Could be a good year for George !
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With the presumption that Mercedes come up with a competitive car, Next year could be a great season for our George.
He will be far harder competition for both Lewis and Max ! Lewis will be taking no prisoners with Max if he tries some off the moves he carried out this year with no championship to worry about early on and can see a few DNFs for them both.
And George could be there to pick up the results.
Also Alonso, Norris and the Ferrari boys could well come into play and have a say in the matter.
This year could be Max,s one and only championship?
He will be far harder competition for both Lewis and Max ! Lewis will be taking no prisoners with Max if he tries some off the moves he carried out this year with no championship to worry about early on and can see a few DNFs for them both.
And George could be there to pick up the results.
Also Alonso, Norris and the Ferrari boys could well come into play and have a say in the matter.
This year could be Max,s one and only championship?
Max is only 24 on current form and his career to date you have to say it's unlikely it'll be his only championship.
Next year will be interesting though - have read some articles that seem to suggest Red Bull gave the end of the season everything - did Mercedes give as much? what does the 22 development look like for either of them?
As with any regulation change there is always an element of "luck" in interpreting the new rules (see Brawn / Honda) - also Red Bull are taking the engine construction in house - who knows how much of a change that will be?
George will have a lot of learning to do - am sure he'll be fast but there's a big difference between one off performances and producing it week after week - I think they said last night there are 10 races in 13 weeks at one point next year - that's a lot.
Next year will be interesting though - have read some articles that seem to suggest Red Bull gave the end of the season everything - did Mercedes give as much? what does the 22 development look like for either of them?
As with any regulation change there is always an element of "luck" in interpreting the new rules (see Brawn / Honda) - also Red Bull are taking the engine construction in house - who knows how much of a change that will be?
George will have a lot of learning to do - am sure he'll be fast but there's a big difference between one off performances and producing it week after week - I think they said last night there are 10 races in 13 weeks at one point next year - that's a lot.
esuuv said:
As with any regulation change there is always an element of "luck" in interpreting the new rules (see Brawn / Honda) - also Red Bull are taking the engine construction in house - who knows how much of a change that will be?
I think this is the most important bit.. There is an assumption that it will be MB vs RB again next year, but with very different regulations coming in to play, just like the Brawn year.. There could be one team comes out of the blue with a design that just blows away everyone... Superhoop said:
esuuv said:
As with any regulation change there is always an element of "luck" in interpreting the new rules (see Brawn / Honda) - also Red Bull are taking the engine construction in house - who knows how much of a change that will be?
I think this is the most important bit.. There is an assumption that it will be MB vs RB again next year, but with very different regulations coming in to play, just like the Brawn year.. There could be one team comes out of the blue with a design that just blows away everyone... Everyone has a lot of learning to do for next year, so changing teams shouldn't be too much of an extra hindrance to him. The cars and the tyres are going to be completely different for everyone.
We also shouldn't think of him as young and inexperienced anymore. He's only four months younger than Max, started racing single seaters in the same year as Max, and has won more championships than Max. He will do just fine.
We also shouldn't think of him as young and inexperienced anymore. He's only four months younger than Max, started racing single seaters in the same year as Max, and has won more championships than Max. He will do just fine.
Had Lewis won his 8th I think George would have a better year. As it stands I think Lewis will be in Post-Rosberg beast mode and won't be in a charitable mood when it comes to his teammate (or anyone) this coming year. Assuming the cars are closer than they have been I can see a repeat of Lewis/Alonso with another team sneaking the WDC. Unless Lewis/George cut a deal in private.
Edited by glazbagun on Tuesday 14th December 20:31
cgt2 said:
Ferrari have been working on the new regs for a long time without the pressure of heated battle in 2021. With their driver pairing it could be a fantastic season for them.
Like Mercedes I think they'll have the Nico/Lewis problem. How can you favour LeClerc when Sainz has been so good. Of all the teams I'd say only Red Bull (and maybe Alfa) will have a clear #1 / #2 driver setup.JayK12 said:
Pretty sure GR will assist Lewis in getting his 8th WC, and Perez will continue to assist Max.
He can tryMax has the mental upper hand over Lewis (and all other drivers). He also now clearly enjoys the support from FIA, FOM and the Race Director. I can't see him being stopped. Max won't need to 'get his elbows out' he can just throw them off the f***ing track.
Lando, George, Alex, Estabon; Great drivers but they haven't had their sportsmanship, empathy and personality surgically removed (which is what is required now).
glazbagun said:
Like Mercedes I think they'll have the Nico/Lewis problem. How can you favour LeClerc when Sainz has been so good. Of all the teams I'd say only Red Bull (and maybe Alfa) will have a clear #1 / #2 driver setup.
Nah, Bottas will get close to Zhou sometimes just like he did with Lewis.glazbagun said:
Had Lewis won his 8th I think George would have a better year. As it stands I think Lewis will be in Post-Rosberg beast mode and won't be in a charitable mood when it comes to his teammate (or anyone) this coming year. Assuming the cars are closer than they have been I can see a repeat of Lewis/Alonso with another team sneaking the WDC. Unless Lewis/George cut a deal in private.
Ive thought similar, take this year as an example.Edited by glazbagun on Tuesday 14th December 20:31
Had Lewis and George been trading the optimal strategies every race meanwhile max is there reaping the sole #1 status at RB I doubt this title would have gone to the wire. I only see Mercs line up as a hinderance In this respect.
Unless either George isn’t quite as good as I’m expecting, or merc lay down a very firm status quo in light of last weekend
James44 said:
JayK12 said:
Pretty sure GR will assist Lewis in getting his 8th WC, and Perez will continue to assist Max.
He can tryMax has the mental upper hand over Lewis (and all other drivers). He also now clearly enjoys the support from FIA, FOM and the Race Director. I can't see him being stopped. Max won't need to 'get his elbows out' he can just throw them off the f***ing track.
Lando, George, Alex, Estabon; Great drivers but they haven't had their sportsmanship, empathy and personality surgically removed (which is what is required now).
Edited by skullcandy on Tuesday 14th December 22:02
Good luck to George, but as others have suggested the new rules mean we might have a shake-up.
If the order is the same as this season, George’s job is to not be as nice to opponents as Valtteri was. Get down and dirty with MV, playing him at his own game, and who cares if it means a few DNFs.
If the order is the same as this season, George’s job is to not be as nice to opponents as Valtteri was. Get down and dirty with MV, playing him at his own game, and who cares if it means a few DNFs.
cc3 said:
George has to learn his craft in a new car and a new team but will be serous opposition to Verstappen unlike Bottas. I can see some big crashes between the 2 of them George won’t yield
Which is exactly what merc and Lewis want. Someone who is fast, talented, hungry, loyal and sees his future post Lewis leaving merc. George won’t jump out the way of max like botas has this year. George will have no issues with crashing with max if he tries some of the stupid moves he has on Lewis, and that just works in Lewis’s favour, a couple of DNF for max crashing with George and that’s his WDC hopes over.
George realises that his future is merc and post Lewis. He does a good job for merc now and he will get the support in the future.
Edited by MB140 on Wednesday 15th December 06:17
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