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  1. william

    william Two Time F1 World Champ
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    I have to confess, I never liked the guy.
     
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  2. Nembo1777

    Nembo1777 F1 World Champ
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    Visited Poland for work in May and Warsaw airport was full or products referencing him as if he were a super hero and his bio was sitting on...pole position in the bookshop, just a bit exagerated...
     
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  3. classic308

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    If Bottas is out at MB he should go to RB and be a wingman for Max.
     
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  4. P.Singhof

    P.Singhof F1 Rookie

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    If Bottas is out at Mercedes I was hoping that Max would be at Mercedes ;)
    Lewis is looking forward to that, he said so himself. Maybe one should take his word for once :D
     
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  5. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    I so don't care for Bottas, to me it's totally irrelevant where he ends up. I find the guy beyond boring.
     
  6. DF1

    DF1 Two Time F1 World Champ

    Boring but more wins than Hulk LOL. Still amazed how no one wants Hulk at the top team.
     
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  7. TifosiUSA

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    Ghastly is not long for that ride.
     
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  8. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    I used to be a fan of the Hulk but somewhat he lost the "Incredible" part over the seasons with no results. Don't care if he is a goner too.

    BTW: He could play Val Kilmer's part in the remake of Top Gun.
     
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  9. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Interesting, didn't know about the quarter billion.
     
  10. DF1

    DF1 Two Time F1 World Champ

    A touch more than the usual investment in a 'higher' education lol
     
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  11. Nortonious

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    "K-mag, you're dangerous"

    "That's right, Hulk, I am dangerous....now **** my ***** mate"
     
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  12. jpalmito

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    I guess a lot of drivers would look weaks against this verstappen right now ,
     
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  13. Etcetera

    Etcetera Two Time F1 World Champ
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    170 starts, 0 podiums. He's Nick Heidfeld 2.0.
     
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  14. Etcetera

    Etcetera Two Time F1 World Champ
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    I didn't pay any attention to him off track...but I'm the same way with 100% of the other drivers.

    Gotta say this, though...Kubica has the ABC's of racing down pat. Always Be Crashing. I'd bet he spent more time in the air than on the track.
     
  15. classic308

    classic308 F1 Veteran

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    Me too. Still a good wingman though.
     
  16. OhioMark

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    The question remains, "How good of wingman does Mercedes want to partner with Hammy?"
     
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  17. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Yes, but there are likely some that are better/more consistent. I also wonder whether MB is starting to think ahead for when Lewis is no longer in F1.
     
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  18. DF1

    DF1 Two Time F1 World Champ

    https://www.autosport.com/f1/feature/9376/the-epic-teammate-rivalry-we-now-wont-get

    Red Bull may have been slightly disappointed to have seen Max Verstappen miss out on winning the Hungarian Grand Prix, but second place did at least ensure one thing: the Dutchman is now guaranteed to be staying put for 2020.

    After months of speculation that Verstappen could drop a driver market bombshell and activate an exit clause he had in his contract, word in the Hungaroring paddock was that his result was enough to close off that avenue beyond all doubt.

    The suggestion - not denied by Red Bull's motorsport advisor Helmut Marko - was that Verstappen had the right to walk away if he was not in the top three of the drivers' championship by the summer break.

    On Sunday night, his 18 points for second plus a bonus one for fastest lap, allied to Sebastian Vettel finishing behind him, ensured that Verstappen was exactly where Red Bull wanted him to be.

    Team boss Christian Horner did not want to elaborate on the contractual details, but he was adamant that Verstappen was going nowhere.

    "Bits of paper are confidential between the driver and the team but you can rest assured that Max will be driving with Red Bull next year," he said.
     
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  19. 375+

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    Lewis is there for at least two seasons, maybe three. Max is the driver they(everyone) want.
     
  20. william

    william Two Time F1 World Champ
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    They don't need to worry about that for the next 5 years, according to Hamilton.
    As long as Mercedes gives him a car capable to win, he will stay, IMO.
     
  21. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Interesting, thanks.
     
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  22. DF1

    DF1 Two Time F1 World Champ

  23. Dhruv George

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    https://www.essentiallysports.com/ross-brawn-admits-mick-schumacher-reminded-him-of-michael-schumacher/

    How long until we see Schumacher Jr in F1, and more importantly, in a Ferrari. Mick has already taken his maiden F2 victory. The lad can only move up from there.

    Since he's a Ferrari Academy driver, it is fairly obvious that eventually he'll don the scarlet overalls, but the only question is when?

    Finally, when he does graduate to F1, which team would he be placed in? My money's on either Alfa Romeo or Haas, since both are Ferrari-affiliated teams
     
  24. DF1

    DF1 Two Time F1 World Champ

    Autosport covered in detail his progress this year. He is not quite on the track to F1. His F2 development appears slower than his rivals who moved to F2 with him. I think 2 more years with adequate results.
     
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