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Grand Prix thread VTB Russian Grand Prix 2021

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by TopClass, Sep 23, 2021.

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Who will finish first?

Poll closed Sep 25, 2021.
  1. Lewis Hamilton

    61.5%
  2. Max Verstappen

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  3. Valtteri Bottas

    30.8%
  4. Sergio Perez

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  5. Lando Norris

    7.7%
  6. Daniel Ricciardo

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  7. Charles Leclerc

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  8. Carlos Sainz

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  9. Esteban Ocon

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    0.0%
  10. Any Other

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  1. Number 1 Jasper

    Number 1 Jasper Well-Known Member

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    would have thought Lance would come first when it came to Donuts …
     
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  2. Number 1 Jasper

    Number 1 Jasper Well-Known Member

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    Lewis will have I am sure .
     
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  3. ched999uk

    ched999uk Well-Known Member

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    I think Max might be going for a 2 stop! They have very skinny rear wing so overtaking should be OK but tyre wear might mean 2 stop or maybe hards then mediums? Looks like there are a few different strats with Charles running big rear wing!
    Could be a great race if everyone can avoid each other.
     
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  4. Quite Possibly Raving

    Quite Possibly Raving Well-Known Member

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    I'd love a clean race from all. Feels like a while since we've had a great race that has been without controversy.
     
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  5. eddie_squidd

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    I’m excited about Sochi. I can’t believe I’m saying this.
     
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  6. Big Ern

    Big Ern Lord, Master, Guru & Emperor

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    Missed quali, (typical!) so looking forwards to seeing how the race unfolds, expecially as there should be a bit of rain.
    Go McLaren!
     
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  7. Big Ern

    Big Ern Lord, Master, Guru & Emperor

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    ooh, Vertsappen with battery problems? could be a long day for Max.
     
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  8. eddie_squidd

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    Go on Lando! [and George].
     
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  9. ched999uk

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    Did Alonso cut 2nd corned and gain places? He tested that route on way to grid!
     
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  10. SgtBhaji

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    Please David Croft.... Stop bloody shouting!!!
     
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  11. Big Ern

    Big Ern Lord, Master, Guru & Emperor

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    gotta give him credit, he's seen what Max has been allowed to get away with over the last few years and is using that knowledge to push the limit of the rules.
     
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  12. ched999uk

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    Nice clean overtake from max on Bottas! Bottas made it easy as normal!
     
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  13. Julius Caesar

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    Well if the plan was to use Bottas as a blocker, that was pathetic.
     
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  14. SgtBhaji

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    Bottas... Can't even block a toilet.
     
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  15. Big Ern

    Big Ern Lord, Master, Guru & Emperor

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    Bottas fighting like he's AJ v Usyk.
     
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  16. ched999uk

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    Maybe Bottas is paying back not getting a contract?
     
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  17. pieguts

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    And there, ladies and gentlemen, is why Bottas is completely useless as a team mate.
     
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  18. Viva_Giggsy

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    Tbf Mercedes treat him **** so can't blame him for just letting him though, even Red Bull aren't that bad with there 2nd driver.
     
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  19. BrightLampShade

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    This is both exciting and incredibly dull.
     
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  20. SgtBhaji

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    You mean other than canning them mid season or casting them off to the RBR driver scrapheap... But yeah, sure.
     
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