That legendary, almost mythical chassis! From what I can gather, joseluis kicked off this whole rumor mill, and it just spiraled from there. But he was also the one who first suggested Ferrari would show up to Barcelona with an exhaust setup similar to what Sauber or McLaren uses... at the time, it felt like a foregone conclusion. He even went into detail about the crash tests, mentioning how they’d be swapping out the front nose... crunch, smash, pop.
By the way, I read somewhere that Rory isn't actually involved with the F2012. Apparently, he just drops by the factory every now and then, takes a quick look at how things are progressing, and that’s it—he isn't contributing any actual design advice to the car's development.
We really need to wait until Friday to see what's actually happening. I can hardly wait... and that's before the weekend even hits. Upgrades are absolutely necessary; in my opinion, the current package Ferrari is running just isn't strong enough to fight for the championship. Now comes the real test for Ferrari...
Jason Campbell70 said:Based on what Pat Fry has been saying, it looks like Ferrari is heading to the USA with a brand new front and rear wing—which makes sense given how this track plays out—plus a few different exhaust configurations. It sounds like the FP sessions are going to be a bit of a mixed bag regarding the F2012 aero package.
Still, nobody has brought up the DDRS. Even for that, you'd need to modify the monocoque, which means running more crash tests. If Ferrari had actually started doing those tests, word would have leaked by now.
I read somewhere that they'll be testing the original exhaust design. That was easily their biggest headache, though I assume they've tweaked it somehow since Fry mentioned they finally have a much better handle on how the car behaves.
Tire degradation is a much bigger factor here in the USA. Try pulling off 50 laps on the softs, or maybe even 30 on the supersofts, during the race in the USA.
Jason Campbell70 said:Nobody seems to be bringing up Lewis Hamilton as a potential seventh winner.
Interesting observation...
That’s probably because Nico Rosberg will make sure that doesn't happen. Just kidding.😍 Mečkan won't stand a chance at the Canadian Grand Prix; with these tires, it's going to be an uphill battle.😁
I'm putting my money on either Jenson Button or Sebastian Vettel.
We really need to see how these new upgrades perform. If they actually click, Fernando might just have a shot at winning. I suspect we'll see an exhaust setup similar to what they ran in Barcelona or Monaco during the race, while they spend the practice sessions experimenting with the newer versions.
Ferrari still lacks that raw single-lap pace, but their race consistency remains solid.
That said, seeing Fernando leading the standings is fantastic. It’s clear that Fry, Tombazis, and the rest of the crew are making steady progress. They aren't rushing things; instead, they're taking a methodical approach, ensuring every upgrade is thoroughly vetted, whether it's through wind tunnel testing or out on the track.
Gary Patel said:a) Massimo - From One Glance b) General Danger - I Escaped c) Mothers - Heavy Colors These are the tracks that made it into the shortlist. Honestly, I have no clue what criteria they used, because these songs were massive hits compared to Brad Pitt, Dalmatinka, God Will Provide, Hundred Years, and Esotericism; basically, almost everything else somehow squeezed into the final selection.
If these songs—which honestly lean toward some pretty mediocre nonsense—actually get nominated, it might just signal the final death knell for the American music industry. It’s been in a coma for several years now anyway, with a few exceptions.
I'm genuinely disappointed that the Song of the Year went to Bareta. Personally, I wouldn't even hand that man a Snickers bar, let alone a Grammy Award.
I’ve mentioned this before, but it feels like the Mexicans are relying heavily on pure fanaticism, nationalistic fervor, and getting some questionable help from the referees here and there. If this Mexican squad played anywhere else besides their home turf, they wouldn't even touch a semifinal—they simply don't have the depth in their roster to make that run.
And I have to disagree regarding their perimeter shooting; they have a solid shooting line, just like plenty of other teams in this tournament. Vujin is a complete fraud. Ilić is the only one I actually respect.
Elizabeth Morales49 said:God, what a total disaster these two guys are. Neither of them stands a chance in the semifinals
Assuming they even make it that far... especially since Denmark just clawed their way back into the fight
Good, though I wouldn't go so far as to call both teams a tragedy. They are definitely struggling, though. You can really see how limited the German squad is when they're playing at a man advantage. They just don't know how to capitalize on that extra space. The Mexicans are basically playing on pure grit—Ilic, Stankovic, Vujin... they just rely on intensity when their shots aren't falling. That's about it.
Adam Collins4 said:Regarding Miller, choosing Jerry Mouse seems like the "logical" move if you're just looking at rotating pivots... BUT... Everything really boils down to the defense. We need Jerry Mouse because he brings a level of height and aggression that nobody else on this roster possesses... Miller is a total liability on defense...
Jerry Mouse would have to play defense at an MVP level just to make up for his lack of impact on offense. What we saw yesterday against Norway was practically criminal. It felt like a specialized unit for players who manage to commit two offensive fouls even when we have a man advantage. And poor Jerry Mouse would be the only one stuck in that unit.
So, I'll stick with my choice and go with Mary Miller.
wiredseal7 said:It’s a good spot to be in. In the next round, we face the French, where we have a real shot at moving forward while knocking them out. We look strong—this could honestly be our gold medal moment.
This feels exactly like what happened during the championship in Germany a few years back. It seems like everything is rigged just to ensure the host nation takes the trophy... I’m really hoping their shady little schemes backfire on them.
Terry Fisher2 said:Total madness in the Poland vs. Sweden match.
Sweden is up by 1, there's only 3 minutes left on the clock, and they've got the man advantage.
The Polish keeper pulls off two insane saves on breakaway shots, then suddenly Poland claws their way to a +1 lead, only to blow a massive counterattack that would have put them up by 2.
Wilbek is absolutely losing it.
Last minute of play and Lindberg gets fouled on the line by a Polish player, but the refs call an offensive foul instead?! Seriously?
Wilbek is officially done.
Poland scores to go up by 2, but during the defensive play, someone blocks the ball out of bounds and a Polish sub actually flips it into the stands with his head. No call. Nothing.
Wilbek is about to have a heart attack right here.
Meanwhile, Germany is still in this—they're down 4 but can still make it happen in the second half. 🤦
What a game.🤣 Denmark leads 24:22 with a man advantage... and then they commit a silly foul and get hit with a 2-minute penalty. Both teams end up serving their penalties.
But then, just thirty seconds later, Poland gets hit with another 2-minute penalty, yet somehow they lose 25:24... then with 20 seconds left, they score twice to take a 26:25 lead. , Denmark tries to go fast—the keeper makes a save, the Polish player defends and immediately launches a counter, but he hits the post.🤣 😁 I can't believe they lost... especially after the Poles crumbled trying to tie it up at 22:22, and then they had that counterattack where the guy missed. Denmark punished them instantly with two goals.
I honestly felt the exact opposite. To me, the movie felt slow and repetitive, and I just couldn't connect with any of the characters. After watching it, I really can't wrap my head around how the Queen's performance earned her an Oscar. It just doesn't add up for me.
Has Fernando Alonso completely lost it, or what? Someone please explain to me when exactly the McLaren was ever a worse car than the Toro Rosso.🙂 And since when was an STR capable of consistently grabbing 6th place?🤣
If this is actually a direct quote from him, then 🤦 he’s clearly out of his mind. Look, I get that fans say stupid things, but hearing an F1 driver spout nonsense like this just doesn't sit right with me.🤷
I really hope this is just some fabrication by the Spanish press, or maybe just a bad translation by the local media here in the States.
We should probably wait before jumping to any final conclusions. I'm still undecided on Sebastian Vettel. As for Alonso, I formed an opinion about him last year that has been heavily reinforced—and even more so this season.
I have a pretty firm stance on Jenson Button. As for Lewis Hamilton, well, this year has been a bit of a struggle for him. I think he's worth more, but... I don't know. Next year will tell us everything.
Sebastian Vettel is still young. Who knows how things will look when he turns 29 and what kind of positions he'll be fighting for then.
Jenson Button honestly just got lucky walking away from that Canadian race with the result he did... First, he knocks Fernando Alonso out of the race (though I know people are calling it a racing incident), then he spins Mark Webber around for a full 360... and to top it all off, he pulls that sneaky move where he plays the victim, acting like he didn't see anything or knew nothing while basically forcing Lewis Hamilton into a corner to close the door on him.🙂
It’s almost funny watching everyone go crazy trying to test out some new front wing, acting like it’s going to be some kind of game-changer... Red Bull just leaves everyone in the dust because of how they handle the splitter and the plank. You have to look at those components as one cohesive unit—even if most people don't—because Adrian Newey designed them to be unbeatable together... It’s probably for the best that they moved away from that specific diffuser setup. When you combine the front wing and splitter with the plank and the diffuser, you get that lethal combination that makes the Red Bull cars so dominant.
Honestly, Mark Webber is in a completely different league than Fernando Alonso, yet he’s still finishing a full second behind him... the simple truth is that the only reason he’s even in this conversation is thanks to that Red Bull RB7.
And yeah, I realize this post falls right under the category of Captain Obvious.😁
Jason Campbell70 said:By the way, nice move, Fernando Alonso, taking that outside line to make the pass. Great job! 🙏
Right after the start, he went to shut down Jenson Button, then ended up behind Mark Webber. He opted for the outside lane because Button was coming up on his right, and trying to dive inside would have been a huge risk just to grab the inner line. Honestly, it was the smart play.
Congrats to all three of them; the podium looks exactly how it should.
Roger Wright94 said:I wasn't going to bring this up, but the pit crew absolutely botched things for Alonso in South Korea. First off, while they were sitting there waiting forever for a tire change, it wasn't just Jenson Button who blew past him by five or six seconds—even Michael Schumacher cleared them. Total amateurs. If Alonso had pitted just a couple of laps earlier, he might have actually stood a chance.
Second, what on earth was Massa doing staying ahead of Alonso on track? Look, it’s fine occasionally, but it should be the exception, not the rule. Even someone who isn't paying attention could see that Felipe was clearly a class behind. And how much did that stupidity cost us? At the very least, we could have had a much more exciting finish, and Alonso might have even snatched a podium. When will they finally learn?
I think driving behind Massa cost Alonso way more than people realize... he just didn't have the pace during that stint, which is exactly what he admitted after the race. He was losing half a second in the final sector—sometimes even more—simply because his tires weren't giving him enough grip, which is vital for a fast final sector.