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Grand Prix thread Ooredoo Qatar Grand Prix 2021

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by ched999uk, Nov 18, 2021.

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Who will gain the 25 points for a win?

Poll closed Nov 20, 2021.
  1. Lewis Hamilton

    73.3%
  2. Max Verstappen

    6.7%
  3. Valtteri Bottas

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    0.0%
  4. Sergio Perez

    6.7%
  5. Lando Norris

    6.7%
  6. Carlos Sainz

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  7. Charles Leclerc

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  8. Sebastian Vettel

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  9. Fernando Alonso

    0 vote(s)
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  10. Any Other

    6.7%
  1. ched999uk

    ched999uk Well-Known Member

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    Alonso forgetting there are 2 national anthems to be played <laugh>
     
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    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

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    Pity no real fight up front today. We really needed a bit more of the fizz. A bit like that stuff in the bottle on the podium.
     
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  3. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    With the advantage Hamilton has on Verstappen I don't think so. I think he will nick it at the last race. The upgrade they said they weren't bringing is magic.
     
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    Horner being summoned to the stewards for a breach of the sporting code. No other info yet.
     
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    I wonder if it's due to his comments on fia having no control of marshals?
     
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    That went out the window from the start when, as per usual, Bottas found reverse. Max knew he
    Likely to be for the comments he made when interviewed by Sky before the race.
     
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    Reckon he might have given instructions to another team, perhaps.
     
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    Horner summoned to the Stewards for his remarks about the yellow flag ruling being a screw up and a random martial waving the flags when not told to:



    EDIT - oops sorry someone already posted it, my browser hadn't told me there were new posts!
     
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    It will only be a slap on wrist and a fine I guess!
     
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    Number 1 Jasper Well-Known Member

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    If that .
     
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  11. eddie_squidd

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    Well you had a lot more info than me!
     
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    Im not used to twitter , but have Marshall’s got to be told when to wave flags ?
     
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    I think Horner is arguing he shouldn't have waved it as the track went green or something. Not sure to be honest I didn't see his interview.
     
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    He basically said it should be fia telling marshals to wave flags not a muppets marshal waving a flag when ever he wanted. Went on to say fia didn't have control of marshals.
     
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    So he’s being a prick just for a change .
     
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    This is all getting out of hand because the FIA have let it get out of hand.
     
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    Unless Red Bull find nearly half a second then Max won’t be winning anything, apart from Cry Baby of the year award.
     
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    Just been reading that Mercedes didn't use the Brazil engine this weekend, saving it for the last two races. Eeek
     
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    Just watching Toto on sky , he says they will be bringing the magic to the last 2 races .
     
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    Surely that would go to Horner ?

    I’m no fan of Max , but he has calmed down a bit .

    Horner has always been a classless person .
     
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