[NeilP]

Lets be honest and realistic here The only way Hamilton is ever getting driver of the day in most races is if he started last, rushed into the stands mid-race and gave someone the kiss of life and saved them got back in his car got back into first pace. Then saved a Cat or Dog from an untimely death on the circuit.

It was a good and solid drive by Max but as you said Morini he wore out his tyres twice. I do not begrudge him some fortune it has gone against him so far this year. I would have give it Norris he really drove a great race chased Sainz down and passed him stopped and gained the lead back and it is very questionable whether Hamilton would have got past him had it not rained. He could not get past Ricciardo earlier in the race and although he closed in fast the old addage catching is one thing overtaking is another.

I agree with all your other points Morini. The only thing I would say I am unsure of is which is the faster car. That Mercedes looks like its hauling ass big time lately. Maybe I will compromise and say Red Bull is the better all round car but I think the Mercedes in pure speed is now faster. I am sure I heard they were running more downforce for this race than Red Bull but even so through the twisty part of the circuit just as at Baku the Red Bull was far superior.