Amanda Kelly said:One race, but it mattered. A real track with actual racing conditions. That's the kind of environment we can expect for at least half the races this season.
And you don't have to. You've got your opinion. I don't think anyone actually expected a Vettel win, but when I saw Mercedes in the pits during the SC while Vettel and the others stayed out, I thought, "There it is." I was certain. With every lap that passed, I became more convinced it was going to be an SV victory. The start of the race told us everything we needed to know.
Absolutely; just a few laps after the SC, even as someone who doesn't typically root for Ferrari, I was certain they would take it, simply because they had the raw pace to dominate and everything seemed to fall perfectly in their favor.
Amanda Kelly said:a) This is an absolute sensation of a win! b) Ferrari is back! c) Vettel is back!
I find myself agreeing regarding the sensational nature of the win, though I believe we ought to exercise a bit of patience before jumping to conclusions on those other two points; after all, this is merely a single race. If the performance remains somewhat consistent following China and Bahrain, then perhaps we could begin discussing a genuine comeback, but frankly, no one could convince me that Vettel would have secured this win had Mercedes-Benz not pulled into the pits during the SC.
stormybadger8 said:And what does that have to do with strategy? That’s about tire degradation, not strategy... Sebastian Vettel was actually able to nurse his tires and finish the race with just two stops, whereas the Mercedes crew knew from the jump their drivers couldn't pull that off... If Mercedes had somehow tried a two-stop strategy, Sebastian Vettel would have left them in the dust by more than 30 seconds.☕
Given how much those tires were wearing out, Mercedes deciding to grab fresh rubber under the SC was a damn good tactical move.😉
They opted for the hard compounds and immediately found themselves stuck in a massive traffic jam, while Vettel, sitting comfortably on his mediums, managed to stretch a 10-second gap. Once they finally broke free, they were forced to chase him down on those hard tires. Look, I'll be the first to admit that Mercedes is faster than Ferrari, but they aren't quite fast enough to claw back that kind of time.
Pitting after the SC was a sound idea in theory, but it ultimately backfired for Mercedes, largely because—as Lewis Hamilton pointed out—they hadn't anticipated such a massive influx of cars heading into the pits at once.
It remains utterly baffling to me why Mercedes opted to pit during the SC period, though I suppose such strategic blunders are part of the spectacle. Regardless, it doesn't change the fundamental reality that we are witnessing a genuine heavyweight fight between two powerhouse teams, even if Kimi Raikkonen seems to be having a bit less luck than the rest of us today.
Whether it’s Hamilton or Nico Rosberg, honestly, it doesn't even matter which position they end up taking because they aren't even looking at each other anymore. It's a total disconnect. Sebastian Vettel could definitely capitalize on that lack of focus if he plays his cards right.
Luxury claims he can't recall Rosberg getting in his way, but honestly, it seems like both of them have been reading the headlines far too closely regarding their little public spat, especially since if you caught a glimpse from the plane, it was painfully obvious he had absolutely no intention of moving an inch. Haha
Noah Thompson said:from what I've gathered, they're actually filming a new movie on this subject😁
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2096672/
Production actually kicked off back in September of last year, so it's running a bit behind schedule😁 I find Jack too much of a legend to be whining about a sequel🙂
It’s mostly just blood, which I frequently find mixed in with some mucus—though never in massive amounts, mind you—much like what happens when I cough or clear my throat 😉 I can't say much about the phlegm itself; the colors seem to vary quite a bit 🙂
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I’ve been thinking about heading out to see someone about this lately, though the feeling itself has been surfacing quite frequently, albeit in fits and starts, of course. I haven't exactly treated it as a major crisis until now, but it certainly isn't anything one would call normal, so I really ought to make an appointment soon 😉 And it often feels as if things are just draining straight down into my throat
I am not entirely certain if this is the most appropriate thread for such a query, but since it feels the most relevant, I thought I would ask: does anyone happen to know what might cause me to wake up in the morning with blood mixed in my saliva after blowing my nose? It has been happening quite frequently over the last few months, though I must note that I haven't experienced any other physical discomfort or issues otherwise. 🙂