Posts by Carol Ortiz4

mistybear87 said:You're being quite exhausting,

It feels as though you've been acting a bit difficult lately...

Charles Martin78 said:You're being quite exhausting

Though, I must say, this particular point doesn't bother me all that much...

Angel said:True, but those Schumacher types are notoriously unpredictable; if you're cruising at 81 miles/h and then suddenly slam on the brakes—just flooring it for no reason—no matter how much attention the driver behind pays, a collision becomes unavoidable. Under the law, the fault lies with whoever "endangered road safety."

ONLY if you can actually prove it... if it was just the two of you in the vehicle, you're the one at fault, period...

but it hardly matters... the rules in Formula 1 are quite different...

Charles Martin78 said:Unless that German driver was testing his brakes inside a tunnel, 😁

Under our US traffic safety laws, if you rear-end someone because they hit their brakes, YOU are the one at fault... simply because the law requires you to maintain enough following distance relative to your speed so that you can come to a reasonable stop without a collision...

How is it possible that you aren't familiar with basic road safety regulations, Blacky???
It really is quite baffling how they allow all sorts of people onto the public roads these days...

Robin Fisher53 said:Honestly, they're everywhere in Germany. Even here in the States...

I actually noticed that myself... I haven't spent a huge amount of time looking into it, but from what I've gathered, even over in Switzerland, that surname isn't exactly rare either.😁

Raymond Carter2 said:You've got a point there. It’s possible this particular case doesn't involve any H.

In that case, I suppose this post doesn't really belong in this section of the forum... (not that it matters much anyway, but still...)

Actually, it's spelled SCHUMACHER...

When I take a moment to step back and look at the whole picture... maybe a direct comparison isn't even feasible here. It seems Ferrari is the only top-tier team currently running on the hard compounds, while all their main rivals are sticking to the medium tires...

The way I see it, Ferrari has engineered their entire suspension system specifically to optimize those harder tires, whereas everyone else has built their setups around the mediums... and they're managing to pull that off with about a 90% performance overlap regardless of the compound. Now, if you try to bring Sauber or Minardi into this by looking at how they handle the hard tires, you aren't really getting a valid baseline for comparison. If we had a scenario where Williams and Ferrari were both on the hards while Renault and McLaren were on the mediums, then we’d have a balanced 2:2 comparison that actually makes sense. As it stands, we can't tell if the hard tires are truly superior or if the Ferrari car is just exceptionally good and making the tires look better than they are.

Honestly, I've managed to talk myself into a bit of a muddle now... I'm losing my own train of thought.
I think it's time for me to head to bed. 😁

In my humble opinion, Goodyear remains the gold standard, whereas everything being used lately just feels like absolute junk... honestly, if Goodyear ever decided to make a comeback to Formula 1, I’d happily let them lap everyone by 10 seconds per circuit without a second thought.

Angel said:Ok!👍 To be perfectly honest, I haven't the slightest clue how any of this actually works; I’m really just a huge fan. 😁 Everyone seems to hold Newey in such high regard, mostly because of those incredible championship runs he pulled off with Williams and McLaren. It’s hard to argue with that kind of track record, though. On a side note, did you ever end up landing that job?

It’s certainly true that Newey is a brilliant mind, but I can't help but feel that in modern Formula 1, the influence of any single individual has been drastically diminished. It’s quite a shift from how things used to be. You only have to listen to the constant media circus surrounding the drivers to see how much the spotlight has shifted toward them. And honestly, even if we assume these certain individuals are truly indispensable, one has to wonder about the logic of it all. If they were really that much more important than everyone else, why wouldn't the teams just hand over the entire budget to them and let the other 200 people go? It seems a bit impractical, doesn't it? I remember reading an article once about corporate restructuring in large US manufacturing firms, and it touched on a similar idea regarding specialized talent versus the sheer scale of the workforce required to actually build a product. At the end of the day, you need the whole team to cross the finish line.

It seems we’ve reached that stage of "we’ll get back to you." I heard that their processing time can be quite a bit of a wait... A good acquaintance of mine mentioned they didn't even hear back from them for an entire month, so, well... one just has to be patient, I suppose.

That’s certainly true, though I don't think we can lay all the blame at Ron's feet. It wasn't entirely his doing.

I understand that point, but I just can't bring myself to like it, which is exactly why I think the blame rests squarely on him, D Quote.

Well, you know, back then, even Ron mentioned as early as the fourth month that they were splitting their focus between three different cars—the current one, the MP4-19B, and the car for the following season. It’s quite a massive undertaking when you think about it. They’re essentially going to have to start from scratch and recycle everything to make it work. I remember a similar situation back when I was working on a major project in Chicago; we thought we had everything lined up, only to realize we had to pivot and rebuild our entire workflow mid-stream. It's a lot of pressure to stay ahead of the curve like that! 😁

It seems they’ve put all their energy into perfecting the current car rather than looking ahead, whereas Ferrari actually called it quits on this model over two months ago to pour everything into next year's build!

Robin Fisher53 said:So, I was just thinking—if you’re that confident in your theories, why don't you go ahead and apply for a job over at, say, Haas? They could certainly use someone with your level of insight regarding their near-perfect aerodynamics. Honestly, it might be a perfect match!🙂
And wouldn't that have been quite a windfall... just think of the money that could have been raked in.

I find myself in complete agreement with what Robin Fisher53 mentioned earlier... honestly, that thing is just absolute smeće. 🙂

Haha! I’m actually scouting around for some action in that sector right now, but honestly, Formula 1 feels like a bit much for me at this stage. It isn't even about the design work itself; it's more about the sheer weight of responsibility. If you make one massive screw-up on live TV, nobody is ever going to give you a second look. I think it might be wiser to spend maybe ten years building up some solid experience first before jumping into the deep end. 😁 😁

Anđeo said:How can I be sure? Well, because we're talking about Newey, and everyone pretty much agrees he’s the gold standard. They could barely keep him in Formula 1 back then because he was getting bored by 1999 and actually wanted to try his hand at the America's Cup sailing. On top of that, their engine is slightly underpowered compared to the competition—like BAR or Ferrari—yet they're still pulling up with equal or even better lap times (remember, they took pole last race and set the fastest lap during the race this time).

Honestly, you're overhyping Newey... and even if he is great, it doesn't mean as much as you think. He might be a top aerodynamics expert, but I say that from my own professional experience in the field. Back in that '97-'99 era, calculating aerodynamics required massive 400MHz computing power just to get things moving; if you could manage those calculations back then, you were truly elite.

Nowadays, it's practically child's play; I could probably run most of it on my home computer while prepping for a triathlon... though, speaking professionally, even someone at a beginner level like me could design near-perfect aerodynamics. Still, I'll admit Newey has the experience (just like the rest of the crew in Formula 1). I really think it's a bit of an insult to the massive teams of people working on the car to claim that Newey is the sole reason for its success.

I mean, have you ever actually seen how this work gets done? He functions more as a manager; he provides the direction and makes the big calls, but he isn't doing every single task himself... anyway, I suppose I've gone off on a bit of a tangent there.

By the way, I wouldn't put too much stock in pole position lately; it hasn't meant much over the last two years. In today's climate, Button's third-place qualifying time carries more weight than a Schumacher pole position used to.

But moving on to what actually matters... McLaren has definitely improved, but they proved today that for a "legendary" outfit, they're letting far too many amateur mistakes slip through the cracks.

Has anyone else heard this rumor? Apparently, Ross Brawn mentioned they already had about 80% of next year's car finished, but they had to toss the whole thing into the smeće because of the new regulations.

Personally, I find it disgraceful that NASCAR releases rules for the following season months before the new car prototypes are even ready. Max Mosley is absolute smeće!!!!!

Robin Fisher53 said:No, he’d be the very first one to go. You might even see a track official get caught up in the chaos—no, wait... hold on a second... yeah, actually, yes. Sorry, I just meant that Villeneuve is probably the only one capable of accidentally taking out a marshal standing right by the track.

Well, that’s a bit tasteless, isn't it? 😢
You forgot about Frentzen...

😱 You can't seriously be suggesting that Ron is lying! Honestly, I think you've lost your marbles. Ron is an incredibly honorable man who manages a massive corporation through a partnership with one of the absolute giants in the industry—yes, I’m talking about Mercedes-Benz. 😁

Oh goodness... you know exactly where I stand when it comes to Ron Dennis.

If you take a closer look, there’s actually a massive difference between the McLaren MP4-19 and the McLaren MP4-18. The latter was notably shorter—it was specifically engineered to be an ultra-short chassis, which I suspect might be why it struggled to clear those mandatory crash tests. Now, if we're talking about the McLaren MP4-19B, that model represents a significant leap forward in aerodynamics. Honestly, I’d go as far as calling it a masterpiece. In terms of aerodynamic efficiency, it was truly peerless; even Ferrari, Renault, and the rest of the field were left completely trailing in its wake. But hey, that’s just my humble opinion! 😁

So, according to Newey, the whole reason they failed that crash test was because of those "revolutionary" microscopic spoilers... or at least, that’s the story he's spinning. It reminds me a bit of a time I was working on my old vintage car in the garage back in Ohio; I could swear the engine was fine, but then I'd realize I had one tiny, minuscule bolt loose, and suddenly nothing worked the way it was supposed to. It's funny how those tiny details can derail everything, isn't it? Regardless, that's the official line we're hearing.
I have to ask, what exactly makes you so certain that this is the pinnacle of aerodynamics? I’m curious about where you get your authority on such a complex subject. In my experience, everything in racing is a gradual evolution rather than some sudden, massive revolution. If the car were truly that much better now, we would be seeing the results on the track immediately—but since we aren't, I suppose that settles the argument, doesn't it?

If we were looking at last year's setup, I honestly don't think they would have even made it through Friday and Saturday. It was quite a struggle back then; they were swapping out engines after every single session just to stay in the game.😁 If they had just squeezed a little more power out of this current engine, we would be looking at an absolute masterpiece. But honestly, I suspect they intentionally held back. It feels like they made a strategic call to wait until next season to unleash that kind of dominance—at which point, it’ll likely just be a two-man show with Montoya and Raikkonen picking up all the wins.

And how much did this year's guy actually endure? He survived half a qualifying session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and maybe 5% of the actual race... which is to say, about five laps. 😁

I agree, he really is a fantastic talent—I just can't help but think he’d be even better if he decided to head back into rally racing.😳 😁

I honestly don't think he needs it... if he decides to move on after Formula 1, he'll probably just tuck that money away for retirement. I have a feeling he’s sitting on more cash than me, you, and everyone else on this entire forum combined... all within a single month's paycheck.

Robin Fisher53 said:To be perfectly honest, I think Max Mosley actually made some genuinely solid decisions for Formula 1 that most people have completely overlooked. It’s funny how history works like that—people tend to focus on the controversies, but if you look closely, there were plenty of wins in there. Honestly, which specific ones they were doesn't even really matter; the fact remains that he did some good work for the sport that just hasn't stayed in the public consciousness.😁

Well, that's certainly one way to look at it...

Robin Fisher53 said:That isn't quite the case if you look at how far Formula 1 has come in terms of safety. One major oversight was that last season, they wouldn't let anyone overlook the McLaren MP4-18. It really was a masterpiece of modern design and engineering, and they essentially prevented Kimi from using it to secure that first career championship.👋

He really ought to be more grateful, honestly. If things hadn't gone the way they did, someone could have been seriously injured, or we might not even have had the chance to see Kimmi out there on the track. It’s one of those situations where you realize just how close calls can actually be.

Robin Fisher53 said:It isn't like last year's model that failed its crash test! This year they went with the McLaren MP4-19, so at least their naming conventions are straightforward.😁 The car this year was built on that same core concept, though they had to overhaul the aerodynamics quite significantly to account for the new regulations and a completely different cooling setup necessitated by the new engine. Honestly, if you look at the data, it was the engine itself that forced the car to retire, not any other component. Even with those setbacks, you can see the pace was actually improved—it was running about a second faster than last year's model. It really makes you wonder; if it weren't for those specific safety rules implemented by Max Mosley, Kimi might have walked away with the championship.😁

How can one truly be certain that all those changes have actually been implemented? It’s quite a leap of faith, isn't it? Just because Ron Dennis chooses to share his perspective with the press doesn't mean everything he says is an absolute, verifiable fact. I recall a similar situation back when I was working in corporate consulting in Chicago—everyone was making grand claims about restructuring, yet behind closed doors, nothing had moved an inch. We shouldn't take anything at face value just because it comes from a high-profile source.

To be perfectly honest, I don't see any discernible difference between the McLaren MP4-18, the MP4-18D, the McLaren MP4-19, or even the McLaren MP4-19B. At least, not to my naked eye—and I’ve certainly tried looking with a magnifying glass! 😁 )
When it comes to the engine situation, I truly believe Mercedes-Benz simply made a leap from bad to brilliant. It’s quite fascinating to observe how they managed that kind of trajectory!
For a little while now, I’ve been sitting here wondering why they don't just switch back to last year's setup... honestly, it would probably be much more reliable. It reminds me of that time I tried to upgrade my old lawnmower with those fancy new parts from the local hardware store; I thought I was being clever, but I ended up spending the whole weekend under the chassis when the old, trusty model would have finished the job in half the time. Sometimes, staying with what works is the smartest move you can make. 😁

Raymond Carter2 said:Oh, it certainly could happen. Just imagine if Todt were actually the one to step into his shoes—I believe that was one of the options being floated around at the time. If that scenario actually played out, what on earth do you think he would have said? It’s quite a fascinating thought to ponder.

No matter how much some folks might begrudge Todt because he’s running the show at Ferrari, you have to admit the man is a consummate professional. He brought a level of order, structure, and genuine discipline to the team—especially working alongside DimOntezemol—that just wasn't there before. Honestly, I think she would be incredibly professional in that role herself. It’s a shame, really, because once Max truly settles in and takes hold, I don't see him letting anyone else near that position until he’s completely finished his business there.

I honestly feel like most people here ought to be standing against him. After all, the majority of this group keeps complaining about the lack of overtaking in Formula 1... and for that particular issue, we have Max to thank quite significantly...

The only thing I will ever give him credit for is the push toward making the cars a bit safer... though even that might not have happened if a few certain team principals hadn't absolutely INSISTED on it...

He’s just a complete disaster of a man...

Mosley was quite an individual... a man who spent his entire "term"
with his head stuck firmly up his own backside, if I'm being perfectly honest. What did he actually achieve for Formula 1? Between the new qualifying formats, the shifts in aerodynamics, and trying to reduce overtaking on track...

As for the WRC... well, that's not really my area of expertise, so I won't pretend to know much about it. But I must say, I am genuinely pleased to see him moving on. Perhaps a fresh face will step in and bring some much-needed energy back into Formula 1...

Robin Fisher53 said:Oh boy... that guy just can't stop, can he? He’ll spend half the race repeating the same tired line about how he basically grew up in the middle of the jungle...

Goodness gracious... what a fool. I'm glad you brought him up, though, because now I can't get him out of my head. Honestly, I'd much rather watch something actually coherent on ABC than sit through the nonsense they broadcast on NPR... (I mean, did they really just claim McLaren had 17 points last time? What were they thinking?)...

Carol Garcia72 said:Williams 2005:
Mark Webber and Vitantonio Pizzonia

😂 😂 JUNGLE Boy !!!

Jacob Johnson70 said:Around here, we have an old saying: you’re just as foolish as the dreams you chase....👋

I have to wonder where anyone would actually say something like that? Is it on Mars or maybe Venus... or did you just make that up on the spot? 🙂

Anđeo said:It would be quite strange to have to overtake someone on the track.

That is true... he really will eventually have to make a move on someone out there. Up until now, it hasn't been necessary because no one has managed to get ahead of him... but who can say? Perhaps that might change in the future. 😁

Well, honestly... there isn't much new to say about the Canada race... accidents happen, right? But as for someone actually blowing up... (aside from Montoya and whoever else he might take out with him)... I highly doubt we'll see any real carnage out there...

wearyraven41 said:There was actually something quite nasty written here. If taken seriously, it was rather unpleasant, so I decided to delete it to ensure those who hadn't seen it wouldn't have to deal with it...

It was honestly just a reaction to being poked at. Even I was a bit surprised by my own impulse to descend to that level and engage with the provocateurs...

What are you even talking about?? What provocations?? If you’re referring to all the nitpicking regarding The Villeneuve family... please, it was all just a joke...

Carol Ortiz4 said:Well, I suppose it’s a good thing you finally realized this whole thread is just a reaction to those other threads—which, let's be honest, were nothing but pure nonsense cooked up by journalists. Anyone who actually reads ESPN knows exactly what kind of "news" they're peddling. Aside from the old stories that you can find in any daily newspaper, most of their "breaking news" is essentially fiction. In fact, if I wanted my own updates to seem more believable than anything they've ever published, I'd have to work quite hard!
I was simply offering everyone an opportunity to brainstorm potential drivers who might land a seat at Williams, or perhaps some talented designers, engineers, or mechanics. It felt like a nice way for us to contribute our own little ideas to the world of Formula 1.

My apologies; it seems I've failed to read between the lines today...