By winning the highly contested gp2 championship in the previous season. It's also been suggested that his dramatic fight back through the field in Istanbul is what insured his position.MKlaus wrote: ↑21 Apr 2021, 14:18can you first let us how did lewis earn his seat in 2007? i can then definitely explain why i think george has earned it more.dans79 wrote: ↑21 Apr 2021, 14:14By all means explain to us how George has earned the seat!MKlaus wrote: ↑21 Apr 2021, 13:31i already mentioned in one of my previous posts about the prospect of lewis beating all the young and talented drivers there next year, especially with george being his team mate. if he could do that, even for just one season, it would raise his stature amongst the greats. max in redbull, lando hopefully much improved mclaren and leclerc in ferrari. even if he loses, no shame, but i am sure he would go down with a hell of fight. making a case to deny george the opportunity to measure up against the best, is a crime. it would make a great contest like 2012 which i am sure we all enjoyed.
Not to mention as with any rookie driver (what George is not) that jumps directly into a top team, he was in the right spot at the right time.