2021 Spanish Grand Prix - Catalunya, May 07 - 09

[Restomaniac]

I think it might just be a capability thing. Maybe he’s just having to use too much of his capacity on keeping the car on track to be able to process and react to the flags as he should.

Then he needs removing from it.

I would not argue with that at all. I think it’s too soon for him to be in F1. Probably the pressure of Haas really needing the sponsorship money.

But for that reason, I think he’s in the team to stay- rightly or wrongly. If they drop him then all the money goes away.

Well hopefully the FIA will keep adding penalty points and save Haas the job.

[foxmulder_ms]

Big strategic mistake by Merc, they could have won this if they pitted right after Vest. lol. sometimes teams do rookie mistakes which are even obvious from my armchair. I was screaming at them, couldn't believe they didn't pit.

[JordanMugen]

That's made it interesting. But the same issue exists - this is not an overtaking track.

Yes. Bottas has every right to exert maximum defence, given WDC points are at stake.

[Just_a_fan]

Bottas has no obligation to let Hamilton past. 2nd place is better than 3rd, for Bottas' WDC challenge.

Hamilton will have to overtake of his own accord against the Finnish ace.

Depends on whether he wants to be driving at the next race.

[JordanMugen]

Bottas has no obligation to let Hamilton past. 2nd place is better than 3rd, for Bottas' WDC challenge.

Hamilton will have to overtake of his own accord against the Finnish ace.

Depends on whether he wants to be driving at the next race.

Bottas is fighting for the WDC! Every point counts for Bottas 3.0.

[Hoffman900]

Big strategic mistake by Merc, they could have won this if they pitted right after Vest. lol. sometimes teams do rookie mistakes which are even obvious from my armchair. I was screaming at them, couldn't believe they didn't pit.

Toto will be calling you Monday with a big signing bonus

[matt_b]

Perez let Max past so Bottas will do the same

[oT v1]

Veryyyy interesting strat! Love it, max is kind of trapped either way.

I don’t think Ham can take 23s out of his tyres and still have enough of a delta….but bravo for giving it a shot

[JordanMugen]

Perez let Max past so Bottas will do the same

This is for a finishing position. Perez was yet to pit.

[El Scorchio]

Then he needs removing from it.

I would not argue with that at all. I think it’s too soon for him to be in F1. Probably the pressure of Haas really needing the sponsorship money.

But for that reason, I think he’s in the team to stay- rightly or wrongly. If they drop him then all the money goes away.

Well hopefully the FIA will keep adding penalty points and save Haas the job.

That looks like it could be a distinct possibility! I do wonder if it got really bad that the FIA could revoke his super licence?

[foxmulder_ms]

Big strategic mistake by Merc, they could have won this if they pitted right after Vest. lol. sometimes teams do rookie mistakes which are even obvious from my armchair. I was screaming at them, couldn't believe they didn't pit.

Toto will be calling you Monday with a big signing bonus

You know what, there is merit of an outsider checking their operations. I would be great at it. At the end, it is actually what I do for living!

[Marty_Y]

Team radio - Verstappen to Red Bull
"I don't see how we are going to make it to the end."

[Just_a_fan]

Bottas has no obligation to let Hamilton past. 2nd place is better than 3rd, for Bottas' WDC challenge.

Hamilton will have to overtake of his own accord against the Finnish ace.

Depends on whether he wants to be driving at the next race.

Bottas is fighting for the WDC! Every point counts for Bottas 3.0.

Did you see my laughing emoji?

[matt_b]

Perez let Max past so Bottas will do the same

This is for a finishing position. Perez was yet to pit.

Still got out the way under team orders so expecting Bottas dto do what Perez did

[El Scorchio]

Bottas has the call. What will he do?