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[renzmann]

Probably hard at work. It’s got to be a good sign.

Optimistic vibes coming out of the team and drivers in recent days. Let’s hope they can deliver.

We hear that every year. The only thing that gives me reason to be optimistic is Honda. I would be surprised if Honda didn't give RBR a competitive engine.

[Goron3]

We hear that every year. The only thing that gives me reason to be optimistic is Honda. I would be surprised if Honda didn't give RBR a competitive engine.

You say that but last year they clearly knew they were on the back foot as they were starting from zero with Honda. Even in 2018, they were confident in the chassis but they knew that their PU was slow and unreliable.

[taran]

You say that but last year they clearly knew they were on the back foot as they were starting from zero with Honda.

 

Marko 2019: I expect 5 Grand Prix wins this year.....

[SenorSjon]

Marko 2019: I expect 5 Grand Prix wins this year.....

 

Well, Mexico was a great opportunity to win one and they messed up Singapore themselves. So 5 was possible.

[Ali623]

Marko 2019: I expect 5 Grand Prix wins this year.....

 

Austria - Won on merit

Germany - Lucky win

Brazil - Won on merit

 

Hungary - Was in contention to win

Singapore - Was in contention to win

Mexico- Probably would have been in contention to win

 

Was definitely possible - and that was with effectively with no second driver backing him up all year

[SenorSjon]

What makes you think he has backup this year? 

[Kao18]

Yeah RB should have had 4 (Mexico) wins last year so Marko wasn't that far of. And that is not taking into account Gasly and Albon who somewhat disappointed compared to Max.

 

I believe this is the first year in many that there are no real weak points or big doubts pre season, not on the chassis side (no regulation changes) and not on the engine side. Max has extended, Honda is very positive and has a very strong desire to succeed. All the ingredients are there for a championship title bid imo. I think this will be the year they will have a shot.

Edited by Kao18, 06 February 2020 - 10:54.

[Ali623]

If Albon isn't up to the 'back-up' driver role this season, Max has no chance regardless of how he and the car performs. (unless they're Merc 14-16 levels of dominant obviously)

[Marklar]

You say that but last year they clearly knew they were on the back foot as they were starting from zero with Honda. Even in 2018, they were confident in the chassis but they knew that their PU was slow and unreliable.

Nah, they were pretty hyped up after the roll out (the first in ages) last year. Some people even thought genuinely because if Max says it's good then it must be good since he is always honest

Nobody of them knows where they truly stand until they hit the track in Melbourne (or even later). People should have learned that after last year the latest.

Edited by Marklar, 06 February 2020 - 11:22.

[Kao18]

Nah, they were pretty hyped up after the roll out (the first in ages) last year. Some people even thought genuinely because if Max says it's good then it must be good since he is always honest

Nobody of them knows where they truly stand until they hit the track in Melbourne (or even later). People should have learned that after last year the latest.

 

Mwah, I think the tone was definitely different last year. Here is a quote from Max from early 2019:

 

 

With Honda, we’re expecting a lot, we’re all very positive but I think it also needs to take a little bit of time, it cannot be from race one it will be perfect. For sure there will be moments where, as a team, we make mistakes or it’s not going as we want it to, but I think what is very important is that the team and Honda, we are pushing really hard to improve the development. At the moment, I am of course very optimistic, but also realistic and I think time will tell how we are going to perform.

 

Of course all the teams are always positive pre season and we have to wait and see but personally I am much more optimistic about a possible title challenge this year then I was last year.

[Marklar]

If Albon isn't up to the 'back-up' driver role this season, Max has no chance regardless of how he and the car performs. (unless they're Merc 14-16 levels of dominant obviously)

No chance is pushing it but he would definitely need either him performing better, Red Bull being better or Bottas taking more points off Hamilton than expected.

Alonso had a useless team mate in his Ferrari days too, and it nearly worked despite a clear car disadvantage. It depends on the competition of course, though.

Mwah, I think the tone was definitely different last year. Here is a quote from Max from early 2019:


Of course all the teams are always positive pre season and we have to wait and see but personally I am much more optimistic about a possible title challenge this year then I was last year.

More positive for sure, but that's about it. Everything else is written in the stars.

Edited by Marklar, 06 February 2020 - 11:47.