2023 Qatar Grand Prix - [RACE] discussion thread
2023 Qatar Grand Prix - [RACE] discussion thread
ROUND 18: 🇶🇦 FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS QATAR GRAND PRIX 2023
| Circuit stats | |
|---|---|
| First Grand Prix | 2021 |
| Number of laps | 57 |
| Circuit Length | 5.419 km |
| Race Distance | 308.826 km |
| Lap record | N/A |
| 2022 winner | N/A |
Poor Sargeant. He gets a lot of shit, but that's gotta suck being sick out there, as hot and humid as it is. Yeah, nothing wrong with retiring if he really can't handle it anymore.
According to Dutch commentators he doesn't like to drink during racing. Could very well be the cause?
(I don't know if he was sick from the start)
F1TV commentators mentioned that he actually was sick over the whole weekend, but the team kept it quiet.
I was really worried he was going to crash the way he sounded. Absolutely right decision to retire and the team sounded really supportive.
What a shitty situation to be in really....
Hamilton: I got taken out by my teammate.
Russell: I got taken out by my teammate.
Inserts spiderman meme
Solid stuff by Norris. From 10th to 3rd is quite the feat.
What a shitshow of a circuit. Too bad petrodollars speak higher than anything else
I know. And we have this for 9 more years. Yay.
I agree, but apparently it's fun to drive
1.8s pitstop by McLaren, damn
Another 5s for Perez lmao
Maybe he's trying to challenge Ocon's penalty record
Hopefully, Logan is okay.
I can't imagine being sick while driving a bloody f1 car. Sounds horrifying honestly
Perez lapped by his teammate.
Hey Lance, please let Fernando through. You're slow as fuck. Thank youu
I am jealous, can I also get a five seconds penalty?
FIA STEWARDS: 5 SECOND TIME PENALTY FOR CAR 780 (THA) - TRACK LIMITS
I like Oprah Winfrey as a steward.
Sainz might be out with a fuel leak according to Albert Fabrega
Ferrari should just put him in the pit wall to call strategy for Charles. Maybe the strategists would learn something.
Definitely out, they're saying now.
Edit: Fuel leak. Probably close to the tank, or the tank itself, since they couldn't fix it in time.
F1TV says he will not take part.
I still can't wrap my head around McLaren's turnaround mid season. If you only count the second half of the season, they would be well in the fight for the constructors championship.
I think these forced tyre changes have ruined this races potential
They need to change those curbs for next year. It's unacceptable to have curbs that cut the tires and force these kinds of restrictions.
Poor Logan, I hope it's nothing serious
Perez grabbing a 5s penalty after he finally made his way to the front... Fuck's sake, Checo.
aaaand again... while he's 11th...
Worst 'champagne' celebration ever
Agreed!
Has to be something better than sparkling water for countries with no alcohol...
Fernando has to pee in his own seat this time.
The max stint of 18 laps should throw in some chaos.
that graphic showing how many laps on the current stint is going to work overtime today
If this leads to an exciting, chaotic race, watch the FIA implement pre-degraded tires and lap limits starting in 2026.
How are people blaming russell. He would have had to disappear to prevent contact
Spain 2016
Max won that one, too!
Oh jesus... I just realised Max is already 23 seconds ahead while we're halfway the race.
Feels like a summary of this season.
Alonso noooooo
Just glad he didn't beach it.
That re-join, though. Geronimo!
Bit of a jump scare for LeClerc
I don't think this race warms Marko to Perez.
If you get lapped by your teammate and are behind an Alfa Romeo, with a new engine, there's not a lot to be happy about.
Edit: behind 2 Alfa Romeo's. At this point they might as well put Ricciardo in the car when he returns so he can get used to it and let Lawson stay in the Alpha Tauri.
Merc imploding spectacularly. I doubt Lewis is gonna like that.
well who can he blame?
After he sees the replays, he'll blame himself, I'm sure. He is not stupid.
I do wonder, though, what teamLH will say about it. Something insane as usual I presume
The cameraman filming Verstappens pitstop felt fancy with that camera toss.
Has Verstappen been out of the track limits this race? Earlier F1TV commentary said he was the only one who remained within the lines.
Don't think so. His teammate has that covered for the both of of them.
Yeah, it's pathetic he's in 12th in the fastest car of the grid.
I don't think he was ever under enough pressure to make a mistake like that.
Doesn’t need to. That man in that car is a combination that approaches divinity.
Wish Nico is the interviewer today
Crikey
"He turned in on me!" In 3... 2... 1...
Classic Merc
Tsunoda was all like: Either I'm making this move or I'm fucking dying, take your pick Albon
Another 5s penalty for Perez 🫠
Ahh, good ol' Hamilton. Taken out by his teammate.
I bet they were lookig forward to cooking down with the bubbly, what a let down.
Poor nico
How is Perez behind Russell after all that?
Unparalleled talent. Just got himself a 5 second penalty for track limits, as well.
Hamilton out
Georgy keep your head down and drive
Great jump for Piastri though. Up 4 places into 2nd.
OSAMA BIN RUSSELL DOES IT AGAIN
Edit:
Yeah nevermind, no clue what was Hamilton thinking. He was never making that move
Perez under investigation for track limits, again.
What is Laura wearing on her back on F1TV? Is that like a mini fan or something? Or part of her audio pack? I don't think I've ever seen her wearing that before.
Looks like the audio pack.
Cheeky Lando. I would say just let them fight.
The mandatory tyre stops should be interesting.
Russell also making an excellent recovery.
It doesn't make sense!
I'm lovin it😂
More drama for Lewis..Crossing the track
Seems to become yesterday's podium with Piastri and Verstappen swapped.
Lando ready to take on his teammate.
The Mercedes kerfuffle did lead to a lot of overtaking actions on Russels side. A lot of overtakes in general anyway!
Does the formation lap count for the tire lap limit?