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by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Mon Jun 12, 2017 10:26 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 Canadian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 378
Views: 84470

Re: 2017 Canadian Grand Prix Race Thread

Please do not make me provide a picture showing how much space Grosjean had at that point. He did have plenty of it, to move a little and avoid a bitter moment for all. Again i ask, what business did Sainz have in turning into him? And if indeed there was some room (I don't recall there being much ...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Sun Jun 11, 2017 8:02 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 Canadian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 378
Views: 84470

Re: 2017 Canadian Grand Prix Race Thread

Best drivers today for me: Vettel - strong comeback Ocon (obvious) Hamilton - pretty untouchable Worst: Sainz Sainz, man, what was that? Sainz got rammed by RoGro in the Haas... sent him into Massa, if there's blame to be put out, then it should go to RoGro You might need to take another look at it...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Sun Jun 11, 2017 7:57 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 Canadian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 378
Views: 84470

Re: 2017 Canadian Grand Prix Race Thread

Best drivers today for me: Vettel - strong comeback Ocon (obvious) Hamilton - pretty untouchable Worst: Sainz Sainz, man, what was that? Sainz got rammed by RoGro in the Haas... sent him into Massa, if there's blame to be put out, then it should go to RoGro You might need to take another look at it...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Sun Jun 11, 2017 6:08 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 Canadian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 378
Views: 84470

Re: 2017 Canadian Grand Prix Race Thread

Grosjean, the most overrated and dangerous driver in many years.
God...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Sat Jun 10, 2017 6:13 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Indy 500 2017
Replies: 686
Views: 159958

Re: Indy 500 2017

You don't, fair enough. We have in the past seen Indycar Champions come and go in F1, Michael Andretti, Alessandro Zanardi, Juan Pablo Montoya, Sebastian Bourdais, even Jacques Villenueve, some won races even a F1 title, and some were definitely competitive, but not one of them ultimately would I c...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Thu Jun 08, 2017 11:09 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Indy 500 2017
Replies: 686
Views: 159958

Re: Indy 500 2017

You don't, fair enough. We have in the past seen Indycar Champions come and go in F1, Michael Andretti, Alessandro Zanardi, Juan Pablo Montoya, Sebastian Bourdais, even Jacques Villenueve, some won races even a F1 title, and some were definitely competitive, but not one of them ultimately would I c...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Thu Jun 08, 2017 11:00 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Indy 500 2017
Replies: 686
Views: 159958

Re: Indy 500 2017

. I mean, how else are they supposed to take it? So what is the value in saying it? it's entirely unprovoked and says a lot about the person saying it, more than the subject he's discussing. If he has a beef with an individual because of something he or she has done, by all means voice it. But alie...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Sun Jun 04, 2017 5:44 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 Monaco Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 529
Views: 134928

Re: 2017 Monaco Grand Prix Race Thread

This (Rockie's post)! And the one before by mikeyg123! Ferrari had no way of knowing the backmarker Vettel was following would pit soon after Kimi pitted. Kimi was slow prior to the pit stop and I do remember thinking that it was a bit strange not to push right up behind Button as soon as possible....
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Sun Jun 04, 2017 5:32 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Official 2017 MotoGP Thread
Replies: 337
Views: 156137

Re: Official 2017 MotoGP Thread

Beautiful races at Mugello, as always... It is one of those memorable circuits, the setting, the races it produces, the high speeds, the flowing and drafting nature... We have done this a few times with F1 tracks, but which ones are for you the most memorable Moto GP tracks? While in F1 for me there...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Tue May 30, 2017 1:17 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: It's funny with all his bad luck I actually like Alonso now.
Replies: 52
Views: 16813

Re: It's funny with all his bad luck I actually like Alonso

Wow, so much hate both of you... even with accusations that you have absolutely no idea about. Except for his knowledge of Crashgate not being proven, I'd say nothing is imagined there. Also, massive ego is one thing but I can't remember Senna, Schumacher, Hamilton or Vettel ever insulting or falli...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Thu May 25, 2017 6:06 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Indy 500 2017
Replies: 686
Views: 159958

Re: Indy 500 2017

Weapon rules in America are absolute madness in my opinion. They should have a much much stricter rules about them. Anyone can have a weapon there including fireguns designed for warfare, I mean its just insane. Including stuff like an M16 assault rifle!!! Now tell me that this is only for defense ...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Mon May 22, 2017 2:37 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Indy 500 2017
Replies: 686
Views: 159958

Re: Indy 500 2017

It was interesting to see. Alonso has probably realized later he still had a little in the car, since it is against the nature of the effort to be so consistent. In fact he was amazingly consistent, the most of all... (Even his distance to the walls was the most consistent...) Laps should get a litt...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Mon May 15, 2017 1:05 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Fernando Alonso rumour
Replies: 408
Views: 114184

Re: Fernando Alonso rumour

You are wrong in your assumption. The information (data) is out there look it up. We have one driver in the car, it happens to be Alonso, leaving him out of the equation is extremely biased. If you are looking at the engine, chassis performance you must look at the driver. If some think he is above...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Sat May 13, 2017 9:43 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Fernando Alonso rumour
Replies: 408
Views: 114184

Re: Fernando Alonso rumour

You are wrong in your assumption. The information (data) is out there look it up. We have one driver in the car, it happens to be Alonso, leaving him out of the equation is extremely biased. If you are looking at the engine, chassis performance you must look at the driver. If some think he is above...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Sat May 13, 2017 4:48 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 Spanish Grand Prix Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 252
Views: 54466

Re: 2017 Spanish Grand Prix Practice & Qualifying Thread

To me its been coming, Ricciardo initially blitzed Max in qualifying but the end of last year Max began to beat him. I think the last 8 races were pretty equal in qualifying, 4-4 I think. We haven't really seen them go head to head this year over 1 lap, the last race Verstappen had an issue in Q3 a...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Sat May 13, 2017 1:51 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 Spanish Grand Prix Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 252
Views: 54466

Re: 2017 Spanish Grand Prix Practice & Qualifying Thread

7th! SEVENTH! Astonishing. Does anyone doubt that this guy is still the best out there? Need to be patient, some considering him the best, some don't. When stuff go bad, its Honda, when stuff go good, it is obviously not Honda, it is the GOAT Alonso. We need to be fair here and a bit level headed. ...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Sat May 13, 2017 1:37 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 Spanish Grand Prix Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 252
Views: 54466

Re: 2017 Spanish Grand Prix Practice & Qualifying Thread

I'll say it again, place a merc engine instead of the crap honda one and mclaren would be up there with Ferrari/Merc (at least the one driven by Alonso) I think most of us want to see that. Unfortunately some people think you can only win with a works engine. If the lump you want to place in you ca...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Sat May 13, 2017 1:26 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Fernando Alonso rumour
Replies: 408
Views: 114184

Re: Fernando Alonso rumour

Welcome to Q3!!! No the engine is not capable they said. All they needed was a good lap and no reliability issues, the power is there. Go ahead now and go crazy celebrating this best of all time driver!! I suggest you talk to a medical professional about your unhealthy obsession with Fernando Alons...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Thu May 04, 2017 12:39 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Indy 500 2017
Replies: 686
Views: 159958

Re: Indy 500 2017

If he fell short of those speeds, or went over them , then it would be considered a fail in this rookie test. Oh I didn't know that! Yeah, I think the more interesting data fact from yesterday were his three consecutive laps just three thousandths of a second from each other and two consecutive one...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Wed Feb 08, 2017 1:21 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Alonso the points hoover
Replies: 307
Views: 77935

Re: Alonso the points hoover

Yeah I think the "we were racing Fernando" thing was overblown and is taken out of context these days through the contortions of historical discussions. I saw that interview again last year and it wasn't nefarious. If anyone has the video, post it here and let's re-watch it. But the environment was...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Wed Jan 18, 2017 12:30 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 Downforce
Replies: 18
Views: 5976

Re: 2017 Downforce

I read this article earlier today that really opened my eyes to the changes from the 2017 regulations. http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/analysis-barcelona-simulation-data-points-to-impact-of-f1-car-changes-864078/ One interesting prediction that has come to light in recent days is that the track a...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Wed Jan 18, 2017 12:22 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Alonso the points hoover
Replies: 307
Views: 77935

Re: Alonso the points hoover

JPM was driving for a team(McLaren) where equal status is the norm and Fisichella was driving for a team(Renault) where all the work revolved around Alonso. If I was Briatore myself(Oh God no!) I would make sure to put Fisichella or whoever is driving the 2nd car out of the championship before the ...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Wed Dec 07, 2016 11:40 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Alonso Being Seriously Considered For Merc Seat
Replies: 71
Views: 16913

Re: Alonso Being Seriously Considered For Merc Seat

Vettel, Alonso and Schumacher did. What is not true about that? It doesn't matter. Zoue has an automated response whenever something remotely positive is said about Hamilton. You would be better served to simply discuss the Alonso signing without adding any interpretative commentary. Otherwise we s...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Mon Nov 28, 2016 2:55 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: WDC's Number of Season Losses to a Teammate - Vettel leads!
Replies: 206
Views: 41399

Re: WDC's Number of Season Losses to a Teammate - Vettel lea

I expect this to change in the comming years and it should be interesting to see how it plays out. Button and Schumacher of course are done. Kimi can only keep losing. Vettel 1 Hamilton 2 Fernando 2 Schumacher 3 Rosberg 4 Button 4 Kimi 5 Vettel's 2014 counts for like 7, actually... Fernando's, 2 ar...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Sun Nov 27, 2016 11:02 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: WDC's Number of Season Losses to a Teammate - Vettel leads!
Replies: 206
Views: 41399

Re: WDC's Number of Season Losses to a Teammate - Vettel lea

I expect this to change in the comming years and it should be interesting to see how it plays out. Button and Schumacher of course are done. Kimi can only keep losing. Vettel 1 Hamilton 2 Fernando 2 Schumacher 3 Rosberg 4 Button 4 Kimi 5 Vettel's 2014 counts for like 7, actually... Fernando's, 2 ar...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Mon Nov 14, 2016 11:11 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Brazil 2016: Verstappen
Replies: 78
Views: 15048

Re: Brazil 2016: Verstappen

The explanation of it simply being fresh tyres doesn't stand up to scrutiny IMO. Lap 55 (when safety car came in) Verstappen- 14th Ricciardo- 11th Lap 71 Verstappen- 3rd Ricciardo- 8th What laps did they pit on? Just checked 52 (R) and 54 (V). Do you know what track position they emerged in? The po...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Mon Nov 14, 2016 11:05 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Brazil 2016: Verstappen
Replies: 78
Views: 15048

Re: Brazil 2016: Verstappen

What to make of that drive? OK he had newer tyres, and Hamilton/Rosberg were playing a different game to everyone else, but what should we make of Verstappens performance? He's impressed already, but unless I'm missing something, this was something else. He made good, experienced drivers look like ...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Thu Nov 10, 2016 10:30 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Perez dumps sponsor because of Trump related tweet
Replies: 24
Views: 7250

Re: Perez dumps sponsor because of Trump related tweet

reasonable answer by Perez. Well done.
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Sat Nov 05, 2016 9:03 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: What did Vettel say about Alonso?
Replies: 57
Views: 15946

Re: What did Vettel say about Alonso?

I mentioned this in another thread only a few days ago when people were saying does Vettel regret leaving Red Bull and does Alonso regret leaving Ferrari. In regards to Alonso in particular I said if he is 100% happy with his situation then why does he seem intent on giving Vettel such a hard time ...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Mon Oct 24, 2016 1:50 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Ferrari have a "Climate of Terror"
Replies: 41
Views: 13859

Re: Ferrari have a "Climate of Terror"

I'm not saying Ferrari are in a great position because clearly they are not producing the best car yet have the funds to do so. However, it always amuses me that when Ferrari are under performing, it's down to the 'Old Italian' mentality, 'Climate of Fear', or other dramatic reasons. When Williams,...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Mon Oct 24, 2016 1:06 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: McLaren or Honda? Who's dragging whom down?
Replies: 140
Views: 29895

Re: McLaren or Honda? Who's dragging whom down?

Not just excuses anymore? lol Hang on a bit. There have been great cars in the past that have had huge weaknesses, for example the 2004-2005-2006 Renaults, that had massive understeer, yet they were very quick because the other qualityes made up for that. What is out of the question is that the Hon...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Mon Oct 24, 2016 12:44 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: McLaren or Honda? Who's dragging whom down?
Replies: 140
Views: 29895

Re: McLaren or Honda? Who's dragging whom down?

Seriously zoue why dont u just stop responding to what i post? I know what your stance is on this matter and you know mine. We have disagreed on this for months now. Chances are it will remain that way no matter what. You claim i refuse to accept your explanations. I feel you are doing the same. Co...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Mon Oct 24, 2016 12:30 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 US Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 225
Views: 41756

Re: 2016 US Grand Prix Race Thread

F1.com 'poll' stating MV as driver of the day? Brain fade of a pit stop included?

Dear oh dear...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Mon Oct 24, 2016 12:16 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Fernando Alonso names F1's best driver
Replies: 79
Views: 23301

Re: Fernando Alonso names F1's best driver

Alonso has only himself to blame for missing out on the title in 2010 and I`d like to remind you that his beef back than wasnt against Vettel, it was against Petrov. Vettel won 4 titles on merit and Alonso would have deserved a third title, but F1 has never been 100% fair... you still got the best ...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Fri Oct 07, 2016 4:15 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Alonso's Opening Lap In Malaysia
Replies: 27
Views: 8722

Re: Alonso's Opening Lap In Malaysia

I guess that, as some commentator stated and the beginning of the season, 'he's too old, he lacks drive..' or something along those lines... (-: Alonso's will be one of the more interesting and impressive legacies in F1's history. As another poster suggested, up there with Prost, Senna and Fangio, i...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Fri Sep 16, 2016 12:43 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: MotoGP 2016
Replies: 526
Views: 117034

Re: MotoGP 2016

8th consecutive different winner in Moto GP. Read it and weep F1! When it happened in F1 everyone complained about it being "a lottery" Not everyone, no... I didn't. I saw Alonso at the front of the championship in an inferior car and I thought that was far from a lottery. It was an orderly arrange...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Tue Sep 13, 2016 1:27 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: MotoGP 2016
Replies: 526
Views: 117034

Re: MotoGP 2016

8th consecutive different winner in Moto GP. Read it and weep F1! When it happened in F1 everyone complained about it being "a lottery" Not everyone, no... I didn't. I saw Alonso at the front of the championship in an inferior car and I thought that was far from a lottery. It was an orderly arrange...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Sun Jul 31, 2016 10:24 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: What are your top 5 Formula 1 races of all time?
Replies: 33
Views: 7928

Re: What are your top 5 Formula 1 races of all time?

For amazing passes (not claiming here they were the most difficult or worthy of all--not easy either--, but hugely spectacular) Hungary 1986 Piquet on Senna around the outside, 1st turn, correcting a huge slide to make the car actually turn. Spa 2000 Mika on Michael, the famous fork pass around Zont...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Wed Jul 27, 2016 12:40 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Formula 1 anomalies: outstanding talents across eras
Replies: 143
Views: 27472

Re: Formula 1 anomalies: outstanding talents across eras

It's interesting to note that the competitive nature of this period is somewhat generated by the better driver generally being in the second best car - 05, 07, 08, 09 and 10 an argument could be made for that. Put Alonso in the Ferrari in 07 and 08 or the Red Bull in 10 and you're not calling it a ...
by -ZeroGravityToilet-
Sat Jul 23, 2016 9:15 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 Hungary Qualifying Thread
Replies: 558
Views: 68608

Re: 2016 Hungary Qualifying Thread

No, I'm just not so rigid in my thinking that I believe drivers remain at a constant level throughout their career. Excellent, my point indeed. 2007 onwards Kimi is not comparable to beforehand Yep, and Pirelli Kimi isn't comparable to beforehand, either. He's comparatively rubbish on these tyres. ...