Sam Clark75 As it were stated by:
If they have successfully narrowed that speed deficit, then we must logically conclude that the car is inherently faster now; which, in turn, implies that in a specific—yet absolutely vital—aspect of Formula 1 performance, the car is objectively superior to how it sat last year. It is a realization one eventually has to face, isn't it? You might try to argue against it, or perhaps attempt to frame it in a more complicated way, but you ultimately have to admit the truth, even if you do so circuitously. Once the data confirms this shift, there really is no turning back.
If he manages to pull off a few truly stellar drives in a row, one has to wonder if Sergio Perez will simply sit back and wait for an apology, wouldn't you agree? 😁
What exactly are we discussing here? One must consider that the cars are fundamentally different from last season, especially since the regulations were adjusted specifically to shave about 10% off the downforce levels. While the gap between Mercedes and Red Bull has narrowed significantly, I still find myself thinking that the Mercedes remains the superior machine when you look at the broader picture. It seems certain tracks favor Red Bull, while others clearly lend themselves to Mercedes. However, we shouldn't lose sight of the fact that, quite frequently, Max finds himself standing alone in a duel against both Mercedes drivers. And despite that immense pressure, he simply commits far fewer errors than Lewis does. In my estimation, Max is head and shoulders above anyone else currently sitting on the grid.
Elizabeth Mendoza said:Look, Bottas brings consistency to the table. Perez has never had it, and he's never going to have it.
I find myself unable to agree with that sentiment. If I were in a position to manage a Formula 1 team and found myself tasked with the difficult decision of selecting one of them for my roster, would I not naturally lean toward hiring Perez first?