That's an interesting thought. Do RB have anything to bargain with that could convince Mercedes to give them Russel?
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It was written in the stars, or rather the rumourmill, and today, Renault F1 has confirmed that Fernando Alonso will return to the team with which he won his two F1 World Championships with.
That's an interesting thought. Do RB have anything to bargain with that could convince Mercedes to give them Russel?
And only if Mazepin finishes 5th or higher in the current F2 seasonWouter wrote: ↑22 Oct 2020, 11:38https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ek7ConrXUAA ... name=small
I think Mazepin and Kvyat, if Dad Mazepin buys the team, only then.
Russell vs Hamilton a show? I don't think so!
I think you would be surprised. Russell is an outstanding talent.
Against Hamilton tho i think Mercedes is letting him properly develop so that they dont burn him out too quickly the way RedBull burns out all their drivers. Russell will be promoted when its time which will probably be when Hamilton leaves or Bottas's contract ends. Which ever comes first but another 2 seasons in a midfield team wont harm George. He will just further develop his skills and add experience then will be able to perform at the level Mercedes is looking for without being mentally unprepared for the pressure of being in a big team.NathanOlder wrote: ↑23 Oct 2020, 01:04I think you would be surprised. Russell is an outstanding talent.
Maybe so. If I were Toto I would be looking at getting Lewis to sign a 3yr deal, so he can have a couple of years in the new regulations to see how it goes. Then that gives Mercedes chance to put George in with Lewis for 2 of those years. Year 1 for George he gets a free swing at it. No way will he be as bad as Albon or Gasly when they got thrown in next to Max. George can finish behind Lewis and not be criticized for it as its his first year. He can learn even more when racing the same car as Lewis instead of watching for a year like Ocon. Then in year 2 he will have to at least challenge Lewis over a season which I fully expect in year 1 anyway. Then George would have completed 5yrs in F1 and will be ready to lead the Mercedes Team as Lewis then retires. If Mercedes are still top dog they can then choose any driver they like to fill Lewis' seat with no pressure as they already have a new team leader. I cant see any other outcome other than this. The only possible stumbling block is Lewis not staying that long. I think he will definitely want to try the new cars in 2022, and Mercedes should only agree if he commits to 2yrs in the new rules. Everyone should be happy.Racer X wrote: ↑23 Oct 2020, 01:32Against Hamilton tho i think Mercedes is letting him properly develop so that they dont burn him out too quickly the way RedBull burns out all their drivers. Russell will be promoted when its time which will probably be when Hamilton leaves or Bottas's contract ends. Which ever comes first but another 2 seasons in a midfield team wont harm George. He will just further develop his skills and add experience then will be able to perform at the level Mercedes is looking for without being mentally unprepared for the pressure of being in a big team.NathanOlder wrote: ↑23 Oct 2020, 01:04I think you would be surprised. Russell is an outstanding talent.
That sounds ridiculous. Surely, by Mercedes having passed on Russell's services, Russell becomes a free agent from Mercedes GP Petronas and picks up a tasty Red Bull Racing contract for 2021 and beyond!
Might sound ridiculous, but that's the way it will go. Red Bull aint taking George Russell.JordanMugen wrote: ↑23 Oct 2020, 13:22That sounds ridiculous. Surely, by Mercedes having passed on Russell's services, Russell becomes a free agent from Mercedes GP Petronas and picks up a tasty Red Bull Racing contract for 2021 and beyond!
You snooze and inexplicably contract Bottas yet again, therefore you lose Mercedes.
The snail's pace at which the Mercedes junior driver program moves is just beyond ridiculous, neither Wehrlein or Ocon can be best pleased with the program either... Nor can di Resta or even Heidfeld whose works Mercedes or McLaren-Mercedes drives never materialised either...
Russel has been called the accountant in F2. His style not spectacular, but always maximizing his performance. I rate George higher than Lando Norris, who is has really impressed from his 1st race at McL. If Lando keeps up with Ricciardo next year, Russel must be exceptional.
If Russell were to ride alongside Lewis next season ( Lewis with all his years of experience and possibly the best driver at the moment), he will never be able to get close to Lewis, so no show. Maybe in a few years.NL_Fer wrote: ↑23 Oct 2020, 15:42Russel has been called the accountant in F2. His style not spectacular, but always maximizing his performance. I rate George higher than Lando Norris, who is has really impressed from his 1st race at McL. If Lando keeps up with Ricciardo next year, Russel must be exceptional.