Nice, next year might line up to be interesting if the 2 mercs get to some fighting!
Whos getting BOTTAS' seat next year ?
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The next 3-6 years could be some great years in F1 with Norris, Sainz, Leclerc, Russell and Verstappen all relatively young and all in good seats with hopefully good cars. I don’t think there’s been such a large number of young, fast drivers for years and years.
I see what you did there!
Caporegime
Indeed, it's an exiting time. To that I'd add Gasly, and Piastri and Hauger in the junior ranks.
my dad said something interesting today
actually i thought of it like last year, but slipped my mind
George is a long term replacement for Lewis
so LH is No.1 Driver
GR is No.2
Lewis retires
GR is now No.1
actually i thought of it like last year, but slipped my mind
George is a long term replacement for Lewis
so LH is No.1 Driver
GR is No.2
Lewis retires
GR is now No.1
Pretty sure that's what I've been saying for a while
But yes, it may even be that Russell isn't the ideal choice for next year (or even 2023) depending on his performance and/or the relationship between the two drivers, but long term it's a no-brainer...
I love this photo. I followed Lewis before he got to F1 and always thought he was an incredible talent (watch his Turkey GP2 comeback drive any doubters) and followed George from F3 and saw him as the future from then. Gonna be great to have my two favourite drivers in same team. Jedi Master and his padawan
Caporegime
Pretty sure that's what I've been saying for a while
Isn't that what everyone has been saying for a while. Its been pretty clear. The only reason Bottas has had that seat as long as he has is because Mercedes have been so so so much better than the next best car that they could stick a amoeba in the second seat and still bring home the constructors championship title. Suddenly there is competition, Lewis will retire in the next few years and Mercedes need 2 good drivers not one.
I think its going to cause a lot of issues for team harmony unless Russell underperforms massively.
lewis is contracted for another year
Soldato
Anyone else think GR at Merc could end up like an Albon situation - promoted too early, underperformed against all the pressure from the top, then dumped without being able to learn/develop/grow like most drivers?
Arguably Merc aren't RB and GR has shown a lot of skill but it does feel GR could become stunted by this.
Arguably Merc aren't RB and GR has shown a lot of skill but it does feel GR could become stunted by this.
Caporegime
Albon's bigger problem was a lack of talent. But George has been in F1 for 3 years, if he's not ready now, when is he?
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An exciting combination. In a year when drivers could make all the difference and at a time when Hamilton can’t be far off from retirement. Considering GR’s form last time in the merc, it bodes well.
The difference being that Albon was incredibly poor. Hamilton managed just fine as a rookie in a top team - if you’ve got the skill then your driving will speak for itself. GR has shown glimpses of it for sure.
The difference being that Albon was incredibly poor. Hamilton managed just fine as a rookie in a top team - if you’ve got the skill then your driving will speak for itself. GR has shown glimpses of it for sure.