View From The Bridge

I think it's fair to say that the 2020 F1 season was underwhelming, to say the least, with the only 2 major stories being Russell's rollercoaster weekend at Mercedes and Romain Grosjean's immortalisation as the man who walked out of fire. With fans growing increasingly tired of Mercedes dominance, the FIA has finally put a cap on team spending, meaning we should see a much more intriguing F1 season heading into 2021, and if all goes to plan, we might even see new drivers and constructors world champions by the season's end.  Hamilton vs Verstappen  2021 not only represents the worlds hopeful exit from Covid-19 but also could be the year where Hamilton actually has to overtake another car. As the most successful driver in F1 history, most of the past decade has had fans watch Hamilton lead a glorified parade for 60 laps before taking the chequered flag. However, Red Bull and Verstappen see 2021 as their best shot at ending Mercedes 7 year streak as constructors champions...

In the last decade, Mercedes has dominated the Formula One scene with a blend of fast drivers and an unbeatable car which has turned a once thrilling race weekend into a glorified 2-hour parade. In 2020, this story has largely stayed the same but the end of this season brought about a very interesting question concerning Mercedes's immediate future. With both drivers beginning to consider retirement, the need for young new drivers to compete with youthful lineups at Ferrari and Red Bull, is something Mercedes need to start thinking about. In addition, with Hamilton's contract still under negotiation and Bottas confined to a one-year deal, this leaves Mercedes with a lot of options moving forward; all of which look to include George Russell.  As a former F2 World Champion combined with solid performances over the past 2 seasons, George Russell has established himself as a member of the Formula One grid lineup for the foreseeable future. However, his performance for Mercedes in t...