Emag wrote: ↑09 Sep 2025, 13:02
Some people here refuse to accept any criticism at all. It creates this fake atmosphere of sunflowers and daisies where everything feels calm and reserved just because, in the bigger picture, it does not matter much right now. McLaren are almost guaranteed both titles. But if you are looking at it objectively, you cannot only judge things through rose-tinted glasses. There is nothing wrong with pointing out weaknesses or missteps along the way. Constructive criticism is part of following the sport, and it does not mean you are being overly negative or dramatic. People should relax a bit and not take every comment as some harsh attack, because at the end of the day it is just discussing the sport we all enjoy.
It was not a catastrophic strategy, but it was not good either. The whole idea was shut down quickly by Max’s pace, and there was no real need to force it and create unnecessary risk.
However, moments like this matter because it shows that right now the pit wall is without question the weakest link in what is otherwise a really complete team. Since last year it has been clear that the strategy group is a step behind compared to how quickly the rest of the operation has developed. The car, the drivers, the pit crew, all of that is at a top level, while the decision-making on the wall still lags a bit. They are obviously aware of this and working to close the gap. Will Courtenay coming in next year is a sign they are investing in that area, and there are probably more behind-the-scenes adjustments happening at lower levels that we don't hear about.
That's the last thing I have to say on the topic. Looking forward to Baku. It should be slightly better for McLaren there but I expect a really strong RedBull again. It seems their last upgrade package has brought that car into a more comfortable window for Max, however one race is too small a sample to draw conclusions from. Singapore probably will be the "real" test.
I think the issue is more that some who are critiquing aren't capable of carrying forward the possibility they are wrong.
It is put in such absolute terms that it isnt an opinion but an immutable truth.
Those people are driving this conversation, and those conversations are always unhealthy. Because neither side can see a way to compromise or agree to disagree.
Its probably also not great to make a massive bold opinion that is put so forcefully as to demand acceptance, and then claim the opposing bold statements are because others dont like criticism.
Kind of feels like they want their opinion to be untouchable.
Which of course it isnt, being only a subjective opinion.
