Formula One

Threadfin · 12-18-20, 11:05 AM

Perez to replace Albon for 2021. Clearly this was the move Red Bull had to make, even though I had doubts they would. Albon underperformed all season, and if they are to challenge Mercedes they needed a better driver in the second seat.

To be fair, I think the Red Bull is a tricky ride, one that Max can handle, but Albon was unable to get the most out of. It will be interesting to see whether Perez can match Max's pace in qualifying and race trim. If he does, it shows Albon underperformed. If he doesn't, it shows how good Max really is.

But to keep on with Albon, when a clearly better option existed in Perez, would have been a mistake, existing contract or no. So Red Bull did the right thing here I think. It would have been a real shame for Perez to have no seat next season after his remarkable 2020. He is fully deserving, and must feel relieved. His car has never matched his talent I don't think. Now he gets the chance to show what he can do in a top car.

Jimbuna · 12-18-20, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Threadfin

To be fair, I think the Red Bull is a tricky ride, one that Max can handle, but Albon was unable to get the most out of. It will be interesting to see whether Perez can match Max's pace in qualifying and race trim. If he does, it shows Albon underperformed. If he doesn't, it shows how good Max really is.

My thoughts precisely

Threadfin · 12-18-20, 12:20 PM

The one wrinkle is that Red Bull won't be standing still. Winter development may indeed take some of the quirks out of the car, and that Perez would be driving a different car than Albon did in some respects. Not apples to apples you know? Albon has talent, but he just isn't consistent enough for a top team. At least not yet. I suspect he'll get another crack at it, maybe at Alpha Tauri again in 2022.

Aside from technical development, I think signing Perez was the best thing Red Bull could have done to close the gap. It seemed like a no-brainer, but the announcement took so long it made you think it wouldn't happen.

The thing I want to see more than anything is a proper title fight for a change. This might be the year.

Jimbuna · 12-18-20, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Threadfin

The thing I want to see more than anything is a proper title fight for a change. This might be the year.

Once again, I find myself agreeing with you....I'm not a big fan of Hamilton but he is certainly the best around atm if not in all F1 history even.

Jimbuna · 12-21-20, 08:20 AM

Buddahaid · 12-24-20, 08:52 PM

In '81 the ambulances had to compete for position...

Buddahaid · 12-31-20, 09:59 AM

Lewis Hamilton is to be knighted.
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...Sk8mOo0o9.html

12-18-20, 11:05 AM	#1
Threadfin Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,084 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Perez to replace Albon for 2021. Clearly this was the move Red Bull had to make, even though I had doubts they would. Albon underperformed all season, and if they are to challenge Mercedes they needed a better driver in the second seat. To be fair, I think the Red Bull is a tricky ride, one that Max can handle, but Albon was unable to get the most out of. It will be interesting to see whether Perez can match Max's pace in qualifying and race trim. If he does, it shows Albon underperformed. If he doesn't, it shows how good Max really is. But to keep on with Albon, when a clearly better option existed in Perez, would have been a mistake, existing contract or no. So Red Bull did the right thing here I think. It would have been a real shame for Perez to have no seat next season after his remarkable 2020. He is fully deserving, and must feel relieved. His car has never matched his talent I don't think. Now he gets the chance to show what he can do in a top car. __________________ What? Behind the rabbit?

12-18-20, 12:20 PM	#3
Threadfin Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,084 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	The one wrinkle is that Red Bull won't be standing still. Winter development may indeed take some of the quirks out of the car, and that Perez would be driving a different car than Albon did in some respects. Not apples to apples you know? Albon has talent, but he just isn't consistent enough for a top team. At least not yet. I suspect he'll get another crack at it, maybe at Alpha Tauri again in 2022. Aside from technical development, I think signing Perez was the best thing Red Bull could have done to close the gap. It seemed like a no-brainer, but the announcement took so long it made you think it wouldn't happen. The thing I want to see more than anything is a proper title fight for a change. This might be the year. __________________ What? Behind the rabbit?

12-21-20, 08:20 AM	#5
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12-24-20, 08:52 PM	#6
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8,576 Downloads: 160 Uploads: 0	In '81 the ambulances had to compete for position... __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

12-31-20, 09:59 AM	#7
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8,576 Downloads: 160 Uploads: 0	Lewis Hamilton is to be knighted. https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...Sk8mOo0o9.html __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie