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    Quote Originally Posted by Zico View Post
    Really??

    That would be perhaps slightly funny if it was a joke. Just don't expect anyone to take you seriously and engage in a debate with you when you come out with stuff like this.
    Yes really. Ferrari was just as fast as the Mercedes in 2017. It was faster in 2018 and 2019. Yes the teams made some mistakes as did Vettel. Vettel was leading the championship early 2018 before he crashed it in the rain at the German GP. In the right hands, that car could have won one of the championships or even both.

    So yes really.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nitrodaze View Post
    Yes really. Ferrari was just as fast as the Mercedes in 2017. It was faster in 2018 and 2019. Yes the teams made some mistakes as did Vettel. Vettel was leading the championship early 2018 before he crashed it in the rain at the German GP. In the right hands, that car could have won one of the championships or even both.

    So yes really.

    So after Ferrari got sanctioned by the FIA and lost a huge chunk of PU performance after Montreal, Lewis would have climbed out the car and pushed it making up the 10-15mph deficit on the long straights to stop Hass's passing him?

    I don't think you actually do believe it... Lewis is obviously a top driver but you just dont want to admit that its the car is the real superstar. Russell only proved what most of us already knew.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nitrodaze View Post
    That may be the case actually. He has been saying he might stop racing. Probably now is the time to do so. He has done it all now, so why not.
    Then again, why would he? He could always decide to quit like rosberg did, but we would most likely have known at the end of the season if he wanted that. He would not negotiate for months if he didn't want to continue.

    But if he wants to continue, he will have to take what mercedes wants to offer him. They want him, but they don't need him.

    No other team can give him a better car, nor will they give him a 40 million dollar salary.

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    Quote Originally Posted by denkimi View Post
    Then again, why would he? He could always decide to quit like rosberg did, but we would most likely have known at the end of the season if he wanted that. He would not negotiate for months if he didn't want to continue.

    But if he wants to continue, he will have to take what mercedes wants to offer him. They want him, but they don't need him.

    No other team can give him a better car, nor will they give him a 40 million dollar salary.
    Well you said it, this is an invitation to retirement. And like Rosburg, he would be leaving unbeaten with his head high. He does not have to race anymore really. I would miss him but if he continues with a crap deal, it would eat him up from the inside. Retirement is better.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zico View Post
    So after Ferrari got sanctioned by the FIA and lost a huge chunk of PU performance after Montreal, Lewis would have climbed out the car and pushed it making up the 10-15mph deficit on the long straights to stop Hass's passing him?

    I don't think you actually do believe it... Lewis is obviously a top driver but you just dont want to admit that its the car is the real superstar. Russell only proved what most of us already knew.
    Sometimes l wonder what planet you are on.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nitrodaze View Post
    Sometimes l wonder what planet you are on.

    Right.

    Nitro.. I'm curious as to what age group you fall into?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zico View Post
    Right.

    Nitro.. I'm curious as to what age group you fall into?
    Whatever!
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    I don't how reliable this UK formula 1 site is, but this is what they are saying today.

    https://formula1news.co.uk/real-chan...cedes-in-2021/

    And now, a source in the F1 paddock has told this publication that there is a “real chance” that George Russell could replace Sir Hamilton at Mercedes in 2021, given the “unprecedented situation.”
    Mercedes has teased with a picture of their "pen" - so I really think that we are about to hear that Hamilton has signed the Mercedes contract.

    https://twitter.com/MercedesAMGF1/st...262710278?s=20

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    Quote Originally Posted by F1nKS View Post
    I don't how reliable this UK formula 1 site is, but this is what they are saying today.

    https://formula1news.co.uk/real-chan...cedes-in-2021/



    Mercedes has teased with a picture of their "pen" - so I really think that we are about to hear that Hamilton has signed the Mercedes contract.

    https://twitter.com/MercedesAMGF1/st...262710278?s=20
    I would love to see Russell in the Mercedes. But it would be a shame to see Hamilton depart if that happens. He would leave behind such a huge hole in the paddock and would be felt by F1 as a whole. But some things have to come to an end.
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    There are rumours that Ferrari have cobbled together a very power engine for the 2021 season. So whatever the pairing at Mercedes, they are likely to have a stiff competition this new season from Ferrari and possibly Redbull with Perez alongside Verstapenn. Hence, it would be interesting to see how Mercedes cope with these threats in Hamilton's absence.

    Whatever the case, 2021 promises to be an exciting season. Would Mercedes in their new configuration be able to withstand the onslaught of attack from Ferrari and Redbull, both with a new stronger lineup. That remains to be seen. But Mercedes is still the favorites for the 2021 titles with or without Hamilton.

    With Hamilton in the car, one would most certainly say, it is going to be another Mercedes dominance. The real question now is can it be so without Hamilton in the car. It would certainly be sensational if Russell can jump in the Merecedes car and win his first F1 championship at his first attempt. Maybe, it may provide Bottas his first real opportunity to win his first F1 championship in the absence of Hamilton.

    Whichever way the Mercedes/Hamilton negotiation goes, all signs suggests that 2021 would most likely be closer at the sharp end of the grid with Ferrari returning to form.

    I think it is possible that Mercedes may not win one or both of the titles this 2021 season for various reasons.
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