(04-08-2019, 06:51 PM)morini Wrote: Summer break is with us. Four weeks of waiting for F1 to return
So, we've had some recent opinions about how Hamilton does have dips in form occasionally and (having seen it myself over the years) I agree he can have mini slumps that usually translate into a short run of poor results. I honestly don't think we can say that he's had any dips in form in 2019 so far though. Yes, he had a crap result in Germany but I reckon also took the positives out of that in that he had it completely under control up until the first strategy decision.
I have never seen Hamilton start a season as strongly as this one. By my calculations he's 250 points (maybe 248 if Alfa win their appeal) out of a maximum of 312. That is a bloody impressive strike rate, particularly as one race was a disaster. Max has been great, but Lewis is my driver of the season, so far.
Well, you know you might not be objective Morini, being a fan of that man. Not that there is anything wrong with that.
Hamilton sure is doing great, but a lot has to do with the team and car as well. Maybe four other drivers on the grid could get that dominant performance with that team and car as well, having Bottas as teammate. Not to take anything away from Hamilton, only saying.
There are more drivers earning attention, with the most obvious being Verstappen. I would pick that kid. Why? Not only because of his stellar performance on the track, but also the way he carries that team. Red Bull and Honda started only this season their adventure and my expectations where a bit low, since they need to learn a lot. Well, if it was not for Gasly, they would be ahead of Ferrari (also thanks to Ferrari themselves). Verstappen really carries that team, helps them motivate, brings in data, knows how to talk with the engineers, etc. That is something Schumacher did (Hamilton as well in the passed, but now Mercedes is established, the best team by far; he is cruising). That is impressive.
So, that is my choice. Not that we can tell who is right, only personal preferences.