-Norris“I think we’re pretty tight and even with probably Mercedes, they seem probably just as quick as us. They just didn’t turn up the engine and do as much in the final runs. I think we’re in a good place, but we definitely have a little bit more to find.”
Verstappen is not moving out of RedBull and Antonelli would be a very risky choice considering his performances in F2. I guess Carlos is waiting for Toto to make up his mind about Antonelli.
If Merc wants a number 2 driver, they should pick Bottas, but that guy is the grid's easiest target in the starts and wheel-to-wheel battles. And he doesn't even accept a one-year deal. Sainz would definitely be the best choice available. Antonelli is too premature and risky and could have career-ending results like Vandoorne.Dunlay wrote:Carlos is a bad choice for Mercedes, as bad as Ocon. The guy goes on his own tangent on track and can be pain in the ass despite being slow. When really required by the team, he would be nowhere.
Agree with that. Sainz and LH switching seats may give a good reference point on how quick they are.Chuckjr wrote: ↑06 Jul 2024, 03:45Max won’t leave till it’s pretty sure he has as good or better chance with the Merc. If it’s working, don’t fix it.
Antonelli would be a rookie and all rookies crash and make dumb mistakes. It’s just the way they all learn. Merc does not need a crash prone, overly ambitious rookie trying to prove he should be in a top team. Put him in the Williams to learn and crash on their dime. He will rise to the occasion if he deserves a top team spot. All the good ones do.
Carlos would be an outstanding choice imo. Seasoned. Fast. Proven winner.
Go with the Spaniard, Toto. He will be aching to take on Ferrari after they dropped him for a has been.
Piastri was a different species; he hardly crashed at all. But I can imagine Antonelli, with little experience, would take the year learning from crashes.Chuckjr wrote:Max won’t leave till it’s pretty sure he has as good or better chance with the Merc. If it’s working, don’t fix it.
Antonelli would be a rookie and all rookies crash and make dumb mistakes. It’s just the way they all learn. Merc does not need a crash prone, overly ambitious rookie trying to prove he should be in a top team. Put him in the Williams to learn and crash on their dime. He will rise to the occasion if he deserves a top team spot. All the good ones do.
Carlos would be an outstanding choice imo. Seasoned. Fast. Proven winner.
Go with the Spaniard, Toto. He will be aching to take on Ferrari after they dropped him for a has been.
I think maybe some mind games from norris here. Merc don't really look like they've setup the car to its full potential yet. You can't really take much away from fp1 and fp2. Should see more representative times in fp3.AR3-GP wrote: ↑06 Jul 2024, 00:12-Norris“I think we’re pretty tight and even with probably Mercedes, they seem probably just as quick as us. They just didn’t turn up the engine and do as much in the final runs. I think we’re in a good place, but we definitely have a little bit more to find.”
https://pitdebrief.com/post/mercedes-pr ... gp-norris/
Norris is usually quite open and honest about where they are. Merc showed all the hallmarks of a car running low on power all the way through FP2.Jdn1327 wrote: ↑06 Jul 2024, 10:41I think maybe some mind games from norris here. Merc don't really look like they've setup the car to its full potential yet. You can't really take much away from fp1 and fp2. Should see more representative times in fp3.AR3-GP wrote: ↑06 Jul 2024, 00:12-Norris“I think we’re pretty tight and even with probably Mercedes, they seem probably just as quick as us. They just didn’t turn up the engine and do as much in the final runs. I think we’re in a good place, but we definitely have a little bit more to find.”
https://pitdebrief.com/post/mercedes-pr ... gp-norris/
Good question
