Xero wrote: ↑03 Jun 2021, 00:10
PlatinumZealot wrote: ↑02 Jun 2021, 19:30
BMMR61 wrote: ↑02 Jun 2021, 13:46
Mark Hughes is one of the better pundits, as much detail as Windsor but less fanciful. Most of his predictions tend to be close to the mark. Hoping for another podium, if I were a betting man I’d take a win and a place for Baku. Still will need things to run their way though. Both cars finishing in the top 5 or 6 would be nice. With the circuit being somewhat different from anything else it makes for an intriguing lead up to the weekend. The Barcelona aero updates should be well understood now so getting a good compromise for the tight sector will bring McLaren into play I hope.
Mark Huges is hit and miss. Don't read his articles for technical information. He writes well so he lulls the reader into his hypotheses quite well, but he has been wrong many many times on the techincal front. I mostly read his articles because of his paddock stories.
Don't often agree with Mark Hughes, but I think this time I'll cautiously side with him. There's a general feeling throughout the F1 fraternity that McLaren could be in the hunt this weekend. Looking back at Monza last year (where McLaren were arguably the quickest car) along with improved slow speed handling performances and topping speed traps in Barcelona and Monaco, it certainly ticking all the boxes. Expecting a resurgent Mercedes showing too though, but another podium on pure pace could be within grasp. I'll reiterate my caution though!
He himself says he is basing it on a hunch. Basically he is saying something which is pretty much known to everyone. Does not take a rocket scientist to figure out that a car which is really quick in straight line and finished on podium in Monaco will do well in Baku.
The point is that he himself says he doesn't have anymore information than what's available in public domain. It is not a question of him being right or wrong rather what he is basing it on. Sainz's comments actually are more credible because he has driven the car last season and although the car may have changed at the rear, the philosophy remains the same .