Max got the penalty in Austria but Lando could definitely have been more clever with it. He was so much faster with a decent amount of the race left that he didn't need to take the opportunity then and have made the pass when it was easier. And if that's wrong and he hadn't been able to or it did turn out that it was his last opportunity to make the move, then the gap to Max is three points fewer than it ended up being.

It would have to take something quite remarkable for Norris to close the gap between him and Verstappen, he would need a double DNF for Verstappen and for Norris to win both races.

It would have to take something quite remarkable for Norris to close the gap between him and Verstappen, he would need a double DNF for Verstappen and for Norris to win both races.

 

He needs to gain 8 points each race weekend to win the title which is doable albeit doesn’t leave much room for error

For F1 fans, just a reminder that we have the return of Buzzjack's Greatest F1 Race:

 

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Austria, the one where Max ran him off the road?

 

And yeah as Liam says I'm sure Max doesn't give a jot about how his 2021 title came about, people will always try and create narratives about how a driver was undeserving of a title because of their biases. But regardless of the circumstances, if Lando does overturn what was at its peak an 84 point deficit that would monumental and unthinkable.

Yes, that one. Max was at fault yes but as RFC points out Lando could have been smarter with his timing. However, the real point is that Lando's car only received a puncture in the contact. However, he went far too fast trying to get to the pits and ended up retiring because he damaged his car doing so. A smarter driver would have been more conservative with their pace and returned to the track with a new tyre.

 

On the second point - Max isn't Lando so not really relevant. Lando has literally said he would prefer to win it deservedly on the track and without too much assistance from Oscar.

 

Realistically, though the only way he'll win it is if he can convince Ferrari and Mercedes to pull aside for him as well. Or if Max is unable to complete the season due to injury/illness

The odds btw are

 

Max 8/15

Lando 11/8

 

So its seen as can go either way but obviously all it takes is one good race from Max to fully change things

Lando out in Q1 :/

The QF is interesting because Piastri did pretty well so if he won tomorrow and Max was 5th suddenly he might think he can win it too like Severin was saying before which would be pretty hilarious. Lando was ‘unlucky’ which seems a common theme

Just did the math and let’s say Leclerc wins and Max is 5th and Lando 7th

 

Max 313

Lando 247

Leclerc 242

 

Could be a three way race 👀

At least Lando is unlikely to go backwards at the start this time.

 

 

 

If I were him, I'd put a new engine in overnight and take the grid penalty here.

The QF is interesting because Piastri did pretty well so if he won tomorrow and Max was 5th suddenly he might think he can win it too like Severin was saying before which would be pretty hilarious. Lando was ‘unlucky’ which seems a common theme

Absolutely Lando was unlucky with the flag but it also shows up his tendency to miss opportunities presented to him. He was only 2/10s off Leclerc's time through sector but aborted the moment he saw the yellow, however as some have pointed out, he had almost the whole straight to go before hit reached the yellow and you did not need to slow until you reach the flag. By the time he did it was over. He had both the option to continue at pace until the flag or lift off just enough to show he was slowing and would likely still qualify higher than 17th. The worst option was to abort the lap where he did. I'm pretty sure Mx, Lewis etc would have delayed as long as possible.

 

 

He'll be 16th now though with Gasly DSQ

Crazy race thankfully Lando finished ahead of Max not ideal but a gain still keeps it possible. Leclerc and Piastri unlucky Sainz took Perez out or they would have gained huge on Max instead. Nevertheless it’s still open for many possibilities

If there's one thing you can guarantee from Baku, it's an unconverted Leclerc pole.

Looking forward to seeing the highlights. Sounds like an awesome race

 

Although as a Hulkenberg fan, it's going to be tough seeing him lose a points finish because of a puncture.....

Looking forward to seeing the highlights. Sounds like an awesome race

 

Although as a Hulkenberg fan, it's going to be tough seeing him lose a points finish because of a puncture.....

Depending on how strict the stewards want to be, he may well yet end up with a 5 or 10 sec penalty anyway for overtaking under the VSC. Although personally I think all four should just get a reprimand instead, since the race was over at the time.

Crazy race thankfully Lando finished ahead of Max not ideal but a gain still keeps it possible. Leclerc and Piastri unlucky Sainz took Perez out or they would have gained huge on Max instead. Nevertheless it’s still open for many possibilities

Looked to me more like Perez drifted over to the right and clipped Sainz's left rear with his right front causing the incident. I think they're both drifting towards ech other but Perez seems to be moving more. Racing incident personally but it doesn't feel to me like Sainz took Perez out

 

 

Confirmed as no further action - racing incident

Edited September 15, 2024Sep 15 by Severin

All four drivers who overtook other cars on the warm down lap have received an official warning. These were Verstappen, Hulkenberg, Ocon and Gasly.

Early this year in Australia a similar incident occured but it was not noted or punished in any way. However, the stewards have reminded all drivers that further incident of this nature will result in harsher penalties in the future.

totally Perez's fault

Piastri was amazing, genius, he seems like he's been running F1 for 10 years

Very solid weekend for Franco Colapinto, qualified in the Top 10 and in the points in his second race.