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Grand Prix thread Gran Premio De La Ciudad De México 2021

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by ched999uk, Nov 3, 2021.

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Who will finish first?

Poll closed Nov 6, 2021.
  1. Max Verstappen

    46.2%
  2. Lewis Hamilton

    30.8%
  3. Valtteri Bottas

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  4. Sergio Perez

    15.4%
  5. Lando Norris

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  6. Daniel Ricciardo

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  7. Charles Leclerc

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  8. Carlos Sainz

    7.7%
  9. Sebastian Vettel

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  10. Any Other

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. ched999uk

    ched999uk Well-Known Member

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    Just had a quick look and found this statement: 'Under Article 23.2b of the Formula One sporting regulations, “each driver may use no more than 3 engines,” across the season.' from https://www.thefocus.news/sports/mo...les-explained-after-mexico-city-gp-penalties/
    Looking at Article 23.2 here: https://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/2021_formula_1_sporting_regulations_-_iss_11-_2021-07-12.pdf looks like it's a drivers use of PU units. So that does suggest there is no way Lewis can use Bottas's PU's. Does seem weird that Bottas has taken 6 ICE units to Lewis's 4, maybe 1 of Bottas's still had 'the issue'?
     
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  2. Justjazz

    Justjazz Well-Known Member

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    Thank you, they have certainly buttoned that up but allowed for the George scenario when driving for another competitor. Takes me back to my contract negotiating days in the IT world.
     
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  3. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    Epic line from Andrew Benson

    "The good news for Mercedes, such as it was, is that Hamilton and Bottas were second and third quickest."

    Amazing journalism
     
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  4. TopClass

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    Disappointed at the lack of pace from McLaren and Ferrari today - whether they can spring any surprises tomorrow remains to be seen but they’re nowhere near so far.

    No one looked comfortable outside of RBR and Merc
     
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    Lando taking new pu! Not sure how many components!
     
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    Unless Merc have found something special overnight then tonight could be pretty onesided!

    Fingers crossed for Sunday either way
     
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  7. ched999uk

    ched999uk Well-Known Member

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    I don't think Merc have much, if any, more!
     
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  8. Justjazz

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    Looks like voting closed before Qualifying but had I had time to vote it would be Verstappen I would have voted for. I feel Mercedes are not up to the task this year. Might be good for Mercedes to get a shake up, been too easy in the past. I still think Max will get the WDC this year too.
     
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  9. Number 1 Jasper

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    I think Max will get wdc , not sure about WCC .

    Horner will be unbearable :steam:
     
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  10. ched999uk

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    Sorry, miscalculated poll close time. It's open for next 2 hrs.
     
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  11. Justjazz

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    It will do Merc good to get a kicking.
     
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    Thanks, just cast my vote.
     
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  13. TopClass

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    As it stands it might be the most boring GP in history!

    Will it get a bit closer?
     
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  14. Number 1 Jasper

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    Don’t disagree in the slightest .
     
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    I really really want Perez to win this :)
     
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  16. Justjazz

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    There have been a few under the Merc dominance. Let's not knock that they finally have been challenged.
     
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    Absolutely, but it’s the fight and some racing I want to see.
     
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    Strollololololol
     
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  19. ched999uk

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    If red bull are having to keep repairing rear wings on both cars, how are they going to survive a full race?
     
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    Track rubbering in mightily- Verstappen and Perez to go into the 1:15s?
     
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