2002]

That helmet cam has me giggling like a damn kid.

 

[Samus]

VSC coming at least

 

[VulcanSpirit]

The other Sauber is out - could we be entering a safety car phase?

EDIT: Virtual Safety Car deployed! Leclerc pits. Verstappen pits!

 

[Blitz24]

Gio stopped off of the new banked corner.

 

[Firehound427]

Giovinazzi out with mechanical issues.

 

[phillgt2002]

VSC coming at least

Please no FULL safety car

 

[NotThePrez]

VSC deployed.

 

[Sum1s2pid]

Oh, Gasly and Alonso with clutch VSC pits. 😮

 

[Famine]

New hards for Verstappen?


Edit: STFU Toto. Safety cars are there for safety. If the situation is unsafe, the safety car should come out, whether it "interferes with the race" or not.

 

[Samus]

Now we've got a race. 21 laps to cut down 23 seconds on much fresher tyres.

 

[McLaren]

Toto, don’t be a fellow whiner.

 

[Demon Drone]

As usual Mercedes making poor strategy calls.

 

[Grayfox]

So Toto can dictate safety?

 

[Blitz24]

Toto, don’t be a fellow whiner.

Our championship >>>> safety importance.

 

[VulcanSpirit]

End of Virtual Safety Car. Verstappen 17 seconds back following his stop.

 

[Fat Tyre]

That's stupid from Toto.

Is Hamilton screwed now? His tyres are going to be 23 laps older than Max's and he is only 21 seconds behind Hamilton.

 

[Liquid]

Toto can do one, begging for not having a safety car. Even if a VSC is sufficient, you shouldn't say things like that.

 

[PeterJB]

This is officially on.

 

[ROAD_DOGG33J]

As usual Mercedes making poor strategy calls.

I think RB were going to do the opposite of Hamilton.

 

[Jubby]

It's okay, guys. The championship trophies already have their winners engraved. No worries for the SC.

 

[Demon Drone]

That just lost Hamilton the championship.