1 00:00:18,323 --> 00:00:20,283 This is a season like no other. 2 00:00:22,043 --> 00:00:24,363 This is gonna be Hamilton's chance! 3 00:00:27,083 --> 00:00:30,923 There has been just so much of a cauldron of pressure. 4 00:00:33,483 --> 00:00:36,203 It's reached a level I don't think anyone expected. 5 00:00:37,683 --> 00:00:38,763 It's just been, 6 00:00:39,363 --> 00:00:40,603 you know, insane. 7 00:00:40,683 --> 00:00:44,683 Since Silverstone, it's just gone up and up and up. 8 00:00:45,803 --> 00:00:48,283 You can see it bubbling over, boiling over. 9 00:00:49,523 --> 00:00:52,483 And there's Verstappen. It's wheel to wheel! 10 00:00:53,523 --> 00:00:55,203 Max is kind of do or die. 11 00:00:55,283 --> 00:00:58,603 It's like you're either crashing or you're… or you're not going by. 12 00:01:03,843 --> 00:01:06,523 For me, the only thing which matters is victory. 13 00:01:12,163 --> 00:01:14,043 I want to become a world champion. 14 00:01:16,003 --> 00:01:18,763 It's not just about me and Toto 15 00:01:18,843 --> 00:01:19,883 or Max and Lewis. 16 00:01:22,003 --> 00:01:25,323 It's the whole team that's competing as a team. 17 00:01:26,243 --> 00:01:27,363 Going head-to-head. 18 00:01:44,203 --> 00:01:46,483 That's what you get when you don't leave space. 19 00:01:48,123 --> 00:01:49,083 Oh, guys. 20 00:01:51,963 --> 00:01:53,043 Fucking hell. 21 00:01:53,843 --> 00:01:55,803 Switch off the engine, please, Lewis. 22 00:01:57,803 --> 00:02:00,923 {\an8}I think he pushes it to the limit and probably beyond. 23 00:02:02,083 --> 00:02:03,843 I like to think that I fight hard and fair. 24 00:02:03,923 --> 00:02:06,803 I have a track record of fighting hard and fair. 25 00:02:06,883 --> 00:02:08,923 I don't have a track record of crashing with people. 26 00:02:09,003 --> 00:02:11,163 They're gonna be talking about this 27 00:02:11,243 --> 00:02:13,443 for a long, long time to come. 28 00:02:13,523 --> 00:02:17,243 Two teams that aren't exactly best of friends. 29 00:02:20,403 --> 00:02:22,243 He… he doesn't leave me the space. 30 00:02:23,523 --> 00:02:26,963 Neither driver wanted to concede and the end result was what we saw. 31 00:02:27,043 --> 00:02:29,803 How do they avoid contact going forward? 32 00:02:31,443 --> 00:02:34,603 We try and make sure he's ahead on the circuit. That's the easiest way. 33 00:02:37,123 --> 00:02:39,123 {\an8} 34 00:02:40,563 --> 00:02:42,643 {\an8}Max was behind all the way through the corner, 35 00:02:42,723 --> 00:02:46,843 had no chance of making it, launched the car over the curb into Lewis. 36 00:02:46,923 --> 00:02:48,483 The tire fell on his head. 37 00:02:53,163 --> 00:02:55,923 Max has posted though, on social, that he was squeezed. 38 00:02:56,003 --> 00:02:58,163 -I'm not interested. -I'm just saying-- 39 00:02:58,243 --> 00:03:02,163 I'm not interested in any social media posts. Irrelevant. 40 00:03:02,243 --> 00:03:04,323 I think Monza was an ugly accident, 41 00:03:04,403 --> 00:03:06,763 because you could see the tire marks on the car. 42 00:03:06,843 --> 00:03:10,083 {\an8}You don't want to even continue that thought. What could have happened. 43 00:03:10,163 --> 00:03:13,643 "In the opinion of the stewards, this maneuver was attempted too late 44 00:03:13,723 --> 00:03:16,283 for the driver to have the right to racing room, 45 00:03:16,363 --> 00:03:18,483 and therefore find the driver of car 33 46 00:03:18,563 --> 00:03:20,563 was predominantly to blame for the incident." 47 00:03:23,723 --> 00:03:27,123 Max gets a three-place grid penalty in Russia. 48 00:03:27,203 --> 00:03:30,923 In the end, you have to admit you were lucky. 49 00:03:31,003 --> 00:03:35,403 Yes, if you look at the recordings, the wheel is on top of Lewis' helmet. 50 00:03:35,483 --> 00:03:38,963 Uh… So, yes, it could have ended really badly. 51 00:03:39,043 --> 00:03:43,123 Was that an act that came of desperation, you think? 52 00:03:43,203 --> 00:03:48,643 Yes, I mean, if you look at just the race, Lewis has avoided the contact. Um… 53 00:03:48,723 --> 00:03:53,003 Max knew if he didn't stay there, the race was lost, so he stayed there. 54 00:03:55,203 --> 00:03:58,763 When it was clear that Lewis would probably come out ahead, 55 00:03:59,243 --> 00:04:00,123 Max did 56 00:04:00,883 --> 00:04:01,963 what was expected. 57 00:04:02,043 --> 00:04:03,163 He just stopped him. 58 00:04:03,243 --> 00:04:04,523 Ciao. Ciao, ciao. 59 00:04:15,283 --> 00:04:17,723 The car's been back today to get everything stripped. 60 00:04:17,803 --> 00:04:19,523 -So we've got Lewis's chassis. -Yeah. 61 00:04:20,963 --> 00:04:23,203 We're expecting damage inside the structure. 62 00:04:23,283 --> 00:04:25,363 He was a lucky man. 63 00:04:25,443 --> 00:04:27,763 Oh yeah. Just watch your hands. It's so sharp. 64 00:04:27,843 --> 00:04:30,603 -Yeah. -Anyone not in favor of the halo… 65 00:04:31,123 --> 00:04:34,323 That was me, you know, four years ago. I was fighting the halo. 66 00:04:34,843 --> 00:04:37,203 And I was… Thank God I didn't win that fight. 67 00:04:37,283 --> 00:04:39,403 -Have you seen Lewis's helmet? -Yeah. 68 00:04:39,483 --> 00:04:41,443 -Is it bad or… -It's damaged. 69 00:04:41,523 --> 00:04:43,363 And you see tire marks. 70 00:04:44,363 --> 00:04:45,803 Hopefully, it reminded everybody 71 00:04:45,883 --> 00:04:48,563 this is one of the most dangerous sports that exists. 72 00:04:48,643 --> 00:04:51,203 And in a hard fight, winning in the right way 73 00:04:51,283 --> 00:04:53,963 is as important as winning. 74 00:04:54,043 --> 00:04:55,803 -Thank you. -Thanks, Chris. 75 00:04:56,643 --> 00:05:01,443 {\an8}The one thing with this season, I think, is everybody was excited about the fight. 76 00:05:02,003 --> 00:05:03,883 Everyone was excited about the challenge. 77 00:05:04,563 --> 00:05:06,443 But it is getting extreme. 78 00:05:08,803 --> 00:05:10,723 Hamilton wins in Russia. 79 00:05:12,483 --> 00:05:14,683 Get in there, Lewis! That's the 100. 80 00:05:15,443 --> 00:05:17,603 Verstappen finishes second, 81 00:05:17,683 --> 00:05:19,643 having started at the back of the grid. 82 00:05:19,723 --> 00:05:22,243 Stay calm. We will get the fuckers. 83 00:05:22,323 --> 00:05:23,923 Everyone is now ready. 84 00:05:25,083 --> 00:05:28,043 There are two trophies, two championships at stake. 85 00:05:28,683 --> 00:05:30,323 One for the individual drivers, 86 00:05:31,363 --> 00:05:33,003 and one for the teams. 87 00:05:33,083 --> 00:05:34,523 And with both within reach, 88 00:05:34,603 --> 00:05:37,283 everyone's pushing themselves to the absolute limit. 89 00:05:37,363 --> 00:05:39,803 It's a double podium for Red Bull. 90 00:05:39,883 --> 00:05:41,803 Shit, why did you give up that space? 91 00:05:42,643 --> 00:05:44,723 Shouldn't have come in, man. I told you! 92 00:05:46,003 --> 00:05:51,203 There's hardly anything separating the cars, the drivers, the teams. 93 00:05:52,883 --> 00:05:55,283 For the first time on US soil, 94 00:05:55,363 --> 00:05:58,403 Max Verstappen wins the US Grand Prix! 95 00:05:59,523 --> 00:06:02,283 Lewis Hamilton has to settle for second. 96 00:06:03,683 --> 00:06:06,443 The tension is building race after race. 97 00:06:08,203 --> 00:06:11,923 I think tactical thinking for the coming races-- 98 00:06:12,003 --> 00:06:13,963 -Do you drink? -Is it bullshit? 99 00:06:14,043 --> 00:06:15,123 Do you drink during the day? 100 00:06:15,203 --> 00:06:16,523 -No, no, no. -You do. 101 00:06:19,043 --> 00:06:21,803 Three abreast at the moment. Into turn one we go. 102 00:06:21,883 --> 00:06:24,603 Verstappen is into the lead, ahead of Hamilton. 103 00:06:24,683 --> 00:06:26,043 Come on! 104 00:06:26,123 --> 00:06:30,603 Max Verstappen wins the Mexico City Grand Prix! 105 00:06:31,763 --> 00:06:36,283 They have both had to mount the most incredible challenges. 106 00:06:37,323 --> 00:06:39,523 It's pretty exciting to be fair. 107 00:06:41,843 --> 00:06:43,683 Here goes Hamilton. 108 00:06:43,763 --> 00:06:45,843 He's trying to take the lead from Verstappen, 109 00:06:45,923 --> 00:06:47,883 but he is forced wide by Verstappen! 110 00:06:48,603 --> 00:06:49,763 Fucking asshole! 111 00:06:50,483 --> 00:06:52,923 I'm not sure we can make this to the end. 112 00:06:54,563 --> 00:06:57,123 Hamilton pulls ahead of Verstappen. 113 00:07:01,643 --> 00:07:04,723 He has gone from last all the way to first. 114 00:07:05,643 --> 00:07:07,923 Whoo! Yes! Come on, guys! 115 00:07:11,123 --> 00:07:13,523 And now there's only three races left. 116 00:07:18,443 --> 00:07:20,163 Welcome to the desert. 117 00:07:20,243 --> 00:07:21,123 We're in Qatar 118 00:07:21,203 --> 00:07:24,883 for the first of this year's brand-new circuits in the Middle East. 119 00:07:24,963 --> 00:07:26,403 Morning. 120 00:07:26,483 --> 00:07:29,443 The battle for the championships are heating up. 121 00:07:30,843 --> 00:07:33,563 Apparently it hasn't rained in this country for over a year. 122 00:07:33,643 --> 00:07:34,923 -Over a year? -Yeah. 123 00:07:36,123 --> 00:07:37,843 Ciao. Buongiorno. 124 00:07:37,923 --> 00:07:40,123 -What's "buongiorno?" Good morning? -Yeah. 125 00:07:40,203 --> 00:07:41,203 -Oh. -Or "hello." 126 00:07:41,283 --> 00:07:42,963 -I said, "Ciao. Buongiorno." -Who? 127 00:07:43,043 --> 00:07:44,003 To Mattia. 128 00:07:44,083 --> 00:07:45,803 Yes! 129 00:07:45,883 --> 00:07:47,843 Gasly! 130 00:07:49,683 --> 00:07:52,923 Qatar is a brand-new track for Formula 1. 131 00:07:53,003 --> 00:07:54,963 They're going into the unknown. 132 00:07:56,163 --> 00:07:59,083 They don't have years of data to analyze. 133 00:07:59,163 --> 00:08:01,363 It's gonna challenge every single team 134 00:08:01,443 --> 00:08:03,883 {\an8}to the absolute maximum. 135 00:08:05,883 --> 00:08:09,363 {\an8}It is difficult for the driver. You need to get up to speed very fast. 136 00:08:09,923 --> 00:08:13,643 Until we go on the race track, nobody will knowwhat is coming next. 137 00:08:14,163 --> 00:08:17,523 {\an8}That risk element is involved. Some people like this risk element. 138 00:08:17,603 --> 00:08:19,843 {\an8}And I like it. You know, it doesn't scare me. 139 00:08:21,323 --> 00:08:25,603 {\an8}It's a new track. Will it suit us? Will it suit Mercedes? We have no idea. 140 00:08:26,243 --> 00:08:27,843 How long is the main straight? 141 00:08:27,923 --> 00:08:30,883 Full throttle… I think it's 1.2K full throttle. 142 00:08:30,963 --> 00:08:32,123 -Fuck, it's long. -Yeah. 143 00:08:34,203 --> 00:08:35,723 With so much at stake, 144 00:08:35,803 --> 00:08:39,203 how will this race affect the drivers' title championship fight 145 00:08:39,283 --> 00:08:41,323 between Verstappen and Hamilton? 146 00:08:42,403 --> 00:08:43,483 But also for the teams. 147 00:08:43,563 --> 00:08:46,683 They're battling for that lucrative Constructors' Championship, 148 00:08:46,763 --> 00:08:50,403 where Mercedes currently have a narrow 11-point lead. 149 00:08:51,563 --> 00:08:52,843 With everything so tight, 150 00:08:52,923 --> 00:08:55,163 everyone's gonna be trying everything they can 151 00:08:55,243 --> 00:08:56,763 to throw their rivals off. 152 00:08:57,923 --> 00:08:59,483 The fight is very much on. 153 00:09:10,083 --> 00:09:13,963 Can you reduce press to the minimum level. 154 00:09:14,043 --> 00:09:16,443 -Yes, no problem. 155 00:09:16,523 --> 00:09:19,643 Let Christian do all the press work. He enjoys that. 156 00:09:26,563 --> 00:09:28,003 - Bonjour. -Bonjour. 157 00:09:28,083 --> 00:09:30,923 There seems to be high tension between the drivers, 158 00:09:31,003 --> 00:09:32,483 between the team principals. 159 00:09:32,563 --> 00:09:34,683 Is it good for Formula 1 or is it a bit-- 160 00:09:34,763 --> 00:09:38,403 It's a competition, you know? It's not a… It's not a kids club. 161 00:09:38,483 --> 00:09:40,483 And, you know, we operate in different ways. 162 00:09:40,563 --> 00:09:42,843 Toto will shout and scream at the camera. 163 00:09:42,923 --> 00:09:44,283 Maybe I'm a little bit more, um… 164 00:09:45,563 --> 00:09:46,403 calm. 165 00:09:49,443 --> 00:09:51,883 Christian is a bit like a Jack Russell Terrier 166 00:09:51,963 --> 00:09:53,763 who likes to snap at your heels. 167 00:09:54,283 --> 00:09:56,843 It is expected that every team principal 168 00:09:56,923 --> 00:09:59,963 is gonna fight for the benefit of his own team. 169 00:10:00,483 --> 00:10:01,683 But whining 170 00:10:02,723 --> 00:10:05,923 in the press is something that I have seen on a new level this year. 171 00:10:08,283 --> 00:10:10,643 For the first time, you've seen him under pressure. 172 00:10:10,723 --> 00:10:13,403 He maybe feels that I antagonize him a bit, 173 00:10:13,483 --> 00:10:15,003 but that's part of the sport. 174 00:10:17,563 --> 00:10:20,443 -With whom am I in the conference? -Christian. 175 00:10:20,523 --> 00:10:22,803 Oh, that's fun. Huh! 176 00:10:22,883 --> 00:10:25,803 -I'll be watching that one. -Oh, that's fun. 177 00:10:27,563 --> 00:10:30,683 Do you reckon I should go for a toasting or go gentle? 178 00:10:30,763 --> 00:10:32,323 Let him crumble. 179 00:10:32,403 --> 00:10:33,723 I could have him in a fight. 180 00:10:34,243 --> 00:10:36,643 -Oh yeah. -I might be shorter, but I'm… 181 00:10:37,203 --> 00:10:39,563 -A bit more nippity. -Exactly. 182 00:10:42,083 --> 00:10:44,323 {\an8}I can completely understand Christian. 183 00:10:44,403 --> 00:10:47,483 {\an8}You know, he's watched Toto winning for so many years. 184 00:10:48,163 --> 00:10:52,243 It's clear that that causes a certain resentment, and… 185 00:10:53,363 --> 00:10:54,443 that's competition. 186 00:10:54,523 --> 00:10:56,683 You know, it can get tough. It can get ugly. 187 00:10:58,643 --> 00:11:00,243 Right. Showtime. 188 00:11:03,163 --> 00:11:04,723 Where's the circus show? 189 00:11:05,243 --> 00:11:07,723 -Where is the circus show? -At the end. 190 00:11:09,563 --> 00:11:12,523 -This is making all their weekend. -I know. 191 00:11:13,563 --> 00:11:15,123 It's like a ring walk. 192 00:11:16,163 --> 00:11:19,403 -What, sorry? Yeah. -It's like a ring walk, like boxers. 193 00:11:21,163 --> 00:11:23,163 No scratching or biting, all right? 194 00:11:23,683 --> 00:11:24,523 Have fun! 195 00:11:31,403 --> 00:11:32,243 Okay. 196 00:11:39,683 --> 00:11:42,123 -Good afternoon. -Good afternoon. 197 00:11:44,803 --> 00:11:46,763 Welcome to the Friday press conference 198 00:11:46,843 --> 00:11:51,323 ahead of the 2021 FIA Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix. 199 00:11:52,523 --> 00:11:56,443 As you can see, we're joined by Toto Wolff and Christian Horner. 200 00:11:56,523 --> 00:11:59,523 How would you describe relations at the moment 201 00:11:59,603 --> 00:12:02,123 between Red Bull and, uh, Mercedes? 202 00:12:02,203 --> 00:12:06,763 Would you say there's still mutual respect as you fight these last few rounds? 203 00:12:12,643 --> 00:12:13,883 Who'd like to start? 204 00:12:16,763 --> 00:12:17,843 Christian, please. 205 00:12:19,323 --> 00:12:20,923 There is no relationship. 206 00:12:22,883 --> 00:12:25,243 I don't need to kiss his arse or anything like that. 207 00:12:25,323 --> 00:12:26,723 You know, I think that would be 208 00:12:27,643 --> 00:12:31,363 dishonest in… in… in many respects, to fake a facade, 209 00:12:31,443 --> 00:12:34,523 when, you know, you're… you're competing against each other. 210 00:12:35,403 --> 00:12:38,883 We're fighting for the World Championship and the Constructors' Championship, 211 00:12:39,403 --> 00:12:41,963 and, uh, we're gonna push to the maximum. 212 00:12:42,043 --> 00:12:43,123 We've worked hard. 213 00:12:44,283 --> 00:12:45,123 Toto? 214 00:12:46,123 --> 00:12:47,563 It's clear that this is tough. 215 00:12:47,643 --> 00:12:51,283 It's the World Championship of the highest category in motor racing. 216 00:12:51,803 --> 00:12:57,403 Um, and what started as Olympic boxing went to pro boxing, and is now MMA. 217 00:12:57,923 --> 00:13:00,083 We are in the ring there 218 00:13:00,803 --> 00:13:02,323 and gloves are off. 219 00:13:07,763 --> 00:13:10,723 - Some good lines that you got in. -Yeah, good. 220 00:13:12,443 --> 00:13:14,243 What's his thing with my ass? 221 00:13:14,883 --> 00:13:16,243 I mean, my ass! 222 00:13:19,443 --> 00:13:22,203 Formula 1, it's a big sporting fight. 223 00:13:22,283 --> 00:13:25,283 {\an8}Everyone is trying to have a tactical advantage. 224 00:13:27,083 --> 00:13:30,923 So you… you try to use psychological pressure 225 00:13:31,003 --> 00:13:33,003 in order to… to… to win this fight. 226 00:13:34,763 --> 00:13:38,083 The whole press conference is so stupid. 227 00:13:38,163 --> 00:13:39,763 The stuff he says, right? 228 00:13:41,003 --> 00:13:45,523 Let them talk into emptiness. He's gonna talk, talk, talk. 229 00:13:45,603 --> 00:13:46,963 Yeah. Talk, talk, talk. 230 00:13:50,163 --> 00:13:53,723 Sport is brutal. You need to be ruthless, competitive. 231 00:13:53,803 --> 00:13:57,843 But I don't believe that to be successful you need to be an asshole. 232 00:14:01,643 --> 00:14:04,123 The championship battle is raging as much off the track 233 00:14:04,203 --> 00:14:06,203 as it is on the track this year. 234 00:14:06,283 --> 00:14:11,083 It's starting to become more of what can be fought for and won in the shadows. 235 00:14:11,803 --> 00:14:14,363 Sometimes, the best tool you have 236 00:14:15,083 --> 00:14:17,803 is to protest your rival to the governing body. 237 00:14:24,963 --> 00:14:27,403 Is your suspicion that the Mercedes rear wing 238 00:14:27,483 --> 00:14:29,603 is somehow dumping drag? 239 00:14:30,203 --> 00:14:31,043 Yes. 240 00:14:33,523 --> 00:14:37,123 Are they testing my car? They said that they'd pull my car in. 241 00:14:37,203 --> 00:14:38,523 They'll do normal checks. 242 00:14:38,603 --> 00:14:42,843 Then there's another check that Red Bull have sort of invented with the FIA. 243 00:14:42,923 --> 00:14:45,443 -When? Today? -Uh… a couple of days ago. 244 00:14:45,523 --> 00:14:47,123 It's not a regulatory check. 245 00:14:47,803 --> 00:14:49,683 -What? -So it's not… 246 00:14:50,243 --> 00:14:52,283 -Well-- -And we let them do that test? 247 00:14:52,363 --> 00:14:53,603 That's fucking bullshit. 248 00:14:53,683 --> 00:14:56,243 -No, we will let them do it-- -Why? 249 00:14:56,323 --> 00:14:58,083 There's nothing wrong with the wing. 250 00:14:59,243 --> 00:15:02,563 Teams are protesting anything and everything. 251 00:15:02,643 --> 00:15:06,243 It's driving standards, it's the cars, the wings. 252 00:15:06,323 --> 00:15:08,603 They're just throwing everything at each other 253 00:15:08,683 --> 00:15:10,963 to try and gain some sort of advantage. 254 00:15:11,603 --> 00:15:15,323 That's bullshit that they can do a test that we've not even tested for. 255 00:15:15,403 --> 00:15:16,683 They're allowed to do it. 256 00:15:16,763 --> 00:15:20,363 The thing is, the last few races, the gap we've had, that's car performance. 257 00:15:20,443 --> 00:15:21,363 -Not-- -Yeah. 258 00:15:21,443 --> 00:15:25,003 -Here, we're the same on the-- -I've done a few good laps too. 259 00:15:25,083 --> 00:15:26,883 -I know you have. 260 00:15:26,963 --> 00:15:28,803 -Never gives me credit. -I do. 261 00:15:28,883 --> 00:15:31,643 -"That's all car performance." -No, I think… 262 00:15:31,723 --> 00:15:33,803 You don't have to win your protest, 263 00:15:33,883 --> 00:15:38,763 but by getting their cars torn to pieces, investigated, 264 00:15:39,283 --> 00:15:42,563 your hope is that you put them under pressure. 265 00:15:49,123 --> 00:15:51,923 Brazil was just epic in so many… 266 00:15:52,003 --> 00:15:53,643 Now there's all the cameras coming. 267 00:15:53,723 --> 00:15:57,523 And just the response has been just… incredible. 268 00:15:57,603 --> 00:15:59,403 You… Sorry, guys… Are you guys… 269 00:16:05,323 --> 00:16:07,723 Lewis, he's under constant scrutiny. 270 00:16:08,243 --> 00:16:11,363 I think lot of people are waiting for that moment when he trips up. 271 00:16:12,123 --> 00:16:13,563 -Oh, shit! 272 00:16:13,643 --> 00:16:15,483 -Are you okay? -Thank you. 273 00:16:15,563 --> 00:16:17,803 -You all right? Yeah? -Yeah. 274 00:16:18,683 --> 00:16:21,883 Can't imagine what it's like to constantly have a camera in your face. 275 00:16:21,963 --> 00:16:24,483 I feel like there's a time and a place for cameras. 276 00:16:25,083 --> 00:16:29,843 Give me a fucking second to answer these and I'll pose for some shots. 277 00:16:31,683 --> 00:16:35,563 There's always been press focus and press attention on Max, 278 00:16:35,643 --> 00:16:40,763 but I don't think it's as intrusive or constant. 279 00:16:40,843 --> 00:16:43,003 -Like that? -Yeah. 280 00:16:43,923 --> 00:16:45,003 Or, like, tighter? 281 00:16:45,603 --> 00:16:50,363 He's still the same guy that turned up at the team as a 16-year-old. 282 00:16:51,163 --> 00:16:53,443 -Back straight, like that? -Yeah. 283 00:16:55,243 --> 00:16:58,123 That looks weird, man. What are you thinking of? 284 00:17:00,603 --> 00:17:02,243 This does look a bit weird. 285 00:17:06,683 --> 00:17:10,123 It's time for qualifying under the lights here in Qatar. 286 00:17:10,203 --> 00:17:13,043 The battle for the two championships ramping up, 287 00:17:13,123 --> 00:17:15,763 and a crucial qualifying session ahead 288 00:17:15,843 --> 00:17:18,083 as Mercedes battle Red Bull. 289 00:17:23,843 --> 00:17:25,563 -Happy? -Yeah. 290 00:17:25,643 --> 00:17:27,843 I think that downforce is gonna work for you. 291 00:17:29,203 --> 00:17:30,363 -Have fun. -Yep. 292 00:17:38,963 --> 00:17:41,083 -Radio check. 293 00:17:41,723 --> 00:17:43,323 Radio's loud and clear, Lewis. 294 00:17:46,003 --> 00:17:48,283 Green light then at the end of the pit lane. 295 00:17:49,523 --> 00:17:51,843 The main contenders are getting ready. 296 00:18:14,603 --> 00:18:18,403 Hamilton will be the first to start his flying lap. 297 00:18:22,003 --> 00:18:24,603 Hamilton absolutely flying on this lap. 298 00:18:28,403 --> 00:18:31,523 Only three poles during the course of this season, 299 00:18:31,603 --> 00:18:34,203 but have Mercedes got the advantage tonight? 300 00:18:35,083 --> 00:18:39,483 It is a 1:20.8 for Lewis Hamilton. 301 00:18:40,523 --> 00:18:43,243 Okay, Lewis, let's just see where the others come in. 302 00:18:44,443 --> 00:18:48,203 Verstappen has to find half a second on his final flying lap. 303 00:18:49,083 --> 00:18:53,363 {\an8}Look out for Gasly ahead. He's just about to come past the pit wall. 304 00:18:56,843 --> 00:18:58,523 Okay, Pierre, Max behind you. 305 00:18:59,643 --> 00:19:00,483 {\an8}Okay. 306 00:19:05,723 --> 00:19:09,003 -Oh! -Gasly has got a puncture! 307 00:19:11,163 --> 00:19:12,643 I lost the tire. 308 00:19:14,963 --> 00:19:17,243 Stop by the pit exit. Stop by the pit exit. 309 00:19:17,323 --> 00:19:19,163 I don't know if it's safe to go there. 310 00:19:19,763 --> 00:19:22,883 Okay, just stop on the right-hand side. Stop on the right. 311 00:19:24,163 --> 00:19:27,723 Where does he go here? Gasly has had to stop on the circuit. 312 00:19:27,803 --> 00:19:30,883 It could be very dangerous for the other drivers still on track. 313 00:19:33,403 --> 00:19:37,403 {\an8}Uh, so the yellow flag Gasly caused on the pit straight, 314 00:19:37,483 --> 00:19:40,163 uh, I think that's made some people abort their laps. 315 00:19:42,323 --> 00:19:44,923 Motorsport operates on the basis of flags. 316 00:19:45,483 --> 00:19:50,443 A double-waved yellow means there is a… a pretty desperate potential danger ahead. 317 00:19:51,363 --> 00:19:54,043 And in motor racing terms, there is no excuse. 318 00:19:54,883 --> 00:19:59,163 The double-waved yellow means slow down and be prepared to stop. 319 00:20:01,403 --> 00:20:04,003 {\an8}Verstappen doesn't seem to be slowing down here. 320 00:20:04,083 --> 00:20:07,523 {\an8}Foot to the floor still, trying to beat Hamilton's time. 321 00:20:17,723 --> 00:20:19,603 Verstappen across the line. 322 00:20:19,683 --> 00:20:21,923 It's second place for the Red Bull driver. 323 00:20:24,683 --> 00:20:27,443 That's a good effort. That's, uh, P2. Front row. 324 00:20:28,043 --> 00:20:29,043 Oh, I tried. 325 00:20:29,963 --> 00:20:31,803 Well done, Max. That's a good effort. 326 00:20:32,883 --> 00:20:34,083 That's P1, mate. 327 00:20:34,603 --> 00:20:37,323 Four and a half tenths to Verstappen P2. 328 00:20:38,243 --> 00:20:39,363 Yes! Let's go! 329 00:20:39,883 --> 00:20:40,843 Great job, guys. 330 00:20:50,883 --> 00:20:53,723 That was a double yellow there. Did Max improve pace? 331 00:20:54,323 --> 00:20:55,523 Interesting. 332 00:20:55,603 --> 00:20:56,563 Ron? 333 00:20:58,483 --> 00:20:59,603 Have you seen he's… 334 00:21:01,563 --> 00:21:04,563 Have you seen he's improved his sector… last sector on double yellow? 335 00:21:04,643 --> 00:21:06,563 Yeah. I've sent a note. 336 00:21:10,483 --> 00:21:14,203 Did Max get a clean lap in at the end? He had to back off the yellow flag. 337 00:21:14,723 --> 00:21:16,323 No, there was no yellow flag there, no. 338 00:21:18,203 --> 00:21:20,043 Is that a yellow or is that a white? 339 00:21:25,723 --> 00:21:27,203 Shit! Double yellow. 340 00:21:28,003 --> 00:21:30,403 It's not that easy to see that yellow flag, but still. 341 00:21:31,883 --> 00:21:33,163 Is that a penalty then? 342 00:21:33,243 --> 00:21:35,163 The thing is it wasn't on the system. 343 00:21:35,683 --> 00:21:37,723 Doesn't matter, there's two yellow flags out. 344 00:21:38,323 --> 00:21:42,083 Yeah, you say that, but they'll want Max on the front row, so… 345 00:21:42,883 --> 00:21:46,243 You can't contest a double yellow fucking flag. Come on. 346 00:21:46,323 --> 00:21:48,843 I know. Wait and see. 347 00:21:48,923 --> 00:21:50,523 -Wait and see what happens. -Yeah. 348 00:21:57,603 --> 00:21:59,643 Max Verstappen is under investigation 349 00:21:59,723 --> 00:22:02,563 and could receive a penalty if the stewards believe… 350 00:22:02,643 --> 00:22:06,643 …possible double yellow flag violation in qualifying yesterday. 351 00:22:08,283 --> 00:22:09,483 -G'day. -Hello. 352 00:22:09,563 --> 00:22:10,483 Any news? 353 00:22:10,563 --> 00:22:12,763 Not… not as yet. I'm going to have a bite to eat. 354 00:22:12,843 --> 00:22:14,803 Is that good news or bad news, or…? 355 00:22:14,883 --> 00:22:18,443 I don't know. I think they're all still writing and deliberating. 356 00:22:18,963 --> 00:22:22,003 -Were you in the hearing? -No, I don't attend any hearings. 357 00:22:22,643 --> 00:22:25,483 I've only ever… I've only ever attended right of reviews. 358 00:22:25,563 --> 00:22:27,723 So it sounds like a bit of a fuck-up, huh? 359 00:22:29,403 --> 00:22:32,243 -See what they come up with. -Yeah, yeah. Okay. 360 00:22:35,483 --> 00:22:36,763 My role's multifaceted. 361 00:22:36,843 --> 00:22:43,363 {\an8}It goes from friend, to, uh, umpire, to policeman, to safety officer. 362 00:22:43,963 --> 00:22:48,123 If teams see something that, uh, may result in a penalty, 363 00:22:48,203 --> 00:22:49,843 they bring that to my attention. 364 00:22:53,283 --> 00:22:54,203 Oh my God. 365 00:22:55,083 --> 00:22:56,763 The FIA have just announced 366 00:22:56,843 --> 00:23:00,003 Max Verstappen will have to drop five places on the starting grid. 367 00:23:00,083 --> 00:23:03,243 Because of that infraction yesterday in qualifying. 368 00:23:04,123 --> 00:23:06,123 -Five places. 369 00:23:06,203 --> 00:23:08,403 -Flipping heck. 370 00:23:09,203 --> 00:23:10,563 What they saying for Max? 371 00:23:10,643 --> 00:23:12,203 It says, I think, five places. 372 00:23:12,283 --> 00:23:15,923 You're fucking joking? That is fucking ridiculous. 373 00:23:16,003 --> 00:23:18,803 -And it's their fuck-up. -It's their fuck-up. 374 00:23:19,723 --> 00:23:24,243 This outcome could, you know, dictate the outcome certainly of this race 375 00:23:24,323 --> 00:23:29,403 and therefore suddenly we go from having a strong chance at the World Championship 376 00:23:29,483 --> 00:23:31,763 to being odds against rather than odds on. 377 00:23:36,003 --> 00:23:38,523 Welcome along to the Losail International Circuit. 378 00:23:38,603 --> 00:23:42,203 It's the first-ever World Championship Qatar Grand Prix. 379 00:23:43,403 --> 00:23:46,283 This race could be key in Red Bull and Mercedes' chances 380 00:23:46,363 --> 00:23:48,363 of winning both championships. 381 00:23:50,803 --> 00:23:54,523 You know, we're gonna throw everything at it, and, uh, we never give up. 382 00:23:56,283 --> 00:24:00,003 Mercedes are 11 points ahead in the Constructors' Championship. 383 00:24:00,083 --> 00:24:04,683 After that grid penalty, Max is starting the race way back in seventh. 384 00:24:04,763 --> 00:24:08,043 So if Bottas and Hamilton can put in good performances, 385 00:24:08,843 --> 00:24:12,083 Mercedes could put one hand on that constructors' title. 386 00:24:15,643 --> 00:24:18,323 It definitely takes two drivers to win the constructors', 387 00:24:18,403 --> 00:24:22,403 {\an8}and some people might think, "Okay, he's leaving. He doesn't care," 388 00:24:22,483 --> 00:24:24,163 {\an8}but actually I… I do, 389 00:24:24,243 --> 00:24:27,803 and, uh, I'm doing everything I can to make that happen. 390 00:24:36,563 --> 00:24:38,123 {\an8} 391 00:24:51,203 --> 00:24:53,603 It's lights out and away we go, 392 00:24:53,683 --> 00:24:55,443 and it's a good start for Hamilton. 393 00:25:00,843 --> 00:25:03,643 {\an8}Verstappen on the inside has made a brilliant start, 394 00:25:03,723 --> 00:25:07,243 {\an8}but then goes off the track and Fernando Alonso closes the door. 395 00:25:10,123 --> 00:25:12,083 {\an8} Eleventh is Valtteri Bottas. 396 00:25:12,163 --> 00:25:14,083 He's lost five places at the start. 397 00:25:14,163 --> 00:25:16,083 Horrible first lap for Bottas. 398 00:25:18,603 --> 00:25:20,963 What happened with Valtteri at the start? 399 00:25:21,563 --> 00:25:23,323 Come on, Valtteri, get these cars. 400 00:25:23,843 --> 00:25:24,803 Yep, I am. 401 00:25:29,163 --> 00:25:30,523 DRS now enabled. 402 00:25:31,403 --> 00:25:32,243 Yeah. 403 00:25:33,523 --> 00:25:37,603 Here comes Verstappen. He breezes past the AlphaTauri of Gasly. 404 00:25:43,003 --> 00:25:45,563 Hamilton will start to push a bit more now. 405 00:25:47,963 --> 00:25:49,763 {\an8}Gap to Alonso, 4.1. 406 00:25:50,443 --> 00:25:51,963 {\an8}Verstappen right behind him. 407 00:25:56,323 --> 00:25:59,723 Max Verstappen has gone from fourth to second. 408 00:25:59,803 --> 00:26:03,003 It's Hamilton who leads, and it's four seconds the gap. 409 00:26:07,043 --> 00:26:11,523 Verstappen now the car behind. 4.4. So we need to at least maintain this gap. 410 00:26:12,803 --> 00:26:13,803 Understood. 411 00:26:14,443 --> 00:26:15,323 Where's Valtteri? 412 00:26:16,083 --> 00:26:19,603 Bottas is in fourth, but he's really struggling on these tires. 413 00:26:20,803 --> 00:26:23,803 Check for punctures. Not sure. It feels a bit weird. 414 00:26:28,403 --> 00:26:29,483 I have a puncture. 415 00:26:30,323 --> 00:26:34,283 Bottas is in the gravel! That's not what Mercedes want at all. 416 00:26:34,363 --> 00:26:37,363 Every point counts in the constructors' title fight. 417 00:26:40,203 --> 00:26:41,043 Shit! 418 00:26:42,283 --> 00:26:46,003 {\an8} Bottas is in big trouble. There's sparks flying everywhere. 419 00:26:46,683 --> 00:26:47,843 Box. Box, box. 420 00:26:47,923 --> 00:26:49,803 We'll retire the car. Cool the car. 421 00:26:51,163 --> 00:26:54,403 Valtteri Bottas is retiring from this race. 422 00:26:56,363 --> 00:26:59,483 Yep. Normal day for me in the office. 423 00:27:00,523 --> 00:27:01,643 Thanks, guys, anyway. 424 00:27:03,083 --> 00:27:06,003 -It's a massive loss in the constructors'. -Yep. 425 00:27:07,403 --> 00:27:11,963 Lewis Hamilton first, Max Verstappen second, Pérez in fourth, 426 00:27:12,043 --> 00:27:13,523 and all of a sudden, 427 00:27:13,603 --> 00:27:17,163 Red Bull have turned up the heat in the Constructors' Championship. 428 00:27:18,603 --> 00:27:19,963 {\an8}Is this pace okay? 429 00:27:20,723 --> 00:27:22,083 Yeah, this pace is good. 430 00:27:25,723 --> 00:27:27,723 Lewis Hamilton across the line 431 00:27:27,803 --> 00:27:30,163 and wins the first-ever Qatar Grand Prix. 432 00:27:30,843 --> 00:27:32,323 Yes! Come on! 433 00:27:33,683 --> 00:27:35,963 Max Verstappen started seventh, 434 00:27:36,043 --> 00:27:38,323 but he comes across the line to finish second. 435 00:27:39,123 --> 00:27:42,563 Well done, mate. That was damage limitation and a great recovery. 436 00:27:43,163 --> 00:27:44,283 Yeah, that was fun. 437 00:27:46,363 --> 00:27:49,403 Pérez clinches fourth. And with two races left, 438 00:27:49,483 --> 00:27:55,123 the gap between Mercedes and Red Bull has now dropped to just five points. 439 00:27:59,683 --> 00:28:01,123 So much bad luck. 440 00:28:01,203 --> 00:28:04,283 At some point, it started to feel almost like a bit of a joke. 441 00:28:04,803 --> 00:28:07,523 That's a typically hell day in the office, right? 442 00:28:07,603 --> 00:28:10,163 -Yeah. -Doesn't… doesn't get any worse. 443 00:28:14,323 --> 00:28:15,643 All good. All good. 444 00:28:35,883 --> 00:28:36,803 -Hello. -Hey. 445 00:28:36,883 --> 00:28:39,003 -How are you? Good. -Good. And you? 446 00:28:39,083 --> 00:28:40,163 Shoes on, off? 447 00:28:40,683 --> 00:28:43,403 If they are dirty, like they look, yes, off. 448 00:28:43,483 --> 00:28:46,203 -I'll take mine off also out of loyalty. 449 00:28:46,723 --> 00:28:49,643 I've great respect and admiration for Valtteri. 450 00:28:49,723 --> 00:28:52,123 It is tremendously difficult to motivate yourself 451 00:28:52,203 --> 00:28:54,683 when you know you're on your way out from the team. 452 00:28:54,763 --> 00:28:55,883 It's difficult to cope. 453 00:28:55,963 --> 00:28:57,603 Valtteri, what do you want to drink? 454 00:28:57,683 --> 00:28:59,683 The most expensive wine you have. 455 00:29:01,043 --> 00:29:03,803 -Before lunch already? -No, no. Joking. 456 00:29:03,883 --> 00:29:06,003 -Well, I think-- -Sparkling water, please. 457 00:29:06,683 --> 00:29:10,283 -Do you want some candles for candlelight? -Yeah, sure. Roses. 458 00:29:11,443 --> 00:29:12,323 Thank you. 459 00:29:12,843 --> 00:29:17,083 He has been an integral part of the team and the team's success. 460 00:29:18,323 --> 00:29:20,083 And we will miss him. 461 00:29:20,763 --> 00:29:22,563 It was such a difficult decision, to be honest. 462 00:29:22,643 --> 00:29:24,843 I wrestled with myself for a long time. 463 00:29:24,923 --> 00:29:28,203 Because, uh, your role in the team is fundamental. 464 00:29:28,843 --> 00:29:31,563 That is what… what made us win all these championships. 465 00:29:31,643 --> 00:29:33,203 Mm. Of course I know it's been 466 00:29:34,043 --> 00:29:36,683 amazing to be with Mercedes and all the results we've made, 467 00:29:36,763 --> 00:29:40,283 but at the same time also, it… it's consuming. 468 00:29:40,363 --> 00:29:42,523 Five years of trying to beat Lewis… 469 00:29:42,603 --> 00:29:44,403 …you know, it's not easy, 470 00:29:44,483 --> 00:29:47,363 but I think, for me, personally, it's… 471 00:29:48,323 --> 00:29:50,243 it's the right time for something different. 472 00:29:50,763 --> 00:29:53,403 A different challenge can be quite freeing. 473 00:29:53,483 --> 00:29:55,563 -It's actually quite sad to leave. -Yeah. 474 00:29:55,643 --> 00:29:58,363 But at the same time, I think now is the right time for me. 475 00:29:59,603 --> 00:30:01,483 I've given everything and, um… 476 00:30:03,003 --> 00:30:05,803 -And I will for the remaining races. -Yeah. 477 00:30:05,883 --> 00:30:09,603 It would mean a lot to me to kind of leave on a high. 478 00:30:10,203 --> 00:30:14,323 To win five constructors' titles together with the team 479 00:30:14,403 --> 00:30:16,323 would be a big achievement already. 480 00:30:16,403 --> 00:30:19,363 When I can't win the… win the title, I want Lewis to win it. 481 00:30:19,443 --> 00:30:22,523 So, I… I hope both of those things happen. 482 00:30:22,603 --> 00:30:25,123 It would be, for me, like, the perfect ending 483 00:30:25,203 --> 00:30:28,123 of… of this… this era of… of my career. 484 00:30:28,203 --> 00:30:31,203 Valtteri, I will be always cheering for you. 485 00:30:31,283 --> 00:30:34,963 Let's go for the constructor. This is what we want. Two races to go. 486 00:30:35,483 --> 00:30:36,403 Two times fun. 487 00:30:43,763 --> 00:30:45,363 Welcome to Jeddah 488 00:30:45,443 --> 00:30:48,963 for the first-ever Saudi Arabia Formula 1 Grand Prix. 489 00:30:49,043 --> 00:30:50,083 It's a brand-new track 490 00:30:50,163 --> 00:30:53,683 and it's the fastest street circuit of the season. 491 00:30:54,243 --> 00:30:55,123 Toto! 492 00:30:55,723 --> 00:30:57,003 You're the best, man. 493 00:30:57,523 --> 00:31:00,083 -Tell my wife! 494 00:31:02,003 --> 00:31:04,363 A huge amount at stake for teams and drivers 495 00:31:04,443 --> 00:31:07,243 in what is the penultimate race of the season. 496 00:31:08,283 --> 00:31:10,683 Vamos, Checo! -Pérez, take Lewis out. 497 00:31:10,763 --> 00:31:12,003 Max, world champion. 498 00:31:13,803 --> 00:31:14,803 Mr. McLaren? 499 00:31:14,883 --> 00:31:17,963 -You're a superstar. -He's the best, by the way. 500 00:31:18,043 --> 00:31:19,803 Uh, you're looking great this morning. 501 00:31:19,883 --> 00:31:21,163 Yeah? Thanks. 502 00:31:21,243 --> 00:31:24,203 You're looking great too. I love the outfit. 503 00:31:24,283 --> 00:31:27,283 An eight-point difference in the Drivers' Championship. 504 00:31:27,363 --> 00:31:30,763 It's a five-point difference in the Constructors' Championship. 505 00:31:30,843 --> 00:31:34,483 Both championships can be decided this weekend. 506 00:31:41,163 --> 00:31:43,883 Coming into Saudi, we've got two races to go. 507 00:31:43,963 --> 00:31:45,883 And we've got our first match point. 508 00:31:46,843 --> 00:31:49,563 We can absolutely win both championships. 509 00:31:50,203 --> 00:31:53,803 If things fall right, it could happen this weekend. 510 00:31:58,123 --> 00:32:00,723 This is exactly where we operate well. 511 00:32:02,763 --> 00:32:05,843 I love the Saudi track. It's fast, it's dangerous. 512 00:32:05,923 --> 00:32:08,963 It is a track where you have to put your balls on the dashboard. 513 00:32:15,883 --> 00:32:17,723 Welcome to what is sure to be 514 00:32:17,803 --> 00:32:20,363 a very exciting qualifying session. 515 00:32:21,083 --> 00:32:24,003 We've got to decide who's gonna get pole position. 516 00:32:25,123 --> 00:32:28,043 It's more to us than I thought it was gonna be, this track. 517 00:32:35,083 --> 00:32:38,363 {\an8}It's qualifying underway for the first time ever in Jeddah. 518 00:32:39,083 --> 00:32:42,963 Lando Norris, a 1:28.5. That puts him second fastest. 519 00:32:46,203 --> 00:32:48,803 {\an8}Nice first lap. How's the balance? 520 00:32:48,883 --> 00:32:50,083 {\an8}Balance is okay so far. 521 00:32:50,683 --> 00:32:52,403 Track is clear. You can push. 522 00:32:53,323 --> 00:32:55,003 {\an8}Here comes Carlos Sainz. 523 00:32:56,603 --> 00:32:58,363 {\an8}-Oh, he's off! 524 00:32:59,123 --> 00:33:01,283 Ai, ai, ai. Ai, ai, ai, ai, ai, ai. 525 00:33:01,363 --> 00:33:02,203 Shit. 526 00:33:02,803 --> 00:33:04,163 Heart attack! Heart attack. 527 00:33:04,843 --> 00:33:08,563 Valtteri Bottas, who's out front, deciding to go early. 528 00:33:11,563 --> 00:33:15,843 Bottas, with a 1:28.1. That's the benchmark time. 529 00:33:18,283 --> 00:33:20,003 -You all right? -I don't know. 530 00:33:20,083 --> 00:33:21,723 You got that dizziness again? 531 00:33:22,883 --> 00:33:25,683 You've been drinking okay? You're… you're hydrated? 532 00:33:26,363 --> 00:33:28,203 -Yeah. -Think it's the lights? 533 00:33:28,283 --> 00:33:29,723 Yeah, I dunno. Maybe. 534 00:33:30,723 --> 00:33:34,563 -I don't need to throw up, but-- -You just feel a bit… Yeah. 535 00:33:37,243 --> 00:33:39,083 We'll get John to have a good look. 536 00:33:40,923 --> 00:33:43,483 We've got an opportunity to win this championship, 537 00:33:43,563 --> 00:33:46,483 but Max is feeling really unwell. 538 00:33:47,883 --> 00:33:51,883 You know, particularly with where we are in the championship, it's a big concern. 539 00:33:53,123 --> 00:33:56,083 It's the final qualifying session of the day. 540 00:33:56,163 --> 00:33:58,883 Brakes are hot. Need to hurry up, guys. 541 00:34:01,843 --> 00:34:06,123 This is boiling up into a very, very good finish. 542 00:34:07,323 --> 00:34:09,963 -Next lap, pushing? - A-firm. Next lap, pushing. 543 00:34:11,803 --> 00:34:13,323 Here comes Hamilton. 544 00:34:18,123 --> 00:34:21,643 That's a rapid lap from Hamilton. Provisional pole. 545 00:34:22,643 --> 00:34:24,123 Now all eyes on Red Bull. 546 00:34:28,283 --> 00:34:31,883 The one place you don't want to feel bad is in a Formula 1 car, 547 00:34:31,963 --> 00:34:35,723 particularly on a street circuit the speed of which, you know, Saudi is. 548 00:34:40,083 --> 00:34:43,283 Track is clear ahead of you. Okay, let's go. 549 00:34:44,083 --> 00:34:48,363 What has Verstappen got in answer to Lewis Hamilton? 550 00:34:53,443 --> 00:34:55,163 Oh, did he touch the wall? 551 00:34:55,243 --> 00:34:58,083 He got perilously close to it there, Max Verstappen. 552 00:34:58,843 --> 00:35:00,843 Verstappen and Red Bull know 553 00:35:00,923 --> 00:35:03,803 how important pole would be for both championships. 554 00:35:04,443 --> 00:35:06,163 Purple sector 1. 555 00:35:06,883 --> 00:35:10,123 That's the fastest first sector time we've had so far. 556 00:35:17,923 --> 00:35:20,083 Verstappen, absolutely flying 557 00:35:20,163 --> 00:35:23,843 and can spoil the Mercedes party and ruin their one-two! 558 00:35:23,923 --> 00:35:27,083 As he hits the wall right at the final corner, 559 00:35:27,163 --> 00:35:30,563 and pole position slides out of his grasp! 560 00:35:45,803 --> 00:35:46,803 Fucking hell. 561 00:35:51,043 --> 00:35:52,363 All okay, Max? 562 00:35:52,443 --> 00:35:54,283 -Yeah. Okay, mate? 563 00:35:55,523 --> 00:35:57,683 Verstappen will have to settle for third. 564 00:35:57,763 --> 00:36:02,203 Bottas will be second on the grid, Hamilton first. A Mercedes front row. 565 00:36:02,283 --> 00:36:05,283 That could be huge for the Constructors' Championship. 566 00:36:06,323 --> 00:36:09,843 Well, that's just the most hectic Q3 we've had in a long time. 567 00:36:10,443 --> 00:36:12,923 So, yeah, P1. Valtteri, P2. 568 00:36:13,003 --> 00:36:16,643 -You had me worried for a second. Verstappen was on for a good one. 569 00:36:16,723 --> 00:36:19,363 He really was on a flier, but, uh, yeah. 570 00:36:20,123 --> 00:36:21,923 Nice job for, uh, keeping it cool. 571 00:36:27,483 --> 00:36:29,643 You think it's a good idea to have a look? 572 00:36:30,483 --> 00:36:32,123 Yes, I do, yeah. 573 00:36:32,603 --> 00:36:34,483 I think we need to check everything. 574 00:36:34,563 --> 00:36:37,203 {\an8}Maybe look at the visor 'cause I don't know about the light. 575 00:36:37,283 --> 00:36:39,603 {\an8}Maybe we go darker on the visor or… I dunno. 576 00:36:39,683 --> 00:36:41,083 {\an8}Could be. Yep. We, uh… 577 00:36:41,163 --> 00:36:43,723 Yeah, but we need to get it fully checked over. 578 00:36:45,043 --> 00:36:46,603 Brutal. Four tenths, huh? 579 00:36:48,483 --> 00:36:51,203 I mean, it would've been a proper lap. It really would. 580 00:36:52,483 --> 00:36:55,403 He'd have been, uh… He'd have been on pole. 581 00:36:56,003 --> 00:36:58,003 The question mark now, after that lap, 582 00:36:58,083 --> 00:36:59,763 is how much damage has been done. 583 00:37:00,483 --> 00:37:04,163 In the race, there's no margin for error. No room for mistakes. 584 00:37:06,563 --> 00:37:07,683 It's gonna be great. 585 00:37:12,403 --> 00:37:15,603 Welcome along to 50 laps around the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. 586 00:37:16,803 --> 00:37:18,883 This is a race under the lights 587 00:37:18,963 --> 00:37:21,803 for the first time ever here in Saudi Arabia. 588 00:37:23,763 --> 00:37:25,083 How are you doing? 589 00:37:27,043 --> 00:37:28,923 All eyes on the Mercedes drivers 590 00:37:29,003 --> 00:37:31,403 as the battle for the Constructors' Championship 591 00:37:31,483 --> 00:37:32,563 comes to a head. 592 00:37:32,643 --> 00:37:34,803 Will they be able to clinch it this weekend? 593 00:37:38,003 --> 00:37:40,723 The luck really hasn't been on my side with Mercedes. 594 00:37:41,443 --> 00:37:43,163 Maybe it just wasn't meant to be. 595 00:37:43,243 --> 00:37:46,763 My role is now helping winning the Constructors' Championship. 596 00:37:47,763 --> 00:37:51,963 And you do need two drivers for that. I'll be racing until the very end. 597 00:37:53,723 --> 00:37:57,243 {\an8}We want… Red Bull, we want our team to… to win everything. 598 00:37:58,043 --> 00:38:00,083 Hopefully, I can do something to help Max. 599 00:38:02,483 --> 00:38:05,523 You really want to be out there, battling, like, lap by lap, 600 00:38:05,603 --> 00:38:08,483 trying to overtake, maybe a bit of wheel banging. 601 00:38:08,563 --> 00:38:11,083 That, for me, feels like a… a proper battle. 602 00:38:14,003 --> 00:38:15,443 Radio check, Max. 603 00:38:15,523 --> 00:38:17,003 Yep, radio check. 604 00:38:19,403 --> 00:38:21,003 Last car approaching the grid. 605 00:38:22,683 --> 00:38:24,563 It's a Mercedes front row. 606 00:38:24,643 --> 00:38:27,763 Hamilton is on pole, Valtteri Bottas is second, 607 00:38:27,843 --> 00:38:29,723 Max Verstappen is third, 608 00:38:30,403 --> 00:38:34,363 the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc is fourth, the Pérez' Red Bull is fifth. 609 00:38:46,443 --> 00:38:48,243 It's lights out and away we go. 610 00:38:48,323 --> 00:38:51,123 Bottas gets a decent start, as does Hamilton. 611 00:38:51,203 --> 00:38:53,203 {\an8}Verstappen can't dive down the inside. 612 00:38:53,723 --> 00:38:56,403 {\an8}Hamilton takes the lead into the first corner. 613 00:39:00,923 --> 00:39:03,403 So Valtteri the car behind. Verstappen P3. 614 00:39:12,403 --> 00:39:14,963 And that's a Haas into the barriers! 615 00:39:16,843 --> 00:39:17,763 Fuck. 616 00:39:18,283 --> 00:39:21,923 -Are you okay, Mick? You okay? -Yeah, I'm okay. Ugh! 617 00:39:24,003 --> 00:39:26,683 -So safety car. Safety car. -Safety car is out. 618 00:39:26,763 --> 00:39:30,723 Everybody will slow down and bunch up behind the safety car. 619 00:39:30,803 --> 00:39:32,723 Safety car. Safety car. 620 00:39:33,483 --> 00:39:35,003 Safety car deployed, Max. 621 00:39:35,083 --> 00:39:37,443 Will anyone use this as an opportunity 622 00:39:37,523 --> 00:39:40,043 to come into the pits and stick on a fresh set of tires? 623 00:39:43,563 --> 00:39:46,483 {\an8}-So we're pitting? -A-firm. Box, box. 624 00:39:47,403 --> 00:39:50,923 Hamilton pits. From the race lead, the Mercedes is in. 625 00:39:54,403 --> 00:39:57,803 And Red Bull stay out, so Verstappen leads the Grand Prix. 626 00:39:59,043 --> 00:40:01,723 Can the safety car go faster? We're driving 100. 627 00:40:02,243 --> 00:40:04,283 Red flag, Max. Red flag. 628 00:40:05,803 --> 00:40:09,363 The marshals are waving the red flag. The race is being suspended. 629 00:40:10,563 --> 00:40:12,763 This really changes things. 630 00:40:12,843 --> 00:40:15,923 -That means we are in the lead, no? That's correct. 631 00:40:17,003 --> 00:40:18,363 Under a red flag, 632 00:40:18,443 --> 00:40:21,403 Verstappen is allowed to change to new tires anyway. 633 00:40:21,483 --> 00:40:25,643 Hamilton has given that first place away for no advantage. 634 00:40:25,723 --> 00:40:28,603 Red Bull now at the front, and with new tires. 635 00:40:29,563 --> 00:40:31,123 That's bullshit. 636 00:40:31,203 --> 00:40:33,083 There's still possibilities for us. 637 00:40:33,723 --> 00:40:36,763 The drivers will line up again to restart this race. 638 00:40:36,843 --> 00:40:40,283 This time, the order is Verstappen in pole, Hamilton second, 639 00:40:40,363 --> 00:40:41,643 and Bottas in third. 640 00:40:46,083 --> 00:40:48,323 It's lights out and away we go again. 641 00:40:48,403 --> 00:40:51,203 {\an8}Verstappen and Hamilton, neck and neck going into turn one. 642 00:40:51,283 --> 00:40:54,483 {\an8}Hamilton's got a better start and Hamilton goes into the first corner. 643 00:40:54,563 --> 00:40:56,563 Verstappen sends him to the outside. 644 00:40:56,643 --> 00:40:58,803 He's off the circuit. He's back in front! 645 00:40:59,883 --> 00:41:01,643 He cut across the whole curb. 646 00:41:01,723 --> 00:41:03,643 Roger, Lewis. Yeah. We're on it. 647 00:41:03,723 --> 00:41:05,963 The stewards are gonna have a look at that. 648 00:41:06,043 --> 00:41:08,363 Verstappen overtaking off the racetrack. 649 00:41:10,563 --> 00:41:13,403 Verstappen in the lead from Esteban Ocon, 650 00:41:13,483 --> 00:41:15,443 and then comes Lewis Hamilton. 651 00:41:16,643 --> 00:41:19,323 And there's another incident, involving George Russell. 652 00:41:19,403 --> 00:41:20,523 What the fuck? 653 00:41:22,163 --> 00:41:25,003 {\an8}And that's Sergio Pérez who's been tagged! 654 00:41:25,083 --> 00:41:26,563 {\an8} 655 00:41:34,803 --> 00:41:36,963 It's finished for Haas sadly. 656 00:41:37,043 --> 00:41:38,883 It's a fucking mess. 657 00:41:38,963 --> 00:41:40,963 Nikita Mazepin out. 658 00:41:41,563 --> 00:41:44,083 -Absolutely inevitable. Roger. 659 00:41:47,003 --> 00:41:49,643 How's the car, Checo? Can you get going? 660 00:41:49,723 --> 00:41:52,043 I can't, man. I can't release the clutch. 661 00:41:52,123 --> 00:41:54,083 Okay, stop the car. Stop the car. 662 00:41:54,603 --> 00:41:57,683 These standing starts are insanely dangerous. 663 00:42:00,563 --> 00:42:02,283 As the debris is cleared up, 664 00:42:02,363 --> 00:42:04,603 we've heard officials are gonna have another look 665 00:42:04,683 --> 00:42:06,203 at that overtake by Verstappen. 666 00:42:06,283 --> 00:42:08,683 This could change things all over again. 667 00:42:09,483 --> 00:42:10,963 -Hi, Michael. -Hi. 668 00:42:11,043 --> 00:42:13,883 I'm going to drop you back behind Hamilton 669 00:42:13,963 --> 00:42:17,163 based on what occurred at turn one, two. 670 00:42:19,163 --> 00:42:23,083 They're gonna make him start P3 behind Ocon and Hamilton. 671 00:42:23,963 --> 00:42:25,203 It's ridiculous. 672 00:42:27,963 --> 00:42:31,363 Prepare then for the third start of the evening. 673 00:42:32,003 --> 00:42:35,403 We will have Ocon in pole position, Hamilton in second, 674 00:42:35,483 --> 00:42:37,683 and Max Verstappen lining up in third. 675 00:42:38,763 --> 00:42:41,563 Have you ever known a race like this? 676 00:42:44,523 --> 00:42:48,243 And, Lewis, on the restart, you can use strat five or seven 677 00:42:48,323 --> 00:42:50,163 and overtake where appropriate. 678 00:42:55,763 --> 00:42:58,523 Lights out and away we go! 679 00:43:00,443 --> 00:43:02,803 {\an8}Ocon ahead of Hamilton, but not by much. 680 00:43:04,763 --> 00:43:08,443 Verstappen throws one to the inside. Hamilton and Ocon touch! 681 00:43:14,243 --> 00:43:16,363 Verstappen takes the lead! 682 00:43:18,763 --> 00:43:20,443 Check my right wheel. 683 00:43:20,523 --> 00:43:23,363 All okay for the moment, Max. All okay. 684 00:43:25,443 --> 00:43:28,803 {\an8}Further back, Tsunoda approaching Sebastian Vettel. 685 00:43:30,923 --> 00:43:32,083 {\an8}Overtake available. 686 00:43:32,603 --> 00:43:34,723 Tsunoda round the outside. 687 00:43:35,243 --> 00:43:36,723 Fucking cunt! He… 688 00:43:36,803 --> 00:43:39,283 -Vettel spins out. 689 00:43:42,563 --> 00:43:43,843 Oh, we're fucked. 690 00:43:49,563 --> 00:43:51,803 {\an8} The two Ferraris have gone past. 691 00:43:51,883 --> 00:43:53,883 {\an8} And now they're fighting each other.  692 00:43:54,883 --> 00:43:56,723 Come on, Charles, don't do this. 693 00:43:57,763 --> 00:43:59,323 Looked pretty feisty. 694 00:44:03,443 --> 00:44:05,563 Down the main straight we come. 695 00:44:07,363 --> 00:44:09,963 Lewis Hamilton pulls out to the left, gets past Ocon. 696 00:44:10,043 --> 00:44:11,563 He had the pace. That was easy. 697 00:44:12,363 --> 00:44:16,083 Now the chase begins. Verstappen in the lead, Hamilton second. 698 00:44:16,603 --> 00:44:17,963 Gap at 1.4. 699 00:44:19,123 --> 00:44:22,803 Lewis Hamilton is gaining, and he is gaining on Max Verstappen. 700 00:44:23,483 --> 00:44:25,563 Lewis, push and overtake. 701 00:44:25,643 --> 00:44:27,083 Just be careful. 702 00:44:28,483 --> 00:44:30,043 He's going for the move. 703 00:44:30,603 --> 00:44:32,003 They go wheel to wheel! 704 00:44:33,483 --> 00:44:36,083 They almost collided once again! 705 00:44:37,003 --> 00:44:39,163 And Verstappen's off track again! 706 00:44:39,243 --> 00:44:40,643 Hamilton avoids the collision. 707 00:44:41,443 --> 00:44:43,803 Max doesn't like to yield, does he? 708 00:44:43,883 --> 00:44:45,883 Verstappen keeps the lead of the race. 709 00:44:46,643 --> 00:44:48,323 Michael. This is Toto, Michael. 710 00:44:49,123 --> 00:44:50,963 Toto, just give me a second. 711 00:44:52,283 --> 00:44:53,883 That guy is fucking crazy. 712 00:44:54,443 --> 00:44:56,483 Yeah, copy that, Lewis. We're on it. 713 00:44:56,563 --> 00:45:00,083 I'm going to ask Max to give that position up. 714 00:45:00,603 --> 00:45:02,643 We felt we were pushed off there. 715 00:45:06,883 --> 00:45:09,803 {\an8}Max, let's give the position back to Hamilton. 716 00:45:11,243 --> 00:45:13,043 Do that strategically. 717 00:45:28,083 --> 00:45:29,763 No! Unbelievable! 718 00:45:29,843 --> 00:45:32,043 -Fuck! Fuck! 719 00:45:32,123 --> 00:45:34,443 -Oh my God! -Come on! 720 00:45:35,163 --> 00:45:36,843 He just brake tested me. 721 00:45:37,603 --> 00:45:39,963 I've just hit him, man. My wing's broken. 722 00:45:40,843 --> 00:45:43,603 It looks as though Verstappen got on the brakes. 723 00:45:43,683 --> 00:45:45,363 I didn't know what was going on. 724 00:45:50,163 --> 00:45:53,483 Verstappen continues to lead this race, 725 00:45:53,563 --> 00:45:58,243 but that incident is under investigation by the stewards. 726 00:45:59,283 --> 00:46:01,923 Race control have instructed them to give the place back. 727 00:46:02,763 --> 00:46:04,363 Yeah, understood. 728 00:46:05,243 --> 00:46:09,003 Lap 43, Hamilton now leads from Max Verstappen! 729 00:46:19,363 --> 00:46:22,043 Further back, Valtteri Bottas is also pushing. 730 00:46:27,763 --> 00:46:32,123 Bottas to the outside of Ricciardo into turn one, and into fourth place. 731 00:46:32,203 --> 00:46:34,083 Next, Ocon. Ahead is Ocon. 732 00:46:37,203 --> 00:46:40,763 {\an8}Okay, mate, let's keep that pace up. Bottas, 1.6 behind. 733 00:46:50,843 --> 00:46:52,843 But this race isn't over. 734 00:46:53,683 --> 00:46:55,883 {\an8}You got one more lap. Don't back off. 735 00:46:57,483 --> 00:46:59,443 If Bottas can beat Ocon to third, 736 00:46:59,523 --> 00:47:03,083 the Constructors' Championship could be as good as Mercedes'. 737 00:47:03,603 --> 00:47:06,003 It all comes down to this last half a lap. 738 00:47:08,083 --> 00:47:10,483 Esteban Ocon trying to hold on for a podium. 739 00:47:10,563 --> 00:47:12,683 Bottas is trying to snatch it off him. 740 00:47:14,203 --> 00:47:15,843 Come on, Valtteri, you got this. 741 00:47:16,363 --> 00:47:19,283 Out of the final corner, towards the checkered flag. 742 00:47:20,443 --> 00:47:25,363 Racing to the line. Bottas has got Ocon right at the line! 743 00:47:26,283 --> 00:47:28,563 -No! For fuck's sake. -Sorry, mate. 744 00:47:31,203 --> 00:47:34,403 Yeah! We got it! Ha! 745 00:47:39,163 --> 00:47:40,363 Hard luck with that. 746 00:47:41,043 --> 00:47:42,363 It is what it is, mate. 747 00:47:42,443 --> 00:47:44,043 I tried at least. 748 00:47:46,603 --> 00:47:48,003 Get in there, Lewis. 749 00:47:48,083 --> 00:47:51,123 That has got to be the craziest race I remember. 750 00:47:51,643 --> 00:47:53,083 That's more like it. Come on. 751 00:47:53,163 --> 00:47:57,483 A truly dramatic race, and the result for Mercedes 752 00:47:57,563 --> 00:48:01,603 means they have one hand on the Constructors' Championship trophy 753 00:48:01,683 --> 00:48:03,803 for a record eighth time in a row. 754 00:48:10,963 --> 00:48:12,123 He did his best, huh. 755 00:48:12,203 --> 00:48:15,123 He did everything that was possible, but then he let him through, 756 00:48:15,203 --> 00:48:16,843 then he drives in the back of him. 757 00:48:16,923 --> 00:48:18,243 Well, we're gonna a go at that, 758 00:48:18,323 --> 00:48:21,003 because, you know, Max is under investigation for it, 759 00:48:21,083 --> 00:48:22,523 but it's fucking Hamilton that-- 760 00:48:22,603 --> 00:48:24,443 -He lifted off to let him pass. -Yeah. 761 00:48:28,483 --> 00:48:31,603 We've won eight consecutive World Championships. 762 00:48:31,683 --> 00:48:33,963 That wasn't done in any other sport. 763 00:48:36,803 --> 00:48:39,083 We started the season very much on the back foot, 764 00:48:39,163 --> 00:48:41,883 but we managed to crawl back. 765 00:48:41,963 --> 00:48:44,523 What the team has achieved makes me incredibly proud. 766 00:48:47,723 --> 00:48:50,123 What me and Lewis have been able to achieve as teammates 767 00:48:50,203 --> 00:48:53,043 I think could be best team in the history of Formula 1 maybe, 768 00:48:53,123 --> 00:48:54,803 so, um, it's pretty special. 769 00:48:57,083 --> 00:49:00,483 The team are not there to win a championship for one person, 770 00:49:00,563 --> 00:49:02,363 but to win the championship as a whole. 771 00:49:03,123 --> 00:49:05,403 Valtteri has just been a great teammate. 772 00:49:06,603 --> 00:49:09,003 You know, it's been a privilege to work with someone like that. 773 00:49:11,043 --> 00:49:15,043 There's only one race left and the drivers' title is all to play for. 774 00:49:15,123 --> 00:49:19,203 Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are level on points. 775 00:49:19,283 --> 00:49:21,363 Only one can become world champion 776 00:49:21,443 --> 00:49:25,523 and it will be decided in the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi. 777 00:49:27,243 --> 00:49:30,043 They got what they wanted. It goes to the final race. 778 00:49:30,723 --> 00:49:31,683 Next weekend. 779 00:49:32,323 --> 00:49:34,203 We'll get the fuckers next weekend. 780 00:49:34,843 --> 00:49:38,763 To have won the amount of races that we have, if we don't come away 781 00:49:39,603 --> 00:49:43,443 with the Drivers' Championship, how do you pick yourself up after that? 782 00:49:43,523 --> 00:49:47,043 We've got to do everything we can to… to get this over the line. 783 00:49:49,243 --> 00:49:51,203 Two drivers that come into the last race 784 00:49:52,043 --> 00:49:54,403 with 396 and a half points. 785 00:49:55,003 --> 00:49:56,603 Lewis is driving exceptionally, 786 00:49:57,123 --> 00:49:59,003 and ultimately, the stopwatch never lies. 787 00:49:59,083 --> 00:50:01,683 The quicker guy is gonna win the championship. 788 00:50:01,763 --> 00:50:03,803 You know what? Hang on, let's see what Toto's saying. 789 00:50:03,883 --> 00:50:05,203 Out of nowhere… 790 00:50:06,283 --> 00:50:07,243 Oh, shut up. 791 00:50:07,923 --> 00:50:11,243 Fucking idiot. The guy has no fucking idea. 792 00:50:15,283 --> 00:50:20,003 {\an8}Welcome along to the final round of this 2021 season. 793 00:50:20,083 --> 00:50:22,083 It's been a hell of a journey. 794 00:50:22,163 --> 00:50:24,363 Max versus Lewis. 795 00:50:24,443 --> 00:50:27,483 The world champion against the young gun. A proper battle. 796 00:50:29,403 --> 00:50:31,403 I've fought hard for this World Championship. 797 00:50:31,483 --> 00:50:33,763 You can imagine the emotions are running high. 798 00:50:33,843 --> 00:50:35,323 -No! -Come on! 799 00:50:35,403 --> 00:50:39,283 Is it gonna be a first World Championship for Verstappen? 800 00:50:39,363 --> 00:50:42,483 Is it gonna be an eighth World Championship for Lewis Hamilton?