Posts by placidridge2

Jason Campbell70 said:That’s why we're here.
To help you learn.

It's the same old story, just a different face. This forum is basically full of people who think watching F1 is all about fanboy worship and making up their own myths instead of actually following the sport.

George Ramos15 said:Is Fernando Alonso really such a scavenger? Honestly, those claims aren't true, and I’m starting to lose interest in watching Formula 1 altogether. I don't get why there's such a massive argument over tire rules when they still haven't banned racing with birds flying everywhere. Such a vulture...
He’d probably have two career wins under his belt if he didn't spend all his time praying for someone else's misfortune.

Funny how he stays quiet and acts like a polite gentleman whenever he's on the podium next to those Americans.

Today he was granted the floor. The guy is just slippery like that. I guess that's just how other Spanish athletes turn out. ☕

Jerry Rogers6 said:Well, well—it was truly a pleasure being able to quote you twice in one lifetime.

ignore 👋

Typical. Once someone gets exposed as a total Formula 1 novice, they just hit you with the classic "ignore." They think they're experts when they actually don't have a clue.☕

👋

shadowstag10 said:So now you're actually trying to tell me that two SC calls helped Fernando Alonso more than Lewis Hamilton? Seriously?

Look, if Sebastian hadn't retired, maybe Mark Webber wouldn't have even seen a podium, maybe Nico Rosberg would've spun out, or hey, maybe they'd all just be lost in the woods.

😕 No, I just phrased it that way so you wouldn't hit me with the counter-argument that the SCs actually benefited both of them. ☕

If Sebastian Vettel hadn't pulled out, maybe Mark Webber wouldn't have even seen a podium, maybe Nico Rosberg would've crashed out, or maybe they'd all be lost in the woods.

Come on. If we're going to settle that debate too, then there was no "masterclass" driving like some people here keep insisting on.

At this rate, he’d end up being credited as the sole driver of this GPP instead of Mark Webber or Lewis Hamilton. Honestly, if we're being real, they earned it long before he did.

Jerry Rogers6 said:Please, go ahead—hit me with more of those brilliant takes.😁

The guy lacks the mental toughness of the true legends—I’m telling you, he’s going to crack because he won't be able to handle dealing with this much blatant negativity.

And then you get offended just because I asked a question.

When you drop a comment that mindless, it's pretty clear you haven't been paying attention to what's been happening over the last few seasons.

If you actually knew the history, you wouldn't have said that.

So, for homework, maybe try catching up on the last three seasons of Formula 1.

darkmarlin16 said:you clearly don't get Formula 1

Fair point. I don't understand how some people can be so shallow. 🙏

Man, I just saw how Maestro walks...🙏

Nobody else does it like that....🙏 🙏

shadowstag10 said:In what way did Alonso drive worse than them?

Where was Hamilton when that tire blew, and where was Alonso?

Same goes for Weberko.

Sure, if the SC helped them, it helped Alonso too—otherwise, he wouldn't have seen a podium without Vettel dropping out.

He’d just be looking at an even bigger gap in the fight for the SP.

Jason Campbell70 said:🙂

Alonso drove a masterclass, fighting from ninth all the way to the podium.
That's 15 points closer to Vettel.
Accept it sooner rather than later. It'll make things easier for you. 🙂

I probably would have pitted if Vettel hadn't had that tire blowout. Honestly, I'm pretty sure he would have, just at the US Japan GP.☕

Vettel’s lead just shrank by 15 points.

😕 So? Is there actually any doubt about who’ll be crying by the end of the season? 🤣

shadowstag10 said:From what I can see, everyone gave props to both Hamilton and Webber ☕

But hey, keep being jealous—it’s a good look on you. 🤣

Credit? If we're being honest, they were the real stars of this GP, not Alonso.

Jealousy? That seems to be the default setting for most of you whenever Vettel goes up against Alonso over the last three years. 🙏

analogpilot16 said:It was honestly a masterclass in pure driving skill. He capitalized on every single opening—first when Hamilton had that tire blowout, then he jumps to 1st. Then Massa hits a puncture, and boom, back to 1st again. Then Vettel drops out—another win. Finally, Raikkonen gets missed in the pits—that's yet another 1st place for him.
My goodness, Alonso really is a maestro...

A few more turns and Hamilton might have ended up in the wall... plus, Massa practically shaved him like a sheep right at the start, haha!

Did you see how the Maestro drinks his water? 🙏🙏🙏

Nobody else does it quite like him! 🙏 Here's another one 🙏

dustyranger66 said:I started out intending to write about one thing, but somehow ended up somewhere else entirely, though I suppose there isn't much of a point to it all; I guess I just need a place to vent my frustrations without having to worry about people my own age dismissing my views since they don't seem particularly interested in these kinds of topics anyway.🤷>

You’re only 19, yet you're already this incredibly exclusionary. I'm guessing you just lack the mental capacity to realize where you're going wrong.

William Bennett53 said:The fans finally have a reason to celebrate. 🙏 It feels like we’ve actually witnessed Ferrari produce a car that is undeniably the fastest on the grid. 🙏
I suppose anything short of a championship title would be quite a shock at this point.

Give me a break, everyone... the season has barely started. I honestly can't tell if you guys are being dead serious or just messing around.

We're nowhere near the end of the season, not to mention how much everyone's form is bouncing around right now.

You can't seriously expect Ferrari to stay this far ahead of the pack in every single race, right? 😕

Nathan Jones98 said:Man, this Ferrari is an absolute beast

I honestly don't think anyone else has had a car this dominant through the first three races. But then again, give a machine like that to a driver who can't find their rhythm and you're looking at a P4 or P6 finish. Put a real talent behind the wheel, though, and you're looking at total domination.

Jason Campbell70 said:Ferrari seems more competitive. Given these current circumstances? Maybe.
I’m just going back to what I said before the race started. Skipping Third Quarter and opting for a start on the prime tires? It's just a bad call. Damage control. Is that all this is?Damage control.
It’s a shame. A mistake was made during the qualifying session.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but it looked pretty obvious during qualifying that Red Bull wouldn't be fighting for the win in China.

They simply don't have the pace in China. Everything else, as you put it, is just damage control. With how competitive the field is, they'll take whatever points they can grab.

From the jump, this race was already lost for them.

Roger Williams3 said:Man, I'm telling you, Vettel's tires just absolutely died out there—completely shredded in no time.
But hey, even with that, he was still ripping off fast laps.

But honestly, Ferrari is treating Red Bull like an appetizer today. They're just on another level. Red Bull will have to settle for picking up whatever points they can get.😁

Jason Campbell70 said:The real question remains.
What would the outcome look like if Sebastian Vettel hadn't completely botched that qualifying lap?

I get the feeling Red Bull isn't quite there today. To me, Ferrari looks more competitive. 🤷

Jason Campbell70 said:Massa is pulling off what was an impossible mission for Vettel.
Našamar Hulkenberg on the track.

Can we all just agree on this: the Red Bull car isn't cutting it on this track... it doesn't even come close to the teams that actually know how to build one.

Either that, or they're equal and the competition just did a hell of a job. Personally, I think they're struggling in China, which explains the result.

On the flip side, Ferrari is looking really competitive, and when you pair that with a solid driver, the results follow.

It’s pretty obvious the car's performance is all over the place. It looks good this race, but might be missing something by the next one.

darkmarlin16 said:TBF, they aren't even kids 🙂

Where, where, where on earth is he...🤷

darkmarlin16 said:uhuhu ohohohoooooooo

Right back at ya! 🙂

Jason Campbell70 said:Thank God the tires weren't more worn out on Massa's car than on Vettel's.

Man, how is it even possible that after the tire swap, Vettel is running 2 seconds faster than Fernand? It’s just stupid. 🙄