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[–] Microw@lemm.ee 11 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I think Merc learned their lesson about putting juniors into Williams when Williams blocked Russell from going to Merc in 2020

[–] frank@sopuli.xyz 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Fair point, always a risk If someone isn't in your car. But if Merc drags their heels someone could always pick Kimi up first

[–] Coelacanth@feddit.nu 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Unless Toto somehow succeeds in his wild recruit-Verstappen goose chase I'd say it's almost guaranteed that Kimi will be in the second Merc next year, so I don't think the risk of losing him is all that high. Though yes, if Max goes Merc Kimi might look for other options.

[–] frank@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 months ago

That's fair, I guess the seats are really narrowing down. I guess it's more than Williams wants to be a legit team, not a stepping stone. Someone has to keep the seat warm and not crash it till Carlos gets in it