yeah they pitted after I posted.
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George switched to inters too now, so everybody's on the same strategy
Russel is flying
Oh shit, George is flying
So close Russell.
What a lap from Russell
wow 
feck off Max, pipped Russell
Russell!!!
monster lap from Russell, gutted for him.
George fecking Russell . Showing Mercedes why they should drop Bottas ASAP, again.
. Showing Mercedes why they should drop Bottas ASAP, again.2nd in a Williams! That is crazy, get him in a top seat.
Phenomenal by Russel so close to POLE
PUT HIM IN BOTTAS SEAT!!
PUT HIM IN BOTTAS SEAT!!
Yes George!!! Give him the Mercedes seat now!
Ffs why is George always so damn close to something only to have it ripped away 
should be delighted with second though!
should be delighted with second though!Russell, wow.
FFS how unlucky is George.
Feck, I missed the restart. How the feck has he stuck a Williams on the front row in 1997+24?
Wow Russel! That’s insane, so happy for him.
Max pole, be honest I would rather Hamilton be behind him down the first straight anyway.
What an effort by George. So happy for him.
The q result is a good representation of the current best drivers in F1. Hopefully George gets a seat to show his worth next season!
The tow down the Kemmel straight will benefit him massively, his glass will be half full.
Provided he stays safe from injuries, could Russell be a future world champion? Get similar wow from him as the likes of a young Verstappen. Less reckless too.
if the conditions are the same for the race, them Red Bull have to be favorites.
Merc with only 1 new set of inters left, Red Bull have 2.
Merc with only 1 new set of inters left, Red Bull have 2.
without a doubt.
Wasn't able to watch Quali today, but "Verstappen pips Russell to pole" was not a headline I expected to read 
Great drive by Russell. Top class to get that in the Williams.
He's quick and a well rounded driver, hasn't had much luck at times and obviously has been in one of the worst cars on the grid. Him and Norris will be the next British hopes for a World Champion once Lewis is done.
Toto needs to stop messing about, the guy is ready.
Could a team like McLaren sign Russell if Mercedes (wrongly imo) keep Bottas? Ricciardo hasn't been great for them, though know he's just got 4th but overall he's struggled there.
Mercedes are definitely not keeping Bottas
Russell walks into any team if Mercedes drop him I guarantee you that now.
So pissed off for Norris.
Why they didn't red flag the session immediately?, why Mclaren sent him out first in heavy rain? It just seems such an unnecessary risk when he was absolutely flying today.
I really think had pole in the bag. Ugh.
Yes definitely.
Gutted about Norris, he was absolutely flying today, would have loved to have seen him on pole.
Fair play to Russell, that lap came out of nowhere.
Looks like Merc were struggling with the balance, that extra run in Q2 likely to cost them.
Fair play to Russell, that lap came out of nowhere.
Looks like Merc were struggling with the balance, that extra run in Q2 likely to cost them.
Been on F1 Facebook page , called somebody a clown for his daft comment, 3 day ban
Been on F1 Facebook page , called somebody a clown for his daft comment, 3 day ban
He's managed by Toto, he's going to stay for the Mercedes seat.
Absolutely criminal if Bottas stays at Mercedes and Russell is wasted for another year at Williams.
Russell and Norris really showed their talent today and have been consistent for a while. The only reason for Mercedes to choose Bottas is to keep Hamilton happy and commit to a number 1 driver but Russell literally couldn’t have done anything more to show he’s ready and that it’s time.
Dunno if you guys have been paying attention to what lewis and totto have both said in interviews with the media this week.
Lewis said that he understands Mercedes need to look at the short term but also consider the long term and give the new generation of Mercedes drives an opportunity. (Not a direct quote).
Totto said that Mercedes need to be cognizant that ferrari have next generation drivers, mclaren have lando, RB have max and Mercedes also need to consider the long term future. He also did defend bottas when asked if Bottas has underperformed in his time with Mercedes by only winning 9 races.
Martin Brundle thinks russell has gotten the nod for next season but Mercedes cant officially announce it as they need to keep bottas motivated to help them win the constructors and lewis win the drivers title.
Anyway in regards to qually, gutted that russell didnt get pole. He will move over sharpish tomorrow for lewis. Being on pole for spa isnt the best position, as your a sitting duck in the straight after eau rouge. The weather will play a huge factor tomorrow as Lewis setup is more dry focused than max's.
Shame for lando, could have been on pole or very close.
The future of f1 looks like being, lando, lecerc, max and russell when lewis is gone. They could all be WDCs with some good fortune and luck.
Lewis said that he understands Mercedes need to look at the short term but also consider the long term and give the new generation of Mercedes drives an opportunity. (Not a direct quote).
Totto said that Mercedes need to be cognizant that ferrari have next generation drivers, mclaren have lando, RB have max and Mercedes also need to consider the long term future. He also did defend bottas when asked if Bottas has underperformed in his time with Mercedes by only winning 9 races.
Martin Brundle thinks russell has gotten the nod for next season but Mercedes cant officially announce it as they need to keep bottas motivated to help them win the constructors and lewis win the drivers title.
Anyway in regards to qually, gutted that russell didnt get pole. He will move over sharpish tomorrow for lewis. Being on pole for spa isnt the best position, as your a sitting duck in the straight after eau rouge. The weather will play a huge factor tomorrow as Lewis setup is more dry focused than max's.
Shame for lando, could have been on pole or very close.
The future of f1 looks like being, lando, lecerc, max and russell when lewis is gone. They could all be WDCs with some good fortune and luck.
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