Hamilton is a total washout just like both Haas cars. Alonso was absolutely killing it, Ferrari looks really solid, and Verstappen is basically invisible out there.
rustyridge10 said:I reckon the race itself is going to be a whole different story.
Mercedes-AMG looks absolutely lethal right now. But if the last few seasons taught us anything, they shouldn't be pulling away quite that easily once the lights go out. I’m thinking Ferrari and Red Bull might actually have a shot at saving our season before it even really gets off the ground.
It’s always the same old script... Every single time Hamilton wins, people act like it's purely his god-given talent, completely ignoring the fact that he's driving a literal rocket ship that nobody else can even touch. And the best part? According to Hamilton's blind followers, the only reason things aren't balanced is because it's Vettel—who, in their eyes, just constantly messes up and can't hold his own even when he's in a competitive car. 🤣
mellowtiger83 said:We saw just how fast one Mercedes was hitting the wall. Hamilton really made the difference there!
Look, you can't use a mediocre Valtteri Bottas to hype up Hamilton like he's some kind of god. Bottas just isn't on the same level as the top-tier guys. Hamilton is incredible, easily the best on the grid, period. There’s nothing left to say, and he doesn't need a subpar teammate like Bottas to prove his worth. Plus, the Mercedes is dominating again, which honestly shouldn't surprise anyone.
Richard Ross11 said:Mercedes-Benz totally blew it here. They went way too far with this one... 🙂 now we finally see where things actually stand... 🙂
Yeah, Mercedes-Benz is a smart outfit. Usually, they don't let it show this blatantly how much they're crushing the competition—it’s just bad for the sport and bad for their branding. But look, Lewis Hamilton is a beast. When you pair him with a dominant car, you can't really act surprised when he pulls off something like this.
But man, this graphic is just way too cluttered...
Alright, looks like Ferrari is actually faster than Red Bull Racing for now. McLaren is totally underperforming though—Haas F1 Team and Renault absolutely smoked them. Force India is looking pretty weak compared to their recent seasons, too. Marcus Ericsson managed to get ahead of Charles Leclerc, so Sauber is still nowhere to be found. 😢
1. Lewis Hamilton 2. Valtteri Bottas 3. Sebastian Vettel 4. Max Verstappen 5. Kimi Raikkonen 6. Daniel Ricciardo 7. Romain Grosjean 8. Fernando Alonso 9. Kevin Magnussen 10. Carlos Sainz Jr. 11. Nico Hulkenberg 12. Esteban Ocon 13. Sergio Perez 14. Lance Stroll 15. Sergei Sirotkin 16. Pierre Gasly 17. Brendon Hartley
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Haas is looking killer! I'm really hoping these hints about their form aren't just talk and that they actually jump straight to the top of the midfield.
Honestly, it wouldn't be a bad move to put some cash on Alonso grabbing fastest lap. It’s totally doable. All it takes is him pitting for a fresh set of hypers if they have a gap of maybe six or seven laps left at the end. I’m feeling like Max winning is even less likely right now, though it's definitely not out of the question.