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by Invade
Sat Dec 03, 2016 8:53 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hunt v Rosberg
Replies: 54
Views: 13439

Re: Hunt v Rosberg

I hear Hunt was a real athlete, though? Didn't he do well in that old "Superstars" series? I think he could live a lifestyle similar to Hamilton and bring it to the race track. I'm assuming that we don't just transport him but at least let him grow up through a modern lens, while he retains his ess...
by Invade
Sat Dec 03, 2016 8:49 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Sportsmanship may be dead
Replies: 199
Views: 43515

Re: Sportsmanship may be dead

Today I was watching the Leicester City/Sunderland match. At the 44 minute mark two opposing players had a nasty head clash. Of course the referee blew his whistle to protect the players, so they could receive proper attention. At the resumption of play it was Leicester City's possession, at approx...
by Invade
Sat Dec 03, 2016 8:41 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Sportsmanship may be dead
Replies: 199
Views: 43515

Re: Sportsmanship may be dead

Have to be loyal to yourself first and not be myopic.
by Invade
Sat Dec 03, 2016 8:39 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Rightio. Who's it gunna be??
Replies: 1109
Views: 222302

Re: Rightio. Who's it gunna be??

I'm spamming a bit, but am just too excited about the prospects that have been created through Rosberg's retirement. I do wish he would have kept on, but his exit has given F1 a chance to create an era for the ages as long as Mercedes make a bold call and bring in a big gun. If this plays out as it ...
by Invade
Sat Dec 03, 2016 8:34 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hunt v Rosberg
Replies: 54
Views: 13439

Re: Hunt v Rosberg

I hear Hunt was a real athlete, though? Didn't he do well in that old "Superstars" series? I think he could live a lifestyle similar to Hamilton and bring it to the race track. I'm assuming that we don't just transport him but at least let him grow up through a modern lens, while he retains his esse...
by Invade
Sat Dec 03, 2016 8:22 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Do you think Alonso would want to go to Mercedes?
Replies: 131
Views: 30223

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

Unless he is privy to some ridonkulous information regarding the progress of McLaren, should the option be there I imagine that Alonso will fight for the seat. He's in it to win it and he wants to also match Senna's 3 titles (no source at hand but I recall him saying that). I believe he deserves at ...
by Invade
Sat Dec 03, 2016 8:15 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Rightio. Who's it gunna be??
Replies: 1109
Views: 222302

Re: Rightio. Who's it gunna be??

I tend to believe Hamilton when he consistently states that the very least he expects or asks for is equal status. He's said in the past that he'd like to be Vettel's team-mate one day, and again I tend to believe it.
by Invade
Sat Dec 03, 2016 7:41 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Rightio. Who's it gunna be??
Replies: 1109
Views: 222302

Re: Rightio. Who's it gunna be??

It needs to be someone really good if Mercedes are to hold off the burgeoning wombo-combo of Ricciardo-Verstappen, who I have far more faith in winning the WCC than Ferrari should the cars be roughly equal.

Mercedes need someone who can be as good as Rosberg was, or better.
by Invade
Sat Dec 03, 2016 7:27 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Raikkonen vs Vettel
Replies: 66
Views: 15662

Re: Raikkonen vs Vettel

Vettel had a mediocre 2014 by his standards, and a dubious 2016. Why? When he had the zest and it mattered, he was arguably the best of the lot in 2015, so what gives? Is it ridiculous to suggest that in both 2014 and 2016, he was thinking of his contract situation - ergo, he wants out of Ferrari? W...
by Invade
Sat Dec 03, 2016 1:22 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Nico Rosberg retires from F1, with immediate affect
Replies: 498
Views: 98785

Re: Nico Rosberg retires from F1, with immediate affect

Took me a while for Nico's WDC to sink in. This is taking a while longer. I haven't felt this agitated and without answers since Senna left us. I'm really at a sudden loss. It must be a blow, though at least as a fan you got rewarded with what you ultimately desired from who (I think) is your favou...
by Invade
Sat Dec 03, 2016 1:12 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Rightio. Who's it gunna be??
Replies: 1109
Views: 222302

Re: Rightio. Who's it gunna be??

Peter McG. wrote:jeez so many bottas votes, expected ppl to forget he's actually a super solid driver
I prefer Perez and Sainz to Bottas but think Bottas fits the Mercedes bill, so to speak. Really though, I think all three are upstanding racers of a similar ilk and would be suitable options for Mercedes.
by Invade
Sat Dec 03, 2016 1:05 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official NICO ROSBERG thread
Replies: 960
Views: 308852

Re: The Official NICO ROSBERG thread

I just wonder if perhaps Rosberg might be called up by Ferrari, assuming Raikkonen retires maybe next year, to partner VETTEL; but Rosberg would likely decline with it being so soon. Just something to think about, maybe. Look at where the bosses voted him in terms of best drivers in the world recent...
by Invade
Sat Dec 03, 2016 1:00 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Nico Rosberg retires from F1, with immediate affect
Replies: 498
Views: 98785

Re: Nico Rosberg retires from F1, with immediate affect

Took me a while for Nico's WDC to sink in. This is taking a while longer. I haven't felt this agitated and without answers since Senna left us. I'm really at a sudden loss. It must be a blow, though at least as a fan you got rewarded with what you ultimately desired from who (I think) is your favou...
by Invade
Sat Dec 03, 2016 12:57 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Nico Rosberg retires from F1, with immediate affect
Replies: 498
Views: 98785

Re: Nico Rosberg retires from F1, with immediate affect

I wouldn't put it past Nico Rosberg to return at one point. Yeah, in this exhausting and emotional aftermath his mind has been cleared to see a very definite direction, but two years down the road after the dust has settled he may well have the itch to return, but whether he'd have the clout to dema...
by Invade
Fri Dec 02, 2016 7:25 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official NICO ROSBERG thread
Replies: 960
Views: 308852

Re: The Official NICO ROSBERG thread

He did it.

He went and done it.
by Invade
Fri Dec 02, 2016 7:12 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Rightio. Who's it gunna be??
Replies: 1109
Views: 222302

Re: Rightio. Who's it gunna be??

The "Talking to Dad" comments make me chuckle.
by Invade
Fri Dec 02, 2016 7:11 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Nico Rosberg retires from F1, with immediate affect
Replies: 498
Views: 98785

Re: Nico Rosberg retires from F1, with immediate affect

"He is a chicken." - significant other. I don't agree, BTW. If he was Chicken, he would bow to pressure and expectation and stay. No, he is his own man and did what he likes. In his position it would be more difficult to walk away than to stay and go through the motions. It's OK. I told her she was...
by Invade
Fri Dec 02, 2016 6:37 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Nico Rosberg retires from F1, with immediate affect
Replies: 498
Views: 98785

Re: Nico Rosberg retires from F1, with immediate affect

"He is a chicken." - significant other.

I don't agree, BTW.
by Invade
Fri Dec 02, 2016 6:33 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Nico Rosberg retires from F1, with immediate affect
Replies: 498
Views: 98785

Re: Nico Rosberg retires from F1, with immediate affect

I mean, Max or Dan vs Lewis at Merc would be just as appetising as Vettel or Alonso, but I can't imagine how Red Bull part way with any of those two drivers under almost any circumstances. I think Alonso or Vettel is at least remotely possible, but not Verstappen or Ricciardo.
by Invade
Fri Dec 02, 2016 6:26 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Team bosses poll - Hamilton takes it
Replies: 139
Views: 30314

Re: Team bosses poll - Hamilton takes it

Best according to recent form, so 2-3 years or so.. this is just off the top of my head (alphabetical order by tiers): Alonso, Hamilton, Ricciardo Rosberg, Verstappen, Vettel Bottas, Button, Perez, Sainz The rest in some order (with Kimi heading) Since last I made such a list, I've demoted Vettel by...
by Invade
Fri Dec 02, 2016 6:19 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Rightio. Who's it gunna be??
Replies: 1109
Views: 222302

Re: Rightio. Who's it gunna be??

I believe that Bottas would fit best into the main objectives of Mercedes. I'd prefer to see Perez or Sainz in the seat or for Mercedes to show trust in who they believe is a big talent in Wehrlein. In terms of pipe dreams, Vettel or Alonso would be great - and Lewis Hamilton would welcome it. Merce...
by Invade
Sun Jul 31, 2016 12:07 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 German Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 558
Views: 85126

Re: 2016 German Grand Prix Race Thread

Remember the plan for the first 4 laps stated to Rosberg.
by Invade
Sun Jul 31, 2016 8:18 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 German Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 558
Views: 85126

Re: 2016 German Grand Prix Race Thread

2016 Germany - Post-Qualifying: Daniil Kvyat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYBKNXRuw6M&

Kvyat sounds ready.
by Invade
Sun Jul 31, 2016 4:49 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Sir Lewis Hamilton thread
Replies: 5307
Views: 1349881

Re: The Official Lewis Hamilton thread

Sorry but I could only find a partial part of the presser.. stuff that came after the events I described F1 2016 German GP - Post Qualifying Press Conference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj1udxgBgQo Still, Lewis' terse and pithy mood is clear to see. It's frustrating that I can't find the earlier...
by Invade
Sun Jul 31, 2016 4:15 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Sir Lewis Hamilton thread
Replies: 5307
Views: 1349881

Re: The Official Lewis Hamilton thread

A poster on a different forum wondered whether Merc. have told their drivers that they are not to overtake on corners. The way Lewis and Nico were careful of each other at the first corner of the last race makes me think he may be right - but then again Merc. may have just said they are going to be...
by Invade
Sun Jul 31, 2016 2:18 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Great number two drivers?
Replies: 100
Views: 15120

Re: Great number two drivers?

Looking at Schumacher's dominance over Barrichello and Senna's over Berger, compared to the closeness of Hamilton to Jenson and Rosberg when team-mates, and that Jenson and Rubens were close-matched in 2009: could it be that Schumacher and Senna were on a another level compared to Hamilton? I reali...
by Invade
Sun Jul 31, 2016 1:56 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Most Boring Current Driver?
Replies: 40
Views: 10156

Re: The Most Boring Current Driver?

I can tell you who I find to be the most interesting: Wehrlein. I'm impressed by how he articulates himself and already has a seemingly impressive understanding of what makes his car tick and what doesn't. Other than that, he has a calm and self assured demeanour that has a quiet charisma about it a...
by Invade
Sat Jul 30, 2016 1:36 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Great number two drivers?
Replies: 100
Views: 15120

Re: Great number two drivers?

I think Rosberg has shown very obvious and substantial growth through his battles with Hamilton, and is now a more complete package than he was a couple of years ago.
by Invade
Sat Jul 30, 2016 1:05 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 German Grand Prix Qualifying Thread
Replies: 99
Views: 17804

Re: 2016 German Grand Prix Qualifying Thread

Good lap by Nico under pressure, lost a couple tenths in S3 but still enough. Not bad for someone who can't handle pressure ;) I thought Hamilton would make up the tenth or so by nailing S3, and at a glance it did look better than Rosberg's but in reality it was about even. That was a super tidy mi...
by Invade
Sat Jul 30, 2016 12:59 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 German Grand Prix Qualifying Thread
Replies: 99
Views: 17804

Re: 2016 German Grand Prix Qualifying Thread

Rosberg's third sector looked a little rough but his first two sectors looked super quick! Hamilton will have to nail all 3 sectors to beat it.
by Invade
Sat Jul 30, 2016 12:54 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 German Grand Prix Qualifying Thread
Replies: 99
Views: 17804

Re: 2016 German Grand Prix Qualifying Thread

Verstappen is so impressive, and he is only going to get better. The rest should be afraid I think. Let's wait and see what happens in Q3. I've seen this before where Verstappen appears to be miles ahead in Q2 and then Ricc comes out of nowwhere and blitzes him in Q3. Dont' think it's gonna happen ...
by Invade
Sat Jul 30, 2016 12:48 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 German Grand Prix Qualifying Thread
Replies: 99
Views: 17804

Re: 2016 German Grand Prix Qualifying Thread

"I think I need more than a summer break [to recover myself from this poo poo season and form]... but it's OK, thanks."

Ouch. Kvyat is in a world of hurt right now. He's in the mire, though with a rather appealing salary.
by Invade
Sat Jul 30, 2016 12:46 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 German Grand Prix Qualifying Thread
Replies: 99
Views: 17804

Re: 2016 German Grand Prix Qualifying Thread

Wehrlein being interviewed by SKY; he comes across as very intelligent, sensitive and perceptive. He's very interesting to listen to, I must say.
by Invade
Sat Jul 30, 2016 12:40 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Great number two drivers?
Replies: 100
Views: 15120

Re: Great number two drivers?

Looking at Schumacher's dominance over Barrichello and Senna's over Berger, compared to the closeness of Hamilton to Jenson and Rosberg when team-mates, and that Jenson and Rubens were close-matched in 2009: could it be that Schumacher and Senna were on a another level compared to Hamilton? I reali...
by Invade
Sat Jul 30, 2016 12:34 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 German Grand Prix Qualifying Thread
Replies: 99
Views: 17804

Re: 2016 German Grand Prix Qualifying Thread

Is Kvyat the worst driver in Formula 1 at the moment? Haryanto has been tame in the races. He has had the worst luck of any driver this season. It is also normally quite hard going backwards from a good team to a car that isn't as easy to drive. Cristian Horner mentioned this. Anyway, many drivers ...
by Invade
Sat Jul 30, 2016 12:23 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 German Grand Prix Qualifying Thread
Replies: 99
Views: 17804

Re: 2016 German Grand Prix Qualifying Thread

Is Kvyat the worst driver in Formula 1 at the moment? Haryanto has been tame in the races.
by Invade
Fri Jul 29, 2016 10:10 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 German Grand Prix Practice Thread
Replies: 83
Views: 14085

Re: 2016 German Grand Prix Practice Thread

BBC reporting that Hamilton is running with a lowered engine setting this weekend? Meh, if so that might rule him out of a win. Well, did you listen to the 5 Live German Grand Prix Preview, perchance? Lewis said something that I found extremely strange. "....... waves never last. You've gotta event...
by Invade
Thu Jul 28, 2016 11:40 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Great number two drivers?
Replies: 100
Views: 15120

Re: Great number two drivers?

When paired with Senna, Prost was probably more of a #2 driver than Rosberg ever was if such hearsay regarding preferential engine treatment had any truth to it.
by Invade
Thu Jul 28, 2016 11:10 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Great number two drivers?
Replies: 100
Views: 15120

Re: Great number two drivers?

Toto recently reiterated that their team run two number one drivers. I think it has always been the case. Rosberg is a co-number one driver who just happens to perform slightly worse than his team-mate. I think the mantra at McLaren also yielded the same situation between Button-Hamilton.
by Invade
Thu Jul 28, 2016 10:59 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2007 European GP (Nürburgring) - A sad premonition.
Replies: 12
Views: 2947

Re: 2007 European GP (Nürburgring) - A sad premonition.

Normalcy bias can be a sad thing.