CHARLES LECLERC + VIRGIN MARY
(insp. + statue)
Here is what Max said about the situation in the grandstands. So for those who twisted the WRITTEN words maybe you can listen better.
There's a world where Wille and Simon turn full Bonnie and Clyde and murder August on that freaking field. Lol. 💀
I swear..... Comments are so tragic it's almost funny.
F1 is tough. No pilot will admit they can't race. No team will want to replace their n°1 driver. It's a competition, it's a fight... Wake up!
Truth is neither Lando nor McLaren have a say in this. Hopefully there's a medical center at every gp place. If doctors say "clear to race" then of course you jump in the car. If "unfit to race" then there's no debate.
But come on, we are not at a point where a team forces a pilot to race against the doctor's opinion. If Lando drove last Sunday and took p8 then he could. And I hope he can do it again this week.
seeing some controversy over Lando and him racing this weekend. Lando is an adult, he knows when he can and can't race and if he feels up to it then that's his decision. Yes it's Monaco that requires a lot of focus and concentration but he's probably already thought about that. If McLaren think it's too risky for him to race, they won't let him and they will not force him to even if he is still not right and risk his health (andreas literally said this last week).
if Lando chooses to race this weekend which seems likely, don't start screaming and shouting at McLaren because they have probably taken every step necessary to make sure he is okay to race and Lando himself wouldn't risk putting himself or anyone else in danger by racing when he isn't fit enough, especially in monaco. Him potentially not doing media duties (we'll have to see tomorrow what happens there) gives him more time to rest and be ready for the sessions and is probably precautionary to make sure he can take part.
when it comes to the reserve driver scenario, Oscar will not be their first option. Alpine offered him to McLaren but McLaren kindly said thank you and never mentioned it again. they have their own agreement with Mercedes which would be the safest bet but i don't see this being the route this weekend goes.
as a whole, don't think you know more than the doctors that have been keeping an eye on him and most likely cleared him to race. if there was a risk to him taking part this weekend, he wouldn't be allowed in the car ... simple as that.
Lando's birthday is cursed I swear. Last year and NOW? F1 is in shambles tonight.
Just wanted my happy Carlando week-end.
Canal + commentators during the fight in the lap 53/56 :
Adrien : "Charles was starting from a long way back. But now he's losing ground to Max. It's understeering. It's understeering for Charles Versta, uh, Charles Verstappen No, Charles-"
Julien : "Charles Verstappen?"
Adrien : "I'm getting a little carried away."
Julien : "Aha, maybe the name Max will choose [even if it's not a boy] for the upcoming arrival of his child."
Literally nobody wanted that. Sorry 🙄
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No matter how hard I try to not follow some blogs I always end up seeing negative posts about Carlos' driving capabilities/his future with Ferrari, his chances at wins and titles (by fans, the media and even Binotto) vs positive posts about Mick and his (near) future with the team.
I'm usually pretty chill but everytime it makes me feel homicidal, my blood pressure rises and I see red. I know he can do it, I just want Ferrari to give him an actual chance and believe in him as much as they do for Charles.
I might need a Carlos fans support group or something, I'm gonna have grey hair by Abu Dhabi.
It pisses me off too, but honestly, pay them no mind. I think Ferrari is definitely beginning to recognize his worth. Carlos is, ultimately, a very opportunistic driver - he pushes himself harder than I would say 95% of the grid specifically so that when he finds an opening, he takes it. I think he says it best: he is an aggressive driver, he's also extremely level-headed and not willing to risk jeopardizing his own race and the team's effort on a whim. They're still the best pairing on the grid for a reason - not because Carlos is a good Driver #2, but because he's a damn good driver, period. As for Binotto, you can see that change too. The way he comforts Carlos imo is testament to that.
I'm waiting patiently.
Awwww cute! ❤️🧡
But stop it. As if Lando had the pace....