The Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka was one where Red Bull Racing didn't disappoint. Verstappen and Perez had controlled drives and never under threat to take that 1-2 finish. Australian Grand Prix winner Carlos Sainz joins them on the podium by finishing third.
just shows how in fact average Russell really is.
George being "average" would not reflect well on Hamilton.
it's fully understandable that Hamilton being almost 40 loses pace, I was expecting a lot more from Russell.Cs98 wrote: ↑06 Apr 2024, 09:19George being "average" would not reflect well on Hamilton.
So you think Lewis has declined to the point where you expect Russell to beat him every weekend? Interesting, and you call Russell "average". That really does not reflect well on current Lewis then.
I think Lewis, as any other driver over 35, has declined in qualifying. I never expected Russell to beat Lewis every weekend, but I expected him to be faster say 6-7 out of 10 times. I was also expecting Lewis to be still better in race trim more often than not. But what we have now, after two years, they are near 50/50 in quali, and Lewis obviously is still far better, more reliable and consistent races, even if his loss of motivation and interest driving uncompetitive cars is quite obvious(and also expected). The fact than Russell can't show anything great at such drivers track as Suzuka tells us a lot about his genuine ultimate talent. Outqulified by Lewis 3 out of 3 times at Suzuka(the only of Lewis teammates), beaten by 0,3s two years in a row. This is a lot!
The quali is 3-1 this season, so better than your numbers. And Lewis' race performances have been lackluster this year. If he isn't motivated he shouldn't be driving, motivation and bringing your best is part of the job.avantman wrote: ↑06 Apr 2024, 09:32I think Lewis, as any other driver over 35, has declined in qualifying. I never expected Russell to beat Lewis every weekend, but I expected him to be faster say 6-7 out of 10 times. I was also expecting Lewis to be still better in race trim more often than not. But what we have now, after two years, they are near 50/50 in quali, and Lewis obviously is still far better, more reliable and consistent races, even if his loss of motivation and interest driving unncompetitive cars is quite obvious(and also expected).
Jack Doohan could make a very good commentator. Always talks genuine points and being an actual driver, is insightful. Tired of SKY-gang/F1tv-gang and the entire 'brit diaspora' who are looking for the smallest opportunity to heap praise on HAM/RUS/NOR if they do something mundane a bit better. The worst of all is Buxton.
7th place IIRC, Russell was 8th IIRC.
Max, Fernando and Lando are three best drivers in F1 right now and over the past two years. The most consistent overall in all sorts of conditions on all sorts of race tracks. Showed again today why.
