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    Quote Originally Posted by N4D13 View Post
    We had the very same conversation at the beginning of last years and some forum members were certain that it was going to be Bottas' year and that he'd mount a credible challenge, only for their predictions to fall apart a couple of races into the season. So far history shows that Bottas can show glimpses of speed occasionally, but there's nothing to suggest that he'll keep the level of excellence that Hamilton does deliver consistently.

    Beating your teammate to pole by 0.012 seconds in just one race doesn't magically turn you into a championship contender, especially when your second lap was a mess that could have meant floor damage or even putting the car in the wall.
    This is the sort of season that can allow Bottas to steal a title. He has started well which he needs to do to have half a chance. But Hamilton has made is way to 2nd. Damage limitation.

    I am impressed with Bottas this season. He is beginning to be consistent.
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    Now there's Renault punishing Ricciardo for signing up with McLaren.

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    It is looking like reliability is lower than we have seen for a few seasons now. They are dropping like flies it seem.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nitrodaze View Post
    I am impressed with Bottas this season. He is beginning to be consistent.
    How can you measure consistency when we're not even halfway through the first race of the season?
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    Safety car has brought Hamilton well into contention. Bottas now has a real fight on his hand.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gm99 View Post
    How can you measure consistency when we're not even halfway through the first race of the season?
    Well he has started two seasons strongly consecutively. That is consistent. That is a good indication that he may have built on his level from last year. Which suggests that he may do better this season.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nitrodaze View Post
    Well he has started two seasons strongly consecutively. That is consistent.
    In my definition, consistent is not just starting a season strongly, but to maintain that level throughout the season.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gm99 View Post
    How can you measure consistency when we're not even halfway through the first race of the season?
    Welkl he has started two seasons strong consecutively. That is consistent.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gm99 View Post
    In my definition, consistent is not just starting a season strongly, but to maintain that level throughout the season.
    That is Bottas's aspiration this season. But we shall see if he can be consistent through a season.
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    Is Mercedes going to impose team orders. Hamilton is reeling in Bottas at the mo.
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