Quote Originally Posted by Nitrodaze View Post
I am sure it was a coincidence that Hamilton comments about Verstapenn not having a wingman to assist him in effectively taking the fight to Mercedes was followed by strong showing by Albon. A comment that Redbull reacted to aggressively by pointing out the fact that Hamilton was responsible for depriving Albon well deserved podium places. Albon himself showed signs of feeling critisized.

The following races after Hamilton's comment, Albon qualified 6th and then 4th, and secured a podium position. I think Hamilton's comment was just what Albon and his engineers needed to hear.

By the way Vettel and Ferrari are a lost cause this season.
What a different race it may have been if Verstapenn did not have that engine problem. He had a better start than Hamilton and was almost level with him. From that point, l envisaged a drag race down the straight but Verstapenn fizzles out and drifted backwards.
With the number of restarts thatb occured, who was to say Verstapeen may not have stolen the win from Mercedes. That said, hindsight is a wonderful thing eh.