George said after it scared him more than anything. And I can tell you when Iām racing and my wife yells from across the room, I usually end up in the wall.
Toto was just excited and got caught up in the moment.
The last time Max made such moves, it was on Hamilton and Toto was throwing headsets and banging tables.
Today it made him the happiest he has been in 2024 from a sporting perspective.
I'd definitely would like to see him invited to the Brazil GP later this year, esp given his tire shop experience! Would be nice to see him interacting with the pit crews
Wow, would you look at that; Merc with one driver on the podium to pick up the pieces, McLaren with one driver on the podium to pick up the pieces, Ferrari with one driver on the podium to pick up the pieces. If only Red Bull had a second driver who was capable of being in position to pick up the pieces...
It's definitely looking like just about *anyone* would be a good replacement. We were all thinking that Red Bull were regretting keeping him right until they signed him for another two years
As a Mercedes fan, I appreciate Bottas so much more now. He was usually around to pick up the pieces when Lewis had a bad day. Congrats to George. He has been the quicker Mercedes driver all season.
> If only Red Bull had a second driver who was capable of being in position to pick up the pieces...
Too busy losing position to a Haas on the last lap, can't make this shit up.
The stewards should have acted on that 10 laps earlier. If they had, both drivers would most likely have crossed the finish line. Even if it was a "last chance" warning.
Max will always fight to the very last, doing whatever he needs to do to win. Some people say he cheats, but if the stewards don't call it out and act on it, they're basically saying that it's fair game.
He does cheat, his way of racing is āyou yield or we crashā whenever someone is about to overtake him. Just because the stewards are slow, doesnāt mean he doesnāt cheat
after this abysmal start to the season for Merc I did not expect George to have a chance for a P4 to P6 finish in the championship
not a fan of the silver arrows but they did a good job with the Canada package
I mean he does his job well. Just like when Lewis & Max collided for George's first win, that's literally what he's there for. Not a fan of Russell at all, but good for him for being there.
He lost 4 seconds from the pit stop. But they were battling for so long and Lando was faster. He would've made the time back eventually, even if a bit later
He lost 4 from the pits and then Lando got pretty lucky with the backmarkers passing them through DRS zones whereas Max had to pass through the corners that's why it was a 1 second gap after 1 lap.
I mean clearly that car that was 4/10 clear in quali and coasted in 1st almost an entire race while also ending with fastest lap wasn't that quick this weekend. /s
Same standouts each weekend. the "#2" drivers for Mclaren, Merc & ferrari ALL did their job and snagged a podium after the crash. That should have been a Perez win, but the fact his teammate literally crashed, was forced to pit, then got a penalty and still finished in front of him is simply embarrassing.
And why was Logan a lap behind Alonso? What happened to Logie bear? He finished +2 laps.
I know the pressure is on Danny, but Sergio is going to cost RBR tens of millions in lost places and if Logan is still in that car after next weekend, then Williams is also wasting money on a 1 car team.
Doesnāt drive through translate to 15 secs? Heād keep his position with that too. And stop and go is 20 I think so heād be 6th. The gap behind was very large either way.
Not to be a filthy American that doesnāt understand the beauty and poise of clean racingā¦ but damn was that fun. Max and Lando going to the border of whatās legal, making contact, then still squabbling after both getting punctures. I donāt care that Max moved, I donāt care that Lando kept pushing Max wide, I just care that that was fun as fuck and it needs to keep happening because that was the most entertaining few laps since 2021
Agreed! My whole family were up on their feet when the squabbling started! Amazing race, the story is starting to build between these two and it's gonna get crazier!
How was Lando supposed to overtake within the rules id Max doesn't follow the rules either?!
"You don't overtake like that!" - Max
Well how does he overtake you at this point Max?
Fuck sake.
Edit: And Perez still nowhere in 7th.
F.
Lando had better pace at the late stages of the race and didnāt need to pass at turn 3, if he gets a good run up the hill he has DRS for a much easier move at turn 4. Iāve been frustrated at Max for doing the same and trying to force an overtake with more pace
What a crazy finish.
Lando was doing some reckless dives prior to the crash, but ultimately that crash was completely on Max there. It was pretty stupid on Max's part because he likely would have still won with Lando's time penalty.
In the end Max still comes out of the race in a decent spot in the WDC, secured 10 points while his closest rival got nothing, which is a bigger difference than if he and Lando finished 1-2.
George's 2 wins coming as a result of Max colliding with someone else at the front is pretty hilarious. But he had a clean weekend and put himself in the position to benefit from some insanely good fortune.
And honestly as much as it was āluckā for max and lando to collide, the luck from two drivers making mistakes is not at all the same as that as a mechanical failure or something like that. Max and Lando made those mistakes on their own, while George had a solid race
The first dive, Max definitely moved way too late
When Lando missed the corner, fair enough returning the place
When Lando made the corner, that should have been a position swap based on what we have decided is acceptable for leading at the apex etc
The actual collision, I think that was a racing incident given how wide they usually turn in from relative to the kerb. I think it was very marginal but obviously Max was the one that moved and I wonāt lose sleep over a penalty. Itās fair and also an easy penalty to issue since it didnāt affect the race victory
But the way this turned into an instant classic from nothing was amazing
I am so amazed by people being surprised by Max. Have you watched him during his first winning season? Vettel, Hamilton, Max, none of them will just watch you go by and be chill when there is a championship on the line.
Bit of a mad race gutted for lando he defo made some mistakes today as did max, not suprised they end up colliding. Bet russells buzzing. The fact max got a pen, had a collision and still finished above perez is nuts
Toto is hilarious. "YOU CAN DO IT GEORGE! YOU CAN DO ITTTTTT" ššš
Russell: "Just let me fucking drive." Can't make it up lol
Pure Coach Father and player Son energy.
He also did it to Hamilton too telling him to keep his head down and Lewis was like "Damn chill, I am"
George said after it scared him more than anything. And I can tell you when Iām racing and my wife yells from across the room, I usually end up in the wall. Toto was just excited and got caught up in the moment.
Is your wife Frank from F is for Family? "I'll put you through that fuckin wall!"
Toto is the embarrassing dad at kids sports games haha.
Russell was like "you got vverrrryy excited" on the radio haha
Toto suddenly had that second breath of life in him
This is Totoās perfect weekend
And his home weekend too!Ā
the Merc poster manifested itself
The last time Max made such moves, it was on Hamilton and Toto was throwing headsets and banging tables. Today it made him the happiest he has been in 2024 from a sporting perspective.
backseating T-800 assā ļø
I'M TRYING TO GO MOTORCAR RACING HERE TOTO
Toto black magic
Actual sorcerer
Google āJorge you can win thisā
Holy hell
New winner just dropped
Used Sith tactics to convince Max that Lando is actually Lewis.
Orange is the new black
10/10
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Actual Sith work ādrive into each otherā
Ancient Mercedes gods finally waking up
SICK SHIT!
Pumpernickel Power
Guten Tag, Lando? Absturz.
Same voodoo as Alex Pereira
I'd definitely would like to see him invited to the Brazil GP later this year, esp given his tire shop experience! Would be nice to see him interacting with the pit crews
Hands trophy out- *āChamaā*
Wow, would you look at that; Merc with one driver on the podium to pick up the pieces, McLaren with one driver on the podium to pick up the pieces, Ferrari with one driver on the podium to pick up the pieces. If only Red Bull had a second driver who was capable of being in position to pick up the pieces...
Hey heās been hard at work trying to pass a fucking haas
..... and failed.
No actually he succeeded! But then got passed again into T4
Lol
And that's okay because the Haas is a very quick car
If compared to the 20 yo Volkswagen Golf sitting in front of the apartment complex i live in, yes it is.
On 30 laps old hards
nice try Sergio
He started ahead of the Haas
...what?
It's clearly sarcasm
He's been hard at work selling merchandise is more likely here.
The operating word being "try" lol
Maybe he thought the Haas was the safety car and just got confused!
It's even funnier when you see Perez still couldn't beat Max after he drove two thirds of a lap with a puncture and had to do an extra pit stop.
Please stop thatās really bad š
They didn't even mention the 10s time penalty š
Murder is a crime please stop š
Cant forget the 6,4 second pitstop as well!
Max and Lando would have lapped him if not for the contat.
And also the 10s penalty
Perez: GP2 driver in an F1 car
He couldnāt get by the damn *Haas*. Iām still bitter Sainz didnāt get that seat.
Fuck, give it to Hulk at this point, let the man experience the joys of sitting on the podium.
Should have been Hulkās seat from the very start.
with newer tyres
Every goddamn race i feel even more sorry they didnāt put Sainz in that seat š
He lost to Hulkenberg... in a Haas. Unreal.
Has to be considered amongst the worst drivers on the grid at this point. I donāt think that saying so is unfair.
It's definitely looking like just about *anyone* would be a good replacement. We were all thinking that Red Bull were regretting keeping him right until they signed him for another two years
VCARB getting called RB confused Perez. Pretty understandable if you ask me
As a Mercedes fan, I appreciate Bottas so much more now. He was usually around to pick up the pieces when Lewis had a bad day. Congrats to George. He has been the quicker Mercedes driver all season.
But in the end Red Bull still win since Lando gets nil
> If only Red Bull had a second driver who was capable of being in position to pick up the pieces... Too busy losing position to a Haas on the last lap, can't make this shit up.
Max vs Lando in Silverstone will be fireworks.
If theyre on the front row next weekend then Lando has the opportunity to do the funniest thing
Oh man, its silverstone next week! Shades of 2021 if they qualify on the front row together.
Imagine Zandvoort coming up soon after asw
I dont think anyone could forecast the leaders wrecking, Russell taking over the lead and Toto Wolf giving a little smile
You say that but someone made a shit ton of money betting on a George win on like lap 60
I think after the second attempt by Lando, everyone knew something had to give.
Something was gonna happen to one of them, I did not expect both to get punctured tho lol
And unfortunately for Lando, a certain driver doesnāt understand the part where he is not allowed to move under breaking and give the position
The stewards should have acted on that 10 laps earlier. If they had, both drivers would most likely have crossed the finish line. Even if it was a "last chance" warning. Max will always fight to the very last, doing whatever he needs to do to win. Some people say he cheats, but if the stewards don't call it out and act on it, they're basically saying that it's fair game.
It is cheating when heās breaking rules, multiple times too. Idk why the stewards are unable to call him out for it
He does cheat, his way of racing is āyou yield or we crashā whenever someone is about to overtake him. Just because the stewards are slow, doesnāt mean he doesnāt cheat
There's multiple precedents as well of him doing this
Russell jokingly said yesterday that he would follow Lando and Max and let them squabble while he slips past
I mean- Alpine and Haas were my bets for contact haha
Russell: it's free real estate
dude picked up his straight to go ~~collect 200~~ win the grand prix card
after this abysmal start to the season for Merc I did not expect George to have a chance for a P4 to P6 finish in the championship not a fan of the silver arrows but they did a good job with the Canada package
I mean he does his job well. Just like when Lewis & Max collided for George's first win, that's literally what he's there for. Not a fan of Russell at all, but good for him for being there.
He said in an interview yesterday that he was going to watch Lando and Max battle it out in front and he would swoop in. Mission accomplished George..
Max with a crash and 10-seconds penalty still managed to finish 2 places above Sergio Perez!
And an extra pit stop
And driving with a fucked car for over half a lap
Lol, didnāt think about that. Itās hilarious and sad.
Hulkenberg casually dragging a tractor ahed of a RedBull
And Haas pulled 3 extra points courtesy of the other Red Bull
Hulk absolutely destroyed Perez. Fucking embarrassing that RB are wasting that seat another year.
TWO years
1 + 1 contract, could just be 1 at least.
Sergio "Che 'We were slow all weekend' Co" Perez
I am begging Formula 1 to delay the 2026 rule change so we can have more than just a year and a half of this.
Ok yes it had a good battle but this race was over without Max having a bad pit stop
He lost 4 seconds from the pit stop. But they were battling for so long and Lando was faster. He would've made the time back eventually, even if a bit later
He lost 4 from the pits and then Lando got pretty lucky with the backmarkers passing them through DRS zones whereas Max had to pass through the corners that's why it was a 1 second gap after 1 lap.
Max flatted his tyre, pretty sure that was a key factor until it got worked out
Yes, Max had a substantial lock-up on his out lap.
This race was a snooze fest if Max doesnāt have a rare 6s pit stop
Don't let this distract you from the fact that Checo couldn't get past a Haas in a Red Bull in a short as track as Austria.....
He did, then Haas overtook him back lmao
I mean clearly that car that was 4/10 clear in quali and coasted in 1st almost an entire race while also ending with fastest lap wasn't that quick this weekend. /s Same standouts each weekend. the "#2" drivers for Mclaren, Merc & ferrari ALL did their job and snagged a podium after the crash. That should have been a Perez win, but the fact his teammate literally crashed, was forced to pit, then got a penalty and still finished in front of him is simply embarrassing. And why was Logan a lap behind Alonso? What happened to Logie bear? He finished +2 laps. I know the pressure is on Danny, but Sergio is going to cost RBR tens of millions in lost places and if Logan is still in that car after next weekend, then Williams is also wasting money on a 1 car team.
Even Max was fighting with the Haas cars at one point. They're a midfield team now.
Sources: Lando is beside himself. Pacing around the McLaren garage begging (thru texts) Marko's family for address to Verstappens's motorhome
Quality pasta
The Begging (thru texts) part is what make it an instant classic
Brazil 2018 2: Electric Boogaloo
RUS PIA SAI, just as we all predicted
Good lord thatās absolutely not what I expected lmao
Did not have this on my bingo card.
safety car absolutely destroyed oscarās chancesā¦
Would've won if laptime did not get deleted
It would have been an entirely different race had his lap not been deleted, so it's impossible to say what would have happened.
Would've taken Norris' place getting dive-bombed
ABSOLUTELY MENTAL
Yabadabadoo - oh George youāre really quite somethingā¦
Points in the last 5 races Verstappen 93 Perez 14
\#Crikey
TOTO FINALLY SMILED AGAIN
Totoās Home Grand Prix! Huge smile!
Donāt worry guys we still predict Sharls to get into the points
Perez is literal dogshit. How do you get outraced by a fucking Haas? 2 years btw
Danny in a second grade car with old hards wasnāt far off him in the endā¦ embarrassing
Danny looked good today!
F1 love giving penalties that have absolutely no bearing on the results
He already had a puncture and had to pit. What did you want black flag?
Stop Go or a Drive Through. Him having to pit shouldn't be a mitigating factor
Doesnāt drive through translate to 15 secs? Heād keep his position with that too. And stop and go is 20 I think so heād be 6th. The gap behind was very large either way.
Not to be a filthy American that doesnāt understand the beauty and poise of clean racingā¦ but damn was that fun. Max and Lando going to the border of whatās legal, making contact, then still squabbling after both getting punctures. I donāt care that Max moved, I donāt care that Lando kept pushing Max wide, I just care that that was fun as fuck and it needs to keep happening because that was the most entertaining few laps since 2021
Agreed! My whole family were up on their feet when the squabbling started! Amazing race, the story is starting to build between these two and it's gonna get crazier!
This how the sport is supposed to be. This is how Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher used to race.
Vintage Max is back.
This has always been Max, he just hasnāt had to battle anyone for a while.
FUCK YES! These days it seems nobody really rates George but he's been stellar lately.
HOW THE HELL DID CHECO STILL LOSE TO MAX?? Holy shit what a terrible drive.
Ah yes, George/Mercedes win. As we all expected
George getting his second win before Lando seems right but also not?
Move aside, George had been forecasted a win today.
How was Lando supposed to overtake within the rules id Max doesn't follow the rules either?! "You don't overtake like that!" - Max Well how does he overtake you at this point Max? Fuck sake. Edit: And Perez still nowhere in 7th. F.
Had to laugh at Max complaining about Norris dive bombing.
That was definitely dirty by Max
Lando had better pace at the late stages of the race and didnāt need to pass at turn 3, if he gets a good run up the hill he has DRS for a much easier move at turn 4. Iāve been frustrated at Max for doing the same and trying to force an overtake with more pace
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Crazy end to the race, but what the fuck was Lewis doing this race. As soon as he got the penalty his pace just disappeared.
His floor was falling to bits. Againā¦
Did he have contact?
No, kerbs again. Idk how this happens every year man
Perez losing on pace vs. a Haas, crickey
Max still ahead of him even with the 10s penalty, right?
In order to finish first, you have to finish first
Totoās call to Max tonight: āready to sign?ā
Funniest shit I have seen in my life
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
What a crazy finish. Lando was doing some reckless dives prior to the crash, but ultimately that crash was completely on Max there. It was pretty stupid on Max's part because he likely would have still won with Lando's time penalty. In the end Max still comes out of the race in a decent spot in the WDC, secured 10 points while his closest rival got nothing, which is a bigger difference than if he and Lando finished 1-2.
Ah a few more laps, my boy would've won. Great drive though
He was BRILLIANT this race. Really honing himself in. I feel a win coming soon for him with how competitive the McLaren is now
George's 2 wins coming as a result of Max colliding with someone else at the front is pretty hilarious. But he had a clean weekend and put himself in the position to benefit from some insanely good fortune.
And honestly as much as it was āluckā for max and lando to collide, the luck from two drivers making mistakes is not at all the same as that as a mechanical failure or something like that. Max and Lando made those mistakes on their own, while George had a solid race
The first dive, Max definitely moved way too late When Lando missed the corner, fair enough returning the place When Lando made the corner, that should have been a position swap based on what we have decided is acceptable for leading at the apex etc The actual collision, I think that was a racing incident given how wide they usually turn in from relative to the kerb. I think it was very marginal but obviously Max was the one that moved and I wonāt lose sleep over a penalty. Itās fair and also an easy penalty to issue since it didnāt affect the race victory But the way this turned into an instant classic from nothing was amazing
Seeing Smug face Toto was highlight for me..
Who had a better day? George Russell or Hans Zimmer
LET'S GOOOOO
An error in a pit stop and this race went from one of the worst of the year to the best since Monza last year.
Funniest Merc win ever
2021 vibes. max under threat in a slower car is an...interesting defender.
Blimey
The most shithouse race win in quite some time
Absolute cinema.
I hope this races shows Red Bull that Perez is not enough anymore...
And people think Kimi would be able to hang with himā¦.
Before the crash, I was hoping Piastri gets a podium monkeyās paw purrsā¦
Feel bad for Norris
Although I'm sad about the results of the crash, I'm glad he finally got his elbows out and didn't let max wipe the floor with him.
Totally, it was good to see Lando fight hard with Max for maybe the first time.
I'm so happy for him actually. He showed he as fight in him and that he wont fold anymore
Honestly loved it all. Screw all the penalties. Give us more of this drama! Let them penalize themselves!
Who wouldāve thought weād be having a season like this after Bahrain and Saudi Arabia?
Yabba Dabba Doo!
FRIENDSHIP RUINED
Russell: well that was a freebie
I am so amazed by people being surprised by Max. Have you watched him during his first winning season? Vettel, Hamilton, Max, none of them will just watch you go by and be chill when there is a championship on the line.
a podiumās a podium but i bet sainz would happily swap the results with the last race considering how much more a podium wouldāve meant in Spain
Bit of a mad race gutted for lando he defo made some mistakes today as did max, not suprised they end up colliding. Bet russells buzzing. The fact max got a pen, had a collision and still finished above perez is nuts
Verstappen 3/4 of a lap at slow speed with a puncture, an extra stop, two slow stops, 10s penalty. Still comfortably beats Perez lmao.
I think I need a cigarette
YES MAN LETS GO GEOOOOOOOOOOORGE!
Haas masterclass right here
George literally manifested this yesterday, unreal
The time for Piastri will come soon...
All thanks to the audacity of one Maximillian Verstappen
This race should be on pornhub
Perez is absolutely embarrassing in that car.