Gillian wrote: ↑10 Oct 2021, 09:32
Fulcrum wrote: ↑10 Oct 2021, 07:28
Schuttelberg wrote: ↑09 Oct 2021, 20:52
Silverstone onwards, Zandvoort aside, Mercedes has been much faster than Red Bull. I don't see how Hamilton doesn't win tomorrow.
It depends how long it takes to clear everyone other than Verstappen. If Hamilton is P3 after the 1st pit stops then I agree with you.
Otherwise, if Hamilton gets stuck, and Bottas actually performs for a change, Bot-Ver-Ham.
Seems like most of the forum thinks this track is Monaco, and they have fallen for the Mercedes propaganda (again). "So hard to pass, etc..."
Then Hamilton blitzes everyone and Toto be like "Much amaze, so much wow."
Exactly! Overtaking won't be an issue at all, especially with the Merc pace and fresh ICE this weekend. Hamilton will grab a podium for sure.
When you are @ P20, then the road to P10 odd seems easier. Unfortunately the cars ahead aren't Haas or Alfa Romeo.
Hamilton has Tsunoda, Norris (who led the last race & almost won - Mclaren has been close to RB/Mercedes after the summer), then Perez (RB - 2 tenths off barely), Gasly (0.5s off), Leclerc (0.3-0.4s off - Maybe more) & also Alonso who had a 1s slower can than Hamilton in Hungary & Hamilton with fresher tyres couldn't pass him for eternity.
Hamilton's start & 1st 2-3 laps are key - If he can get himself to P6-P7 types then he has a chance to win otherwise P4-P5 @ best, maybe P3 (but looks hard).
Don't forget this isn't Monza or Sochi & he has Alonso-Verstappen-Leclerc (with new engine) - Perez - Alonso - Gasly infront of him. People will lose time in the dirty air in the faster corners.