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by Rockie
Mon Feb 17, 2014 7:10 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: POLL. Vote who will win in qualifying. Vettel or Ricciardo
Replies: 82
Views: 17640

Re: POLL. Vote who will win in qualifying. Vettel or Riccia

Up until now, Vettel didn't concentrate on a petty "qualy win" over his teammates. Instead, he focused on the drivability and mechanics of his car just like a Senna, a Prost or a Schumi. If you can not understand your race car as a racer, how can you accomplish historical records? Talent is only a ...
by Rockie
Mon Feb 17, 2014 6:24 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: FIA permitted doughnut for F1 2014
Replies: 49
Views: 10658

Re: FIA permitted doughnut for F1 2014

I find it so sterile that there has to be a rule saying ONLY the race winner can perform donuts. Drivers should be able to show off to fans all they like after races. I'm in agreement. If a popular driver makes a shock podium infront of a home crowd, they should be allow to do doughnuts as long as ...
by Rockie
Sun Feb 16, 2014 2:10 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: FIA permitted doughnut for F1 2014
Replies: 49
Views: 10658

Re: FIA permitted doughnut for F1 2014

I find it so sterile that there has to be a rule saying ONLY the race winner can perform donuts. Drivers should be able to show off to fans all they like after races. I'm in agreement. If a popular driver makes a shock podium infront of a home crowd, they should be allow to do doughnuts as long as ...
by Rockie
Sat Feb 15, 2014 5:23 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Red Bull are exploring a possible change of F1 engine
Replies: 90
Views: 21775

Re: Red Bull are exploring a possible change of F1 engine

I can't wait until Bahrain. So much emotion on both sides. Really makes it exciting! I think Minardi is no fool. He might be no fool but he's not exactly wise. Why state an opinion and then end it with a caveat. It's also funny that people would rather believe rumors than the guy that's actually in...
by Rockie
Sat Feb 15, 2014 5:13 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Will Vettel struggle with new regs?
Replies: 141
Views: 20897

Re: Will Vettel struggle with new regs?

I've already said that Alonso had the biggest improvement of any of the top runners that year. He was behind Vettel at the halfway point but ahead of him going into the final race. But in that race he dropped the ball: he had a comfortable lead but lost it in Abu Dhabi. There is nothing in that whi...
by Rockie
Fri Feb 14, 2014 10:46 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Simona De Silvestro to become Sauber affiliate driver
Replies: 134
Views: 45054

Re: Simona De Silvestro to become Sauber affiliate driver

As far as I can make out she hasn't done much other than being an IRL back marker. Can only assume this is another publicity stunt or she is bringing a decent sized cheque with her. She is the fastest female out there and got this opportunity on talent and merit, and not because she's female or mar...
by Rockie
Fri Feb 14, 2014 10:41 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Simona De Silvestro to become Sauber affiliate driver
Replies: 134
Views: 45054

Re: Simona De Silvestro to become Sauber affiliate driver

As far as I can make out she hasn't done much other than being an IRL back marker. Can only assume this is another publicity stunt or she is bringing a decent sized cheque with her. She is the fastest female out there and got this opportunity on talent and merit, and not because she's female or mar...
by Rockie
Fri Feb 14, 2014 6:32 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Raikkonen must work with Alonso "in an integrated way"
Replies: 136
Views: 23060

Re: Raikkonen must work with Alonso "in an integrated way"

I seem to recall that it was Ferrari themselves that messed up the final race in 2010 and not Alonso himself, also don't worry i don't believe that Kimi will show himself to be better than Alonso. Haters of Alonso like to revise history. They quickly forget that Massa was as quick as Raikonnen most...
by Rockie
Fri Feb 14, 2014 6:21 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Simona De Silvestro to become Sauber affiliate driver
Replies: 134
Views: 45054

Re: Simona De Silvestro to become Sauber affiliate driver

As far as I can make out she hasn't done much other than being an IRL back marker. Can only assume this is another publicity stunt or she is bringing a decent sized cheque with her. She is the fastest female out there and got this opportunity on talent and merit, and not because she's female or mar...
by Rockie
Fri Feb 14, 2014 1:45 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Narratives of 2014
Replies: 27
Views: 4921

Re: The Narratives of 2014

The biggest would be Alonso vs Kimi not for the on-track battles or the off-track battles, but what awaits the loser of this duel as a lot is riding on this. If Alonso beats Kimi it would cement him as a driver, but should Kimi beat Fernando his reputation would suffer seriously and he might not re...
by Rockie
Fri Feb 14, 2014 1:09 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Will Vettel struggle with new regs?
Replies: 141
Views: 20897

Re: Will Vettel struggle with new regs?

It's funny to read this as all the points put out above is so wrong don't know where to start correcting them He isn't claiming all those points are his opinion and/or correct. Read his post again. Given these options I tend to agree with Zoue - that "apparent" 2nd year performance improvements by ...
by Rockie
Fri Feb 14, 2014 12:56 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Will Vettel struggle with new regs?
Replies: 141
Views: 20897

Re: Will Vettel struggle with new regs?

I don't think Vettel gets better towards the end either. 2009: some improvement throughout as you would expect being his first season at the front. 2010: fairly consistent throughout, some silly errors spread out across the season 2011: car & driver consistent 2012: big improvement as he had a pret...
by Rockie
Fri Feb 14, 2014 12:45 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Will Vettel struggle with new regs?
Replies: 141
Views: 20897

Re: Will Vettel struggle with new regs?

I'm definitely with Zoue on this one. I see no evidence that Vettel is always "stronger" in the second half of season compared to the first. By stronger I presume that people mean that he becomes a better driver, as opposed to him working out in the gym and being able to bench press more come Augus...
by Rockie
Fri Feb 14, 2014 12:26 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Red Bull are exploring a possible change of F1 engine
Replies: 90
Views: 21775

Re: Red Bull are exploring a possible change of F1 engine

This is funny coming from an Italian no bias at all, and also the man who claimed last year he could hear and see the evidence of traction control in Vettel's Redbull RB9!
Wait till Bahrain and we start hearing different opinions again!
by Rockie
Fri Feb 14, 2014 2:16 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Narratives of 2014
Replies: 27
Views: 4921

Re: The Narratives of 2014

The biggest would be Alonso vs Kimi not for the on-track battles or the off-track battles, but what awaits the loser of this duel as a lot is riding on this. If Alonso beats Kimi it would cement him as a driver, but should Kimi beat Fernando his reputation would suffer seriously and he might not rec...
by Rockie
Fri Feb 14, 2014 2:07 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: POLL. Vote who will win in qualifying. Vettel or Ricciardo
Replies: 82
Views: 17640

Re: POLL. Vote who will win in qualifying. Vettel or Riccia

Go back to the start of his career and understand the driver was racing in F3 as a rookie and he was also BMW-Sauber test driver jumped in the car for the US gp in 07 and finished 8th how about that for adapting to different rules! With only 23 single seater races to his name Kimi jumped into a For...
by Rockie
Thu Feb 13, 2014 7:09 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: POLL. Vote who will win in qualifying. Vettel or Ricciardo
Replies: 82
Views: 17640

Re: POLL. Vote who will win in qualifying. Vettel or Riccia

Go back to the start of his career and understand the driver was racing in F3 as a rookie and he was also BMW-Sauber test driver jumped in the car for the US gp in 07 and finished 8th how about that for adapting to different rules! With only 23 single seater races to his name Kimi jumped into a For...
by Rockie
Thu Feb 13, 2014 1:49 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Any real incidents of a team sabotaging its driver?
Replies: 126
Views: 21973

Re: Any real incidents of a team sabotaging its driver?

Why would you pay someone millions of dollars only to make them lose? Can't understand the thinking behind this!
by Rockie
Thu Feb 13, 2014 1:44 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Raikkonen must work with Alonso "in an integrated way"
Replies: 136
Views: 23060

Re: Raikkonen must work with Alonso "in an integrated way"

All this would mean squat if they don't have a good car, let's wait till Melbourne when everyone goes hard at it.
by Rockie
Thu Feb 13, 2014 1:38 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: POLL. Vote who will win in qualifying. Vettel or Ricciardo
Replies: 82
Views: 17640

Re: POLL. Vote who will win in qualifying. Vettel or Riccia

It's a funny poll isn't it? people's disdain for Vettel leads them to irrational conclusions, now last season for Webber to beat Vettel both times, he had to qualify on pole, and Vettel was second. Also what this opinion poll poster forgets as well is if the RB 10 is a good car then Ricciardo would...
by Rockie
Thu Feb 13, 2014 1:28 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: POLL. Vote who will win in qualifying. Vettel or Ricciardo
Replies: 82
Views: 17640

Re: POLL. Vote who will win in qualifying. Vettel or Riccia

It's a funny poll isn't it? people's disdain for Vettel leads them to irrational conclusions, now last season for Webber to beat Vettel both times, he had to qualify on pole, and Vettel was second. Also what this opinion poll poster forgets as well is if the RB 10 is a good car then Ricciardo would...
by Rockie
Wed Feb 12, 2014 11:04 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Will Vettel struggle with new regs?
Replies: 141
Views: 20897

Re: Will Vettel struggle with new regs?

Does anyone really know the answer? So far, I like Blinky's take, which is Vettel studies and works hard at honing his racecraft. Not to take anything away from the man but I'm a little sceptical about this. Firstly, I think Vettel is just a very, very good driver and like all good drivers will usu...
by Rockie
Wed Feb 12, 2014 10:56 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Bernie tips Rosberg for the WDC title '14!
Replies: 89
Views: 18736

Re: Bernie tips Rosberg for the WDC title '14!

I must be one of the v few people who think that Alonso will beat Kimi substantially - unless he throws a major wobbly as per 2007. You could be right. Based on how close Romain was to Kimi for speed in 2012 and 2013, my thinking is that Kimi will really have to perform to give Alonso a hard time f...
by Rockie
Wed Feb 12, 2014 10:44 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Bernie tips Rosberg for the WDC title '14!
Replies: 89
Views: 18736

Re: Bernie tips Rosberg for the WDC title '14!

I must be one of the v few people who think that Alonso will beat Kimi substantially - unless he throws a major wobbly as per 2007. I think everyone who thinks it's going to be close or think that Kimi might actually edge it have taken into account Alonso's possible wobbliness. If Alonso is focused...
by Rockie
Wed Feb 12, 2014 10:36 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: ATTENTION ALL NEW MEMBERS: POST APPROVAL
Replies: 257
Views: 773815

Re: ATTENTION ALL NEW MEMBERS: POST APPROVAL

Hello,
Still waiting for post approval.
by Rockie
Wed Feb 12, 2014 2:59 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Will Vettel struggle with new regs?
Replies: 141
Views: 20897

Re: Will Vettel struggle with new regs?

Does anyone really know the answer? So far, I like Blinky's take, which is Vettel studies and works hard at honing his racecraft. Not to take anything away from the man but I'm a little sceptical about this. Firstly, I think Vettel is just a very, very good driver and like all good drivers will usu...
by Rockie
Wed Feb 12, 2014 10:19 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Bernie tips Rosberg for the WDC title '14!
Replies: 89
Views: 18736

Re: Bernie tips Rosberg for the WDC title '14!

I must be one of the v few people who think that Alonso will beat Kimi substantially - unless he throws a major wobbly as per 2007. I think everyone who thinks it's going to be close or think that Kimi might actually edge it have taken into account Alonso's possible wobbliness. If Alonso is focused...
by Rockie
Wed Feb 12, 2014 10:02 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: POLL. Vote who will win in qualifying. Vettel or Ricciardo
Replies: 82
Views: 17640

Re: POLL. Vote who will win in qualifying. Vettel or Riccia

It's a funny poll isn't it? people's disdain for Vettel leads them to irrational conclusions, now last season for Webber to beat Vettel both times, he had to qualify on pole, and Vettel was second. Also what this opinion poll poster forgets as well is if the RB 10 is a good car then Ricciardo would ...
by Rockie
Wed Feb 12, 2014 9:53 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Webber Predicts 50/50 in Qualy for Vettel And Ricciardo
Replies: 66
Views: 8795

Re: Webber Predicts 50/50 in Qualy for Vettel And Ricciardo

"I can't make the starts I made last year at the moment. I need to work on those ; we'll look at them and definitely improve. " I have to keep working harder " “I think that we’ve never seen Sebastian go through the row in front either, we are either holding position or losing, and Seb has got the ...
by Rockie
Wed Feb 12, 2014 9:49 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Will Vettel struggle with new regs?
Replies: 141
Views: 20897

Re: Will Vettel struggle with new regs?

Vettel would be fine with the new rules as the mistake most fans make when it comes to Vettel is they only really took notice of him in the EBD era, also people say Webber had the upper hand early 2012 but I beg to differ in qualy he was trying different things but was still faster than Webber in th...