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- Tue Sep 18, 2018 4:52 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Is there any doubt anymore about Hamilton vs. Vettel?
- Replies: 273
- Views: 66690
Re: Is there any doubt anymore about Hamilton vs. Vettel?
For me the main reason why I would rate Alonso a nudge above Hamilton is consistency. Hamilton on top form is untouchable, but he also has a few weekends per year where he's just nowhere. I don't think Alonso would have struggled like Hamilton did in China and Canada this year for instance. Nor wou...
- Tue Sep 18, 2018 4:47 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Is there any doubt anymore about Hamilton vs. Vettel?
- Replies: 273
- Views: 66690
Re: Is there any doubt anymore about Hamilton vs. Vettel?
It does. It moves him closer to Alonso IMO but as Alonso hasn't had the opportunity to do the same you can't compare. Why would you assume Alonso couldn't. I also have to say I pretty much discount races and championships won between 2014-16 as any indication of greatness. No competition. For me to...
- Wed Sep 12, 2018 12:25 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Leclerc confirmed at Ferrari; Kimi returning to Sauber
- Replies: 259
- Views: 57607
Re: Leclerc confirmed at Ferrari; Kimi returning to Sauber
Firstly, those who are worried about Leclerc not being allowed to race Vettel are deluded, give him 6 or so races and the only view of Leclerc that Vettel will have is of his gearbox... Secondly, Ferrari didn't have to give Sauber any money to take Raikonnen, they've could just stop charging them f...
- Wed Sep 12, 2018 12:13 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Leclerc confirmed at Ferrari; Kimi returning to Sauber
- Replies: 259
- Views: 57607
Re: Leclerc confirmed at Ferrari; Kimi returning to Sauber
According to the BBC, 'Keeping Raikkonen had been Vettel's preferred option'. Well yes, it would be wouldn't it! So how will Kimi react to team orders for the rest of the season now he's leaving and knows he's not got many more opportunities for a race win? It could get a little spicy. I suspect th...
- Mon Sep 03, 2018 5:58 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Driver(s) of the Day - 2018 Italian Grand Prix
- Replies: 64
- Views: 15554
Re: Driver(s) of the Day - 2018 Italian Grand Prix
Behave, Kimi may well have burnt his tyres going for gold when undercutting Hamilton, but Bottas backing him up lap upon lap, his dirty air contributing to Kimi's tyre problem and then allowing Hamilton to close up quickly without taking the life out of his tyres absolute contributed to Hamilton wi...
- Sun Sep 02, 2018 7:31 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Driver(s) of the Day - 2018 Italian Grand Prix
- Replies: 64
- Views: 15554
Re: Driver(s) of the Day - 2018 Italian Grand Prix
Behave, Kimi may well have burnt his tyres going for gold when undercutting Hamilton, but Bottas backing him up lap upon lap, his dirty air contributing to Kimi's tyre problem and then allowing Hamilton to close up quickly without taking the life out of his tyres absolute contributed to Hamilton wi...
- Sun Sep 02, 2018 7:08 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Driver(s) of the Day - 2018 Italian Grand Prix
- Replies: 64
- Views: 15554
Re: Driver(s) of the Day - 2018 Italian Grand Prix
Went Hamilton, Bottas and Grosjean Hamilton was flawless. Bottas did _the_ job on Raikonnen and contributed as much to the win as Hamilton himself. Grosjean for keeping it tidy and winning the B league. Silly to state that without Bottas he wouldn't have won. Another silly comment. Bottas contribut...
- Sun Sep 02, 2018 6:37 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Driver(s) of the Day - 2018 Italian Grand Prix
- Replies: 64
- Views: 15554
Re: Driver(s) of the Day - 2018 Italian Grand Prix
Went Hamilton, Bottas and Grosjean Hamilton was flawless. Bottas did _the_ job on Raikonnen and contributed as much to the win as Hamilton himself. Grosjean for keeping it tidy and winning the B league. Silly to state that without Bottas he wouldn't have won. Another silly comment. Bottas contribut...
- Sun Sep 02, 2018 6:10 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Driver(s) of the Day - 2018 Italian Grand Prix
- Replies: 64
- Views: 15554
Re: Driver(s) of the Day - 2018 Italian Grand Prix
Hamilton, Raikkonen, Bottas, because: Hamilton: Was hanging in there and managed to make it stick when it mattered. Raikkonen: There is nothing he could've done better after being sandwiched by the Mercs. Not a foot wrong in the whole weekend, but lost to Merc's team effort. Bottas: Basically the i...
- Sun Sep 02, 2018 6:03 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Driver(s) of the Day - 2018 Italian Grand Prix
- Replies: 64
- Views: 15554
Re: Driver(s) of the Day - 2018 Italian Grand Prix
Went Hamilton, Bottas and Grosjean Hamilton was flawless. Bottas did _the_ job on Raikonnen and contributed as much to the win as Hamilton himself. Grosjean for keeping it tidy and winning the B league. Another silly comment. Bottas contributed as much to Hamiltons win as Hamilton? Personally I thi...
- Sun Sep 02, 2018 5:59 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Driver(s) of the Day - 2018 Italian Grand Prix
- Replies: 64
- Views: 15554
Re: Driver(s) of the Day - 2018 Italian Grand Prix
Hamilton, Raikkonen, Bottas, because: Yes, thank god for Bottas otherwise Hamilton would just be another also ran.... dont be silly, Hamilton was clearly the fastest guy out tere today. He didnt need anyones help. Hamilton: Was hanging in there and managed to make it stick when it mattered. Raikkon...
- Wed May 16, 2018 11:19 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Pascal Wehrlein to replace Brendon Hartley??
- Replies: 115
- Views: 48435
Re: Pascal Wehrlein to replace Brendon Hartley??
Hartley should have stuck to Fly Fishing, but Wehrlein would not be much of an upgrade. Massa is hanging around in the pits, so is Di Resta. Edit, or maybe a couple of races from Button just as a yardstick. He seems to work well with Honda. I disagree. Pascal is definitely a strong driver. People d...
- Tue Nov 07, 2017 5:32 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: What happened in 2007?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 12179
Re: What happened in 2007?
McLaren should have been thrown out of both championships, but that would have decimated TV viewing figures for the rest of the season and perhaps beyond. Instead the drivers' points were left alone and the WDC was left to reach its own conclusion to maintain the viewing audience's interest. Except...
- Tue Nov 07, 2017 5:23 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: What happened in 2007?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 12179
Re: What happened in 2007?
What did Hamilton say today in regards to 2007? He was asked if he still gets upset about China 2007. He said he only looks forward, then suddenly said he wished he could tell what really happened in 2007, but can't. Martin Brundle said it's been 10 years, Lewis still said no. It was mostly the way...
- Tue Oct 03, 2017 4:46 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: vettel/stroll. what the he'll happened there.
- Replies: 374
- Views: 97459
Re: vettel/stroll. what the he'll happened there.
Sorry, I think this is more Vettel's fault. On the slow down lap it must surely be up to the driver passing to make sure the driver in front sees him? Two weeks after Singapore I would say the same thing, that maybe Vettel can argue that he is not technically at fault. But technically, he crashed, b...
- Tue Oct 03, 2017 3:47 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: In my opinion Max very well may be the best driver
- Replies: 197
- Views: 63872
Re: In my opinion Max very well may be the best driver
Honestly, I think right now.mikeyg123 wrote:Not right now. I'm sure the cross over will come soon though.ReservoirDog wrote:As an Alonso fan, I'd put money on him to clean Alonso's clocks in equal machinery any day.mikeyg123 wrote:Not yet as good all round as Alonso but still has a good 3/4 seasons of improvement in him.
- Sun Jun 25, 2017 11:55 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: What if it was anyone except Vettel?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7844
What if it was anyone except Vettel?
sorry if this seems lame but what do you think the penalty for the exact same incident would have been for any of the other drivers? I think I would have been different, and very much so for a couple of drivers. I think in general, the younger drivers would have been penalized more heavily. HAMILTON...
- Tue Jun 06, 2017 4:17 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Silly season 2018
- Replies: 1349
- Views: 452916
Re: Silly season 2018
I really don't think anyone would pair Vettel and Hamilton. I wouldn't. The swap? I'm sure Mercedes would love it I get this feeling that Hamilton sees the end of a chapter coming so it could work for him But Ferrari may have second thoughts about Hamilton's free wheeling personality And Vettel may ...
- Mon Jun 05, 2017 7:07 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Silly season 2018
- Replies: 1349
- Views: 452916
Re: Silly season 2018
I think that Rosberg retiring reminded us to expect the unexpected. There's a shake up in the order at the top right now and that could create a slightly different dynamic. So, what if: Hamilton is frustrated at not winning the world championship again in 2017 (assuming Ferrari and Vettel keep on th...
- Wed Aug 05, 2015 6:20 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: I was googling around and found this...would you agree?
- Replies: 143
- Views: 21932
Re: I was googling around and found this...would you agree?
Agreed with Zoue. I could have put Rubens or even Kubica somewhere up there, but who would I leave out? Montoya or DC? Not an easy choice Difficult to differentiate between Coulthard, Barichello and even Massa. Kubica may have had something special so, for me, belongs above those guys. Someone put ...
- Mon Jul 27, 2015 7:02 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Is anyone else getting a bit frustrated with Rosberg?
- Replies: 186
- Views: 27146
Re: Is anyone else getting a bit frustrated with Rosberg?
While he's not particularly interesting or exciting to watch, he could well have been leading the championship on merit today had Ricciardo not clipped him. He spent three quarters of the race yesterday on the slower tyre, and the team also admitted that they'd messed up on the set up earlier in th...
- Mon Jul 27, 2015 4:59 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Why I am seriously considering turning off F1
- Replies: 391
- Views: 60132
Re: Why I am seriously considering turning off F1
I have just joined this thread and not read all the comments but I wanted to comment as it's an interesting topic: 1. Overall, F1 is great, and I am in the older demographic. Been watching since the 1970's. I liked it then and like it now. 2. If you are interested enough to come in to a chat room an...
- Sat Jul 25, 2015 3:07 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Button, stay or go?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8078
Re: Button, stay or go?
Out of those two - go to Williams, his career length is no more than 2-3 seasons now and if the car is superb he has to beat possibly the best driver on the grid to race wins, which he would be able to do in the wet/ mixed conditions but not regularly in the dry. If he was at Williams the last 2 se...
- Tue Jul 14, 2015 6:18 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Where will Button be in 2016
- Replies: 57
- Views: 11123
Re: Where will Button be in 2016
I don't think money is an issue for him. I think he is well aware that he can no longer command top dollar. So long as he is treated fairly and is not being taken advantage of, he would make a deal (I believe). $5 mill a year is a lot of money, by anyone's standards. It can not be characterised as a...
- Tue Jul 14, 2015 4:24 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Where will Button be in 2016
- Replies: 57
- Views: 11123
Re: Where will Button be in 2016
I'd like to see Button replace Kimi at Ferrari. He's either going there, receiving a huge pay decrease or going to endurance racing. I said it on another thread; I think Button would be a fantastic fit for a year or two alongside Vettel. Makes sense to me but I think it's unlikely. It could be McLa...
- Mon Jul 06, 2015 6:44 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Ferrari's driver lineup
- Replies: 112
- Views: 18645
Re: Ferrari's driver lineup
Could Button be the wild card for the seat? He's matching Alonso, proving, once again, that he's a close match with the very best. He's non threatening but reliably fast and incredibly experienced. He's cheap and, as it turns out, is one of the most popular drivers around the world. Could he be the ...
- Fri May 15, 2015 3:04 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: If you had to choose
- Replies: 43
- Views: 8720
Re: If you had to choose
Simple, for action, I'd choose Hamilton, Alonso, Perez and Maldanado.
- Wed May 13, 2015 7:06 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Ricciardo not ready to commit to new RB deal
- Replies: 157
- Views: 28213
Re: Ricciardo not ready to commit to new RB deal
1. Vettel had an off year last year. Either exhausted or the car didn't suit him. Or both. Personally I think it's likely that if he went to Ferrari Vettel would beat him 2. Vettel is the most underrated 4x World Champion 3. If he lost to Vettel it would severely damage his career 4. I believe that...
- Wed May 13, 2015 6:35 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Ricciardo not ready to commit to new RB deal
- Replies: 157
- Views: 28213
Re: Ricciardo not ready to commit to new RB deal
1. Vettel had an off year last year. Either exhausted or the car didn't suit him. Or both. Personally I think it's likely that if he went to Ferrari Vettel would beat him 2. Vettel is the most underrated 4x World Champion 3. If he lost to Vettel it would severely damage his career 4. I believe that...
- Wed May 13, 2015 5:02 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Ricciardo not ready to commit to new RB deal
- Replies: 157
- Views: 28213
Re: Ricciardo not ready to commit to new RB deal
Obviously said with some irony. We all bash him (well, lots of us do) and claim that he's not as good as our favorite two or three time Champions. But he has won it four times, is what I am pointing out.mcdo wrote:Come again?Dash33 wrote:2. Vettel is the most underrated 4x World Champion
- Wed May 13, 2015 4:57 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Ricciardo not ready to commit to new RB deal
- Replies: 157
- Views: 28213
Re: Ricciardo not ready to commit to new RB deal
1. Vettel had an off year last year. Either exhausted or the car didn't suit him. Or both. Personally I think it's likely that if he went to Ferrari Vettel would beat him 2. Vettel is the most underrated 4x World Champion 3. If he lost to Vettel it would severely damage his career 4. I believe that...
- Wed May 13, 2015 7:15 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Ricciardo not ready to commit to new RB deal
- Replies: 157
- Views: 28213
Re: Ricciardo not ready to commit to new RB deal
1. Vettel had an off year last year. Either exhausted or the car didn't suit him. Or both. Personally I think it's likely that if he went to Ferrari Vettel would beat him 2. Vettel is the most underrated 4x World Champion 3. If he lost to Vettel it would severely damage his career 4. I believe that ...
- Sun May 03, 2015 4:06 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 21 years ago today....
- Replies: 39
- Views: 11284
Re: 21 years ago today....
Here is a link to a deleted Senna scene from the film, '1:Life On The Limit'.
It was part of an early rough cut so still has timecode and a temp v/o (Michael Fassbender's voice is on the final documentary).
https://vimeo.com/69214216
It was part of an early rough cut so still has timecode and a temp v/o (Michael Fassbender's voice is on the final documentary).
https://vimeo.com/69214216
- Sun Apr 26, 2015 6:52 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Nico has accepted 2nd already against Hamilton...
- Replies: 328
- Views: 71849
Re: Nico has accepted 2nd already against Hamilton...
Do you think it would have been better for Nico if he'd had Lewis's 2014 luck (without winning the championship)? I'm thinking especially the early bad luck and qualifying at the back of the grid. Those drives through the field must have really sharpened Lewis's overtaking and he got to race flat-ou...
- Sat Apr 25, 2015 5:26 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Would a spec series F1 be any worse?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 10910
Re: Would a spec series F1 be any worse?
It's the fact that it's the pinnacle of motor racing. In terms of glamour and prestige only. In terms of technical innovation, engineering excellence and quality of the racing, that title now goes to the FIA WEC imho. I agree on the racing part, but F1 is by far the most popular motor sport and I'd...
- Sat Apr 25, 2015 4:50 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Would a spec series F1 be any worse?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 10910
Re: Would a spec series F1 be any worse?
It's the fact that it's the pinnacle of motor racing. In terms of glamour and prestige only. In terms of technical innovation, engineering excellence and quality of the racing, that title now goes to the FIA WEC imho. I agree on the racing part, but F1 is by far the most popular motor sport and I'd...
- Fri Apr 24, 2015 5:50 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Helmut Marko accuses Mercedes of 'helping' Ferrari catch up
- Replies: 118
- Views: 22953
Re: Helmut Marko accuses Mercedes of 'helping' Ferrari catch
I actually believe wacko Marko this time, Mercedes has come to the realization that an F1 title has lost a lot of it's lustre when one team is demolishing the rest of the field primarily because an engine rule change (a change not very popular among F1's dwindling fan base) Respectfully, I couldn't...
- Fri Apr 24, 2015 4:10 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Helmut Marko accuses Mercedes of 'helping' Ferrari catch up
- Replies: 118
- Views: 22953
Re: Helmut Marko accuses Mercedes of 'helping' Ferrari catch
I actually believe wacko Marko this time, Mercedes has come to the realization that an F1 title has lost a lot of it's lustre when one team is demolishing the rest of the field primarily because an engine rule change (a change not very popular among F1's dwindling fan base) Respectfully, I couldn't...
- Fri Apr 24, 2015 3:59 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Who will end their career with the most wins?
- Replies: 953
- Views: 307730
Re: Who will end their career with the most wins?
As of today it is: Vettel - 40 Hamilton - 36 Alonso - 32 There are 15 races left in the 2015 season. My guess is that Hamilton will likely have scored over 44 races by year's end. If Vettel wins a couple more he will be on 42. My current vote goes to Hamilton. They will both probably beat Alain Pros...
- Fri Apr 24, 2015 3:46 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Helmut Marko accuses Mercedes of 'helping' Ferrari catch up
- Replies: 118
- Views: 22953
Re: Helmut Marko accuses Mercedes of 'helping' Ferrari catch
I don't know what's worse: Marko coming out with this bull or people on here actually giving it credence. It's not in Mercedes' interests to help a competitor like that. This isn't a gentleman's game, it's a ruthless, cut-throat sport. If Mercedes wanted to make it look as though the field were cat...