My hopes were high after pre-season testing, but the huge 7 tenths gap over the Ferraris has all but guaranteed yet another Merc dominated season. :/
Ah, well.. I hope we at least see some good fights within the rest of the top ten.
Mercedes are actually more dominant here this year than last year. Last year was just a special lap by Lewis to get that advantage. This year they looked like they could do those laptimes all day long.
The smoke continues to be seen percolating around RB and Max leaving for Mercedes. It would be interesting to see Max and see if how he does.
But if Max does leave, does Red Bull become a...
Maybe if they're lucky, but I think it'll take a lot of work for them to catch the Racing Bulls without Max! :)
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