04-01-2019, 09:35 PM
I think if Lewis hits the ground running in Melbourne and maintains his end of season form Bottas could very well be suicidal by Monaco. Lewis tends to start slow though and build to a peak level around the summer and just builds a relentless head of steam. So Bottas will need to disrupt Lewis before the likes of the Austrian and British GPs.
As to Leclerc Vs Vettel. Who knows. I do think Leclerc will give Vettel a run for his money, I do still think he'll (Vettel) have enough in hand over the season, but I can see the two of them getting in each others way. To be honest though, I wouldn't be surprised at all if Leclerc does come out on top.
The other interesting pairing will be Verstappen and Gasly, I didn't think much of young Pierre before he got into F1. I'll openly admit I didn't see what all the hype was about, but now I think the lad has some chops. Pretty sure Max will have far too much for him, but I don't think he'll have it all his own way. Plus as Gasly matures into the RBR set up he might prove to be more of a thorn than people currently think.
As to Leclerc Vs Vettel. Who knows. I do think Leclerc will give Vettel a run for his money, I do still think he'll (Vettel) have enough in hand over the season, but I can see the two of them getting in each others way. To be honest though, I wouldn't be surprised at all if Leclerc does come out on top.
The other interesting pairing will be Verstappen and Gasly, I didn't think much of young Pierre before he got into F1. I'll openly admit I didn't see what all the hype was about, but now I think the lad has some chops. Pretty sure Max will have far too much for him, but I don't think he'll have it all his own way. Plus as Gasly matures into the RBR set up he might prove to be more of a thorn than people currently think.