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Re: Let's Talk F1
« Reply #4275 on: October 21, 2026, 12:29:02 PM »
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Re: Let's Talk F1
« Reply #4276 on: October 25, 2026, 01:37:36 PM »
Quali was interesting, Kimi, Max, and Isaak lead the pack.  Ferrari was fast all during practice but not so much at quali.  George just wasn't up to speed.  If Kimi wins and George is 7th or less and Lewis 5th or less then Kimi could be the youngest world champion by the end of the day.  We will know in a few hours.
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Re: Let's Talk F1
« Reply #4277 on: October 26, 2026, 12:14:30 PM »
Race was a good one Kimi won and should win the Championship next race in Mexico which is next week.  Leclerc  was second with max 3rd.  There was around 1.5 seconds between 2nd and 4th.  Kimi was out in front and they were closing, but would need an additional 20 laps to make it interesting.  Norris gambled with a 1 stop strategy and lost 2 places in two turns almost loosing them in one turn.  A late virtual safety car basically locked the finish in place.  But up until then Lewis (4th) was closing on Max (3rd) who was closing on Charles (2nd).  A lot of good defensive driving and passing attempts.

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Re: Let's Talk F1
« Reply #4278 on: November 01, 2026, 01:51:11 PM »
Strange practice day.  One driver disqualified from the race, the other involve 1 place grid penalty.  A couple of seat changes which may be permanent.  Some guy named Hamilton won the pole (first in 3 years)  Lots going one.
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Re: Let's Talk F1
« Reply #4279 on: November 06, 2026, 02:04:59 PM »
We have a new world champion.  LeClerc and Hamilton are not playing nice and it cost the team.

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Re: Let's Talk F1
« Reply #4280 on: November 07, 2026, 05:33:39 PM »
One hour, twenty minute delay on qualifying.  It was pouring buckets.  They finally got through but there are different names all up and down the board.  And who knew F1 cars work well off road with full wets.
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Re: Let's Talk F1
« Reply #4281 on: Today at 01:27:25 PM »
race was delayed because of rain, started on inters went to slicks and back to inters at the end.  Lots of good racing in the wet.  Max stared 21st due to engine penalties, was in 11th by the end of lap one.  He finished the race in 2nd. Here is a summary:

The race started and ended in rain, with a long dry period in between. Kimi Antonelli led early but spun at Turn 1 on Lap 20 after tire temperature issues, handing the lead to Norris. Verstappen surged from 21st on the grid to P2, while Hadjar rounded out the Red Bull podium. George Russell finished 4th after a late pit stop on intermediates in the rain, but a pit‑lane spin cost him time.

Post‑race, Leclerc was demoted to 8th for causing a collision with Lawson, and Antonelli?s 5‑second penalty for unsafe release left him in 5th.
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