Are Mercedes Really THAT Slow In Baku?

[@Qalmana]

The Pre-Race Podcast is just as welcome as the Post-Race. If y'all got the energy to do em, I got the time to listen!

[@OntarioSupercars]

Agreed and the That Time When podcasts as well

[@f1speedrunner035]

Pretty sure Mercedes accidentally installed a Ferrari engine in the W12, alongside the Williams aero and the Haas chassis: a mess of performance

[@KebunH]

They always use ferrari engines during free practise

[@vaishaliakalwadi6118]

i hope its not case in the quali and race pls else i will cry

[@High_Heels_Lady]

This combination would be a good F2 car

[@metamonogatari3139]

Engine is good as per usual, idk, Aero seems decent as well (they were strong in Imola, Spain and Portimao after all) - seems to be chassis-related to me

[@wastefellow2569]

Haas have a big aero problem, too, though, more so than Williams. Design is shit and that’s why the car oversteers and understeers

[@fishynishy6227]

Toto Saturday morning: oh sh*t we didn’t take the sandbags off, valterri lewis wait a second let’s take em off

[@MrPierrini]

Matt: "Rather than me explaining it watch this promo video"....Cuts to a video of Matt explaining it

[@micahkiyimba8641]

Not THAT slow..but def slow.Singapore will be remembered as Seb's last race win

[@proffesionalretard]

It’s practice tho

[@hamzterix]

@@proffesionalretard Monaco showed us that practice reflects almost quali pace. Yes it's a practice but they're pushing to find the best time.

[@louiscypher4186]

@@hamzterix I'm reluctant to read anything into Monaco.

[@JustSomeGuyWithNoMaidens]

@@hamzterix This isn't true at all. As has been proven today with Lewis's pace.

[@hamzterix]

@@JustSomeGuyWithNoMaidens didn't you hear Lewis past quali interview? He confirmed they were struggling and he's happy with his p2. If you're not pushing in practices how would you know what the car is capable comes quali and race?

[@robertbirks5190]

Should talk about Toto's mention of George Russel in the latest PR video for F1

[@robertbirks5190]

Not quite in the Renault Clio racing cup now

[@wandilenzimande5459]

I got a little excited when he said that

[@mattrabito1190]

@@wandilenzimande5459 I mean it makes sense he manages him so why wouldn’t he.

[@max.bintener]

„I don‘t think Ferrari will be on the front row“ - Wow, that did not aged well😅

[@aledd3400]

Keep up the content Wtf1. Lovin it. Better than EA Sports on Fifa 21. LMAO

[@mrbungle3310]

EA sports and other bs

[@onctaaf]

well the bar is low if you compare them to EA

[@kruqtion9615]

They were slow on Friday but that doesn’t mean they’re slow at Baku. It seems they’re having issues getting the tyres up to temperature. Come Saturday/Sunday there’s a chance they might have that sorted. Like Bottas at Monaco. Then again, maybe not...

[@lordmctheobalt]

I think they may have relied on DAS way more than we thought...

[@HumanSlayer]

@@lordmctheobalt yeah especially in these track that it takes longer to warm them up

[@enotdetcelfer]

Huh, I assumed it was in the middle east / hot, but the high will only be about 78F/25C area...

[@HumanSlayer]

@@enotdetcelfer yeah but track temperature is different and it’s really windy

[@ploppyjr2373]

@@enotdetcelfer baku is in Azerbaijan

[@xtheamazingax]

Surely Mercedes can't be off the pace here... I thought they'd boss it around Baku. I get the feeling they're hiding something. Again. Also, I AM disappointed that the Singapore Grand Prix has gone... but don't bother adding races to fill the void... we don't need them. But try telling that to Liberty Media...

[@kerkhofsmp]

I love the blank expression when Matt is listening but when it's his turn to talk his facial/body expressions are abundant!

[@HBee5]

It always makes the day better when a new wtf1 podcast shows up on my timeline. You guys are spoiling us with one so early in the weekend! Love your content.

[@nik021298]

I don't understand "No, the rules are there", both DAS and the flexi wings were compliant with the rules when developed, the rules had to be updated. So, no. The rules "were not there". I think carnage comes also from being too strict, if it weren't from Mercedes protesting the rear Red Bull wing we wouldn't know that Mercedes also has a front wing that flexes a lot.

[@1995DylanJ]

I was literally just thinking "boy, I haven't seen wtf1 in a while, wonder when they're gonna upload again"

[@lachlanokeefe8020]

same

[@chillionaire7114]

Flexi-wing drama is fun, but if there are actual forfeited points because of it after Mercedes was allowed to run DAS for a full season, would be completely ridiculous.

[@alextjb]

DAS was completely different situation. They got approval prior to the season to run it. Flexi wings are directly banned in the rules. Not saying it’s right or wrong. But DAS isn’t like flexi wing situation at all.

[@oliverwatson6956]

@@lostalone9320 The regulations say otherwise... 3.2.2 Aerodynamic Influence: With the exception of the driver adjustable bodywork described in Article 3.10.10 (in addition to minimal parts solely associated with its actuation) and the flexible seals specifically permitted by Articles 3.13 and 3.14.4, all aerodynamic components or bodywork influencing the car’s aerodynamic performance must be rigidly secured and immobile with respect to their frame of reference defined in Article 3.3. Furthermore, these components must produce a uniform, solid, hard, continuous, impervious surface under all circumstances. Any device or construction that is designed to bridge the gap between the sprung part of the car and the ground is prohibited under all circumstances. With the exception of the parts necessary for the adjustment described in Article 3.10.10, or any incidental movement due to the steering system, any car system, device or procedure which uses driver movement as a means of altering the aerodynamic characteristics of the car is prohibited. The Aerodynamic influence of any component of the car not considered to be bodywork must be incidental to its main function. Any design which aims to maximise such an aerodynamic influence is prohibited. As for the load tests, they are allowed to conduct more competent ones if a team appears to be braking the rules. 3.15.1 Introduction of load/deflection tests: In order to ensure that the requirements of Article 3.2.2 are respected, the FIA reserves the right to introduce further load/deflection tests on any part of the bodywork which appears to be (or is suspected of), moving whilst the car is in motion. Conclusion, no Redbull did not fail to meet the requirements of the tests but they did in fact break the rules.

[@sulphurous2656]

We've been through this dozens of times already, do not fall for the unterhund.

[@samueljayachandran2849]

Singapore is a highly underrated track. Safety car every race, incidents every race, some surprises in every race. The qualifying is exciting and the laps are nail-biting to watch. It's a drivers' circuit where you have to show skill in how you coax the car around slow corners as quickly as possible. As a Seb fan, I love the place (let's just ignore the 2017 race and only remember qualifying). As a regular hotlapper of the track, I love it. It's as hard as Monaco, but with a bit more setup compromise and also the heat and exhaustion of Malaysia.

[@ralphe5842]

When your boss starts blaming you for non-stuff start looking for a new job

[@goodday3023]

Williams seat swap with Russell.

[@luisfer9361]

No Pérez redemption? One podcast ago there was just trashing for the guy

[@alejandronuno9829]

British just like their own people bro

[@al-aminbashir1017]

It’s practice bro

[@BadPractices]

@@alejandronuno9829 I can’t stand the lack of respect the Brits give Checo. British exceptionalism is rampant in this sport.

[@oliverwatson6956]

@@BadPractices It's rampant all over the world, not only in sport.

[@KodierungHerz]

@@BadPractices why would the brits not respect Checo specifically?

[@BackDoorFlush]

Friday podcasts are a nice addition, keep it up !

[@selder_7]

This season is setting up a great drive to survive season, if anything I hope they get more episodes just to not miss stuff this time

[@judsonjman26]

I feel like the criticism for Charles putting it in the wall is a bit too steep. The run offs seemed to be frequented by every driver in both sessions, drivers making mistakes everywhere

[@blueey2938]

Yeah, charles has still yet much to learn just like verstappen pre 2018

[@UvanSankar]

We want chapters just to know what the discussions are all about. That's it we don't skip to chapters anyways!

[@Knoe-lp2wl]

Then don’t watch it at all

[@UvanSankar]

@@Knoe-lp2wl That's your opinion. I'm just asking the WTF1 Team and I'm sure many fans share my opinion!

[@BanananananaMan]

They already do that?

[@UvanSankar]

@@BanananananaMan Ok they have added it now. It wasn't there when I started watching and I was quite early like after 5 seconds. Got it now anyways, great!

[@Flashback007]

Mercedes is just sandbagging. So that when they are 1 and 2 on Sunday, the international press can be: "OMG, amazing comeback Mercedes"

[@ellazychavito9222]

Nah I think it’s the same problem they had in Monaco

[@supersasukemaniac]

Kinda hard to sandbag with Engine Modes being banned.

[@fiso4177]

@@supersasukemaniac it's still easily possible if they just drive with a lot of fuel. But I think they weren't sandbagging that much the seam to have real problems but they probably will easily solve them and get both cars in the top 5

[@iLiftr]

nah toto declined media interviews and went straight to debrief there’s definitely some genuine concern in the merc pits

[@mrbungle3310]

@@ellazychavito9222 its their tyres,plus i think they have a few races focusing on new wings and 2022,and when red bull gets illegal they will jump again

[@sarahrose7163]

Seems like there’s a spicy cup of tea brewing for Drive to Survive this weekend... 😏🌶☕️

[@lordmctheobalt]

Is Merc just struggling with tire warm-up on the low-grip surfaces of street circuits without DAS?

[@apophisstr6719]

So far seems like that's the case, their chassis seems to be relying heavily on the DAS system.

[@6sentient]

the RB moaning and bitching to the FIA finally paid off and and as a result,all teams that had been using low rake floor philosophy (primarily targetted on merc) got fucked. merc had to redesign their aero completely from scratch to adapt to the high rake crap BUT their setback was the dumb rule of having to copy 2020. cars in the major part for the 2021. season... TL DR,RB is the only team that got benefit from high rake + copied 2020 cars rule set,resulting in merc having an aerodynamic nightmare.

[@barbonson_richards]

@@6sentient everybody expected high rake cars to be hurt the most before the season lol

[@vynnxa6416]

@@barbonson_richards Funny how pple forget this lmfao. No one cared when the front wing change 2 years ago hurt high rake more. But Mercedes has one miscalculation and it's a cry fest lmao.

[@lordschild5447]

Why can't they just use their 2020 car the W11.?

[@jonathanmapletoft5231]

Slowing down when FIA is checking wing flex? Conspiracy theory time!!

[@teamwelzijnlisidunahof]

Love it when Matt says in his opening '... when we had a session of racing', all I can hear is 'a session of GRAND PRIX ROCK'N RACING!!!!' This is great, super, excellent! This race is on fire!

[@mrbungle3310]

We had the same discussion in Testing,and they won 3/4 first races,so i wouldn't say they are doing bad,they probably have something planned ,maybe taking a step back and getting a new package if the wings get illegal,while red bull are celebrating Or they just have 2-3 weeks 100% on 2022 But they for sure struggle with Tyre temp,but if they were 100% focused on that they would have fixed it at least 80% Race pace was still amazing,at least 2nd best so there is something with how long the car is and warming up tyres,with the new reg,but im sure France and one Austria they will win And i genuinely expect Mclaren to be up with Merc in Monza and maybe Spa,Austria definitely better than Ferrari

[@1986arseny]

their package won't work in all places. Valtteri was pushing for a Pole, retired P2, Lewis got P5 and a woeful tactic. Still, the championship will be a tight one.

[@dakshthapar5221]

Tommy really jinxed Max's consistency there

[@michaelschlicker]

DAS is a very bad comparison to the flexywings. Flexible wings are prohibited and the regulation allows the FIA to have stricter testing if they suspect someone uses (testing not rule) tolerances with intent to gain an advantage. DAS on the other hand was 100% legal and only banned for the next season to prevent other teams from having to develop an expensive version of their own.

[@pr-tj5by]

I've been saying that for ages.....

[@DoddyIshamel]

Except DAS breached Parc ferme rules every single time it was used and the FIA only let Merc keep it so they didn't get sued for bad rule writing.

[@pr-tj5by]

@@DoddyIshamel Merc invented DAS and FIA approved it.... There is no grey area with DAS whatsoever, flexi wings legality will depend on testing for all cars

[@DoddyIshamel]

@@pr-tj5by No, the FIA said it didn't breach the regulation, which guess what, they also said the flexi wing didn't breach the regulation. DAS WOULD breach Parc Ferme every time it was used if the FIA had the ability to monitor the camber etc. and the Flexi wing WOULD breach the FIA test if it was carried out under load. Just the same. Only difference is only one team had DAS whilst every team has a Flexi wing (by the regulation none of them should move at all).

[@pr-tj5by]

@@DoddyIshamel DAS breached nothing whatsoever so let's stick to reality instead of shoulda woulda coulda I'd imagine no wings will need adjusting but we'll have to wait and see

[@bigslydoc]

I’d be strongly expecting Australia to go as well. Our international border is not expected to open until at least early to mid 2022 unless the sport gets an exemption to enter and is then willing to quarantine for 14 days. Our border requirements may change by then but there is certainly no evidence of it at the moment.

[@DaniMacYo]

Mercedes playing games. Gonna protest it’s the wing flex. Wing flex on Redbull gets nerfed. Mercedes “find pace again” and say we told you so.

[@DaniMacYo]

@peter pan Bwoah

[@EverSoPossiblyPat]

@peter pan def a merc fan

[@DaniMacYo]

@peter pan Have you stopped cry after the Monaco GP.

[@mrbungle3310]

Ye,plus they already have the pace,they cant warm up tyres and drivers dont have confidence over streets Just wait for France-Austria-Austria when Max gets exhausted or some engine issue,and Hamilton wins 3 of those

[@ZwilnikSF]

I wonder if one cause of Mercedes' problem is that all their simulator drivers seem to be on Sky Sports doing commentary when everyone else has their sim drivers back at the factory testing setup ideas etc.

[@funguy873]

It would be nice if the US double header takes place different circuits. If only Sebring could get a grade 1 license that could be an interesting race to watch

[@thelarry383]

It's all downhill for Mercedes from here. Time to prep for that championship parade in NL

[@Ceece20]

They should go to Indianapolis if they are canceling Singapore. Indy 500 was a blast and it would be awesome to see F1 there. Plus Indy is ready.

[@GladiusYTR]

We’ll see what happens on Saturday or Sunday, but one of the reasons for the lack of pace in Baku could be due to the floor design? They have to run skinny wings in Baku so they are dependent on the floor for most of the downforce, and given that the FIA have nerfed the floor with the new regs that might have a significant impact This is also consistent with the performance of the Aston “other Mercedes” Martin.

[@MFizzle777]

There's a difference between FIA allowing innovation and teams sticking to the rules.

[@henriwolbrink]

It's cheaper ask FIA to change procedures, so they fit your VAR, while other teams are forced to invest in new parts.

[@prahardarji6147]

Mercedes are struggling with thr tyre warm up because one thing that baku has common with monaco that it has normal street asphalt which is not as abrasive as proper race tracks. So their tyre's are not warming up especially fronts. And they don't have DAS anymore , so they are missing that also

[@kay_sou]

Double COTA would be nice, but man, I'd love to see a course we haven't seen in a while instead. Indy Road Course is right there...

[@Thomas-jl8xr]

Talking about where Charles is now compared to Max in 2018: Max was 20/21 in that year while Charles is 23/24 this year

[@winsmen009]

I don’t think it’s their age that matters here. Max has more years in F1 than Charles.

[@lonsdaleashley23]

Can this be a thing for friday's now on for race week? Nothing better than to start the weekend with some good build up from WTF1 ;)

[@wp12mv]

I hoped Sakhir last year would've been the moment Leclerc realized he had to stop crashing. Seems he's still not mature and refined

[@deathbower]

With the cost cap, I really feel that the technical regs should be much more relaxed, and to prevent long term domination by one team, all the CAD drawings of the last race spec. car from each team should be made available to all teams after the season, with copying encouraged.

[@hugodiazgarcia1266]

Congratulations on your good analysis of the GP Baku. As a Mexican, my predictions for the race this weekend are: Checo Pérez in the first place, Verstappen in second, and Hamilton in third place!!!

[@ricardoarguelles6706]

Thank you so much for the content its been great, im so happy to be apart of this or to at least experience your greatness lads, much love.

[@eoghanburke2581]

I'll miss Singapore. I know a lot of people don't like it but it's one of my favourite on the calendar.

[@michaelsanger8327]

could there be a connection between the merc front wing and the "missing" performance?

[@NexuJin]

Trash talking between team bosses are a competition of their own 😂 Also, anyone else got distracted by Matt's fancy glass ?

[@vynnxa6416]

Part of the upper end chess game being played. Talk some shit, lodge a protest, try to to keep the other team working late or stressed out about anything. If it casues a split second delay or fuck up on race day, it paid off.

[@NexuJin]

@@vynnxa6416 but that glass tho...

[@speed37361]

No just problem with warming up tyres Plus temperatures will be colder on the weekend

[@Eeter26]

We have no idea until q3, end of story.

[@ricknineg]

They are having a history of issues going back past Monaco. RB had a breakthrough

[@georgeebbrell1726]

Why watch an f1 discussion podcast just to hate lmao

[@timothybogle1461]

The slated date for Singapore is October 3rd. You could do a Canadian GP then as it's not cold in Montreal them. It's not June weather but there is a zero threat of snow at that time. Would make for a spectacular scenery with the fall colours and every adult Canadian is slated to be vaccinated by then.

[@harveylim9785]

I've been to the Singapore gp a few times before and the atmosphere for the race is insane.

[@vannamarint5261]

Is insane a good thing or a bad thing?

[@jakehar93]

I'm coming to Silverstone but I've already got camping booked. Are you able to just visit the club house or buy a day pass?

[@lucas_t7golfs]

Really enjoying the Fp podcasts!

[@cogitoergoludo]

Thanks Matt for the British sarcasm translation! I did not pick up on that being both not British and autistic... today I learned ❤️

[@JustSomeGuyWithNoMaidens]

A day later and Lewis is P2. Of all the teams on the grid, I think Mercedes takes the most time sorting out their setups. Because this happens almost every race.

[@ChandraShekar-hp4ve]

Bottas said in the press conference that he was 2-3cm off and this margin of error is under the tolerance level. Toto outright blamed bottas and explained how that influenced the machining of the nut. It's so cringe at this point, that everyone blames Bottas for his bad luck with all the DNFs and how he is performing at poor level. He was way better than Lewis( who was non stop complaining about how the team underperformed). Bottas put the car in P2 and yet at the end of the weekend Toto is blaming Bottas, not Lewis. Instead of saying , Lewis did a poor job and the pit crew screwed up bottas race, he just threw bottas under the bus.

[@rafin.7052]

This is what I was thinking its just blatantly throwing him under the bus

[@bolbisaurplays4539]

Did Katy voice over the FP1 and FP2 highlights this weekend for the first time? Her voice sounds like it.

[@JB_BaNaNaRaMa]

Drive to Survive team principal interviews are essentially the sequel to Mean Girls we never knew we wanted. Horner would most definitely be the Regina George of the crew.

[@elphinie]

um the answer is no. i get the feeling that mercedes will keep on shining as they always do in the quali.

[@lilibordei721]

I think fp3 and qualy will reveal all. Mercedes can sandbag but today seemed more than that. Pre race podcast would be better on a Saturday IMO because you can never tell much from fp1+2

[@kms0717]

23:45 Tommy Jinxed Max, crashed at the next session 🤣

[@mihastacks1714]

This is a great video keep up please!!

[@trijalkumar1345]

one small thing at these double headers why cant the FIA test the sprint qualifying concept. The weekend is spiced up and the test is also done soo.. why not?

[@ajgall9037]

They should do Indianapolis then COTA for the USA double.

[@justice4g]

Dan only got one hot lap in for FP2, the others were yellow flagged etc The other cars don't require a whole different driving style to adjust to and once again, Sainz got extra practice in.

[@thomasandrews8174]

Really enjoying these pre race podcasts, are they going to become a regular thing?

[@selder_7]

The alpha tauri hype train in general has ran out, I was right there with Buxton thinking that they could be nipping the heels of McLaren and Ferrari but now they’re right in the fight with Aston and Alpine (which is still great progress from last year to be fair)

[@phoenixav9550]

Agreed. They are separating the upper midfield (Mcl and Fer) from Lower midfield(Am Alp Amr)at the moment

[@JammyDuel]

Looking at the satellite images about half the COTA corners won't be deemed safe backwards, but the "short" course (cut across from T6 to the back straight) could definitely work as a shorter slightly less power focused track BUUUTTTT why not be a bit spicier and head back to IMS road course?!

[@nemesis4900]

To people think Merc are still sand,bagging are crazy

[@tonmoygogoi3842]

Loving Katy. Such a nice addition.

[@drdeath1971]

It's the radiohost the pitboss and the professional again yessss!

[@tyler-sq3ou]

4:55 Ironic how close these numbers were to Sunday's results

[@TheHelder1976]

First of all, sorry for my poor English, of course my native language is Portuguese. Hope you guys dont see this comment as a bad criticism but as a well intent sugestion. Im a WTF fan, i like your vids and already learn alot with you about F1 themes. The thing i wanna sugest to you is: i think your vids are too long and when we reach the middle, im start to get full of it. I think you guys should do smaller vids but upload more vids, divide 1 vid in 3 or 4. I cant talk by other people but if they are like me, they change to another in mid vid. I dont know how KZbin count views, i guess you guys already know about that subject. So, my sugestion as a fan, more vids but smaller in time. Cheers.

[@matthewmendens9750]

20h later: Hamilton starting on the front row.

[@lifebites21]

As is tradition!

[@Marceloloeite]

And then finishing behind Mazepin

[@ausriusdidziokas7979]

Reason behind that so remember that and two weeks later winning the race.

[@danielatlas5544]

Well before this starts no way of knowing really iff they are faking but it’s so nice to spend a little time listerning to you guys!

[@tonderainigelchadambuka8725]

Tommy jinxed Max lol, he crashed just as soon as tommy lauds him for not crashing

[@lleppala]

Indy Road Course for a second stateside race

[@speed12gaming16]

The Windy City is Chicago, IL btw

[@RufusBoi2008]

Ba...ba ba...the podcast-a-a-ast

[@RufusBoi2008]

Yo thanks 4 seeing the comment guys :)

[@Rinnegantv966]

Is Leclerc the new crashkid!!!! *Nico Rosberg explosions*

[@brancofreitas13]

I heard that Williams still have the active suspension squematics just in case the rules change to allow it.

[@ricknineg]

Give Hammy the best car with no competition and he wins. Give him competition and he’s in the middle of the pack 😛

[@ardaakin2658]

Haterz gon say ItS nOt AbOuT tHe CaR

[@Baybull007]

You don’t actually believe that

[@pr-tj5by]

@@noomade I hope so!

[@MostlyAutomotive48]

I thinks there's an equally good chance we'll have Indianapolis replace Singapore vs a second COTA round replace Singapore.

[@Appletank8]

I think if you massively cost cap everyone, you can start "affording" to relax the restrictions a bit, since nobody would have the capability to push any new idea very far unless it is actually cheap enough to be a near consumer product. Like that one miata someone used for the Lemons with a giant wing mounted directly to the wheels. Illegal in most pro racing series, but since nobody is breaking 150 mph in lemons, and everything is made on a shoestring budget, its not as big a deal.

[@samanthabolger3146]

That would be great, I am disabled and in wheelchair so got to do research how I would be able to do a weekend trip. If anyone has done it and in a wheelchair please can you share your experience please? What would you recommend? Such as disabled toilet access etc.... Thank you in advanced! Xx

[@maxx7901]

Why doing double COTA maybe go to Indy instead

[@MrN0tim3]

You are magnificent hosts! I’m new here and I LOVE it.

[@Rakettivuori]

I hope you will have the clubhouse next year too, hopefully I'll be at Silverstone then

[@kgowins97]

The Windy City is Chicago’s official nickname....

[@rafin.7052]

I wish we had a go but that seems unlikely

[@sixor94]

Yes

[@xaifer2485]

not really

[@sirkdagamer0853]

@@xaifer2485 Bottas: are you sure about that?

[@xaifer2485]

@@sirkdagamer0853 bottas had a bad quali because of that unexpected red flag. the actual pace of the car wasn't bad. proven by hamilton qualifying p2

[@eddeduck]

I just Joined your site to book for the Clubhouse event (years subscription). but I cannot access the booking screen. HELP!

[@eddeduck]

Problem sorted, see you there :)

[@mattyp1003]

come saturday the sandbags will be hit off by ericsson

[@stephenlane9168]

Great video, enjoyed this, thank you 🙏 WTF1 team 👌

[@arposkraft3616]

@9:20 that you were having... not me... just like me predicting ferrari would be a lot better this year... and as we are at it, maybe its time to admit to the fact that the mercedes livery is absolutely brilliant and one of the nicest liverys ever done ... and you know the fun part... im not even fanboying... im a mclaren fan, i would cheer if both their cars burst in sponteneous fire at the start.

[@aomoussynonymous8712]

As a Tifosi, I would never wish such bad luck on any of my team's competitors. A car catching fire can be dangerous to the driver. Would love to see Ferrari, Williams and McLaren fighting for the top honours in the near future.

[@arposkraft3616]

@@aomoussynonymous8712 jesus christ go cry me a river, if it isn't obvious that it contains some hyperbolic banter (im a race fan...i rather see them race and win on merit then on luck) then i only have 1 suggestion for your frail mind; LURK MOAR

[@joshuafeliz4279]

Good work guys!!

[@racer7746]

In my time of watching f1 I have never seen no merc in the top ten especially in practice

[@mrbungle3310]

I miss when they werent even in the sport tbh 00s is my nostalgia and schumi days of merc

[@ericmaximiliankoenker2996]

Double COTA would be cool. But what about Indy? It’s grade one... 2000s F1 fans might get triggered, but it’d at least be different.