Started by graniteharbor502 · · 👁 9 views · 61 replies
steelmaker83 said:Since that thread got locked, I’ve gotta move the conversation over here. Just don't want this to get buried. So, basically:
And then the Canadian Grand Prix happens...
Jason Campbell70 said:In what universe? Can Red Bull Racing actually outpace Mercedes when it comes to raw power and pure speed?
Robert Cox46 said:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2bLIgJDNxE
stormybadger8 said:What exactly did you see at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway that makes my quote so wrong? 😕
steelmaker83 said:How many times has a driver at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway finished ahead just because they pitted LATER?
stormybadger8 said:The only reason you’re claiming Ricci was bossing Vettel around is because Vettel had a slower pit stop compared to Ricci, plus the fact that they basically screwed him over with that early pit call—trying to cover Bottas and then leaving him stuck right behind a slow Hulkenberg.
Jason Campbell70 said:What was the very last race Didier Pironi competed in, and how many Grands Prix would it have taken for Nico Rosberg to overtake him?
Furthermore, at which specific race did Rosberg secure his first career victory—which also happened to be his solitary win of that season?
And that single win stood as one of only five victories throughout his entire nine-season career in Formula 1.
A true master behind the wheel, without question.
And an aristocrat, naturally. 😍
Jason Campbell70 said:Are you trying to say that being "professor-like" actually makes you slower than the competition?
jadeseal7 said:It’s about being a pro instead of acting like a total amateur like Hamilton. For instance, when they both burn through the same part at the same time, Hamilton—being the amateur he is—just keeps hammering the brakes trying to prove he's faster until everything's trashed.
Take Alain Prost, for example. He was slower than Ayrton Senna quite often, but Senna was a wild man who always felt the need to prove something to someone, which cost him a ton of points.
At the end of the day, you just count the points and move on.
Christian Harris11 said:I just noticed this and it finally clicked. Who the hell at Red Bull—or even Ferrari for that matter—thinks it’s a good idea to play bodyguard for Toro Rosso? Let's be real, they have faster cars, especially in qualifying... yet in these situations, they dodge one driver only to get stuck behind another. Instead of just running their own race and trying to grab a few fast laps once they actually have clear air, they end up babysitting drivers they have zero chance of overtaking anyway.
Jason Campbell70 said:What was the last race Pironi actually drove, and how many races did it take for Rosberg to overtake him?
Plus, which race was Rosberg's first career win—his one and only win that season?
And that single win was one of just five total across his entire nine-season Formula 1 career.
Man, what a driver. Just wow.
Total aristocrat, obviously. 😍
stormybadger8 said:And that whole idea of relying on a teammate☕
is something the fans just can't seem to wrap their heads around—they've been blind to it for years. Honestly, they could probably start a fan club called "The Mole Society" at this rate and nobody would notice the deception.🤣
Look, if hala ako RB actually manages to outpace Mečka in terms of pure car performance and raw speed, then having a guy like Ricc is basically a massive bonus for Vettel—a gift wrapped in gold.☕
zakaj ??? What kind of nonsense are you talking about?
Because, plain and simple, when Ricc has a decent car, he’s more than capable of consistently beating the Mercedes drivers...
So, looking at the margin of victory, the difference because of him is +10 instead of +7... and once you factor in Hamilton, we're talking a +13 gap compared to Rosberg.☕
As for Vettel, the fact that he *has* to beat Ricc to prove himself is actually a blessing in disguise. If he can pull it off, great. If he can't? Well, then he doesn't deserve the title anyway.
darkmarlin16 said:Why was Rosberg let off the hook when he cut the chicane and powered through at full throttle?
stormybadger8 said:What exactly did you see at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway that makes you think there’s something wrong with my quote? 😕
darkmarlin16 said:Why did they let Rosberg off the hook when he clearly cut the chicane by flooring it instead of following the track?
graniteharbor502 said:Let me ask you again—since it looks like you totally missed the 1982 races:
How many laps did Rosberg lead in '82?
And what’s the first thing that pops into your head when I say blue and red?
steelmaker83 said:Plus, in Formula 1, he’s getting undercut by pitting earlier, not by staying out a lap or two longer.
Oh, really?
There's no logic where you're faster on old tires than new ones, unless the guy who just pitted gets stuck behind a slow car or runs into some other mess.
Who did Vergne get stuck behind when Alonso overcut him by pitting later? And who did Rosberg get stuck behind when Hamilton overcut him by pitting later?