• Slogan@fedia.io
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      1 year ago

      I’m not surprised about them keeping both in the end, but I’m a bit surprised how early it was announced. I would’ve expected them to explore possible options a bit longer, especially from the point of view of pairing Hülkenberg with a young driver. Seems like they prefer to stick with the safe choice.

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        1 year ago

        This is very true. I also didn’t expect them to announce it this early… but as I mentioned in another comment “never change a winning team”.

        But to all fairness, they a both doing great. As you mentioned, I also think they prefer more experienced drivers… and who is left in this category?

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        1 year ago

        Gene was at the last or second-to-last racing weekend and they clearly signed back then.

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      Yeh, not sure who they could get that would be an upgrade, Bottas or Albon? Neither are likely to move there I would think?

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        The only alternative would be to take on a youth academy driver from someone else for extra money or cheaper parts. But considering how expensive Mick ended up being for them, I guess Haas is vary of that option.

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          My thoughts exactly, Hulk and KMag perform well or well enough to keep them - never change a “winning” team.

          And money wise they are also doing quite ok with the MoneyGram deal, if I’m not mistaken.