Why fighting Mercedes makes little sense for their closest rival at Monza

17 comments on “Why fighting Mercedes makes little sense for their closest rival at Monza”

1. 

   Gusmaia
   5th September 2020, 22:54

   Dont worry about calculation: Verstappen will take out himself and other two drivers on the first corner.
2. 

   Ajaxn
   5th September 2020, 23:47

   Lol
3. 

   socksolid (@socksolid)
   5th September 2020, 23:54

   I feel a bit bad for mclaren. They are doing great things but because of total mercedes domination their achievements are somewhat hidden. But in the shadows mclaren is making the fight in the f1.5 really interesting. It would be amazing season if merc didn’t exist. Of course it is not their fault the others designed so slow cars. But the domination is hurting f1. Without mercs we would have great fight for the wins in every race and the championship would be open and exciting. Mclaren, renault, racing point and red bull (sans max) with the alpha tauris sometimes there too. The fight in f1.5 is pretty amazing and would be even greater if it was for wins.
   1. 

      Zann (@zann)
      6th September 2020, 0:03

      Next year McLaren will have the same engine @socksolid, and by 2022 they should have new infrastructure including a shiny new smart windtunnel.

      Personally I although I like Lewis I try not to get too tribal, and just be awed by excellence, and that means I get to enjoy both F1.0 and F1.5, and also it means the prospect of McLaren getting back up there against the extremely awesome Mercedes is something that will be seriously impressive – more that if Mercedes were less amazing, if you see what I mean. Same if Red Bull Honda can do it.
   2. 

      Kribana (@krichelle)
      6th September 2020, 3:40

      If Mercedes were not in F1, Verstappen and Red Bull would be running away with both championships…. Think about it, Verstappen has finished 3rd or 2nd in almost every race. Albon is nowhere with Verstappen in comparison to the gap between Hamilton and Bottas. At least Bottas keeps Hamilton close in qualifying…
   3. 

      Rott
      6th September 2020, 9:39

      They are all in F1 and it’s simply each team’s responsibility to build the fastest car.

      Fans should be educated in this aspect and watch Merc or whoever else shows absolute domination.
   4. 

      Esploratore (@esploratore)
      6th September 2020, 10:19

      Don’t forget ferrari, if you mention teams that would be competitive in a non-mercedes formula, despite the recent bad results, overall as a season ferrari is up there.
4. 

   Zann (@zann)
   5th September 2020, 23:56

   Andreas. One of the fascinating things about F1 is how the team is such a huge thing and yet the individuals make such a difference.

   Anyway it was qualy that was supposed to be where Merc came back to everyone, they didn’t whatsoever, now they’re about to be even further ahead in the race, with average mode which has Party DNA in it.
5. 

   Jordan (@hunkulese)
   6th September 2020, 0:00

   It’s not really something that needs to be discussed. McLaren isn’t capable of taking the fight to Mercedes even if they wanted to. Unless I missed some penalties and they’re not starting 1-2. They’ll be 5 seconds clear by lap 3 even if Sainz is giving it everything.
6. 

   Prvn
   6th September 2020, 3:12

   Ferrari engine topping speed traps… opss
   1. 

      F1 in Figures (@f1infigures)
      6th September 2020, 10:36

      Räikkönen was very much in Ocon’s slipstream and it ruined his lap.
7. 

   Andy Bunting (@wildbiker)
   6th September 2020, 4:52

   FIA Foolish Insanely Always!
   “Technical Directive(s)” Ummm….
   WELL? Rule Changes actually!
   Watch them for the next Mercedes nobbling & hobbling
   jiggery pokery……..
8. 

   Jere (@jerejj)
   6th September 2020, 6:36

   Which of the Mercedes drivers will win at Monza – and who will be closest to them? – HAM and VER.
   And can Ferrari score any points at home? – No.
   1. 

      Esploratore (@esploratore)
      6th September 2020, 10:22

      First prediction is pretty obvious ofc, unless something big happens, accidents or reliability, 2nd I think ferrari can score points, it’s not too far fetched with their current performance, especially with a couple retirements ahead.
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   Jelle van der Meer (@)
   6th September 2020, 7:58

   If they were on any other circuit The most likely outcome would be Lewis, Bottas and Max on podium with the rest 30+ seconds behind.

   With Red Bull down on top speed, no impressive race pace during Friday practice I have my doubts if Max can actually get close to the podium.
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    F1 in Figures (@f1infigures)
    6th September 2020, 10:55

    With Max Verstappen fifth on the grid, Red Bull can be expected to go aggressive on strategy. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see them go for an early stop. Renault, who have Daniel Ricciardo seventh on the grid, may also be emboldened to attempt a short first stint in a bid to gain positions having seen how well their car performed towards the end of a long second stint at Spa.

    I fear Red Bull might exactly do that, as they tend to go for aggressive strategies. Usually, the undercut is not going to give you much in terms of track position, as everyone else will just pit on the next lap. Staying out longer may allow you to overcut the opposition if your race pace is far better (which Ricciardo did in 2017), or pass a train of cars towards the end of the race on fresher tires (which Ricciardo did in 2014).
11. 

    Pironi the Provocateur (@pironitheprovocateur)
    6th September 2020, 11:57

    I’ve abandoned hope to see Bottas ever attacking Hamilton after the start, now I’m praying for a torpedo to take out at least one of them in the first corner.

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