- 14 Oct 14, 18:42#421419I know what I'm going to say might ruffle a few feathers but that's what this thread is all about. After viewing Nico's lockup about a dozen times inboard, and from Lewi's car as well as the race camera angle. It would appear to me that Nico got played.
It was being lulled into a sense of tunnel vision to follow Lewis, get the tow but find himself in a position where there was no way at all to make the turn without overcooking the tires.
It's not common in a race scenario for a driver to OPT for the outside line. Normally you want the inside then push your competitor wide giving him just enough room to be legal but not enough room to make the overtake and forcing them to pull up or go wide. The same thing Lewis did to Nico in Spa where Nico wound up "proving a point" and choosing not to go wide.
Well in this situation it was not the normal way to take the corner for Lewis and not only did he block the outside line but he carried less speed but just enough to be able to make his turn while Nico being on the inside and with the momentum of the tow, he would not be able to make his turn. Lewis clearly gave himself an exaggerated a buffer to easily counter with an over/under while avoiding Nico if he had to. Regardless he would have not broken his stride while Nico would have to hand the position back if he cut the turn or mess up his tires. Or both.
I'm not saying this way "intentional" but it's a case of spacial awareness and thinking like a racer and put your opponent in a position they can't defend. Say what you will, White Men Can't Jump and Nico got played by a playa.
"I don't want to be part of a forum where everyone has differing opinions." Boom...
