If I was RB I'd stir the pot enough to poach either Russel or Bottas.Phil wrote: ↑07 Dec 2020, 22:44Redbull poaching Russel is interesting - if i were RedBull, i would. The question to consider:
- Russels contract with Williams and possibly exit/penalty clauses ($$$)
- Mercedes rights/claim on Russel as part of the young driver program ($$$)
- Bottas contract ($$$)
- Would Russel rather miss out on a guaranteed drive for 2022 in a Mercedes over drivinhg a year early alongside Max in what could be a 1 driver team?
All seems unlikely to me that Russel has a realistic chance of joining Mercedes 2021 UNLESS for whatever reason, they cant retain Hamilton.
It’s just too quick, too early. And Russels performance, no offence, wasnt spectacular. I’d argue it wasnt even a straight/fair fight to either. And in the end, Bottas isnt the benchmark Mercedes driver. It’s Hamilton.
Either would be a good option for RB and it's a spicy pot that I could imaging Horner stirring.