Max PU issue was apparent on the grid pre start. Was reported fixed. Max said no power down the straight and was hit it appears.
Just looking at the replay, the back guys started accelerating with the green light trying to anticipate “go” time. Bottas did t do anything wrong.
I'm calling it now, Leclerc will make a big balls move from the tow and take one of the mercs in the first corner of restart
Yes. Can Bottas get the same rocket launch again. LH has to get it right this time. Should be fun lol
Wouldn't be surprised if a rule change is investigated about allowing drivers to wait until the last second to go. Don't think Bottas did anything wrong, but the back of the field would usually expect the leaders to have already gone. Someone took off likely anticipating Bottas and jumped the gun causing the chain reaction.
So most of my wages are still in play which is nice. This includes vettel and kimi for points! What else is going to happen. Russell form points. Leclerc looking strong.
there was a big gap between the top 7 or 8 leaders and the rest somehow..someone was holding them up from the middle,so someone went to overtake before the start line
Yeah, sounds like what Sainz was saying they assumed everyone was going til' they realized they weren't. He made mention it should be looked at b/c of the speeds they're going.
Grosjean talking like he has never caused a crash before. but honestly, it actually was a little scary.
https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/152102/ineos-linked-to-mercedes-f1-team-buyin Mercedes partner Ineos has been linked with taking a shareholding in the Formula 1 team, but a full takeover of the outfit is believed to be unlikely. Former grand prix boss Eddie Jordan fuelled speculation about the move in an interview with the Mail on Sunday, as he suggested that Ineos and its CEO was about to launch a £700 million buyout of the Mercedes F1 team. Jordan said: "The ownership of the team is going to be taken over by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos. "The Ineos name is already on the side of the car anyway and they have this technological partnership, so this is a nice way out for Mercedes. "The team will be called Ineos but it will still be run from the factory in Brackley and Mercedes will retain a 30 per cent share in it. It will not be known as Mercedes any more and Toto Wolff, the team principal, will no longer be in charge." Such a dramatic exit for Mercedes is understood to be unlikely however, with the German car manufacturer having been clear in recent months that it is fully committed to remaining in F1 as a works team for many years to come. However, what cannot be ruled out is Ineos increasing its involvement in the outfit by buying a shareholding on the back of it becoming a major sponsor and technical partner earlier this year. Mercedes still has yet to decide what will happen to the 10 percent of shares that were owned by Niki Lauda, and it could be that Ineos steps in and purchases those to firm up its commitment. Furthermore, it is not impossible that Mercedes (which owns 60 percent of the team) or Wolff (who owns 30 percent) could also sell some of their equity. Mercedes has declined to elaborate on whether or not such a scenario could play out. A spokesman said "We ask for your understanding that we don't comment on rumour and speculation." Regarding Wolff's future, the Austrian is expected to confirm soon that he is moving into a revised role with the outfit, as he wishes to change the scope of his responsibilities as team principal. Last week, Wolff admitted that running the team for eight years had taken a lot out of him. "I love this team and I get along with [Mercedes CEO] Ola Kallenius fantastically," said Wolff. "I think this is my place. "It is just that eight years in this team as a team principal are taking its toll, and this is something that I'm reflecting on." As well as being a valuable contributor to Mercedes' sponsorship portfolio alongside title sponsor Petronas, Ineos is involved in a performance partnership with Mercedes which involves its Tour de France-winning cycling team and a new Applied Science division.
Everyone had a free pit stop last race as well. Stroll was the only one who did. Dont sound so bitter.
