2021 Formula One Portuguese Grand Prix

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Who will win the Portuguese Grand Prix?


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Welcome to the 2021 Formula One Portuguese Grand Prix. Let's get talking about this weekend's race, and don't forget to back your favourite in our poll!

With various flyaway events unable to take place at the beginning of this year, the F1 calendar would have been looking relatively bare. After last year's successful visit to the Algarve International Circuit, we therefore return to Portimao for the third race on this year's calendar and F1's 27th in Portugal.

The track is given great character by its undulating nature, with many commenting on F1's first visit here that it was reminiscent of a rollercoaster. Ample track width also means that the circuit features plenty of overtaking opportunities. So many in fact, that the DRS zone on the main straight has been shortened to make it a little more challenging into turn one. An additional, short DRS zone has been added to the back straight however, which should make it easier for cars to keep up with one another during the middle of the lap.

A cool and dry weekend is expected, so we are unlikely to enjoy a repeat of the wet conditions the race started in last year. Also different to last season's event will be the track limits. Last year the white lines were used as the cut off point, but this time the drivers will be allowed to use the kerbs as the limit. It will be interesting to see whetherthis allows the drivers to match last year's lap times, in spite of the new regulations reducing rear downforce.

With Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton having finished first and second between them at both races this year, it's hard to look beyond one of them for the win on Sunday. With that being said, Sergio Perez impressed at Imola with a front row start, and will no doubt be looking to build on that momentum. Let us know what you're hoping for this weekend, and don't forget to vote for your favourite to win in the poll!
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Max was not so happy yesterday in the interview on Ziggo Sport F1 Café. Tires do not seem to work on the slippery track, similar to last year. He was already talking about that there are other races, so he already made peace with the idea of not winning this GP. I voted Hamilton already earlier, before the interview, so I will not change it. Still hoping for a Max win though!;)
 
Ok, LH just signed another contract with Merc. Honestly thought he'd retire after 2021.
Winner for this race : I don't know, about time Botass did something; when the car is right and he's on the pace, he can be quicker than anyone.
 
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Roll up, roll up! How many corners will part time Matt Lucas lookalike Mazaspin make this week?

I only Sniff Petrol was still going. This would definitely be a case for DI Done Mark Blundell, in fairness.
 
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Mazaspin driver of the day for surviving tomorrows race day crash
 
ah, misread something quickly earlier - eating humble pie for propogating fake news.
as you were chaps.

botass - well done, finding the form he has shown before.
 
Will be another season as usual, Mercedes dominating the rest and Lewis being gifted the world title..was probably quite stupid to think otherwise
 
Will be another season as usual, Mercedes dominating the rest and Lewis being gifted the world title..was probably quite stupid to think otherwise
Yeah.. Would be stupid to watch the race. Am sure you wont.
 

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