Formula 1

[Saddlesoap]

It’s going to be a interesting weekend, glad to see George get a shot...

...however, this isn’t going to look good for Mercedes either way:

1. George is good - so this makes their decision to keep Bottas not a good one, and there will be calls (from British fans & media) that George should be at merc

2. George is not good - (which may just be down to a different beast of a car) - puts his future career at risk, if he can’t at least match Bottas or be close behind.

This is either going to cause a lot of hype around George, or give people a reason to write him off.

I don't think it would put his future at risk. It can't be based on one race.

However I don't think it's great news for Bottas

 

[so_u_thinkimskinnyyy]

Bottas is shitting himself right now and it’s not just from all the coffee he drinks

 

[conrea37]

Keeping my expectations low for George. He's immensely talented but it's a lot to learn and it's a circuit no one has raced except in the sim.

Not to say he won't do well, but to expect him to jump in and win immediately is a big ask.

 

[Saddlesoap]

Keeping my expectations low for George. He's immensely talented but it's a lot to learn and it's a circuit no one has raced except in the sim.

Not to say he won't do well, but to expect him to jump in and win immediately is a big ask.

Totally agree. Not expecting a podium, but hopefully some points.

 

[so_u_thinkimskinnyyy]

anyone watching FP1??? super happy for george to get that fastest time!!

 

[Pop!91]

anyone watching FP1??? super happy for george to get that fastest time!!

he’s doing a super job!

 

[Bubblesdahling]

anyone watching FP1??? super happy for george to get that fastest time!!

He's doing a great job so far. I'm looking forward to seeing him during quali.

 

[StephenTJackson]

George Russell you beauty! He is gonna embarrass Valtteri Bottas and kind of Mercedes as well. He should be in that car for 2021.

 

[so_u_thinkimskinnyyy]

George Russell you beauty! He is gonna embarrass Valtteri Bottas and kind of Mercedes as well. He should be in that car for 2021.

absolutely agree! i’d love the grid line up as it is this weekend for next year! (just put lewis in valtteris place and schumacher in giovanazzis place)

 

[Onthehop]

Has anyone watched Martin Brundle’s interview with Romain Grosjean? Incredible. I’m still amazed he survived that.

 

[so_u_thinkimskinnyyy]

Has anyone watched Martin Brundle’s interview with Romain Grosjean? Incredible. I’m still amazed he survived that.

yes i did! I can’t believe how lucky he was, must have been terrifying... the fact he’s back in the gym already and wanting to go again in abu dhabi... he must be crazy

 

[StephenTJackson]

Valtteri Bottas having a rather messy Practice 2 session.

Feeling the pressure Valtteri...?

 

[so_u_thinkimskinnyyy]

Valtteri Bottas having a rather messy Practice 2 session.

Feeling the pressure Valtteri...?

i think he is and he’s certainly cracking!

 

[StephenTJackson]

Well, he might've been out qualified by his teammate for the first time in his F1 career, but that was a bloody impressive effort by Mr Saturday George Russell. To do that in his first qualifying in that car - more than took the battle to Bottas.

Shows just how good Russell is and is going to be. He is definitely next in to a Mercedes seat, whenever either Hamilton retires or Bottas is replaced.

 

[so_u_thinkimskinnyyy]

Well, he might've been out qualified by his teammate for the first time in his F1 career, but that was a bloody impressive effort by Mr Saturday George Russell. To do that in his first qualifying in that car - more than took the battle to Bottas.

Shows just how good Russell is and is going to be. He is definitely next in to a Mercedes seat, whenever either Hamilton retires or Bottas is replaced.

he’s a definite future champ!!

 

[StephenTJackson]

he’s a definite future champ!!

As much as I will stand on my podium and endlessly wax lyrical about Lando Norris, who I love and adore more than any F1 driver ever. He is the cutest, most adorable guy ever, but I'm also not totally ignorant to the fact that George Russell is a better driver than him and more likely to win titles. But my heart belongs to Lando Norris.

 

[so_u_thinkimskinnyyy]

As much as I will stand on my podium and endlessly wax lyrical about Lando Norris, who I love and adore more than any F1 driver ever. He is the cutest, most adorable guy ever, but I'm also not totally ignorant to the fact that George Russell is a better driver than him and more likely to win titles. But my heart belongs to Lando Norris.

hahaha, i’m totally with you there, although, george in the merc has been hitting different

 

[StephenTJackson]

hahaha, i’m totally with you there, although, george in the merc has been hitting different

George hits very different for me with all his shirtless pictures as well. Like George is so hot, but I also think he kind of looks like a young Mr Bean sometimes.

The Mercedes car feels like it's where he belongs. And he does suit Mercedes overalls as well.

 

[so_u_thinkimskinnyyy]

George hits very different for me with all his shirtless pictures as well. Like George is so hot, but I also think he kind of looks like a young Mr Bean sometimes.

The Mercedes car feels like it's where he belongs. And he does suit Mercedes overalls as well.

agree! i try not to fancy them too much because my dream is to work with one of the drivers as their personal trainer so i can’t imagine fancying them is a smart move (especially when i have a boyfriend i very much love) ahahahaha

 

[conrea37]

As much as I will stand on my podium and endlessly wax lyrical about Lando Norris, who I love and adore more than any F1 driver ever. He is the cutest, most adorable guy ever, but I'm also not totally ignorant to the fact that George Russell is a better driver than him and more likely to win titles. But my heart belongs to Lando Norris.

I do wonder how McLaren will do with the Merc engine