Dont be at yourself wrote: Kubica's lack of pace wasn't a worry so long as Russell was P19, but if he's regularly challenging for Q2, it's got to put Kubica under pressure.
astrofluff wrote: » I think people are discrediting Russell too much based on how the lower qualifiers performed.
astrofluff wrote: » I think people are discrediting Russell too much based on how the lower qualifiers performed. The real fact is that Russell was only 0.050s from the Haas in 15th and closer to others above than usual. Also, Russell was 1.2 secs off the 1st place time, with Kubica 2.5secs off 1st place. I think it's time to realise that finally Williams are making gains. This is a huge step for them, and it's the guts of a second to be fair.
recyclebin wrote: » Red Bull needs to replace Gasly next season too if they want any chance of constructors or drivers. Max can't do it all on his own. They don't have many better options and it would risky promoting either of the Toro Rosso drivers. Maybe they could take a punt on Bottas. Perez would be another solid number two option if they wanted to go poaching other drivers.
recyclebin wrote: » So do you think Wolff is going to bite the bullet and go for Ocon to replace Bottas next season? Bottas is having a bad run of late, a bit like Vettel was having but I don't see Ocon being a step up. He would be a like for like replacement. Red Bull needs to replace Gasly next season too if they want any chance of constructors or drivers. Max can't do it all on his own. They don't have many better options and it would risky promoting either of the Toro Rosso drivers. Maybe they could take a punt on Bottas. Perez would be another solid number two option if they wanted to go poaching other drivers.
Harika wrote: » They tend to pick red bull people so vettel or sainz might be in the running. Perez will stay at racing point
chicorytip wrote: » Dont be at yourself wrote: Kubica's lack of pace wasn't a worry so long as Russell was P19, but if he's regularly challenging for Q2, it's got to put Kubica under pressure. Brundle made a point yesterday that Kubica looked to him as not being confident enough to drive the car to it's absolute limit using every available inch of the racetrack - "wringing the neck out of it", as they say. He may improve in this regard. I would keep him and Russell for next year. Williams appears to be on a gradual upward curve and he brings a chunk of money in sponsorship which should not be discounted. The list of potential replacements appears a short one at present.
Infoanon wrote: » Gasly is safe but Marko calls the shots so who knows.
recyclebin wrote: So do you think Wolff is going to bite the bullet and go for Ocon to replace Bottas next season? Bottas is having a bad run of late, a bit like Vettel was having but I don't see Ocon being a step up. He would be a like for like replacement.
Cork Trucker wrote: » I'm giving up faith in Kubica after today, 3 laps down and lapped by Russell.
Infoanon wrote: » Gasly is safe because as of July 30th Marko has stated that there will be no changes at Red Bull for this season.
weekaizer wrote: So over halfway through the season and there’s a lot of pressure on bottas, gasly, grojean and kubica. All rightly so imo I think they are all very fortunate to still be in their seats. I can’t quite fathom why some questions aren’t being asked of Antonio Giovinazzi?. The gap between him and Kimi is huge, Kimi p8 in standings with 31 points and giovinazzi p18 with just 1 point???. Kimi is carrying that team all season despite his age. Imo Kimi doesn’t get enough credit and equally giovinazzi hasn’t impressed me much at all. Ferrari have been a huge disappointment once again with their car that doesn’t suit most circuits and on the ones it did suit they imploded. Mclarens improvement to 4th best team is probably the biggest surprise for me this season, honestly didn’t see the orange cars up there for a few more seasons. Very little to separate the 2 drivers too which is good for them. We need Honda to start upping their game to try and make some sort of a challenge to Mercedes for second half of season, can’t help but think Ferrari might win 1 or 2 races maximum but after preseason hypes they have been thoroughly underwhelming. Hamilton is in a class of his own in the best car with one hand if not 2 already on the tittle. Largely disappointing season so far, reminds me of 2011 season, will probably be remembered for the 1 amazing wet race and a dominant driver running away with title. I just hope I’m wrong.
chicorytip wrote: » Kimi is doing just about enough which is what he's been doing for the past six seasons. Leclerc had more points at the same stage last year in an inferior car. Giovinazzi is Ferrari's man and they are hoping he'll come good and lead the team when Raikkonen finishes which could be this year.
cherryghost wrote: » In a perfect world Gasly, Bottas, Kubica should not be driving in the cars they're in. Gasly likely ousted for Spa, I dont know where Infoanon got that Marko source from, there's multiple interviews just saying he's frustrated at no '2nd Max'. Having no rear gunners to help Max is a real pain in the hole. At least Bottas is there sometimes.
Jordan 199 wrote: » Another sh!t result at the weekend for the Renault Team. I don't think they have a hope in hell of finishing fourth in the Constructors Championship this year.
AMKC wrote: » It is very disappointing from Renault alright. I think they will get it hard to keep fifth this year never mind fourth. They were fourth last year but it looks like they will be fifth or sixth this year. I would say if Daniel Ric had of known that Renault would go backwards this tear he might have stayed at Red Bull.
