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2735756, Bottas still had the line, and Russell had space
Posted by spenzalii, Sun Apr-18-21 03:11 PM
If you want to say it was a little risky on Bottas to move right, fine. But Russell still had more than enough space to move or back out. He wasn't squeezed into the grass. That overcompensation was on him.

Notice the pass Hamilton made on Norris in the same area with zero problems and more on the line for both drivers. Comes down to experience, which Russell still needs. Not to bag on him, as I think he's going to be an unbelievable talent and keep Mercedes in the hunt for years to come one either seat is available. But the crash, and confrontation with Bottas while still getting his wits about him in the car (though he did have enough awareness to flip the bird) wasn't George's greatest look.

Lewis though... bad mistake with the wall shunt, took whatever time he needed during the red flag, and absolutely locked in for the podium and fastest lap. That engine isn't slow, that car isn't slow, and Lewis sure as sh*t ain't slow. Managed to still keep the championship lead and, thanks to Perez crapping the bad, the constructor's lead.

Props to Max. He had a blazing start and never really looked back. Had the pit stop for Lewis gone better or if the shunt didn't happen he may not have had it so easily, but nobody at RB was complaining. After what Italy did to him last year this was redemption. That said, he's gonna need Lewis to have a 2016 style season if he wants the 'chip.