2023 Qatar Grand Prix - Lusail, Oct 06 - 08

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gastonmazzacane wrote:
08 Oct 2023, 19:58
That was kinda dangerous rejoining the track from Alonso, wasn't it?
No.
Don`t russel the hamster!

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djones wrote:
08 Oct 2023, 19:52
Mercedes had the pace to win this (or at least put up a good fight) had they worked as a team. Idiots.
I have heard that numerous times this season, can run lap times like the leader etc. I believe it when i see it.

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djones wrote:
08 Oct 2023, 19:52
Mercedes had the pace to win this (or at least put up a good fight) had they worked as a team. Idiots.
Yes, hamilton threw the team under the bus there, agreed.

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It does look like Merc and McLaren had a good shot at a win this weekend unless Max has a few tenths in his pocket; Norris has closed 5s in on Max in the last 15 laps. McLaren drivers making errors in quali and Lewis in the race has caused no fight for the win

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organic wrote:
08 Oct 2023, 20:03
It does look like Merc and McLaren had a good shot at a win this weekend unless Max has a few tenths in his pocket
Max is comfortable. Not quite sure what you’re seeing.

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Juzh wrote:
08 Oct 2023, 20:02
djones wrote:
08 Oct 2023, 19:52
Mercedes had the pace to win this (or at least put up a good fight) had they worked as a team. Idiots.
Yes, hamilton threw the team under the bus there, agreed.
Have a word with yourself.

It’s a team game.

Lewis was on the clean side on softs. Anybody with an IQ over 80 can understand it made sense to have a team order that Hamilton is allowed in front if the situation is close.

He could have caused max trouble before his tyres went off in about 5 laps then the advantage was back to George on mediums.

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Max extending his lead

Apparently he’s struggling 😂

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DGP123 wrote:
08 Oct 2023, 20:06
Max extending his lead

Apparently he’s struggling 😂
He's 11s clear of Norris atm. He was 15s ahead of Norris when Norris was finally clear of traffic. The pace is probably similar
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djones wrote:
08 Oct 2023, 19:52
Mercedes had the pace to win this (or at least put up a good fight) had they worked as a team. Idiots.
I don't believe it.
Max is cruising.
Looking at George lap times he's not even faster than the McL in clear air.

At best Lewis - assuming he had a better race pace than Russell like he usually does - would've finished 2nd.

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Pretty sure I've heard Sargeant say he doesn't drink in the race... could be his issue

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organic wrote:
08 Oct 2023, 19:57
Max lost 3s to Norris in that stint. Russell also flying. RB don't seem quickest
Norris undercut him. I think you are worrying too much. Verstappen really is just managing after he did a naughty yesterday…lol.

He’s basically the only one with no track limit warnings

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djones wrote:
08 Oct 2023, 20:05
Juzh wrote:
08 Oct 2023, 20:02
djones wrote:
08 Oct 2023, 19:52
Mercedes had the pace to win this (or at least put up a good fight) had they worked as a team. Idiots.
Yes, hamilton threw the team under the bus there, agreed.
Have a word with yourself.

It’s a team game.

Lewis was on the clean side on softs. Anybody with an IQ over 80 can understand it made sense to have a team order that Hamilton is allowed in front if the situation is close.

He could have caused max trouble before his tyres went off in about 5 laps then the advantage was back to George on mediums.
Im not buying any of that BS. team cant acount for a thousand different scenarios that happen into turn 1. Hamilton blundered it and thats simply it.

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Juzh wrote:
08 Oct 2023, 20:11
djones wrote:
08 Oct 2023, 20:05
Juzh wrote:
08 Oct 2023, 20:02

Yes, hamilton threw the team under the bus there, agreed.
Have a word with yourself.

It’s a team game.

Lewis was on the clean side on softs. Anybody with an IQ over 80 can understand it made sense to have a team order that Hamilton is allowed in front if the situation is close.

He could have caused max trouble before his tyres went off in about 5 laps then the advantage was back to George on mediums.
Im not buying any of that BS. team cant acount for a thousand different scenarios that happen into turn 1. Hamilton blundered it and thats simply it.
The team can definitely say 'if lewis gets alongside you, let him go'
Not difficult

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organic wrote:
08 Oct 2023, 20:08
DGP123 wrote:
08 Oct 2023, 20:06
Max extending his lead

Apparently he’s struggling 😂
He's 11s clear of Norris atm. He was 15s ahead of Norris when Norris was finally clear of traffic
It looks like they are just managing the distance behind. Doesn't seem to be under pressure at all.

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I've noticed it seems the older drivers having a bit of a nightmare this race.