Well, that was a good quali for the first time in ages. I think Russell may well have done enough to get the Merc seat after next season, although a podium in the race will really cement that. I expect Hamilton will do another season and if he wins, and breaks the record, he may well retire. Bottas needs to run him really close next season.
In 2022 the rules change quite dramatically so the Merc may not come out the box as the best car on the grid. Hamilton would need to want to stick around an maybe spend a couple of seasons not winning which I’m not sure he would want to do.
If only RB hadn’t messed up Albon’s quali for him and Lando hadn’t messed up his own. It would be good to see them both up at the front with Russell and LeClerc.