bobmac
Major Champion
Apologies, my mistake, that was FP2
F1 2022
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Pathetic Shark
Tour Rookie
Lewis Hamilton getting lapped 
Smiffy
Grand Slam Winner
Swango1980
Well-known member
One of the most boring races I've seen. Watching the battle for 13th for most of it, even though it was obvious it was difficult to overtake, without DRS, or with DRS if you were at the back of a DRS train.
Leclerc spinning out at least added a touch of drama I suppose.
Leclerc spinning out at least added a touch of drama I suppose.
bobmac
Major Champion
Well done Red Bull and well done Norris and Russell getting 3rd and 4th
cliveb
Head Pro
Anyone else get the feeling Hamilton has lost his mojo?
Despite what he says publicly, I reckon deep down he knows that now Merc have dropped the ball with this year's car, and given he's close to the end of his career, his chance to grab an 8th title has probably gone for good. It would be no surprise if his heart was no longer in it.
Despite what he says publicly, I reckon deep down he knows that now Merc have dropped the ball with this year's car, and given he's close to the end of his career, his chance to grab an 8th title has probably gone for good. It would be no surprise if his heart was no longer in it.
bobmac
Major Champion
It certainly can't be much fun.
SaintHacker
Journeyman Pro
Think it was probably more a case of having nothing to race for so save the engine/gearbox etc for the next race
Foxholer
Blackballed
Some potential new blood https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/61300470
SteveW86
Head Pro
Mercedes looking much more competitive in Miami, early signs showing their upgrades are working.
Smiffy
Grand Slam Winner
And if Hamilton can be persuaded to remove his jewellery, they'll gain an extra 0.75 of a second per lap....
Piece
Tour Winner
And if Hamilton can be persuaded to remove his jewellery, they'll gain an extra 0.75 of a second per lap....
And another 0.25 if he goes commando ??
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Deleted member 29109
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It’s fantastic to see the Mercs back at the sharp end. And Redbull struggling for reliability again ?
Not sure they could find any bigger knobs or rider people to interview on the grid walk
Jason.H
Well-known member
Just what I was thinking. Not really a fan of these street circuits, hope theres not too many safety cars
Foxholer
Blackballed
Russell's hope to 'bounce back' amused me!
Smiffy
Grand Slam Winner
Brundell's shirt!!!
What a gutbucket he is...???
What a gutbucket he is...???
Neilds
Assistant Pro
Race Director doesn’t follow rules in last race of season, Mercedes lead push to get him fired.
New Race Director tries to enforce rules that have not been followed for years (jewellery) and Mercedes start crying ???
New Race Director tries to enforce rules that have not been followed for years (jewellery) and Mercedes start crying ???
Springveldt
Well-known member
Absolute car crash TV. So many completely clueless airheads wandering around. Laughed out loud when Brundle said "It's like the floodgates have been opened, is there anyone left in the grandstands?"
Mercedes looked more competitive but I'm wondering if it was just the layout and the temperature of the track. Still miles off the pace really though.
The Red Bull is too fast in a straight line for the Ferrari. Even with DRS LeClerc couldn't even close on Verstappen never mind over take him.
Canary_Yellow
Journeyman Pro
It’s interesting how although cars can follow more closely, the change to aero rules also means that DRS is less effective.
I wonder if anyone has done any work to see what the lap delta required is for an overtake this season vs last season? Wouldn’t be surprised if it isn’t THAT different.
Overall I’d say better that cars can follow closely, not sure it’s massively more entertaining though.
