Not really related, but of a similar vein:
A buddy of mine is an ER surgeon in a rough city in the US. Says that they usually don't take out bullets from people, just leave them unless they're causing a problem specifically. It blows my mind that the human body is just fine with it
And of course, Checo is no guarantee. The RBR/VCARB seats can shuffle a bit.
I am most surprised about bottas honestly. Maybe he's a backup if Kimi didn't work out for Merc, or staying at kick/Audi?