2021 Formula One Austrian Grand Prix

Bram Hengeveld · Jul 3, 2021

Seeing this is the unofficial home GP of Max I hope for him and the fans he can go for the win. The orange sea of spectators looks awesome coming after a year of crappy lockdowns

Lewis can win in Silverstone again

Bert Austen · Jul 3, 2021

Our Countryman Max Rocks tommorow the race Again .

muzikant · Jul 3, 2021

Go Maxi!

sparkmastertape · Jul 3, 2021

So this Alonso guy is good eh. Just finished Q1 in third.

Nick Hill · Jul 3, 2021

It almost defies belief after what we've been through as fans since 2014, but this is really and truly starting to look like Max's year. I think Max wins again.

One related side note is it's amazing how much seeing Lewis really have to work at it has reminded me what a talent he is. I still don't think I'll ever be what you'd call a Lewis fan (I find him a little whiny at times, honestly) but there is no doubt he's one of the best to ever suit up. I don't think I'd be alone in granting more respect watching Lewis scratch and claw his way to a close second (if that is indeed what happens...long way to go yet) than I would watching him coast to another "managed" championship. Winning championships, for me, are important insofar as I think when one is placed near the grasp of one of the greats, the greats seem to find a way to get a finger on it. Even if they can't always get a full on grip, watching them try is what brings out the best in them and creates compelling action for us fans. Watching another championship fall into Lewis' lap just so he can have an absolute statistical lead? Nah, doesn't mean much to me. Watching him ring every tenth out of that car trying (but not always succeeding) to catch Max? Yes, like.

Mostly I'll just be looking for a good race and hoping to see some compelling action near the sharp end of the grid. I think the track is wonderful - I have a fondness for the shorter tracks, they just seem to have a more distinctive rhythm to them. The Red Bull Ring is fun to hotlap AND seems to have a knack for producing a good bit of on track action in racing conditions. Austria also provides one of the most beautiful settings on the calendar, too!

muzikant · Jul 3, 2021

sparkmastertape said:
So this Alonso guy is good eh. Just finished Q1 in third.

Sad for Alonso unlucky in Q2

paracletus · Jul 3, 2021

Most impressive driver in F1 - Norris easily. Just remarkable in a slow car.

Would be good to see Norris at Red Bull soon, but no way MV would allow to that.

Appie Kuipers · Jul 3, 2021

paracletus said:
Most impressive driver in F1 - Norris easily. Just remarkable in a slow car.

Would be good to see Norris at Red Bull soon, but no way MV would allow to that.

Why not, they are mates.

sergheo · Jul 3, 2021

Norris is well done! It is a pity that he will not be able to hold the 2nd position for a long time

Bram Hengeveld · Jul 3, 2021

Bwah, amazing lap from Norris!

xnorb · Jul 3, 2021

I'll just drop that here and be out again:
Lando is a freaking BEAST!

sparkmastertape · Jul 3, 2021

Lando is getting Austrian citizenship for sure.

muzikant · Jul 3, 2021

paracletus said:
Most impressive driver in F1 - Norris easily. Just remarkable in a slow car.

Would be good to see Norris at Red Bull soon, but no way MV would allow to that.

Norris is like Max.. why Max would allow it that?

muzikant · Jul 3, 2021

Superb pole again for Max best driver in F1

paracletus · Jul 3, 2021

Maybe possible, i don't know - you usually see one good driver in the team with one not quite so good.
What rocket fuel did they give norris today.

It looked like an exception with ricardo and norris; DR was probably considered number 1 initially -- but what is happening there is crazy.

Hoksu · Jul 3, 2021

Would like to see Norris win but honestly I can't see him beating Max, he could well be on the podium. Bigger imo is Russell in 9th, amazing considering how awful the Williams car is. Tomorrow he could actually get point(s). For Williams finishing 10 would be enormous

Also who is this guy driving the other McLaren and where is the real Ricciardo?

muzikant · Jul 3, 2021

paracletus said:
Maybe possible, i don't know - you usually see one good driver in the team with one not quite so good.
What rocket fuel did they give norris today.

It looked like an exception with ricardo and norris; DR was probably considered number 1 initially -- but what is happening there is crazy.

definitely agree with you. Norris is doing well the young guns they are coming
when I said that 2 years ago I was laughed at on RD. But there is a seriously good generation coming including Max who has also opened the doors for younger talent

muzikant · Jul 3, 2021

Hoksu said:
Hoksu said:

Would like to see Norris win but honestly I can't see him beating Max, he could well be on the podium. Bigger imo is Russell in 9th, amazing considering how awful the Williams car is. Tomorrow he could actually get point(s). For Williams finishing 10 would be enormous

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I personal Think Russel going next year to merc and thatvis a good thing. Well deserved!!!

pcraenme · Jul 3, 2021

paracletus said:
Most impressive driver in F1 - Norris easily. Just remarkable in a slow car.

Would be good to see Norris at Red Bull soon, but no way MV would allow to that.

Yes, Norris was the best today! ButI think you are mistaken Max for Lewis at Mercedes, not wanting a fast(er) teammate.

I think McLaren has built a car that really suits Norris, because he is destroying Ricciardo in that car. What is even more surprising is Lando beating both Mercedes cars. Has McLaren built a better car? Lewis just said in an interview that their car has too much drag on the straights compared to the McLaren…

Second best driver today was Russell.

Appie Kuipers · Jul 3, 2021

pcraenme said:
Yes, Norris was the best today! ButI think you are mistaken Max for Lewis at Mercedes, not wanting a fast(er) teammate. I think McLaren has built a car that really suits Norris, because he is destroying Ricciardo in that car. What is even more surprising is Lando beating both Mercedes cars. Has McLaren built a better car? Lewis just said in an interview that their car has too much drag on the straights compared to the McLaren…

Second best driver today was Russell.

All true, but let’s wait for other tracks and seethe results

1	Max VERSTAPPEN	Red Bull	1:04.591
2	Valtteri BOTTAS	Mercedes	1:05.129
3	Lewis HAMILTON	Mercedes	1:05.277
4	Pierre GASLY	Alpha Tauri	1:05.280
5	Antonio GIOVINAZZI	Alfa Romeo	1:05.345
6	Carlos SAINZ	Ferrari	1:05.347
7	Sergio PÉREZ	Red Bull	1:05.396
8	Fernando ALONSO	Alpine	1:05.434
9	Charles LECLERC	Ferrari	1:05.484
10	Sebastian VETTEL	Aston Martin	1:05.542
11	Lance STROLL	Aston Martin	1:05.546
12	Yuki TSUNODA	Alpha Tauri	1:05.561
13	Esteban OCON	Alpine	1:05.674
14	George RUSSELL	Williams	1:05.694
15	Lando NORRIS	McLaren	1:05.700
16	Daniel RICCIARDO	McLaren	1:05.725
17	Kimi RÄIKKÖNEN	Alfa Romeo	1:05.747
18	Mick SCHUMACHER	Haas	1:06.078
19	Nicholas LATIFI	Williams	1:06.105
20	Nikita MAZEPIN	Haas	1:06.289

2021 Formula One Austrian Grand Prix

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