Yes on all fronts.

Max passing Checo and then not giving back the place with that sarcastic comment knowing the world could hear it. Wow. Toys, Pram.
Charles pleading for the place to raise his point score when Carlos had driven so well. Mind you his position was better than I expected given they managed to screw his race again. What are Ferrari thinking?
Sainz did well in the sprint and race, for a man who was on the edge Ferrari must be happy they made that decision.
Max and Lewis rubbing carbon bits in the corner was new as they have mostly managed to be smart up to recently, loved Lewis comment, "you know how it is with Max"
George just nailed it. Quali, Sprint, Race all done like a long standing pro never mind someone in their first year in a leading team.
They do seem to have raised the capability of that car.
Alonso did well.
The Aston team had a few moments, mostly among themselves! I am guessing young Strohl has been put on notice and is desperate.
Lewis carried himself well considering that he is now almost certain to be beaten by his team mate this year. Fairly. No mucking around by F1, the team or others.

Given the previous years domination by Lewis over his team mates this is something.
Previously it was 1-3 teams in division 1 and then a clear second division, this year not so much, more interesting as a result.

As we are close to the end of the years it is a giggle to look at the "naughty step results"
https://www.autosport.com/f1/standings/2022/?type=Driver&class=Reprimands
https://www.autosport.com/f1/standings/2022/?type=Driver&class=Penalty+points

Great sprint and race.

So next race is the final one. Prosecco and Olives ordered.
Mercedes need 26 points to pass Ferrari as they stand now - unlikely but way better than they looked mid season.
LeClerc and Perez under pressure.
Lewis, George and Carlos in with a chance of changing places.

Pity the track is rather bland.

p.s. would love to be a fly on the wall come Lewis next negotiation, and George's!


Last edited by Alistair; 14/11/22 12:32 PM.

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