Posts by Charles Lewis2

Hey
Been gone for a while. Seems like time just stands still in this place, like we're stuck in some waiting room.
Just one thing. Kimi. He’s sitting at second in the standings right now. Last season he finished fourth, right behind two McLarens—totally expected, nothing anyone could really do about it—and ahead of Vettel. Where did he fail? If we're playing that game, Vettel actually had the worse run. Okay, if the excuse is "he's too old" or whatever, then what's the standard today? Are we judging strictly by the final standings? He’s second now, but when he was fifth, a bunch of self-proclaimed experts were trying to kick him out of NASCAR. Now there are plenty of guys behind him, but nobody mentions them.
Is it just about the total points? When he had fewer points, he was called a fraud, a washed-up drunk, or totally dominated. Why isn't anyone bringing that up now?
Or is it just that second-place finish from the last race? Some people get treated like rookies even when they pull off a brilliant 6th or 7th.
Everyone else seems to have an excuse, and they don't get roasted nearly as hard for mediocre results. It's funny how everyone's quiet all of a sudden.
And let's be real, everything just fell into place for Max today. I'm not taking away his win, but that's just how it went down. I won't pretend the media would be writing the same headlines if Kimi had won like that.
That's it. Someone had to say it.

vividlynx68 said:Felipe 🙏 🙏 🙏

🤣🤣🤣

Honestly, who cares what they think? What kind of drama is this? Does Lewis Hamilton not have three titles? Where else is he going to go? Not happening.
Massa doesn't have any, but he drove for Ferrari, cruised through scary moments like the one we saw today, and landed a great new seat. Everyone likes him—even if they don't love him, nobody hates him. Felipe baby 👍
And it’s actually pretty cool seeing them mess around together, without bringing up all that stuff about shady deals and mercenaries.

Anyway, what’s the deal with that Vettel replacing Lewis Hamilton rumor? Why is everyone so convinced he's heading to McLaren when there might actually be an opening at Red Bull...

That's a whole different ballgame. If he lands at Red Bull, anything could happen. They're looking way more serious right now.
Then again, if Red Bull is truly that dominant, Vettel would be the first to realize it—so why even bother making the move?
Man, this is turning into the most interesting subplot of the season so far.😵

William Bennett53 said:http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/116138

Here’s the article from Autosport, who are being predictably cautious about the rumors.
The word is both sides have basically accepted a split is coming, and only some massive miracle could keep them together.
Supposedly, the sticking point is that Ferrari knows they won't have a title contender next year, while Lewis Hamilton wants a shot at the championship ASAP.

And there’s the catch. Even though nothing is official yet, none of this actually adds up. If you follow this logic, it implies Honda knows they'll have a championship car ready next season, which feels off given their recent updates suggest they're lagging behind and will likely deal with some growing pains early on. I don't know. It feels more like Lewis Hamilton is leaving because the landscape at Ferrari is shifting and nobody is untouchable anymore. No matter how good he is—and he is good—there's always a factor involving the driver. Not that any of the fanboys would ever admit it.
Speaking of rumors, if Vettel actually shows up, I couldn't be happier. Kimi stays, and Kimi can work with anyone. Regardless of what people call him, he’s become a total team player. That’s a rare trait. If Vettel joins, those two together guarantee a brighter future for Ferrari, one where everyone quickly forgets about Lewis Hamilton.
Whether he deserved more, could have done more, or if it was his own fault... I haven't got a clue. Two titles are no small feat, and there are plenty of drivers out there who earned a few extra trophies just like him.
If these reports are true and he moves to Honda, I wish him luck, though I doubt much will come of it. They're going to need a lot of time to technically catch up to Red Bull, Mercedes, or Williams, regardless of who's behind the wheel.

ruggedhawk20 said:Every champion who snatched a title right out from under Lewis Hamilton during a head-to-head battle or a three-way fight is basically a fraud.

So, that means the 2007 mess was a scam, along with those four times in 2010 and 2012.

Jenson Button isn't a fraud because he didn't take it from Lewis Hamilton—he took it from Sebastian Vettel.

Lewis Hamilton isn't a fraud either because he didn't take it from Lewis Hamilton—he took it from Massa.

Eto. That’s how it works.

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Hold up, weren't Timo Glock and Rob Bryon the champions in 2008 and 2009?

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Thanks for clearing that up, but now I'm even more lost. And those were just the "scams" where people were outright mercenaries.🙂.
OT-I'd love to see him leave Ferrari.🙂

darkmarlin16 said:fraudulent champions 😂 🙂

You're not far off. From what I can gather, all those "fraudulent" champions came after 2006 or from 2007 onwards, so I don't see much of an issue there.
OT—I’d actually love to see Lewis Hamilton outside of Ferrari. No matter how many 2nd, 3rd, or 4th place finishes he drags in, I think he's just as responsible for the team's struggles. Once he moves on, wherever he goes, I honestly believe Ferrari will sort themselves out without him—maybe even by this time next year—and Kimi will take the title.🙂

In the United States Air Force and air defense units.
Or maybe in some weird league where 20 drivers all go by the name Lewis Hamilton and they just cruise through, snatching up every single pole position and sweeping every podium spot.
Actually, I’d probably just stick with Kimi Räikkönen and Sebastian Vettel, just in case he decides to mess things up spectacularly—you never know. He might even end up picking a fight with himself. A little "deception" might actually be useful at this point, since that's basically become the only way people measure his greatness.
Honestly, I’d just be happy to see him anywhere far away from Ferrari; that would be enough for me. He should grab a younger driver—I’m sure there are plenty out there capable of grabbing 5th, 6th, or 7th place.
Then, this time next year, we could be watching Kimi lift the championship trophy.🙂