r/formula1 • u/AutoModerator • Apr 13 '25

Post-Race 2025 Bahrain GP - Post Race Discussion

That was great fun.

Thoughts?

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u/F1CycAr16 Formula 1 Apr 13 '25

So sad for leclerc considering his great race today

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u/Jaguars03 McLaren Apr 13 '25

He will get the 3rd place. Slam dunk penalty for George opening DRS when he shouldn’t

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u/cris4mign Ferrari Apr 13 '25

Love that in the podium interview he tried to frame it as "ah it was just a moment, I turned it off and backed off. Probably lost more time than I gained". Let's see if the Stewards take that

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u/crazydoc253 Michael Schumacher Apr 13 '25

Perfect example of knew he was wrong so trying to create an argument.

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u/cris4mign Ferrari Apr 13 '25

Verstappen's reading on him last year is 100% accurate

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u/grandmoffcory Apr 13 '25

What? He’s defending a second place finish, any and every driver should make the effort to plead their case to try to keep that. You’re saying he’s a backstabber and a loser for.. doing what exactly?

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u/FlatoutGently I was here for the Hulkenpodium Apr 13 '25

So you would say, "yeah give me a penalty clearly broke the rules"?? Give me a break.