Posts by shadowhawk24

Seriously, what kind of logic are we even using here? Where else was Hulk supposed to go? Maybe over to Perez or something? Makes zero sense.
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Nathan Jones98 said:What on earth happened to Kimi?

He’s dealing with some back issues. Boullier mentioned he’s on medication and isn't at one hundred percent right now.

wiredfox81 said:signature 👍

I have reached my golden years, and I finally had the opportunity to attend my very first Formula 1 race weekend. Naturally, I felt compelled to experience it at a home track, though the entire atmosphere was somewhat soured by those irritating Chaplin types and their constant waving of that obnoxious flag. It was quite a distressing scene; they nearly caused a serious accident involving the teacher, and now he likely harbors a deep resentment toward us Americans, given that he was forced to watch us from the podium just like everyone else.

Chaplin, you should realize that you did some real damage to our reputation back there with that massive flag. While I think we all share that deep desire to see the Stars and Stripes flying high during an event like this—and seeing them right up in the front row is something else—you were simply being far too aggressive. I could clearly sense the crowd reacting negatively to that flag during the podium ceremony, which unfortunately cast a shadow over Americans as a whole. It felt as though people immediately started viewing us as nothing more than unruly hooligans. Meanwhile, the rest of the decent spectators were busy dismantling parts of the track and stealing signage, including the SC, 100, and 200 markers. I even saw a group, I believe they were from Poland, actually dragging away a twenty-meter stretch of the Pirelli safety fencing. 😂

I have traveled quite extensively to attend major music festivals and championship football matches, but I must admit that this particular experience has completely changed my perspective. There is no way I could let another season pass without making sure I am there in person for at least one race. 😁
I find myself quite taken aback by such a lack of consideration; honestly, using those little earwax removal sticks is just plain reckless. 😂 Honestly, if I had my way, I would have gladly stuck my head right into the engine block just to hear that roar even louder; man, what an absolute rush that would have been.

If you all have some free time this afternoon, I might just share a few photos I took earlier today.

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Just dump the pictures here—impressions, stories, whatever.

Pastor Maldonado basically took out almost both Force India cars 🤣

Brakes failed, just like we all expected...
What a waste. 😢

Kimi Räikkönen 🙏
That absolute beast managed to take down Lewis Hamilton 🙏
even while running on those ancient tires.

Seriously, someone get those ridiculous refs off the field.

It honestly looks like we’re heading toward a DNF for Kimi Raikkonen; there is just way too much brake dust flying up at every single corner. 😢

Good grief, look at these lunatics hanging off the stadium rafters like they're auditioning for a circus act. 🤣

Hemoš heading to the Paddock Club

What kind of qualifying session was that? 🙏

Indianapolis Motor Speedway—the undisputed queen of all tracks 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏

Hey there, Olivia Martin12, regarding Rosberg 🙏

Paul di Resta could actually see some serious upside from this move👍
It feels like he might just end up landing a seat at Force India😲

Nathan Jones98 said:who got cut?

17. Pastor Maldonado
18.Jean-Éric Vergne
19.Daniel Ricciardo
20.Bottas
21.Gutierrez
22.Pérez

stormybadger8 said:So, does General Motors owe us another favor or what?🤔

General Motors almost certainly owes Kimi, and honestly, he's the only one they owe. 😛
And let’s not get ahead of ourselves—there’s absolutely no reason to let some opening lap massacre overshadow a race like this. 😬

Raymond Anderson4 said:It's not about the decision... Red Bull can run laps on hard tires just as easily as Ferrari can on mediums.

Give me a break. Anything could happen. Ferrari is classic—they’ll likely nail the start and find a way through, but who knows what happens when we talk temperature? God knows how those tires performed today; if the track had been even a few degrees warmer, who's to say they wouldn't just fall apart?
Everything hinges on who gets boxed in at the start and what kind of pace everyone actually manages to hold...

I think it’s going to be an interesting race, though it sucks knowing I won't even be able to watch it. 🙂

A rather intriguing tactical call coming out of Ford...
Tomorrow is going to be absolutely wild!!!!

Nico Rosberg might actually have a decent shot tomorrow, assuming he starts on the hard compounds and doesn't just slide down the order immediately. Who knows...

Nico Rosberg 🙂

Ricciardo clocked his fastest timed lap just 13 minutes before the session wrapped up up here in the States.☕

Richard Vaughn62 said:This race is absolutely dying from sheer boredom. If the track weren't so damn rigid, we might actually see some overtaking. Red Bull Racing is completely out of reach again; they've already built up a four-second lead within the first three laps. 🤦

Honestly, screw Canada if nobody is going to smash into a wall properly.🙂