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  • DavidKlyne
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    edited November 2020 #32

    Yes it was a very frightening accident and as you say how he survived with apparently so little injury is something of a miracle. I think it's easy to think of F1 as being very sanitised in terms of safety there are still enough accidents to remind us it is a very dangerous sport. Stroll also had a nasty accident when his car ended up upside down. 

    David

  • SteveL
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    edited November 2020 #33

    I think it certainly puts any remaining controversy over the Halo to bed. Pre 2018 the crash would almost certainly have been fatal. 

  • cyberyacht
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    edited December 2020 #34

    I see LH has tested positive and will miss this weekends GP. While the cat's away, will the mice play?

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited December 2020 #35

    Be interesting to see who they get to replace him. It would be a wonderful opportunity for George Russell if they can get Williams to agree? Stoffel Vandoorne has been mentioned as a possible replacement and the every present Journeyman/ Super Sub of F1 Nico Hulkenberg?

    David

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited December 2020 #36

    George Russell it is then! Excellent move for him and I would be surprised if it is not a pathway to a more permanent seat at Mercedes at some point in the future.

    Good Luck George

    David

     

  • JollyKernow
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    edited December 2020 #37

    I can see George taking Valeteri's seat for the 2022 season

    JK

  • ABM
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    edited December 2020 #38

    Oh dear, will Valeteri be sitting on the floor then    undecided   ??

     

     

    Ok, ok  I'll get my ( pyjama ) jacket on wink

  • cyberyacht
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    edited December 2020 #39

    George Russell acquitted himself well despite the flaky work in the pits. A successor to Lewis Hamilton?

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited December 2020 #40

    Yes I think George can be very pleased with himself despite his obvious and understandable disappointment. They have serviced two cars in the pit lane by stacking them before without issue so quite why they made such a hash of it. Mind you I suppose Bottas is breathing easier because if George had won it would have put his position in doubt even if it hasn't done without the win?

    David

  • bill
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    edited December 2020 #41

    I think that there are several drivers who could do well in that car.

  • JVB66
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    edited December 2020 #42

    I do not follow the GP circus, looking at new reports it seems he was useing Hamiltons car although not made to fit him and he had to get used to some of the "features?" ,but it still was in the lead from the start and apart from a cock up? in the pits and a puncture?  may well have won the tace 

    So is it the driver? or the car that is so good?

  • LLM
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    edited December 2020 #43

    I think both and let's face it Russell is good.  Do contrast it with Bottas. Same car and very quick in practices and qualifications but he doesn't appear to have that edge and hunger when it comes to the race and jousting.  

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited December 2020 #44

    When George was being interviewed after the race on Channel 4 it was interesting what he said about the car which was basically that it just felt right in all aspects. Now obviously Mercedes have a done a good job but perhaps we shouldn't overlook the contribution the driver makes to how the car works and its development, in this case Lewis so I suspect it's not just the car. Clearly it is superior to many on the track. You only have to look at the Red Bull car. It has never had the most powerful engine but clever design and drivers able to exploit that have often achieved remarkable results probably the reason Mercedes are very reluctant to consider letting Red Bull using their engines!!!

    David

  • Whittakerr
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    edited February 2021 #45

    I see Lewis has signed a new 1 year contract with Mercedes. Good for both parties. I for one hopes he can win the title and beat Schumachers 7 titles. 

  • cyberyacht
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    edited February 2021 #46

    One year? Would that suggest he is thinking about moving on to something different then?

  • Whittakerr
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    edited February 2021 #47

    Probably waiting to see what Toto does, and who might replace Toto.

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited February 2021 #48

    Worth pointing out that Lewis Hamilton is in his late thirties and I expect his only motivation in F1 is to get that eighth title? In 2022 there will be changes to the regulations and that is always unpredictable in how it impacts on the various teams. So with that in mind, if successful, you could see Lewis retire from racing. The same thought might be in Toto's mind as well. F1 has a punishing worldwide schedule and it gets to everyone in the end. My youngest son did it back in the Jaguar days, and early days of Red Bull as part of their IT crew, he doesn't miss it. He still works long hours at the factory but at least he can drive home after work!!!

    David

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