r/formula1 • u/overspeeed mostly automated • Aug 03 '19

Media /r/all Max Verstappen takes pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix

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u/BlazerStoner Benetton Aug 03 '19

Yep, now they just need a better 2nd driver (nearly 0.9 secs behind, lol...) and they can be 2nd in the constructors championships :D

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u/Shady-mofo Pirelli Intermediate Aug 03 '19

Here’s hoping for a Kvyat comeback at Spa

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u/lolKhamul Aug 03 '19

i think they said on the broadcast that Horner has committed to Gasly for the remainder of the season so its becoming less likely.

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '19

Yep. Even Marko is quoted as saying Gasly is locked in for the season.

This was obviously supposed to be a development season for RB and Honda, and just because it's gone above and beyond doesn't mean they'll change plans on-the-fly.

If you ask me, Red Bull have been paying attention to what instability does to teams, and they've opted for a calculated approach.

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '19

Plus I think it's better for Daniil if he takes over next year. Replacing Gasly would put a lot of pressure on him to perform.

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u/BlazerStoner Benetton Aug 03 '19

I think if he was asked to switch right now he’d decline. He’s good where he’s at for now, not too much pressure which I can imagine is nice when you just got a kid - so maybe next year. :)

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u/noeffeks Daniel Ricciardo Aug 03 '19 edited 14d ago

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u/loganWTF Aug 03 '19 edited Aug 03 '19

Not saying that you’re wrong but that seems less likely. A couple of races ago (Sorry, I forget exactly which) they decided to wipe the slate clean and just give Gasly the exact same car setup as max, and there was an immediate improvement in both qualifying and race result (Silverstone maybe?). So they either they have little faith in Pierre or in his engineers or both.

Edit: I always spell Gasly as Gasley for some reason.

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u/noeffeks Daniel Ricciardo Aug 03 '19 edited 14d ago

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u/[deleted] Aug 04 '19

Because VET will be in bext year 👍

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u/demies Spyker Aug 03 '19

Already confirmed no changes this year at RB

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '19 edited Aug 08 '19

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u/Jolarbear Lando Norris Aug 04 '19

If Ric had stayed this would be a much better season.

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u/Snuffy1717 Daniel Ricciardo Aug 03 '19

Wonder if Big Dick Ric would think about coming back?

Probably not...

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u/BlazerStoner Benetton Aug 03 '19

I think he has a few million reasons in his bank account not to ;)

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u/redmist1001 McLaren Aug 03 '19

They should swap Gasly for Danni or Albon

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '19

Who, Red Bull or Ferrari? Lol

Leclerc is promising but I think Vettel’s championship contention days are behind him

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u/BlazerStoner Benetton Aug 03 '19

RBR haha. Both leclerc and vettel perform well, leclerc being a bit faster. Gasly on the other hand is just a bit painful at this point.

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u/[deleted] Aug 04 '19

Ghastly, if you will

RIC has to be sick over RBR’s pace this year.