and again, he doesn't have to be. First of all Hamilton is still here. Second of all, Bottas is like Barrichello to Schumacher. He has his benefits. Or better, he's exactly as the team molded and shaped him to be for the team.ScottB wrote: ↑29 Jul 2019, 07:26The reason to replace Bottas is that he has shown he’s not a viable replacement for Hamilton.
Lewis is 34, so succession planning has to be a factor. Mercedes presumably believe that Ocon, and, indeed, George Russell, are talented guys. Sooner or later, that has to be proven, ideally before their lead driver retires.
There’s a lot of sense in putting Ocon in the car next year to see if he sinks or swims.
Well, i understand that decision though.Starscreamer wrote: ↑30 Jul 2019, 09:56No swop RBR this year
Marko let Gasly drive for RBR the rest of the season
They obviously believe in Gasly, what about switching Gasly and Kvyat for the remainder of this season?Manoah2u wrote: ↑30 Jul 2019, 10:07Well, i understand that decision though.Starscreamer wrote: ↑30 Jul 2019, 09:56No swop RBR this year
Marko let Gasly drive for RBR the rest of the season
Even if i do believe Albon is miles better and faster than Gasly, who proved himself to be inept,
throwing him into the deep midseason is a risky move.
Better to let him mature during the season at Toro Rosso.
I have no doubt he'll drive for RedBull next season. No doubt whatsoever.
Then why not replace Gasly with Kvyat? Well, even though Kvyat would manage sufficiently i think,
and surely be better than Gasly, he'd only be keeping the seat warm for half a season and Toro Rosso
will miss out on a very experienced and stable driver.
Last but not least, Gasly might have some clause in his contract to prevent something happens to him
like has happened with Kvyat a few seasons ago and get demoted back to Toro Rosso.
If that is the case, then that means ditching Gasly means putting Albon/Kvyat in his seat,
but also needs to fill a Toro Rosso seat mid-season.
Gasly should be thankful. He's proven to not be capable to drive for a top team.
VER to Mclaren? Nah. He goes to Mercedes or stays at RedBull. Ferrari has Leclerc. And why would VER have something against KVY next to him? I don’t think VER has an option or a say in who sits in the second RedBullselvam_e2002 wrote: ↑30 Jul 2019, 15:08RB will not replace Gasly with Kvyat. They won't do that because of Max status in RB.
I believe they will stick with Gassly till end of this year F1 season.
They may replace with Vettel in 2020 because, Max will not be there after 2020, he may go either Ferrari,Merc or Mclaren. He won't stick with RB beyond 2020.
Why Vettel? If Max leaves RB, who will replace Max? they need experience driver for 2021 to suggest and provide information on car development. They cannot put Albon nor Kvyat.
I also doubt they will go with Hulk. If max stays >2020 then RB may think of bringing HULK else no way.
It is probably time to consider if Max would think of leaving RBR.selvam_e2002 wrote: ↑30 Jul 2019, 15:08RB will not replace Gasly with Kvyat. They won't do that because of Max status in RB.
I believe they will stick with Gassly till end of this year F1 season.
They may replace with Vettel in 2020 because, Max will not be there after 2020, he may go either Ferrari,Merc or Mclaren. He won't stick with RB beyond 2020.
Why Vettel? If Max leaves RB, who will replace Max? they need experience driver for 2021 to suggest and provide information on car development. They cannot put Albon nor Kvyat.
I also doubt they will go with Hulk. If max stays >2020 then RB may think of bringing HULK else no way.
I believe Toto Wolf comfirmed a few weeks ago Merc is staying til 2025 the leastBig Tea wrote: ↑30 Jul 2019, 15:17It is probably time to consider if Max would think of leaving RBR.selvam_e2002 wrote: ↑30 Jul 2019, 15:08RB will not replace Gasly with Kvyat. They won't do that because of Max status in RB.
I believe they will stick with Gassly till end of this year F1 season.
They may replace with Vettel in 2020 because, Max will not be there after 2020, he may go either Ferrari,Merc or Mclaren. He won't stick with RB beyond 2020.
Why Vettel? If Max leaves RB, who will replace Max? they need experience driver for 2021 to suggest and provide information on car development. They cannot put Albon nor Kvyat.
I also doubt they will go with Hulk. If max stays >2020 then RB may think of bringing HULK else no way.
This car is looking more and more like the one to be in so often. There was also a whisper not that long ago of Merc leaving,was there not? So a fast improving car that he knows in a team that is staying and has built around him, v a car that is slightly better right now with an entrenched top driver and may be thinking of packing up?
Worth careful consideration, it is not the cert it was last year
Did he not have his 'new' boss with him this week?Pyrone89 wrote: ↑30 Jul 2019, 20:50I believe Toto Wolf comfirmed a few weeks ago Merc is staying til 2025 the leastBig Tea wrote: ↑30 Jul 2019, 15:17It is probably time to consider if Max would think of leaving RBR.selvam_e2002 wrote: ↑30 Jul 2019, 15:08RB will not replace Gasly with Kvyat. They won't do that because of Max status in RB.
I believe they will stick with Gassly till end of this year F1 season.
They may replace with Vettel in 2020 because, Max will not be there after 2020, he may go either Ferrari,Merc or Mclaren. He won't stick with RB beyond 2020.
Why Vettel? If Max leaves RB, who will replace Max? they need experience driver for 2021 to suggest and provide information on car development. They cannot put Albon nor Kvyat.
I also doubt they will go with Hulk. If max stays >2020 then RB may think of bringing HULK else no way.
This car is looking more and more like the one to be in so often. There was also a whisper not that long ago of Merc leaving,was there not? So a fast improving car that he knows in a team that is staying and has built around him, v a car that is slightly better right now with an entrenched top driver and may be thinking of packing up?
Worth careful consideration, it is not the cert it was last year