That's fine. But the fanfare is there for a reason. No one is suggesting he's Lewis's equal or something.
KillerB88
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I mean.. the fanfare is there because the ingredients were there for the sport and other involved entities to create that fanfare. We do the same thing in the NBA. Ben Simmons, Luka, and Zion were all somehow the next LeBron and Devin Booker the next Kobe. Sure, these youngsters have done some impressive things-- but they know what they're doing when they make those comparisons. It still amazes me how people assume Max is going to go on some crazy run and win a bunch of titles-- like it's some sort of common thing when it really isn't.That's fine. But the fanfare is there for a reason. No one is suggesting he's Lewis's equal or something.
KillerB88
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Max summoned to stewards for speeding under red flag. May have also been pushing through a yellow flagged sector 
ApolloStark
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Max summoned to stewards for speeding under red flag. May have also been pushing through a yellow flagged sector
Yep. And there's precedent for grid penalties when that happens so if he gets away with this then.....
ApolloStark
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That's a fair point but race craft is something you develop once you're in a car that can win grand prixs. Lewis' race craft these days is second to none but it wasn't always that way at the start of his career
If it had been he'd probably have at least one more championship
Lol you know that white boy isn't getting a grid penalty in his home race
C'mon guys. Russel is fast over one lap. Blistering. The question becomes about race pace, especially with someone constantly putting him under pressure. Let's not question his talent though. Norris, Leclerc, Russell and Verstappen are special.
We will find out next year how he fares next to Lewis, but I don't see why we need to compare him to Lewis. Frankly I think Covid has done a number on Lewis and he's just not telling anyone. That he can still maintain his form is astounding to me, but I am also seeing lapses that wouldn't have happened a couple of years ago.
Compare Russell to Lewis when he has won 100 races and gotten 100 poles, along with several world championships.
We will find out next year how he fares next to Lewis, but I don't see why we need to compare him to Lewis. Frankly I think Covid has done a number on Lewis and he's just not telling anyone. That he can still maintain his form is astounding to me, but I am also seeing lapses that wouldn't have happened a couple of years ago.
Compare Russell to Lewis when he has won 100 races and gotten 100 poles, along with several world championships.
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KillerB88
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Bruh. I hate coming off like an irrational stan. But what are you talking about? Did you actually watch Lewis' rookie season? The opening lap of Malaysia alone is more impressive than what we've seen from any of the upcoming rookies.
KillerB88
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Another FP being cut short. Qualifying is going to be about making your first lap your best lap. You don't want to get caught out by a red flag in QualiFeels like the race is going to be messy as hell too. Especially the first lap. After that I expect overtakes to be limited and a boring race.
Pole will be critical.
KillerB88
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Max is looking extremely strong. I hope Merc don't punk out and try to 'plan for the race' instead.
Looks that way already. Saving medium tyres, probably looking to do a one stop.
Jean toomer
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Couldnt agree with you more. All of the superlatives they keep throwing around for these new guys is so over the top. Lewisās rookie year was unlike anything witnessed before in the sport.
