It's pretty bloody obvious that even Lance Stroll could win the DWC in a Mercedes (if he had Karun Chandok as team mate). Ergo, it's fact. Soz, but that's just how it is.
What on earth are you on about now? It's all Marc Gené's fault?
I wouldn't disagree. But I don't fall for all the Hamilton hype, and know that there are other drivers out there, who are just as good. Hamilton's enjoyed a massive slice of luck to be where is now. In F1, you need talent AND luck. Damon Hill and JV had luck to be in a team that Ayrton Senna had been part of, even if he hadn't been directly involved in the design of the cars they won in. Williams had had lots of success. They were a top team. DH and JV weren't the best drivers in F1 at that time, however. They just had the best cars. Ditto Jenson Button, and to a large extent, Kimi Raikkonen (Alonso wiped the floor with him during their time together at Ferrari; clearly a greater driver by some margin). Two WCs who have been outclassed by team-mates (Alonso has outclassed both!).
According to the person who designed the Williams car you are talking about Senna had nothing to do with it. Newey states the car was developed by Damon Hill & David Coulthard; drivers he rated very highly for car development, likewise the Red Bull that Vettel was so dominant in was initially developed by Newey & Coulthard. There is a bit of a trend here - the Mclaren that was dominant was also developed by Newey & Coulthard (Newey actually states Mika Hakinen's feedback could be confusing at times.)
Notice how often Newey & Coulthard were in the same team? No luck involved in that TBH.
....................I think Adrian Newey may know a little bit more than what you observations are showing?
(P.S. He rated Bobby Rahal extremely highly.)
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