Sandra Turner22 said:Huge congrats to Montoya and Kimi on that double win! I just wonder why it took them this long to pull it off.😢
It's because Montoya finally managed to finish a race without his usual antics. I’m really hoping he stays focused next season and spends less time on the tennis court.😁
Haas might be a legendary underdog, but I wouldn't miss them too much if they were gone, so I’m not signing anything just yet—not without my lawyer on standby. ☕
Morgan Murphy7 said:I just wanted to remind everyone how wrong you all were.🙂
I'm not so sure about that. When I started this thread during the preseason, back when Ferrari's dominance made everything else look like a joke, I predicted that McLaren would finally pull it all together to become the best and give Kimi the championship. Looking at things now, it seems my prediction was spot on. We are miles ahead of the pack, including Renault; the only one who can truly keep up is Michael, and even then, he can only match us for half race.👍>
Carol Ortiz4 said:I’d much rather believe the FIA rigged something than think BAR was actually cheating...
The crew over at British American Racing are honestly something else; they're always hunting for loopholes in the rulebook (like when they strategically sat out that first race). I'm actually quite glad to see them finally getting penalized.
After weighing all those points, I’ve come to the conclusion that the ultimate driver isn't just about raw speed or technical skill on the track. It’s also about having the charisma and leadership to surround yourself with a world-class crew. In my book, that makes Michael Schumacher the winner.😳 😁
Aaron Palmer55 said:Well, that’s just how it goes. 😁 It looks like we're back to the driver only being 90 percent of the equation. And honestly, that’s frustrating. The drivers just aren't showing their true potential.
You're absolutely right! However, you can see the gap so clearly when two drivers are on the same team. If one is always standing on the podium while the other is struggling in sixth, it's pretty easy to tell who really has the edge.
I have a gut feeling that Montoya might pull out of the next race due to those engine issues. Pedro really pushed that Mercedes to its absolute limit today, so I suspect Huan might not be entirely thrilled with how aggressive he was driving.😁
After a season where Lewis Hamilton missed out on the championship by the narrowest of margins, followed by a year where Ferrari wasn't quite performing at their peak, I really feel like everything is finally aligning. It’s high time this incredible driver secures the world title he deserves.👍
Since nobody seems interested in betting on who will take home the world championship this year, I put together this little poll. Please leave a comment once you've cast your vote!
Donna Robinson5 said:He’s a total lightweight; just another guy who can't handle his drinks. It seems to be a common trait among finance types, much like Matti Nikkinen.
Well, thank God Kimi Räikkönen actually did something wild for once! I was starting to worry he had become McLaren's first fully programmed robot driver. Though, looking back, maybe he shouldn't have been messing around with his "little elephant"—I don't think anyone in that bar actually wanted to witness that particular spectacle.😁
Juan Pablo Montoya mentioned that he’ll likely struggle at first while he gets used to how a McLaren handles, but once he finds his rhythm, he’ll be right up there with Kimi Räikkönen. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on him to see if he can pull it off.😁 👍
Aaron Moore86 said:Well, thank you so much for all the kind words! If anyone has any constructive criticism, please feel free to share it.🙂 (I really mean constructive 😁 ).
No worries at all, just watch out with those charts and similar graphics; they tend to look a bit messy depending on what screen resolution someone is using.