If you watch right around the 14-second mark, you can see Kimi is at least halfway alongside Alonso's car. After that point, Kimi starts to slow down, and if Alonso hadn't made that tiny little swerve to the left, they would have cleared each other without any issues at all.
I honestly don't think this is just about haters being loud; it feels more like we're seeing a dedicated group of Alonso fans at work. They seem hell-bent on proving that Kimi was solely responsible for the incident, making sure everyone knows that Alonso doesn't have even a shred of blame in the matter. If someone had just stepped up early in the discussion and pointed out that this was nothing more than a standard racing incident—the kind of thing you see hundreds of times during race starts—the whole debate probably would have ended right there.
Michael Lee4 And don't you dare forget to mention that Grosjean absolutely has to pit for his start. He should probably roll out at least 30 seconds after everyone else has cleared the first quarter of the opening lap.
I’m honestly thrilled that Maldonado finally broke through and scored some points. It’s great to see him proving to everyone that he can move on from his days with Grosjean and actually finish a couple of races in a row without getting tangled up in incidents with other drivers.
In my opinion, the current deadline for entries is actually much more interesting. After Friday's practice sessions, teams don't exactly lay all their cards on the table, which means you can't really be certain about who actually has the pace for race day, making predictions a bit more of a challenge. Being able to submit our picks just 10 minutes before the lights go out definitely makes things easier for us. By then, we'll know exactly how the cars handled during practice, how qualifying shook out, and how they’re going to look at the start.
Aren't five-place penalties pretty standard these days? Only if MS didn't stumble upon some other technicality during yesterday's race. I'm actually surprised Senna didn't get penalized; he got way too close to one Ferrari, and you know that usually triggers an automatic drive-through penalty.
Pushing it like that on a street circuit, and then managing to catch a car that’s dancing all over the track... with only a few inches of breathing room left... even the most elite drivers wouldn't dare attempt that. 🙏🙏🙏
You definitely have a sharper eye for detail than I do. Was Massa actually completely off the track at that chicane—with all four wheels crossing the white line—or were his right tires still technically on the racing line? And did cutting that chicane give him the momentum he needed to pull ahead of Ayrton Senna?
It’s funny how everyone was so quick to jump on the Pastor's throat yesterday, calling him a complete savage on the track. Is there actually any defense left for Michael Schumacher now?
It's a bit of a bummer when you realize the rain isn't coming to save us, because then we're stuck dealing with Pastor Maldonado. If that plan falls through too, we can always count on Felipe Massa and a well-timed Safety Car to shake things up.
Honestly, I think Alonso should be more worried about Romain Grosjean picking him off from behind. In this top 10, he’s easily the most dangerous driver when it comes to the start.
Pastor isn't going to take anyone out in the first half-lap tomorrow. Aside from those messy starts at Monaco and Spa-Francorchamps, his starts have been pretty much flawless. It's just a matter of how long it takes before he loses his focus.
Let’s just hand Lewis Hamilton a penalty right now—something like "impact with the wall"—just so we can see Pastor Maldonado start on pole in Los Angeles. Look, Maldonado is actually pretty decent when he’s out there by himself during qualifying, but the second he sees cars coming from both sides, he loses his cool and completely forgets to hit the brakes on time.
Jason Campbell70 said:True. Though, you’d need to ensure the players don't start bickering over point totals, who's actually right, or which specific rule applies to what.
Then again, some card games do utilize a neutral dealer.
That was precisely the intention. 😉
Some players aren't even interested in debating the scoring or the fine print...
Personally, I don't see any reason why the manager couldn't jump in and play too. If the rules are laid out clearly and the scoring system isn't overly complicated, there really shouldn't be any issues with managing the game.
William Bennett53 said:Perhaps we should consider a system where every driver is required to post a $17 security deposit at the start of the season. Once the championship concludes, those who see the full campaign through to the end would have their deposits returned in full. As for the funds left behind by anyone who drops out mid-season? That pool could be used to purchase a fitting trophy or gift for the champion. 🤣 🤣 🤣
A massive plate of BBQ brisket and a pint of craft beer—maybe even a buy-one-get-one deal.
I’d also settle for some fried calamari and two glasses of red wine.
Or honestly, just a hot, greasy slice of pizza and a cold milkshake.
Do you think any of the candidates for manager will actually include something in the general regulations about presenting the winner with champagne, sparkling wine, or whatever else? It doesn't have to be anything fancy; even a bottle of Budweiser would get the job done.
fadedwalker18 said:It looks like one of the drivers—and honestly, I’m starting to wonder if there's anyone left on this grid who hasn't been involved in one yet—just went and caused a collision. 🙂
Maybe we'll see a safety car out there this time?
It’s been quite a while since anyone has gone head-to-head with them, but we might just see that happen this weekend.
You can tell Sergio Perez was driving like he was walking on eggshells this race. He was braking way too early, letting everyone pass him without a fight, though he didn't exactly give them a friendly wave as they went by. If we were at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, he might have actually shown some of that old-school grit.