Tom Brady or LeBron James? F1 Drivers Settle Fiery NFL-NBA Debate; And There Is a Clear Winner

F1 drivers are really liking the vibe in Miami, Florida, ahead of the inaugural race on the weekend. All the drivers on the grid have been to America before to race at the US GP (COTA). But this time, things are different and much more exciting! In a new video uploaded by the official Formula 1 YouTube channel, there were some split loyalties when drivers were asked who would they like to have as their teammate? LeBron James or Tom Brady?

Pierre Gasly, Mick Schumacher, and Sebastian Vettel chose Brady, while Nicholas Latifi, and Esteban Ocon, went for NBA Legend. World Champion Max Verstappen was on the fence and said “Depends on what, to be honest,” rather than choosing between the two.

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They were also asked to choose between some other American things, and there were some interesting answers. However, most of the drivers were unanimous when it came to choosing between Super Bowl and NBA Finals.

Can Mercedes F1 be more competitive in Miami GP?

Mercedes F1 have had a torrid start to their 2022 season. They are miles off the pace as compared to their rivals Ferrari and Red Bull and are fighting with the likes of Alfa Romeo. But Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff hopes they can claw back some performance in the Miami Grand Prix.

“We have found several directions for improving the car, and we will be conducting experiments in Miami to correlate those simulations, and hopefully confirm the development path for the coming races,” said Wolff.

“This team has shown its resilience over many years and the difficult start to this season has lit a fire within every team member, determined to put it right. The saying ‘smooth seas do not make good sailors’ comes to mind,” said the Mercedes team boss.

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It would be fascinating to see what kind of upgrades, if any, will the Mercedes bring to Miami. They really need a strong weekend to make a dent in the championship this season.

But they have to be careful how they approach the development phase in 2022. Wolff and Mercedes would hope that they are closer to Red Bull and Ferrari during the weekend so that they can pounce on their mistakes. Let’s see how they go about the race weekend in Miami.