Max Verstappen
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It's very odd some people's reaction to Lewis, he's a superb driver and is living his life away from the race track as he see's fit (why would he do anything different) I have seen him pull a hissy fit up close on Venice Beach years ago with his Dad and Nicole but he was young and under pressure so I get that (who hasn't been childish at some point without having the pressure he's under)
I hope he gets his 6th title this year, I also hope that Verstappen and Leclerc at some point can challenge him to make it more interesting.
I hope he gets his 6th title this year, I also hope that Verstappen and Leclerc at some point can challenge him to make it more interesting.
The Vambo said:
DeltonaS said:
No not this.
Lewis is a little diva, actor and person with a lot of tattoo's and bling. b
hing and moaning is his trade when things don't go his way. Especially in the Rosberg years. He's a bit annoying, over the top (best crowd in the world every race is somewhat unbelievable) a bit overpayed, a bit too much hey look at me I'm pretending to be a rapper/singer/superstar kind of person. He's awkward at times (or more than at times). His Senna idolatry doesn't come accross very sincere. His instagram posts seem to revolve about him either sitting on things very expensive (like private jets) while looking smug into nowhere or being in places that his profession doesn't want him to be while pretending to be a superstar. And he seems to be very much a loner.
LH seems to be a bit of a fony weirdo. Maybe he is.
Max is just a very talented, spotty and very determined young driver. Arrogant probably, but you get the impression you pretty much get what see and hear. Unlike LH.
Shame it's the Mercedes F1 car which is so dominant otherwise he'd be the youngest F1 WC by now.
This post says so much more about your personality than Lewis or Max's.Lewis is a little diva, actor and person with a lot of tattoo's and bling. b
hing and moaning is his trade when things don't go his way. Especially in the Rosberg years. He's a bit annoying, over the top (best crowd in the world every race is somewhat unbelievable) a bit overpayed, a bit too much hey look at me I'm pretending to be a rapper/singer/superstar kind of person. He's awkward at times (or more than at times). His Senna idolatry doesn't come accross very sincere. His instagram posts seem to revolve about him either sitting on things very expensive (like private jets) while looking smug into nowhere or being in places that his profession doesn't want him to be while pretending to be a superstar. And he seems to be very much a loner. LH seems to be a bit of a fony weirdo. Maybe he is.
Max is just a very talented, spotty and very determined young driver. Arrogant probably, but you get the impression you pretty much get what see and hear. Unlike LH.
Shame it's the Mercedes F1 car which is so dominant otherwise he'd be the youngest F1 WC by now.
Edited by DeltonaS on Sunday 26th May 00:29
You sound like a bitter weirdo.
Mr Tidy said:
Yes, but cocky Max the Tw*t hasn't got into the best team has he? And he never will because he is too full of himself - what a stupid attempt at an overtake in the dying laps! And he already had a 5 second penalty earlier for tw*ttish behaviour! Will he ever learn?
Dying laps, I think that's the point. Literally a sink or swim decision.If he had passed, he could have technically won the race, with a solid onward drive. Personally, I think he would have struggled with traffic ahead of Lewis, but it was certainly 'possible' to win, or end higher than he did. It did seem an odd choice, a lot of points to lose for a fairly slim chance of success - maybe he thought Lewis was going to have to slow more than he did or be more off the line with his tyres.
He's made several similar such moves and pulled them off. I honestly don't know what the success/failure ratio is of his 'decision making' in such circumstances, but he seems to keep those that do have all such data and stats pretty happy.
There is plenty to suggest that he has/is learning, and plenty to suggest he's not a t
t. To be honest I think he's just a bit more 'racer' first and foremost than we've got used too in the last decade or so. TheDeuce said:
Dying laps, I think that's the point. Literally a sink or swim decision.
There is plenty to suggest that he has/is learning, and plenty to suggest he's not a tt. To be honest I think he's just a bit more 'racer' first and foremost than we've got used too in the last decade or so.
Maybe, but IMO LH kept him in his place (as in behind) because he is just as much a racer as MV! There is plenty to suggest that he has/is learning, and plenty to suggest he's not a t
t. To be honest I think he's just a bit more 'racer' first and foremost than we've got used too in the last decade or so. 
Mr Tidy said:
Maybe, but IMO LH kept him in his place (as in behind) because he is just as much a racer as MV!
Lewis won the race the only way possible, that's correct racing surely?It's niether drivers fault the track doesn't allow for 'normal' racing.
You can tell the best racers, they win races
TheDeuce said:
There is plenty to suggest that he has/is learning, and plenty to suggest he's not a tt. To be honest I think he's just a bit more 'racer' first and foremost than we've got used too in the last decade or so.
Accurate overview.t. To be honest I think he's just a bit more 'racer' first and foremost than we've got used too in the last decade or so. He is possibly racing in the wrong era. People now like soft and corporate.
Max is from the Alan Jones school of zero BS.
I don't think the two things are mutually exclusive. No-one doubts his talent but whatever you think of how drivers should behave on track, threatening to headbutt someone for asking the wrong question shows a significant personality problem, IMO.
I certainly agree that his on-track decision making has come on leaps and bounds and it shows in his results over the past year or so.
I certainly agree that his on-track decision making has come on leaps and bounds and it shows in his results over the past year or so.
Edited by kambites on Friday 31st May 15:50
TheDeuce said:
There is plenty to suggest that he has/is learning, and plenty to suggest he's not a tt. To be honest I think he's just a bit more 'racer' first and foremost than we've got used too in the last decade or so.
Pastor Maldonaldo just Google translated the phrase Double standards.t. To be honest I think he's just a bit more 'racer' first and foremost than we've got used too in the last decade or so. Mr Tidy said:
Yes, but cocky Max the Tw*t hasn't got into the best team has he? And he never will because he is too full of himself - what a stupid attempt at an overtake in the dying laps! And he already had a 5 second penalty earlier for tw*ttish behaviour! Will he ever learn?
This year max has been one of the most mature drivers out there. very minimal mistakes and errors yet he still gets stick from his past misadventures. F1 wouldn't be as fun as it is without him, simple as that95 fiesta si said:
His best win yet 
reminded me a little of Brazil 2016......except in the dry
Different class to everyone today. Let's hope the Red Bull continues to improve.reminded me a little of Brazil 2016......except in the dry
Or is it just the fact Verstappen is so good? He lapped Gasly.
Drive of the season IMO.
Actually has there been a better drive in the last few years?
The Vambo said:
TheDeuce said:
There is plenty to suggest that he has/is learning, and plenty to suggest he's not a tt. To be honest I think he's just a bit more 'racer' first and foremost than we've got used too in the last decade or so.
Pastor Maldonaldo just Google translated the phrase Double standards.t. To be honest I think he's just a bit more 'racer' first and foremost than we've got used too in the last decade or so. He was great! It was like the F1 comedy show waiting to see how much he could f
k up his or several other drivers day with a move that was obviously never going to work. Just larking around the track like an absolute bellend for our amusement.Here you go - spend 5 minutes laughing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQrAA9O9u08TheDeuce said:
The Vambo said:
TheDeuce said:
There is plenty to suggest that he has/is learning, and plenty to suggest he's not a tt. To be honest I think he's just a bit more 'racer' first and foremost than we've got used too in the last decade or so.
Pastor Maldonaldo just Google translated the phrase Double standards.t. To be honest I think he's just a bit more 'racer' first and foremost than we've got used too in the last decade or so. He was great! It was like the F1 comedy show waiting to see how much he could f
k up his or several other drivers day with a move that was obviously never going to work. Just larking around the track like an absolute bellend for our amusement.Here you go - spend 5 minutes laughing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQrAA9O9u08And quoting me 2 months later? That's an eternity in F1
95 fiesta si said:
His best win yet
It was a great move and he deserved the win.Banging wheels always looks great. The only problem is that they were both only a few milliseconds away from interlocking wheels and that usually ends in disaster for both drivers.
2DNFs and you bet the decision would have gone against Max - everyone one here would be saying “what a chump”
Always expecting the other guy to yield the corner is a big risk strategy.
rdjohn said:
It was a great move and he deserved the win.
Banging wheels always looks great. The only problem is that they were both only a few milliseconds away from interlocking wheels and that usually ends in disaster for both drivers.
2DNFs and you bet the decision would have gone against Max - everyone one here would be saying “what a chump”
Always expecting the other guy to yield the corner is a big risk strategy.
Being overly risk averse in F1 is a sure fire way to guarantee you don't win though. I think Max has the balance just right, he definitely has that completely ruthless killer streak that Schumacher had. Exactly what the sport needs imo.Banging wheels always looks great. The only problem is that they were both only a few milliseconds away from interlocking wheels and that usually ends in disaster for both drivers.
2DNFs and you bet the decision would have gone against Max - everyone one here would be saying “what a chump”
Always expecting the other guy to yield the corner is a big risk strategy.
rdjohn said:
95 fiesta si said:
His best win yet
It was a great move and he deserved the win.Banging wheels always looks great. The only problem is that they were both only a few milliseconds away from interlocking wheels and that usually ends in disaster for both drivers.
2DNFs and you bet the decision would have gone against Max - everyone one here would be saying “what a chump”
Always expecting the other guy to yield the corner is a big risk strategy.
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