Anyone else worried about Lewis?

Yes! Russell got the drive!

And Jack Aitken gets Russell's seat, which could be a big boost for him too.

I wonder how they manage the 'bubbles' across the teams now?
 
I’m surprised Williams let him go but its a very good opportunity for Russell...very nice lad and a very good driver. :driving:

And Mick Schumacher in for Haas next year...some much needed fresh blood at last there.
 
Gonna be really interesting to see how Russell compares to Bottas, cos thats then pretty much a direct comparison to Hamilton. Though Russell will need some time to get up to speed in the new car - though he has been driving an F1 car all season, unlike the Hulk who was drafted in and still managed to perform well.

Really hope he manages to get through FP and qualifying unscathed and survive the first few laps whilst being considerably further forward on the grid. Its his race pace that will be most telling if he should get a top tier drive.
 
Bit of a kick in the teeth for the Merc reserve drivers but great to see Russell get his chance.
Hope he doesn't lose his seasons 100% out-qualifying a team mate record :wink:
 
psssh, Vandoorne and Guttierez had their shots, they can jog on. give the drive to someone fresh and exciting.

Personally i really like the idea of drivers having a limited 10 year tenure in F1 - which would mean half the field (including hamilton) have to retire... but would mean a lot more up and coming drivers would get their shot at the top level.
 
brillomaster said:
Personally i really like the idea of drivers having a limited 10 year tenure in F1 - which would mean half the field (including hamilton) have to retire... but would mean a lot more up and coming drivers would get their shot at the top level.
Verstappen would have just 4 more years then.

IMHO in recent years, too many drivers have been entering F1 when they're too young. Drivers would do far better to get a lot more race craft in lesser Formulae and race series, and mature and develop as people, before they race in F1. Fangio was 37 when he first drove in F1.
 
exdos said:
brillomaster said:
Personally i really like the idea of drivers having a limited 10 year tenure in F1 - which would mean half the field (including hamilton) have to retire... but would mean a lot more up and coming drivers would get their shot at the top level.
Verstappen would have just 4 more years then.

IMHO in recent years, too many drivers have been entering F1 when they're too young. Drivers would do far better to get a lot more race craft in lesser Formulae and race series, and mature and develop as people, before they race in F1. Fangio was 37 when he first drove in F1.

has verstappen been in F1 6 years already?!? crikey lol

but yes, id agree. if a driver knew they only had 10 years in F1, then they'd make sure they were fully ready before making the move. there are plenty of other single seaters around the world to compete in - could do a few years in F2, then a few years in indycar, then a few years in Japanese Super Formula, before moving to F1. Rather than doing F2 straight to F1, having a few bad years because you weren't ready, then retiring to indycar/superformula.
 
enuff_zed said:
john-e89 said:
exdos said:
And Lewis won on Sunday whilst suffering from Covid...

Whilst feeling fine and having no symptoms..... :poke:

Maybe that's why he was half a minute closer to the rest than usual at the end. :poke: :D

I wonder how they could say he won the race while suffering if he had no symptoms. How would anybody know he had it unless he had already had a test. If he had been tested and was positive why was he allowed to race or travel? Is it do what you want if you are rich and famous?
 
brillomaster said:
Gonna be really interesting to see how Russell compares to Bottas, cos thats then pretty much a direct comparison to Hamilton. Though Russell will need some time to get up to speed in the new car - though he has been driving an F1 car all season, unlike the Hulk who was drafted in and still managed to perform well.

Really hope he manages to get through FP and qualifying unscathed and survive the first few laps whilst being considerably further forward on the grid. Its his race pace that will be most telling if he should get a top tier drive.
It will be a steep learning curve, but a great opportunity to show what he's got. Hope he has a good weekend. :thumbsup:
 
Great news about George Russell, and I'd really like to see him do well - fingers crossed.

I always thought it was a shame he got a Williams drive when Lando Norris got a seat at McLaren!

A good opportunity for Jack Aitken too - I'm looking forward to this race. Despite the Mercedes domination there has been some great competition behind them this season.
 
Russell fastest in free practice 2. If he can continue in that vein then it proves as we all knew anyway that it was 90% the car and 10% Lewis. I do hope that George Russell can keep up the 10%.
 
BeeEmm said:
Russell fastest in free practice 2. If he can continue in that vein then it proves as we all knew anyway that it was 90% the car and 10% Lewis. I do hope that George Russell can keep up the 10%.

So do I! Mind you it wouldn't look too good for Valtteri.
 
BeeEmm said:
Russell fastest in free practice 2. If he can continue in that vein then it proves as we all knew anyway that it was 90% the car and 10% Lewis. I do hope that George Russell can keep up the 10%.
I wonder if Mercedes will make sure it happens to put Hamilton in his place when it comes to contract negotiations.
 
maxman said:
BeeEmm said:
Russell fastest in free practice 2. If he can continue in that vein then it proves as we all knew anyway that it was 90% the car and 10% Lewis. I do hope that George Russell can keep up the 10%.
I wonder if Mercedes will make sure it happens to put Hamilton in his place when it comes to contract negotiations.

Sack Bottas, pay Hamilton less and get Verstappen in the sister Merc.....should give things a much needed shake up.... :P
 
exdos said:
MrPT said:
Very cool to see the Fittipaldi name in the mix as well.

This shows that the lack of opportunity in Motorsport is down to nepotism and not diversity.

Still cool though. Hopefully he won’t be cack.
 
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