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zoony

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Re: Latest from Formula One
« Reply #75 on: Oct 01, 2018, 12:18:25 PM »
Not to be argumentative Hugh but the buffer of Bottas behind Hamilton ensured that Vettel couldn't get involved thus securing Hamilton's victory and the driver's title..Just business.
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Hugh

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Re: Latest from Formula One
« Reply #76 on: Oct 01, 2018, 12:35:33 PM »
That's the trouble Bottas as just been used as buffer and will never fulfill his ambition of becoming a world champion. He is to good to be used in this way, and only given a fraction of Hamiltons earnings which adds insult to injury.

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« Reply #77 on: Oct 01, 2018, 02:48:42 PM »
Cant agree, Lewis is an out and out racer when pushed. Did you see the overtake on Vettel when he came out of the pits following the tyre change. His record shows he is the better driver, points alone shows the margin: 306/189.
It is a team sport so the management have every right to call the shots. Look at the trouble Force India had when they let the drivers dictate, no points and 2 broken cars more often than not!
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Hugh

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« Reply #78 on: Oct 01, 2018, 03:09:34 PM »
Points do not tell the true story JCB. Bottas as been used as a buffer on several occasions. In fact early in the season he could have been ahead on points but his car broke down. Bottas as not been allowed to show his driving skills. They are both very good drivers but given the right car Verstappen would give them both a run for their money.

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« Reply #79 on: Oct 01, 2018, 03:29:21 PM »
It's all about timing, right place at the right time. Mechanicals are an issue they all have to face. If its skill you want get Alonso in a good car!
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« Reply #80 on: Oct 01, 2018, 03:43:10 PM »
Alonso an excellent driver JCB but age is now against him.