Rate the 2022 Spanish GP

#1

I feel like that was more exciting than most Spanish Grand Prix.

I'll give it a solid 7.

#2

Yes, it was not a classic, but it was by far a boredom. 7 points.

Antonov · #3

6. I actually fell asleep. After Leclerc's retirement, the result was clear. Nice battling with Russell though.

#4

Antonov wrote: ↑1 year ago 6. I actually fell asleep. After Leclerc's retirement, the result was clear. Nice battling with Russell though.

Baku 2021??? 5 laps before the end?? Result clear?

julif · #5

I gave it a 7 too.

#6

6 for me.

The first third or so of the race was rather great. But as soon as Max pitted, it all fell away.

People stopped slipping off the road; retiring. The passes were pure DRS slings instead of the racing we saw between Max and George.

A bit more action later, or a twist in the story, would have given it a 7 or 8.

Arthur-vL · #7

I gave it an 8. I already left a magazine next to me before the race started, cause that's what I expected. What an entertaining race it was! Full of drama and unexpected outcomes.

Can't wait for Monaco! Leclerc never finished a race there!

Ruslan · #8

8. Four leaders from three different teams. Weren't sure who was going to win. Some extended fights. Not a bad race.

Vassago · #9

I'll give it a 7.

It feels like there was more action than usual by Catalunya's standards.

Everso Biggyballies · #10

First half was good, and an 8, second half a bit meh and at times a 4 so 6 is fair....

A 7 seems fair enough..... but for me minus 1 for the fact that, despite new cars that would allow easier passing, Max's DRS issues and difficulty passing a slower George showed we still rely on the contrived results of DRS for passing. And those are too easy.

Most non DRS passes were as the result of lame defence which may or may not have resulted from tyre disparity. (Thinking particularly Bottas being passed more than once round the outside of T2/3)

Looking at the positives, even a 6 is better than I was expecting it to be though.

Star · #11

I went 8, probably because it was much less boring than the races here usually are. Some drama there and some good comeback drives. Russell deserved the podium and to be honest, Perez deserved the win he didn't get in some ways. I know why the team asked him to let Max through, and he did so, but it had to be tough on him.

As DC rightly said though, Sergio needs to remember, when no one else wanted him, Red Bull gave him a contract and a fast car. He knows why he's there, he can't go complaining about it now. If he does, they may not wish to extend his contract for next year. It's a fair point.

XcraigX · #12

7. I was entertained! It was a good race with decent action for the points places all race and a few passes for the lead. I originally went with an 8 but took one off for the team orders pass. It's always disappointing no matter what team it is.

DownForce · #13

With Leclerc retirement, it kindda even up the playing field with the past DNF of Max due to Car issues.
Had enough fun - an 8 for me

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