Brazil F1: The Last shall Be First by Peter Windsor

The magic continued for Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton on Sunday in Brazil, for he parlayed his P10 starting position into what may be remembered as his greatest F1 drive yet. Third by lap five, he was in front, and cruising, with ten laps to run, beating his championship rival, Red Bull-Honda's Max Verstappen, in front of an adoring, capacity Brazilian crowd. On his victory lap, Lewis carried the Brazilian national flag home to the pits, Senna-style - and no-one begrudged him the gesture. Valtteri Bottas, who started his Mercedes from the pole, finished third, ahead of Verstappen's team-mate, Sergio Pérez, and the two Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. Peter Windsor in this video offers a guide to the key moments of this epic F1 day.
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[@jameelali1266]

When you’re great, you’re great….amidst all the haters. Congratulations to the 7 times World Champion on another stellar drive.

[@andrewgarrick6967]

Brazil has never been a dominant track for Lewis in terms of wins. This win today will go down as one of his greatest achievements.

[@Mik1604]

Well, one his ICE's greatest achievements. You can't seriously be impressed by him easily overtaking everyone at the beginning of the straight. If anything, this highlighted how dependent he is on having the absolute fastest car. Edit: apparently even this shooting-fish-in-a-barrel performance has impressed the Lewis fanbois. Oh well.

[@tashinganyandoro6924]

And the Brazilian crowd was amazing for him.

[@lw5495]

@@Mik1604 damn you're sour

[@272flashlites]

@@lw5495 He sure is. Max fan probably. Max would be nowhere if his car wasn't the class of the field in the first 2/3 of the season. It's always the car. The best drivers get the best cars. If the Red Bull was garbage Max would be "best of the rest".

[@georgebrathwaite425]

This only goes to show the mastery of Sir Lewis Hamilton , and this is the beginning of the end to Max . Sir Lewis is going to take record for the most Championship.

[@Mr.Scootini]

Man, i am a Max fan but holy hell what drive from Lewis, and I’m sure Senna is looking down at him, proud.

[@default123default2]

Nah you probably arnrt. Red Bull is just as sure that Mercedes is cheating as they were that Ferrari was cheating in 2019.

[@florinivan693]

I'm also a max fan, and I would be laughing my ass off if they find lewis's icu illegal. after all this people praising him. the car did all the job. 20kmh+ on the straight, ridiculous

[@pixelboujee]

@@default123default2 interesting times ahead yeah yeah shut yer trap now

[@look_forsr-7139]

What makes you a Max fan? I personally think with 9 wins, he deserves the championship but on the other side. He cant take what he gives to others. Bullies his way in overtaking but crashes out when someone tries to push him. Complains about late moves but he does it himself. I hope next year Russell and Leclerc doesnt let him make another Vettel era.

[@S0ulinth3machin3]

@@florinivan693 part of the reason he gets so much speed on the straight is the drive he gets out of turn 12. It's not just the engine, turn 12 is medium-high speed. Mercedes runs less downforce than RedBull so they're faster through there and that extra speed carries into the straight. On the flip side, Max had 0.3 seconds advantage through the slower turns because of RedBull's greater downforce. It's a tradeoff, RedBull is better at a certain type of track, Mercedes is better at another type of track. Regardless, the drivers still matter. It's always Max vs. Lewis and Bottas vs. Perez is a sideshow because Bottas and Perez aren't as skilled. Bottas was running the same car as Hamilton and he went 1st to 1st in the sprint and 1st to 3rd in race. Bottas was -2 places overall while Hamilton was +25. In the same car.

[@jacksondonahower429]

Honestly a really emotional experience watching that. Just hearing Lewis on the radio today was epic, so much life and energy in his voice. It was the Lewis I’ve missed. So great to see him win, but even better to see him rejuvenated and once again filled with fighting spirit.

[@gasmangrowshow2231]

He's got a new engine and the mojo is back this championship is in the bag.

[@default123default2]

@@gasmangrowshow2231 Red Bull is just as sure that Mercedes is cheating as they were that Ferrari was cheating in 2019. And you know how that turned out right ?

[@justgrand3429]

@@default123default2 Red Bull have a dirty driver!.

[@fodiographer]

Well Hamilton never had to fight after Rosberg retired let's be honest. No other car was fast enough to challenge Merc and Bottas is just to weak to challenge Lewis just as Checo is too weak to challenge Max.

[@jasonmcpherson376]

Real Talk !

[@cortsluke7420]

I'm 36 been watching F1 since 1991 so I've seen and felt a lot of emotions throughout the years but today, wow! There's only been two men that I look up to in my life, my Dad and Sir Lewis Hamilton

[@wreagfe]

Your dad was a cheating narcissist as well?

[@maureenmucureezi7099]

@@wreagfe the foolishness out here is exhausting. How is mercedes doing its job an issue. The couch potatoes my goodness

[@wreagfe]

@@maureenmucureezi7099 By cheating? Definitely an issue.

[@dezeefresh5257]

Good 2 Hear dat n I Hpe more ppl cm n here n say d sme tng. Ballsman a MI BWOY. Yeah Mon. A mi Bwoy dat. He GOBBLED UP EVRYBDY. U C Mi. NYAM DEM UP. Haaa HaHa Ha. Lv It.

[@ZoltanF1LH]

I've been watching since 1986 and Senna was my hero, when Lewis came along he reignited the same passion in me for F1 with his driving style. They really are such similar drivers. His performance in Brazil was literally Sennaesque, Senna would have been proud of him 😊👍

[@CSum-em8jg]

This was a Legend doing legendary stuff.. AGAIN. He does stuff like this every year and a lot of people acknowledge it for a couple days and then go back to dismissing his greatness and applauding some middle of the pack driver that finished p7. You do not have to like him, you can roll your eyes at what he does on social media, you can root for the new guys in F1 to dethrone him but do not diminish his accomplishments or discredit his talent. We are watching an all time great and he didn't need this win or this season to prove that.

[@JeLifeCoach]

Well said. Couldn’t agree more.

[@gasmangrowshow2231]

FACTS

[@dchia29]

He’s been consistently great for too long. F1 fans only appreciate greatness in retrospect

[@blakebarone1809]

Spot on. I can’t stand the guy but the drive today had me clapping in awe. In my eye, Max has been the better driver this year by a small, but clear margin, but I truly don’t know if Max could have done that drive(s) at this point in his career, even with machinery that is 1-2% quicker than everyone else.

[@jerrytruckn]

.9 on a single straight. Great car

[@MarcoAntonioAlmeidaSilva]

I've watched Ayrton Senna racing in this very same circuit, and I must say Hamilton has the same tenacity and spirit. What a race, I can still feel the goose bumps when Lewis drove around holding the Brazilian flag. This will be a day to remember! Thanks for the nice video!

[@ecufile4095]

Lewis will never never ever race like Senna did, Lewis is only fast with a cheating MB car. When he drive a top 6 car and then he win the championchip then is he i bit better. But not that 7 times free F1 titles with the fastest car like today 20km faster on the straight then Redbull then you have an cheating F1 car. Greetings F1 fan

[@Sn8kester]

@@ecufile4095 you’re miserable

[@silverback3808]

@@ecufile4095 You really are clueless about F1. Are you another member of the "Spice Girls?" Christine Horner has obviously clouded your judgement on all things LH! I'm sure CH will welcome another member to his girl band of whingers!

[@I-need-a-hobby]

Yea Im sure Senna would be licking his fingers if he saw Hamilton passing cars as if they were standing still having 20kmh more speed on the straights. Lol

[@theberadise1960]

I just love how Lewis responded this weekend what a way to respond !

[@davida.1898]

Hamilton bringing back Senna's spirit to the Brazilians. What a drive!

[@nimlopatlo1013]

Hamilton inspired by Senna. There will only be one and Hamilton accepts that there is only one senna and Hamilton his apprentice

[@styleemusic]

What a drive one for the ages

[@mrbungle3310]

@@nimlopatlo1013 pf

[@I-need-a-hobby]

If having a car that runs 20kmh faster than anybody elses on the straights is making this the best drive that explains so much about Hamilton fans. Im bored the moment i notice Verstappen is way faster like in Austria or Mexico. You guys cant even admit it lol. If anything Maxs defending a car that was a second a lap faster and beat his teammate within 3 laps was much more impressive. But I guess you gotta take any win as a big one this season.

[@isrigramo9072]

@@I-need-a-hobby u are totally right about the fact that there is to much hype for lewis' win but and dont think max would have been able to do the same(max with merc and lewis with redbull) All that said ayrton was the best of all,he won in brazil even with a broken gear change,also he was able to get seconds faster than the following cars on wet tracks.Basically everything ayrton put effort to was legendary.

[@andre.1984]

I was a bit emotional as well after Lewis crossed the finish line and took the Brazilian flag. After such heroic win in Brazil, with Lewis being a Senna fan, wearing his colours on his helmet, plus the unbelievable Senna-esque performance, that gesture with the flag felt almost as if Senna's spirit took a ride with Lewis that moment, and enjoyed another heroic win in front of his home crowd once more, through Lewis. I literally stood up from my couch and applauded him as he crossed the line. What a performance! Yes, the Mercedes was fast, but come on. It takes a special driver to do what he did, especially against a very strong Max in the Redbull. This was supposed to be a Redbull track. Amazing. It's one of those rare performances in the history of the sport that one is privileged to have witnessed.

[@pali1H]

Senna would make fun of Lulu for wearing a dress to the Gala.

[@KEVE999122]

and he would definitely make fun of u for having your pink panties in a bunch over Lewis' attire.

[@pali1H]

@@KEVE999122 yeah. Panties in a bunch means mentioning him wearing a dress and how Senna would have laughed. Makes sense.

[@jbarber1016]

@@pali1H You really think Lewis cares what anyone thinks about what he wears? I love that the greatest of all time is a black man who wears fashion statements. Love seeing it make other men upset and uncomfortable. So much fun.

[@pali1H]

@@jbarber1016 rofl who's upset? You're the one suckin him off and defending him.

[@6058jeremysmith]

Brilliant overview Peter, Lewis was superb and shows that he never gives up.. A very inspirational drive …

[@mustafaissa8782]

This was the best race i ever saw in Formula 1 since 2007 this is a champion Drive

[@mateusbez2669]

As a Brazilian, I was surprised to see Lewis take the Brazilian flag. But we all know his admiration for Senna, that is one of the reasons he has so many fans here. So it felt like an homage to Senna, from the helmet to the flag. And Obviously Senna is a national hero. Edit: some people saying it was a cheap PR move. The fact Lewis has been a declared fan of Senna for basically his entire life is the difference. We all know this for years. So it seemed fitting - not a PR move, an homage. And it hasn’t started yesterday. When Lewis says “I saw Senna doing this many times”, we know it wasn’t a lie. And I say that as someone who wishes Max wins it all at the end of this year.

[@rockyjlove]

Absolutely agree!

[@Chris-Oyema]

100% Agree

[@default123default2]

Red Bull is just as sure that Mercedes is cheating as they were that Ferrari was cheating in 2019. Interesting times ahead.

[@thekitowl]

Think Senna’s father has just passed & Lewis is close to the family.

[@Twm532]

More like hes trying to paint himself as a modern day Senna which is a complete joke. Besides their achievements the two couldn't be more different.

[@lakshmanjosephdesaram4098]

Absolutely wonderful analysis as usual. Bravo! It was possibly the best race I have ever seen. Superhuman performance from LH, such classical racing elegance. And as you said, it *was* emotional.

[@diegobm23]

As a Brazilian, was the best race I ever watch in my life. Amazing performance by Ham, and the Brazilian flag at the end just bring the symbol of our national hero. Very emotional, thank you for this video Peter.

[@NeweyAdrian1]

I was kinda disappointed that they were booing Max after the race as such “racefans”. Especially after the legendary 2016 drive

[@diegobm23]

@@NeweyAdrian1 yep, agree. Max also was superb today holding Ham with that top speed. Still leading the champ, and deserve it.

[@kityhawk2000]

@@NeweyAdrian1 It wasn't anything to do with his 2016 drive. It was because Max ran Lewis off the track and many people think he should have been penalised for that (whether or not you do or not is irrelevant). Also Lewis has massive support in Brazil because Senna is his idol and because he won his first championship there. Can you honestly tell me that Max fans wouldn't boo Lewis if he pulled a move like that at Austria or Zandvoort, or Spa or any of the other places Max has massive support. Because I'd say you'll be lying through your teeth if you did.

[@IAmKry]

@@kityhawk2000 yeah fans are passionate. You never wanna see it trend negatively, but it is how it is. As long as no one's throwing stuff at drivers it's all good.

[@Harolddespui]

@@kityhawk2000 Lewis fucked up Max at Silverstone and yet the Dutch fans at Zandvoort had the respect of not booing him. It's not a fucking footballmatch, all drivers need to be respected. The booing was horrible. All my love and respect to the Brazilians is gone, what a disgrace.

[@trevorbailey1448]

Lewis was very calm in his comment during the max incident🤔 his performance was absolutely brilliant and i like that he mentioned is carting days along with abvice given to him by is father. These are the type of race track that seems to bring out the sleeping lion out off Lewis and today he was very much awake as was he all weekend. Come on guys let's keep going we can win this.

[@laurentmichel6033]

Can we please stop pretending like Hamilton tapped into his "hidden, inner talent"? Nothing changed, he's always been this good, it's beyond cringey, stick to the facts. The new ICE seemed to have performed superbly, what would keep them from running a new one each race from now on?

[@jerryldavis1823]

@@laurentmichel6033 I know it sounds cringey but Lewis did have an adrenaline rush . The new motor did help but to make those passes and moves u need commitment and knowledge and u have to be willing . He had to do something because he knew max is gonna win and extend the gap in the championship. So he automatically pushed. Being last in the sprint and coming to 5 th was no easy task even if he was running a new engine because he had to make those overtakes at the correct places to get ahead. Similarly he had to take the penalty in the race and come back to win and then max went wide and halted his progress but lewis still tried and overtook max . So I will say Lewis was pushing way more than usual.

[@jaylondon7075]

@@jerryldavis1823 Well said mate, completely agree!

[@LionAndALamb]

@@laurentmichel6033 It was a brilliant drive from a focused, generational talent, which was made possible by a car that was class of the field.

[@Higurashi86]

@@laurentmichel6033 well the sprint race and a couple of safety cars does help lewis, so yeah, changing ICE every race is not going to work everytime. Mercs engineer also said the undercut is not powerful here, so I guess RB or Max got the strategy wrong, maybe a small price for Max or RB to pay to learn that undercut doesn't always work the same in every track.

[@GordonjSmith1]

I think it is not just today's race that was brilliant, but we just watched a superlative example of a World Champion demonstrating for a whole weekend why they are supreme at what they do. Max, and many others all stated how difficult it is to pass, and yet Lewis seemed to 'pass with ease' anyone he wanted to. Truly remarkable. I am not sure Lewis needs another World Championship to become a Legend, I think this race entirely sealed that accolade regardless of what happens from here on in.

[@truth4reel]

Agreed

[@manuelight]

well Lewis had 27kmph top speed advantage... and to pass on one point of the track, with that high delta, right after a long straight with DRS is not difficult for anybody on the grid

[@JAzdre57]

Yes we did. No denying.. Lewis is the GOAT 🐐

[@JAzdre57]

I agree totally. Same for Tiger Woods its not how many wins or championship s. It how you obtained them, and the conditions you competed.

[@camelio10]

@@manuelight Bottas?

[@franchica]

Lewis for sure channelled Senna’s essence.

[@RashidLanie8]

@@simpleboy3457 Sour grapes!!!

[@piterkool]

@@RashidLanie8 but it is true. Lewis on pole Laps everyone on that sunday. So max gets Every race now second place. Lewis champion. Only good thing is that Russell has the same car next year. That will be interesting. Maybe then we get a different champion,

[@RashidLanie8]

@@piterkool Agree!

[@MrLawrence0071]

Yep. I think Senna dropped down from heaven for once to help. "You do the steering Lewis, I'll take the pedals". That was epic.

[@piterkool]

@@MrLawrence0071 it was a great drive. I am Max Verstappen fan but I saw a great race and there where no complaints about max his defending. I think max defended a little to hard. But this is wat we want to see right. Both drivers on the limit. Topspeed difference between teammates is somewhat big though. Bottas does 303 , max does 317 and Hamilton drives 333 km/hour

[@akwasiowusuansah6329]

Peter I'm one of your fans because of your indepth analysis of formula one. After every race I just can't wait for your super analytical episode.

[@JeLifeCoach]

Same. Every Sunday with my espresso.

[@644nick]

@@JeLifeCoach it’s the only analysis I listen to. Fantastic and so incredibly insightful. Fascinating. Really enhances my enjoyment of this amazing sport.

[@kirthooper4625]

I would agree on the whole "you can't pass on the outside" thing and deserve to be run off, but I really don't see how that can apply when the driver on the inside didn't even come close to staying on track. If Max keeps 2 wheels on track, that's fair play, but you can't take the other guy so far off track that the inside driver is an entire car width+ off the track as well.

[@scottpriest4628]

well said totally agree

[@my2cents366]

He was not car width wide, he was multiple cars width wide.

[@marcusm8745]

I don't agree. It just makes it impossible to overtake if the first car takes the inside line. You need a firm rule that you must leave space if someone is on the outside.

[@act2006c]

After watching different angles I personally think Max did that intentionally. He changed direction after reaching the apex and his car was aiming off the track. Honestly though I'm happier to see Lewis beating Max fair and square, if Max was handed a penalty the haters will cry again even if Lewis wins by 10+ seconds. However the fact is still the fact. Max is a dirty driver.

[@my2cents366]

@@marcusm8745 There is a rule that say you have to leave a car width but they decided not to use that rule today.

[@kieran8881]

I'm a Max fan and want a new world champion, but if there was gravel there instead of tarmac then there would be no question of a penalty. There should have been a penalty... seriously amazing drive from Lewis. Championship to the wire. Lets go

[@jaydharmasena5732]

No

[@kieran8881]

@@jaydharmasena5732 ok bro

[@DM-mx9lu]

@@kieran8881 you are the first objective Max comment I’ve seen all day. Cheers to you! 🍻

[@Gabbersaurus]

I am a Lewis fan, thanks for your response. Let us all acknowledge the greatness of both drivers. And savor this championship battle between perhaps the 2 best drivers ever lived.

[@KiwisDownUnder]

@@jaydharmasena5732 Jez you are making a well honed argument with that point chap...has the rest of us spinning. Tell me does tying your shoe laces cause you mental fatigue?

[@tetra3000]

Incredible analysis of the GP today it was one to remeber for sure and an unbeleiveable performance from Lewis to win from P25

[@default123default2]

Engine change of the season. 30kmh faster than everyone else. Red Bull is just as sure that Mercedes is cheating as they were that Ferrari was cheating in 2019. Interesting times ahead.

[@KiwisDownUnder]

@@default123default2 Pretty sure everyone else is looking at everyone else and thinking/ saying the same thing. So what..

[@waylon6241]

People and Peter are really exaggerating. I’m a fan of Hamilton but the performance in that new engine in combination with 2 drs zones there was nothing anyone could do. I personally don’t like drs racing. Especially having 2 drs zones so close to each other is no fun. Both Max and Lewis didn’t make any mistake, but this win you could see coming from a mile away. Even if Lewis would start from the back.

[@tomadams94]

@@default123default2 30kph no way check the timing data on the F1 app he was 10-15kph faster at best and a lot of the time the same kph as max. Gas and some others were a lot fast at times.

[@marpio9]

... and from Mercedes W12. If you have the top speed everywhere (trap and finish line) and between 25 to 32 km/h speed gap between you and the 2nd, it means you can take over even by going around each competitors car and still win, in'it?

[@antnam4406]

One of the best race ever, heart pumping.

[@doxies]

Excellent commentary - I've watched a lot of great races over the last 40+ years, including many won by Hamilton (staying ahead of Max for 60+ laps on the softs in Monaco, winning at Silverstone in the wet, again at Silverstone with a shredded tire on the last lap etc...etc...). This amazing duel between 2 incredible drivers in Max and Lewis definitely gave me goosebumps and I knew I was witnessing an instant classic in a vintage season. An epic performance by Hamilton all weekend, approaching greatness.

[@Charlematic]

Lewis with the brazilian flag got all the Brazil crying, for real. Never see so many grown man crying hahaha

[@TheCorrectionist1984]

Ironic considering how he snatched the championship on the last lap from Massa.

[@Charlematic]

@@TheCorrectionist1984 We are in a bit of shortage for F1 drivers, is just nice to see our flag in that way.

[@TheDistrict644]

Makes me water up. lol, Hes the best.

[@friktionrc]

@@Charlematic 2 countries that should always have at least 1 F1 driver on the grid….the Fins and the Brazilians

[@ab8jeh]

8:55 I'm a for running people wide on the racing line, but Max didn't stay on the track, I think that's the difference in this case Peter.

[@solidoperative]

Exactly, Max had no intention of making that corner. Very suspicious the onboard still hasn't been released.

[@themysteryguy277]

Surely this is definitive proof that of the two of them Max is the dirty racer who is happy to crash other drivers off, he's always done it when he was younger and its showing through again. I can't imagine Lewis pulling off a move like that, he's always been aggressive but far.

[@solidoperative]

@@themysteryguy277 Lewis is as tough as they come but I don't think I have seen him do anything as unsporting as Max.

[@gogox98]

@@solidoperative what about that overtake attempt on Rosberg that literally crashed them both out? Way more unsporting in my book. All previous greats have been just as selfish in such moments, if not more so. Just let them race and enjoy.

[@ole6945]

I’ve been seething about this since the incident. I mean why must every corner be Max’ Normandy? I feel like his shunt at Silverston was the same, no way he makes both corner successfully at his approach speed and trajectory. If I were Toto I’d tell Bottas to go Kamakazi on Max during the next three races. Just tell Bottas to keep his racing line and not yield! This is madness, how will Sainz, Le Clerc, Russel, Norris race this guy in the future? By constantly making way for him on track because he is suicidal!! It’s sheer madness!

[@EllLeslie]

My Sundays consist of Race, American football, and Peter... What a weekend for Sir Lewis. Excellent as always Pet... Cheers.

[@JeLifeCoach]

Hahahaha. Same.

[@alex_madeira]

Fantastic analysis mate and what a legendary drive!

[@syncrosimon]

Wow, never saw this coming after Mexico. What a season. So proud of Lewis👍👍

[@diegodelatorre6632]

I saw it coming from 100000000 miles away. After sacrificing Bottas for various races to test components for Lewis's car, you always knew the Merc engine was going to be insane for the last races.

[@rottieshepcalibre9156]

@@diegodelatorre6632 you may have a point

[@samzik1644]

I still think this a good result for max. This is the first sprint race he has finished and a pkace on the podium. Redbull don't like the sprint race.

[@louisbeerreviews8964]

@@samzik1644 no Mercedes and Lewis don’t like sprint race

[@waylon6241]

You could see it coming after qualification tho. That Mercedes with the new engine is in a league of his own. With 2 drs zones so close to each other there was nothing anyone could do.

[@khalifab4339]

The thing is, while it's generally accepted that the guy with the inside line can wash wide to force the prospective overtaker on the outside off the track, Max had to leave the track to achieve this. Max didn't make the corner he forced Lewis off on, that's why it should have been a penalty.

[@jaydharmasena5732]

Are u saying he did it intentionally?

[@ignatiuse6857]

@@jaydharmasena5732 Yes it seemed pretty intentional to me

[@jaydharmasena5732]

@@ignatiuse6857 so Hamilton intentionally crashed max in Silverstone, sending him into a 51g crash?

[@jaydharmasena5732]

@Creative Drone Works so Hamilton intentionally crashed max in Silverstone, sending him into a 51g crash?

[@jaydharmasena5732]

@Creative Drone Works max was ahead and he had the right to. no? Ham should have backed off but intentionally hit him.and keyword "could've". Fia can't give penalty based on what might happen in the future. Very smooth brain u got there. Also there's no way ham could've had a 51 g crash in that corner. They were breaking and going at about 88 miles per hour. 😂😂😂 seriously use ur brain to think at least lmao

[@chriseze8893]

One of the most beautiful and incredible win ❤

[@AMomcilo1]

What a fantastic race this was. So many little races between racers/teams.

[@ole6945]

I’ve been refreshing my KZbin timeline for this Peter!! 😭 We need faster service delivery… it’s 1AM I’m South Africa

[@jacobjacob4139]

Yeh been waiting for it too, I'm in Johannesburg.

[@hichambouhsine4350]

I did the same

[@malvinchadzamira7197]

Haha my pips in Joburg

[@joelwebster8227]

I’ve been watching F1 for more than 50 years. This was one of the very best drives I’ve witnessed in that time. Lewis Hamilton drove with genius all weekend, and capped it off with the race of his life.

[@waylon6241]

People and Peter are really exaggerating. I’m a fan of Hamilton but the performance in that new engine in combination with 2 drs zones there was nothing anyone could do. I personally don’t like drs racing. Especially having 2 drs zones so close to each other is no fun. Both Max and Lewis didn’t make any mistake, but this win you could see coming from a mile away. Even if Lewis would start from the back.

[@in2minutesorless64]

Peter, thanks for uploading so quickly. I was thinking I would have to wait until tomorrow and really wanted to get your take...looking forward to it. What a day!

[@ciex7]

Lewis Hamilton just gave everyone a free Master class of how its done He is an amazing champion.. All we should say is thank you Lewis for an incredible show. You are the best in the business and just proved it here today Bravo

[@TheSutekh]

Yep, "proved" again by taking another ICE. Why not just do so every other race at this point?! The 5 place penalty is a joke, and once you're a second faster than anyone else, who cares! MBZ on their way to buying another championship while the FIA stands by, useless as ever.

[@foxq6809]

@@TheSutekh go cry in a dark corner

[@maureenmucureezi7099]

@@TheSutekh Why don't you go join and show us. People like you are just slow. RB got an ice didn't they? I didn't hear all these mourns...get over yourselves he's great 13 years later

[@StormcastMarine]

You shouldn't penalize the guy on the inside. IF THE GUY ON THE INSIDE STAYS ON THE TRACK. Max was so intent on causing a collision that he went almost 10 meters off track. He's nowhere near the racing line.

[@peanutnutter1]

If Lewis hadn't anticipated it, they'd have both DNF'd and Max would hold his gap in the championship

[@jaydharmasena5732]

Like Lewis did in Silverstone? 😂😂

[@matthewogley3396]

@@jaydharmasena5732 different scenario…Lewis avoided the collision today, where as at Silverstone max didn’t and turned in.

[@jaydharmasena5732]

@@matthewogley3396 what ? Max was ahead in Silverstone. Lewis did in Silverstone what Yuki did today lmao.

[@ClaudioMartella]

@@matthewogley3396 you re aware that in Silverstone the outside of the track wasn't made of concrete yes?

[@georgestratford8029]

I look forward to these videos as much as the race!

[@derrickmartin9717]

I keep refreshing until they drop

[@dw4484]

Same.

[@JeLifeCoach]

+1

[@amoloney1984]

I think we should cherish the magnificence of Lewis just incredible watching him. The man has won almost everything there is to win and that competitive spirit and determination matching with his skill was on show in its full throughout the full weekend not just the race

[@catetv358]

We definitely going to appreciate him once he retires he is a beast

[@LogiForce86]

Bwoah, if this happens 2 more times in the next races where Lewis takes 1st and Max 2nd than they will have equal points in Abu Dahbi. I don't think my heart can take that tension and excitement at the same time, and I say that as a Max fan. 😅 A legendary season!

[@JeLifeCoach]

I like them both. Whoever wins is deserving.

[@LogiForce86]

@@JeLifeCoach Of course, as it should be. Hamilton's new ICE was running turned up to 11 though. The man was flyin' flyin'!

[@JeLifeCoach]

@@LogiForce86 no disagreement from me.

[@Kassiusday]

Well still to see who s getting next two fastest lap points !!!! Quite loads of straight lines out there before Abudhabi so should favour Mercedes momentum , with the heat helping a bit RB ? so 50 / 50

[@akarshshekhar5233]

@@Kassiusday Momentum means nothing. Red Bull were extremely dominant in Mexico, and won at Austin (a Mercedes "stronghold"). Interlagos was supposed to be a "Red Bull track" and they had all the "momentum". Look what happened. Mercedes have an insane top speed advantage which seems unfair at times (overtaking cars halfway through the straight, Hamilton's car today was the most overpowered car I have ever seen in a race, nobody could keep up with it, and he drove brilliantly on top of that) and that might decide the title more than anything else.

[@trevormcewan1777]

Thanks for another great report, yeah Lewis won a lot of admirers over the weekend thats for sure..

[@Jamic9]

Sir Lewis drive today, has to be the best drive of any driver in many years.

[@brixquinonez]

He is the best.

[@gasmangrowshow2231]

What an amazing drive no one else could have pulled that off except for Michael Schumacher.

[@marqueartello]

@@gasmangrowshow2231 ...and Mika Hakkinen. Watch Spa 2000

[@I-need-a-hobby]

If having a car that runs 20kmh faster than anybody elses on the straights is making this the best drive that explains so much about Hamilton fans. Im bored the moment i notice Verstappen is way faster like in Austria or Mexico. You guys cant even admit it lol. If anything Maxs defending a car that was a second a lap faster and beat his teammate within 3 laps was much more impressive. But I guess you gotta take any win as a big one this season.

[@gasmangrowshow2231]

7 time champ , that what makes him the BEST. You MAXIE PADS NEVER complain when Redbull was faster. You HATERS act like ANYONE can do what he did and does YEAR AFTER YEAR. GOAT mode activated.

[@pietjepuk5812]

I thought it should have been a penalty, because Max went so late on the brakes that he would never have been able to hold the corner (and he didn't). And if he wouldn't brake that late, Lewis would have passed him easily.

[@hobbyguy79]

Sorry @peterwindsor but I disagree. Passing around the outside does come with risk, as does all overtaking. However, being on the inside should not mean it is ok to drive someone attempting a pass on the outside right off the track, especially to the point where you drive right off the track yourself. If you are expected to leave a cars with on the inside, you should have to do the same on the outside. Also, wasn't there a directive issued last week saying pretty much this exactly after Alonso vs Kimi and Antonio in Austin?

[@prod.bydvllv2057]

FIA = 🤡

[@my2cents366]

You are required to leave a car width on the outside, but FIA are either a joke or bias toward certain team.

[@hobbyguy79]

@@my2cents366 right, but every commentator, race director and steward says you must leave a car with on the inside but it's fair game to run someone off the outside

[@F1jones]

Yep, haven't we been talking about what track limits are? Can you take all of a driver's real estate away including even the track limits? The way I see it is you pretend there's an invisible wall on the outside of every corner. Can you run your opponent into a wall or must you leave space? If it were an oval or a street race could Verstappen have done what he did? Yes? Okay, but be careful what you wish for. When James Hunt and Mario Andretti crashed at Zandvoort 1977, Hunt was furious with Andretti going around the outside. Hunt said that in F1 you don't pass on the outside. Andretti was like, "I got news for you. Where I'm from we pass whichever side we like."

[@steveg4954]

And also lewis was the car that was first to the corner

[@deanbritton4696]

It simply cannot be that you can drive OFF the track in defense of the inside line and force the other driver to avoid you. You get a lot of “benefit of the doubt on the inside”, even when (as in this case) the driver on the outside has gotten largely past. But “benefit of the doubt” doesn’t mean you get to take yourself AND your opponent off the track. That simply cannot stand as an acceptable strategy, as it means “let them race” = “Let my driver go off track combatting an overtake, with no consequences”. That said, it was lovely to see Lewis shrug off that inelegant hyper-aggressiveness, and just deliver a kill shot later on.

[@jbarber1016]

Max is horrible racer. Cannot say he is great when he hasn’t even one time this year raced lewis fair, much less respectfully.

[@kieronjohnson8834]

Is anyone surprised when Verstappen re-hashes his only effective strategy when under pressure? I think it suddenly dawned on him to accept a driving lesson from Hamilton and take the second place points, knowing he still has the upper hand in the championship race. Love Peter's analysis, he generally resists hyper-ventilating and gives a reasoned, well thought-out summary of the race- strategies, technique, track conditions, tyre management, mistakes, steward's decisions, driving styles, all the things that factor into who wins a race. Have to agree with his assessment of Hamilton this time around, it was one of his very best drives, faultless.

[@milkshakemuncher]

Lewis Forced Max off the road turn 1 USA, no penalty. Lewis also forced Rosberg off at turn 1 USA and Canada when they were even teammates, again no penalty! People have short memories

[@act2006c]

@@milkshakemuncher did Lewis go off track in those incidents? If there is a penalty for staying on tracking while running others off track then Max wouldn't be leading the championship this year.

[@hiran4935]

@@act2006c I guess pushing off Max in US gp, pushing off Perez in Turkey to pitlane and punting off Max in Britain are clean driving then. I don't blame neither of them for their moves. It is the first time rivals are clashing like this and its exciting. Stewards will punish when in need, you guys don't have to worry about it. And most importantly, let them race! Stop trying to tame the already tamed sport, its annoying.

[@IbrisOfAmber]

I think Mercedes really needed this. This weekend of adversity and strife made this team come together and galvanise like we haven't seen all year I hope this is the deciding factor for this years championships. And Lewis... my god was he breathtaking

[@BenjaminOommen]

Breathtaking is very apt. Sure he had a new ICE but it's not easy when every driver on the grid had a 'you shall not pass' meme stuck on rear. At the end of the day, even starting 25 places behind seemed to a price of cake for the goat.

[@waylon6241]

The thing they needed was the new engine. And it worked about pretty well. Having a Mercedes’ with already a high top speed in combination with a new engine and 2 drs zones there was nothing anyone could do.

[@ronsmith6110]

Simply the most sensational performance I've ever seen in this sport. For those who are worried about the wrong guy/team winning, I'd say that you are watching something this year which history tells us won't be repeated for generations. Make sure you enjoy it & appreciate it while it's here. I must say, found Peter this season & I already consider him the last word on the sport. Extremely impressive content, consistently.

[@joyman07]

Still waiting on Max’s onboard when he pushed Hamilton off the track

[@hamzaqaisir9822]

They couldn't find that after 5 hours but were instantly able to find footage of the loose seat belt of Sir Lewis. Very interesting

[@solidoperative]

FIA not doing themselves any favours not releasing the footage. Looking quite suspicious in my view. 4 hours now after race has finished.

[@displaychicken]

I knew the Sir Lewis fanboy army would need their diapers and dummies over that one

[@solidoperative]

@@displaychicken fair point though where is the footage. Why is it taking so long. It's in everyone's interest to see it.

[@6058jeremysmith]

@@displaychicken Do you mean about MV dirty driving …

[@hamzaqaisir9822]

An unbelievable drive from Sir Lewis this weekend and excellent analysis as usual Peter.

[@suprafan246]

I agree but Peter, this situation was different. Max left no space in defending and it just so happened that the FIA dropped that investigation. We have not seen any onboard footage from Max’s car to see if he ran Lewis out of road.

[@inflatable2]

Of course he did, he didn't even make the corner himself.. In the end it didn't really matter, the Mercedes with the new engine was so much faster Lewis was always gonna overtake him at some point, as did happen..

[@milkshakemuncher]

Lewis has done this to Max and teammates from the past without penalty, so you do get what you give

[@diegovillavicencio3172]

@@inflatable2 it did matter. Bottas finished less than 3 seconds behind. Verstappen should have got a penalty

[@inflatable2]

@@diegovillavicencio3172 lol, that's because Max just let it all go at the end.. Bottas was never gonna finish within 5 sec if it did matter..

[@inflatable2]

@@milkshakemuncher correct, in 2016 for example Lewis bullied Nico Rosberg the same way a few times.. It's just hard racing for the championship, it's what we want to see in F1.. Not boring driving like i.e. Bottas who never properly attacks or defends..

[@LisztyLiszt]

If Lewis wins the championship it will be his greatest. The greatest of all the championships I've watched since 1994. We're so excited by Max, because finally someone is taking it to Lewis and Mercedes. But if Lewis wins an unmatched 8th in a season like this, well wow, how lucky will we be to see it. I'm neither a Max nor a Lewis fan. I'm a fan of a season like this.

[@jaydharmasena5732]

Mate he's got a 2 sec faster car than rest of the grid now, .5sec faster car than Redbull. Also Hamilton and valterie crashed max in Silverstone and Hungary giving Hamilton free 43 points. Only reason Hamilton gonna win is bc Hamilton and valterie crashed max twice . Nothing else. But people have the memory of a goldfish

[@CrazyHorse151]

It Lewis wins then we know that it’s really just about the best combination of car + driver and in a sense, we won’t be any wiser about who is the better driver. It’s kind of a sad reality. I like this technical arms race in F1 but it also prevents us from figuring out who actually is the fastest driver.

[@PetitGarry]

@@jaydharmasena5732 Come on mate. If it’s the car, why Bottas is not 2nd in the WDC? The gap between Redbull and Merc is track-dependent, and very small. Lewis has top speed, Max has grip. Obviously, both F1 are on a class of their own, very good cars, but man Lewis and Max are insane. Better than the whole field. Hoping for a close championship battle in the few events left.

[@jaydharmasena5732]

@@PetitGarry OK mate u said very small when Mercedes gained .900s on the main straight. I do not wish to argue with a person who calls that speed difference small. And obviously ignoring ham and bot crashing max twice gaining 43 WDC points. Max should be about 56 points ahead today but hey let's act like Hamilton is the best thing since sliced bread bc he got past everyone in a 2 sec faster car (half a sec faster than Redbull). Hooray bravo 👏👍

[@JeLifeCoach]

@@jaydharmasena5732 today MERC was faster. over the course of the year RB has been at average .5 - .8 ahead of MERC according to f1 stat tracker. The rb is on rails and even w MERC power we’re still .3 better all day in middle sector. MERC is faster now but Rb has been faster throughout the season.

[@asudiqbal4509]

This is the race which i will remember forever, what a drive from Lewis, he doesn’t have to prove anything after 7 championships but boy he slammed all the doubters. 👏🙌🙌🙌

[@harsharip]

Hehe

[@Shaun.Stephens]

I think it will be interesting to see how the clowns at Netflix portray this race.

[@TheDistrict644]

Hail to the King!!!

[@greggesaman535]

Amazing drive Lewis. You deserve more credit than you receive. Thanks for giving him credit Peter.

[@adaoparaocha5714]

Lewis is the master of cool emotions when it matters, he is the master overall

[@agopiechand]

‘NO WEAPONS FORMED AGAINST ME SHALL PROSPER “

[@brabaakrishnan6950]

What a energy for a 101 win👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@MrJohnhunk]

Max looked like he was intentionally trying to take out both cars but Lewis outsmarted him. Great drive from the champion and great analysis as always.

[@Agent-bm1dv]

@John Musila: That is his plan going forward knowing he is leading he will try and take Lewis out and take 10 minute Penalties or make sure they both don't get points.

[@a.m.armstrong8354]

@@Agent-bm1dv Ten minutes is another time dimension but 10 seconds is doable.

[@AlonsoRules]

This championship is going to come down to that farce at Spa, awarding points for running 2 laps under SC. Should have been non event.

[@MufaroMusara]

you called it, that was a joke

[@victoralexander848]

blessed are the last for thou will be first

[@antnam4406]

Great the Brazilian cheered on Lewis, reverses the madness of booing from the other circuits.

[@catherinemorgan7836]

It was Verstappen who was on the receiving-end of the boos this time‼️

[@muntublackson4757]

@@catherinemorgan7836 and wasnt that beautiful! i enjoyed every minute of it

[@Shaun.Stephens]

@@catherinemorgan7836 Indeed. Brazilians know dirty racing when they see it even if the stewards don't.

[@TheDistrict644]

You cant stop or deny greatness! Two thumbs up to that!! Who gives a rats arse about booing? This man wont be broken, It's in his DNA. Hail to the King!!! Hail to the King!!!

[@dankatz5224]

I realised this weekend - the problem isn't that I've seen too much of Lewis Hamilton. It's that I've *missed* Lewis Hamilton! He's not had to fight for a title like this since 2008, not even when Nico beat him to it. And if he gets it from here, however he gets it, the record-breaking 8th title will have been well deserved.

[@eyepes42]

I was waiting for your review thank you

[@kevinhook6000]

Yeah I as a newer fan have always wondered if hami just always had the best car and didn't deserve the best driver crown, but now I am a fan! Damn its great to see him challenged in a season.

[@TheSutekh]

Wait a minute, the race he takes a new ICE and is suddenly massively faster than the rest of the grid is when you decide it's NOT the car? /me checks logic... Nope, that doesn't add up.

[@ItachiUchiha-nj9wx]

after a few years you won't lewis is an incredible driver but if you give his car this weekend to max lr charles they will also win didn't you see the freeking straight line speed after turn 12

[@marcelrenes2435]

As a dutchie and a Max fan, I take my hat of for Lewis. What an amazing performance from him! One of the best races I've seen in a while. 👍

[@edmundfung]

Honestly though, the point regarding taking full responsibility for overtaking on the outside should only stand if the inside car is firmly on the racing line. In this case, Max had no reason to miss the apex by a half a car's width (a full car if one would take the kerb), and end up on the exit with all 4 wheels, 2 car widths outside the track. This and his constant weaving shows his racecraft and sportsmanship has got quite a bit of way to mature before being considered at Lewis' or Fernando's level.

[@TheCorrectionist1984]

I agree. I want Redbull to win the WDC cuz Merc dominance is boring. But Max does a lot of dumb shit on track. Lewis has too but not at Max's level.

[@bravogolfnovember]

Unfortunately as a Max supporter I do have to agree with you. I would like him to concentrate on his decisions and his fights a little better, Lewis still has the edge there. That time when Max was in the lead and got into a collision with Ocon always springs to my mind. Lewis said very correctly: you had everything to lose and he had nothing to lose. I hope Max looks back at interlagos not just as a “they were just too quick” situation, but also uses the opportunity to deepen his understanding of when to concede in a way that does not cause him (let alone the opponent) any unnecessary risks or penalties. Had he have gotten a 5 second penalty for those shenanigans he may well have ended up P3. He’s ahead in the championship, he should try and avoid the volatility of unnecessary contacts, penalties and potential DNF’s if he is to win this year.

[@myaccount6905]

And… blablabla… lacking short memory guys… Silverstone was really top notch Hamilton level too… right??? Really sad to imagine that Verstappen will prob loose this championship because of that c*nt move of your impeccable Sir Lewis Hamilton…

[@bravogolfnovember]

@@myaccount6905 Hamilton was most definitely in the wrong at Silverstone, but Verstappen allowed Hamiltons “mistake” on the inside to shunt him in the barriers with 51G. A ten second penalty doesn’t help you when your race is over. If Max doesn’t turn in he survives and still gets to contest for P1. If he turns in Lewis is in the wrong because Max was on the racing line, but it makes no difference because his race is over curtesy of a 51G slam. This is my point about Max, he drives faster yes. He is fearless, also true, and I really hope he wins his first of many championships this year. But that said, he does need have a look at his decisions when he is the one that stands to lose the most if contact does happen. Lewis was well behind in the championship at that stage, he has to and WILL take increasingly more risks to put himself into contention. It is on Max to keep himself out of trouble and his nose clean when he has so much to lose, my only claim is that this is what Lewis does better than Max.

[@Howling-Mad-Murdock]

@@bravogolfnovember Absolutely spot on. I see Verstappen crashing at Silverstone as almost entirely his own fault, simply because he could’ve so easily avoided it. His excessive aggression does him no favours.

[@zibby43]

What a drive from Lewis . . . AGAIN!

[@adithyanaren519]

Yeah not bad with all that unfair straight line speed

[@lekudos]

@@adithyanaren519 yeah and Redbull should be investigated for all that unfair downforce. Going round corners like a its on rails.

[@jamtalawah2231]

@@adithyanaren519 Not a real F1 fan are you!!

[@supaG-1.0]

@@adithyanaren519 unfair?. You mean RB being allowed to run a 'patched up' wing is fair?. Or Max forcing Lewis off the track is fair?. Ok

[@adithyanaren519]

@@lekudos lol as if Mercedes were slow in the corners the last 7 years. This Year with the new regulations kicking in it favoured redbull thats not unfair downforce

[@amandhatt27]

I'm all for letting them race... On the racetrack

[@dkmlife565]

I'm all for letting them race. However it cannot be allowed that racing gets to forcing someone off the road to avoid being passed. Max also weaving with double movements on straights (remember how he caused the crash doing this against teammate Ricardo).

[@KiwisDownUnder]

@@dkmlife565 Which ever way ... the rules need to be applied consistently. That's it. And that no-one gets hurt obviously.

[@klloh5012]

LH is being bashed up like crazy in his own social media accounts. In additional what he is doing outside of his racing is both inspiring and positive. A lot of the attacks are so Low.

[@Hopesperance]

Don't know what comments you're seeing but from what I saw it's mostly positive. More positive than the previous races. It seems even the haters have run out of excuses. He well and truly shut them all up yesterday.

[@MartinGonzalez-ki8kn]

His anti-white agenda isn't positive. The other way around it would be called racism.

[@dongorgan69]

he's not anti white and please don't forget he is himself half white..he just wants equality for all..

[@aesir1ases64]

Overrated hypocrical driver, outside the track he parties and supports criminal organizations, such a legacy

[@TheDistrict644]

We back down from no one.

[@davyheijlands1956]

I'm Dutch, but a race fan since as long as I can remember. The sport with hard but fair racing is what I tune in for every race. This was a beautiful race. One of the best I have seen in a long time. Kudos for Lewis and Max for putting up this show!

[@StormcastMarine]

The only reason that Max and Lewis didn't damage each other's cars was because Lewis learned from Monza. Max would rather crash into you than finish behind you, so when Max chased Lewis 10 meters off track to cause a collision Lewis just went even wider.

[@ramusxd]

Ah yes, like Lewis in Silverstone! Lewis/Max fans should both just learn when not to comment on something when clearly they are both just racing and neither of them realistically wants to crash. It's still a dangerous sport and neither of their teams would be happy in case of an accident, costing them potential parts (and penalties) for the cars, as well as it costing heaps of money. People from the outside need to stop thinking so abstractly about these concepts...

[@YouilAushana]

You are absolutely right. I'm a huge Max fan but that was a despicable and childish move to get a double dnf, if he can't win fair and square like a man. I kinda lost respect for Max after this race.

[@StormcastMarine]

@@ramusxd I think you need to reconsider Silverstone in light of Monza and Interlagos. In all 3 cases Max was in the lead (edit: lead of the championship), Lewis was faster, and Max would rather have an accident than let Lewis pass him on track. In Silverstone, the onboard for Max shows him look in his mirrors, turn away instinctively for just a millisecond, and then he turns in on Lewis to cause the collision. Your point about collisions costing them money and teams being unhappy is moot, if Max wins the championship that will more than make up for any money spent on parts.

[@TheDistrict644]

Time and time again I've said this.

[@nathmac-rj7hk]

As usual Peter, another great video. Lewis was truly in a class of his own today. I also most commend Sergio Perez who really and truly raced hard but fair with lewis. Great weekend overall and i cant wait for Qatar !

[@calvinchann1996]

Max, aided and abetted by Horner and Marko, is unable to race cleanly and needs to bang wheels. Just don’t do it to him because he’ll cry.

[@beest007werff]

Thank you for your great vision as always. I like it that your videos are a little longer than before.

[@samsonlovesyou]

It's so wholesome to see the Brazilians going wild for Hamilton, 13 years after they booed him mercilessly at the race he won his first title.

[@opinionated_one8692]

Dam... I so forgot that, I will forgive them for that...🤗

[@evilzzzability]

Verstappen and Hamilton are very closely matched on the track, but today showed the gulf in sportsmanship between them.

[@joahnjansen9760]

You mean the engine that was 27 km faster on the straight.

[@ab8jeh]

@@joahnjansen9760 predictability lame response.

[@supaG-1.0]

@@joahnjansen9760 no. He's talking about how Max is unsportsmanlike in trying to push Lewis off the track.

[@joahnjansen9760]

@@supaG-1.0 quitte that kind of statements, what he did to Max at Silverstone was way to far. This was nothing, BTW he was at front in that corner so Lewis had to back off, but like always he's a dirty driver.

[@supaG-1.0]

@@joahnjansen9760 don't make me laugh. This was exactly the same situation. Max overcooked it by a big margin, more than lewis at Silverstone. If Lewis didn't avoid the collision there would have been contact. He gave Max the extra space, the space Max should have given Lewis at Silverstone.

[@sundaydaodu4851]

That was the best F1 weekend I have ever seen. Lewis was magical. That was incredible. You can just see a video of this in years to come. F1 went up a massive notch today. incredible

[@colhonk2916]

One set of rules for verstapen, another for everyone else.

[@ChippyShag]

Amazing analysis as always, keep it up!

[@tivelfarrell1855]

Have u even finished the video😂

[@ChippyShag]

@@tivelfarrell1855nope just anticipated

[@shenry2484]

I disagree with you about Max running Lewis off the road. This means even if you are slightly behind into a corner, but on the inside, take your foot off the brake and run as wide as you can as you can get ahead of them in the braking zone as the other driver is trying to make the corner. If this sets precedence then god help anyone driving with drivers like Alonso. Lewis was turning and could make the corner and only went wide to avoid a collision. Max didn’t try. It also odd how they can show Lewis’s cockpit and all over the car but they didn’t have the cockpit footage for Max, a driver fighting for the championship and makes good TV. Does that make any sense?

[@JeLifeCoach]

It does make sense. You and Peter are both right. Unfortunately there is no blatant rule we can make because that gives one driver, outside or inside, the advantage with strategy. I think that’s what you are saying.

[@sergioreindorf909]

If Hamilton had held position we would have seen another Silverstone that's why Masi's decision was wrong. Consistency is important.

[@JeLifeCoach]

@@sergioreindorf909 agreed. It’s so hard to make the right decision. It seems someone will always be upset.

[@my2cents366]

@@JeLifeCoach It says in the rules that you have to leave to car width outside.

[@JeLifeCoach]

@@my2cents366 i get that and appreciate you sharing. Just saying it seems the rules bend and change a lot based on diff tracks and circumstances. The post race show even commented on it 3 diff times about the inconsistency of the rule. I think the problems is no two situations are alike.

[@malumello17]

I cried like a baby when he did the tribute to Senna after such incredible weekend. 🇧🇷🇬🇧

[@owlwest]

This race was historical indeed...Lewis(10sec ahead): "Say hi to Max"

[@FunFindus]

One of the greatest drives of all time.

[@KeySoz]

Not even close to Lewis' best drive, that fresh Merc engine was stupidly overpowered.

[@AZWings]

Outstanding weekend from HAM. The remainder of the season looks to be epic.

[@user-eo5zn4hq8s]

Brazil 2021 was, hands down, the most impressive drive I've seen.

[@eliotsalandybrown]

Peter thanks for giving incredible driving the attention and praise it deserves wherever you encounter it

[@Dioums]

I just think that the stewards made a very bad decision and are now setting a bad precedent. A move like VER did could be exploited and used by other drivers to make sure no one overtakes them. VER could’ve ended HAM race. Fortunately, HAM anticipated that move and avoided collision, as usual. Now this brings me to think that RB or Max is willing to sacrifice races just to stay on top (i.e. Monza). The worst part is that the stewards made a decision (a quick one) without Max’s onboard footage. That’s just ridiculous! The stewards need to step their games up because the championship is getting more intense and not making a call on that move was quite suspect to say the least, especially after all the penalties Mercedes collected throughout the weekend.

[@yenneferofgyanvapi3965]

True, indeed a bad precedent.

[@akarshshekhar5233]

Did you not hear what Peter Windsor said in the video?

[@Robin-Visser]

A move like VER did could be exploited and used by other drivers.........It was more a fraction/copy of Silverstone.

[@me2ontube]

@@akarshshekhar5233 I heard what he said ... that it's perfectly fine to run other drivers off the road n possibly get someone killed - that's the translation n I had so much respect for him until hearing that come out of his mouth

[@leisana4097]

@@akarshshekhar5233 Heard it loud and clear but that doesn't mean the guy in the outside is always at fault. You need to judge it on case by case basis. Did we see Max's steering wheel footage at that time. None. That move by Max was quite dangerous and could have ended Lewis' race. Lewis passed everyone on the grid from sprint race to the main race did you see any other driver doing the same what Max was doing, weaving many times over, it's just ridiculous. Max is too dangerous .

[@spektrumB]

I'm a Max fan. But what an unbelievable drive from Lewis Hamilton today. Amazing.

[@gasmangrowshow2231]

The racing gods have turned on Max for being a snitch. The championship is OVER, Lewis has the MOJO back.

[@ApaX1981]

Can you explain? Good result for sure. But there is no defending with the straight line speed like that. The fight between hakkinen in schumacher in spa you will remember for ever. I dont get what part is so unbelievable. Unexpected....sure.

[@jaydharmasena5732]

@@gasmangrowshow2231 Mate he's got a 2 sec faster car than rest of the grid now, .5sec faster car than Redbull. Also Hamilton and valterie crashed max in Silverstone and Hungary giving Hamilton free 43 points. Only reason Hamilton gonna win is bc Hamilton and valterie crashed max twice . Nothing else. But people have the memory of a goldfish

[@gasmangrowshow2231]

@@jaydharmasena5732 So you agree, it's over. V.B gave him a tow and the racing line on the first turn of the first lap last race, if you remember. Lewis gave MAX points when he blew an engine and Lewis went from first to out of the points with cold breaks at Azubaijan, If you remember. You got to watch the greatest drive EVER by the G.O.A.T today, appreciate what you just had the privilege of watching.

[@jaydharmasena5732]

@@gasmangrowshow2231 what a pathetic load of rubbish 🤣🤣🤣 literally had a 2 sec faster car than rest of the grid , half a sec faster than the Redbull. Man these Hamilton nut lickers are something else

[@JCRule69]

Relatively new to F1, I’m glad I found your channel. Very helpful breakdown to help with understanding the sport. Thanks.

[@in2minutesorless64]

Thanks for that commentary Peter... great analysis!

[@nickypoundtown9568]

Not a Lewis fan but I will never deny his ability to dig deep under pressure and his car control is glorious Whoever takes the title isn't important, the frontrunners all gave an honest effort this year

[@jaydharmasena5732]

Mate he's got a 2 sec faster car than rest of the grid now, .5sec faster car than Redbull. Also Hamilton and valterie crashed max in Silverstone and Hungary giving Hamilton free 43 points. Only reason Hamilton gonna win is bc Hamilton and valterie crashed max twice . Nothing else. But people have the memory of a goldfish

[@nickypoundtown9568]

@@jaydharmasena5732 you're either trying to start a "situation" or English is not your first language and misinterpreted my comment

[@sithbk0075]

Wow, what an amazing drive by LH. After DQ and back of the grid in sprint, guaranteed LH best driving EVER. Enjoyed the batter of this race, personally I think this is the best race for 2021 season. Dramas, strategy, defense and attacking. I hope we get to see more great racing like this going forward. Peter, great analysis as always.

[@CPez]

He had….. 1 PASS….. All Weekend…. Not on a Straight. Gasly on T6 on Lap 1. This isn’t even in Lewis’ Top 25 Drivers. Sorry. They were all Straightaway Passes.

[@zukacs]

i cant believe we get this content for free. this is like a 5 page article, live, on the spot. you are talking about GOAT driver, but we ourselves here have a GOAT journalist. thanks peter

[@crazylegssw]

Thanks for being a great professor of racing. I was an astute student back in 07-08 when I first came over to F1 after being a stock car fan for my early years of loving motorsport.

[@ApaX1981]

I do t understand f1 fans. Why do you all confuse a fantastic result with a fantastic performance? Today i have not seen a singel magic move. It was the same as we have seen for decades. The battle of lewis vs alonso in Hungary, that was great. Just like in Mexico. After about 15 laps the end result was clear as daylight.

[@franche7408]

What a race... what a result... and again we have seen which driver is aggressive in defence... so glad Lewis didn't play max's game!

[@opinionated_one8692]

Here here!! You Max may loose, thid more than Lewis winning it, if he pulls stunts like that. He's leading a championship for 💩 sake.

[@alecbrown66]

It was fantastic to see lewis bring out his 2008/2009 drive and aggression again. And a well deserved win

[@Ausx-10]

It’s about time someone spoke up and said something about the treatment of Lewis this season. Thank you Peter. Taking nothing away from Max whatsoever, the fans have been horrible to Lewis all year. All of the races in Europe have been filled with grandstands full of booing Verstappen fans being egged on by the absolutely toxic Helmut Marko. Nonetheless, he’s taken it in stride and fought through with a smile on his face. One day, after Lewis retires, we’ll look back and realize that not only is he the best driver we’ve ever seen, he’s also the best sportsman.

[@kevinprior3549]

Was similar to when John Watson started near the back at Long Beach in 1983 to win. Difference is Hamilton did it over 2 days not 1.

[@friktionrc]

I’m not so sure…that was phenomenal drive but it’s not a like for like comparison…for a start back then there wasn’t just one tyre manufacturer, the winner crossed the line something like 30seconds ahead of 2nd place (Lauda I think?) and a whole lap ahead of 4th place lol….and that’s before we get to the cars themselves…..definitely less reliable, but equally less reliance on arero ‘dirty air’ wasn’t really a thing back then…..also the physical sizes of cars were very different compared to today’s cars….yes what John Watson did will go down in history as one of the greatest last to first runs, but comparing it what Hamilton did in Sao Paolo is like comparing an F1 car from 40yrs ago to today….both cars, both brilliant, but very very very different beasts.

[@GranDaddo]

When you put some irrational emotions (like me favoring McLaren even in Honda era), and when you see what Lewis has done this weekend, it shows why he is GOAT. Even if he may not win drivers title, he showed incredible performance which put direct competitors look "silly". I do not believe there is a driver on the grid that could do this (in any car).

[@ajw1045]

Mate, Lewis has always been this good. Except sometimes he has the car to do stuff like this and sometimes not. Same with Max. He could've done the same in Lewis's position. Frankly they're both miles ahaed of the rest

[@glenniz1]

Excellent run down of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix Peter. You and I are about the same age and like you, I have been involved wit F1 since the early 70's, so I must agree with you when you say, this year has been one of the most exciting seasons in Formula 1 history! Great commentary Mate, and thank you for all that you do!!!

[@kevweegbegbedia2056]

Thank you so much for this video.