peewon wrote: ↑04 Oct 2024, 10:02
It'll be more interesting if they're actually competing for wins. We've already seen Stroll get the first preference on strategy even when he's outqualified by Alonso. I think the compromise will be Alonso getting his swan song with a win and then pushing Lance.
When they are quite equal pace wise - STR will always get the prefence - for obvious reasons.
But how many times ALO was hindered by STR last year to get one of his podiums? Exactly. Zero times.
The air at the top of F1 is thin. As long as ALO is able to up his game whenever he smells a podium or even win, STR won't be in his way - as he is simply too slow. When ALO is not able (to drive at such a level) anymore, it's simply time to retire.