F1Brits_90
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with the success of 2021 thread, & could be another very interesting year as we are in the final year of the current regulations & 1st of the cost cap, could it be alot like 2008 where a good seat isnt a good seat in 2009
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F1Brits_90
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also ill will start with interesting Mercedes news that could effect bottas. i know alot has been said that german team wouldnt want 2 English drivers in team. but the German shareholders have just sold alot of shares & now are 3 way 30% shareholders. with 1 of them a british guy
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1 silver lining to the terrible season for ferrari.
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Il_leone
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I will say its good Ocon like Norris has got his future sorted but he should competing alongside Verstappen and Leclerc more regularly.
He ought to be a front runner now
It does mean one less person fighting for the Merc seat. This deal is only good for him if Alpine can race at the front otherwise he is an unfulfilled talent
He ought to be a front runner now
It does mean one less person fighting for the Merc seat. This deal is only good for him if Alpine can race at the front otherwise he is an unfulfilled talent
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2 more years
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great news that he has signed for another 2 years, but i love to know the details of that 1yr deal. because i cant get my head around it. really confusing, what took him so long as signing a 1 year deal in march & then 4 months later signing a 2 yr deal. is odd. was he really thinking of retirement, was he looking for confirmation that they will be competitive in 2022 & he wont have 2008 - 2009 all over again.
but by the end of 2023 season he would be in top 20 oldest drivers, since japan 1976
but by the end of 2023 season he would be in top 20 oldest drivers, since japan 1976
Il_leone
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Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes driver signs new two-year deal
World champion Lewis Hamilton signs a new two-year deal with Mercedes until the end of 2023.
www.bbc.co.uk
It brings him in line with Verstappen's contract but I think Lewis will retire then
The other seat must go to Russell...I really do not see the benefit of keeping Bottas on now because Mercedes got two drivers who could be driving for them in Ocon and Russell. Another season at Williams aint going to help Russell if it is still at the back .
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i know i was shocked as well, but if the rumours are correct they maybe announced it so that they can announce Russell at the british GPI’m surprised that Lewis has finished negotiations in such a speedy fashion.
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it has to be russell for me yes, russell in the final year of his williams contract & he said last year i signed for 3 years, i intend to honour the contract. i cant see him wanting to carry on at the back & as a "free agent" you know there will be many teams snapping him up
Il_leone
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Paddock sources suggests Williams want an experienced driver who is a proven race winner and battled for championship and are in no hurry to make the announcement on their team
So that suggests only a few drivers on the grid fit that category and Bottas is one of those drivers
Russell put in another performance this week to show last week was not a one off
So that suggests only a few drivers on the grid fit that category and Bottas is one of those drivers
Russell put in another performance this week to show last week was not a one off
Il_leone
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Stick or twist? David Tremayne on Mercedes' big decision – and where Bottas could go if he does leave | Formula 1®
F1 Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne looks at the big call facing Mercedes boss Toto Wolff as he ponders his driver line up for next year...
www.formula1.com
This article suggests this is how Capito at Williams will shape his driver line up and this on the back of suggesting Bottas only really has Williams if he gets dumped to consider
I saw Russell's tweet to Hamilton's new contract giving the thumbs up but yet to see Bottas' at the time
F1Brits_90
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2017. i remember him being very good & then kind of dropped off & never recovered after summer break in 2017
Il_leone
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If you think who fits the bill on the grid
Raikkonen - this needs to retire clearly only in for the money now
Ricciardo - contracted to Mclaren
Alonso - still rusty and tied to Enstone and would cost a lot to get him out
Vettel - I doubt he would risk it now given 2022 Aston Martin may come good so no gain
Bottas - he has no other option if he was dropped but seriously consider the drive if Russell is picked by Toto
Raikkonen - this needs to retire clearly only in for the money now
Ricciardo - contracted to Mclaren
Alonso - still rusty and tied to Enstone and would cost a lot to get him out
Vettel - I doubt he would risk it now given 2022 Aston Martin may come good so no gain
Bottas - he has no other option if he was dropped but seriously consider the drive if Russell is picked by Toto
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