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[kharma45]

That painting on the floor <3

It must kill Honda seeing that

 

[BigAl1992]

Whether people like it or not, Hamilton and Bottas both get along very well and respect each other despite both of them being in the running for the WDC alongside Vettel. I applaud Lewis for that move, and he has my respect as well. They'll be back after the summer break. This championship is far from over.

 

[nature boy]

 

[DrM]

Red Bull should have won this race. Verstappen will get some shit in the incoming team meeting.

Dr. Helmut Marko is already preparing his belt and Jos will keep Max still

 

[PdotMichael]

They wouldn't have even come close to the win here, let's be realistic.

With the Ferrari problems, Verstappen and Ricciardo had more than just a realistic chance to win this race.

 

[Yagami_Sama]

Commentators here are saying that McLaren Renault is a given. As well as Toro Rosso Honda and Sainz to Renault.

 

[John_B]

I feel like it cheapens it a bit with Vettel getting carried to several victories, having contractual advantages, demanding slow team mates, receiving lenience from the FIA. It's F1 and that's the game, but even if he retires with the most championships out the top drivers of this generation, will he be considered the best?

 

[FuturusX]

A good deed can pay handsomely for itself down the road. When Bottas needs to let Hamilton pass at a later circuit, he will have to move over without delay.

4d chess.

 

[JDB]

Red Bull should have won this race. Verstappen will get some shit in the incoming team meeting.

I doubt they could've won, neither Max or Daniel. A third place was definitely possible, though.

 

[Theorry]

So they didnt compare it to Bottas?

 

[kharma45]

Commentators here are saying that McLaren Renault is a given. As well as Toro Rosso Honda and Sainz to Renault.

Interesting move. I thought they'd just stick with Honda.

 

[Dunkley]

That was beautiful. Massive respect to Hamilton for letting Bottas pass.

 

[Doikor]

Gah the aero regulations have really fucked this race haven't they?

Well the more the cars rely on aero instead of mechanical grip the harder it is to stay close and thus to overtake. Some tracks just have better corners before the big straights allowing one to stay close for the DRS zone and make moves.

On another news great motor racing day for Finland. A Finn won the Finnish WRC stage and two Finns on podium in F1 on the same day

 

[sems4arsenal]

Difference between 3rd and 4th in terms of points isn't that big. Lewis like Bottas a lot more than his previous teammate.

 

[spuckthew]

Might bite him in the backside at the end of it all, but fair play to HAM for that.

Yeah. I don't like that he gave up the points and podium, but you've gotta respect the man for the move.

 

[Ark]

What?

Bottas is a legit championship contender.

If he's prepared to compromise his race for a championship rival team mate, Hamilton should be prepared to do the same.

It's incredibly unlikely Bottas will win this Championship. Sure, he's in contention, but let's be real here.

Next year, perhaps.

 

[StopMakingSense]

Kimi seems displeased.

Hard to tell though.

 

[GrizzleBoy]

Yeah, fair play on HAM. He actually gave the position back.

Vettel winning was such a classic Vettel win. The car is broken, the steering wheel turns to the side all the time, and yet he nursed it home fast enough to win. That is Vettel's biggest strength, in my opinion. Not a lot of people can do that.

He won because even with all those issues, you can't pass on this track.

 

[Grug]

Never tire of those prancing horse flags. Magic.

 

[Rodelero]

Difference between 3rd and 4th in terms of points isn't that big. Lewis like Bottas a lot more than his previous teammate.

Bottas is a lot more likeable than his previous teammate.

 

[Rolfgang]

Kimi seems displeased.

Hard to tell though.

I've never seen Kimi happier than this.

 

[M52B28]

That was a boring race. I was hoping for the VET/HAM scrap, but I guess I'm just hopeful.

 

[sammex]

Yup.

Might fuck them over later

Team orders are allowed according to the rulebook

Yes but teams are scared of using them as they don't want the backlash from interfering with the racing. It was a mistake for Mercedes to tell him he had to give it back - either let him past or don't.

 

[Spades]

Yeah. I don't like that he gave up the points and podium, but you've gotta respect the man for the move.

Agreed. Team orders exist to handle situations exactly like today. There was no need to reverse it, and it sounded like the team didn't want to either. So, fair play to Lewis, huge respect.

 

[BigAl1992]

Commentators here are saying that McLaren Renault is a given. As well as Toro Rosso Honda and Sainz to Renault.

I can believe that. Renault already have a works team and a customer team. Now to have three teams using your engine and the other two are highly regarded teams as well..... that's some major data collection you can get from that partnership for yourself.

 

[sTiTcH AU]

Lmao

I forgot about that



They wouldn't have even come close to the win here, let's be realistic.

Ricciardo and max in 4th and 5th mixed with the ferrari issues would have been interesting for sure though.

 

[Xando]

 

[brotkasten]

At least it should've secured Kimi the 2018 seat.

 

[JDB]

life is memes

 

[Spades]

Alonso looks surprisingly happy with 6th. I mean, it's an incredible achievement but he always seems to shrug off results like this as a former double-champ.

 

[Rolfgang]

Hahahahaha, Alonso!! <3

 

[Grug]

Alonso you legend! Haha!

 

[Juicy Bob]

It's incredibly unlikely Bottas will win this Championship. Sure, he's in contention, but let's be real here.

Next year, perhaps.

You don't know that.

Before this race, he had a chance of taking the lead in the title race if circumstances fell his way.

If we were talking about Raikkonen, 80 points behind, sure. But a guy who's won two races and was only a little behind Hamilton has a right to expect his team to give him a fair go especially when he has, contractually speaking, equal status with his team mate.

 

[Deadman]

Hahahahahahaha

 

[StopMakingSense]

I've never seen Kimi happier than this.

He's one of those paintings where you see what you want to see.

 

[Frankfurter]

Haha, Alonso!

 

[paskowitz]

Fitting, really.

 

[Theorry]

Hashhaahahhahaha

 

[JDB]

hahaha

 

[Caramello]

Alonso the GOAT

 

[Peter Ian Staker]

Liberty finally bringing F1 to the next level by infusing it with memes.

 

[sems4arsenal]

Alonso went from 10 years ago being hated to being the most liked driver.

 

[GrimmGrinn]

LOL Alonso, this day winner to me

 

[Grug]

Coulthard coming to interview Va-tell.

 

[kharma45]

Fernando has transcended meme status. He is beyond words.

 

[M52B28]

Lol

 

[Juicy Bob]

Oh look. Alonso making himself the centre of attention again.

 

[Theorry]

 

[Grug]

Oh look. Alonso making himself the centre of attention again.

You must be a barrel of fun at parties.

 

[Chuck]

Alonso went from 10 years ago being hated to being the most liked driver.

F1 drivers: assholes when they're winning, loveable when they're not.