2021 Dutch Grand Prix - Zandvoort Sept 3 - 5

[DChemTech]

Not sure what to say. But only a three point lead in the championship.

The friendship between Max and Lewis seem to be rekindled.

I hope his fans follow his stead.

Lewis got big cheers during the interview...

Please stop beating this dead non-horse.

FIA filters out the boos with audio software.

Ziggo doesn't, yet there were no boos.
Please stop trying to create controversy where there isn't any.

[PlatinumZealot]

Let's talk about Ferrari and Alpine.

Carlos and Ocon withered away from their teammates in the end there, what happened?

[zeph]

I really thought this race was going to be a lot more exciting. The atmosphere seemed great, but the race itself was not that interesting. Dominating home win for 33 though, so the crowd got what they came for, I guess.

[DChemTech]

I really thought this race was going to be a lot more exciting. The atmosphere seemed great, but the race itself was not that interesting. Dominating home win for 33 though, so the crowd got what they came for, I guess.

I thought it was quite exciting - not by overtakes, but was on the edge of the seat several times. Lewis managed to stay close, which made the stops and potential Bottas obstruction quite tense. There was the tension of a potential third stop even, how often does that happen? We need more multistop races. Sure, I also expected more off track excursions and a likely safety car, but even so, by no means a snoozefest.

[Tvetovnato]

Can easily argue its more like barely scraping through in a dominant car, but alas.

Stop this kiddo behaviour dude.

Seriously, for some people from Camp Hamilton a good fair race is one where Max isn't allowed to challenge Lewis. I'm amazed Max wasn't taken out, compromised, or a Mercedes powered car didn't cause a red flag, though Lando and Seb got close. Lewis saying Max was super lucky to not get caught in traffic when it was Hamilton primarily benefitting from DRS and the tow from back markers. Once Max is past, everyone knows Hamilton is coming right after and moved over. Pff, lucky yeah right.

Nope, not true. I rode with Lewis 90 % of the race, and he for sure had struggles with backmarkers. Not blaming that for the lost win though, Max and RB were too quick today anyway, but Lewis was for sure not lucky with the traffic today, that’s for sure.

[zeph]

I really thought this race was going to be a lot more exciting. The atmosphere seemed great, but the race itself was not that interesting. Dominating home win for 33 though, so the crowd got what they came for, I guess.

I thought it was quite exciting - not by overtakes, but was on the edge of the seat several times. Lewis managed to stay close, which made the stops and potential Bottas obstruction quite tense. There was the tension of a potential third stop even, how often does that happen? We need more multistop races. Sure, I also expected more off track excursions and a likely safety car, but even so, by no means a snoozefest.

Yeah, at no point did I feel Mercedes was a credible threat today. Verstappen controlled the race from start to finish. I don’t remember Hamilton being within DRS range at any time. Even the Bottas “obstruction” didn’t look anywhere near as severe to me as the commentary made it sound.

But it was nice to see F1 back at Zandvoort again, made me a bit sentimental!

[Ryar]

Seems like Bottas starts not giving a damn about “Valtteri, it’s James” anymore.

He stopped pushing, so, he still having fear to "Valtteri, It's James"

There's an experiment of frog where a frog was put in a box with a ceiling and frog keeps jumping to get out, but keeps hitting ceiling. Soon it's jump got limited to within the ceiling. After the ceiling was removed, the frog still jumps under the ceiling height. That's Bottas. It has become his psychology.

[zeph]

Seems like Bottas starts not giving a damn about “Valtteri, it’s James” anymore.

He stopped pushing, so, he still having fear to "Valtteri, It's James"

There's an experiment of frog where a frog was put in a box with a ceiling and frog keeps jumping to get out, but keeps hitting ceiling. Soon it's jump got limited to within the ceiling. After the ceiling was removed, the frog still jumps under the ceiling height. That's Bottas. It has become his psychology.

As it relates to F1, I propose we call this the “Barichello effect”.

[f1jcw]

Seems like Bottas starts not giving a damn about “Valtteri, it’s James” anymore.

He stopped pushing, so, he still having fear to "Valtteri, It's James"

There's an experiment of frog where a frog was put in a box with a ceiling and frog keeps jumping to get out, but keeps hitting ceiling. Soon it's jump got limited to within the ceiling. After the ceiling was removed, the frog still jumps under the ceiling height. That's Bottas. It has become his psychology.

That is a total fantasy and embarrasing fabrication.
No one has stopped Bottas performing or limited him in anyway whatsoever.
He has taken wins right at the start of the season but has a habit of fading through the season.
He would never be asked to move out of the way if he continued competing.

Bottas problems are all down to him not able to perform at the level required.

[Viper2789]

Felt like backmarkers ruined the race a little tbf

[Wouter]

Not sure what to say. But only a three point lead in the championship.

The friendship between Max and Lewis seem to be rekindled.

I hope his fans follow his stead.

Lewis got big cheers during the interview...

Please stop beating this dead non-horse.

FIA filters out the boos with audio software.

Why are you here stir things up with lies? There was absolutely no booing.
Stop creating a controversy where there is none.

[Mogster]

He stopped pushing, so, he still having fear to "Valtteri, It's James"

There's an experiment of frog where a frog was put in a box with a ceiling and frog keeps jumping to get out, but keeps hitting ceiling. Soon it's jump got limited to within the ceiling. After the ceiling was removed, the frog still jumps under the ceiling height. That's Bottas. It has become his psychology.

That is a total fantasy and embarrasing fabrication.
No one has stopped Bottas performing or limited him in anyway whatsoever.
He has taken wins right at the start of the season but has a habit of fading through the season.
He would never be asked to move out of the way if he continued competing.

Bottas problems are all down to him not able to perform at the level required.

No, no… Merc and Toto have continually abused poor Valtteri by paying him to drive the best car in F1 for 5 years. Bastards…

[MV8]

He stopped pushing, so, he still having fear to "Valtteri, It's James"

There's an experiment of frog where a frog was put in a box with a ceiling and frog keeps jumping to get out, but keeps hitting ceiling. Soon it's jump got limited to within the ceiling. After the ceiling was removed, the frog still jumps under the ceiling height. That's Bottas. It has become his psychology.

As it relates to F1, I propose we call this the “Barichello effect”.

Good one to be honest, Bottas have been always treated like what he is a 2nd driver.

[f1jcw]

There's an experiment of frog where a frog was put in a box with a ceiling and frog keeps jumping to get out, but keeps hitting ceiling. Soon it's jump got limited to within the ceiling. After the ceiling was removed, the frog still jumps under the ceiling height. That's Bottas. It has become his psychology.

As it relates to F1, I propose we call this the “Barichello effect”.

Good one to be honest, Bottas have been always treated like what he is a 2nd driver.

I recall it is the redbull team that gives its no1 driver parts that it sometimes does not give to its 2nd driver right away.

[maxxer]

Lewis got big cheers during the interview...

Please stop beating this dead non-horse.

FIA filters out the boos with audio software.

Why are you here stir things up with lies? There was absolutely no booing.
Stop creating a controversy where there is none.

Lol it was a normal clean race without drama so lets make up some. Hamilton and Verstappen talking normally after the race omg