Poll How many races will Mercedes win in 2013?

[ExtremeNinja]

There's no way anyone could possibly know but for a bit of fun let's have a guess and then maybe discuss our reasoning.

 

[Mephistopheles]

It's a closed poll I can't tell who's voted...

 

[teabagyokel]

1 big happy Hamilton performance in a year of rubbish.

 

[Brogan]

I voted 0

Now if the poll had been how many races will Hamilton or Rosberg win, that would be a different matter

Nah, just kidding. I don't believe the car will be good enough to challenge for wins considering how far off the pace they were by the latter half of last season.

 

[ExtremeNinja]

It's a closed poll I can't tell who's voted...

Sorry. I have never done a poll before. I'll see if i can edit it.

...Nope

 

[ExtremeNinja]

I voted 3. All Hamilton

 

[Mephistopheles]

It's not a big deal but sometimes a posters comments may differ if they know who voted what and quite rightly that is in the hands of the OP....

 

[ExtremeNinja]

Yep. I missed the option. Would have had it open.

 

[cider_and_toast]

I've gone for two. One will be a dominent win for Hamilton and the other will involve a slice of fortune for either driver. I've also got a bet with a good mate of mine that Hamilton will finish on the podium at the first race of the season.

 

[Il_leone]

I should add Double DRS are banned so the rocket speed they might have down the straights will be negated

However they need to sort out this tyre overheating issue

Best chance will be early in the season when everyone is still getting use to their cars

Now judging by the performances where Mercedes were strong you would have to say China and Australia would be good choices and maybe Monaco

 

[Mephistopheles]

No only the type of double DRS that Mercedes where using is banned (Which they never were going to continue developing anyway.) not the type that Lotus has been developing...

 

[Il_leone]

if we go by what we've witnessed in the last few seasons with Mercedes is that they are clearly quick in the early season when the cars are still new and underdeveloped

AS the season evolves they 've dropped off away from the front 3 more rapidly in terms of pace

 

[no-FIAt-please]

1. Hamilton will put in a sterling performance but will still need luck to clinch it. I just don't see Merc being close to race wins, maybe a few podiums. Sorry Nico.

 

[Brogan]

I would have edited the database ExtremeNinja to make it a public vote but as people have already voted, it would be a violation of their privacy for those who prefer to keep their votes hidden.

 

[ExtremeNinja]

That's fine and understandable and equally responsible.

 

[siffert_fan]

Zero for the car, 4 for the Merc engine

 

[Mika's Italian Tears]

1 lucky win for Lewis in the 2nd half of the season, when the cars in front clash or break-down

 

[RasputinLives]

I've gone for 2. both for Lewis. one at Canada and one in Texas for he is the North American king and needs to keep his PR up over there.

 

[FB]

1 - Hamilton in Monaco. This is one more than McLaren will win...

 

[Johnny Carwash]

1. a Hamilton win at either the Canadian GP or the Hungaroring.