Posts by urbanfox

Sam Clark75 said:You’re jumping off my post by quoting some article that trashes Bottas, adding a vomit emoji, and thinking anyone could actually read that as you implying Bottas is "...... an ex Mercedes driver, and that kind of.... crushes him, holds him back, and all that"?

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Thanks for the clarification. Now you've cleared up the doubt that you completely missed the point of my post—because my point wasn't that Bottas is depressed because he's an ex Mercedes driver, but that he became an ex Mercedes driver precisely because he's depressed and can't get his head right. The guy used to have some solid drives, but he just doesn't have the mental grit to push through a slump, which is why he's stuck where he is.

Bottas actually has more character than Mercedes allows him to demonstrate. If Bottas were permitted to show his true skill and talent—even if it meant taking points away from Lewis, provided it didn't put him in first place—he wouldn't be labeled such a "depressive" figure. But for Mercedes, raw numbers matter more than sportsmanship, and as the lead driver, that setup suits Lewis perfectly.

Linda Peterson43 said:It wasn't Max watching anyone; it was his pit wall keeping him informed.
Max won today simply because he was faster. end of Story.

And he’s the superior driver. Sometimes talent isn't enough, but this time, it was.

Max was smart enough to keep a close eye on what Lewis was doing and adjust accordingly. That’s one reason he managed to hold onto his lead. But let’s be honest: Lewis is still the one setting the tempo of this game, even if he didn't take the win this time. For Max to truly dominate, he needs to step up and outmaneuver him strategically. He has the grit and the heart for it, but Lewis has a more powerful car and possesses a certain level of cunning—making those calculated moves that Max just doesn't attempt, despite his occasional streak of arrogance. Regardless, it was a well-earned victory for Max. He lands on that podium based on his own merit, whereas Lewis relies heavily on massive team support and a significant personal sacrifice from Valtteri.

stormybadger8 said:I find it hard to believe a boycott is actually on the cards. You can push die-hard fans to their absolute limit, and they’ll still show up...

👍 Fans are clearly the weakest link here, which means there's virtually no risk in mistreating them. That's why management spends all its time sucking up to big money sponsors and investors, pinching every single penny at the expense of the race and the people watching. Zero integrity. It's pathetic.

vividwalker13 said:I agree—you don't gamble with the lives or safety of the drivers. But if he made his call, then fine. Anyone in a hurry to get to Greenwich can just head out today instead... It’s easy for us to sit here and debate this from a distance. It's a different story when you have billionaires breathing down your neck, pushing you, and who knows what else they're pulling.

He chose the job, and he gets paid for it. It isn't an easy gig, but the responsibility sits squarely on his shoulders. I can empathize with the fact that no decision is ever simple and every choice carries its own set of consequences, but it is his duty to weigh the optimal scenario and then stand by it. It would be better if the team walked away from this race with slightly less profit but kept their respect and integrity intact, rather than sucking up to sponsors for a pile of cash that, when you look at the big picture in the world of Formula 1, is practically pocket change. He might take some heat for it now, but history will record this as a moment of pride rather than one of shame.

vividwalker13 said:People like that are running the world today; that’s just the reality of it. There aren't any real tough guys left, people with actual backbone...

The world has changed. If something went wrong today, they would crucify him from every angle. Social pressure alone could dismantle his entire career. Back in the day, a guy with real guts might have done things his own way and put on a hell of a show, but he rarely had to face the fallout. It's easy to act brave when you aren't facing the threat of losing everything. Nowadays, having balls would mean throwing a race tomorrow just to settle some score, while the drivers in Formula 1—who are essentially just there to collect a paycheck rather than out of passion—would just be stuck dealing with the math and the logistics. Risking a driver's life would simply be idiocy.

stormybadger8 said:Naive...
Points don't matter, not even a little bit...
They are the consequence, not the cause.

The cause is MONEY...
If those two laps hadn't happened, the organizers would have had to refund the spectators because, let's face it, there was no race...
If that happened, Liberty Media would have had to refund the organizers because there was no race, and if there was no race, then FOM would have had to refund all the TV networks because there was no race...

But here you have points, therefore, there was a race...
And nobody is refunding anyone anything. Forget the points; what matters is the Euro. 🙂

There would still be money to be made even if they had just postponed the race until the next day. At least some of these same spectators would have come back, others would have shown up instead of those who were refunded, and the TV networks would have broadcast the race the following day, and so on. It might have been a minor administrative headache, but nothing that would create a massive problem for them. And it certainly would have been worth it, because there actually would have been a race, rather than just drivers taking a little joyride around the track.

cosmicridge5 said:Bernie claims they're cowards 😬

Bernie Ecclestone accuses F1 bosses of lacking courage over Belgian GP decision

He even drew a parallel to Afghanistan 😬

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MDA, comparing professional soldiers to racing drivers. 🙄 Naturally, they understand the risks involved, but that doesn't mean they should be out there trying to kill themselves. There's a reason we push for more safety every single year.

The poll is missing an option for "which race."😬

Brian Perez79 said:Everyone is walking around without an umbrella, even though it's absolutely pouring out there.

When the rain is heavy, an umbrella only really works if you're covering a very short distance. If you have to be out in the elements for any length of time or actually get things done, it becomes more of a nuisance than a help.