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  1. 28th August 2021, 16:21 #91
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    OUT - even if Bottas performs adequately, Merc can't take the chance of losing George if he's not promoted soon.
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  3. 28th August 2021, 17:18 #92
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    Quote Originally Posted by pantealex View Post
    IN - any other is not quicker than Lewis either
    For now, at least until some changes happen, there are probably no drivers that will challenge either Lewis or Max in the respective teams. But four years in Bottas still isn't really a great #2 unless the car is completely dominant. And just about anyone on the grid can do that. I think there are a lot of really good options myself.

    And no disrespect intended towards yourself or Bottas. He's a really good driver IMHO, but not consistently fast enough to earn an upper crust ride.


    Quote Originally Posted by Firstgear View Post
    OUT - even if Bottas performs adequately, Merc can't take the chance of losing George if he's not promoted soon.
    I have to think that has an impact on the decision. If Merc waits too long it could really bite them later, especially with all the car changes coming next year.
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  5. 28th August 2021, 19:00 #93
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    Toto said today the decision has been made. Has to be:

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    Russell in a inferior car trounced Bottas.
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  7. 28th August 2021, 19:15 #94
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    Quote Originally Posted by F1nKS View Post
    Toto said today the decision has been made. Has to be:

    OUT

    Russell in a inferior car trounced Bottas.
    2.3 seconds to Hamilton in the same car. It's actually disgraceful. Mercedes have to look to the future and with the rule changes next year it's the perfect time to bring him in. There's more to be gained by bringing in Russell than there is by retaining Bottas. As I said before, I heard through the grapevine that they signed Russell about 2 months ago anyway. We'll find out soon if that is true I guess.
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  9. 28th August 2021, 20:41 #95
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    IN.
    If Russell was still available, Red Bull would have waited before re-signing Perez.
    Oct. 31, 1999 - one of the blackest days in motorsports.
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  11. 28th August 2021, 20:44 #96
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    Quote Originally Posted by gm99 View Post
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    If Russell was still available, Red Bull would have waited before re-signing Perez.
    Yup! I thought the same as soon as Perez's contract was signed.
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  13. 29th August 2021, 10:11 #97
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    Quote Originally Posted by gm99 View Post
    IN.
    If Russell was still available, Red Bull would have waited before re-signing Perez.
    I think you mean OUT for Bottas
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  14. 29th August 2021, 10:29 #98
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nitrodaze View Post
    I think you mean OUT for Bottas
    No, I meant IN for Russell
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    Quote Originally Posted by gm99 View Post
    No, I meant IN for Russell
    The thread question was in connection to Bottas only; OUT or IN
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  17. 29th August 2021, 18:41 #100
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nitrodaze View Post
    The thread question was in connection to Bottas only; OUT or IN
    Yes, I got it wrong - I did mean OUT for Bottas.
    I won't attempt a funny riposte this time.
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