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F1Brits_90
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not mercedes i think its motorsport media who described this guy that nobody has ever watched live on tv. as the great youth talent feeder categories have ever seen. it's extremely hard to live up to that. i said below in my F2 preview
F1Brits_90
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Il_leone
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That is jaw dropping
even if Adrian Newey was joining that team. I thought Bottas was more of a certainty which is a typical Williams move
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Il_leone
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Mick might get into Alpine seeing no one wants to drive for them
Il_leone
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Has Sainz snookered himself as Red Bull apparently
www.crash.net
I think Audi is the better bet over Williams if that is all he has left
Sergio Perez “closing in on” new Red Bull F1 deal in blow for Carlos Sainz
Sergio Perez is reportedly close to securing a new deal with Red Bull despite his recent blip.
I think Audi is the better bet over Williams if that is all he has left
F1Brits_90
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sainz will be audi im guessing. apparently red bull are worrying that they didn't get on at toro rosso
Il_leone
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They got on , it was their pushy Dad's that were creating the problem
Still Helmut came out saying Red Bull could not offer the amount Audi offered to Sainz ( hint pay him to be No 2 )
Now Horner is apparently the one Sainz is negotiating with and sounds like Perez is favoured.
Still can't get away from the fact that Perez is just a punchbag for Verstappen. So long as Red Bull and Verstappen are winning then there are no issues. I wonder if they will change their minds if Mclaren ,Ferrari and Mercedes keep closing to the point Perez is a liability
F1Brits_90
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Bottas stint as top teams number 2 at Merc is looking a hell of a lot better when you compare it to Perez job as number 2 ain't it?
Maybe Red Bull should call him up.
Maybe Red Bull should call him up.
It's the difference between Toto's more relaxed policy between his driver's and Christian's wish to keep Max (and his Dad) on side.
No driver who has any aspiration to perform and receive anything like equal treatment would want to be in a Red Bull right now.
F1Brits_90
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2019 - 21 - yes
2018 - at the moment is on a par
although verstappen did win more races in a red bull than bottas did from 2017 - 2020
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Bottas is never going go give you sparkles but i'd have put good money on him not being 18th this weekend and finishing at least 8th.
If you're looking for a consistent number 2 drive who is not going to worry/annoy Verstappen whilst being a pro in the press and not moaning about it I really can't think of anyone more qualified right now.
But of course if they do employee him its obvious why and for some reason teams have to keep up this lie of having 'two equal' drivers to the public. I'm not sure why anymore to be honest. Its a bit like when a band goes off at the end of a gig but the house lights don't go up. We all have to pretend that the band are coming back for an encore because we've shouted for them too but we all know they were planning to anyways.
If you're looking for a consistent number 2 drive who is not going to worry/annoy Verstappen whilst being a pro in the press and not moaning about it I really can't think of anyone more qualified right now.
But of course if they do employee him its obvious why and for some reason teams have to keep up this lie of having 'two equal' drivers to the public. I'm not sure why anymore to be honest. Its a bit like when a band goes off at the end of a gig but the house lights don't go up. We all have to pretend that the band are coming back for an encore because we've shouted for them too but we all know they were planning to anyways.
Il_leone
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Perez record is woeful in such a superior car he has credit in the bag for Baku, Istanbul and Abu Dhabi 21 but trying to defend Verstappen against 4 hungry drivers who could beat Verstappen we are seeing his real level now.
Bottas a left field choice but like Perez just he would be grateful if he gets a career lifeline to extend that
Bottas a left field choice but like Perez just he would be grateful if he gets a career lifeline to extend that
F1Brits_90
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Singapore 2022? that was his greatest drive
Il_leone
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Thanks for reminding but I was think the times he has done his job as rear gunner in taking points off Verstappen's main rival Verstappen is now facing more than 1 rival.which Perez is unable to keep up with
F1Brits_90
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you know what's becoming fascinating, that current 3 time reigning drivers & constructors champions might be keeping a driver in Perez for financial reason & not talent reasons. which i understand if your Sauber, Williams, Haas. but now the "best" team on grid. but apparently Perez accounts for 65% of red bull merchandises sales & bring a lot of linked sponsors
It's a win / win for them then. He brings in cash, does just enough to get them over the Contractors Championship line and is no threat to their superstar number 1 driver.
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