Alright when was that again.....?

[RedBull48]

What a fantastic start to the season. I personally found the race really exciting, wish Max was able to pull off the win but good on Lewis for being able to hold on. I do really hope they sort the ambiguity around track limits in the remaining racing / sessions. It seems like it should be straight forward you are on or off. None of this perceived "gaining benefit". All of that aside I was also impressed by Sergios drive from the pit lane to P5. I was also happy to see Lando and Danny Ric have a strong showing for Mclaren. Should be a fun season ahead . Sucks the next race isn't for 3 weeks.

 

[Jan Larsen]

I'm not sure if you're mean ok'ish in a positive or negative way (it can go either way in my mind), but I actually think he did really good all things considered...Especially since this was his first race with Red Bull, he started last from the pits and still brought home 10 points to Max's 18.

Both. He was good in the race and unlucky with the ctrl/alt/delete car problem, but his race was compromised from the start from what I see as a slightly poor qualifying.

 

[BP]

It's a tough call...Lando was close to a podium, but considering Bottas was 15 to 20 seconds behind the fight for first, then Lando was seriously behind as well. Perez fought back very well after starting from the pits to take 5th. Hamilton did an impressive job defending against Max on older Hards for 5 laps.

Overall though, my vote is Tsunoda...first F1 race and scores points, had some nice overtakes too, will definitely be watching his career. and the only rookie that kept the car on track...and Schumacher is the F2 champ lol

 

[bgil66]

I gave it to Mick because he’s Schumi’s son that is all

 

[eco2006]

The FIA said that it was OK to go off the track at turn 4 during the race, but not during qualifying.

No, they just stated that offtracks during the race are not punished, that does not mean that its allowed, there are still track limits.

 

[SuperMonacoGP]

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If that's the price to keep Haas financially afloat, I'm willing to accept the regular Safety Car on lap 1. We can't afford to lose the 10th team. Imaging F1 with only 9 teams. Yuck.

I'd rather have 18 cars on the grid than a constant danger like him...

 

[Romandevison]

Nikita steadily shitting himself in every session. It's "strange" that daddy's money doesn't help at the track.

 

[zwiss]

"Hey Bono, I have been using that bit next to turn 4 for the last 30 laps"

And then..

"Hey Bono, he overtook me using that bit next to turn 4, he needs to give the position back"

He is a hell of a driver.
He could exposure a bit more class or fair play.

 

[Dude27]

Sergio without a doubt... within few races, if not plague with problems, he will match 33. Too bad for Pierre and Charles, but Imola is around the corner...

 

[Appie Kuipers]

Nope.

So it is an useless statement

 

[thepharcyde]

Nikita steadily shitting himself in every session. It's "strange" that daddy's money doesn't help at the track.

Thought nearly losing it T1 was enough to be 'right let's settle down'.....obviously not. And then to insinuate he was avoiding Mick.
Knew little of Nikita before the race, but already can see this chap being a liability.

 

[Deleted member 379375]

Hamilton was really masterful, that was a great win.

I'm a Pérez fan, but ending 5th in that car is not so great.

Agreed,
Yet another top drive from Lewis. Underestimate him at your peril.

Looking forward to Perez getting closer to Max.

Max may be disappointed but he will win championships and races like today's will make them all the sweeter

 

[G-Slev]

So it is an useless statement

Erm, no, it does have a use. But thanks for your feedback.

 

[Dude27]

I'm a Pérez fan, but ending 5th in that car is not so great.

Seriously? even when departing from the back of the grid? what Checo did today is phenomenal as it was in 2020. I do not see a lot of drivers doing that in this era. This kind of "remontada" is a sign of the greatest pilots (Alex for exemple never demosnstrated this in his time behind the wheel) and when Checo will tune this car his way, I ampretty sure 33 will have some competition within his own team despite team orders...

 

[Alex Harkett]

I’m absolutely sick to the back teeth of seeing Mercedes win... that said... it was a very exciting race! Really enjoyed it. Lewis really seemed pumped and excited that he’d actually had to fight for it for a change too after the race. Refreshing for all involved I think.

Driver of the day for me is Perez. Great recovery drive. Shame that his issue on the formation lap which cost the race one lap, may have made the difference to Max’s race in the end.

Nice to see Alonso back and shame to see Vettel making the same old mistakes

As for Mazepin ... he needs to sit down and review his entire weekend. These guys are ALL meant to be best of the best. He needs to have a word with himself.

 

[BertramRaven]

I've just run the replay and track details back. Hamilton gained more than 0.31 seconds per lap by going wide at turn four thirty-eight times until he was eventually told to stop. Max went wide six times after Horner told him to do so because Mercedes were breaking the regulation so often stewards clearly did not care. 0.31 x 38 = 11.78 seconds
Anyone care to comment on why Michael Masi is once again only enforcing the rules he himself wrote once Mercedes are in trouble. That makes five races in a row he has done this with other examples earlier in 2020; the worst example was Silverstone 2020 were the safety rule on a car with tyre damage being allowed to complete the race was ignored. I believe it is time for a formal inquiry, if only to clear Masi's name. (or bury him, either way is fine.)
Comments please.

 

[BertramRaven]

Race control be like:

Perez drove one hell of a race tho.

Is it possible Michael Masi has shares in Merc?

 

[BertramRaven]

Turn 4 track limits violation should have never been allowed for anybody, doesn't matter if FP, QF or race. The Marshals failed here completely the whole time. If track limits count than on all parts of the track ... just like in AC.

Michael Masi failed - he was informed and ignored it until social media started complaining.

 

[BrainsBush]

Late to the party, as written because of 'mandatory other family stuff'.....

After watching this race --> What an excitement. I think we as spectators are the great winners of this season opening. What a battles, strategy choices etc. Well done! The battle is on and hopefully for many races to come.

 

[BertramRaven]

Thought nearly losing it T1 was enough to be 'right let's settle down'.....obviously not. And then to insinuate he was avoiding Mick.
Knew little of Nikita before the race, but already can see this chap being a liability.

I've watched his career in F2: I suspect his super-licence will be gone around race six.