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The Red Bullies
In a post race interview, Horner stated that during the pre-race briefing which both Red Bull drivers attended, clear instructions were given that they were free to race, but as always were warned to not take each other out. Obviously, Horner did not feel it was necessary to say anything over the team radio, fearing public embarrassment and ridicule saying such things on the international F1 television live feed. In retrospect, I'm sure he now realizes this was a mistake.
Just another day in the lives of the Billionaire Boy's Club. 
All the angles of the crash:
Ricciardo and Verstappen explain Baku crash:
Horner Post-Race Interview
Cheers,
Rocky..
Well...in this case it seems that RIC went for a gap that wasn’t there.
Whatever happened it is dumb move because this is how you take yourself out of the WC. And giving free points away. Nevertheless Verstappen would be wise if he acted a bit more gently. First establish yourself, than be the hard nut to crack.
From Day 1, M. Verstappen has been irresponsible and dangerous to other drivers
He has been reported multiple times for double-moving when under pressure. His victims have been respected world champions and experienced drivers, whose opinions are valid: Vettel, Raikkonen, Alonso and Hamilton. Now, it's Ricciardo, who is a better over...
Agree 1000%
Kid must learn the lesson, but being the Red Bull's star won't affect him so much. He always moves inside and outside, no matter what the rules say. The fact he's nearly always involved in a car accident should be an alarming evidence.
In the old days defending was considered an art. Remember? DRS should be banned ASAP.
In my book if you hit someone head on from behind your the one at fault. Basic driving rules.
Exactly
And exactly what Ricciardo knew as well. Especially with that strong wind. But the officials will let us know what kind of accident it was.
Rule makers are off track. On track it's about trust.
Whatever the external judges outcome, the important people are fellow drivers on track. Their lives depend on trust. Trust that some idiot doesn't kill them. When 4 world champions with multiple wins say you are untrustworthy, it means something. Regards,...
These are the F1 rules
You can say what you want, but once you had moved to defend ONE side, you must keep it. Likely Max still thinks to be driving in the old days. Ricciardo was fast because he was overtaking him in the inside....the crash is just the consequence of Max wrong...
If you hit someone head on from behind....
But it is under investigation so the experts will judge.
I don’t think Max played it fully correct.
Then again, it’s racing and stuff happens.
Unfortunate...
But Ricciardo remains my favourite driver... But I'm also happy that Hamilton won
Arie..... you nailed it...AGAIN.
Just about every time there is some dispute, you seem to evaluate the outcome perfectly. Are you some type of expert?
I'd like to think that I'm good enough.
If my last name was Trump I would have said: the best.
funny....as many say that you are a
"mythic legend" in this field. Obviously, you yourself would never describe yourself in such terms as that would be....well.....
From this moment i will use this terminology describing my abilities.
Perhaps I should print it on my business cards as well.
The best F1 season start of the Last 10 years.
And these kind of things are part of F1 racing aswell. Max should Take Out Lewis next time. It's even then. 🤔
No winners here .
The team , max and ricciardo are losing precious points . But you dont need a team mate to eliminate yourself behind the safety car 😬 ...
I think everyone can have opinions, but the rules are 100% clear:
You are not allowed to move twice - period. Max moved first right and then left. This guy has a huge character flaw or weakness. Flaw in case he cannot understand that actually there are better drivers than him and weakness in case he is such a pain to ov...
Give the boy some time. We have already seen some great stuff.
I can recall Hamilton ending up in the pit entry gravel and essentially losing the WC right there. ‘07? Look at him now.
Hi Arie
He is now in his 4th season. I don't buy into the 'boy' thing. He is not boy when he signs a man's contract or wants to be treated as n.1 driver, but he is boy every time he crashes (i.e. every weekend this year). Speaking of Lewis, it was in his 1st year...
www.crashstappen.com
Time will tell if he develops in the right direction. And I agree with you, it is season 4 already.
A simple rule, one deviation allowed off racing line at
each individual corner per lap, correct? Or maybe he thinks you can save them up and use them all at once? I thought rule was clear.
They are both excellent and competitive
Niki Lauda says 70% V 30% R I would say its 50% v 50%. Let them learn, mature and compete.
Lauda says many things
But it is clear that Verstappen is a bit ‘dirtier’ than Ricciardo. Ricciardo is mature enough already. But that comes with age doesn’t it ;-)
Young Mad Max
Well now, Max has messed up yet again. It seems he has still not figured out to harness all that talent that he obviously has. How can this be you might ask ? I lay a large majority of the blame on his Father, Jos the Boss. IMHO, it is wrong to blame Horn...
Still I do not understand that C. Horner didn't simply told them both at their last pit stop: ”you have had your fun boys, now bring the cars home and stop fucking around”.
It was so obvious something bad was going to happen even a blind man would have seen that. I however do partially agree with you that Jos could be part of the hotheadedness ‘problem’. Although I must say that Max has been much calmer than his father ever ...
The Red Bullies
In a post race interview, Horner stated that during the pre-race briefing which both Red Bull drivers attended, clear instructions were given that they were free to race, but as always were warned to not take each other out. Obviously, Horner did not feel...
Yes I know, I have read and seen it all.
But do you think that really is it? Fear for ‘embarrassment’?? If so I’m surprised (once again) about the stupidity of the human ego.
The Red Bullies and the Billionaire Boy's Club - The Never Ending Saga
Yes Arie, I honestly believe this to be the case. Besides, even if Horner had gotten on the radio asking Verstappen to let Ricciardo pass, do you really think young Max would have said, OK no problem ? IMHO, absolutely not. Max, with his Alpha male turbo-...
All big sports are more than sports. Business.
Putting all this aside, I still have the idea that if the FIA would ban the DRS and get 2 - 4 mtr of gravel directly next to the white line marking the end of the tracks wherever possible a lot of this bs would be gone. Because a mistake would cost you de...