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For the last 8 years Mercedes was the only truly fast car. Beating the other teams was just a matter of how much do they turn up the engine to not completely embarrass the rest of the field. Hammy is convinced himself it is all his magic ability. No doubt, he honestly is a great driver, but he has had the Snap on tools when everyone else has had the made in China junk tools to work with.
And when Mercedes screws up like the Botas pit stop, it always seems to be on Botas. Hammy is a very lucky driver. Some of that "luck" is his making, but is overdue for a sting of bad luck.
At least Max is going to make Mercedes work harder this year. I did not like Max when he started, and he was Crashtappen and just too aggressive. He has matured, and I think he is THE best driver on track in F1. It has to be a mind bending experience to be his teammate. To go in thinking you are a F1 driver and dang good, and then see Max just obliterate your best drive time in the same car has to be humbling.
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Glen
49 Year member of the Porsche Club of America
1985 911 Carrera; 2017 Macan
1986 El Camino with Fuel Injected 350 Crate Engine
My Motto: I will never be too old to have a happy childhood!
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