Internet reactions: F1 director has a dramatic day, just like Mercedes

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18:43, 23 May 2021

The action on the track was, as is often the case, a bit disappointing in Monaco. And when it got really exciting, the director managed to switch to a different image. There is plenty to talk about and the internet has already done that.

Mercedes had a difficult day

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Admin when Max squeezed VB at the start:

1:16 PM · May 23, 2021

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A disaster for Valtteri. 💔 The wheel nut machined onto the axle as we attempted the pit stop, meaning the wheel cannot be changed.

1:44 PM · May 23, 2021

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It wasn't easy for the director either

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#WTF1 #MonacoGP Hurt to watch

1:57 PM · May 23, 2021

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Whoever is directing the cameras at the #MonacoGP today need a good slap. CUTS AWAY from Vettel Vs Gasly wheel-to-wheel to show us Lance Stroll bumping into a barrier 🤦

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FFFFFFFFFF REGIIE!!

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A podium that many enjoyed

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Amazing work @HondaRacingF1

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Taking it to the streets 💪 Max WINS in Monaco! 🏆🇲🇨 #PoweredByHonda

2:56 PM · May 23, 2021

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𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹 gives you wings 🏆 #MonacoGP 🇲🇨

2:53 PM · May 23, 2021

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What a view! Go McLaren!! Lando sent it!

3:04 PM · May 23, 2021

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The bromance continues 😍 #MonacoGP 🇲🇨 #F1

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Despite the bad day, Leclerc knows how to do the right thing

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Grande @Carlossainz55

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