Posts by stormybadger8

Jason Campbell70 said:

Sorry Bernie, when are we seeing that penalty for Kimi Räikkönen?

It'll be over once Fernando crashes and burns at the start.😬
Kimi really needs to land himself a contract at Red Bull Racing. 🤣

Jerry Rogers6 said:😬😬😬

We’ll just have to wait and see which team actually nails the logistics when the real pressure hits. ☕

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Don't get ahead of yourselves—it's not like Webber is going to pull some miracle move in China and jump fifteen spots through the field. It’s just not happening. ☕
It’s ours to share. 🙂

Red Bull logistics crew

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Jerry Rogers6 said:😬😬😬

We’ll just have to wait and see which team actually nails the logistics when the real pressure hits. ☕

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Don't get ahead of yourselves—it's not like Webber is going to pull some miracle move in China and jump fifteen spots through the field. It’s just not happening. ☕
It’s ours to share. 🙂

Mark Webber has better odds than this crew currently sitting ahead of Sebastian Vettel.🤣
Maybe we should try using the same "strategy" they used for Sebastian Vettel in Abu Dhabi...

Just start from the pits on mediums with a car fast enough to overtake...
Throw in two DRS zones for three or four laps and you might actually find yourself ahead of Lewis Hamilton.😁

Jason Campbell70 said:Jenson Button is just too slow. Move him aside. 😂😂😂

Your little darling is going to be singing you a song tomorrow—Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Räikkönen, and the rest of that pack trailing right behind him after just a few laps.😁
Waiting on that Button train. 😍😁

ruggedfox28 said:Why was Obrvan acting so sour at the press conference... man, what a mood killer... Hemić and Kimi are just there grinning away... I don't care if it's all just PR and marketing, at least they were actually enjoying themselves since they had front-row seats... but this guy? It’s like he was forced to be there against his will?? 🤷

Because they totally blew qualifying again.🤣
They dumped everything into qualifying this time, which means they're definitely going to be slower during the race than usual...
This time Ferrari won't have the best car on the track, and considering they'll get stuck in traffic after just a few laps, that's not exactly a huge win either...

Red Bull's tactics were spot on and Sebastian Vettel is in a great spot. The only issue is Jenson Button, who needs to be dealt with right at the start, then a win is basically in the bag.😁

But man, Red Bull really screwed up with Mark Webber, that's no small thing.🤦
And word is Vettel's brakes gave out too.🙂
Looks like someone might have been messing with each other's cars.😬 🤣

BTW, these tires are an absolute disgrace.👎
This isn't qualifying, it's embarrassing... just wait until we see what happens in the races when they bring out the supersofts.🤦

William Bennett53 said:Lewis Hamilton actually went out of his way to demand that he wouldn't receive any preferential treatment—something none of the team members had even bothered to bring up during the negotiations.

Oh yeah, I’m sure he’ll claim he was begging for that number one driver status next.🤣
Even Ferrari loves to sing that song about how their drivers are totally equal, despite everyone knowing damn well that Felipe Massa is just the number two driver...

Raymond Anderson4 said:And honestly, he’s great for that. He’s one of the few who actually speaks up publicly about how there isn't a designated number one driver in the team...😁

Someone nailed this in a comment over on Jergin's site🤣
I didn't even wrap my head around it until then.😂

That commenter actually hit the nail on the head.😁
Rosberg didn't ban Rosberg from overtaking Lewis Hamilton, nor was there some official team order issued.😂
Actually, it was Rosberg who asked Rosa if he "could" overtake Lewis Hamilton and basically begged him to let him through.🤣
And Rosa just coldly said "no."☕

I mean, since when does an equal driver have to ask permission to pass his teammate?🤣

I bet those guys in red would love to cash in on a fight between the two bulls🤣
It just wouldn't happen... we can bicker until we're blue in the face, but our underdogs will still come out on top against the Ferrari crew🤣

Tyler Bennett5 said:We basically have two choices: either we settle for manufactured overtakes or we stick to natural racing via pit strategy.
In the first scenario, you get overtakes happening right on the track, regardless of how forced they feel.
In the second, any movement in position happens strictly through the pits—and even then, only if there's an opportunity for an extra pit stop.
Look, if the people calling the shots in F1 can't come up with anything that actually allows for genuine, organic
racing, then I'd honestly rather have something artificial than nothing at all.

I couldn't agree more.
I’d much rather sit through a grueling 20-lap battle with one legendary overtake than watch a bunch of artificial overtaking nonsense.

I fell in love with Formula 1 watching that duel. Massa and Senna at Monaco.Exactly. It’s that whole "will they, won't they" uncertainty that keeps things interesting...
There’s zero substance to it today. All you're getting is some basic graphics showing KERS and DRS, or if you're feeling nostalgic, a comparison between the old and new tires. That’s it. Adios.👋
Honestly, the whole thing is a joke. When you actually watch a race now, the only things that seem to matter are how many DRS zones they've slapped on the track and which car can pull off one fewer pit stop than everyone else. That's basically it.

A Formula 1 series where Lewis Hamilton’s tires give up on him before he even finishes his first flying lap is absolute garbage.
Pirelli is a bigger disaster for this sport than Schumacher's dominance or a rotting train car—and that's easily ten times worse.🙄

Sam Roberts8 said:Give me a break xD
As soon as Vettel struggles, everyone jumps ship to Massa xD
Just to be clear, I'm pulling for both Alonso and Massa—basically, I'm rooting for Ferrari.

http://mladenjergovic.com/naprijed-u-2013#comment-11642
😍
Just mark the date and you'll see I'm right😁

redheron12 said:Well, honestly—I've grown used to this rollercoaster over the thirty years I've been following McLaren. They won't be a total disaster this year either; they'll likely snatch at least one race victory even with this bucket of bolts we're seeing.
It seems to me their real focus right now is the MP4-12C—between the Loeb project, GT3 series, and endurance racing... they seem preoccupied.

By the way, regarding that MP4-12C... man, what a sound. It reminds me of the old Formula cars from back in the day. 🙏

Personally, I think the real issue is Michael...
Honestly, everything has gone completely downhill since he showed up.

neonfox65 said:Who cares if Felipe Massa ends up with a better qualifying score when points are being split during the race anyway?

I’m not out here comparing anyone—I just root for Massu.
Well, according to you, I only root for Massu because I'm a hater... genius move right there.

It’s not even about that—it’s more that you constantly group his wins in with Alonso's.

I mean, who else is he supposed to compare his qualifying times to if not his own teammate?🤦

neonfox65 said:Compare them to Alonso and they're basically on the same level.

I'm not out here comparing anyone to anyone else. I'm just pulling for Felipe Massa.😁
Oh, so I’m a hater just because I pull for Felipe Massa? Brilliant. Real genius move there.👍

Amanda Kelly Asks:
I'm with you on this one. Seriously.
If Felipe Massa actually pulls off a win, I’d be more than just lucky—I'd be legendary.
And if you manage to make a little extra cash on the side while you're at it? Even better.

Look, if Felipe Massa ends up beating Fernando Alonso in qualifying by the end of the season—and actually cracks the top 5 in the standings—I won't just win my bet, I'll hit the jackpot.😁

neonfox65 said:Alright, then you explain to me what on earth that 5/5 was supposed to mean...

I mean, Massine had an incredible qualifying session, giving us some real hope he can keep this momentum going through race five.😁
I put some money on Massu, and if he keeps playing like this, I might actually make a decent profit.😍

neonfox65 said:5/5

But why not?🤷
Is there actually anything stopping me from rooting for Massa?
Is there some rule saying I have to pick one driver over the other in the same team—like I'm some kid?
I root for Kimi, Hülkenberg, and Adrian Sutil too... is that an issue?🤷

I know you usually stick with Vettel, but hey—didn't realize you were a fan of others too.

5 = Fernando Alonso 😵😕

Anyway, let's go Felipe Massa!👋😁

redheron12 said:What are your thoughts on where McLaren stands this year? I honestly don't see them fighting for titles with this junk—though I'd settle for them just not being an embarrassment. Word is they've identified the core issues and are prepping a "service pack 1" to hopefully see a much better showing at the Vietnam Grand Prix 🙄

I’m finding it exhausting to root for McLaren lately—just constant, baffling mistakes, scandals, and terrible results. Without Ron Dennis around, it feels like we've lost our way; the drivers are mediocre, and the car is always a mess—whether it's tires, balance, or downforce... it's been years of this struggle 😕

It really feels like Formula 1 isn't even a priority for McLaren anymore 😢

Don't lose hope. By the end of the season, McLaren will be back in the top 3 teams. 😁
They'll fix everything you're worried about pretty damn fast. 🙂

neonfox65 said:So you gave it a 5/5 and brought up Alonso—but hey, maybe I totally missed your point here.
And I don't get why you'd be pulling for Massa if you're such a huge Vettel fan...

stormybadger8 said:Let's go, Felipe! 👋

5/5 👍

I'm bringing up Alonso.😵🙂
Straight up, no BS.🤣

neonfox65 said:So you gave it a 5/5 and brought up Alonso—but hey, maybe I totally missed your point here.
And I don't get why you'd be pulling for Massa if you're such a huge Vettel fan...

And why not?🤷
Is there actually any reason to still root for Massa?
Is there actually a reason I have to root for both drivers on the same team, or am I just being a total kid about it?
I’m rooting for Kimi Räikkönen, Nico Hülkenberg, and Adrian Sutil. Is that a problem?🤷

Apparently, rooting for Massa makes you a Hater now. 😵
I learn something new every single day on this forum.☕

Let's go, Felipe! 👋

5/5 👍

Woke up again at 1:00 AM 🙂
At least I spent the time binge-watching old races from the Vietnam Grand Prix 😁

Damn, I totally forgot that at the Chinese Grand Prix Vettel grabbed his first win for Red Bull Racing 😍 🙏
And man, Mark Webber looked absolutely miserable on that podium 😁
That was also their first 1-2 finish... 😍

Hey, buddy 😲

Something's definitely brewing here... Sebastian Vettel is basically sitting right at the top of the list to sub in for Mark Webber at the end of the season. 😳
I’m dying to see if they actually let him get out there for a few laps during Formula 1 practice.