I’ve just enrolled in two different programs—one at a university and another at a community college—after taking a two-year break following my freshman year in Electrical Engineering, where I actually managed to pull through with a solid average of about 2.5 exams per term.😁Just wanted to give you some context on who you're debating with. I really need to wrap up this degree because, even though I can boast that my Microsoft's Solution certification helped me make significant strides in algorithm development 😉, having those credentials alone doesn't exactly guarantee you a high-level programming job here in the US.👎
Robin Fisher53 said:It looks like he’d be much better off testing on a dry track... since it didn't even rain in England.😢 I'm just glad they aren't testing in the snow instead.🙂
Though, I have to say, snow races would probably be the most exciting ones to watch. In those conditions, there's a 90% chance an American driver takes the win. And wouldn't you know it? Kimi Raikkonen is American.😁
rapidtinker45 said:I honestly wish they would bring back the rules from 2000, at least when it comes to qualifying. I can't even bring myself to watch the first 20 minutes of these new sessions anymore.
I’m honestly a bit stunned by how that schedule looks. Don't you realize that way, you'd never even know which sponsors were backing Minardi or Jordan? At least this way, you can actually sit back and enjoy watching Pantan set those "lightning-fast" lap times in peace. 😁
Robin Fisher53 said:Hey, I'm really curious where you find all this data.
It’s from a site that's almost impossible to track down specifically for Formula 1.😁 Of course, you can always check www.formula1.com or grab McLaren info at www.mclaren.com. However, if you want the deep-dive technical details, you usually have to become a member, which costs about 50 bucks—roughly what you'd spend on a nice piece of team merchandise. Alternatively, you can just look through some unofficial sites if you know where to look.😁
Alfa Romeo said:We all vividly remember that moment with David when Michael Schumacher was trying to lap him, and he intentionally slowed down to just 30 mph to force a collision... He really showed his grit out there in the rain...
If we're going to judge based on just one race, let's look back at last season when both Jacques Villeneuve and Michael Schumacher showed what they were made of in the rain at the US Grand Prix, resulting in both McLarens scoring points. Kimi Räikkönen took second. You really can't judge someone by a single outing. Since then, David has made massive strides—after all, he’s spent the last two seasons practicing on waterlogged tracks.
Well, that was another incredibly engaging season—if not right up until the final race, then certainly until the penultimate one. Here is the breakdown: 2003 Season Review
Grand Prix Date Winning Driver Team Laps Time
Australian 09/03/2003 David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes 58 1:34:42.124
Malaysian 23/03/2003 Kimi Räikkönen McLaren-Mercedes 56 1:32:22.195
Unknown said:It feels like Max and his crew rigged the season just to make sure it stays bone-dry!😠
They’ve scheduled the Brazil race as the final round of the season. During those rainy months, you'll typically see Formula 1 racing in places like Spain or Bahrain.
I honestly find it hard to believe we might actually see some rain this year.😢 Maybe our last real shot at success will be in England.
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That’s a real shame. It looks like this might be the first season where Michelin actually has a rain tire that performs, at least based on what their testing suggests—though we'll see how it plays out on race day. Their own. During testing, David spent extra time practicing in wet conditions before the season started. To be fair, rain was always one of his strongest suits; I remember back in the day, he could really challenge Hakkinen if the weather turned sideways. It’s a shame Kimi didn't get much practice in the rain since that isn't exactly his specialty. Given his background, you'd think he'd thrive in snow, which makes me wish we had more winter racing—Kimi would absolutely dominate those tracks.😁 Regarding the McLaren MP4-19B, I remember hearing that Wurz took it out during a rainy testing session at Silverstone, and both he and the car performed brilliantly. It makes me eager to see some rain during the next race—I’d love to see if David can actually hunt down the "Rain Master," Michael, for a full lap. That said, once we get past the McLaren race, my money is on Schumi; I just think he's such a cool driver. 😁 😂
James Roberts87 said:Kimi Raikkonen wasn't even close to threatening him; besides, he needed a high finish, which clearly didn't happen. There wasn't a single moment during the race where anyone was in doubt.
I just wanted to mention that back in the middle of the season, I actually predicted Schumacher would struggle to clinch the title. We all remember how much he was trailing before that new Ferrari car arrived. As for challenging for first place, Schumacher wouldn't have become champion if the officials hadn't pushed him back onto the track from the gravel at that famous race—something I find myself repeating constantly. He had his nose poking onto the track and ended up retiring instead of pushing through to score points (which, thanks to the new scoring system you Ferrari fans love to complain about, would have mattered). Kimi was convincingly leading that race until his engine gave out. Honestly, nobody would have helped Schumacher if the McLaren had just been more reliable.
James Roberts87 said:Back when they were racing in France, General Motors definitely had more raw speed, but Ross Brown’s brilliant strategic approach proved masterful once again. Their cars are perfectly competitive; it's just unfortunate they can't find that extra pace. It’s funny how things work—when McLaren had a noticeably superior car compared to Ferrari, everyone stayed quiet. But now that Ferrari is dominating the field, suddenly everyone is complaining.
I expect it will be the exact same story when McLaren finds their edge again. Everyone will go silent, except for you Ferrari fans who will likely start calling for new rule changes, much like that famous crackdown on engine materials back in 2000!
I don't find NASCAR boring at all; if you look back, last season was intense right up until the final turn. As for the current options on the table, I feel they're all pretty much useless. It seems like the FIA—specifically through decisions made by Bernie and Max—has been playing favorites, shifting advantages between Ferrari, McLaren, and Williams. Everyone should have figured out how to adapt, but clearly, they haven't quite mastered it this year, even though things were incredibly unpredictable last season when we saw the championship battles go down to the wire for both drivers and teams.
I honestly believe there’s just too much money and too many powerhouse corporations flowing into Formula 1 for Ferrari to dominate for more than four or five seasons at most. If you look at the championship standings, it’s clear that no single team can stay on top for longer than five years. I’m actually expecting to see Ferrari's slip start as early as next season. Schumacher has aged, and the team has too; eventually, someone younger and hungrier will come along to take them down—whether it's Honda, BMW, Mercedes, Renault, Toyota, or even a new player entirely. To me, it seems a bit unrealistic to keep dwelling on his dream of ten world titles.
Carol Ortiz4 said:Well, nothing much has changed regarding accidents in Canada... though the idea of someone actually getting shot—aside from maybe Juan Pablo Montoya or someone he happens to run into—and getting hurt because of it? I highly doubt it.
You can never really say. For all we know, Michael Schumacher could crash into a Mercedes safety car or hit a barrier, which wouldn't even be that surprising at this point. It would be far stranger if he actually managed to overtake anyone on the track.
George Bailey9 said:hey, if something similar happens—like a major accident or just any wreck—because it's becoming so rare to see crashes like that one in Monaco when that guy David Coulthard suddenly braked hard for the second time in his life. My apologies to the McLaren fans and those who root for David Coulthard... that's a whole different story...
Well, if I had only slammed on the brakes twice in my life instead of driving for over three years, things might be different! Fortunately, I've never been hit by anyone. So, I don't really view that as a bad trait. (P.S. In case you didn't catch it, regarding the crash in Monaco, the blame lies with the car that caused all that smoke, which was Takuma Sato's).
George Bailey9 said:but if a similar accident occurs, or if Michael Schumacher flies off the track, that's also rare or almost impossible since he ends up spinning out during practice sessions too!
stay safe, everyone!
Why bother being careful? People would just assume you're Nostradamus and start a cult in your honor. Personally, I'd send you photos of McLaren every single day just so you could dream about them winning.😳 😁
Look, everyone has their weird little dreams. For instance, lately, I’ve been dreaming about Montoya’s wife—so I’m not really bothering anyone except my own right hand.😳 😁
Fidelity Investments said:I honestly couldn't say... I haven't exactly messing around with her... 😎
Look, none of us have actually played around with her, but we can all certainly enjoy watching how she handled things with her old friend.😁 He was playing so well that at one point she even gasped, "oh, oh don't... ah... it's too rough, no... I don't like it, ah, ah..." 😁
I can't say for sure what was said previously, but I think I have an idea. If I caused any friction or if my topic was the issue—which we all know how these things go—then please accept my apologies once again. I actually included an apology right in the original post, too. It was truly meant as nothing more than a lighthearted joke, and certainly nothing personal. I really hope there's no hard feelings and that we get to see Villeneuve driving in Formula 1 next year. 👍