Posts by Betty Murphy

David Kern29 said:If my memory serves me right, there were whispers about this a year or two back—rumors that Toyota was leaning a bit too heavily on the Ferrari playbook—but nothing ever really materialized into solid proof.

As of now, there's still nothing to show for it.

Austin Evans says Montezemolo:
Come on now... anyone with eyes can see that the Toyota looks almost identical to the Ferrari. Even on F1-liv, they're reporting that the media has started joking around, calling the Toyota cars "Ferraris with Toyota engines."
Ferrari beat their competition on the track, so they don't need this extra drama... but if they feel they have grounds, they certainly have the right to complain and file a lawsuit.

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That's an interesting perspective. Looking back, it seems like it just ended up being a massive waste of taxpayer money and police resources, not to mention how much it created a climate of distrust within the team.

The leadership over at Ferrari has actually filed a complaint against Toyota, alleging they snatched a blueprint for their car design. US investigators even raided the homes of certain Ferrari staff members suspected of leaking trade secrets to Toyota, though nothing incriminating was actually found during the searches. Now, Toyota is turning the tables and preparing to sue Ferrari for defamation. That’s just how things work in today's high-stakes industry—everyone is suing everyone, and it seems Ferrari is always looking for an edge off the track to beat the competition.

mistybear87 said:Man, I’m feeling a bit let down. It feels like everyone just disappears once the season wraps up, leaving nobody left to even read the updates, let alone grab a drink with me at the local pub. To top it off, I actually scored a free beer tonight! 🙂

I actually saw your thread the moment you posted it, but New York City is just a bit too far of a trek for me right now.

Way to go, Kimi! He truly earned it.

The FIA under Sergio Marchionne said:Apparently, Bernie Ecclestone just can't stand boring drivers...

"People want a driver like Jacques Villeneuve or Eddie Irvin, who are not afraid to say it like it is," Ecclestone told The New York Post. “I hate it when drivers get out of their car after a win. They thank their grandmother, aunt, tyre and fuel companies, sponsors, uncle and old school. It's crap, they don't want to thank anyone."

It seems Bernie Ecclestone could use a little more excitement in his life.

Rain Bow said:Big boss, we're all just sitting here eagerly waiting for your next update 🙏 🙏

Thanks, but playing favorites won't get you anywhere!😛 😁 I'll keep things fair on my end!🙂😁

Jack Ward2 said:I really think Kimi has what it takes to be a champion. Though, he can be incredibly cold, for sure. During the press conference in the USA after the race, he acted like he had a massive chip on his shoulder. Such a šugav attitude and style...

Everyone is entitled to celebrate or mourn however they see fit. You shouldn't judge someone's entire character just based on how they express their joy, and I feel the same way about Schumi.

At the end of the day, you have to drive for yourself rather than expecting a teammate to just hand you points on a silver platter! McLaren has never really played favorites between their drivers; they’ve always maintained that balance, whether it was Senna and Prost, David and Mika, or Kimi and David.

wearyraven41 said:What does any of that have to do with anything?

It matters! You have to listen to someone who knows more than you do—it’s basically an unwritten rule. 😁Funny enough, I happen to be that person!🙂 😁

Elizabeth Hughes says Montezemolo:
I certainly am... 😁
If things keep going this way, you won't have to guess why the thread gets locked.

🙂 Out of jealousy?🤔 😬

Kimi!! Ferrari! Ferrari! David!
🙂 🎉 👋 🙂 🙂 🙂 👋 🎉 🙂
Kimi!! Ferrari! Ferrari! David!

Elizabeth Hughes regarding Sergio Marchionne said:... aside from any potential dominance by McLaren, considering how much Ferrari controlled things over the last couple of seasons... 😛

🙂 I imagine it must be quite stressful living under that kind of constant pressure.😛

I really enjoyed this movie! 👍

Elizabeth Hughes says Sergio Marchionne:
Carl Foster8, you better watch your step... 🙂

What even is the FIA? Are you just intimidated by how much support I have?😁 😉

It would actually be pretty interesting if they started collecting tire rubber samples from the track too, just to see exactly how much wear and tear we're looking at!🙄

Elizabeth Hughes says Sergio Marchionne:
Smart people understand the role of moderators... 😛

So, if that's the case, what purpose do moderators actually serve? 🤔

I don't mean to brag, but my threads seem to be the most popular ones here 🙂 with the highest engagement levels. Critics might argue it's just because I start a new discussion for every single race 🙂 but honestly, I think it's because I make things interesting!😁

Elizabeth Hughes says Sergio Marchionne:
😂

By the way, Blacky... have you seen Angel lately? He's become quite obsessed with power... he’d probably try to overthrow you in a heartbeat... phew... I'm honestly just worried about your mental and physical well-being... 🙂

🙂 You don't need to worry about his health anymore because he's gone! 😛 And I wasn't chasing any power; I was simply trying to help you organize the subforums so things wouldn't be such a headache for you. 🙂

Elizabeth Hughes says Sergio Marchionne:
I wouldn't go around putting anyone down like that. 😛
I haven't had long hair in years now... 😛

1.😢 Then what exactly is the purpose of having moderators? 😕
Yeah, it really stands out, doesn't it? 🙂

Elizabeth Hughes says Sergio Marchionne:

I keep telling myself to expect something brilliant from you, but here we are... nothing yet. 😛 😎

If you actually took the time to read my comments, you’d find plenty of smart, insightful material to learn from!😁 Besides that, I always announce each race by copying everything from the local tourism boards. For example, when looking for info on Germany, I couldn't find anything in English, so I just transcribed it myself. I just spent some time browsing through the official McLaren site. It’s always impressive to see how they showcase their latest engineering feats.😳
Even Galileo wasn't considered a genius by everyone when he uttered those last, struggling words before his passing.