Posts by Drew Bennett68

Does anyone happen to know what those "M" and "L" markings on the track layout actually stand for?

Are they just indicators for light positions and track marshal stations?

This guy is making his big debut tomorrow.

vividlynx68 said:It’s funny how everyone keeps insisting that Fernando is getting old and that his clock is ticking. They seem to conveniently forget that, for instance, Alain Prost managed to snatch up two more championships after his 33rd birthday and even secured runner-up spots in the following two seasons...

Honestly, Alonso is going to be just as sharp once he hits those late 30s.
The real question isn't his talent—it's whether he still has the hunger.

Joseph Flores15 said:Who's actually at the top of the list to step in for Alonso?

I honestly suspect that the whole reason things have stayed so hush-hush regarding Alonso's move to Mekić is because Ferrari is still scrambling to find the right person to fill his seat.

If they show their hand too early, it just weakens Ferrari's leverage in these negotiations, doesn't it?

steelmaker83 said:That’s just nonsense. Ferrari should have been the absolute pinnacle of Alonso's career. Sure, they struggled to build a truly competitive car—with the slight exception of 2010—but suggesting it’s a good thing he’s leaving because he’s stuck in a rut is just plain silly. Ferrari is an institution, regardless of their current struggles. And frankly, any departure from such a place feels like a step down.

That doesn't necessarily mean that "step down" isn't still a higher, faster level than where he's headed now...

I don't follow the logic here; would it really be better if he just stayed there rotting!?

Look, Ferrari is something special, absolutely. But wouldn't any driver rather have a couple of WDC trophies in their trophy cabinet than have a CV that shows they spent several seasons at Ferrari without winning a single thing?

Drivers live for wins. To be honest, they couldn't care less about the badge on the car as long as they are crossing the finish line first.
They are simple creatures driven by instinct. Just look at Ayrton Senna, who jumped ship from Mekić the moment a better opportunity presented itself, regardless of the glory and championships Mekić had provided him.

Drivers chase fast cars. Alonso decided to take a gamble with Mekić because he felt he had no other viable options, which implies that the internal politics and relationships at Ferrari had completely fallen apart.

I just wish him the best of luck.

trial.

vividlynx68 said:http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/29455024

There's a chance a typhoon hits and we end up with no race at all...

Or they might just push the whole thing to Saturday.

jadeseal7 said:ESPN

It is absolutely wild how many sources are buzzing tonight about Fernando Alonso signing his deal with McLaren, and the rumors that Honda paid out a $30 million buyout to Ferrari. Apparently, we won't get the official word until the Japanese Grand Prix.
On top of that, word on the street is that Ferrari is coming out swinging with massive contracts, looking to hunt down both Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel.

Well, there goes my sleep tonight.

Stop playing games with us mere mortals (or something like that).😁

I mean, let’s be honest—no one in their right mind just walks away from a winning team.

That racing incident? Honestly, if any other two drivers were involved, it probably would have flown completely under the radar.
I get where Nico was coming from and what he was trying to pull off. It definitely wasn't about intentionally wrecking Lewis's race; it was more about making a point. He’s trying to demand some respect when they're wheel-to-wheel, because he rarely gets it from Lewis. It always seems like Nico is the softer one in this duo, the one who has to be extra careful to avoid taking both of them out.

It’s actually quite interesting—does anyone happen to know a bit more about this?

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Comments:

I honestly think I would have been a lot more content with how everything unfolded if it hadn't turned into such a political circus—you know, what I mean? Between the booing from all those American "Hammy" fans after the race and "Hammy" then using the media as a blunt weapon for his version of events, it just became too much.

maga ended up taking a 20-second penalty.

The gap to Rio is sitting at 22.5.

Ross Chastain absolutely bullied Valtteri Bottas on that one.

Is Ross Chastain unable to close that gap, or is he just biding his time before making a move on Sergio Pérez (3.6)?
Ross is in the pits!

Michael Diaz4 said:Oh, absolutely, you hit the nail on the head... The guy truly believes he’s some kind of deity, acting like everyone needs to clear a path whenever he shows up... But man, Mag really put him in his place. Just completely dismantled him, and did it with such style, too! You have to hand it to him, though—pulling off a drive like that while stuck in a car that's clearly inferior to a Ferrari... it was something else.

I have to say, your clumsy little venomous post actually gave me a good laugh.🤣

It’s honestly such a bummer to see how things turned out for Ross and his teammate.

It went surprisingly well, I must say. Honestly, it was quite smooth.

Can you believe it? Fernando Alonso actually managed to muscle his way past Sebastian Vettel on that final lap!

Ricciardo was just a split second faster than Vettel.