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- Sat Jan 03, 2015 5:02 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: If Senna had lived..
- Replies: 80
- Views: 16707
Re: If Senna had lived..
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- Sat Jan 03, 2015 4:05 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: If Senna had lived..
- Replies: 80
- Views: 16707
Re: If Senna had lived..
Controversial opinion time: Prost would be seen as the better driver. Disagree when they where teammates and both finished Ayrton pretty much always beat Prost plus a strong likely that if he live he would also have more title than Prost. If anything it would make Ayrton look even stronger IMO. Des...
- Sat Jan 03, 2015 5:35 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: If Senna had lived..
- Replies: 80
- Views: 16707
Re: If Senna had lived..
Controversial opinion time: Prost would be seen as the better driver. Disagree when they where teammates and both finished Ayrton pretty much always beat Prost plus a strong likely that if he live he would also have more title than Prost. If anything it would make Ayrton look even stronger IMO. Des...
- Fri Jan 02, 2015 7:40 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
- Replies: 211
- Views: 43316
Re: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
It's hypocrisy because we saw many team orders in previous years and in subsequent years, yet they never induced the wrath of the media and fans in the same way Hockenheim 2010 did. Exactly, I didn't see that kind of outrage here in 2008 when Heikki was asked to pull over for Lewis or Kimi was aske...
- Fri Jan 02, 2015 7:05 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
- Replies: 211
- Views: 43316
Re: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
Yes I know there was a ban on team orders. I fail to see why that ban should be unnatural. Which may explain why I failed to understand why Alonso found it ridiculous to go racing, instead of broadcasting radio comedy. Ban on team orders was unnatural because it was always a part of the sport and i...
- Fri Jan 02, 2015 3:38 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
- Replies: 211
- Views: 43316
Re: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
Yes I know there was a ban on team orders. I fail to see why that ban should be unnatural. Which may explain why I failed to understand why Alonso found it ridiculous to go racing, instead of broadcasting radio comedy. Ban on team orders was unnatural because it was always a part of the sport and i...
- Tue Dec 30, 2014 7:01 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
- Replies: 211
- Views: 43316
Re: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
That may depend on the team at which a driver enjoys such status. At Renault, for the benefit of Alonso, it meant the number 2 driver put his car in the wall, to provoke a SC period, so the number 1 driver could win. At Ferrari, when the discussion kept going about Barrichello's number two status, ...
- Tue Dec 30, 2014 3:50 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
- Replies: 211
- Views: 43316
Re: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
Which Alonso did not even get. When Massa was ahead he had pit priority. No 1 status is a myth. Thank you. [Edit]: Thank you. No. 1 status itself is not a myth, but it's a myth that pre-arranged no. 1 status means anything. As Niki Lauda wrote, whoever's ahead in points gets no. 1 status, pure and ...
- Tue Dec 30, 2014 3:47 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
- Replies: 211
- Views: 43316
Re: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
Thank you.Exo wrote:Which Alonso did not even get. When Massa was ahead he had pit priority. No 1 status is a myth.
- Mon Dec 29, 2014 2:33 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
- Replies: 211
- Views: 43316
Re: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
... Is there actually anything about Alonso in this thread anymore? Good point, and all things tend to converge toward Hamilton on this board. I started posting on this thread as a reaction to other posters' contention that Alonso always insists on no. 1 status. I don't think contractual no. 1 stat...
- Sun Dec 28, 2014 1:14 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Is Horner Taking Subtle Pot-Shots at Sebastian?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3094
Re: Is Horner Taking Subtle Pot-Shots at Sebastian?
davidheath461 wrote:I don't see how that quote is a dig at Vettel.
+100Black_Flag_11 wrote:If anything that quote is worded quite nicely for Vettel.
I'm guessing this is an attempt to get replies rather than a well thought-out premise, or one that's been thought out at all.
- Sun Dec 28, 2014 12:38 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
- Replies: 211
- Views: 43316
Re: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
... Is there actually anything about Alonso in this thread anymore? Good point, and all things tend to converge toward Hamilton on this board. I started posting on this thread as a reaction to other posters' contention that Alonso always insists on no. 1 status. I don't think contractual no. 1 stat...
- Sat Dec 27, 2014 5:55 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
- Replies: 211
- Views: 43316
Re: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
... Is there actually anything about Alonso in this thread anymore? Good point, and all things tend to converge toward Hamilton on this board. I started posting on this thread as a reaction to other posters' contention that Alonso always insists on no. 1 status. I don't think contractual no. 1 stat...
- Sat Dec 27, 2014 5:47 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
- Replies: 211
- Views: 43316
Re: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
Hamilton was called before the stewards office after i presume Ryan himself had lodged a protest, upon approaching the stewards office Hamilton was intercepted by Ryan who told Hamilton what to say. So Hamilton only had a few minutes to decide what to do, lie as instructed, or throw Ryan under the ...
- Sat Dec 27, 2014 12:45 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
- Replies: 211
- Views: 43316
Re: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
Hamilton was called before the stewards office after i presume Ryan himself had lodged a protest, upon approaching the stewards office Hamilton was intercepted by Ryan who told Hamilton what to say. So Hamilton only had a few minutes to decide what to do, lie as instructed, or throw Ryan under the ...
- Tue Dec 23, 2014 3:11 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
- Replies: 211
- Views: 43316
Re: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
I'm trying to work with you, Pokerman, despite your earlier condescension. I didn't say that Hamilton's claims had no justification. What I did say, though, was in answer to your question. You were the one who asked, "where's the empathy for Hamilton earning equal status by his performances on the ...
- Mon Dec 22, 2014 2:47 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
- Replies: 211
- Views: 43316
Re: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
I can see your point, but it's funny how Alonso not given priority treatment is the same as McLaren favouring Hamilton who got his way when demanding equal status when he realised he could challenge Alonso. Someone posted that Alonso earns his #1 status by his performances on the track but were is ...
- Sat Dec 20, 2014 6:54 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
- Replies: 211
- Views: 43316
Re: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
I can see your point, but it's funny how Alonso not given priority treatment is the same as McLaren favouring Hamilton who got his way when demanding equal status when he realised he could challenge Alonso. Someone posted that Alonso earns his #1 status by his performances on the track but were is ...
- Sat Dec 20, 2014 6:03 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
- Replies: 211
- Views: 43316
Re: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
There is an very interesting and insightful article at the Beeb by Andrew Benson which examines the prospects of Alonso's new partnership with McLaren.(http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/30291496) Under the section TIME THE GREAT HEALER: "The issue at the heart of the problems within McLaren all...
- Sat Dec 20, 2014 4:49 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
- Replies: 211
- Views: 43316
Re: Surely Alonso Must Now be #1 at McLaren?
I have too chuckle a bit at this as there are still Alonso supporters who are adamant that the problem at McLaren was that Hamilton was given priority That was why I used the more independent findings of an authoritative journalist as the lead-in to the discussion. There is no evidence that McLaren...
- Sat Dec 20, 2014 3:24 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Niki Lauda on 2014 incidents (Monaco & Spa)
- Replies: 72
- Views: 13020
Re: Niki Lauda on 2014 incidents (Monaco & Spa)
That was what I thought before I reread it. What he actually says (at least in the OP quote), is that since nobody could prove deliberate sabotage, Hamilton's analysis is just an opinion. Because I cannot imagine Lauda and the rest of the team wouldn't have studied what they provided the stewards w...
- Tue Dec 16, 2014 1:49 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: The curse of revisionism - revisiting 2007 AGAIN
- Replies: 104
- Views: 21584
Re: The curse of revisionism - revisiting 2007 AGAIN
Also IMHO it was clear from the very first day that Alonso's actions were provoked by Hamilton. Even more, his complaining at Monaco had a lot of people cringing. Not only Alonso or Spanish media. Still, I think Alonso was genuinely rattled by the speed of the guy, the control of the car, which was...
- Mon Dec 15, 2014 8:40 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: The curse of revisionism - revisiting 2007 AGAIN
- Replies: 104
- Views: 21584
Re: The curse of revisionism - revisiting 2007 AGAIN
Either way, this should be a petty irrelevance. I can't believe this sort of silly oneupmanship can be blamed for destabilising the strongest driver of the era. And Alonso, Hamilton, history and general opinion all suggest the beef between the two drivers was minor. It was the beef between Dennis a...
- Mon Dec 15, 2014 4:06 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Jenson Button 'delay' in announcing for 2015.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3665
Re: Jenson Button 'delay' in announcing for 2015.
I think it just shows that taking a couple years away from F1 didn't make Ron Dennis into any less of a d-uchebag.
- Sun Dec 14, 2014 2:23 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: How good is Hamilton? Compare him to his teammates
- Replies: 46
- Views: 10948
Re: How good is Hamilton? Compare him to his teammates
Can't believe this idiotic thread is still on the first webpage. Whoops, I just bumped it. My bad.
- Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:10 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: McLaren Hemorrhaging Support
- Replies: 60
- Views: 18982
Re: McLaren Hemorrhaging Support
McLaren's been bad at managing its drivers and keeping them happy since as long as I can remember. It's cost them a lot over the years. No sign of improvement on that front. I'm afraid I have to agree here. It already goes back to the days of Senna and Prost. Fans are more outspoken now. No, it goe...
- Tue Dec 09, 2014 2:38 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: So, in which years did the car NOT make the champion ?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 15689
Re: So, in which years did the car NOT make the champion ?
From the last 20 years: Years where the car would still have won WDC if you remove the winning driver: 2014 2004 2002 1996 Years where the team would have been beaten by one other team: 2013 2011 2010 2009 2007 2006 2001 2000 1998 1997 1995 Years where the team would have been beaten by two or more...
- Sun Dec 07, 2014 11:29 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: So, in which years did the car NOT make the champion ?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 15689
Re: So, in which years did the car NOT make the champion ?
Good list Mike, Only one I would add would be Senna 1990, because Prost was a lot closer to Senna in speed in 1990 than he ever was in 89 or 88 so the Ferrari was probably slightly better. Also that year was the first year that driver weight was added to total car weight so should have given Senna ...
- Sun Dec 07, 2014 11:16 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: So, in which years did the car NOT make the champion ?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 15689
Re: So, in which years did the car NOT make the champion ?
If you are talking about a driver winning the WDC whilst facing a different car of at least equal speed then I think there are a few worth considering. 1951 - Fangio 1956 - Fangio 1958 - Mike Hawthorn 1959 - Jack Brabham 1962 - Graham Hill 1964 - John Surtees 1965 - Jim Clark 1967 - Denny Hulme 197...
- Sun Dec 07, 2014 10:38 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: McLaren Hemorrhaging Support
- Replies: 60
- Views: 18982
Re: McLaren Hemorrhaging Support
Racing is a cruel sport, and Formula One cuts the deepest of them all. Although I do feel for the McLaren drivers, either could get a driving job in another series tomorrow. But how about all those ex-employees at Marussia or Caterham? In Formula One drivers are a disposable commodity, used then di...
- Sun Dec 07, 2014 1:35 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: So how where does post-2010 Schumy rank now?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 8774
Re: So how where does post-2010 Schumy rank now?
He wasn't as good as Rosberg, who isn't as good as Hamilton is my (overly simplistic) take on it. This. Over their years together, Rosberg was better than Schumacher. And over their 2 years together, Hamilton has been better than Rosberg. Though it seems some are intent on re-writing history or bei...
- Sat Dec 06, 2014 10:39 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: So how where does post-2010 Schumy rank now?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 8774
Re: So how where does post-2010 Schumy rank now?
He wasn't as good as Rosberg, who isn't as good as Hamilton is my (overly simplistic) take on it. This. Over their years together, Rosberg was better than Schumacher. And over their 2 years together, Hamilton has been better than Rosberg. Though it seems some are intent on re-writing history or bei...
- Sat Dec 06, 2014 4:44 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: McLaren Hemorrhaging Support
- Replies: 60
- Views: 18982
Re: McLaren Hemorrhaging Support
Unfrikkin'believable. What he did to Lauda back in the day, and to Alonso back in the day, turning the entire team against them. THAT was OK? But this isn't?
Gee, what a surprise.
Gee, what a surprise.
- Sat Nov 29, 2014 5:44 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Ferrari appoint Maurizio Arrivabene
- Replies: 62
- Views: 14207
Re: Ferrari appoint Maurizio Arrivabene
Wow! I did not see this coming as I thought Mattiaci had buy-in from his Ferrari overlords. Personally, I think this is a good thing for Ferrari, though the damage has been done in terms of driver line-up. I think most people would agree that they now have a weaker line-up than they have had for th...
- Sat Nov 29, 2014 3:14 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: How much did Ferrari help Alonso's Rep?
- Replies: 67
- Views: 13589
Re: How much did Ferrari help Alonso's Rep?
I think he was pretty much rock bottom at the end of 2009 and certainly no where near the the majority saying he was the best of the grid. I think most thought Lewis was by the end of 2009 and probably stayed as that until the middle of 2011. 2012 cemented Alonso as the current best (in the majorit...
- Fri Nov 28, 2014 10:17 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: How much did Ferrari help Alonso's Rep?
- Replies: 67
- Views: 13589
Re: How much did Ferrari help Alonso's Rep?
You said Alonso doesn't like to take up the challenge of a competitive teammate. Yet he took up the challenge of Kimi (a competitive teammate) and completely destroyed him, without thowing his toys out of the pram. Missed the point again. A competitive team mate is one who can challenge his team ma...
- Fri Nov 28, 2014 6:13 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: How much did Ferrari help Alonso's Rep?
- Replies: 67
- Views: 13589
Re: How much did Ferrari help Alonso's Rep?
Sounds like you don't even need a reason.hydra wrote:Alonso's rep has been in steady decline in my eyes, ever since he couldn't overtake Petrov.
- Fri Nov 28, 2014 4:01 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: How much did Ferrari help Alonso's Rep?
- Replies: 67
- Views: 13589
Re: How much did Ferrari help Alonso's Rep?
I find it really odd that Massa and Kimi were so far behind Alonso, but Hamilton managed to better Alonso as a rookie. Surely something is not right at Ferrari and the agenda to get Alonso into first place was backfiring. Alonso will win next year I think in the McLaren Honda but I think it will be...
- Fri Nov 28, 2014 5:03 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: How much did Ferrari help Alonso's Rep?
- Replies: 67
- Views: 13589
Re: How much did Ferrari help Alonso's Rep?
But has he concentrated too much on beating his team mate, thereby enhancing his reputation, rather than the bigger picture? With the driving advantage he's had over the last few years, he hasn't had to concentrate at all on beating his teammate. His eye has been exclusively on the "bigger picture....
- Thu Nov 27, 2014 11:09 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Driver of the 2014 Season
- Replies: 65
- Views: 11816
Re: Driver of the 2014 Season
Got to admit that Danny was effin' amazing this year, I would have gone for him except that I felt bad for Bottas who is also really really impressive and got almost no votes, so, in short, Ricciardo, Bottas, there IS a future to F1!