Congratulations Max Verstappen - World Champion 2021 - Page 2

dsg · 13 Dec 2021, 12:12 (Ref:4089215)

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Originally Posted by chillibowl

Congrats to Max!

Lewis will be back.

Max' first title won in an odd fashion....reminds me of lewis' first title win at Brazil all those years ago.

Fitting that again a strong post race image will be of the protagonists' dads.

History always seems to repeat in interesting ways. Wonder if in 13 years from now what other records Max will have?

There were a few similarities with Lewis' 1st title winning season with final race victory, albeit much less controversy with the Glock pass but still many complaints about Lewis' aggressive driving during the season. I'm sure Max will settle as Lewis did now the monkey is off his back.

BTCC frog · 13 Dec 2021, 12:26 (Ref:4089216)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Not really, it wasn't even that fair.

It was decided by giving the advantage to the driver who was behind on the day. Somehow, even worse than a toss of the coin.

**Aysedasi** · 13 Dec 2021, 12:33 (Ref:4089217)

To the driver who had actually been well beaten on the day. A toss of a coin with two tails. Max called tails......

**FIRE** · 13 Dec 2021, 17:46 (Ref:4089343)

Yes!

AndreasDavour · 13 Dec 2021, 18:29 (Ref:4089372)

Max Verstappen is a worthy champion, and congratulations to him. Well done.

The way he won was not worthy, though, but no blame on him for that.

2 litre Touring Car Star · 14 Dec 2021, 02:13 (Ref:4089462)

It's kind of weird how you end up remembering random moments when topical?

There used to be the Magazine, F1 Racing? swear there was an article announcing Jos and his wife were having a baby. Verstappen's mother is name Sophie, and she has black hair?

**Adam43** · 14 Dec 2021, 03:28 (Ref:4089475)

I’ve moved some of the race discussion posts to that thread.

This one is specifically for celebrating Max’s world championship.

Beau2 · 14 Dec 2021, 03:39 (Ref:4089479)

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Originally Posted by Adam43

I’ve moved some of the race discussion posts to that thread.

This one is specifically for celebrating Max’s world championship.

Thanks Adam. I tried to edit my post a little while ago to suggest the above but the time had run out.

Well done to Max! His achievement does indeed deserves its own thread separate from the controversy.

Skam85 · 14 Dec 2021, 05:44 (Ref:4089496)

I'm sure we can all agree how impressive it is that Max finished in the top 2 on a whopping 18 occasions - the most in a single season in F1 history.

**Aysedasi** · 14 Dec 2021, 11:23 (Ref:4089546)

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Originally Posted by Skam85

I'm sure we can all agree how impressive it is that Max finished in the top 2 on a whopping 18 occasions - the most in a single season in F1 history.

Yes, that is indeed very impressive.

ascarracinguk · 14 Dec 2021, 12:16 (Ref:4089566)

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Originally Posted by Skam85

I'm sure we can all agree how impressive it is that Max finished in the top 2 on a whopping 18 occasions - the most in a single season in F1 history.

Impressive, no doubt. As impressive from Honda/ Red Bull as it is from Max himself. Could anyone imagine their reliability would be this strong? certianly not me.

Derwent · 15 Dec 2021, 12:39 (Ref:4089812)

I think it is good that we have a new champion and a young one as well as it will bring new watchers. At any time when there has been a dominant winner the interest has dropped off. We have some quick young drivers coming through and that is good for the sport. I would hope that George and Lando will be up at the top next year as well. I would like to see lewis retire and devote himself to his good causes.

**Aysedasi** · 15 Dec 2021, 13:22 (Ref:4089820)

I think Lewis will carry on. I think he really wants to break Schuey's record. I don't blame him for that. I think he'll also be keen to show Max that he doesn't rule the roost just because he won this year's WDC. As most agree though, what we want most of all is for the other super promising young drivers to be able to step up and really give Max and Lewis something to think about.

morninggents · 15 Dec 2021, 14:01 (Ref:4089827)

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Originally Posted by Skam85

I'm sure we can all agree how impressive it is that Max finished in the top 2 on a whopping 18 occasions - the most in a single season in F1 history.

Certainly very impressive but to put it in context how many previous seasons have had at least 22 rounds?

Derwent · 15 Dec 2021, 14:09 (Ref:4089828)

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Originally Posted by morninggents

Certainly very impressive but to put it in context how many previous seasons have had at least 22 rounds?

What was Lewis's statistics in comparison?

Akrapovic · 15 Dec 2021, 15:39 (Ref:4089855)

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Originally Posted by Derwent

What was Lewis's statistics in comparison?

17 for this year.

If you do it by percentage to balance out number of races, then

2022
Max - 81%
Lewis - 77%

2002 Schumacher - 100%
2011 Vettel - 89%
2011 Lewis - 89%

Skam85 · 15 Dec 2021, 22:53 (Ref:4089967)

I did say top 2 finishes not podiums

crmalcolm · 15 Dec 2021, 23:07 (Ref:4089971)

So another way to look at it. How many times was a driver not in the top 2?

2021 MV 4
2015 LH 3
2011 SV 3
2004 MS 3
2002 MS 1
2001 MS 3

However you stack it up, a very impressive season (for a driver). Almost one of the best, and still took 22 rounds to be decided.

**Adam43** · 15 Dec 2021, 23:45 (Ref:4089979)

Nice interview with Max:

https://twitter.com/skysportsf1/stat...170283020?s=21

S griffin · 16 Dec 2021, 14:45 (Ref:4090103)

Well Max has now been confirmed champion. He always had the talent to do it and he should have the talent for more. But there are now others who are on the way up who could make his job harder. The likes of Russell, Norris, Sainz and Leclerc are all going to be determined to get that title. Exciting times ahead and proof we don't need unnecessary meddling in the title

Derwent · 17 Dec 2021, 09:47 (Ref:4090242)

I think it was a poor show (unsporting) that Lewis and Toto did not attend the FIA Awards Night. it shows a lack of respect in no doubt trying to make a point but it will back fire. Mind you Lewis does have a habit of not going to awards nights which I find disappointing.

VIVA GT · 17 Dec 2021, 10:27 (Ref:4090256)

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Originally Posted by Derwent

I think it was a poor show (unsporting) that Lewis and Toto did not attend the FIA Awards Night. it shows a lack of respect in no doubt trying to make a point but it will back fire. Mind you Lewis does have a habit of not going to awards nights which I find disappointing.

In principle I (slightly) agree with you, but I also think that Lewis (and his Dad) showed great class and a good sporting attitude by both openly congratulating Max, his Dad and Christian Horner as shown on the TV coverage.
To be fair, I think they also have every reason for showing their displeasure with The FIA with what has happened, and by simply not attending the ceremony was a good way of showing this, and far better than damning them to the press.
(Plus, I think that Sir Lewis has been rather busy this week accepting his Knighthood from Prince Charles...)

**Aysedasi** · 17 Dec 2021, 11:45 (Ref:4090270)

If it had been me, losing the WDC in that manner, I doubt that I would have graced the Awards Night with my presence. Had it been fairly won by Max, that would be different. Dissatisfaction needs to be registered sometimes and I see nothing unsporting about it, bearing in mind the context.

Anyopenroad · 17 Dec 2021, 12:02 (Ref:4090271)

Please let’s not make this thread another discussion about Hamilton.

**Aysedasi** · 17 Dec 2021, 12:23 (Ref:4090278)

Fair comment.....

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