basti313 wrote: ↑09 Oct 2021, 22:27
I think the difficulty is the start. If the grip on the inside line is really as bad as reported, then there is a good chance that Ham is behind Ver quite quickly.
RB is not having a good weekend at all, and i doubt tomorrow will be any better.
Obviously Hamilton will be there fast, especially with a brand new engine, they're going to capitalize on that and run an entirely different strategy. On track, undercut or overcut, i doubt Verstappen will stand a chance. I also fully expect Hamilton to have dibs on pitstop, as he's running a different strategy compared to Bottas. All Bottas has to do is keep it in front of Verstappen, but how he has been driving recently, i fear the worst.
That said, again, RB is not looking that strong at all this weekend, so again, i doubt they're going to manage to be very strong here. And as for Bottas not being very defendant recently, it must be said Perez has been similar - however, in Perez' case, he usually manages his driving in such manner that it'll end up him being right there at the end.
A podium for Max should be guaranteed though, a win imho unlikely.
Perez should manage a top 5 finish imo.