This was really Lando just looking out for Max, as now Max has something to "work on" over the break

First of all, why with all the TV production there, could the telecast not get a single live shot of the section in question? It wasn't until 25+ minutes after red flag they showed this picture.

Thanks for pic and live link... It's exactly what you'd expect, 20 dudes standing around watching one dude look at the hole scratching his head... I feel bad for anyone that actually paid to go to see FP 1/2.

I trusted the FIA to hand Magnusson penalty points.

From a purely observational standpoint, Zhou had a terrible start off the line. He was getting passed from those behind him; I think he was still accelerating / maneuvering to get position when the pack was braking for the turn.

Not an ideal first win with it being a sprint and Max's clinch of the season, all the same, great to see for piastri and team McLaren.

The article acknowledged Horner's statement which was based upon an initial assessment. Once the Ortho got to work it was found to be more complicated.

Double stack of unfortunate news for DannyRic. Hopefully the doctor (who also worked on Stroll when he hurt his hand) can work some magic.

I like that different tracks have uniquely different or more exacerbated elements like sand, wind, or even where tire rubber is with respect to the racing line. Monaco's trait is that qualification is incredibly important, someone starting p6 at Monaco has significantly less chance of winning than most any other race.

Having anything impact the track that is not unique to it is just a poor showing. Signs, street pipe covers, etc. should never be a thing of mention. The current impact of them is random and entirely nothing can be done by the teams to not be randomly succumbed to. While the ongoings of the track are not controlled, they are controlled to an extent, rules should be there to create a more controlled environment both from a setup and during race context such that altogether previously unseen circumstances do not put one out of the race. This sport has been on for many years, and has moved significantly forward. That examples where signage can be in a place that is torn off and end up in vehicles or even that tear offs can be thrown out at random and again end up in vehicles can be listed and all each with seemingly basic answers, it does beg the question who is running the show and what are they on about.

Norris is spot on.

Well... Looks like Max was right, all show, no racing.

Marketing

This is Yuki showing he is still immature. He wasn't going to get that pass done and only ended up making Daniel miss his window (being on softs / having Max lap them). Yuki pulls a large market and has matured some, shenanigans like this put a real negative view on an otherwise positive race.

RB is expected to not be as dominant next season. Having another driver besides Max who drives in a similar style to Max sounds in theory like a pretty good strategy to remain a contender.

I'd expect some fireworks - my guess is neither Yuki nor Daniel is there next year (one up / one out)

What were you expecting to see here if not "spoilers" of the race posted as it went on. Whether highlights or winner, if you don't want to know you shouldn't get on.

That said, I would like to see more lively community discussion (before, during, and after the race) and saying "just don't come here" isn't very welcoming either.

This sounds like some great racing! I'm hoping that next they think of putting in a new lane all the way around the track, this can be the 'passing' lane. All the slow drivers should stay out of it.

Sainz seems to be doing okay - Charles still wants either too much from the car or really doesn't have an idea of it's limits.

They ran FP2 for 90 minutes without issue shortly after covering with cement, I'd say those won't be an issue now

That coverage of the finish definitely left me wanting. There wasn't even as much a graphic with the final placing.

Maybe they were all just excited to get on with summer break.

If the primary goal of the setup is to be more economical with tires brought, I think this could still be accomplished with the old format.

Yes we saw how everyone ran on the same tires at the same time, it personally did nothing to make FP more interesting, if anything it caused more backup of cars waiting to try and time the end just right. Less strategy, more luck. Lastly, because of this backup, it also penalizes those who do go out earlier because they have to try and finish their lap around a train.

Again, if the goal is fewer tires used then just reduce their allotment.

As it was and shall be 🤣

Summer break came early and is sticking around