Race Highlights | 2021 Mexico City Grand Prix

[@yorkaquariums1840]

I laughed when Checo said he could hear his country cheering for him as he was racing! That must have felt great! What a great moment for F1 history and Mexico.

[@ElSarto_ESP]

I laughed when he said tires were getting better after Hamilton started to complain about them 😂

[@obesesaturn7941]

Possibly the best race of his career so far! I reckon this meant the world to him regardless of missing out on the overtake on Hamilton. Great race from all of the top 10 and well deserved points for all of them!

[@christhekill]

@@obesesaturn7941 nah last to first is unbeatable

[@belugathecat8453]

proudest race of his f1 career, its really cool to see that

[@jinghaojin3671]

@@ElSarto_ESP It got me as well, literally right after Hamilton complained tyre he said tires are getting better 😂

[@Nive-wt7xu]

Did anyone catch Stroll's super-enthusiastic engineer trying to hype him up to get Ocon who was like 25 seconds ahead with 7 laps to go? For P14? :D

[@jansonb482]

Stroll is going through a lot of pain. Just weird that his Raceengineer showed some emotions or did they finally replaced him?

[@fridom44]

Yeah that was great xD

[@styren2815]

It’s for some confidence boost :D

[@Aemond2024]

Lawrence had a gun to his head lol

[@6Alexis8]

@@jansonb482 That's the same, still Brad Edit: Well then they were wrong on the commentary yesterday

[@francisco6691]

Results of the race: P4: Sergio Pérez P3: Lewis Hamilton P2: Max Verstappen P1: Checo's Dad

[@lukewood2662]

Man was on party mode all the time lol

[@gloriahambelela9345]

Lol precisely

[@mariodriessen9740]

😂

[@798_rei]

@@lukewood2662 literally facts

[@selos5233]

You forgot P5: Checo’s son

[@axikleas]

Max's decision to late brake that way and lead into the 1st corner without having heated his tyres much shows how much confident he is about his skills. Really impressive! That's what we want to see from the upcoming world champ! MAX MAX MAX SUPER MAX!

[@juliusfucik4011]

Yes, but also: he practiced it on the formation lap... He has foresight. Covers all his bases. Remember that overtake on Spa around the outside of Nasr? He practiced that with friends in the home simulator... He is dedicated and prepared beyond anything I have ever seen.

[@ChiCity511]

@@juliusfucik4011 where did you hear this? would be interested to read/watch

[@avora7558]

Bottas completely left the door open. He braked so hard and early that daniel Ricciardo went straight into the back of him. This is why daniel wasn’t penalised because it wasn’t his fault.

[@blueey2938]

@@avora7558 so much salt isn't healthy for you, i would advice to go on a diet

[@ArosaMike]

@@avora7558 you sound like a man with experience making comments like that. What years were you racing?

[@floriansmerda1245]

It makes me so happy that Perez has got finally a podium in his home gp.

[@rickstrolled970]

Same, the race may have been a little boring but the result of it makes it worth it

[@floriansmerda1245]

@@rickstrolled970 that is right

[@floriansmerda1245]

@Hiroshi Miya exactly what a great guy

[@Madyswab]

Gracias 🇲🇽❤️

[@baskkev7459]

his dad was so happy :D

[@bobbobby2092]

As much as I was impressed by the drive by Max and Checo, Gasly’s P4 run has proven that he has improved his skills and gained experience to become a great driver. Cannot wait for him to be on the podium once again.

[@martinusv7433]

AT was simply the 3rd best car in Mexico because even TSU had pace over the weekend.

[@pavise6333]

Please another podium in Brazil

[@AkibaMomoro]

I think he has a promising career at Alpha Tauri

[@Sykokinetic]

Gasly has really shined this year. Hope he gets another opportunity in a real competitive car.

[@accidentian]

Wish there will be Honda 1-2-3 in Brazil, something that could've been possible in 2019.

[@DanPuaVideos]

Best part was seeing Checo's dad enjoying himself after the race. Congrats to Checo on a well deserved podium.

[@ptbot3294]

Dude, he stole the show.

[@YawnMK1]

I wish i could be at least half as happy as that man!

[@Hisfirstkill]

@@ptbot3294 lol yeah yeah so much better car and still third..

[@vectro4284]

@@Hisfirstkill 🧂

[@tima7598]

@@Hisfirstkill gasly fan I guess

[@captainjosue]

I've been watching F1 since 1998 and I have never ever seen more home town support for a local hero than for Checo in Mexico. Just wow!!!

[@1771jorge]

Come to México, you Will love It 😁

[@discoverme30]

Na, I think support for Max at Dutch Grand Prix beats them all.

[@M0dders]

@@discoverme30 They both were up there

[@HalloDubaiahh]

You should watch Netherlands race

[@captainjosue]

The Netherlands race yes!!! Forgot about that one. Interesting that both drivers Checo and Max got the most fan support from their home races than anyone else

[@Kipzo]

Checo thanks for making us go nuts. VIVA MÉXICO!

[@rickstrolled970]

The atmosphere there for Checo is second to none. What a great crowd

[@nestorgabrielcf7520]

Eres grande! :D No pense que vieras f1 xd

[@tyrellcobb4665]

Viva Zapata!

[@carlsam7451]

Go Checo! Viva México 🇲🇽

[@luizeduardogomespinto846]

Saludos desde Brasil.

[@matu1181]

Didnt see a single comment about Gasly. Man this guy has been the dark horse this whole season. Genuinely impressed with what he has been able to do, and consistently.

[@Aemond2024]

Loterally a 26 likes comment about him above yours

[@onda2981]

he is better than the overrated Leclerc

[@Eduardo-ww7kj]

Dark horse is norris, but I would love see gasly and norris in mclaren

[@stpbasss3773]

And I just started scrolling the comments and I've probably seen 5 comments about him.

[@zondor8123]

@@onda2981 ah you're one of those Ferrari haters lol, don't forget that alpha is owned by Italian as well

[@bhaskarramachandran8427]

Max is literally something else. Started P3 behind 2 Mercs and leads at the exit of turn 1. What a guy

[@SeanSmith88]

Thanks to bottas helping max

[@sayannandy876]

His old teammate helped him

[@benedictpamire2613]

Merceedes never stood a chance on the Mexican track

[@h.a.9880]

@@SeanSmith88 Ungrateful yokel.

[@avinashanish3350]

Bottas’ weekend: - Qualifies on pole - Gets spun around on lap one - Gets stuck behind the same guy who spun him for the entire race - Gets a slow pit stop - Pits for fastest lap but unable to do it due to traffic - Pits again for fastest lap - 4-stop Ferrari strategy *TRADITIONS*

[@agentp8045]

Lamao and really sad for him at the same time

[@MarcKloos]

At least he got a cool helmet and goggles as a prize.

[@L1ven]

Did the lap record as well. Even tho nobody noticed it.

[@horstschimanski4274]

Sad for Bottas, the incident with Ricciardo destroyed his race. To be fair, Bottas should have defended against Verstappen aggressively. Max is fighting for world title and has to be risk avere where as Bottas has nothing to lose anymore as his seat is soon gone.

[@L1ven]

In comparison, Verstappens fastest lap was 1:18:999 when Bottas did 1:17:774. It is not that he is slow it is rather something else.

[@user-yooo]

*Mexico is Red Bull’s track* Quali: Mercedes pulls a uno reverse card Race: Red Bull pulls another

[@ronulo]

Technically Bottas was knocked out lap 1 ... otherwise we would have had a very different race

[@giratina_86]

@@ronulo redbull much faster than mercedes today

[@ZayadM_]

Redbull will win the championship could be a chance for Mercedes

[@MickZarco]

Red Bull knew about the pole curse.

[@ananastudio]

@@ronulo True, but Max got past them both into turn 1 before the accident

[@chickenskin21]

Legends say Bottas is still tying to overtake Ricciardo.

[@eojeda1375]

So far, the best comment !!!! Cheers !!!!!! LOL !!!!!

[@brapa1190]

F1 cars can't overtake

[@triplesix4792]

still amazes me how Mercedes have kept bottas this long. Should have been fired a while ago, there are other many deserving drivers.

[@leslierb7333]

LOL

[@JpForrReal]

@@triplesix4792 you're absolutely insane

[@TheEntityNL]

Checo's dad is an absolute legend! Very heartwarming to see his joy.

[@KaZe-gs2ru]

They should've also mentioned how Gasly finished P4. This man is seriously underrated.

[@oldfartgaming6273]

He cant handle a big team

[@amogussy_did_9.11]

Ok oldfart gaming

[@Xeleko]

Underrated for what ? He just put the Alpha Tauri where the car belong. He drive well, but the Alpha Tauri is 3rd to 5th best on the grid depend on the track. Here the Alpha Tauri was far more superior to McLaren & Ferrari. That's not a surprise drive. He just did his job. Clearly, Alpha Tauri should have play for the 3rd constructor championship this year, if Gasly didn't make some mistake (bahrein 6th, Monza 6th and crash into ricciardo etc...) and the team only have 1 competent driver.

[@25schmeckles55]

By who? I think everyone knows he has insane skill

[@maiks.3684]

Never heard he is underrated. Your comment is SERIOUSLY overrated. 😂😂😂

[@austin1321]

Sergio Perez is now the first Mexican driver to take a podium at the MexicoGP

[@Mini-cu6mk]

Also the first Mexican to lead a lap at the Mexican GP I think

[@ricobrown6630]

I wonder whats going on over there right now, also you got a lot of likes in a short amount of time.

[@Mini-cu6mk]

@@fritsieboiker8449 I’m not even from Mexico or South America, but I was cheering him on the entire race xD

[@leviheichou3478]

yeah they said that

[@fl3669]

@@fritsieboiker8449 why is South American support vital?

[@Army2309.]

What a drive by Gasly. It’s funny how whenever he finishes 4th theirs no car with 20 seconds of him lol. He just chilling on his own.

[@tlabuscagne]

People saying his drive was uneventful, but he avoided that incident on the first corner and managed that gap between him and the Ferraris very well, never allowing them to get close enough to pass on track or pit stops.

[@rusticbloom4245]

The Ferraris were within 5-7 seconds off him until last 5 laps.

[@roydowling2542]

Sainez was catching Galsey got within 7 seconds but didn't have enough laps to try a pass so he had to slow down and give the plcae back to Leclerc

[@tlabuscagne]

@@roydowling2542 you mean when Ferrari realised they didn’t have the pace to catch Gasly they swapped them back. Pierre was always managing the gap to them, at the start and at the swap.

[@CheZZ_TV]

@@roydowling2542 who’s sainez and galsey?

[@revelare_xvii6269]

Perez may not have won the race, but he definitely won the hearts of the crowd.

[@sonicmegapikachux]

Yeah, but he could won it anyway, he knows perfectly that track

[@julianreyna3991]

@@sonicmegapikachux The Mexico GP is next so hopefully Checo pushes the limit of him and the car

[@vladspeznaz999]

Perez is mexican ofcours they love perez

[@EmiJP10]

The celebration bewteen Max, Checo, all the mechanics and Checo´s father was awesome! Watching all of them sharing the Mexican flag was something that we didn´t see before! The photo with both Max and Sergio holding together the Mexican flag was the moment of the weekend for me!

[@jt1992ok]

Raikkonen still scoring points at age 42. Bwoah I'll miss him when he retires.

[@BaileyBisson]

He’s been bringing in the points for alfa, let’s hope he can finish the season off in style!

[@stefanocavallotti1470]

Fernando Alonso raced well too at 40 years, this These old folks go fast

[@BaileyBisson]

@@stefanocavallotti1470 lots of experience and talent go a long way even at their age, it’s amazing to see

[@itzbygone9259]

Yeah but Raikkonen is always favoured By alfa romeo instead of Giovinazzi

[@chanchaniceman]

Shows how experience and talent goes a long long way

[@0hvanny383]

Giovinazzi sabotaged with an awful strategy that lost him 40 seconds. Should have finished p7. At the end of the race he said "thanks for the great strategy guys". In an interview from sky sports he admitted the team was sabotaging him.

[@CrADrafgo]

Looks like they already have another driver for next season. This will make it easier for them to justify it.

[@KiLLJoYYouTube]

:(

[@T43B1GD0G]

Well, you can feel the tension lol what a shame

[@vati702]

Ad usual man... And The box keeps making him shut.... disgusting

[@Marowak31]

They have no dignity nor respect. I've never seen in F1 a disgrace as big to the sport as Sauber this season

[@XiePlusEn0810]

‘’Drain the battery, drain the battery, Final lap, THIS IS IT!!!’’ I'm very touched by this sentence.

[@BakerWild]

I was waiting for the response, THIS IS SPARTAAAAAA!

[@林泰平-q3u]

Verstappen's first corner overtake was magnificent.

[@kalyansapsd1]

He sealed the race right there…i loved his aggression. He knew that once he takes that lead, no one can touch him

[@thrash1337]

That was a masterclass in braking right there...

[@kityhawk2000]

@@kalyansapsd1 and it was a snorefest from then on out

[@souldry]

@@kityhawk2000 For you, maybe. You say the same about the majority of Hamilton’s victories, or just when Verstappen does it?

[@bengold7213]

Dude just how much speed he had in the corner and if there wasn't a safety car I wanna say max was off like he was in Netherlands

[@TheConfidentNoob]

Not quite the result that people wanted as everyone wanted Perez to either win or get second, but in the final few stages of the race, it was so intense between Hamilton and Perez and I’m happy that Perez was able to get a podium in his home race🏆

[@Mvb91]

I wanted Verstappen to win. Guess I'm special :3

[@procatprocat9647]

Everyone? You'd better check that 'fact'.

[@juancarlosnambo202]

@@procatprocat9647 I guess you can’t read comments then 🧐🧐

[@thejusmar]

He made Hamilton sound so tired. Sergio had him on the ropes. 5-10 more laps and he would have had 2nd. Amazing drive.

[@procatprocat9647]

@@juancarlosnambo202 Your guess is incorrect.

[@chrislaw9574]

Perez really settling in now and contributing to the constructors and Max’s title push. Great move from red bull to bring him in and sign him up for a few years. Great driver.

[@slimstrait780]

He's using his own Setup since Turkey. He's found his own way to drive the RB that works for him now. 3 podiums in 3 races. Not a coincidence.

[@chrislaw9574]

@@slimstrait780 thanks for the reply. It is great to see as he did a brilliant job with force India and glad he is getting an opportunity with a top team. Maybe next year he can compete for the championship although a big ask. Stay safe

[@SanjarTheKingOfKings]

@@slimstrait780 I think you're exactly right, I think Max's previous teammates (danny notwithstanding) struggled to get to grips with 'Max' his car, and couldn't make it their own the way Perez seems to have done.

[@Harolddespui]

@@SanjarTheKingOfKings It's not a Max car, it's an Adrian Newey car. Each driver can set it up to his liking.

[@SanjarTheKingOfKings]

@@Harolddespui Hence the quotation marks

[@wildley007]

Verstappen's move into Turn 1 was one of the very best of modern F1, absolute bravery and control.

[@Ikcatcher]

Red Bull managing to close in on the constructors to just one point is seriously impressive

[@grauntman]

And could be even by now but Bottas still do his work taking that fast lap point from Max

[@rodrozil6544]

I am hoping Honda win the constructor championship before they leave 🙏

[@samarthh8638]

@@rodrozil6544 ig honda extended contract till 2023

[@vedangbohra4562]

@@grauntman If bottas hadn't got the fastest lap point, red bull would have a one point lead , they wouldn't be even, as max had the fastest lap initially, so its would have been +1 for red bull and -1 for mercedes

[@iceICEice13569iceICEice]

@@vedangbohra4562 Mercedes dont get that one point, because Bottas is not in the top ten. He just steels it from Verstappen. So it would be a draw

[@NourAslaoui]

That Max bold move on lap 1 T1 is simply a masterpiece to watch.

[@Gez492]

He simply drove up the slip road Bottas created for him

[@jst6114]

@@Gez492 and breaked almost to late dude it was not that easy

[@toweliiigaming4048]

@@Gez492 u mad that lewis didnt win🤣🤣🤣 Srry dude but the titel is for the redbull 💪💪💪

[@Gold-lv5ih]

@@toweliiigaming4048 his comment has nothing to do with Lewis not winning. Bottas vacated the racing line & was much closer to Lewis on the right. All Max had to do was stay on the racing line were Bottas was meant to be. This was a blunder from Bottas but made the championship more interesting with the additional points for Max.

[@jst6114]

@@Gold-lv5ih he had to break extremely late and hold it. All he had to do... as if it was that easy.

[@AcoN0Five]

If Perez actually made the move on Lewis the crowd could've probably been heard from Canada Honorable mentions to Mazepin for being 11th for... 50 seconds, and to Bottas for that wonderfully executed 4 stop 4 stop? 5 stop? Whatever. Many stops

[@AaronShenghao]

He took the Taxi stop too literally.

[@IsaiasMatancillas]

@@AaronShenghao He was part of the Taxi Squad :)

[@paulmksk9105]

I Have to add that Mazepin also had the fastest lap for 0.5 seconds, which makes it way more honorable

[@brick4522]

@@paulmksk9105 mazepin will be the 2022 world champion

[@runlarryrun77]

Stop Bottas, stop.

[@Sverrehope]

Max is a really intelligent driver, which he has shown in the first laps here. Getting on the outside knowing the two Mercs won’t be able to brake as late on the inside, and getting on the throttle at the immediately after the sc knowing the red bull had more grip out of the corner.

[@minatoyellowflash100]

Agreed. He really seems top tier in all categories. I cant find any weaknesses.

[@Daragon760]

Totally agree with this one.👌

[@turokshift3586]

@@minatoyellowflash100 patience? I think only lewis is better with that. Don''t get me wrong ... he is improving... can only imagen what he will be in a few years....

[@fk4410]

@The One Above All LOL 😂

[@ANGELOFDARKification]

Perez went from nearly being out of F1 to going into a contender team and being on the podium of his home gp 👏👏👏

[@lufetm]

To think that there are drivers like Stroll, Latifi, Mazepin all of the mediocre drivers with secured seats bcs of their dads but Perez almost lost his place in F1, thankfully RedBull saved him and gave him the best car he ever drove

[@Adrian-fo4kv]

@@lufetm You really cant put Stroll in the same category as Mazepin and Latifi.

[@yellow_x522]

Imagine, Aston Martin not only can't build their own car but they also fire their long time driver for a washed up loser from Ferrari.

[@Adrian-fo4kv]

@@yellow_x522 First season watching F1?

[@Fastbikkel]

@@yellow_x522 "a washed up loser" Great comment, right up your level.

[@radomirpodroznikzdalekiego7007]

1 point difference between Merc and Red Bull and 4 races to go, let's go! 🔥😍

[@MrRono19]

At Fastest lap was critical! So so close!!! Can’t help but love it!

[@lukelanam6045]

I am soo excited to see these next races. This championship just keeps on delivering.

[@radomirpodroznikzdalekiego7007]

Exactly! With no doubts best season of the hybrid era 😍

[@JarppaGuru]

yeah and if lewis lucky to win 1 point its bcoz bottas fastest laps. lewis would still win champion if bottas win and lewis "better driver" second LOL but noh. mercedez ruin team championship bcoz lewis needs points and bottas allways behind mclaren cant pass

[@RNCHFND]

Do people care about the constructors championship?

[@zikkapi1828]

Let’s all’s take a moment to appreciate how fast these people are working for us to see the highlights so freakin’ fast after the end of the race! Thank you guys! You’re the best ♥️

[@ivanjulian2532]

Agreed, it's very professional stuff by Liberty Media. In certain parts of the world, due to time zone differences, it's not always possible to watch every race live. These highlight packages are excellent to watch for that reason.

[@UnknOwnParad0x]

@@ivanjulian2532 exactly, for me I had to wake up at 3 in the morning to watch this race but overslept and missed the whole thing but with these highlights I’m always up to date and it feels like I’m watching the whole thing again.

[@akshay5569]

Moto GP guys should learn from these guys ,they make thr worst highlights ever

[@musharratchowdhury4786]

Absolutely. This is much appreciated. I can't see most of the races due to scheduling difference so the highlights are all I have. I do wish they had a slightly longer one with some of the mid-pack battles as well.

[@venkatareddy56]

If you clearly observe the start, max played it superbly. He acted like as if he was going inside, mercedes tried to block him then he suddenly pulled out to the racing line outside. Brilliantly done 🔥

[@bullwinkle428]

One of the oldest expressions in racing is, "You can't win the race on the first lap, but you can certainly lose it.". IMO, Max absolutely won the race on the first lap! Honestly, first corner, if you want to be truly technical. As a Lewis fan, I can totally concede that this is a very well-earned 1st WDC from Max. The only real suspense at this point is the Constructor's Championship.

[@samiulluimas]

lewis: Tell me where is Max fast? Toto: In Mexico

[@cw5733]

Haha.

[@blad1919]

In bed.

[@MiguelMedV]

@@blad1919 I'm dyin' cuz of the funni...

[@davidbowden8362]

@@MiguelMedV To

[@zacharysylvester8349]

You stole that joke from one of the sky presenters 🤣.

[@greentea3947]

"drain the battery x 2" Idk i like this line so much,driver are rarely told to just use all the energy and the fact that it's on the last lap that close just make it more amazing

[@MrBananun]

dude same, it makes me so happy to hear Redbull pushing Perez and Perez pushing them back

[@Perfil.1]

A mi igual me gustó esa parte 😁

[@Ivan-ow5xc]

It hypes me up

[@gentilis1627]

Ocon got sandwiched by two others cars who had to retire. That Alpine is like a tank.

[@AaronShenghao]

Renault did built tanks in WW1&2, they had practice

[@racistmidagain]

Ocon getting sandwiched be like: Traditions

[@yoeriw7099]

Yeah both hit on the front axle as well, not strange to see a tow-bar or pushrod break when that happens.

[@neutralcolor2417]

1:25 Did you see how he was the one who got sandwiched but the other two that got dnf🤣🤣🤣

[@el-gefe8280]

Exactly men Alpine Cars are tanks dude XD

[@TheMasterLogoist]

Verstappen proving once again he is the most talented and exciting driver in the world, that start and first turn overtake were simply magnificent...

[@BakerWild]

Steady on...

[@fk4410]

Explain… You think Hamilton Leclerc Norris Ricciardo Russel Kimi Alonso wouldn’t have been able to do it? Every single one would have done the same move the easy bottas left the racing line open and didn’t even try to break late to cover the turn entry

[@MD-wh3vk]

@@fk4410 If any of the drivers your named did this move it would’ve still been impressive🤷‍♂️ Why can’t you just agree that Max did a great move? And if Bottas braked late he would have closed the gap for Lewis obviously

[@docholiday9513]

@@MD-wh3vk because he’s not the most talented and best driver in the world thats where people disagree lol while he’s amazing he’s far from the best and has another decade to prove his self by winning championships if he can.

[@MD-wh3vk]

@@docholiday9513 Ok? I never said he was? You’re responding to the wrong person buddy

[@arthurhonore8974]

Lewis : tyres dropping massivly Checo : tyres are getting better !

[@CrazyAlexer]

that quote was hilarious tbh

[@stevemcrichards8768]

Lewis was right and Checo was wrong. Bottom line. Did Perez get that second place? No, he didn't.

[@oktayyilmaz5134]

@@stevemcrichards8768 you can cry 1 week..Lweis always cry about tyres...that is not new..

[@quintuscrinis]

@@stevemcrichards8768 unlucky that they caught Russell just as he caught the DRS from Hamilton otherwise it would have been a solid 1-2 for Red Bull

[@thrash1337]

@@stevemcrichards8768 Isn't that comment just sad...

[@turn1tommy]

Another poor strategy call from Giovinazzi’s team, pitting him right into the Bottas/Ricciardo battle and having him take the hards 50 laps. Ruined a certain points finish.

[@Rearmostbean]

@Ponfi lol, Kimi is retiring? What would it matter Kimi is ahead?

[@hockey1freak]

Bad call sure, but CERTAIN points finish? not sure. 3 world champions and a fast McLaren had something to say about that

[@xenon2561]

he said his team was trying to give him a bad strategy as a reason to get rid of him in the post race interview on sky sports

[@blakebarone1809]

Romeo has been consistently terrrrrrible in every strategy sense

[@AZBCDEE]

@@Rearmostbean You’re not understanding what they said. Kimi is always prioritised ahead of giovinazzi and so giovinazzi got his race ruined because of that early stop so that kimi couldn’t do his usual cries and bashes over the radio. Giovinazzi kept his cool meanwhile kimi cries and throws his toys out of the pram when something doesn’t go his way

[@unpocoloco23]

Checo's Dad was in Full Send mode. The way he was running, his lap time would have been faster than the Haas.

[@cuckmasterflex9106]

Best comment of the race

[@juda9954]

That's an insult to the Dad

[@pionn3r528]

@@juda9954 why? He just said that he was running real fast

[@unpocoloco23]

@@pionn3r528 I think he meant that the comparison with "Haas" is insulting

[@pionn3r528]

@@unpocoloco23 oh, well I wouldnt take that as an insult, if we are completely honest even the Williams are beating the haas guys this season.

[@jvttvj]

What a great race! Love the Mexican Gran Prix with the stadium and all the people!! :D

[@2jzandys444]

What great confidence on the brakes from Max at the start. This was definitely one of his best drives ever

[@Aemond2024]

Yeah I mean we say that every week. The guy is unleashed

[@lukewood2662]

V8 Seb levels of confidence

[@MrEpicOSTs]

Extremely Happy for Perez!

[@rohnaldorozco4774]

Ni tanto: 20 vueltas detrás de Louis y no pudo pasarle y tenía mejor coche, de igual manera buena carrera

[@mudtennis9842]

@@rohnaldorozco4774 the race was boring asf

[@jasonkiigespere1920]

Yes, he got the the minimum result that was expected from him.

[@rhysowenracingfan8024]

🥳🥳🥳

[@Whichevertea23]

@@jasonkiigespere1920 red bull second seat curse. Just be quiet and look on the bright side.

[@LEAA113]

*5:50** Sergio Perez takes P3 and becomes the first Mexican driver to take a podium in his home race!* 🇲🇽🥉👏🏻

[@renatatostada3318]

Don't forget, he also became the first Mexican driver to lead a lap in his home GP! We already knew he was, but hes officially a legend now 🙂

[@5Zigen391]

Ok

[@LDtakeflight]

Thanks ig

[@worldnaturewithdsc2243]

What I see is max winning the championship 👏🤩🤩

[@fruitful_orange6429]

he also became the first Mexican to lead a Mexican grand prix

[@jaop13]

Since Turkey: Verstappen: 68 points Hamilton: 46 points Perez: 45 points Bottas: 34 points

[@dh7930]

Ty for this truly. I was trying to find a timeline of the seasons points, but can't find any so thanks. That's a nice showing of Perez turning up the heat!

[@destrein]

Wow, only a point difference between Hamilton and Perez in last few races.

[@Elijah_sk_]

add baku, silverstone and hungary to Max points, then WC would be decided imo. but stays open, interesting as well : )

[@MrSander1998]

One of the greatest starts ever, but Max will never get the recognition because he is not British

[@anurag15271]

Dnt care records speak for themselves

[@H-Real_8]

That double overtake round the outside into turn 1 was legendary. The race was over then and there. Super Max!

[@Durcy]

That late brake by Max in turn 1 was sick.

[@thatkidkgosi]

His confidence paid off well👏

[@guxta02]

Sou brasileiro Aqui traduziu que você disse que ele fez uma péssima freiada Verdade?

[@arquiJ]

@@guxta02 Não, sick é uma gíria como quando alguém diz que alguma coisa é boa de morrer por aqui

[@SwainixFPV]

@@guxta02 sick = really cool or sick with a disease, it depends

[@guxta02]

@@SwainixFPV obrigado

[@andreslopezdesilanes5113]

I was in the stadium today. When Verstappen won, we started singing "Verstappen hermano, ya eres mexicano". (Verstappen brother, you´re also mexican too)

[@zeezmusic7245]

I’m jealous mate

[@hotcheetos2645]

I ain’t hear that 😂 I was at foro sol

[@vedangbohra4562]

@Scom Tott bruh your username 😂😂😂😂😂

[@kkrsnn5632]

Supercrowds there, must have been a fiesta 😁

[@peterhennig4678]

I guess Lewis is not liked in Mexico 👍👍😉

[@ThevintageSB]

We need to acknowledge the monster performance by the RB pit crew in this race. Phenomenal stuff

[@cli260]

We gotta love those battles between Kimi and Alonso while they're still here

[@braggan]

Seb as well:)

[@boredstudent]

As a Mexican, I'm glad that although Checo didn't win, he made podium in Mexico. What a Formula 1 driver to represent us Mexicans

[@hujanair2]

I'm not mexican, but i'm still glad he got to celebrate with the whole country 👏 what a performance

[@kroon1930]

You partied as hard as "we" did when Max took the win in Zantvoort in may😊. I so hoped Perez would at least get to the podium here and he did! It was an absolute joy to watch. Specially his father😊.

[@eswarravi5918]

It must have been amazing to be Mexican during this weekend. First Canelo becomes the first undisputed super middleweight champion ever, and then Perez gets a podium in his home country! Incredible stuff.

[@technordeon]

it's a pity he was sooo close to get into 2ºnd position

[@boredstudent]

@@eswarravi5918 Canelo isn't undisputed. He has 1 loss. That loss was to Floyd Mayweather Jr.

[@mcrichton46]

That crowd energy is incredible! What an amazing experience for Checo to get on the podium for his home crowd. We’re witnessing a truly incredible season this year

[@johnmcglasson3287]

372,000 total weekend attendance!!!!!!!

[@jefftaylor5462]

Love seeing these crowds coming back after lockdowns. This energy, rivalry between Max and Lewis, and Netflix exposure is exactly what F1 needed to surge in the Americas

[@betincb]

En las Américas la F1 siempre ha sido popular. En tu país en en dónde no lo es, pero no hables por nosotros.

[@shawn8809]

Max can almost feel it now... Once he got in front he was dominant and unstoppable

[@juannito246]

Redbull is dominant and unstoppable you mean

[@thebarcaboardroom406]

Once again showing he is the best driver on the grid

[@erikcorr3261]

His start was just mental. Well done to him. It will probably be the greatest non championship winning season of all time in Hamilton takes the title.

[@spoke60]

@@juannito246 cry 😭😭

[@1ou1s]

He always is. I can’t remember one time besides maybe Monza where Max was always in front. Just like Mercedes, it’s a team that maybe, can never be beaten.

[@coolproducts5969]

This RB victory, mexican crowd and the home hero deserve a netflix episode

[@ptbot3294]

Oh dont worry. Netflix is gonna dedicate a whole episode to this guy since hes a big draw to the america crowd (north, central, and south)

[@johnmcglasson3287]

cancel netflix

[@alperentekaytarih9865]

Red Bull comebacks 🔴🐂🔝🇦🇹🇳🇱🇲🇽

[@rodrozil6544]

Honda got it's first race win in Mexico

[@YawnMK1]

@@johnmcglasson3287 you dont enjoy it. Thats ok. But why not give other people their chance to enjoy it? Living by a "i dont like it so it must be destroyed" philosophy will drive us into another dark age.

[@moseskubai1363]

Perez leading a lap at home and getting a podium, is all the positive energy I need for the week.

[@d9zirable]

Perez really thought he could do 0:19

[@Karting4fun]

The difference between checo’s maneuver and max is that bottas backed off while Charles didn’t, I am not saying Charles should have but the exact same thing would have happened here if borras didn’t decided to back off

[@Ramtinss]

in 2021 Max didn't aim for the apex of the corner he braked later than both Mercedes and took the wider line. If Checo took a bit wider line he would be fine.@@Karting4fun

[@toawazi795]

The start was incredible. I even felt Max’s pace,confidence,and rhythm there.

[@phaak1444]

That's the third double podium in a row for Red Bull Honda! Great to see the constructors championship fight is all open again. And seeing Checo celebrating his first home race podium with a Mexican flag in front off his home crowd after fighting with lewis was just amazing.

[@jackm819]

Getting him blue flagged while trying to set the fastest lap was ultimate trolling.

[@andyvettel4375]

Yup ,constructors within a points reach

[@vincecarlo]

Only 1 Point Separates them

[@rodrozil6544]

Go Honda go RedBull 🙏

[@krzysztofmielczarek5610]

I have to say that Papa Perez is the greatest fan in the whole paddock. This guy is made from pure joy.

[@paulmartom]

What a start for max!! They didn’t give enough credit to that move, it was crazy, outbraking 2 cars with cold tires not locking up and just keeping it to the edge of the track, that was the move of the year, one of the strongest we’ve ever seen!

[@MLOO123]

Mad Max the flying Dutchman!

[@itsmaxwolf1416]

not to mention pulling this one on the two mercedes not just some midfield car

[@paulmartom]

@@itsmaxwolf1416 exactly

[@ecstasyecs]

Yeah huh, kinda like what Lewis did at the start in Austin.

[@paulmartom]

@@ecstasyecs what? 😂

[@jwaltersjw80]

Perez looking after his tyres like a gardener watering his plants !!

[@stevemcrichards8768]

It didn't matter in the end of the race did it? There's something to be said for tire conservation and there's another for being competitive and aggressive when it matters.

[@brm3175]

@@stevemcrichards8768 well it did matter or else he wouldn't be on the podium

[@quintuscrinis]

@@stevemcrichards8768 he's both! Today he was unfortunate with Leclerc's early pitstop and Goerge Russell being one of the backmarkers just as he reached striking distance. But to reach striking distance shows how competitive he is.

[@dickcheese663]

He is indeed the king of tire management proven once again

[@manorildo]

@@quintuscrinis que competitivo que nada....é um Rubinho melhorado...um piloto tartaruga....com um carro desse e com pneus muito superior a Mercedes mesmo assim não conseguiu passar.....muito fraco esse Perez...devagar demais

[@Nummer378]

Verstappen outbraking both Mercedes into Turn 1 was so unreal to watch. Max was already significantly ahead before the apex and did not really run wide at all. Lewis also did a similar thing to Valtteri, though he was on the inside.

[@jamieasintoye4322]

Valterri was just awful in that start, left the door wide open for Max. Was so weird. It looked like match fixing in football🤣

[@XyrianHD]

@@jamieasintoye4322 what is he supposed to do? Its a long straight into t1 Hamilton and max were always going to be alongside the track is easily wide enough for 3 cars he covered the inside together with Hamilton if max goes around the outside he goes around the outside nothing short of ramming him off stops that there. They could also have covered off the outside but then max outbreaks them on the inside and is able to push them wide opening the door for perez with a much better line into 2 and 3.

[@albaloyi9823]

@@jamieasintoye4322 agree Bottas was supposed to defend the position, at least make it hard...Hamilton did it with Cheko in the final lap

[@MaskhenzoG]

@@XyrianHD he could have positioned himself in a way that would close a door for max mate. Valterri clowned there. Even a child could see that

[@hiran4935]

@@jamieasintoye4322 The track is just too wide to keep Max behind. So I don't think it was Bottas's fault. Bad luck.

[@2jzandys444]

So happy for Checo. Hope his great progress continues, would love to see him get on pole this year.

[@SIRTACONATOR007]

he has already hasn't he?

[@eojeda1375]

He will !!!!

[@juanvillanueva19]

That would be great, but Max is just a beast

[@joechibvo8658]

RedBull will Never allow him to beat Max.He is a "Barichello" of RBR

[@eojeda1375]

@@joechibvo8658 Wrong !!! read about it !!!!

[@marioelburro1492]

Glad to see RB and even Max working on strategies to pressure the Mercedes. I love when both drivers ask about eachothers positions and stats as they race

[@mikhailsukhachev5831]

Thank you Max for not letting me down!!! Having watched qualifying I left comment, that you were already on fire. You kept the word. Cheers for nice job, Mate👍👍👍👍

[@Frenki94]

That start from Max is perfect. Just perfect.

[@glidertastic5778]

The start was alright. Bottas gifted him the grippy outside line. His braking into turn 1 sealed the deal. Look at how Ferrari drivers defended the outside line in 2019. Honestly, Bottas effed this up big time.

[@Sizwen]

@@glidertastic5778 yea. I wonder what he was thinking

[@andyvettel4375]

@@glidertastic5778 I mean there was an obvious chance of slip stream and then he got tagged by Ricciardo , not much he could do?

[@avinashanish3350]

Sergio celebrating with his whole family was very wholesome

[@RaabsIn513]

rooting for Gasly, an underdog that got his head back into the sport.

He's doing a fantastic job the whole year... and I'm not sure I want him back to Red Bull... He needs to be a number one driver at a strong team. Red Bull wasn't for him I feel. Since he went back to Toro R... I mean Alpha Tauri, he's more relaxed and he performs much better. The car is also suitable to his driving style. I feel bad for his back. It must hurt... he carries the team on his back. :D

[@gallahant]

@ He is kind of blocked in terms of a better race seat for the next couple of years. Can't or won't go back to Red Bull. Maybe if he can land Hamilton's seat after he retires, that would be awesome. All other top teams have their drivers sorted out for the next few years.

[@handsomegeorgianbankrobber3779]

Imagine telling someone after the Spanish Grand Prix this year, with Hamilton having won three of the first four races of the season, that he would win only 2 of the next 14 races.

[@DeUnoReverseKaart]

As a Dutchman, i was hoping for 1max,2 Checo and 3 Lewis so Max could give him P1 at the end. Still a great result tho 😁✌️

[@Weezy10580]

Hermosa

[@lewis.9770]

Well if you told me that he would get a slower car as well. I would agree

[@anouarelhhh]

@@lewis.9770 cry. max owns Fraudmilton.

[@joligramm4255]

@@lewis.9770 thank you he even said himself no everyone sees how quick red bull is because Pérez nearly beat him

[@RTPxPJ]

Living for Checo's Dad going absolutely nuts at the end there, man's in party mode!!

[@JK-tj6ie]

Verstappen outbraked 2 cars, managed the gap to Hamilton, planned Checos strategy, cruises around and goes 1.5 seconds faster if he needs to, destroyed Bottas his fastest lap attempt and dominates the race. This guy is incredible.

[@jansonb482]

A madman

[@braindump1446]

Well put Sir, well put.

[@travisfubu9053]

Mercedes dont have an advantage in Mexico and the track best suits redbull get back to earth

[@JK-tj6ie]

@@salatatoe6812 watched the race?

[@WZ97U]

It's bad to start in the front row of Mexico. The tow you provide towards turn 1 is very disadvantageous as the distance is hella far. Wondering if RB was actually sandbagging for this lol

[@ekowahyuhidayat2822]

The best F1 season since 2016, from the perspective of points gap between 1st and 2nd.

[@LPRD]

The best part of the race was when Max blue-flagged Bottas in his first fastest lap attempt 😂

[@Aemond2024]

That was brilliant. 'He is in my way' 😂😂

[@sam-nariman6236]

That's made my night. 😂

[@SocietyatLarge]

Bottas still got the fastest lap so that is irrelevant

[@justsheeeps134]

His race was gutted Poor porridge boi

[@CorvusCorax12d]

@@SocietyatLarge um, no. It isn't. Redbull having a great strategy during this entire race is not "irrelevant". You're just a Hamilton shills that can't understand how he's so sloe

[@makanissue]

Thank you Honda for another Golden Age of F1! Without your hard work and dedication, F1 hybrid era would have been an unfair affair. Merc had a head start and you came late to the show but are the life of the party!

[@p_nilly]

@Ponfi Compared to the joke the Honda PU was initially, they've made the most progress by far

[@p_nilly]

@Ponfi That is very true

[@captainace1277]

@Ponfi Yep Newey tried his best to bring the RedBull upto mark against Merc and Ferrari but it was never enough cause the engine couldn't compete. With Honda bringing in a much better engine, they could finally get the right winning combination and compete with Mercedes

[@fablewalls]

- "F1 hybrid era would have been an unfair affair. Merc had a head start" I see this old lie still has legs and runs and runs and runs and runssssss.................

[@captainace1277]

@@fablewalls Do tell where is the lie? Nobody could compete with Merc until 2018/19

[@emanuelbarkoczi5347]

Enginer: Tires are ok, fuel is ok, battery is ok, catch him! Perez: Is the motor ok? Engineer: Everything's ok!!! wait... I am afraid the drink...

[@p3rfectsimplicity]

You can drain the battery but you can't drain your drink

[@kkrsnn5632]

Checo is ok too, dont forget 😁

[@PickupthePieces76]

Came here after watching F1 Mexico 2023 first turn, just to see it done right.

[@edboy484]

I feel bad for Yuki. He had a really strong weekend only to have it derailed by some bad luck

[@ptbot3294]

Strong how? We didnt really see much of it with the penalty and the crash. None of it were his fault, but he didnt get to show his ware this weekend.

[@richardmcdouglas9546]

Karma to yuki for almost ruining max at COTA and for messing up checo and max this race.

[@avicii6379]

In Q2 sector 2 and 3, Tsunoda was faster than Gasly in Q3

[@richardmcdouglas9546]

@@avicii6379 yuki wasn’t fast. He crashed lol!

[@YawnMK1]

@@richardmcdouglas9546 you obviously didnt watch the quali sessions.

[@loreenpurisic23]

Im most especially happy for Checo who did a best result in his home race by finishing P3!!! Mexico is celebrating because of this... 💯😉🇲🇽🙌🏻

[@simbarocksone]

Pierre Gasly is one of the best on the grid right now. Another P4 finish. The man’s been incredible this season.

[@kristiankoski3908]

Max and Pierre are fully sending it this season!

[@Itachi-xr9mq]

Yes, Gasly is the best driver on the grid, If Mercedes dont sign him to fight Max next season they would be idiots.

[@robtaylor8816]

@@Itachi-xr9mq Maybe you heard? They already signed George Russel. Gasly is already contracted to AlphaTauri for next year.

[@benreiter7218]

@@robtaylor8816 I have a feeling Alpha Tauri is going to smash with Gasly and Tsunoda locked in with more experience next year. Both drivers have tremendous talent when they get going

[@Itachi-xr9mq]

@@robtaylor8816 No I didn’t hear, tell me more.

[@jpgames4073]

Seeing Mazepin in almost TOP10 made me smile for a few moments

[@fanaction4478]

Noreen Oakenshield

[@robh9577]

Hamfans for 8 years: "The car has nothing to do with it" Hamfans this year: "Red bull has the faster car, that's the only reason Max wins" *Insert confused meme here*

[@chrisinacio]

Shhh, don't wake them up! :D

[@coreyrod]

Redbull fans are literally the same except the opposite

[@Euclides287]

Hamhaters for 8 years: "It's the car, not the driver that wins" Hamhaters this year: "It's the driver, not the car that wins" *Insert confused meme here*

[@BillStreetStudios]

Hammy did nothing but complain about red bull's car in the post race interviews

[@missbond7345]

100% true! When it comes to Max winning I hate when someone mentions the car :) Like it wasn’t true for all these years of one sided F1 racing!

[@MW1995-F1fan]

I'm so happy that Max took another victory and extended his advantage in the championship. His overtaking maneuver at the first corner was amazing. I'm also happy that Checo stood on the podium at his home race but I hoped to see him overtaking Hamilton for P2.

[@alphagolf764]

Checo should have done bolder move on lewis, lewis defly will back off.

[@cyjan3k823]

@@alphagolf764 I have no idea which recent race made you belive Lewis would back off

[@ralfmeijerink634]

@@alphagolf764 checo would risk his on Mexican podium for that

[@lauriedepaurie]

@@alphagolf764 Lewis would've totally Albon'd him. Lewis is harder this year than Max has ever been, I fully understand Checo not risking any more than necessary. P3 is a decent score, and it does open up a lot of possibilities for the constructors. Although I would like to see Lewis get the short end of the stick for once, which, considering this season, would be fair, but looking the ruling at Monza, you know any penalty would be Checo's.

[@denzel9086]

This comment highlights what I said for years, the majority of fans never cared about closer racing or exciting battles. All they wanted was a white winner, no matter how boring race was

[@josenieto2832]

GRACIAS! F1 por éste resumen y enfatizar que "Checo" hizo récord en ser el primer mexicano en el podio de los grandes premios en México! 👍

[@josebenjaminhernandezfraga4569]

Checo y Canelo, nuestros máximos representantes en el deporte profesional!

[@rohnaldorozco4774]

Mama mía si pasa a Louis, se caen las gradas!!!

[@paulblonk5819]

If Lewis would have started like Max did here at Mexico, he would be heralded in the British press as 'greatest F1 driver ever'. But now Max did it so it was 'Bottas gave a tow', 'did leave the door open' bla bla. Difficult to amid that Max is the best

[@cartermorel4275]

Truer words have never been spoken

[@namitajoshi1875]

Precisely. Only Brundle does somewhat justice to Max but Crofty does'nt let him speak much.

[@MindfulnessGamer]

Verstappen fans forever the victims

[@missbond7345]

Rest of the world knows he is amazing. Besides the fact he is naturally talented , his relentless practicing with SIM racing to keep improving & know everything abt the car is admirable.

[@maxacmarsh]

Well yeah it was a great move from verstappen but some of the worst defending ever by Bottas

[@theoj901]

4:54 these are some of my favourite moments in any type of racing, the desperate attempts to overtake someone when it's coming down to the wire, you could tell he was driving completely on the limit in those last few laps

[@DarkPain.666]

Ricciardo helps your old team Ricciardo: hold on my smile 😁

[@GatorWinup]

Not knowing the rules well enough, did Ricciardo receive any penalty for hitting Bottas?

[@enricohepner]

mate hit the wrong Mercedes haha

[@jackswanface2266]

@@enricohepner true haha

[@thatkidkgosi]

@@enricohepner there's always a next time 💀 👁👁

[@DarkPain.666]

@@GatorWinup no, because it was a racing accident.

[@RonaldABG]

Many people comming here to compare with Checo 2023 maneuver.

[@Sebastian-uf3vr]

"Felicidades or Feliz Navidad or whatever to say to Checo. I am happy for Him." ~ Sebastian Vettel (And in his Home Grand Prix!!! WELL DONE CHECO!!! VIVA MÉXICO!!!!!!!!!)

[@gandalf_thegrey]

As a german, I feel and support this message

[@martinusv7433]

Yep, Feliz Navidad to everyone! 🎄🎁🎇

[@rubensloot7238]

Driver of the day: Checo Fan of the day: Checo's dad Can we just appreciate how passionate the Mexicans are, WOW! 🔥

[@julioalejandrorobleslongin5861]

Not just with F1, Back in 2018 at the beginning of the soccer world cup when we defeated Germany the whole country went nuts. Here in Mexico City we were jumping and celebrating so hard that we literally caused an earthquake.

[@MarcKloos]

Dutch commentator said that Checo would deserve Driver of the Day so I did what I had to do: vote for Checo 😃

[@nicholasharshbarger4454]

Max slowing Bottas down so much that they had to pit him again for the fastest lap was gold.

[@gabrielviana9883]

Most underrated move of the race

[@mickey121092]

That fastest lap point put Mercedes 1 point ahead of Redbull for the constructor's champion.

[@saifmehdi178]

@@mickey121092 nope, it was only lost by Max. Bottas didn't get it. Anyways, the 1 point will go to driver not to the constructors

[@pulkitnahata4140]

@@saifmehdi178 it actually does

[@diptimanidas1865]

Bottas was out of the top 10, he couldn't gain a point, he just snatched it from max

[@hdr_diamondz]

I cannot stop thinking about that thumbnail. It looks straight out of the F1 games.

[@LDRX44]

It is right

[@SingleTrack66]

Max was awesome at the start taking both Mercs with one ballsy move.

[@h.j.r.7313]

How late do you want to be on the breaks coming into first corner? Max: Yes!

[@tlabuscagne]

Ricciardo: too late

[@ananthu8534]

Bravery at its best 💥

[@SASraceCAM]

yes great move from max so brave and late on the brakes i think hamilton would have gone deeper in turn 1 if bottas wasn't blocking his view to max and didn't see it coming hamilton would have done a silverstone and hit max and hope that he spins max out especially when the fia say they could cut the corner in turn 1 on lap 1

[@sander5457]

Hate these kind of comments. Fkn grow up

[@ryanjm7449]

@@sander5457 Christ calm down mate

[@ARINAX]

Amazing race for checo! Sad to see him not get p2 though…

[@TimTomJimJom]

What was amazing about it tbh

[@GardenGuy1942]

He did get P2

[@ARINAX]

@@TimTomJimJom he finally got a podium at his home gp?

[@ARINAX]

@@GardenGuy1942 he did not. He got p3

[@luca2869]

@@GardenGuy1942 He didnt lol

[@Haylerstill]

Checo: "I can hear the people cheering from my car" *MARIACHI MUSIC INTENSIFIES*

[@sarangsharma5346]

Lewis being hunted the entire race by the 'second' redbull car was the best thing to watch. Amazing respect for checo love his capability

[@mago97615]

I don't understand BOTTAS. Each time he was in front of Verstappen , this one overtook him in an easy way. It's almost like , since he isn't part of Mercedes anymore, he doesn't care about team instructions or helping Hamilton. He gave a tow to Verstappen and braked way earlier.... It's so strange since the day before, he mastered each parts of the track so he knew exactly how to do... I think ( maybe I can be wrong) he's favoring Max , just by hating Mercedes ( or Lewis) now..

[@bagusabdulwahhab4531]

If Perez has more lap, i think he will take the second place

[@valentinocopec858]

@@mago97615 considering how he was treated in mercedes i dont blame him if this was somehow true

[@mago97615]

@@valentinocopec858 it's too much.... 🤷🏿‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️

[@manttipaa]

@@mago97615 I think there was Hamilton next to him that made him brake earlier to let Hamilton pass. And that turned out to be a very bad move. Mercedes did block second Red bull car quite well, but Max just got past the other way. Both redbulls got a great start/slipstream and they both would have passed if given the chance. If Bottas would have defended his left side, Max wouldn't be able to pass, but then there was Perez who could have passed from the middle, if Hamilton wouldn't have moved a bit left as well.