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'A bit odd Lewis was allowed to run wide 30 times. I was told off after two times'

16:58, 15 Apr 2021

byGPblog.com

Max Verstappen lost the Bahrain Grand Prix three weeks ago after he had to give Lewis Hamilton back the lead because of an illegal overtaking manoeuvre. During the press conference prior to the race in Imola he will revisit the track limits discussion.

"It can be solved easily if you just put a wall there [Turn 4 in Bahrain] or gravel. It would help a lot, because in qualifying we had to stay on the kerb. So that's what I did in the race. Then I heard Lewis was going wide, so then I did it for two laps, but then I wasn't allowed to do it again."

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Verstappen says he understands why he was reprimanded for his overtaking, but is somewhat surprised by the double standard that was applied during the race. Especially since the rules for the rest of the weekend were clear. "For 30 laps Lewis went wide and gained time there. I tried it for two laps after and then they told me not to, so that's a bit odd.

"I don't think they should be able to change it during the race. Either you are allowed to go wide or not. I can understand that my overtaking outside the track limits is not allowed, so that's fine. But if you're allowed to do it on your own, I don't think that's correct, so we're going to talk about that with the drivers and with Michael [Masi]," said the Dutchman.

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Mech Engineer 16 April 2021 at 24:06+ 55267

As I have mentioned before, being a multiply WDC, you join an exclusive club and are given special privileges which other ‘non members’ drivers do not get.

Haita Valentin 15 April 2021 at 21:35+ 5245

Hamilton didnlt gain a position, Max..Massi explained very well what happened but you never want to understand..

Bagger 15 April 2021 at 21:17+ 55

Horner knew exactly what he was doing with his ‘message to Max’ actually ..stewards. Karma ...

James Anderson1 15 April 2021 at 17:28+ 325

RedBull boss Christian Horner complained about track limits infringements (turn4).
Horners complaint was upheld so ALL drivers told to observe track boundaries or penalties for offenders.
Ironic that the next car to off track was Red Bulls #33Max V S.
Had horner kept his gob shut, quite possibly his team could of won the race.

talk about karma eh.

Fez Nene 15 April 2021 at 17:38+ 17880

Horner n Marko never learn, their sniffing ways slways backfires... now he lost...

Fez Nene 15 April 2021 at 17:25+ 17880

No other smart team announced on the radio to actually encourage their driver to do it on purpose.... that's the difference... Horner is a good watch dog police always sniffing... the actually call he could've made was to warn n remind Max of not overtaking there, maybe he would be sitting with a win...

krishsud 15 April 2021 at 17:10+ 4806

"For 30 laps Lewis went wide and gained time there. I tried it for two laps after and then they told me not to, so that's a bit odd"

Absolutely right. Thats the part which is under discussion and its inconsistent and unclear. Other than this ppl confuse with your overtaking and gaining position at same place which was totally a different topic..

Lewis gaining time for 30 laps was not wrong or is not part of question[they were just smart] bec in driver briefing it was clear. But why was it changed after lap 30 when max started to do the same as its still within the rules as discussed in driver briefing

Carolyn Peterkin Woody 15 April 2021 at 17:25+ 7900

I keep telling Max fans that "driving fast" is just part of what it takes to win an F1 race. Strategy plays a huge part and you can actually win a race without the fastest car. Lewis baited Max and Max took the bait. Lewis won the race while not in the fastest car.

krishsud 15 April 2021 at 19:59+ 4806

Y do you categorize in generic as max fans. All lewis criticizers are not max fans or if some arguement is kind of aligned wrt max that doesnt mean you are pro max.Its debate and point putting forward. For me whoever is capable of challenging current domination i just try to support as i just need races with wheel to wheel battles with some excitement. I just don't pay to watch F1 for just somebody running away with a dominated car for years or just to see up your favorite driver winning. That doesn't value your money.

And again i want to remind there is no arguing with hardcore cheer girls of a particular "driver" because a hardcore driver fan will always be "blinded" and he cant give neutral opinion. You can justify saying no i am honest etc. etc. but a hardcore driver fan cant give any neutral opinion.
regarding your comment about strategy playing part..nobody is dumb here to "not" understand that only being fast or driving fast, win u races[if you are watching F1 from decades right]..When you have cars which are close everything matters.

Carolyn Peterkin Woody 15 April 2021 at 21:40+ 7900

Notice I said Max fans! In here there is NOT much objective criticism. I agree with you. I am a huge Lewis fan, but I also said many times MAX is absolutely a Champion in the making. ie. Liking Lewis doesn't mean disliking Max. Having said that, I am addressing the Max fans who said Lewis cheated. They didn't understand Rule 27.3 was still in effect even though drivers were permitted to go wide on turn 4. The rule states you cannot go wide to gain a position which is exactly what Max did. That is NOT a personal comment about Max, it's a fact.