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Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli had a perfect race from pole position and was in control from start to finish to secure his first victory in Formula One. The 19 year-old was followed by George Russell who battled off the Ferraris of which Hamilton emerged on top to complete the podium.
big lock-up into turn 14.
The data disagrees with you. Once the second Mercedes passes both of them, Leclerc never extends his gap over the start/finish line to as much as a second. Leclerc's mistake indicates he is clearly pushing but, despite that, he can't pull away. Once Hamilton passes him they battle for a couple of laps...then Hamilton slowly but consistently gaps him. If Leclerc was faster than he'd have pulled away once Russell passed them. Or he'd have overtaken Hamilton and pulled away after his mistake. Or he'd have stayed with a second (as Hamilton did) until the end of the race. He did none of those things ergo, he didn't have more pace.
You are forgetting a major point, he had a massive lockup, twice, you don't think that perhaps this could have cost him any pace?Wynters wrote: ↑16 Mar 2026, 14:15The data disagrees with you. Once the second Mercedes passes both of them, Leclerc never extends his gap over the start/finish line to as much as a second. Leclerc's mistake indicates he is clearly pushing but, despite that, he can't pull away. Once Hamilton passes him they battle for a couple of laps...then Hamilton slowly but consistently gaps him. If Leclerc was faster than he'd have pulled away once Russell passed them. Or he'd have overtaken Hamilton and pulled away after his mistake. Or he'd have stayed with a second (as Hamilton did) until the end of the race. He did none of those things ergo, he didn't have more pace.
Let's assume that was the case (although how did he battle with Hamilton for a few laps if his tyres were destroyed?). If, to maintain a pace, you have to drive so much on the limit that you can't consistently control your car, then you don't have a pace advantage, let alone a clear one.
will you say the same, after reading the last two pages ?
Andrea opened 30s in around 40 laps (after SC) over the Ferraris. Mercedes´s race pace is just as big as on QLF. Ferrari is easily the second best but nowhere near Mercedes.I wonder how long it will take for everybody to accept that
Ah the video insert. I didn't notice that. But apparently neither did the commentators, because they kept waiting for a replay, and were annoyed not knowing what happened. F1 broadcasts didn't get any better.FrukostScones wrote: ↑16 Mar 2026, 00:29big lock-up into turn 14.
it was shown in split screen on F1TV. no conspiracy. this time. ; P
what is this 'my team' v/s 'other team' ?Wynters wrote: ↑16 Mar 2026, 14:39It's the race thread, it is what it is. People make civil but wild claims, other people civilly disagree. Traffic=revenue.
At least it has mostly been kept out of the Team topics, although they will become unreadable in a few races when the usual suspects start 'raiding' the topics of other teams.
"battles"
Just because the swap of places is free via power discrepancy doesn't change the fact they are closely racing and battling. You think any of them weren't trying as hard as they could to cross the line ahead of their teammate? His point is the team mates were free to battle and that is an accurate statement and they were in fact battling. Its totally cool if you do not like the car or style of racing. No judgement, each to their own. I race in an open power to weight class so I have people power past me on the straights. I'm racing them the whole time even when they are flying past me for free. We're at the same lap time in different ways so we have to find a way to cross the line first.vorticism wrote: ↑16 Mar 2026, 19:50The commentators were having trouble keeping up with the deployment-lottery-based track positions. Mr. Shouty, can’t remember his name, went in and out of moments of self-awareness. Coulthard and Palmer doing their best optimism attempts through clenched teeth and forced grins.
"battles"
It was deployment lottery. Same reason why Russel and Antonelli swap spots back and forth.
We'll see how the season progresses but it illustrates how driver & aero have become less relevant in this formula. If McLaren can keep their cars on track I expect we'll see the same between Norris and Piastri.
