Ferrari gambled on its team orders thinking Vettel had the better pace than Leclerc. But Vettel wasn’t able to capitalize this chance with a couple of hard lock ups.. Although i know they don’t stand a chance with the pace and consistency of the two Silver Arrows. Ferrari even thought the slipstream + DRS at the 2nd pass of Vettel from Leclerc would bring them closer (again a disadvantage for Leclerc) Brilliant performance by Mercedes with a show off from a double pit change for Hamilton and Bottas, all blistering and clockwork like machinery. Wow!

 

I’ve been doing this for some years, often watch the start then straight to the last 10 laps unless I’ve heard/seen a report and it was extra dull. Much prefer a Sunday up at my local circuit watching club racing or a weekend away at the BTCC.

 

I thought Hamilton was taking the lead in the first few corners, and was nice to see close raving without crashing.
Unless there was a full blown safety car it was always going to be the race of whoever was in the lead after the first few turns.

Great start for Mercedes.

 

LECs season start has been phenomenal and BOT is very experienced so these are indeed the most enjoyable team rivalries. I did enjoy Haas a lot though this weekend. GAS still has a lot to learn in a new team and car. His weekend performance was very strong and I expect he will be a lot closer on VERs tail later on in the season. But VER is in a league of his own. Such a strong and measured performance so far. With the right car there’s no stopping him.

 

RIP Niki Lauda.

He and James can continue the banter together again.

 

Going by practice will this years Monaco race be a procession and a yawn fest best watched on fast forward?
Watched the F2 quali, now this has the makings of a contest.

 

With LeClerc at the back of the pack due to some poor strategy (again) by Ferrari should provide some entertainment as he fights his way up through the narrow streets.

Rain is about the best we can hope for in terms of entertainment I think....along with a couple of contacts with the wall to be had no doubt.

 

Yesterday’s F2 race was good, Indy 500 recording to watch when she shifts her butt from in front the box, cooking programmes ! Not long now though.

 

I would have appreciated a new participant in 2021 (found on Formel1.de). But new engine regulations for 2021 did not arrive, so it will stay in the garage. In the consequence Seidl left Porsche for McLaren. And once again: the „Diesel experience“...

 

Gulfracing.uk have done it better.

Thanks for repairing my contribution!