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Alex_ wrote: Mon Oct 26, 2020 11:01 am When will Merc sack Bottas? Hamilton yet again totally destroyed him. Of course, he's a great no. 2 driver but it would be fun to watch a Verstappen or Riccardo to challenge Hamilton.

Why would Merc want that nightmare again? He's a very good No.2. He's quick, doesn't moan much when he gets beaten, is fair on the track. I'm not sure I get why he cops for so much flack tbh.

I seem to recall that in Hamilton's contract there's a right of veto if Merc want to sign someone he wouldn't like as a team mate. i.e. Verstappen

Yep Bottas is the perfect team mate. Always fast enough to finish on the podium, doesn’t create drama or controversy. He has got pretty desperate this year but still hasn’t resorted to Rosberg’s mind games.
You’d understand signing a young fast driver if Hamilton started dropping the ball as in Vettel’s case but why do that.

Alex_ wrote: Mon Oct 26, 2020 11:01 am When will Merc sack Bottas? Hamilton yet again totally destroyed him. Of course, he's a great no. 2 driver but it would be fun to watch a Verstappen or Riccardo to challenge Hamilton.

3 poles and two wins against Hamilton this season - don't confuse Bottas being shit with Hamilton being brilliant!

Having two drivers in your team duking it out for the title doesn't usually end well

Rich B wrote: Mon Oct 26, 2020 1:14 pm

Alex_ wrote: Mon Oct 26, 2020 11:01 am When will Merc sack Bottas? Hamilton yet again totally destroyed him. Of course, he's a great no. 2 driver but it would be fun to watch a Verstappen or Riccardo to challenge Hamilton.

3 poles and two wins against Hamilton this season - don't confuse Bottas being shit with Hamilton being brilliant!

Having two drivers in your team duking it out for the title doesn't usually end well

RIC

I wouldn't be surprised if Mercedes will be looking for George Russell to do a year or so with Hamilton so he can take over when Hamilton eventually retires. The boy's got some serious talent.

Rich B wrote: Mon Oct 26, 2020 1:14 pm

Alex_ wrote: Mon Oct 26, 2020 11:01 am When will Merc sack Bottas? Hamilton yet again totally destroyed him. Of course, he's a great no. 2 driver but it would be fun to watch a Verstappen or Riccardo to challenge Hamilton.

3 poles and two wins against Hamilton this season - don't confuse Bottas being shit with Hamilton being brilliant!

Having two drivers in your team duking it out for the title doesn't usually end well

I was waiting for you to reply. Two wins in the best car, fucking hell how amazing!!!!! This weekend he was the fastest until it matters and in the race, he wasn't even close to Hamilton in the end. The fact that Hamilton is 77 points ahead in the championship says it all. Max is only 15 points behind him.

2 wins against the most successful F1 driver of all time is Definitely an achievement. Especially when you see the difference between drivers like Ves and Alb in the same car.

The points difference is not that surprising either when a win is worth 7 points more (Or maybe 8 with a fastest lap) than a 2nd place, whereas 2nd to 3rd is 3 points difference.

Hasn’t Bottas had 2 breakdowns and a puncture which robbed him of all points?

Woah - I think Norris may be a forum member!

Everyone forgotten there’s a gp this weekend too?

Had quali on in the background but can’t remember much more than bottas on pole and the camera zooming in stupidly close on the cars through the chicanes so you have no idea what sort of like they’re taking.

Watched the C4 highlights as we were still battling our way back from Cornwall in the storm (4 cars in the scenery, one upside-down). Not a memorable Q but a good P4 from Gasly. Hope Bottas makes a race of it. Early doors 12:10 GMT lights out.

Lando! pmsl

What a snooze fest.

Another master class from Merc and Hamilton.

Hopefully Hamilton doesn’t get covid from that