Understand yes
Expect maybe
Bad for the sport absolutely
last lap when 1 - 2 was secure Lewis should have given back
Bottas class act and consummate teammate absolutely
Hamilton “classy” and “gracious” those are oxymorons
Hamilton one the biggest chip on the shoulder pieces of s@@t to driver in sport, YES

Since I voted for Bottas, technically I won as much as he did. It’s the right call. Later in the season if Ham has the WDC in the bag, I hope he returns the favor. Interesting post-race interview with Toto.

just curious, what makes this a tough call for Toto to earn kudos? I’m pretty sure he could careless about the court of popular opinion and would make this call 100 out of 100 times.

Wow is all I can say to the vitriol and insane personal attack against Hamilton in this post. The fact that you suggest that Hamilton should have given the position back when the 1-2 “was secure” shows that you have absolutely no clue what the discussion is. The issue isn’t MB going 1-2 (this helps MB in the Manufacturers Championship regardless of driver order) but which driver gets the 25 1st place points, (I.e. for the Driver’s Championship). You clearly have something against Lewis Hamilton and I suggest you take your issue up with your therapist. Bad for the sport...this IS the sport and MB has been the best at it the last couple of years. Me thinks the person with a chip on their shoulder is you...what a terrible and useless post.

^^ This

So a few points. First, you are right I respect Lewis as a driver and I acknowledge his abilities but do not like him as a personality. Second You proved my point for me, which I appreciate, MB should be securing the constructors championship and allowing their drivers to race. As far as the drivers championship Lewis was still ahead of Vettel and still would be picking up 3 more points more than Vettel finishing second. Thus points today are Lewis at 306 vs 256 for Vettel and had Bottas been allowed to win Lewis would have 299 vs Vettel 256. It is my belief that Toto once securing that his team would get the maximum points (with a 1-2 finish) and realizing that Lewis would still end the day with a 43 point advantage should have let Bottas enjoy the victory as truth be told he rarely outpaces Lewis in qualifying and the race. I understand why they did it but don’t have to like it as a viewer or a fan.

Last point. You use the words and phrases vitriol, terrible, useless, take it up with your therapist. I did not personally attack you or your pal Debo. So do me a favor and don’t personally attack me. You have an opinion as do I.

Well said! These people are the same that complained when Ferrari ordered Barrechello aside and Massa for Alonso and belly ached about how bad Ferrari was and making a mockery of the sport... Now that Hamilton is the beneficiary, they’re willing to look the other way. Whatever, people are duplicitous.

I tuned in to see a race and saw a farce followed by the mood at a funeral. Luckily I got over it quickly when I saw the NASCAR boys try and race on a roval. Anyone watch that?

First off, apologies for the personal attack, there was no need for it. I could have responded to your post without going there.

Second, I understand your point however given that the driver’s championship isn’t mathematically locked up for Hamilton, MB rightfully feels obligated to secure the maximum available points for whichever of their drivers is in contention for the championship. Ferrari used to do it for Schumacher and countless teams have done the same in the past. This is F1. As a fan, I understood it then and I understand it now. Good and well executed strategy wins championships.

Further, for those who say the race was a snooze fest, I guess they missed part where Vettel came out ahead of Hamilton following his pit stop (with both on relatively fresh tires). What ensued was two 4-time world champions racing wheel-to-wheel for position while both are currently 1st & 2nd in the standings for the driver’s championship! If that isn’t top flight F1 racing then I give up. Hamilton’s pass on Vettel was simply brilliant, the way Hamilton drove those two corner combos was masterful in execution with Vettel trying to block! Hamilton came out on top but Vettel had more than a fighting chance. Further I guess these folks also missed Max’s incredible race and LeClerc’s solid drive. I guess for some, if Vettel doesn’t win then the entire race is a doozy.

Lastly, I don’t understand why people bring up a driver’s personality when discussing a race (especially when the driver in question didn’t exhibit any of the questionable personality traits, that he is accused of, on the day). Hamilton drove masterfully and was gracious to his teammate, who had to sacrifice a win. Why can’t it stop there? Both drivers were clearly bummed but both understand what’s at stake.