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I like Hulk, but I think this is a daft move for Haas. All this chat about wanting consistent, reliable drivers and they came into the season with a pair of rookies. Reeks of absolutely useless management. Not like Hulkenberg is likely to come in and start dragging that car to places where it shouldn't be either. And unlike Schumacher, it's not like he's going to start jumping up in terms of ability given he's been racing in F1 for 10 years or so and never felt more than a mid-field driver, who's been out of F1 for 3 years.
Think Drugovich is Aston Martin bound (though good luck getting a seat with daddy's boy and someone who'll likely hold onto a seat into their mid-40s), but surely Pourchaire or Schwartzman would've been a better shout.
Will be interesting to see how Team Suck My Balls fare next year. Probably not as messy as Ocon/Gasly but should be interesting nonetheless.
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I think KMag was unexpected, as was his performance. They started on a 2022 season with no plans to perform, saving it all for 2023, they expected Mick and Mazepin, except they managed to fuck Mazepin off and get KMag. Now KMag makes Mick look bad so they get rid of Mick. I don't think Hulk will be a step change ahead of Mick, and sadly for Mick, I do think if Mazepin hadn't been sacked, Mick would have stayed.
I'm not sure how good a choice this is. I think it's a good pairing, but it feels like they know who both drivers are and there's little upside chance. You'd think they'd be looking into F2 for someone like Drugovich or Pourchaire...