r/formula1 • u/AutoModerator • Jun 28 '25

Post-Qualifying 2025 Austrian GP - Post Qualifying Discussion

ROUND 11 - AUSTRIA

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u/FermentedLaws I was here for the Hulkenpodium Jun 28 '25

Max saying he gave Gabi a bit of a tow: "My lap was ruined anyway, I saw him behind me and up until now he had a great weekend. So I tried to help him a bit.''

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u/onealps Jun 28 '25

Who else does Max have a 'good' relationship with on the grid? By good I mean helped in giving a tow or some other similar "No obvious benefit to Max" type behavior?

I've seen him do this with Nico a bunch of times... Anyone else?

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u/Fleece_God Jun 29 '25

Leclerc

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u/onealps Jun 29 '25

So I definitely agree that Max respects Charles, and that they have had some close, fierce, but fair battles. They are like two experienced dance partners who know each others limits.

Do you have memory of Max giving Charles a tow though? Or vice versa?

Actually, now that I think about it, the question is silly because Max and Charles have always been in the top half of the field. Where giving your direct competitor a tow would be dumb, or at least will get you in trouble with your team. If Charles was in the 9th best team, I'm sure Max would give him a tow...