The 2019 Season - Your Verdict

[journeyman racer]

But speaking of the 2019 season, I'm linking this podcast of Mika Hakkinen's summary of the season.

https://soundcloud.com/unibetfinland...on-2019-review

Now, Mika is an outstanding media figure in F1. Whether it's these unibet series of podcasts, his Beyond The Grid interview, or whatever else, he is a terrific analyst.

There's no figure in motorsport that gives a great an insight into what goes on in F1/motorsport, and what drivers of his calibre go through.

In regards to N Jones' line about Bottas never being Hamilton's equal (Presumably as a talent and in performance?) and TBK's line about that it's clear "that it is very unlikely Bottas will ever be able to match Hamilton". Well, Hakkinene gives an insight into why this is the case.

If you listen to 13:30 to 15:30, you'll hear Hakkinen's opinion of Hamilton's title win. If you listen from 24:30 to 28:20, you'll hear his insight into what Gasly has to deal with and what contributed to his lack of performance at RB, particularly when you compare it to his performances at TR. This is relevant because Bottas is faced with the same situation, but isn't affected as much (Although it may give an insight into Bottas 2018 season?)

If we go back to the race thread, I'm sure there'll be numerous occasions when posters laud Hamilton and how he makes it look so "easy". Well, Hakkinen tells you why.

The best part for me about it is that none of the hardened Hamilton fans can dispute what Hakkinen says. He's lived through everything as a driver, and knows what's going on within MB, as he's a part of Bottas' team, and the race team probably tells him anyway with the clout he's got.

Another best part about what Hakkinen says is that Hamilton fans can't be spiteful towards him because Hakkinen isn't begrudging or spiteful about the situation at all.

Hopefully some of you will listen to the parts I've highlighted, if not all of it, before I go on. All I'll say is that he does put a different context into driving the "same" car, and that it doesn't necessarily mean that it's an equal situation.

Enjoy.