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ROUND 17: 🇯🇵 FORMULA 1 LENOVO JAPANESE GRAND PRIX 2023

Circuit stats
First Grand Prix 1987
Number of laps 53
Circuit Length 5.807 km
Race Distance 307.471 km
Lap record 1:30.983 Lewis Hamilton (2019)
2022 winner Max Verstappen

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

To be fair, Mick Schumacher did show improvement in the second half of the season, scoring points, reducing crashes, and closely competing with Magnussen.

Logan Sargeant’s did nothing of these.

While Lawson shows promise, it’s doubtful he’ll secure the Williams seat. Red Bull’s decision to keep him in their development program after just three races suggests they’re avoiding a “de Vries moment.” Ricciardo’s selection for AlphaTauri’s race seat might be due to his marketability, crucial during the rebranding. Lawson’s role as a reserve driver for two teams positions him for future opportunities in 2025.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yes, I’m not suggesting Lawson should replace him. It’s pretty clear he’ll stay in RB’s orbit, just in case.

Williams has Mick as reserve, but I’m not sure he’s the best option for them.

I don’t know what other options they have. Maybe asking for a loan from another team, but that’s a risk for the team loaning the driver, if something happens to one of their drivers. Or taking a gamble with a rookie.

But it’s clear they won’t improve and develop the car with Logan.

Now that I think of it… what if they ask Sebastian Vettel to help them? His experience could be great to try to make a competitive car.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago

Nah, it's time for Mansell to make a grand comeback. He and Bottas can fight for best mustache.