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[goosehd]

Hat’s off to Alonso for that amazing performance today.  Surprised he wasn’t hurt in that accident, but to come back and take 7th is impressive!

[mclaincausey]

They hit him with a 30s penalty for driving a car in unsafe condition so he fell to P15. Impressive nonetheless as it was scary.

Really a great race! I wish Hamilton could heave kept that lead and once again and frustrated with Russell although at least this time he apologized.

Meanwhile, I made a thing:

[Olly]

Jumping in on this because I usually share my GP thoughts/concerns/elations with @Giles.

Full disclosure, I loathe Verstappen - I think he’s utterly gifted, but I’ve hated his lack of grace for a number of years now. I looked back to some of his earlier races, one may have been USA, the other definitely was, where he was taken off the podium twice. Do you guys remember? He overtook Kimi off the track, then out braked himself whilst defending against Vettel but didn’t give the place back?

I truly hope that he loses the 2021 championship because of this cost cap issue. He is a more than deserving driver - this year, for example - but rules is rules, no?

Lovely to have a rant, and looking forward to any further, compelling points from other F1 fans.

Hope you’re all well and looking forward to Mexico this weekend.

Olly

[scooter]

"How bad do you want it ?"

I have a feeling it won't happen again, though…

[Giles]

Dude's got some balls…....

[mclaincausey]

I agree that Max has been an asshole and an overly aggressive driver, but overturning last season's WDC wouldn't have been appropriate IMO.

The injustice was in the stewardship of the race, and while I wish it hadn't happened, I don't think that the infraction justified overturning the result, and I also don't think that something like could come across as anything but a retroactive correction of the race stewardship, which would be a bad look.

[Giles]

Just about everything they have been doing for the last 24 months is a bad look in my opinion…....

[mclaincausey]

I'd go back at least 33 months, but agreed 100%. Such a great league but FIA is a dumpster fire.

[Giles]

Not going to argue, just couldn't be bothered to do the math 

[mclaincausey]

Oh Ferrari…  just comical

Kudos to Haas and Kmag

[Seul]

R U S S E L L ! R U S S E L L ! R U S S E L L !

[Giles]

Pretty mature stuff from Max…..NOT....

[goosehd]

Max is being a “wanger”  Thanks for the new term @Matt

[goosehd]

Sorry @EdH came up with the term…so I guess @Matt can just…

[mclaincausey]

Total dirtbag move. And not unexpected either.

[Steve]

Think that pretty much sums up why I dont have much time for Verstappen. Yes, a talented driver, but doesnt seem to be a pleasant person!

[mclaincausey]

I have not had a team in F1 and have just been enjoying the sport and associated soap opera. I idly mentioned I should probably back the sole American team on the grid and wound up with a lovely Christmas gift from the wife!

[louisbosco]

guenther will be proud

[Seul]

Let the games commence!..

[chiverus]

@Seul First practice for the first GP of 2023 tomorrow!

I know I shouldn't be excited because Red Bull and Karen Horner look way ahead of the pack already..but.. new young drivers.. Alonso vs. Stroll... Lando vs. Piastri (which autocorrects to Pastry which could a cool nickname).. best friends Ocon vs. Gasly.. and Lewis vs. Russell.

Can't wait!