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Originally Posted by SenorFunkyPants
Indeed.
Assuming that Verstappen is given the optimum set up in terms of downforce vrs top speed for any given track and the optimum pit stop strategy in terms of tyre type and number of stops....then why give (what is by definition, a sub optimum) different strategy to your second driver...especially when a lower downforce set up must surely make the car harder to drive?
By comparison the Mercedes drivers had a smaller delta in top speeds and almost always the same tyres and pit stop strategy.
Also interesting is that Verstappen and Hamiltons maximum trap speed were much closer but with Verstappens max speeds being higher ~2/3 of the time.
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I'll make it simpler, there are many ways to set up a car when trying to get the best laptime. The idea that RB wanted Alban to do poorly so they gave him a shitty car is wrong. The best thing for the team is to have them both running at the front of the pack as it gives you more options in pushing the ones around you to have to cover your choices. They are paid on points and sponsorships and sponsors want to see the team and both drivers placing as high as possible.
If Verstappen had the fastest trap speed you would have said he had the better setup or engine settings and this was the cause of Albon doing poorly?