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enjoythemusic · 6 September 2021, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

I don't know what was going on with Bottas yesterday.
He couldn’t drive fast and he couldn’t defend on a narrow track? He was driving like he had damage.

It was as though... guess what... he's pissed that HAM is far better than he is and so decided to sabotage the team by purposefully hurting Mercedes' chance to win during the race / maximize points.

i personally feel BOT should be removed from his driver's seat at Mercedes immediately. He is choosing not to help the team any longer. i wish BOT well with his future endeavors.

Speedbird-1 · 6 September 2021, 11:04 PM

10-12 $million a year....team player?

"Go faster, VB"?........."nope".
"Block Max, VB"?.................."nope".
"Abort, fastest lap attempt, VB"?............."nope".

Good luck, in your new team Valtieri.

bremersm · 6 September 2021, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

10-12 $million a year....team player?

"Go faster, VB"?........."nope".
"Block Max, VB"?.................."nope".
"Abort, fastest lap attempt, VB"?............."nope".

Good luck, in your new team Valtieri.

Oh come on. VB has done more for this team then they deserve. To be called; in public, a #2 shows how little the team respect him. Toto and Lewis are lousy people.

Looking forward to Russel coming in and trouncing HAM on a regular basis. If HAM doesn't win the title this year he won't win another.

jatco · 7 September 2021, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bremersm

Oh come on. VB has done more for this team then they deserve. To be called; in public, a #2 shows how little the team respect him. Toto and Lewis are lousy people.

Looking forward to Russel coming in and trouncing HAM on a regular basis. If HAM doesn't win the title this year he won't win another.

X2 .. my thoughts the same re the title, fine by me.

yoast · 7 September 2021, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

I don't know what was going on with Bottas yesterday.
He couldn’t drive fast and he couldn’t defend on a narrow track? He was driving like he had damage.
Next year will be interesting. Big changes or big hype?

Doesnt he always?

dandigangi · 7 September 2021, 03:18 AM

Aaaaaaaaand its official as of today. Bottas going to Alfa.

Brny11 · 7 September 2021, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dandigangi

Aaaaaaaaand its official as of today. Bottas going to Alfa.

Lol Bottas more or less made it official on Sunday with a few laps to go! Glad they finally got the news out of the way!

dandigangi · 7 September 2021, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Brny11

Lol Bottas more or less made it official on Sunday with a few laps to go! Glad they finally got the news out of the way!

Close enough

Very excited to see how it goes for him. Would be SUPER interesting if he absolutely kills it for them. Kind of like how good Gasly is doing since he went to Alpha.

jatco · 7 September 2021, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Brny11

Lol Bottas more or less made it official on Sunday with a few laps to go! Glad they finally got the news out of the way!

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dandigangi · 7 September 2021, 04:49 AM

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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E-h0rwBX...jpg&name=small

Hahahaha damn

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dandigangi · 7 September 2021, 05:28 AM

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Rashid.bk · 7 September 2021, 06:31 AM

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That looks so good on his wrist.

77T · 7 September 2021, 06:56 AM

Merc wouldn’t have continued their constructor championship streak after Nico left without the consistent driving BOT provided.

He played his ‘Ginger’ role to HAM’s ‘Fred’ dutifully; often shadowing, dancing backwards, and in high heels. Never forgot how teamwork worked. Kudos…

For those unversed in the currency of the paddock, he is loaded.

During the race yesterday BOT couldn’t break out of 15’s on the first set of tires and fuel load. The split strategy was not his choice.

But he is fast…had the FTD late in the race at a 12.5 (even after lifting in S3 when told ‘abort’ due to purple S1 & S2). Damn that James radio call; but for that, we’d have seen an 11.something. Then HAM did an 11.flat on final lap - VER’s best was 13.2…

Nothing so deeply interested me during that race - BOT throwing down the gauntlet for an extra point.

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bibbi · 7 September 2021, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

That looks so good on his wrist.

Does it? With that childish moustache and laundry t-shirt?

shaunylw · 7 September 2021, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bibbi

Does it? With that childish moustache and laundry t-shirt?

What do you wear on a boat? Tuxedo with a top hat?

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bibbi · 7 September 2021, 07:51 AM

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What do you wear on a boat? Tuxedo with a top hat?

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A Submariner?

shaunylw · 7 September 2021, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bibbi

A Submariner?

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shaunylw · 7 September 2021, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

That looks so good on his wrist.

Fairly certain Tag Heuer is not going to appreciate this picture hahaha.

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texasmade · 7 September 2021, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Merc wouldn’t have continued their constructor championship streak after Nico left without the consistent driving BOT provided.

He played his ‘Ginger’ role to HAM’s ‘Fred’ dutifully; often shadowing, dancing backwards, and in high heels. Never forgot how teamwork worked. Kudos…

For those unversed in the currency of the paddock, he is loaded.

During the race yesterday BOT couldn’t break out of 15’s on the first set of tires and fuel load. The split strategy was not his choice.

But he is fast…had the FTD late in the race at a 12.5 (even after lifting in S3 when told ‘abort’ due to purple S1 & S2). Damn that James radio call; but for that, we’d have seen an 11.something. Then HAM did an 11.flat on final lap - VER’s best was 13.2…

Nothing so deeply interested me during that race - BOT throwing down the gauntlet for an extra point.

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Problem with Bottas is he's fast over one lap and can actually compete with Lewis for poles but nowhere during the race. Lewis and Max can consistently put in fast times over each stint while Bottas just lags behind. It's not uncommon for Lewis and Max to just drive off in the distance racing between themselves leaving Bottas behind.

denmanproject · 7 September 2021, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by walds11

It’s official!

Alfa Romeo announce Valtteri Bottas to join the team in 2022 on multi-year deal

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...eMcHs3e4S.html

Wow I really wanted Russell / Hamilton but part of me didn't think they would do it

Looking forward to next year

denmanproject · 7 September 2021, 08:07 AM

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Where did the Monaco go lol

Rashid.bk · 7 September 2021, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bibbi

Does it? With that childish moustache and laundry t-shirt?

Not sure if this is sarcasm but the watch itself looks good on his wrist, I’m not entertaining Max’s personal appearance while relaxing on a boat. The man can do as he wants, he’s a Formula 1 race car driver, not a fashion model, the public is fickle nowadays, everything is judged, specifically why I said his “wrist”.

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Originally Posted by bibbi

A Submariner?

I suppose in a tuxedo with no mustache….
I prefer the Gold Daytona with a tshirt, shorts and flip flops.

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Fairly certain Tag Heuer is not going to appreciate this picture hahaha.

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Lols, true , but unless specifically dated, who knows when the photo was taken and we don’t know the terms of sponsorship. Daniel Craig has been spotted wearing a Rolex, while Messi and Lebron James have regularly wore watches outside of their sponsors or watch related business arrangements, it happens….
I just think that Daytona is a nice watch, and a good photo of it in the wild, forget all the other stuff.

enjoythemusic · 7 September 2021, 08:52 AM

So will Russ be in the seat for the next race? He already has raced in the car.

FLGatorM5 · 7 September 2021, 09:09 AM

Ok , I just have to say it…

I will happily play #2 for $10-12MM a year.

77T · 7 September 2021, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

So will Russ be in the seat for the next race? He already has raced in the car.

I can’t imagine a scenario leading to that. But…stranger things have occurred. Maybe if BOT tests positive?

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Petroc Tremaine · 7 September 2021, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bremersm

Oh come on. VB has done more for this team then they deserve. To be called; in public, a #2 shows how little the team respect him. Toto and Lewis are lousy people.

Looking forward to Russel coming in and trouncing HAM on a regular basis. If HAM doesn't win the title this year he won't win another.

Toto and Lewis have showered praise on him, and well deserved it is.

Mercedes delayed the announcement while they made sure he had a competitive deal signed. They have looked after him.

Rashid.bk · 7 September 2021, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Petroc Tremaine

Toto and Lewis have showered praise on him, and well deserved it is.

Mercedes delayed the announcement while they made sure he had a competitive deal signed. They have looked after him.

In a way they have, but it’s generic, much like the way Lewis congratulates Max when he wins a race. I feel Bottas was mostly used and under appreciated. He did everything asked and was a victim of the most incredible bad luck events coupled with huge MB xxx ups either by some crappy strategy or out right wtf moments like the tire nut that wouldn’t come off and this stuff always happened when he was in contention for a win.
MB have used him and now hung him out wet. Alpha isn’t a competitive car and a shame for someone with speed like him. With Russell coming over the narrative will be different since he’s now the future golden boy, will be interesting how they position him along Lewis next year. Remember, no matter what, there’s a number one and number two on any team and the only unknown is whether the drivers obey that on the track.

1st amg · 7 September 2021, 08:21 PM

I think this is going to be tough for Toto to manage with the new British driver for next year. I cannot see George bow down if he is very close or faster than Hamilton. Things could get very tense in that team.....I predict a lot of drama which is great for all of us!!

walds11 · 7 September 2021, 09:45 PM

Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda retained by AlphaTauri for 2022

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...ek9848EWh.html

77T · 7 September 2021, 10:01 PM

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I think this is going to be tough for Toto to manage with the new British driver for next year. I cannot see George bow down if he is very close or faster than Hamilton. Things could get very tense in that team.....I predict a lot of drama which is great for all of us!!

It’d be the best thing for MB if RUS radios-in during first 2022 race: “Lewis is slower”.

And the telemetry confirms it is so.

The classic swapover call…

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77T 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,316	The Official Formula One Thread! Merc wouldn’t have continued their constructor championship streak after Nico left without the consistent driving BOT provided. He played his ‘Ginger’ role to HAM’s ‘Fred’ dutifully; often shadowing, dancing backwards, and in high heels. Never forgot how teamwork worked. Kudos… For those unversed in the currency of the paddock, he is loaded. During the race yesterday BOT couldn’t break out of 15’s on the first set of tires and fuel load. The split strategy was not his choice. But he is fast…had the FTD late in the race at a 12.5 (even after lifting in S3 when told ‘abort’ due to purple S1 & S2). Damn that James radio call; but for that, we’d have seen an 11.something. Then HAM did an 11.flat on final lap - VER’s best was 13.2… Nothing so deeply interested me during that race - BOT throwing down the gauntlet for an extra point. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,536	10-12 $million a year....team player? "Go faster, VB"?........."nope". "Block Max, VB"?.................."nope". "Abort, fastest lap attempt, VB"?............."nope". Good luck, in your new team Valtieri.

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1st amg 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,535	I think this is going to be tough for Toto to manage with the new British driver for next year. I cannot see George bow down if he is very close or faster than Hamilton. Things could get very tense in that team.....I predict a lot of drama which is great for all of us!!

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