His overtake on Bottas @bahrain was It was a setup, shades of Lewis there. I believe this guy has what it takes. Although I would still be very surprised if he beat Lewis over a full season first attempt.PlatinumZealot wrote: ↑08 Sep 2021, 00:09If George and Lewis is the strongest pairing? I don't know. The strongest right now is Charles and Carlos IMO. George race craft is a bit unproven. I do wish him to be stronger than Bottas in race eventually though.
Hopefully you will have the same feeling about Verstappen wining this year considering how less RB lost due to random regulation change compared to Merc and a second rate qualifier being his teammate (who can't even challenge at the start)Chuckjr wrote: ↑08 Sep 2021, 07:17I think the pairing will be a strong one as far as raw talent is concerned, but I think Russell will give Ham fits, and it will be interesting to see how Toto handles this. That said, I don’t get the killer instinct when I see Russell interviewed and in his overall demeanor. Maybe he is a lion on track, but man I don’t see it. I sense he is a bit to nice, and that won’t do him any good.
Can I just say I don’t understand why there is such renown for winning in a car that is on average 1.25-2 seconds or more faster than any on the field for some 7 years. Why is it a big deal to win races and set all kinds of records, if your car is faster than all other punters save one for more than half your F1 career? Just saying that doesn’t make sense not trying to troll or be unreasonable.
Anyway, glad to see Bottas go. The fork was in that guy some time ago.
Ferrari Drivers stronger to crash each race alternatively.PlatinumZealot wrote: ↑08 Sep 2021, 00:09If George and Lewis is the strongest pairing? I don't know. The strongest right now is Charles and Carlos IMO. George race craft is a bit unproven. I do wish him to be stronger than Bottas in race eventually though.
When did they crash during the race?selvam_e2002 wrote: ↑08 Sep 2021, 10:14Ferrari Drivers stronger to crash each race alternatively.PlatinumZealot wrote: ↑08 Sep 2021, 00:09If George and Lewis is the strongest pairing? I don't know. The strongest right now is Charles and Carlos IMO. George race craft is a bit unproven. I do wish him to be stronger than Bottas in race eventually though.
Ah, that tired old rubbish again.
indeed.
Also factually wrong. People will just shamelessly throw any old rubbish out there.
Indeed. I'd respect them more if they were just honest about why they don't like the man. People can like / dislike whomever they choose, but at least be honest about the reasons.El Scorchio wrote: ↑08 Sep 2021, 11:11Also factually wrong. People will just shamelessly throw any old rubbish out there.
I think if Russell performs as expected, he's there for most of the next decade- assuming the team carries on at the top.Phil wrote: ↑08 Sep 2021, 12:29I find the (multiple year) signing of Russel far more interesting in regards of Verstappen hoping to drive for Mercedes in the forseable future.
Unless Russel proves to be another Bottas - big prospect, at least qualifying, but cant quite cut it in the race - then of course they have all options for an adequate replacement once Hamilton resigns.
Of course, multiple year could mean just two, like Lewis, but it feels like at least 3 years.