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发表于 2018-5-28 13:29:27
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I wish to add my observations to Daniel Ricciardo's win at 2018's Monaco F-1 GP.
1. The win was no fluke. as he was fastest in all practice sessions and fastest in qualifying.
2. DR established his status as a good river right after joining Red Bull.
Let us review history:
Mark Weber left Rad Bull in disgust after Vettel disobeyed Team orders and overtook MW who was leading a race with a few laps remaining, when Vettel shouldn't. Subsequently, the Team did not support MW or discipline SV, so MW left F-1 altogether. Of courses, in previous races, Vettel pushed MW out of the track a few times with similar response from the Team. (I commented previously that SV was a DIRTY DRIVER!)
The vacant seat was filled by DR who in a few races proved that he could beat SV, who was his team-mate & #1 driver for the Team.
SV felt his position was threatened, and when Ferrari offered him a ride, he deserted Red Bull.
So, DR became #1 driver at RB, and at that time Max Verstappen joined the team to fill the ride vacated by SV.
3. DR almost won the 2016 Monaco F-1 GP but a pit stop mix up cost him a win then. DR was radioed in to make a pit stop and when he did, the tires were not ready, which wasted valuable seconds, and DR lost that race to Lewis Hamilton.
In 2017 Red Bull was rumoured to have the fastest car due to more advanced air dynamics which never materialized. It seems in 2018, RB has finally come of age and has a more competitive car, but IMHO, still not as fast as MB or Ferrari. At least RB now has a fighting chance.
DR's contract with RB is up for renewal, there is rumour that he might join Ferrari as Rikkennan (check spelling) is retiring. |
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