[NeilP]

Morini - "No, not really. I love the Hulk, but he's not up there in the elite (by any stretch of the imagination).

No he is not elite. I base my comments on Ricciardo being at worst the third best driver in F1 (In my opinion). If he drove for Ferrari I think he may well have Vettels number or at least be very, very close. If he drove for Mercedes I am sure he would be a bigger threat to Hamilton than Bottas is.

Then we go to number two drivers. I am certain Hulkenberg is better than Raikkonen and I honestly think he is better than Bottas. Hence my comments about possibly the best driver lineup.

Undoubtedly the car is right now 4th best on the grid and in fairness they are making progress albeit slow. I think they have a outside chance of being the third best team next year depending on that Honda engine.

EDIT: Well I guess some may make an argument for Haas being better and the fact they are behind Renault down to the poor season Grosjean is having so I will add that as a caveat.