F1 2022 Round 8 - AZERBAIJAN GP

For the sake of a close championship I hope Ferrari get their act together and stop throwing so many races away but their track record under Binotto suggest they won’t.

Could have been a fascinating race, I really don’t know who’d have come out on top between Max and Charles had he not stopped. Looking at the midfield stopping early worked for some people and staying out worked for others so it wasn’t an easy call.

I don't see Ferrari getting their act together. Red Bull just seem like a more competent team.

Reckon Max will walk the championship from here.

You're very easily triggered Faugheen. It's Sunday, enjoy yourself.

It's not just Hamilton that's suffering though. Russel has mentioned he's having physical issues with this car and Leclerc has called for something to be done about the porpoising. These aren't just race issues but could cause long term health problems fir the driver's. The teams and the governing body have a duty of care to make sure they aren't purposely causing these issues. Merc should raise the ride height but that's only a sticking plaster to issues created by the rules IMO.

But none of them got out of the car like they are 4000 years old or gave it the solitary "argh my back" on the radio

Daniel Ricciardo just told F1 TV that he's having some back issues as well.

Inspiring from Lewis overcoming such dreadful circumstances inflicted by the evil FIA that had him even being able to finish in doubt. To be the only driver experiencing this and still be behind his team mate again. Outstanding.

They guy having a very very poor season.... of course he is....

If age is an issue it's time to retire, same reason a lot of other athletes are not competing in their sport at 37

Wouldn't say a snore fest, did have some decnet racing and overtaking and a couple vscs to shake things up a bit, though I did think there was going to be plenty overtaking on the long striaght when it seemed like most overtaking took place in the second drs zone before turn 3. Think they said there was a head wind which kind of nerfed it?

It's funny how ferrari and red bulls position has really done a 180 from the start of the season in regards to reliability, Leclercs head must be melted. If current form persists its hard to see red bull not pissing both titles this season add to that sainz is definitely struggling and perez is on an upward trajectory.

I wonder where vettel would have finished had he not went down the escape road? P4 potentially? P6 a great result for him, Aston seemed to have traded places with the likes of Haas and Alfa Romeo who've slipped back a bit. You could really throw a blanket over the midfield.

Mclaren comes across as a bit of a toxic place at the moment, I can see Norris and Ricciardo colliding on the track soon.

Ah lads, drop the age factor with Hamilton. Kimi was much older and raced more races than him and was able to hop in and out of the car like a youngster.

Hamilton is playing the issue up big time and now George is at it.

Anyone notice the word "Dangerous" coming into play?

Anyone like to hazard a guess where that is intended for? 😊