It’s getting towards the end of the 2022 Formula 1 season, and things are starting to heat up. This year has been a bit of a rollercoaster for the British drivers with some great moments, like George Russell’s opening string of top five results. But there have also been some low points, like Lewis Hamilton’s total lack of competitiveness at tracks like Spa, Imola and Singapore
These vicissitudes have left seasoned motorsport bettors confused and the adamant supporters without peace. Nevertheless, there are certain things that the British drivers can do to make the second part of the season a success.
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Keep up the consistency
One of the biggest strengths of George Russell and, to an extent, Lewis Hamilton, so far this season has been their consistency. George Russell has finished in the top five in all but three races so far this season and is holding his own against the stronger Red Bulls and Ferraris. Lewis on the other hand has only missed out on points on two occasions, Imola and Spa. Although this consistency hasn’t helped them move into contention for the championship, they’ll need to maintain it if they want finish in the top come Abu Dhabi.
If they can keep up their consistency, the British drivers should be in good shape to finish in the top five. Consistency will also influence fans’ and betters opinions about the drivers. Hamilton and Russell must keep up their excellent work to maintain their strong positions in the championship standings.
So far, the British drivers have been doing a great job of being consistent. If they can keep it up, they’ll be in good shape to compete for the title.
Find some extra speed
While the British drivers have been consistent, they haven’t always had the outright pace to match their rivals. In qualifying, Hamilton has not started on the front row at all this season and Russell has only done so once, getting pole position in Hungary. This needs to change if they want to be fighting for their first win of the season.
Both drivers need to find extra speed. It will encourage them to fight for wins more often. The team should also be making sure that they are qualifying better so that their drivers have a chance to start on the front row and have a shot at winning races.
Avoid mistakes
Mistakes have cost some of the renowned British drivers dearly this season. Russell threw away a possible victory in Hungary with a bad start, although both Russell and Hamilton have only each retired once, so far, this season. Lewis clearly does not fare well racing in the mid-pack and his costly collisions in Singapore didn’t help him at all. These mistakes can be costly in the race for the championship, and they’ll need to avoid them in the future.
Wrapping up
What the two British drivers need to do to push in the second part of the season is to be more consistent. They have shown that they can do it but doing so week in and week out will be the key if any of them is to take the fight to Max Verstappen next year.
The other thing they need to do is get their act together off the track. The constant bickering and backstabbing have to stop if they are to stand any chance of taking on other drivers as a team. If they can do that, then they may be able to mount a serious challenge for both titles next year.
