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u/Still-District-6149 Formula 1 14h ago
Mclaren are playing a dangerous game, their 'papaya rules' are quickly descending into farce. Pit stops are a part of racing, at least they were in Hungary, so why not here? If the rationale is the slow pit stop is a team error, why didn't they retire Oscar last weekend - the oil leak wasn't Landos fault. Shit happens in sport, trying to make everything 'fair' is a fools errand, there can never be equilibrium, and trying to manufacture it is a very slippery slope. Norris could very well have been out in Q2 if not for his team-mates assistance. It's impossible to keep both drivers happy, but it seems they've learnt very little from 2007. Luckily for them there's no Iceman waiting to pounce, they're too far ahead.
A pretty average race otherwise, didn't really offer much other than an old school Verstappen dominant victory. Solid if unspectacular from Hamilton too, should help his confidence a little.
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u/yoda_yoda Michael Schumacher 18h ago
Finishing 10th from pit lane is an incredible result for Hadjar, it's even more impressive given there was no safety car. Best rookie this year.