The Formula 1 Thread

[HeathfieldRoad1874]

I did have quite a laugh when I saw them take each other out.

 

[Pride of Lions]

Lewis Hamilton wins the Hungarian GP.

That's his 86th win, his 8th win in Hungary and he beat the fastest lap record by a second on the final lap.

Brilliant!

 

[The Fear]

Easy one for Lewis today, cock up at the start from Botas.

 

[JuanPabloAngel]

Flawless from Hamilton today. And a great drive by Verstappen after he managed to crash on the lap to the grid prior to the race.

 

[Pride of Lions]

Pole position for Hamilton for tomorrow's British GP. Fastest even lap around Silverstone too.

Should be good tomorrow. Hope the weather holds.

 

[Pride of Lions]

What an end to the British GP!!!!

Botas in 2nd gets a puncture, next lap (one lap to go) Lewis Hamilton gets a puncture too. Manages to win with three tyres.......

What a finish..............

 

[JuanPabloAngel]

What an end to the British GP!!!!

Botas in 2nd gets a puncture, next lap (one lap to go) Lewis Hamilton gets a puncture too. Manages to win with three tyres.......

What a finish..............

Unbelievable stuff! I thought he wasn't going to make it, the speed Verstappen had coming at him. Brilliant finish.

 

[The Fear]

What an end!

Botas is one of those drivers that will just never get any luck I think.

 

[The Fear]

Although to be fair, you make your luck at times as well, tyre management etc

 

[Melon Donkey]

Mmm....

It was exciting for 2 laps at the end and (as ever) the first few laps when the grid is bunched together.

Too much Mercedes dominance for me now. It is to be admired in a way but its not great since the restart. No crowds and only midfield competition really.

The pandemic has screwed Red Bull and Ferrari who maybe would have closed the gap and also the proposed changes that were due to come in to level it out more are delayed. So next season should be more of the same. ..

 

[Pride of Lions]

Take a look at this rare footage.

It's BBC Newsreel footage of the British and European Grand Prix on 13 May 1950, designated as the first ever F1 World Championship race.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/formula1/52641917

 

[Melon Donkey]

Bottas signs for another year.

Lame. But predictable sewing up of the market by Mercedes .

Would love 2 competitive drivers at Mercedes. Bottas is solid number 2 but the sport needs Vettel at Mercedes with Lewis.

Looks like Russell will be at Mercedes in 2022 though. William's have dug their heels in and kept him to the end of his contract after Mercedes asked the question about next year .....

 

[Fulford]

Vettel is no longer a top driver and not sure he was ever one of the best.

 

[JuanPabloAngel]

Superb drive from Verstappen and perfect strategy from Red Bull. Decent fight back by Hamilton to get P2 but Red Bull and Verstappen's day all round.

Breathes much-needed life into the season. Bring on Barcelona!

 

[Pride of Lions]

Yeah. I think Lewis extends his lead in the drivers table... (not sure), it's 30 points now.

 

[col8]

Superb drive from Verstappen and perfect strategy from Red Bull. Decent fight back by Hamilton to get P2 but Red Bull and Verstappen's day all round.

Breathes much-needed life into the season. Bring on Barcelona!

He was 10-1 to win today ..... worth a punt

 

[Pride of Lions]

Another win for Lewis Hamilton today.

This time the Spanish Grand Prix.

 

[HeathfieldRoad1874]

Ferrari's pace this year really does highlight how much they were cheating last year.

Of course, they can't punish them too harshly!!! It's Ferrari.

 

[Melon Donkey]

Wasn't keen on Red Bull anyway
Since watching the Netflix documentary- Drive to Survive...
I really dislike Verstappen.
I really really dislike Christian Horner . Horner is a massive arsehole.

 

[The Fear]

Bit of a pedestrian race, Bottas just isn't quite the grade, not aggressive enough and seems happy to be second fiddle, hence they have extended his deal.