Only other person who seemed to insinuate it was Brundle iirc during the broadcast, but Erik may just be further sharing that claim. However, SandraB @ Sky asked Max if something specific happened in the past that caused Max to say that & he said, "Yes.". Wouldn't elaborate further except he'll help Checo at the next race. Edit* Karun now also in on it saying it's been a rumor in the paddock since the summer. And reportedly from Max: "Asked directly if it was about Monaco, he said we could decide for ourselves, which speaks for itself."
I believe Checo was third on the grid and Max was putting in a faster lap time. I think this was during a time when points were very much in play for Checo.
If it's been a rumor in the paddock, why hasnt FIA investigated the claim. Would have some serious consequences for Pérez.
He was 2nd on grid and Max was on an insane lap, if memory serves Sainz was also faster and Leclerc definitely, all behind him But I don't buy it. Typical Tom coronel ********.
If it was high school football, I'd bench Verstappen for the last game and let a third stringer take his place. He had nothing to lose and instead he gained nothing and lost a massive amount of respect.
I should re-phrase that: comments attributed to him in the media. Also some of his radio calls aren't so coll, IMO.
Weird. RedBull off the pace, Mercedes brings back "party mode". The race officials tried everything they could to give Ham that race, but George wasn't having it. I can't believe they pranged Max for that collision. Classic Ham signature move: the lunge to the apex, forcing other cars off the inside. Even Ham tried to dismiss that as, "Racing incident, mate". Kudos for the Ferrari drivers to salvage 3rd and 4th after having every obstacle in the book thrown at them. I kinda understand Max not wanting to give up the spot, since he was still hoping to overtake Alonso. Checo was in no position to gain spots. FIA is still following the rule that "no decision can benefit Ferrari". AFTER Sainz lost two places pitting under the VSC, THEN they decide to run a full SC to give everyone else the option of a free stop? I miss actual auto racing.
So Max just admitted he knew he was going to crash into Lewis and he did it anyway to cost Ham the win. Absolute jackass driving from him today.
No, there was no advantage for the team in swapping Max and Perez. It was for the same reason Perez was asking to be moved ahead of Max already yesterday in the sprint race and again today and why LEC was asking to swap places with Sainz: for the fight for 2nd in the drivers championship.
ok 2 very interesting videos just surfaced regarding Monaco: Tweet— Twitter API (@user) date Tweet— Twitter API (@user) date Listen to throttle input...on the crash lap he's MILES earlier on the throttle and spin/crashes.
Team who. Team Max that was trained by the current leadership and father. There is no team. Just people who serve Max lol. Max is a ****e champion. People wonder why Ricci left eh LOL. See today and quote of Perez!!!
Nice try dude. Your lulu was first on the radio that it was a "racing incident", because he knows what and how he did it.
Wondering when/if Checo's camp will come out & deny the Monaco claims. Max still saying, "Decide for yourself".
It wasn't raining yet at this point...I know that Verstappen behind was on a mega lap that was beating Leclerc's even. Sainz I can't recall. I'd really like to know what Perez' delta said at this point...