Motor Sport
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I think Oscar is going to be a handful for Lando this year - he's going to be quick
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He was a handful last year too, and I would contend that if McLaren had managed the two drivers better, Lando could have won the drivers championship.
Ignoring Lando's errors last season, which cost him dearly, I think that in all probability when Mark Webber was negotiating Oscars contract, he asked that Lando should not be favoured. Zak probably agreed thinking that there was no way Oscar would be so competitive against Lando in his first year with them.
Ultimately Zak had to do something, but it was too late by then. I'd love to know what Mark got in return.
"OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011
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That’s why I want Lando to win now while he has a chance. The window is closing quickly where he is faster than Oscar.
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Interesting thoughts @Giles - I can see Webber thinking that far ahead.
I also thought it was noteworthy in the latest Drive to Survive that Horner said he would take Oscar over Norris if he had to choose a McLaren driver. I get that. Both Max and Oscar are robots - cold calculating machines. While not a romantic pairing, they could be dominating.
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@Giles said in Motor Sport:
Possibly. My view is let Lando win now, Piastri will have his time.....
Sounds good in theory. However, I suspect Oscar, like Max (and most drivers) don't have the patience to wait around watching someone else win.
Seeing all the retirements from last season is a good reminder that you have to make hay while the sun shines. When you lose the balls to send it (aka Danny Ric), you lose your seat.
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Yeah OP isn’t going to want to wait but Lando has a pace advantage right now more often than not and he should win and be prioritized sensibly. He has earned that right with his tenure at McLaren and Piastri has a terrific seat even as a #2 in the fastest car on the grid. He was rescued from Alpine so he has every reason to at least try to be patient.
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Fair call @mclaincausey
There are not that many tasty seats on the grid, so worth the waiting game.
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Fark @Giles
While I am very happy with what I now know, I need to remind myself not to look at this thread to avoid spoilers!!
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Old friends will reunite for the first corner of the Sprint tomorrow (hopefully not literally).
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@Giles is this where I'll finally see you wearing red
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Ferrari X IH collab?
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Expect spoilers ITT. Easier to avoid than my F1 app pop ups
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@mclaincausey we have his ski collection at Dior
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