2023 Australian Grand Prix - Melbourne, March 31 - April 02

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Hrmnph!!

Car was "out of the window" in the first run said Max. He had more in the bag. Oh well. 2nd and 3rd is good enough.

Shame Hamilton didn't gwt to prepare his lap properly with Hulkenberg blocking him.
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Russell and Hamilton are also in the top tier of saturday drivers.
A lion must kill its prey.

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Russell super happy. That'a 3-0 beating Hamilton in Q.
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The merc concept always went well on more downforce reliant tracks and it seems similar here too.

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Will we see the return of the Russile tomorrow

I suspect he won't bother trying to get the race lead.. Seems more likely to me he'll just be focused on beating Hamilton at the start

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Guenther to Gene, regarding Magnussen - "Gene, we can't beat a dead horse. You can't buy talent. He has to perform like everyone else. F***** hell.". :lol:

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organic wrote: ↑
01 Apr 2023, 08:18
Will we see the return of the Russile tomorrow

I suspect he won't bother trying to get the race lead.. Seems more likely to me he'll just be focused on beating Hamilton at the start
I don't think anyone can take on Verstappen in the race. Even if Russel or Russel and Hamilton would win the start against Verstappen, as soon as DRS is enabled Verstappen will simply fly by.

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organic wrote: ↑
01 Apr 2023, 08:18
Will we see the return of the Russile tomorrow

I suspect he won't bother trying to get the race lead.. Seems more likely to me he'll just be focused on beating Hamilton at the start
If he gets a look at Max at turn 1 he will go for it. You can rest assured of that. The guy is an assassin. It's not just about beating Lewis imo. Problem is that he is not that good of a starter historically so he probably won't get the run on Max.

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Hammerfist wrote: ↑
01 Apr 2023, 08:22
organic wrote: ↑
01 Apr 2023, 08:18
Will we see the return of the Russile tomorrow

I suspect he won't bother trying to get the race lead.. Seems more likely to me he'll just be focused on beating Hamilton at the start
If he gets a look at Max at turn 1 he will go for it. You can rest assured of that. The guy is an assassin. It's not just about beating Lewis imo. Problem is that he is not that good of a starter historically so he probably won't get the run on Max.
His only aim is to beat Ham so, he will concentrate only on that.
We need a miracle. We need only one racing lap.

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xaero wrote: ↑
01 Apr 2023, 08:24
Hammerfist wrote: ↑
01 Apr 2023, 08:22
organic wrote: ↑
01 Apr 2023, 08:18
Will we see the return of the Russile tomorrow

I suspect he won't bother trying to get the race lead.. Seems more likely to me he'll just be focused on beating Hamilton at the start
If he gets a look at Max at turn 1 he will go for it. You can rest assured of that. The guy is an assassin. It's not just about beating Lewis imo. Problem is that he is not that good of a starter historically so he probably won't get the run on Max.
His only aim is to beat Ham so, he will concentrate only on that.
Is that what he did when the opportunity arise in Brazil last year? Was he sitting behind Max when the car was there to do the job? Be ready for another excuse for tomorrow about why Hamilton couldn't score more points and complaining Russel is selfish and driving for himself.

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mendis wrote: ↑
01 Apr 2023, 08:27
xaero wrote: ↑
01 Apr 2023, 08:24
Hammerfist wrote: ↑
01 Apr 2023, 08:22


If he gets a look at Max at turn 1 he will go for it. You can rest assured of that. The guy is an assassin. It's not just about beating Lewis imo. Problem is that he is not that good of a starter historically so he probably won't get the run on Max.
His only aim is to beat Ham so, he will concentrate only on that.
Is that what he did when the opportunity arise in Brazil last year? Was he sitting behind Max when the car was there to do the job? Be ready for another excuse for tomorrow about why Hamilton couldn't score more points and complaining Russel is selfish and driving for himself.
Selective quote doesn't matter. Maybe you forgot what your beloved Max did in Brazil. Anyway there is no point discussing with known haters.
We need a miracle. We need only one racing lap.

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xaero wrote: ↑
01 Apr 2023, 08:24
Hammerfist wrote: ↑
01 Apr 2023, 08:22
organic wrote: ↑
01 Apr 2023, 08:18
Will we see the return of the Russile tomorrow

I suspect he won't bother trying to get the race lead.. Seems more likely to me he'll just be focused on beating Hamilton at the start
If he gets a look at Max at turn 1 he will go for it. You can rest assured of that. The guy is an assassin. It's not just about beating Lewis imo. Problem is that he is not that good of a starter historically so he probably won't get the run on Max.
His only aim is to beat Ham so, he will concentrate only on that.
I believe you are dead wrong, but whatever.

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xaero wrote: ↑
01 Apr 2023, 08:30
mendis wrote: ↑
01 Apr 2023, 08:27
xaero wrote: ↑
01 Apr 2023, 08:24

His only aim is to beat Ham so, he will concentrate only on that.
Is that what he did when the opportunity arise in Brazil last year? Was he sitting behind Max when the car was there to do the job? Be ready for another excuse for tomorrow about why Hamilton couldn't score more points and complaining Russel is selfish and driving for himself.
Selective quote doesn't matter. Maybe you forgot what your beloved Max did in Brazil. Anyway there is no point discussing with known haters.
With nothing hopeful in the present or future, the only potent thing to do is to harp back into past.

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Re: 2023 Australian Grand Prix - Melbourne, March 31 - April 02

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Wasn't the track temp at Hungaroring low last year as well? Don't know if that correlates with Mercedes being strong today comparatively to other teams but it does seem that way

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The regulations have done a wonderful job to bunch up everyone beside Red Bull. Atleast for qualifying and it is making exciting Saturdays!