OK. Id also point out how Ricciardo is still uncomfortable in the car past the half season mark.JPower wrote: ↑09 Sep 2021, 14:45It suggests that Russell was already very familiar with how to drive the Mercedes from previous testing.Mogster wrote: ↑09 Sep 2021, 09:57It suggests that either Russell is a very adaptable driver, what he wants from the car coincides with what Hamilton wants or the Mercedes is one of the easier cars on the grid to jump into. It does indicate that Russell won’t have any particular problems adapting his driving to Mercedes design philosophy, new cars next year mean they can make him comfortable also.Zynerji wrote: ↑08 Sep 2021, 17:18
If Russell didn't just sit down in Lewis' car last year, and almost take pole/win, I'd be inclined to agree.
The fact that he was SO FAST immediately in an unfamiliar car tells me that with he and Hamilton both learning the new 2022 Merc together will be just fine.
Its possible that the Merc is sooooo refined, however, that almost any F1 driver that understands tyre management can be a serious threat at the front.