Tonino wrote: ↑01 May 2025, 15:06
Farnborough wrote: ↑01 May 2025, 12:09
It's certainly hard to contest that this two driver pairing is a more symbiotic one for the team as a whole.
That's pure and technical race driving skills I'm observing.
Absolutely nothing to do with personality and character, for the avoidance of doubt.
The team’s done a complete 180 since the start of the year, and yeah, a lot of that’s down to Hamilton leaving. It’s not just about results — his whole vibe, that kind of defeatist attitude, really weighed on everyone. The constant negativity just dragged things down. Now it feels lighter, more focused. Even Toto mentioned how Kimi’s brought this fresh, positive energy that’s lifted the whole team’s spirits.
My intention was, very specifically, in avoidance of comment in regard to character.
Just that the technical aspect of driving these car seemed more productive with these two current driver and their delivery of that.
Previously I've given reason about how I feel KA is more thoroughly prepared to run in 18 inch wheel /tyre era than some others. His quietly assured participation so far has shown good understanding and trajectory in his step up to F1 class racing.
We'd heard but not seen his potential prior to arrival here in a permanent seat at MB with that quick look at Monza asking more questions than giving answers as to his ultimate potential.