Jerry Rogers6 said:Horner Said: "The championship is wide open. It's just annoying how Fernando keeps popping up on the podium right at the end of the Grand Prix. "You have to include Mark, you have to include Jenson, even Kimi isn't far off and of course Lewis. There's six races left—150 points still on the table—so there's still plenty to fight for." "Sebastian was trailing by 25 points with only two races left back in 2010, which just goes to show that anything can happen for any of these drivers. "We need to keep taking points OFF Fernando, which really means we need to get a few more cars between us and him."
Man, Horner wants you to believe Mark is even in the conversation—you guys clearly have no clue.☕
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Look, everything you guys are typing here is perfectly clear to me, but I honestly don't get what Mark Webber's angle is here or why he's agreeing to this.
Yesterday, it felt like only the main duo actually drove a real race; everyone else looked like they were just showing up for qualifying. Screw that.
I agree—Lewis is really the only one with a real shot compared to Vettel. With a "subpar" Ferrari like this, Alonso is probably going to pull more points than Vettel over these last six races.
Six races down, 150 points on the table, and the title fight is still wide open for the top four or five drivers alike. McLaren clearly has the fastest car right now—I’d argue they're sitting in a better spot than Vettel despite the points gap—while on the other hand, Alonso rightfully holds that first-place spot at the moment. Looking ahead at the next four rounds (Japan, India, Korea, and Brazil), there's a massive chance for Kimi to stir things up even more and spice this championship race. Red Bull seems to only really suit Abu Dhabi, whereas McLaren looks dominant everywhere else, and Ferrari should be right at home in Suzuka, Brazil, or India.
Linda Vaughn said:By the end of this weekend, we will have completed five out of the six tracks that traditionally favor Red Bull Racing, along with this unpredictable variable here in the US. It is going to be an uphill battle; honestly, we are all just sitting here hoping they can manage to improve that absolute wreck of a car at Ferrari even just a little bit.
If you ask me, McLaren has the best car right now. They’ll likely snatch about 70-80 points from Sebastian Vettel's potential 150—which basically means Lewis and Jenson Button are indirectly driving for Scuderia.
Lewis has a car that's clearly a class above the rest—but honestly, I think whoever in the top 10 nails that wet-to-dry transition setup is the one actually walking away with the win. Expect some massive gambles from a few teams here.
A night race, a street circuit, and rain? It’s basically a recipe for total chaos.
Amanda Kelly said:I guess I’m one of those people who secretly enjoys seeing the neighbor's cow drop dead. But, seriously...
My take? Mark Webber is an idiot. It honestly baffles me how he gets away with such blatant nonsense without facing any real consequences. McLaren just had bad luck; they aren't solely responsible for losing that position. As for what happened to Lewis, it was a total disaster. Personally, I’d call his move to overtake Webber a masterstroke—not just for this race, but in general. It was a brilliant pass: cunning, aggressive, and classic Lewis-esque. And let’s be clear, he did it by overtaking his direct, biggest rival right there on the track.
Of course, all my rambling would actually mean something if the overtake had worked. I think it did work, but the reckless, inconsiderate Webber refuses to yield under any circumstances. He’s got that scenario burned into his brain. To him, the shame of being overtaken is somehow worse than crashing into or damaging someone else. That's just how he is. But still, it’s genuinely unfair that he walks away scot-free. The only thing that might balance the scales is when the "other" drivers from the rival teams step up.
It seems bizarre to me that his front wing survived; usually, in these types of collisions, the front end takes the brunt while the rear fares better since it's more compact. Stupid move by Webber—Lewis cleared him by the length of the car, and he should have just let him through.
Amanda Kelly said:How much distance until turn one? I'd say there isn't much left, which honestly works in my favor this time around.
The second row is tactically in a better spot than Fernando Alonso or Sebastian Vettel—assuming they actually have the pace to stay in contention. I don't think Fernando Alonso gains much from the pole position since Sebastian Vettel is within ten seconds—so the Toro Rosso won't be much of an advantage, and he can just adjust his whole strategy to match the car.
If we get a thirty-minute downpour during the race, my bet for the podium is Schumi.