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by ferdinand
Tue Jun 12, 2018 5:27 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Alonso and Vettel
Replies: 1029
Views: 233615

Re: Alonso and Vettel

No need for hindsight Mclaren has been bad since '13. Alonso had no other choice hence why he ended up there. I think it's not because he had no other choice, but the new McLaren-Honda partnership was his priority, of course because of the past history. Who would predict back then if the partnershi...
by ferdinand
Tue Jun 12, 2018 5:16 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Alonso and Vettel
Replies: 1029
Views: 233615

Re: Alonso and Vettel

But being at Mclaren was better? Had he stayed at Ferrari they will still be worse off. Last season proves that, yes the Honda engine wasn't all that but Mclaren had a deficient chassis and Alonso can not say he didn't know this but kept bashing Honda and hence we heard the we have the best chassis...
by ferdinand
Sat Sep 16, 2017 4:06 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 184
Views: 56076

Re: 2017 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thr

Really good qualifying. Don't think I've actually enjoyed watching a quali that much since possibly 2012. Really? I thought it was quite anti-climatic after the first runs - it was clear that Vettel was out of reach and no one was able to improve their positions. There have been more exciting quali...
by ferdinand
Sat Sep 16, 2017 4:01 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 184
Views: 56076

Re: 2017 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thr

Both Vettel and Hamilton have shockingly large gaps to their team mates: they may as well be driving for different teams! I noticed, and couldn't help thinking whether there might be a level of planning involved. Kimi ending up just ahead of Lewis... Really believe that the pole should've belonged ...
by ferdinand
Sat Sep 16, 2017 2:06 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 184
Views: 56076

Re: 2017 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thr

Congrats McLaren, the second time in a row reaching Q3, now even both cars
by ferdinand
Sat Sep 16, 2017 2:05 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 184
Views: 56076

Re: 2017 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thr

Black_Flag_11 wrote:
lamo wrote:Dream result for Vettel after the first runs
Not quite... I'm sure he'd prefer Raikkonen behind him at the start not Verstappen. :-P
Of course, but in a short starting track like this, unless Vettel makes a mistake at the start he should be able to retain his position leaving turn 1.
by ferdinand
Sat Sep 16, 2017 1:50 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 184
Views: 56076

Re: 2017 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thr

Twice in a row McLaren makes it to Q3, in the fastest circuit and one of the slowest circuits in the calendar
by ferdinand
Sun Jul 30, 2017 2:12 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver(s) of the Day - 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix
Replies: 34
Views: 10979

Re: Driver(s) of the Day - 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix

I choose Hamilton this time for being the real gentleman. He really didn't need to give his podium back to Bottas as he's the team's lead driver . But he did. He's also very quick, I don't know who's faster between him and Raikkonen at the second stint when Vettel got the steering problem, but sure...
by ferdinand
Sun Jul 30, 2017 2:00 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 549
Views: 108645

Re: 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix Race Thread

Hamilton is the real gentleman today. IMO he didn't need to give his podium back to Bottas as he's the team's lead driver. But HE DID, as he promised as a gentleman. That's how an athlete should be.
by ferdinand
Sun Jul 30, 2017 1:57 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver(s) of the Day - 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix
Replies: 34
Views: 10979

Re: Driver(s) of the Day - 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix

I choose Hamilton this time for being the real gentleman. He really didn't need to give his podium back to Bottas as he's the team's lead driver. But he did. He's also very quick, I don't know who's faster between him and Raikkonen at the second stint when Vettel got the steering problem, but surely...
by ferdinand
Tue May 30, 2017 10:00 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3786231

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

Come on guys, Kimi might have been so upset after the race, but maybe not anymore now. I think it's only a miscalculation by Ferrari, they might have thought the brand new SS would be faster than the old US, and they were afraid of undercut. So they responded by pitting their lead driver, a usual pr...
by ferdinand
Tue May 30, 2017 9:42 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Mercedes must back Hamilton, now
Replies: 763
Views: 165172

Re: Mercedes must back Hamilton, now

From what I've seen. I think it all started when Ferrari thought, just like what RBR thought , the brand new SS would be faster than the old US (as is the usual case in other races). They saw MV with new SS was faster than VB and even almost undercut VB, that's why they responded by boxing their LEA...
by ferdinand
Sat Dec 10, 2016 6:27 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Do you think Alonso would want to go to Mercedes?
Replies: 131
Views: 30218

Re: Do you think Alonso would want to go to Mercedes?

Fernando would crush Hamilton into tiny dust particles if he joined the dream team. But I think Mercedes must have a German driver in the team, and there are some very good options to make that happen. So if Fernando joins, Mercedes must fire Hamilton for his dirty tactics in Abu Dhabi and then the...
by ferdinand
Mon Dec 05, 2016 7:37 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Nico Rosberg retires from F1, with immediate affect
Replies: 498
Views: 98774

Re: Nico Rosberg retires from F1, with immediate affect

I'm disappointed that Rosberg may have handed Hamilton his easiest chance at title number four. If either Red Bull or Ferrari close up a bit with the new regulations, I could,ve seen Rosberg and Hamilton handing the title to a driver from a team with a clear 1-2 hierarchy by taking racing races off...
by ferdinand
Mon Dec 05, 2016 7:24 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Do you think Alonso would want to go to Mercedes?
Replies: 131
Views: 30218

Re: Do you think Alonso would want to go to Mercedes?

To be fair to Alonso, he deserves another chance for a title shot. If he can win it the third time as he wishes, he may consider to retire, or to continue if he still wants it. With McLaren-Honda his chance will come 2-3 years from now, not sure he'll still be there or not. I just can't see such a t...
by ferdinand
Sun Jul 10, 2016 4:28 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 British Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 681
Views: 98151

Re: 2016 British Grand Prix Race Thread

Will Nico take a gearbox penalty? ;) Come on we want to see a fair fight. I agree 100% which is why I'm not too happy by the even more draconian engine penalty that is coming Hamilton's way :( Exactly, Hamilton said after the race he will be taking an engine penalty and starting from the back of th...
by ferdinand
Sun Jul 10, 2016 4:26 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 British Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 681
Views: 98151

Re: 2016 British Grand Prix Race Thread

Hamilton will take an engine penalty after the break and start at the back. Has to be spa, would make sense. Monza will be much better. He can start from 22th or 12th and still finish at 2nd. Rosberg's 5 grid-pace penalty is harder because he'll take it at Hungary where overtaking is very difficult...
by ferdinand
Sun May 29, 2016 4:18 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver(s) of the Day - 2016 Monaco Grand Prix
Replies: 56
Views: 11316

Re: Driver(s) of the Day - 2016 Monaco Grand Prix

Rosberg has 2 votes!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: To be fair, Nico is the team player of the weekend. There are a few on the grid who wouldn't have moved over for a much better team result. Nasr (and Ericsson) for sure isn't. ;) I believe Nasr would follow the order to let Ericsson pass in the first corner ...
by ferdinand
Sun May 29, 2016 4:17 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver(s) of the Day - 2016 Monaco Grand Prix
Replies: 56
Views: 11316

Re: Driver(s) of the Day - 2016 Monaco Grand Prix

Ricciardo without any doubt. On the other hand, I also feel for him, he should've won two in a row if his team didn't screw him. In Spain there was an excuse from his team, but the mistake today was really unacceptable, not even a newbie amateur would call their driver in without instructing the cre...
by ferdinand
Sat May 14, 2016 3:49 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Official 2016 Spanish Grand Prix Qualifying Thread
Replies: 124
Views: 35956

Re: Official 2016 Spanish Grand Prix Qualifying Thread

lamo wrote:Nico has only ever won 4 races that Lewis started from pole that they both finished.
This year only Nico has won twice (Australia and Bahrain).
Then they have Britain 2013, Monaco 2015, Austria 2015.
by ferdinand
Tue Apr 26, 2016 8:28 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Crashed out from the lead of the race
Replies: 93
Views: 21739

Re: Crashed out from the lead of the race

Schumacher - Belgium 1998, crashing into Coulthard (back marker)
Was he leading? I guess he was
by ferdinand
Sun Mar 20, 2016 12:48 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Official Australian GP Thread
Replies: 411
Views: 57364

Re: Official Australian GP Thread

What a disaster for Lewis: 1. very bad positioning(is that difficult to keep your rear & front tires parallel???) :thumbdown: :thumbdown: 2. poor corner exit At the end of the day though, this 2nd place feels like a 1st place. Mercedes is now the old RedBul: incredible aerodynamics but what a poor ...
by ferdinand
Sun Sep 20, 2015 4:03 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2015 Singapore GP Race Thread
Replies: 275
Views: 39839

Re: 2015 Singapore GP Race Thread

Has anyone noticed Dan Ric's Red Bull always set the fastest laps in all three power-independent circuits: Monaco, Hungary, Singapore?
by ferdinand
Mon Jun 08, 2015 2:24 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver(s) of the Day - 2015 Canadian Grand Prix
Replies: 57
Views: 10928

Re: Driver(s) of the Day - 2015 Canadian Grand Prix

I thought Vettel was quite poor considering the car he had. Now, what can be done. That's how he was born: always quite poor considering the car he has. If that was Alonso or Hamilton driving the car, they must've out driven their car. If that was Alonso or Hamilton in that car, they would of surel...
by ferdinand
Mon Mar 16, 2015 5:19 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Red Bull Threatens to quit F1
Replies: 676
Views: 104008

Re: Red Bull Threatens to quit F1

Maybe what Marko means is that now engine power is the decisive factor, not car design (aerodynamics) anymore. Red Bull dominated because of their chassis design, not because of buying a high-power engine, so the comparison between Red Bull's dominance and Mercedez' dominance isn't accurate. I agree...
by ferdinand
Sun Nov 02, 2014 6:55 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2015 Uberthread [MERGED]
Replies: 2131
Views: 388604

Re: Silly Season 2015 Uberthread [MERGED]

I think this is a big mistake by Monisha Kalternborn. I know every team needs cash, but at least she could have signed another pay driver who has at least a little talent.
by ferdinand
Fri Aug 01, 2014 4:00 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is a Merc WDC as certain as we think?
Replies: 151
Views: 29100

Re: Is a Merc WDC as certain as we think?

Without the first SC after Ericsson's crash, Rosberg would've won it very easily. His trouble came when he was stuck behind Vergne as a result of the SC, then after he passed Vergne, his pace was absolutely unchallenged. Mercedez are still miles ahead. Thinking about them not winning the WDC and WCC...
by ferdinand
Tue Jul 01, 2014 11:24 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Was Ferrari incorrect to effectively "retire" Schumacher?
Replies: 249
Views: 37233

Re: Was Ferrari incorrect to effectively "retire" Schumacher

HawaiiF1Fan wrote:With all due respect, it wasn't an easy road for Massa as he's been racing against 4 WDC in Michael, Fernando, Kimi, & Villeneuve. He's beaten Frentzen, Villenueve and Kimi, but lost to Fisichella who is no slouch.
When did Massa beat Frentzen?
by ferdinand
Tue Jul 01, 2014 11:07 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Was Ferrari incorrect to effectively "retire" Schumacher?
Replies: 249
Views: 37233

Re: Was Ferrari incorrect to effectively "retire" Schumacher

Zoue wrote:Alonso himself has come out and said that Massa is the fastest team mate he's ever had........
AFAIK he always praises Hamilton......
by ferdinand
Thu Jun 05, 2014 8:45 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Never beaten by team-mates?
Replies: 147
Views: 19682

Re: Never beaten by team-mates?

Considering whole seasons, not individual races, very few great drivers have managed never to have been beaten by a team-mate. Without going into detail, it seems to be only: Fangio Ascari Senna Schumacher If this is correct it is a very exclusive club. Others came close, eg Moss except for being b...
by ferdinand
Tue May 27, 2014 9:39 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Explain, I don't understand
Replies: 97
Views: 16403

Re: Explain, I don't understand

No the idea is to remove blatant bad luck for the drivers. This is less of a problem with reliability improving so much but this year Hamilton has scored generally better results than Rosberg but he is behind in the championship because of one car failure. It is a much fairer system if out of the 1...
by ferdinand
Fri May 16, 2014 6:18 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The complexity of team mate wars.
Replies: 43
Views: 6987

Re: The complexity of team mate wars.

I agree with the system of who ever finishines ahead gets the point. We have seen in the past when it comes to driver selection, the one with the more points is more likely to be retained. That said though the "team mate wars" are not consistent and i would say biased. Lewis got a point for DNF in ...
by ferdinand
Wed Apr 30, 2014 4:55 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Alonso's Take on Vettel's RBR Dominance Was almost Prophetic
Replies: 205
Views: 30401

Re: Alonso's Take on Vettel's RBR Dominance Was almost Proph

prophetic...... er....... what?

this has been discussed to death in 2012 and we know what the answer in the end is:
http://forum.planet-f1.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2536

now after only 2 races of vettel being outperformed by ricciardo, let's read again this thread and bring back those memories
by ferdinand
Tue Apr 29, 2014 3:53 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Has the order changed for the top 4?
Replies: 151
Views: 31147

Re: Has the order changed for the top 4?

2013. He's won the championship at a canter, smashing records along the way. He didn't do anything spectacular when the field were closely matched, or indeed when his car was only marginally better He maximized every opportunity he had and led the championship convincingly at the time of the bolded...
by ferdinand
Wed Apr 23, 2014 4:37 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Alonso's Take on Vettel's RBR Dominance Was almost Prophetic
Replies: 205
Views: 30401

Re: Alonso's Take on Vettel's RBR Dominance Was almost Proph

In qualy, Seb was pole and Bourdais was fourth, and if not for Bourdais ducking up his start, Toro Rosso could have a 1-2 in that race. Bourdais got his qualifying time earlier before the rain got harder and the track got worse, still the difference to pole time is a huge 1 second. He didn't f*** *...
by ferdinand
Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:23 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: When will Mercedes not win?
Replies: 77
Views: 12593

Re: When will Mercedes not win?

I seriously doubt they will make it nine races in a row. Nine races in a row by a single driver is very doubtful, 19 races in a row by both drivers looks more possible. Are you saying they are not as good as red bull or vettel ? Okay, just to satisfy your strong dislike about Vettel, it's not becau...
by ferdinand
Mon Apr 21, 2014 5:04 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Is Vettel overrated, or Ricciardo and Vergne underrated?
Replies: 164
Views: 25870

Re: Is Vettel overrated, or Ricciardo and Vergne underrated?

Is this the first time Vettel under this kind of pressure? No. Early 2012 is almost similar, everybody was talking the same thing back then: he couldn't win without the best car, Webber showed him how to drive, he cracked under pressure, he threw toys out of the pram, etc. The difference is that th...
by ferdinand
Mon Apr 21, 2014 4:53 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Which season was more entertaining 06 or 07?
Replies: 40
Views: 7201

Re: Which season was more entertaining 06 or 07?

2007. The leading driver kept changing, and with only a small gap among the title contenders. The psycho drama (spygate, intra team rivalry) is also part of the entertainment.
by ferdinand
Mon Apr 21, 2014 4:48 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Not much talk about Alonso vs Kimi?
Replies: 296
Views: 52646

Re: Not much talk about Alonso vs Kimi?

I always think that Alonso is the better driver between the two, but not as much as it's shown in this opening races. Raikkonen will be closer to Alonso starting from mid season I guess.
by ferdinand
Mon Apr 21, 2014 4:40 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: When will Mercedes not win?
Replies: 77
Views: 12593

Re: When will Mercedes not win?

Paolo_Lasardi wrote:I seriously doubt they will make it nine races in a row.
Nine races in a row by a single driver is very doubtful, 19 races in a row by both drivers looks more possible.