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Lewis Hamilton 54 83.08%
Max Verstappen 11 16.92%
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      10-22-2020, 08:01 PM   #45
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Next well have a thread. Who's the better footballer Messi or Gary Neville lolol. I know this thread is a joke but anyone not picking Lewis is eh not the brightest lol. Max isnt even top 5 on the grid ha.
Lol!!

I do think that Max is in the top 3 on the grid. I won't say who I think the other one is...I will cause a meltdown.
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Lol!!

I do think that Max is in the top 3 on the grid. I won't say who I think the other one is...I will cause a meltdown.
I knew you were a Russell fan!
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Next well have a thread. Who's the better footballer Messi or Gary Neville lolol. I know this thread is a joke but anyone not picking Lewis is eh not the brightest lol. Max isnt even top 5 on the grid ha.
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Lol!!

I do think that Max is in the top 3 on the grid. I won't say who I think the other one is...I will cause a meltdown.
I can't believe I'm the one advocating for Max now, but what can I say. 2020 is just that kind of a year.

I think he's a solid #3 in current field of drivers. He finished 3rd last year, and looks on pace to do the same this year. He has a shot to get one higher if hew can outperform BOT, but nowhere close to Lewis.

If you consider past drivers than yeah, definitely not top 3 yet.
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And while I'm here dashing hopes...let the joy continue!!

https://insideracing.com/formula-1/1...milton-pairing
One rumour is that if Russell doesn't have a seat for 2021 he will join Merc as the back up driver in preparation for a race seat in 2022.

There is also the chance that with Grosjean and Magnussen out of Haas for 2021 that Russel might find a home there.
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Lol!!

I do think that Max is in the top 3 on the grid. I won't say who I think the other one is...I will cause a meltdown.
Yeah, Its dangerous to mention Leclerc around here!
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One rumour is that if Russell doesn't have a seat for 2021 he will join Merc as the back up driver in preparation for a race seat in 2022.

There is also the chance that with Grosjean and Magnussen out of Haas for 2021 that Russel might find a home there.
I'm hoping Hulkenberg finds his way back to and Haas might not be the best ride ever, but at least it is still F1.
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How can you expect an answer to this question? Max's car has never been near MB performance.
There is at least 1 seasons when HAM’s car was worse than RB. So at lease there is that.

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How can you expect an answer to this question? Max's car has never been near MB performance.
Do we know how wide the gap is? VER seems like he can beat BOT straight up on a semi regular basis. Why isn't it always 1-2 BOT/HAM every week? Why does HAM still outdrive BOT regularly in the same machinery?

Maybe has something to do with the guy behind the wheel, maybe?
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How can you expect an answer to this question? Max's car has never been near MB performance.
Spot on mate , you nailed it !

Actually the Benz is a PROPAGANDA machine !
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Spot on mate , you nailed it !

Actually the Benz is a PROPAGANDA machine !
Duh, that's what all sports organizations are. If they aren't winning they sell hope that they can etc.
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There is at least 1 seasons when HAM’s car was worse than RB. So at lease there is that.
Probably 2012, as well because of 5 retirements and the pit stop gaffes...UGH. It was painful to watch. Painful.
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Duh, that's what all sports organizations are. If they aren't winning they sell hope that they can etc.
I meant a propaganda machine performed by the Benz power and speed .
The rest is actually invisible ...

Wait ! Some Belgian kid who is driving under the Dutch flag drives himself also in the pictures by drinking Red Bulls !
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I meant a propaganda machine performed by the Benz power and speed .
The rest is actually invisible ...

Wait ! Some Belgian kid who is driving under the Dutch flag drives himself also in the pictures by drinking Red Bulls !
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Speaking of propaganda, you guys got 5 for da kid.
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Huh?
I'm guessing there's a "lost in translation" there somewhere.
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Huh?
Mate you don't get my joke regarding drinking Red bulls .I'm sorry for that .
As you know only Red Bull can give you wings . Because the HONDA PU is to weak for a real fight with the powerful Benz.
That's why drinking Red Bulls is required in the situation...
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Hamilton has driven against and in the same team as some of the all time greats in the sport (Alonso) with inferior machinery and still beaten them. In almost every season he's competed in, he's competed for the world championships even when he's had a dogshit car. I'm sorry, but while Verstappen is an extremely promising young driver, and may come up to the same level as Hamilton, he isn't at that level yet.
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Do we know how wide the gap is? VER seems like he can beat BOT straight up on a semi regular basis. Why isn't it always 1-2 BOT/HAM every week? Why does HAM still outdrive BOT regularly in the same machinery?

Maybe has something to do with the guy behind the wheel, maybe?
Never said Hamilton isn't a spectacular driver. I'm not in the [majority] crew needing to shit on people to lift others up. These guys are all amazing...Except Latifi. I just can't get on board with him...

But, Bottas is faster than Hamilton on semi-regular(ish) basis, and we haven't seen anyone even close to Max's pace in a similar car. I'm not even a Verstappen fan so don't treat me like a fanatic.

And yes I know I'm referring to speed over overall skill, but total package is something that develops over more years. Look at Hamilton's early years - fast as lightning but making many more errors and appearing much more clumsy/overzealous in comparison to his current form.
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Bottas is faster than Hamilton on semi-regular(ish) basis,
Really?...Head to head over their races together in Mercs, its
Bottas 9 wins
Hamilton 38 wins
Bottas very rarely outpaces Hamilton by any metric.



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