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by zyphro
Mon Aug 20, 2012 9:06 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Drivers sick during qualifying or races
Replies: 43
Views: 10516

Re: Drivers sick during qualifying or races

Not "sick" per se but: I seem to remember Schumacher winning in San Marino, hours after his mother had died. And I think Ralf came second. [Oops, forgot which account I was on :lol: ] Nope. Ralk didn't finish on the podium sadly. The aforementioned was referring to Ralf finishing second in qualifyi...
by zyphro
Mon Aug 20, 2012 9:02 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Drivers sick during qualifying or races
Replies: 43
Views: 10516

Re: Drivers sick during qualifying or races

Not "sick" per se but: I seem to remember Schumacher winning in San Marino, hours after his mother had died. And I think Ralf came second. [Oops, forgot which account I was on :lol: ] Nope. Ralk didn't finish on the podium sadly. The aforementioned was referring to Ralf finishing second in qualifyi...
by zyphro
Mon Aug 20, 2012 7:22 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Piquet Jr. - Grojean got lucky because Kimi is weak
Replies: 115
Views: 21530

Re: Piquet Jr. - Grojean got lucky because Kimi is weak

The best pole Kimi has scored, in a "poor" car, was his Italian GP 2006 pole... Even then it was in the 3rd fastest car. The fact remains, Kimi hasn't pulled a single blinding Q3 lap out in any of these 11 races and is losing the qualifying war to his (effectively rookie) team-mate. I don't underst...
by zyphro
Mon Aug 20, 2012 7:19 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Drivers sick during qualifying or races
Replies: 43
Views: 10516

Re: Drivers sick during qualifying or races

P-F1 Mod wrote:
zyphro wrote:Not "sick" per se but: I seem to remember Schumacher winning in San Marino, hours after his mother had died.
And I think Ralf came second.
Nice touch :thumbup: .
by zyphro
Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:30 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Who will benefit from 2014 engine regulation changes?
Replies: 34
Views: 6663

Re: Who will benefit from 2014 engine regulation changes?

I'm considerably less confident in the Mercedes engines for 2014 given their recent plans (or proposed plans) to basically not be a major shareholder in a team. Source? If you're referring to an article relating to: Re-branding the team to AMG; that doesn't imply Mercedes are cutting out. AMG is a ...
by zyphro
Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:29 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Who will benefit from 2014 engine regulation changes?
Replies: 34
Views: 6663

Re: Who will benefit from 2014 engine regulation changes?

LITE992 wrote:Whoever spends the most amount of money on these cost reducing engines.
Ironic isn't it.
by zyphro
Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:21 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Piquet Jr. - Grojean got lucky because Kimi is weak
Replies: 115
Views: 21530

Re: Piquet Jr. - Grojean got lucky because Kimi is weak

The best pole Kimi has scored, in a "poor" car, was his Italian GP 2006 pole... Even then it was in the 3rd fastest car. The fact remains, Kimi hasn't pulled a single blinding Q3 lap out in any of these 11 races and is losing the qualifying war to his (effectively rookie) team-mate. I don't underst...
by zyphro
Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:17 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Drivers sick during qualifying or races
Replies: 43
Views: 10516

Re: Drivers sick during qualifying or races

Not "sick" per se but: I seem to remember Schumacher winning in San Marino, hours after his mother had died.
by zyphro
Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:01 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Are the drivers at a higher level than the Senna/Prost era?
Replies: 105
Views: 17389

Re: Are the drivers at a higher level than the Senna/Prost e

Fitness-wise yes. Driving-wise? Difficult to compare.

The justification Martin gives is superficial.
by zyphro
Mon Aug 20, 2012 2:47 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Mercedes to partially withdraw from F1
Replies: 83
Views: 15343

Re: Mercedes to partially withdraw from F1

SwSpeed wrote:So what's the difference between AMG and Merc? ;)
There is no difference; AMG is a subsidiary of Daimler AG.
by zyphro
Sat Aug 18, 2012 2:52 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Could it be Hamilton vs Raikkonen for the 2012 WDC?
Replies: 45
Views: 10148

Re: Could it be Hamilton vs Raikkonen for the 2012 WDC?

Don't be silly; the Kimi hype is ridiculous - Spa couldn't come any sooner.
by zyphro
Mon Aug 13, 2012 4:05 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Interesting 1-2 Statistic
Replies: 24
Views: 5548

Re: Interesting 1-2 Statistic

Uh, you're wrong: Merc get quicker when the fuel burns off, as this season has showed. Both Ros and Schu would've beaten everyone by a fair margin by the end; with or without Button's botched pit-stop. Everyone gets quicker when the fuel runs down, physics. If you mean relatively then you MIGHT hav...
by zyphro
Mon Aug 13, 2012 1:38 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Interesting 1-2 Statistic
Replies: 24
Views: 5548

Re: Interesting 1-2 Statistic

Not trying to alarm you or anything. But you do realize laps 11, 12 and 13 were when Button and Schumi were pitting. So with in the process of different laps for in laps, pitstops and out-laps etc confusing everything, it makes that gap pretty worthless and not a true reflection of the pace of the ...
by zyphro
Mon Aug 13, 2012 12:59 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: whiting takes aim at michael
Replies: 139
Views: 21028

Re: whiting takes aim at michael

Greg92 wrote:
If math is too hard for you, here's a simplified rule:
Good ol' Boole.
by zyphro
Mon Aug 13, 2012 12:45 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Interesting 1-2 Statistic
Replies: 24
Views: 5548

Re: Interesting 1-2 Statistic

Mercedes should've had a 1-2 in China, but someone decided to have a brainfade. That is far from certain. Looking at the race upto that point, to me at least it looked like Schumacher was holding the pack up, so I'm not sure about that 1-2 I suggest you go and watch the race again; Schumacher wasn'...
by zyphro
Sun Aug 12, 2012 11:13 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Interesting 1-2 Statistic
Replies: 24
Views: 5548

Re: Interesting 1-2 Statistic

Mercedes should've had a 1-2 in China, but someone decided to have a brainfade. That is far from certain. Looking at the race upto that point, to me at least it looked like Schumacher was holding the pack up, so I'm not sure about that 1-2 I suggest you go and watch the race again; Schumacher wasn'...
by zyphro
Sun Aug 12, 2012 11:06 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 2013 grid so far.
Replies: 34
Views: 9541

Re: F1 2013 grid so far.

Jaime Alguersuari to Mercedes (replacing Michael Schumacher) You heard it here first. If its not in 2013, it'll be in 2014 If its not in 2014, it'll be in 2015 (loop) :-P . In all seriousness, can't see it happening. The 2013 or 2014 doubt is because it's uncertain if MS will continue for another y...
by zyphro
Sun Aug 12, 2012 10:46 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Who's been the unluckiest driver over the first half season?
Replies: 98
Views: 16933

Re: Who's been the unluckiest driver over the first half sea

Nico made the wrong choice of listening to his father.
by zyphro
Sun Aug 12, 2012 9:28 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How highly do you rate Nico Rosberg?
Replies: 147
Views: 22625

Re: How highly do you rate Nico Rosberg?

Jense knew something and left, was replaced by Nico. Merc is unforunately a dog. I would refrain to critizise Shu too because of that fact. If Brawn GP would have been piece of junk we probably would have not seen Jense in F1 (guess, not a bait) Indeed. They're re-building the whole team basically,...
by zyphro
Sun Aug 12, 2012 9:17 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How highly do you rate Nico Rosberg?
Replies: 147
Views: 22625

Re: How highly do you rate Nico Rosberg?

*popcorn* One thing... Nico is probably (we don't really know) a good driver with bad cars. Remember how u used to bash Button when he was backmarking with a dodgy Honda? He got a proper ride and he is at a top-team now and been doing pretty well. Let's judge Rosberg when or if he gets a proper car...
by zyphro
Sun Aug 12, 2012 9:15 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Who's been the unluckiest driver over the first half season?
Replies: 98
Views: 16933

Re: Who's been the unluckiest driver over the first half sea

There's big praise there from Williams, surprisingly - he's one of the 'old fashioned' team bosses, if you like.
by zyphro
Sun Aug 12, 2012 9:12 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Who's been the unluckiest driver over the first half season?
Replies: 98
Views: 16933

Re: Who's been the unluckiest driver over the first half sea

To put the Rosberg to McLaren discussion to bed: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/65399 Speaking about Rosberg's decision to renegotiate his contract at the end of last year, Williams said: "I was a little surprised that he was happy to sign to stay. I feared he would go to McLaren, and I...
by zyphro
Sun Aug 12, 2012 9:08 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: whiting takes aim at michael
Replies: 139
Views: 21028

Re: whiting takes aim at michael

SchumieRules wrote:...
Haha, leave him be. He has an agenda; I've dealt with him before ;).

Also re. others knowing what to do: no they did not and understandably so. How often does this incident occur nowadays? Very, very rarely.
by zyphro
Sun Aug 12, 2012 9:04 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2007 WDC: Did Macca have a compromise to throw the title
Replies: 60
Views: 10203

Re: 2007 WDC: Did Macca have a compromise to throw the title

Chunky wrote:
The Spygate fine was $100M. Reportedly, this was a few million for the offence and the rest was because it was Ron.
Because of Ron the Con being a tw*t, get it right! :lol: :o
by zyphro
Sun Aug 12, 2012 8:54 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How highly do you rate Nico Rosberg?
Replies: 147
Views: 22625

Re: How highly do you rate Nico Rosberg?

I was aware of races of the type POB refers to. I was referring to the fitness levels of drivers nowadays as opposed to previous eras, drivers seem to be much more dedicated to maintaining their fitness levels between races and during the offseason. Todays (this year's) F1 really isn't physically t...
by zyphro
Sun Aug 12, 2012 8:53 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How highly do you rate Nico Rosberg?
Replies: 147
Views: 22625

Re: How highly do you rate Nico Rosberg?

The thing that sticks out for me is: how much better Schumacher is in the wet vs Rosberg. The latter has been slaughtered in the wet quali's.

In the dry, what they both lack is a consistently competitive car.

Merc need to hurry up and bring in much needed downforce.
by zyphro
Sun Aug 12, 2012 7:46 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Interesting 1-2 Statistic
Replies: 24
Views: 5548

Re: Interesting 1-2 Statistic

Mercedes should've had a 1-2 in China, but someone decided to have a brainfade.
by zyphro
Sun Aug 12, 2012 6:29 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How highly do you rate Nico Rosberg?
Replies: 147
Views: 22625

Re: How highly do you rate Nico Rosberg?

First off reaction times do matter in racing and yes Schumacher is not what he was it was his worst start ever to a season this year, yes he had some mechanical issues but also incidents senna in Barcelona for example where Schumacher failed to react quickly enough for senna to move out the way/def...
by zyphro
Sun Aug 12, 2012 2:08 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How highly do you rate Nico Rosberg?
Replies: 147
Views: 22625

Re: How highly do you rate Nico Rosberg?

froze wrote:
Jomox wrote:The evidence is everywhere (Already posted on this thread also) but please ignore it as you do.
I'm not seeing any scientific studies anywhere in this thread but please ignore the facts as you do.
:thumbup: .
by zyphro
Sun Aug 12, 2012 2:08 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How highly do you rate Nico Rosberg?
Replies: 147
Views: 22625

Re: How highly do you rate Nico Rosberg?

Jomox wrote:I'm a professional driver instructor and test driver, you do not lose speed with age (only over 50) you mainly lose your old quick reactions and consistency.
All I can do is: :lol: at this.
by zyphro
Sun Aug 12, 2012 12:55 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 2013 grid so far.
Replies: 34
Views: 9541

Re: F1 2013 grid so far.

nixxxon wrote:Jaime Alguersuari to Mercedes (replacing Michael Schumacher)

You heard it here first.

If its not in 2013, it'll be in 2014
If its not in 2014, it'll be in 2015 (loop) :-P .

In all seriousness, can't see it happening.
by zyphro
Sat Aug 11, 2012 10:53 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How highly do you rate Nico Rosberg?
Replies: 147
Views: 22625

Re: How highly do you rate Nico Rosberg?

P-F1 Mod wrote: Oh, one thing... stop baiting them :wink:
Ok :-(( .

;)
by zyphro
Sat Aug 11, 2012 10:42 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How highly do you rate Nico Rosberg?
Replies: 147
Views: 22625

Re: How highly do you rate Nico Rosberg?

Guys, stop attacking each other. Much as I appreciate the laugh you've all given me. Also i believe one of them posted links to another forum, you might want to delete that post as it says in your signature, that is not allowed. Atleast two offenses made by that kid. And five that I can be bothered...
by zyphro
Sat Aug 11, 2012 10:38 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How highly do you rate Nico Rosberg?
Replies: 147
Views: 22625

Re: How highly do you rate Nico Rosberg?

Guys, stop attacking each other. Much as I appreciate the laugh you've all given me. Also i believe one of them posted links to another forum, you might want to delete that post as it says in your signature, that is not allowed. Atleast two offenses made by that kid. And five that I can be bothered...
by zyphro
Sat Aug 11, 2012 10:32 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How highly do you rate Nico Rosberg?
Replies: 147
Views: 22625

Re: How highly do you rate Nico Rosberg?

Guys, stop attacking each other. Much as I appreciate the laugh you've all given me. Thanks for intervening, i alerted you and you responded well, as this is not the place to start the childlish posts. I ended it all before it could escalate to further things, but they apparently are angry and deci...
by zyphro
Sat Aug 11, 2012 10:21 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How highly do you rate Nico Rosberg?
Replies: 147
Views: 22625

Re: How highly do you rate Nico Rosberg?

Kimi Hakkinen wrote: The mods will be alerted, as great threads like these are not to be derailed. 8)
I'm sure they'll have their eyes bulging at your attacks on others (a certain "clown" & "peasant") too :nod: .
by zyphro
Sat Aug 11, 2012 10:20 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How highly do you rate Nico Rosberg?
Replies: 147
Views: 22625

Re: How highly do you rate Nico Rosberg?

Kimi Hakkinen wrote:Little do the children know that i'm not reading the childish garbage they post :D
It's not hard to unblock someone and then block them.

OR

Log out and log back in.

Choose your weapon of poison? :lol:
by zyphro
Sat Aug 11, 2012 10:15 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: How highly do you rate Nico Rosberg?
Replies: 147
Views: 22625

Re: How highly do you rate Nico Rosberg?

SchumieRules wrote:Please enough, I concede defeat your lordship and bow to Nico's greatness.

Happy?

If not please keep up, I'm having a grand time!
I don't think he's actually blocked us :D :lol: .